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The above are only a. few brands OF the
many we carry in stock. Send for catalogue.
All other goods by the gallon such as Corn
Whtskey, Peach and Apple Brandies, etc.,
sold equally as low, from 1,S5 gallon up.
wards.
We make speciality of the jug trade and
all orders by mail or telegraph will have our
prompt attention. Special inducements of
fered4
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Work of Education.

'"That the general assembly earnestly
requests congregations and individual
givers throughout the church to prayer
fully consider the enlarged creeds and
larger opportunities of the boards of tie
theological seminaries and the academic,
collegiate and charitable institutions of
the church, and speedily to provide for
those greater needs as the Lord may en- :
able them to do.
"That the generally assembly most
earnestly calls upon the synods and
the presbyteries to continue to prosecute
this work duriug the ensuing year by
organized work and cooperation with
the general committee.
"That in view of the longer time nee
essary to gather in full results Of this
twentieth century movement, the COM
mittee be moved forward another year,
to meet with the general assembly in
1902"
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CONSUMPTION

Is like the constructor which drops its
coils around its victim and slowly tight
ems them until life is extinguished.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-05-19
Consideration of Revision.

The assembly fixed next Thursday at
10 O'Clock a. III. for the hearing and con-
sideration of the report of the special
committee on the revision of the Con-
fession of Faith. Thursday and Friday
have been set aside for the discussion of
the revision, as it is considered that the
debate will consume at least two days
time.
Rev. DR.. Erskine moved that the
discussion on revision be continued un-
interrupted by other matters until a
conclusion had heen reached by the as
selnbly, which was agreed to.
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awake. The rumble Of the train had a
very somnolent effect, and once or twice
she started up, fearing that she had
been slumbering. Once she experienced
q Tightening sensation in her throat,
and sprang to the floor. seeing the rising
gas somehow made visible. the color Of
blood. The scarf drew her to her knees,
and for moment she thought some one
clutched her wrist Painting, she undid
the scarf and flooded the room with
light. Her heart was beating wildly,
but all was STILL save the ever present
rumble of the train rushing through the
darkness over the boundiess plains OF
Russia. She looked at her tiny watch
it was o'clock in the morning. She
knew then that she must have fallen
asleep in spite of her strong resolutions
The letter was still in the inside pocket
Of her jacket, and all was well at Q in
the morning. No eye appeared at either
of the apertures, SO she covered up the
light once more and lay down again,
signing to think how rumpled her cos
tune would look in the morning. Now
she was resolved not to go to sleep, IL
force of will could keep her awake. A
moment later she was startled by some
one beating down the partition with an
ak She sprang up, and again the scarf
pulled her back She united it. from her
wrist and noticed that daylight flooded
the compartment. This amazed her.
How could it be daylight SO soon, in
northern Russiai After breathless
pause there was rap at her door, and
the voice of the conductor said:
Breakfast at Luga. madame, in
three-quarters of an hour. =
Very good, she replied in English,
her voice trembling with fear. Slowly
she united the scarf from the door and
placed it in her hand bag. She shivered
notwithstanding her effort at self con-
troll, for she knew she had slept through
the night and far into the morning. In
agitation she unbuttoned her jacket.
Yes, there was the letter, inst where
she had placed it. She dare not take it
out and examine it, fearing still that
she might be watched from some unseen
quarter, but Thank God. she said to
herself fervently. this horrible night is
ended Once over the frontier Iams safe. .
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minnie, and in that interval she set her
doubts at rest by putting her head
swiftly into room A and as swiftly
withdrawing it The man had been lift
ed on to his sofa and lay with his face
toward the wall, his head on pillow.
The dispatch box rested on a corner Of
the sofa, where doubtless he had left it.
He was breathing heavily. like man in
drunken sleep. but the air of the room
was sweet and fresh. and he would
doubtless recover. Jennie still paced up
and down thinking deeply over what
had happened. At first. when she had
secured the important document, she
had made up her mind to return it to
the messenger. but further pondering
induced her to change her mind. The
messenger had been robbed by the Rus
sian police. He would tell his superiors
exactly what had happened. and yet the
letter would reach its destination as
speedily as if he had brought it himself
-as IL he had never been robbed.
Knowing the purpose which Mr.. Hard
wick had in his mind, Jennie saw that
the letter now was of tenfold more value
to him than it would have been had she
taken it from the messenger. It was
evident that the British embassy, or the
messenger himself. had suspicious that
an attempt was to be made to obtain
the document; otherwise room g of the
sleeping car would not have been
changed for room A at the very last
moment. As it was the editor could say
to the official: The Russian police rob
bed your messenger in spite Of all the
precautions that could be taken, and
my emissary cozened the Russians, So,
you see, 4 have accomplished what the
whole power of the British government
was powerless to effect; therefore it
will be wisdom on your part to come to
terms with me-
"Yonr room is ready for you, said
the conductor in French.
She had presence Of mind enough not
to omprehend his phrase until, with
motion Of his hand, he explained his
meaning. She entered her compartment
and closed the door.
Having decided what disposal to make
of the important document, there now
arose in her mind the disquieting prob
lam whether or not it would be allowed
20 remain with her. She cogitated over
the situation, and tried to work out the
mental arithmetic of it. Trains were in
frequent on the Russian railways, and
she had no means Of estimating when
the burly rufian who had planned and
executed the robbery would get back to
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-01

GEOGRAPHY In CHINA.
A Chinamnn Has Queer Notion
Of Where the United
stateA Il.

One night when the local officials
OF the small village where we were
stopping called according to custom
to greet us and arrange for future
progress, one of them, a dear old
gentleman, who had laugh that
would have made his fortune on the
stage in any capital of Europe, in.
quired what land came from, IT, II
was far from China, and then whether
! came in by land or sea, each aues.
ton being punctuated by delicious
laugh, says a writer in Harper's
Weekly. To tell him, who considered
100 miles a long journey, that had
come over 10000 miles, was to give
the impression Of gross exaggera-
ton, as he had no idea OF the size oi
the earth or where America was, as
the question whether it was north OF
south of China indicated. One of his
companions, finding that his friend
was quite at sea, finally summoned
up courage and rebuked the question.
er by pointing out that America was
in the western and China in the east.
ern hemisphere After other inquir-
les, the first man frightened up and
said: "Oh, know now where your
land is; it is betws en- France and
Germany" whereupon the second,
who had been carefully watching our
faces and 50 perceived that the other
was wrong again, repeated his hemis.
phere remark with a most supercili.
GUS and superior fir, and as he ven.
tured nothing more, there was little
doubt that that comprised his whole
knowledge of the worlds geography.
although there was considerable
doubt that he really anew what
hemisphere was; and yet these two
men held important government po-
sitions, and one of them has been
s-nce promoted and is on the high
road to still greater places of trust,
and to such men the people must look
and rely on for their guidance. But
this state of affairs must not be
confounded with being uneducated ac.
cording to our standards. From a
Chinese point of view they were very
highly educated, and had spent an
amount of time acquiring their in.
formation that would euffice with us
to take man through leading uni
yersity and give him Phi. .. degree.
They had a great amount of learning,
but it was Of no practical value. II
was the teachings of tn, fifth century
before Christ rather than the nine.
teenth century after.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-01
The Morninr After.

Mrs. Jaggs (the next morning. )-Do
you know what time you got home LAST
night?
Mr.. Jaggs-It must have been pretty
late. but an important business trans
action detained me at the ofEice, and
by the way, dear, did you see anything
OF my shoes?
Yes; you'll find them hanging on
the hat-rack in the hall, just where you
left them. Tit Bits.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-01
A Dental want.

"There is just one thing needed 70
make my business success" said the
painless dentist.
what il that 2" asked the interested
listener.
"A shoutiess patient." Baltimors
American.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-01

did you approach that member a
the Legislatures with an offer Of pc.
cuniary compensation2" said one prac.
ticai politician.
II did, answered the other. He
repudiated the suggestion with
Bcorn. .
Humphl I'm afraid we'll have u
discipline him for acting proud and
naughty, and trying to convey the ina.
preston that he doesn't need money
like ordinary people. -Washington
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-01
valus Of Music.

Mrs. Maternal-I am sorry you are
Coing back to Germany. Had not
better get another music teacher for
my daughter?
Prof. Won Note-Id ees nod neces-
sary. She knows enough museek to get
married on.-N. Y. Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-01

.'That man Wixford, who VISA Inc
jured in railway accident. sued the!
company for $4,000 damages and
pleaded his own case SO ably and pow.
erfully that he lost IL. :
sHow was that?''
''The injury for which he wanted
damages was broken jaw. Chicago
Tribune.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-01

Poetry" said the editor. lis . drug
on the market"
"0h, indeed" exclaimed the poet.
hopefully, "am to infer that you pay
drugstore prices for it t2"-Philadelphie
Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-01

Mrs. FlAnnigan-oi Oh hear thot sthrap-
pin Mrs o'Roorke rules her husband
wild rod av iron.
Mrs. Finnigan-She do not; ahe
towld me hersilf thot all she liver uses
on him Is rollin'- -pin. Brooklyn Life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-01

The Stated Meetings Of the orpbans'
Court Of Cecil county will be held on tn
second Tuesday ofevery month. Executors
Administrators and Guardians, wanting
their accounts stated, will please bring IL
their vouchers few days before Court.
Test: &. E. JAMAR, Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-01
An Mxoentfor.l

A fool and hia money soon parted7
That may be the general rule,
But what OF the grasping old mlser3
He's surely one kind of fool.
Catholic Standard and Times.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-01

Mrs. Upton Who are those man
staggering along?
Mr.. Upton Mr.. Richmann and his
coachman, Mike.
What is the matter with them n
Mr.. Richmann has evidently been
dining, and Mike has been drinking. :
N. Y. Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-01

Dyer-Is that solemn-looking young
man across the way an undertaken
Cyer-Yes; that is, he is grocery
clerk who undertakes tosupport wife
on . salary Of IS . week.. ChioaRn,
DAILY Nsnn
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frst engaged, and from the bit Of con-
versation she had overheard Jennie was
convinced that they intended to kill or
render insensible the messenger who
bore the important letter, The police
were not to protect, but to attack The
amazing complication in the plot com
centrated all the girls sympathies on
the unfortunate man who was messen-
ger between two great personages. even
though he travelled apparently under
the protection Of the British embassy at
st. Petersburg. The fact, to put it bald
", that she had intended to rob him
herself if opportunity occurred rose
before her like an accusing ghost. II
shall never undertake anything like this
again. " she cried to herself. ssnever.
neverl" And now she resolved to make
reparation to the man she had intended
To injure She would watch for him
until he came down the passage and
then warn him by relating what she
had heard. She had taken of her hat
when she entered theroom. Now she
put it on hurriedly. fhrusting long
pin through it. As she stood up there
was q jolt Of the train that caused her
TO sit down again somewhat hurriedly.
Passing her window she saw the lights
Df the station. The train was in motion.
Thank heaven she cried fervently.!
He is too latei Those plotting villains
win have all their trouble for nothing. 8.
She glanced upward toward the cell.
inn q nd x,,,fi,oa !. i,,l< l,,,,,& . :, ;,,,t =.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-01

Mr.. Newrocks--Did you know that
Washington was the richest American
OF his day?
Mrs. Newrocks - Dear mel I'm
afraid didn't fully appreciate himl
Puck.
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planned the robbery suspect that she,
by legerdemain. had become possessed
Of the letter so much sought for2 Even
If he did suspect her. he would certain
~ have craft enough not to admit it.
His game would rather be to maintain
that this was the veritable document
found in the Englishman's dispatch
box. and it was more than likely, TAX
ing into consideration the change Of
room at the last moment, which would
show the officials the existence of sus-
picion in the messengers mind, or in
the minds of those who sent him, that
the natural surmise would be that an
other messenger had gone with the real
document, and that the robbed man
was merely blind to delude the Rus
sian police In any case, Jennie con-
cluded, there was absolutely nothing to
do but remain awake all night and
guard the treasure which good luck had
bestowed upon her. She stood up on her
bed, about to stuff her handkerchief
into the hole bored in the partition. but
suddenly paused and came down to the
floor again. No; discomforting as it was
to remain in room under possible es-
pionage. she dared not stop the open
ings, as that would show she had cog
nixance of them, and arouse the con-
ductor's suspicion that. after all. she
bad understood what had been said,
whereas. If she left them as they were,
the fact Of her doing so wonld be strong
confirmation Of her ignorance. She took
from her bag a scarf. tied one end round
her wrist and the other to the door, so
that IL could not be opened, should she
fall asleep. without awakening her. Be.
fore intrenching herself thus she drew
the eyelide down over the lamp and left
ber room in darkness. Then. if any one
did spy upon her, they would not see the
dark scarf which united her wrist with
the door.
Inspits Of the danger Of her situation
Ehe had the utmost difficulty in keeping
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-01
objectionable Foods for chtldren.

According to the highest medical au-
thority, no child should have preserved,
picked, smoked or dessicated food Civ.
en- to it. Neither should it ever par
take Of pastry, bakers cakes, fresh
bread or fried food. The child's food
should be either broiled, baked or roast
ed.-Ladies' World, New York.
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Parson Good Mornin', deacon;
trust 1t isn't atheism that il keeping
you away from church,
Deacon Sly No. parson; 1t isrheumar
tism. Chicago Chronicle.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-02-01
BY ROBERT BARR.
THE ROBBERY in THE SLEEPING CAR.
(copyright, 1900. 81 Robert Barr

sSssSsESs 3 SzSsHSs
Evening journal., 1901-12-10
Celebrated Golden Wedding

Mr.. and Mrs. John Banthrum, of No.
313 East Third street. this city, have
been married fifty years, and the cele-
bration which they held i'm the home OF
their daughter, Mrs William b. Whar-
ton, No. 1O5 West Ninth street. ON
Saturday evening, in honor of their
golden wedding anniversary was a
happy one In the first place, the houes
was transformed into a veritable gar
den by the use OF ferns, evergreens
pOtted plants and cut flowers. In the
dining-room the decorations were in
white and gold. In the centre of the
table was a fern in a white vase, tied
with golden ribbons, and overhead was
suspended a wreath, in the centre OF
which was the inscription, in golden
letters, "1S51-Golden Wedding-1901.'
Nearly a hundred guests were preseni
from the EASTERN Shore of Maryland
New Jersey, Pennsylvania and this
State
Evening journal., 1901-12-10
Seaford's Social Side

Special to the Evening Journal.
Seafor. Dec. 10.-iMr. and Mrs. r. e.
Ellis have gone to Waverly, Va, to
spend a few weeks. Mr.. Ellis expects
to spend considerable time while there
cunning.
Dr. Albert p. Donoho, of Philadel-
phia, is spending a few days with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Dono-
ho.
Miss Lena Scott is visiting in Balti-
more.
Mrs. George II. Shipley has returned
from Philadelphia.
Mrs. Frazier. OF Denton. is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. A. c. Brewer.
Ollie Williams is visiting in Phila-
delphia.
Mr. and Mrs. Royce Strickland and
daughter, who have been spending a
few weeks with Seaford friends, left
Saturday for Charlottesville, Va.
where they will spend the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Griniths have
returned from New York
Mrs. c. H. Fine, OF Norfolk, Is visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. w
Cox.
Frank Williams. of Bainbridge n
Y. and Miss Lettie Williams, of AT
ton, N. Y, are visiting Seaford rela-
tives.
Mrs. Huldah Porter and Miss Salli'
Porter have returned from Philadel
phia.
Henry Rowe has accepted a position
at Newark.
Evening journal., 1901-12-10
H. u DOOL4 l.
R. H. SCOTT,
Sl4 Market Street.
Opening Display
OF
Christmas Gifts

Yesterday we put on sale the
following articles suitable for
Christmas Gifts. They are the
old Schilling stock and to make
quick sale of them we have priced
them down so low that they will
notalast long, in fact some were
closed out yesterday. These are
in the Hat Pin Trays, Toilet Bot
ties, Comb and Brush Sets, Glove
Boxes, Handkerchief Boxes, Neck
tie Boxes, Jewel Boxes, Tobacco
Boxes, Fancy Plates, Cigar Hold
ers and Japanese Trays at the fol-
lowing reduction:
All the Ioc and I5c articles re-
duced to sc.
All the 2sc articles reduced tC
Ioc.
All the soc articles reduced t.
2oc.
All the 7sc articles reduced t'
S5c.
All the s. articles reduced t,
soc.
Evening journal., 1901-12-10
Leather Novelties

Many unusual styles shown in Purses Combination
Books Card and Letter Cases Many leather and deco
ration Never have shown such varied assortment
moderately priced
Purses at Sc 10c Doc Soc
Combination Books, 25c Soc 75c 81, $l25, $1.5O 81,
$3.50 and upwards to So each.
Card and Letter Cases SOC and upwards to $3.50 each.
Chateaine Bags at Soc 75c 81, $125 $3.50, 49, $3.50,
So and upwards to So each.
Cut Steel and Jet Bags, $1.25 to 50 each
Evening journal., 1901-12-10
SHVerWaKe

Half the regular price; we are
not in that business but an
accident compelled us to have
it and you can have a
bargain not to be had else
where.
A BOOK-a picture book,
don't you remember the Joy
you had with one years gone
by? On Wednesday we will
sell 100 Picture Books for 4c
each.
Evening journal., 1901-12-10
SOCIETY PEOPLE
PLAY CRAWFORD
Reception to Newly Mar
rled Couple Tonight
Couple Celebrate Fiftieth We'd
ding Anniversary Steal
Notes Of Interest

In the New-Century Club building
last night scenes from Crawford
were presented by the Colonial Danes.
The attendance, which was by invi-
tation only. was large. and everybody
was delighted with the charming pro
gram arransed. The cast was made
up MS follows. Miss Matilda Jenkyns
Mrs. Peter H. Wright; Lady Glenmire
Miss Hay; Mrs. Jemison Mrs. Alfred
II. Dupont; Miss Pole, Miss Mcllvaine;
Mrs. Forester, Miss Margaret John
son; Mrs. Fitz Adam. Mrs. Charles p
Macarthur; Miss Betty Barker, Miss
Isabelle b. Wales; Mary Smith, Mis-.
Elizabeth ID. Candy; Martha, Mis-.
Elizabeth B. Wales; Peter Jenkyns
Leonard u. Wales.
Evening journal., 1901-12-10
R. H. SCOTT.
3I4 Market St.
Grand Opera House

One Of the present successes in a dra-
matte way is the new and beautiful
and melodrama, entitled THE Village
Parson." which VIII be presented at the
Opera House tonight. The play deals
with the affections of the heart, and
the cardinal virtue OF truth, and
strongly portrays intense human emo
tions and arouses keen interest The
piece has been likened to that success
full drama. Human Hearts. but from
a literary standpoint, is considered SUI
perior in characterization Splendid
scenic environment is used. and a full
acting company has been entrusted with
the various roles.
Evening journal., 1901-12-10
Umbrellas

200 fancy Umbrellas we'll
worth $3.50 for 81. Hun
dreds and hundreds of um-
brellas at all prices from soc
to S..
A Macintosh
A Blanket.
A Marseilles Spread.
A pair Shoes, La France.
A trimmed Hat.
A Ladies' Coat.
A Misses Coat.
A Little Ones Coat
Aprons
Silk HandkeTchiefs.
Initial Handkerchiefs.
Towels.
Linens, Table Covers as
white as SNOW.
Art Pillow Covers.
Sewing Machines.
Subscribe for the Designer
for the year, 81.
What Fire Company in
the city is the most populari
Vote for that company for q
beautiful Silver Trumpet
every purchase of 81 entities
you to a vote.
Evening journal., 1901-12-10
Social and Personal Notes

Robert p. Robinson is in Washing
ton. where he will remain until Sat
urday
Mr., and Mrs. Charles Miller return
ed today from an extended trip to Cali
fornia.
Miss Shpia Heller and Charles e. Ma.
gee. both of this city. were married a
No. 905 West Sixth street. last nigh.
by the Rev. Henry S. Dulany pastor o.
Asbury NJ E. Church
w. J. Johnston is in Port Deposit
Md.
William Roach is visiting in George
town.
In Eden Hall this evening the BE
nevolent Pioneer Literary Association
will give a dance. Many persons viii
be present.