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The midland journal., 1901-08-23
ITALIAN GIRLS NEVER FLIRT.
Fhey Fake hSye Very Seriously and
Marry eniF with Their Family's
Approval,

In Italy, according to Marchesa The
odoli, who writes about "What Girl
Life in Italy Means" in Ladies' Home
Joarpal, there is plenty of love-mak-
ing, but not bstWfen the young people
of the higher social class. Among the
lower classes the youths are freer to
please themselves, and there is no lack
of furious lppe.making, seasoned with
jealousy, arrangements, peaeemak-
ings, tears and smiles, ais Mother Ma.
ture intended it TO be, But there is na
flirting. Love is taken very seriously,
and on the girls side, at least, is in
dMlged in with marriage as the end in
view. Flirting for the sake of amuse-
ment. simply to while away the long
summer days or as mild stimulant at
balls ana paEties, with no idea of mat
rimony in the backgronna, is q king gf
sport which has not yet reached us
from behind the Alps. We are so far
behind the times that to grant the
slightest privilege TO man who has
not avowedly shown that he means
marriage would be considered down
right dishonest by a respectable Ital-
ian girl A girl who is not married at
30 will femaip 'p tAe same dependent
state as at II. She would Ha lnerl
think of walking the streets alone,
paying a visit or travelling from the
city to the country without compan-
ion or chaperon than she would think
of choosing her gym clothes ard dress
Ing as she liked best. No, eEep ~ that
mature age would she choose hus.
band without the approval of her fam
The midland journal., 1901-08-23
A CURE FOR NAUGHTINEsS,
The announcement Of Good An-
pulses Helps to Improve
the Moral Nature.

Conscientious parents realize 1t ls
necessary to encourage good impulses,
and also to train the child's moral ma
ture through the education OF his
faculties; but it is hard to eoayinee
them that in respect of those ven1al
faults most children exhibit quite
early neglect is better policy than dis
cipline, says Florence Hull Winter
burn, in Woman's Home Companion.
Many times child who accidentally
finds naughtiness an interesting eX-
pertinent would quickly weary OF i IT
it were not for the commotion it makes
in the family To become an offender
is to become important. and nothing
is more agreeable to young or old than
that. One is liable in times of tedium
to attract attention in some way, even
if it involves making ones self odious.
The desire for notofiety Is. in its in
cipient form, simply determination
to become the center of something,
and children show it as often and even
more frankly than their elders.
Is it not then desirable to make a
ckild's small attempts at intractability
dull affairs to him. 50 that he shal for
get them? Every act that we remem-
best thing that can happen to children
is TO have all their good acts marked
by red letters. while their minor Of
fenses are dropped into the gulf of for
uet fulneSS
The midland journal., 1901-08-23
COURAGE OF THE DARK RACES
Some Are Brave and WarIii<e and
others Cannot BE Induced
to- Fight.

In India there are races, like the
Bengalees and some of the tribes of
Madras. who cannot by any provoca-
ton be induced to fight, or be trained
as soldiers, and they live side by side
with others, like the Ghoorkas-se
cured for us by the intellectual acu-'
men of one man, Mr.. Brian Hodgson-
and the Mohammedan converts in
Madras called Moplahs, who aSe both
probably Drawer than the very bravest
of the white races, says the London
Spectator. Why are the former such
exceptional soldiers, while it is fancied
that their close kinsfolk in the Shan
states and Indo-China are rather timid?
Is the cause merely the Rajpoot cross
in the Ghoorkas, whSphysically show
no signs of it, but look like rather in
ferior Mongols; or is it, as we half sus-
pect, that the Indo-Chinese are not
towards at all, but men who have lost
something, not SO much of their nerve
as of their self-confidence? The whole
future of the French occupation of
Irdo4China. or of ours if we should
ever supersede them, depends upon the
response to that question, to which rs
vet the answer is most imperfect.
The n does the difference depend upon
habit. upon difference of diet-a sub
jept involving the entire future of
Christianity in India-oF upon religion.
al so many observers affirm as regards
all Mussulmen converts. or purely
upon race? Even as regards Chinese
there is q most amazing conflict OF, eyi-
denee, competent observers declaring
that they are essentially ti'mid, while
others equally competent assert that
they have innately all the capacities of
soIdiership-a difference explained by
Chinamen themselves by attributing
to the peoples of different districts
entirely different characters. As a
matter of fact. Chinese from funnan
have beaten French regu,arsi while
Chinese from Shantnng seem unable
to stand up to any Europeans, eF even
to japanese. who spring from the same
race. In Africa the investigation is
even more pressing. for African armies
are yet to build. THERE'S great body
of evidence to show that the higher
African races, though purely black.
such as the Bantu. are decidedly brave,
and if crossed with the Arab excep-
tienaliy sei but many experts, includ-
ing. We fancy, all Beers. deny this, and
attribute true bravery 10 the blacks
only when under certain influences, of
which severe discipline is one. There
is, we believe, difference of opinion
on the subject, even in the southern
states of the union; where knowledge
must be extensive and praetical-a diff
ference so great that it can be ex-
planned Only by wide differences in the
origin Of the auondam slaves, who be-
longed originally to at least four ua=
connected tribes
The midland journal., 1901-08-23
PhIesitis aud PIes Bites.

There are in the pension seFEipe
some medical officers described by
pension Office people as crooked
stick" physicians, whose knowledge
of anatomy. physiology, pathology ard
prescribing is painfully tiiaited. An
applicant for pension increase has ~.
serted in his application that he was
suffering from phlehits. A crooked
stick" gof hold Of the applicant, read
his application papers, made his ex-
animation and reported that the man
was suffering from flea bites from
the hip. down" Then he recommend
ed that the applicant should be given
an increase of pension for these dis
abilities iH0urred in the service, which
in pensionabie degree deprived him
of the ability to earn ii likelihood
N. Y. Times.
The midland journal., 1901-08-23
DRESS RENOVATION.
Cleansing Agents That Revive the
Color and Surface of Worn
Fabrics,

Linen skirts that nave faded may
have their youth renewed by soaking
in deeoction of dried grass and wa
ter, says a household authority.
Another useful cleansing agent for
freshening up cloth gowns may be
found in the ivy leaf. A French recipe
is to take 20 of the leaves, lay in an
earthen dish and cover with pint
of boiling water. Allow them to
steep for two or three hours, then
pour off the solution and sponge the
garments with it. Care must be taken
that after sponging the garments are
allowed to dry thoroughly before
ironing. The leaves must be used
while very young and green to at
tain the best results. Silks and black
ribbons sponged in this manner will
return to their original freshness
Where clothing is to be made over
it should be ripped apart without
stretching and all the threads pulled
out before washing. Shake well to
remove all dust and lint, Organdies,
lawns and delicately fiowered stuffs
look better when washed with wheat
bran instead of soap. Tie pint of
and rub the clothes with it as though
it were soap. Have the water not
much more than lukewarm. SO as not
to cook the soap. Wash the goods
up and down in the water. which will
be milky and starchy. Rinse through
three waters, dry in the shade and
starch with cold starch wet with a
little gum arabic water. After starch
ing pull and clap until almost dry,
then let the goods hang until bone
dry An hour before ironing sprinkle
and fold and press with hot irons.
In laundering shirt waists one or
two points should be needed. Do not
rub soap on the waist; use soap
solution. 4 teacher of a laundry glass
put the garment, after 1t was washed
and thoroughly rinsed. through hot
starch made by using one-fourth OF
Il cnpful of starch to two quarts of
boiling water. The starch is first wet
with enough cold water to make a
thin paste, which is theh poured
gTfuNdlig lItU tiS poiliifS NNd'Se' eoiis
slant stirring keeping it smooth. 1t
should then boil slowly for ten or fif-
teen minutes. with occasional stirs
ring. This starch is suitable for the
body of the waist; for the cuffs and
front p1ait thicker starch will be
necessary. Use fsg this one-fourth OF
cupful of starch TO one ataft of wa
ter. The thick starch may be made
first. If desired, and diluted for the
thin starch. n preferred, a brand OF
starch that does not need cooking
nav be used Such starch is wet with
lust enough cold water to separate
the grains; boiling water is then
poured oyer until the mixture is clear,
when the starch is ready for use. Use
the starch as hot as the hands can
bear. Iron the plait and cuffs first;
beginning on the wrong side and par
tally drying that side; then finish
driving and polish on right side. At
the girls colleges this spring the eHs1
tom of wearing unstarehed SHIRT
waists has prevailed. but the habit
can hardly be recommended for SUM.
mer. as the waists lose their fresh
ness an hour after they have been
put on.
The midland journal., 1901-08-23
A PIAZZA SITTING ROOM.

at crowded hotels. In the morning
there is the privilege of sitting behind
drawn screens in negligee attire, and
in the afternoon there is an opportu
nifty to entertain friends with a cup of
tea or an ice. The piazza is really only
another room, and if it extends around
the house there is always place
screened from the rays of the sun.
The cheap cotton Japanese rugs, even
those that have done first service with
in doors, are appropriate for floor
covering. Indeed, strip of mating
is preferred by some women to the cot
ton rugs. The latter match well the
light oak rockers known as piazza
chairs and need not be taken in at
night, for even if a shower give them
good wetting there is no harm done.
A couch of cane is less expensive than
rattan couch and is almost as pretty.
Over this rugs may be thrown and pill
lows piled up at the back.
A kitchen table, the legs of which
have been shortened and over the top
of which denim table cover has been
thrown, is convenient for books and
magazines. The Japanese screens or
shades that hang at the front and sides
of piazzas are inexpensive, easily low
cred and raised and by many preferred
to the striped awning.
A hammock, which is the usual fea-
ture Of piazza comfort, is often more
pleasing to look at than to lie in and
for that reason is not so popular as it
once was. If there is a secluded cor
ner in which to suspend it, all well and
good, but it no longer monopolizes
space that can be more satisfactorily
filled. The large willow steamer chair,
which is really couch, is far more
comfortable. 1t may be filled with
pillows at the reclining back or not.
1t is a comfortable summer chair and
far ahead of a hammock
For the hammock the pillows should
be linen covered or gingham covered,
so that the slips can be washed every
week or two, for they are bound to
catch the dust.
A very attractive piece consists of a
cross between steamer chair and a
hammock. The canvas is swung in an
enormous wooden framework, and
when the hammock chair is filled with
pillows it is to be recommended for a
siesta in shady, secluded corner of
the piazza.
The woman who knows how best to
enjoy the summer at home has dessert
served out on the piazza after dinner.
The little tables are spread with tray
cloths, and the coffee and fruit and an
Ice are waiting there when the family
adjourns from the dinner table. Then,
also, the gentlemen can enjoy their
after dinner cigars. Such little touches
as these do so much to lend spice to
and to dispel monotony from home
living.
The piazza party is now feature of
summer entertaining and takes the
The midland journal., 1901-08-23
1881. The sun. 1901.
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The midland journal., 1901-08-23
QUEER OLD BOTTLES.
Some RaPe Specimens of the BOTTLE
Makers Art in New York
Merchants shop.

There is AN old wine merchant in
New York who has q curious collection
Of cid bottles, says the American Wine
Press.
One which he believes TO be the
oldest bottle used for holding liquor in
this country came from Nassau, in the
Bahamas, originally filled with snuff.
1t is paae of 4 coarse, seaweed colored
glass, and is shapee somewhat like a
chestnut, standing upright on its braad
end. There is broad -bottomed bot
tie which held Meaeira in Charleston
In 1910, and Yiepnese BEETLE 12s years
old, whose slender, graceful curves
have been supplanted to-day bya more
commercial shape. The first American
gin bottle from the Schuchardt estate,
has Bopter pigeon shape, which is
delightful ts tGe eye.
Among the later bottles gre some
which constituted the product ot 4he
bottlemaker's art when impressed
glass eams into use. On each side fig
ures are nodded iate the glass. There
are a number of "railroad bottles"
On one wagon running on rails and
drawn by horse is depicted on both
sides. with the motto: ''Suteess to the
Railroad" On another the same prim-
tive arrangements are shown com
memorating the railroad at Lowell,
and on the reverse of the bottle
spread eagle embedded in 13 stars.
George Washington figures on one
bottle upon the reyeFss side of which
was Zachary Taylor, whe, so says the
glass. "never suFrenders," 4 spread
eagle and what appears TO be ma
sonic shrine, fruit basket and horn
of plenty and two trees. one in leaf,
the other bare, representing "sum-
mer" and winter" are both two-faced
designs, 4 large, round bottle, which.
in these days would contain Holland
gin, is impressed with series of
monks at their prayers II was called
the Apostles bottle" but it drew fire
from the pope, who had it put, by
sdiet, oui Of general use.
The midland journal., 1901-08-23
RoIIed Pancnkcs.

Separate four eggs, beat the yolks
until light, add 1A cupfuls of milk.
measure one cupful of sifted
flour and sift with half teaspoonful
of salt; add the eggs and milk to the
-four and beat until smooth. Beat the
whites of the eggs to a stiff froth and
stir slowly into the mixture. Put a
tablespoonful of butter in frying pan
and when hot pour in enough batter
to cover the bottom of the pan. Bake
a delicate brown on under side and
!1en turn and brown on the either side.
Rhen done spread with marmalade or
fruit jam and roll up quickly. Serve at
once.-Washin STAR.
The midland journal., 1901-08-23
THE HOME PIAZZA.
EASILY, CONVERTED INTO AN OUT
DOOR SITTING ROOM.

Rugs or Mating For the FloOr-At-
tractiVe Pieces of Furniture-Little
D0uches That Lend Spice to Homo
Living.
The woman with a home of her own
built on modern plans, no longer is
obliged to endure the discomforts Of
hotel life in order to enjoy the summer
months, for the home piazza suggests
additional relaxation. With screens
drawn, there may be privacy on the
main deck of the home craft. IN the
evening there are the same front seats
at the Moon as there are for sojourners
The midland journal., 1901-08-23
ThoughtIess woman.

Mr.. krasty1Well, it's too late now.
Why didn't you come ~ nv Office
when you were downtown to-day and
tell me all this?
Mrs, Krusty-Why, didn't think to
stop ut 3oaF stfiee,
THAT'S just like yoH. II you'd only
stop to think occasionally, perhaps
you would have thought to stop
PHILADELPHIA Times.
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The midland journal., 1901-08-23
stewed Lettuce

Stewed lettuce is rather an original
notion which some one may want to
try. Trim off the outside leaves and
blanch the lettuce thoroughly in salted
boiling water: then drain and rinse
well in cold water, dry carefully in a
clean closh and mlnce it, Now place
the lettuce In pan with few spoon
fuis OF new milk and let it cook very
gently, adding as it dries about a gill
OF cream OF new milk lightly thickened
with arrowroot and let it all cook very
slowly till perfectly tender; then add a
small pat of butter. a dust of white
pepper q ain of sugar and spoonful
or so of Il ok cream and serve very
hot with o. ;arnish of fried croutons.
The midland journal., 1901-08-23
The Lobster's Birth Name.

did you ever see the name a lobster
is born withr' asked a fishmonger. "It
is marked on his person. No? Well,
I'll show you one."
The fish vender took lobster out of
n heap on the marble slab.
ITS name is joe" he said after he
had inspected one of it's legs. "Now,
can you find itY
The customer took the lobster ginger
ly by the back of the neck, where it
could not reach his hand with its nip
pers.
Turning it on its back, so that the
short brown legs at its side Topped
backward, yellow streak half an inch
long and an eighth of an inch wide
was seen on the inside of the thigh.
In this yellow streak, like a mosaic,
were short lines, as though some one
had printed on it with indelible brown
ink in back hand the characters "Joe."
Some Holsters are named Jim," the
fishmonger said, ''some Jack, others
John, and l once clearly made out the
name Julia."-London Telegraph.
James White, Bryantsville, Ind, SAYS
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve healed run
ming sores on both legs. Had suffered 6
wears. Doctors failed to help him Get
DeWitt's Accept no limitations. Eli T.
Reynolds.
The midland journal., 1901-08-23

place of the lawn party in measure.
Guests meet on the piazza of the host
ess and without entering the house at
all on warm summer afternoons par
take of refreshments embroider and
while away a few delightful, informal
hours.-New Idea Woman's Magazine.
The midland journal., 1901-08-23
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His Condition.

Willie Littleboy-Papa, what is II
czarf
Papa czar, my son, is Il Kpssiag
potentate almost entirely surround.
ed by ssassins.-Puck.
The midland journal., 1901-08-23

Cook half cupful of bread crumbs
and "A cupful and half of milk over
hot water for 20 minutes; add table,
spoonful of butter, salt and pepper to
season; brown half a cupful of bread
crumbs in a tablespoonful of butter
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The midland journal., 1901-08-23

o. O. Buck, Beirne, Ark. says: was
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DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Since then
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Reynolds.
The midland journal., 1901-08-23

Trains leave Oxford for Philadelphia at 25
a. m. and 10 p. N. Market tain leaves
Rowlandyille Tuesdays and Fridays at $50;
Liberty Grove. 3a Colora. IA; Rising Sun, 56;
Sylmar, 906; Nottingham, is; Oxford, 1906 a. m.
arriving at Solth st. 253 p. N.
Sunday train leaves Oxford at q s5 arriving in
Philadelphia al 9l2 a. M; and $50. arriving in
Phiadelphiaat 7.59 p. m. Saturday only. 8. % p M
LEAVE anIRa snura
The midland journal., 1901-08-23
Signs and Tokens.

Il met the new bride out on the
boa4eTaEdj she's. keeping house."
''How did she lo2k land how do
you know7"
"Oh-she had on a lovely white
frock, with white chiffon pompon
in her hair; and she had loaf of
bread under her arm."-Chicago Rec
ord-Herald.
The midland journal., 1901-08-23

Waiter OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES for y
detective, quick!
Head Waiter-What's up?
''See that woman over there? She's
a man in disguise"
"Phew! How dye kpow?"
"She ordered a reg'laF square meal
an gave me a tip."-N. Y. Weekly,
The midland journal., 1901-08-23
The Honors of Life.

A man cannot afford to despise
honors all he has earned them
Rams Horn
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Kindly give good reference
when writing.
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DHILADELPHIA, WHINING
n TON & BALTIMORE r. r.
.EAvE GOING NORTH.

CENTRAL DIVISION.
On and after May Goth, 1901. trains will rur
as follows: