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Imperial press and farmer., 1901-12-28
D SHELF HARDWARE WAGON 6 CARRIAGE HARDWAR

Iron. Steel. Shoes, Coal. Axies, Springs. Forges. Bellows. Drills, Anvils. Vises. Rims. Shaits. Single trees. Poles
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-04-12
Great Earthworms.

The earthworms of the island of
Madagascar are specially remarkable.
Of the smaller species Pontoscolex
cOrethaurus and Perichoeta biserialis
occur the most frequently. A truly gi-
gantic species was discovered by me in
1886 (Kynotus darwiniI. possess sew
eral specimens of the thickness of the
finger and yard and half in length.
In the formation of mold and prepara-
ton of the soil they take a pre-emi-
nent share, for they make deep pas
sages in the ground and thus contrib
ute to the airing and breaking up Of
the surface mold. These gigantic an
nelida, after the fashion of our earth
worms at home, pass mass of earth
through their intestines to cast it up
afterward on the surface. Masses of
these Jumps of eXcrement lie about in
many places. When dry, they weigh
on an average from AZ to 5 ounces,
and some specimens attain the weight
of from 6 to 61a ounces. The disturb
ance of soil must thus be very consid
cradle, and it is calculated that these
animals are able in the course of 80
years to supply to the surface a stra-
tum three feet in thickness.-"Mada-
gascar," by Professor G. Keller.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-04-12
How to Get ON.

"Don't you see" said Bob. "He goes
up to house. rings the area bell, pokes
q packet of medicine without a direc-
tion into the servants hands and walks
off.
Servant takes it into the dining
room. Master opens it and reads the
label; Draft to be taken at bedtime
pills as before - lotion as usual - the
powder From Sawyer's, late Nocke-
morris - physicians prescriptions care
fully prepared and all the rest of it.
''Shows it to his wife. She reads the
label. 1t goes down to the servants.
They read the label Next day the boy
calls. Very sorry-his mistake-im-
mense buslness-great many parcels to
deliver-Mr. Sawyer's compliments
late NockemOrfS.'
1.-The name gets known, and that's
the thing, my boy. in the medical way.
, Bless your neart, old fellow, it's better
than all the advertising in The world.
We have got one four ounce bottle
that's been to half the houses in Brls,
tol and hasn't done yet."-"Piekwick
Papers"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-04-12

First Boy-I've got to take a lickin'
when get home tonight.
Second Boy-Father or mother?
First Boy-Mother.
Second Boy-Oh, well, that won't
amount to much!-Somerville Journal.
Golf ana Chess.-Foozle--"I suppose
you are willing to, admit that. golf is an
intellectual pastlme?" Bunker-"Yes,
in about the same sense that chess is
AN athletic game. Boston Tran
script.
He Accepted.-Merchant-''They tell
me you're good salesman. How would
you like to come TO us?" Salesman
I'll be glad to if you'll give me what
| want" Merchant-''I couldn't think
of giving you that. but I'll give you what
you expect."-Philadelphia Press
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-04-12


baby. It's all safe"
But the little chap is safe enough. ]
took care of him.. Now, let me present
arms and get it over with. I'd rather
face the cannon's mouth"
"Rut, Pom, oh, Pomeroy Pettingill
Lee-but she's got it now, this minute.
OF course she's got itr'
"Got what" thundered the profess.
or, regardless of caution.
'The baby Cousin Agatha's got the
baby. oh, where did you get this one
What have you done?"
She was down on the floor beside the
soiled, tumbled baby, peering into its
little puckered face and lingering the
little moist hands. 1t was baby any.
how, however it got there.
"Cousin Agatha's got the baby? This
isn't Cousin Agatha's baby;" mumbled
the professor stupidity, "Then," reviv'
ing suddenly, hers was the black cne,
There wasn't any other white baby but
this. l guess l can count two! She
had this one when spoke to her.
"Oh, Pom, wait; do wait! You've got
it all mixed up. You didn't speak to
her; you spoke to somebody else. Cous.
In Agatha waited and waited for you,
and then she took the hack up. Now,
wait; let me think"-
Heartsease rocked herself back and
forth in a Wild attempt to unwind the
tangle. Suddenly she stopped and gaz-
ed up at the looming figure sternly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-04-12
Bargain Counter Ideas.

The swart corsair conducted his
beautiful captive aft.
''This is the quarter deck" said he.
The child of luxury contemplated
the rude appointments in dismay.
SIS there no 5O-cent deck" she fall
tered.
Some of the newspaper men pres
ent thought they saw tears in the
outlaws eyes as he turned brusquely
away.-Detroit journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-04-12
A MOneN-Mnker Once.

Hungry Henry-Yes, kind lady, T
used to make lots of money before
the money power crushed my trade.
Kind Lady-Oh, them octopuses!
What did you work at?
Hungry Henry-I was a counter
feiter, mum.-Baltimore American.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-04-12

81 don't know exactly how to place
him."
"Why?"
''Well, he has held Office for ten or
Is years and never has been invests
gated"
''What of it?'
"Why, he's either mighty smart or
mighty honest, and for the life of me
1 can't decide which. Chicago Post.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-04-12

"Now, Johnny" his mother said,
wiping his nose as they started for
church, Il want you to behave like a
good little boy"
81 can't" blubbered little Johnny.
81 don't know any good little boys!"
Chicago Tribune.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-04-12
ORPHANS COURT.

The Stated Meetings of the Orphans
Court of Cecil county will be held on tb
sec md 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, 1901-04-12
NOTICE

By THE ORPHANS CoURT FOR CEc11. COUNTY,
January l3, 1900
ORDERED, That all Administrators, Ex
ecItors 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, 1901-04-12
yo.a,t Neglcet Your Liver.

Liver troubles quickly result in serious
Implications, and the man who neglects his
liver has little regard for health. A bottle
OF Browns Iron Btters taken now and then
will keep the liver in perfect order. If the
disease has developed, Browns Iron Bitters
VIII cure 1t permanently. Strength and
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-04-12
From Our own Omar.

The boy whose yellow curls hang down his
back
May some day, as poor Hamlet, walk the
track,
Or even wear a silk hat with a coat
Belonging to the style men know as sack.
Chicago Times-Herald.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-04-12
Eight Excellent
Short Stories

We have purchased the following
high grade short stories and beg to
announce to our readers that thew
will appear from time to time, begin
ming soon:
There on the Tecumseh
BY Robert G. v. Meyers
Mr.. Gedge's Catspaw BY Cutcliffe Hyne
When Horses Shall Have No Burdens
by Clinton Ross
A Million Dollar Check BY Cy warman
The Fortune of War
BY Frances Courtenay Baylor
At the End of the Manrope
BY Morgan Robertson
Gaylord of the West BY Ella w. Peattie
Meeting Cousin Agatha
BY Annie HI. Donnen
The picture illustrates Frances Courtenay Bay
lors The Fortune of War"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-04-12
Between Feminine Friends.

beVWeVH It eIhIHIHe FrlenUB.
1--WE had fourteen proposals." said the
maid to whom the world seemed sunny.
THAT merely shows" replied her dearest
friend, what comes of having
money"
Chicago Post
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-11
MORE TROUBLE IN CHINA.
Tuan and Associates Said to BE
Planning Great Revolt.

VICTORIA, British Columbia. Dec. IL
News was brought by the steamer EN-
press Of India. which arrived last night.
that the notorious Prince Tuan and his
associate, General Tung Flu Hsiang, are
organizing an invasion of North China
from Mongolia and Shensi, respectively.
into Shansi Province, with the intention Of
capturing the provincial capital, Taiyuan
and using that wealthy and strong city
as a base for raids into Chih-Ii, the cap
ture Of Peking and either the extermina-
ton Of foreigners 9r their Punishment
from the north of China
This has been vehementIy denied by
both Shensi end Shansi officials, and
there seemed 70 have been no movement
either in KaTS;i or Mongolia, but news
has now been received by some OF the
LEGAL native papers that seems to confirm
the story Of the projected invasion.
It is said that Tuan and Tung Flu
Hsiang have been buying all the ponies
available in that part of Mongolia for
their projected war of revenge against the
foreigners.
The native papers say that horse dealers
who annually supply the southern markets
were unable this summer 10 make their
usual purchases.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-11
THE FEAR OF HUMRUG
Prevents Many People From Trying
Coed Medicine.


Stomach troubles are so common ana in
most cases so obstinate to cure that peo-
pie are apt to look with suspicion on any
remedy claiming to be q radical, per-
manent cure for dyspepsia and Indigestion.
Many such pride themselves on their
aCUteness in never being humbusged, eS-
pecially in medicines.
This fear of being humbugged can be
carried too far, so far, in fact, that many
people suffer for years with weak digeS-
ton rather than risk q little time and
money in faithfully testing the claims
made Of q preparation so reliable and uni
versally used as Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets.
Now, Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
are vastly different in one important re-
spect from ordinary proprietary medicines
for the reason that they are not d secret
patent medicine, no secret is made Of
their ingredients. although they are sold
by all druggists under protection OF
trademark. but analysis shows them to
contain the natural digestive ferments,
pure aseptic pepsin. the digestive acids,
Golden Seal, bismuth, hydrastis and nux-
they are not cathartic, neither do they
act powerfully on any organ. but they
cure indigestion on the common sense
plan OF digesting the food eaten thorough
ly before it has time to feruent, sour and
cause the mischief This is the only Sc
Get of their success.
Cathartic pills never have and never
can cure indigestion and stomach troubles
because they act entirely on the bowels,
whereas the whole trouble is really in
the stomach
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets taken after
meals digest the food. That Is ali there
is to it. Food not digested or half digest
ed is poison. as 1t creates gas, acidity,
headaches. paIpitatioR OF the heart. loss
Of flesh and many other troubles which
are often called BY some other name.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-11
INJUNCTION MADE PERMANENT
Important Decision in Landlord and
Tenant Proceedings

In the suit of Charles H NeeIy against
oliver P johnson. a landlord and tenant
proceeding Justice Bradley has signed a
decree making permanent the injunction
against johnson. issued November last.
This case has attracted considerable at
tention on account Of the questions OF
law involved.
1t appears from the bill and answers
fled that Oliver P Johnson, one of the
defendants. who is q justice Of the peace.
on complaint of Charles H Parker, an
other of the defendants, issued a land
lord and tenant writ against the com
plainaRt CNeely) in October The writ was
placed in the hands OF Charles Curtin, a
constable. who Is also one Of the de-
PENDANTS in the equity suit Curtin left
the summons with some enc in charge of
the premises claimed by Parker in his
complaint instead of securing personal
service upon Nicely.
On the day set for the trial of the case
before johnson, Nelly entered a special
appearance and objected 10 the iurisdic-
tiOn of the court His contention was that
the constable should have served him
personally, and that the court had no
luT3SutCL1OA over the matter the FSS4-
son that this had not been done
Johnson oYerruIed the objection to his
jurisdiction and entered a judgment for
the plaintiff Subsequently he issued an
execution on his judgment on the sixth
day. excluding Sunday, after it had been
entered
Nicely then fled the equity suit on the
grounds that the execution was prema-
turely issued and that the judgment was
void.
Justice Bradley, in deciding the case,
announced that under the statutes a land
lord and tenant summons should be served
upon the defendant personally If such
service were possible. and also that the
officer should show in his return Of serv-
ice just how the writ was served 1t is
stated that this decision Will affect many
OF the cases brought by real estate agents
against tenants
B. F Leighton appeared for the de-
PENDANTS, Parker and Curtin, and L Ca
hell Williamson appeared for Justice
Johnson rancis Carroll MattingIy rep
resented the complainant.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-11
Woodward
and
LOthrOp
New Y0Fk-H aSlilgt8l-PaTIS
Dainty and
Beautiful Gifts
On the Fifth Floor.

No place in the house is fuller Of
Christmas opportunities than our more
than half-acre Housefurnishlng Store on
fifth floor It's abundance Of natural light,
its broad aisIes, its systematic classical
ton Of stocks, its every modern facility
for the proper displaying ard selling of
the various lines of goods, its most rea-
sOnabIe prices-make it at once a great.
satisfactory. inexpensive Christmas Ba-
zaar.
Here are displayed Dainty China, Rich
Cut Glass, Foreign and Domestic Crock
cry. Artistic Lamps, Fancy Baskets. and
Ornamental and Useful Articles Of House
furnishing
Here are also displayed a vast array Of
Fancy Pieces from the leading potteries of
France. Germany and Austria-rich. one
of-a-kind things. which have Ne Duplicate
hereabouts.
Here are also displayed elegant Limoges
China Course Services, Rich French China
Fish Sets. Game Sets, Salad Sets, Ice
Cream Sets. Oyster Plates, etc
Also Rich American Cut Glass in great
variety Of unique and artistic designs.
rich and lustrous
Also multitudes of practical, useful ar
tieIes OF Housefurnishings-exactIy those
things uniting economy and attractive
ness, and very appropriate for holiday
presents.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-11
WANTS COMMERCIAL WAR.
Count Kanitz Advocates One With
America in Reichstar

BERLIN, Dec lin the Reichstag To-
day Count Kanitz advocated CONNER
Cial war against America
This, he considers is inevitable, because
the Americans refuse to make acceptable
concessions.
He denounced the German-Americau
commercial treaty as the worst diplomat
&c action Germany has ever taken.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-11
SIXTEENTH STREET AWARDS.
Action Urged by Uount Pleasant
Citizens Association.

Louis P. Shoemaker, chairman Of spe-
cial committee OF the Mount Pleasant
Citizens Association, has forwarded to
the District Commissioners a communica-
tion relative to the proposed acton in
securing the approval of the findings of
the jury Of condemnation proceedings in
the opening of Sixteenth Street. Mr..
Shoemaker urges the Commissioners to
take immediate action before the com
mittees of Congress IN the matter, and
pledges the support Of the Mount Pleas
ant Citizens Association. as well as that
OF other similar bodies in the northwest
section.
Il viii be recalled that in the findings
of the jury the amount assessed for dam
ages was not 90 per cent of the award
of benefits. lie Commissioners therefore
took no action in the matter, and have
reported the case to Congress for its
action.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-11
New Chafing Dishes.
I5c compile te.

Our New Chatting Dishes are from the
best factories ORlv and We insist upon
having them extra well finished on the in
side pan, where the wear comes from
mixing and stirring Even though our
prices are low, they are all the best of
their kind and thoroughly reliable
opt Nickel Chafng Dishes. COM
P Psts with wrought iron stand S2.25
S-pt. Nickel Chatting Dishes. com
glete with wrought iron stand S325
SPIT Nickel Chatting Dishes. q "a
complete with nickel stand Each VS'oV
opt Nickel Chatting Dishes, complete
with nickel stand, regulating lamp 81 fiji
and side-handled hot water pans. 00'VV
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-11
SUPPER IN IRvINe's HONOR.
He and His Company Guests at Feast
in Chicago.

CHICAGO, Dec Manager W. J. Da-
Wis, of the Illinois Theatre, gave an Eng
Iish chop supper to Sir Henry Irving and
members Of his company and friends last
night at Absons.
English chops. baked potatoes, English
waInuts, English mullins, and mugs Of
ale vsare served. The ladies wore Eng
Iish roses
Those who sat down to the table were
Sir Henry Irving, Miss Ellen Terry, Mrs
Jessie Bartlett Davis, BramstokeF, H J.
Loveday. Lawrence Irving, R NJ Field
Joseph II. Dimery, Rev. Father Maurice
J. Dorsey. and Mr. and Mrs. a s Gage
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-11
KAISER'S SON
BREAKS DOWN.
MILITARY TRAINING TOO HARD.
Physicians Order Heir Apparent 10
Take Complete ReSt-Em-
peror Insists on
Routine.

BERLIN. Dec 1.-THE health Of the
Crown Prince Frederick William has col
laDsed, and his physicians have ordered
him TO take long rest
He may take Mediterranean cruise
aboard the imperial yacht HohenzoIIern.
The heir-apparent's Illness Is due to
excessive military training and the hard
course Of study which the Kaiser Insisted
upon but which it was impossible 70 fcl-
low out
Hints of Situation.
A number Of reports tending to show
that the Crown Prince had fallen into a
precarious state Of health. had recently
been sent out
It was stated at first, simply and with
out explanation. that he had decided to
forego various social engagements
Then 1t was announced that owing to
a slight indisposition he would be con-
fined TO the palace for time
Not Much Surprise
There were, however, those who sus-
pected from the first that the truth was
the Crown Prince had broken down under
the steady and rigorous military routine
imposed by the Kaiser, his father, and
teday's announcement cannot therefore
be said to come as an entire surprise
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-11
Princefon NInss Meetinn-

PRINCETON, N. J., Dec. IA mass
meeting of the undergraduates and alumni
viii be held tonight to raise $50, 600 still
unsubscribed toward Princeton's new
gymnasium.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-11
20 Years ot vIIe casarrh.-ch:.

Brown. journalist, Of Duluth, MINI, writes: at
have been a sufferer from Throat and Nasal
Catarrh for over 20 years during which tine nv
head has been stopped up and my condition truly
miserable Within 10 minutes after using DR..
Agnew's Catarrhal Powder I obtained relief
Three bottles have almost IL not entirely. cured
me- Sold by F. S Williams Ninth and +
Streets; Ednonds & Williams, Third Street and
PennsyIyania ATenue.-Z6.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-11

The members and friends of Division
SO .. Ancient Order of Hibernians. held
the second annual ball of the organiza-
ton last night at the National Rifles
Armory.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-11
TAKEN BY THE BRITISH.
Bethel Commando of Beers PrnetI-
caIIy Out of the Fight.

LONDON. Dec. I1.-An official despatch
from Standerton received today states
that the columns under General Bruce
Hamilton have captured practically all
The Boer losses we're killed and 131
were CAPTURED.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-11
FUNERAL
Shaffer, 18th and | N. W.
sIr. Coe Improrinn.

Mr.. ". A. COe. who has been confined
TO his home by illness for some time is
somewhat improved in health. He was
visited by number Of his friends on
Thanksgiving Day.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-11
Xmas Dinner Sets.

Our new open stock and complete Din
neT Sets oI1er an unusual 0pportunitz to
secure the best possible Dinner Set for
a2E amount you may desire TO give. re
quote q few items and invite inspection.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-11
wide Difference in Ages.

Nine OF the employees are sixteen years
old. One is eighty-three years old. Four
teen do not know their ages. One hun
dred and twenty-four are twenty-nine
years old One hundred and thirteen are
thtrty-one years old. One hundred and
nine are twenty-six years old. One is
seventy-eight. another seventy-seven.
while two are seventy-six- Three are
seventy-fve and six are seventy-,vo
years Old. About 15e are over fifty years
old
The salaries range from $40 to $1,000
per year. One receives s., 600 and one
$500. Two get S3,300- Twelve are paid
5000 Twenty-etght receive s.. 700.
Thirty-zeven set 81. Zoe. $50 receive 81. 200.
$40 get $T20, S7o get $500, ard 16g are paid
$500.
In the Department Of Labor there are
1o1 employees. The average age Is Il
years. The average length OF service Is
eight years, The average salary is
Sl.2S2,97- Seven employees have 5 rived
fifteen years Eleven have served four
teen years. Twelve have been in service
for twelve years The lowest salary is
500 and three receive this sum The
highest salary is $500 Only one gets
this sum Twenty four get 81. 400 and
twenty-three receive 81 eco
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-11
Black Iron CaudIeStiCks.

We have z large line OF Artistic Black
Iron CandIesticks in the popular Dragon
and Snake designs. and call especial at
tention to the Black Dragon Candlesticks,
which we offer with gold-tTimmed, twisted
candles, at
I5c complete.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-11
New $500 Lamps.

4 Christmas gift that always pIeases
We offer seventeen styles OF centraI-draft
Parlor, Library, and Banquet Lamps
complete with shade or globe and chin
ney and ready for use. at
S. 90 each
i very attractive assortment.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-11
Five o'CLock Tea Kettles.

Our New Five O'Clock Tea Kettles are
also Of the best makes only, and are
shown in the latest designs and with all
the latest improvements. 4 charming
Xmas gift at a very low price
Brass Five O'Clock Tea Kettles 81 35
complete. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 80
Brass Five O'Clock Tea Kettles 81 15
fat share, complete ------------. * =
NickeIed Five O'Clock Tea Ket- % Dc
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-11
Thirty Years in the Service.

In the Department Of Agriculture there
are 2.729 employees One OF these was ap-
pointed in 1861 and has been serving con
tinuousIy IN 1852. 1854. 1865 three others
We're appointed and have served contin-
uousiy- Two we're appointed in 1866. in
1873 in 1881. 10 in 1882. I3 in 1885. and Is
in 1887. The bulk OF the employees are OF
recent appointment The list gives $40 in
1861, 800 in 1900, 213 in 1899, 800 in 1898,
and so On until 1891. when S74 were ap-
-ninted
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-11
PREPARING LIST OF
FEDERAL employees.
OBJECT OF A SENATE RESOLUTION
Four Departments supply the DesIr-
ed IufOrmatiOn-LonE Service on
the Part of Many on Uncle
SANS Pay Rolls

In accordance with q resolution passed
BY the Senate. the heads of all of the ex-
ecutive departments of the Government
located in this city are preparing a list
Of all employees, their ages. the date Of
appointment, and their salaries, with the
number that have been in continuous
service for ten years CT under
So far four departments have been heard
from-the Department Of Agriculture. the
Department Of Labor, the Civil Service
Commission. and the Interstate Commerce
Commission The figures given by each
are interesting