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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-10-11
"Nollee Chinaman."
Another Chinaman 2"

another Chinamanw
"Yes, heap Chinaman. Alice same as
gang"
"You mean it passed from one China
mans hand to another"
"Allee same"
"Why didn't the first Chinaman who
got it bring it here?"
"S'pose Melikan man want to catchee
lettel. He spotty Chinaman. He follee
Chinaman. Chinaman passee lettel next
Chinaman. He no get. Melikan man
no hab got. Sabe?
'"Then this package will go back the
same wayW
"Allee same"
"And who will you give it to now?"
"Allee same man blingee me lettel.
Hop Ii, who makee washee."
An idea here struck Cissy which
made her heart jump and her cheeks
flame. All Fe gazed at her with an in
fantile smile of admiration.
"How far did that letter comeY she
asked with eager, questioning eyes.
"Lettee me see him." said All Fe.
Cissy handed him the missive. He
examined closely some half a dozen
Chinese characters that were scrawled
along the length of the outer fold and
which she had innocently supposed
were part of the markings Of the rice
paper on which the note was written.
Heap Chinaman velly much walkee
-longee way! S'pose you look" He
pointed through the open front door to
the prospect beyond. 1t was famil-
lar one to Cissy-the long canada. the
crest on crest Of serried pines and be-
yond the dim snow line. All Fe's
brown finger seemed to linger there.
'In the snow," she whispered. her
cheek whitening like that dim line, but
her eyes sparkling like the sunshine
over it.
"Allee same, John." said All Fe plain
lively.
"Ah Fe." whispered Cissy, "take me
with you to Hop L."
"No good" said All Fe stolidly. Hop
Ii, he givee this"-he indicated the EN-
velope in his sleeve-"to next China
man. He no go. S'pose you 60 with
me, Hop Ii. You no makee nothing.
Alice same heap foolee"
81 know, but you just take me there.
Dow
The young girl was Irresistible. All
Fe's face relaxed. "All liteey he said,
with resigned smile.
"You wait here a moment" said Cis-
sy, Frightening. She flew up the stair
case. In a few minutes she was back
again. She had exchanged her smart
rose sprigged chintz for pathetic lit
tie blue check frock of her school days.
The fateful hat had given way to a
brown straw "flat," bent like a frame
around her charming face. All the
girlishness, and, indeed, a certain hon.
est boyishness of her nature, seemed
to have come out in her glowing, free
kled cheek, brilliant. audacious eyes
and the quick stride which brought
her to All Fe's side.
"Now, let's CO." she said. "out the
back way and down the side streets"
She paused. cast a glance through the
drawing room at the contemplative
figure Of the sheriff's deputy on the
veranda and then passed out Of the
house forever.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-10-11
A Significant Word.

81 think" sal the gentleman with the
unworldly expression, that your
daughter is now sufficiently advanced
to take up the subject of harmony"
Excuse me-" said Senator Sorghum,
rather distantly, but l must remind
you that you are employed to teach my
daughter music, not politics. Wash
ington Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-10-11
An Old Institution.

The eight-hour day is not such new
thing. On April 2, 1892, the town of
Partridgefield, Mass, now Peru, voted
"to grant one hundred and fifty pounds
for Repairing Highways in said town,
to be worked out thirds in June next
at IS sd per Day, and the other third in
September at 3s per day. Eight hours
in day to be Deemed Days
Workn
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-10-11

She boiled the eggs and sliced them with
discriminating care,
She cut the onions finely, with most :m
portant air;
With comprehending art she mixed the
golden mayonnaise,
Which, really to her credit, was deserving
highest praise.
Then she added the potatoes Cumming
gay a little BALLAD,
AS she thought: How pleased will hubby
be with this delicious salad"
But at lunch she was the saddest little
girl you ever saw,
When he said: Aren't these potatoes.
dearest, just little raw?"
London Tit-Bits.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-10-11

Tess-There goes Ursula Hope with
Jack Timmid.
Jess-Yes, she's setting her cap for
him.
Tess-Do you really think she cares
Tor him?
Jess-Yes, indeed. You know her
full name is Ursula May Hope. Well,
she signs all her letters to him now:
''U. May Hope."-Philadelphia Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-10-11
ORPHANS COURT.

The Stated Meetings of the Orphans
Court of Cecil county will be held on th
second Tuesday ofevery month. Executor
Administrators and Guardians, wanti,
their accounts stated, will please bring
their vouchers few DAYS before Court.
Test. R. E.JAMAR. Rapister
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-10-11
He Couldn't Lose Them.

Mrs. Naggs-I understand your
husband is unable to meet his cred
itors.
Mrs. Waggs-Don't you believe it.
He can and does meet them much
oftener than he cares to.-Chicago
Daily News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-10-11

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is not a mere
stimulant to tired nature. 1t affords the
stomach complete and absolute rest by
digesting the food you eat. You don't
have TO diet but can enjoy all the good
food you want. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
instantly relieves that distressed feeling
after eating, giving You new life and
vigor. Eli 7. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-10-11
NOTICE

BY THE ORPHANS COURT FOR CECIL COUNTY,
January IS, 1900.
ORDERED, That all Administrators, Ex
ecutors and Guardians that have not state
an account within a year. come forward an
do the same. or show cause to the contrary
or they will be cited up.
Test: z. f. JAMAR, Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-10-11

Lewis Ockerman, Goshen, Ind: "De-
Wits Little Early Risers never bend me
double like other pills, but do their work
thoroughly and make ME feel like boy"
Certain, thorough. gentle. Eli T.
REYNOLDS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-10-11
Wonderful! Wonderful +!

Elwood Townsend, Kinks Mills, Penna. says
Il had a sore leg for 10 years and tried u good
many different liniments. until was advised by
my neighbors to try Feldser's Liniment. l used
one bottle and now feel like new man. Iwould
advise everybody to try it. For sale by DR.. l.. h
Kirk Rising SUM- Si1well q Griffith, Sylmar
John McCrery, Nottingham.
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Continued next week.

DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup cures
Cough or Cold at once. Conquers Group,
Whooping Cough and Measles Cough
without fail. Best for Bronchitis, Hoarse-
ness, Grippe. Pneumonia, Consumption
and Lung Affections. Quick, sure results.
Price, CSC
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-10-11
He Couldn't Lose Them,

Mrs. Naggs-I understand your hus-
band is unable to meet his creditors.
Mrs. Waggs-Don't you believe it.
He can and does meet them much
,ften oftener than he cares to.-Chi-
hgo Daily News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-10-11

c. NJ. Phelps, Forestdale, VT, says his
child was completely cured of bad case
of eczema by the use of WeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. Beware of all couuterfeits
1t instantly relieves piles. Eli T.
Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-10-11

w. T. Wesson, Gholsenville, Va, drug
gist, writes "Your One Minute Cough
Cure gives perfect satisfaction. My GUS
TONERS say it is the best remedy for
coughs, colds. throat and lung troubles" I"
Eli T. REYNOLDS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-10-11
Trying to Find Out.

"Tommie, is your mamma at
home?" asked lady caller coming
up the gravel walk. Tommie, who
was peeping around the corner of the
house, gave guilty start and then
replied, meekly:
That's jist wot wuz tryin' t find
out; I've bin swimmin'. Ohio State
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-10-11

Her face was sad, her lips a-pout.
Her smile no longer jolly;
A pretty girl had cut her out
This little paper dolly.
philadelphia Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-10-11
Extraordinary Devotion.

"Why do you think she is SO des-
perately in love with him?"
"She wears color that isn't be-
coming to her because he likes it,
Chicago Post.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-10-11
DIR. Bull, Baby Syrup for Teething

Babies. Price, Ioc. Cures Wind-Colic,
Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Gripping Pains.
Sour Stomach, Fever, Cholera Infantum.
gestion and soothes the baby.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-26
THE ELEVENTH HOUR.

Lincoln T. Carter's newest big suc- ress. ssThe Eleventh Hour" follows at the Jacques. opening with sneclal matinee on Thursday. Jn his latest effort Nr Carter deals with life in ana aroupd Chicago The theme is the old one of love, hatred and avarice. as most plays are. but he has straye' from the beaten path of fiction ana gives q story that we can see IS pfo1- itable-a-fact that does nct seem to strike authors frequently. The play iS mounted in gorgeous manner. the last act costing SI.G0O to place unon fhe stage which can he easily under stood when it is explained that 1t IS an exact counterpart of the drawing room Of one of the richest men in Chi rago. With his consent. photographs were taken. and skilled artists were given full liberty to make caref"l study of the original. sn the counterfelt might be as near perfect as possible. and it is without doubt the most nX- tensive stage setting on the road. The comnany ic capable and the entire pro- duction will be the same as when first presented in Chicago at MT Carter own theater "The Criterion" when it won instant success.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-26
"A ROYAL ROGUE.

The only attraction at Polls this week is a big one being Jefferson De Angelis in his latest New York success. ssA Royal Rogue" The piece has had a very successful run at the Broadway theater and has been everywhere en- Enthusiastically received. It is de- scribed as being q delightful comedy set to most captivating music. and MT De Angelis is said to have in the lead ing character an even more humorous and popular role than he had in either 'sThe Little Trooper" ''The Wedding Day" or "The Jolly Musketeer." "A Royal Rogue" has all the elaborate ard expensive stage setting of the reg, ular comic opera. with complete scen- 1c outfit and handsome and picturesque costumes. The pieces was written by s'El Capitan's'' author. Charles Klein and the music, which is said to be particularly good. is by William T. Francis. The supporting company is q large and capable one. including such we'll known artists as Henry Nor man. Charles Dungan. Harold Wizard, John Dudley. Miss Eva Davenport, Miss Sandol Milliken. Miss Hilda Hol- fins, Miss Maude Poole and Miss Adine Bouvier.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-26
aOLD IRONSIDES'' E Aguin to SaII tbe Seas
The Historic Old Frigate That Is to Be Rebuilt
 Naval Training Ship &

chasers." The crew needed deck space when handling one of the old-time guns with it's side tackles. But if the bows were round the lines were not as hard under water as one might think at first glance. Indeed, the un- der-water body of the old Constitu- tion, if it be examined critically, will be found astonishingly near to that of some of the swiftest of our tiny racers, wherein the toboggan model always whips that approaching 8 needle.
 And speaking of yachts suggests an- other very interesting comparison. The water-line length of the yacht Co., lumbia (the cup defender) is little less than four times her beam, and so was the Constitutions The beam of the Columbia is a little more than twice the draft of the hill, properly speaking that is, excluding the fin keel-and so, too, is that of the Con- stitution. Of course, this is not to say the two models are alike; it is to call attention to some remarkable condolences in their main propor- tions. Joshua Humphries, who de- signed the Constitution, knew how to determine the main proportions of his
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-26
COMING EVENTS.

Polls theater, April S.-St Joseph's 1T. A. society in ''Hoodman Blind"
 Town hall, Watertown, April S-En- kertainment and dance given by Wa fertown Athletic association.
 City hall, April 9-Concert and dance given by Retail Clerks associa- tion.
 At City hall-April 10th, Fifth Annual Sociable of Ladies' auxiliary, "A. O. H.
 Speedwell hall. April 11-First an- nual sociab1e of the Star Social club.
 Leavenworth hall, April 12-Thirty- bourth annual reception of Y. NJ. c. l..
 City hall, April 22-27-Grand union fair of United councils, Knights of Co., 3umbus.
 Polls theater, April % and 23- Company G in N"The Girl I Left Be hind Me-
 Speedwell hall, April 24-Third an- nual sociable and dance of Sacred Heart drum corps.
 Poli's theater. May 2-Third min Etrel performance of Waterbury lodge, e65, B. P. o. Elks
 Speedwel hall, May S.-Fifth an- pual sociable of St Francis Xayier's Drum. Corps.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-26
| he urnbull Co.
 49-53 South Main Street
4o-53 South Main Street.
ON SALE TO-DAY AT I2 L2C
5000 Yards of New and Stylish Patterns in E Colored Dinaities Ninety-five different
 designs to select from

Manufacturers stock of Fine Petticoas at one-thrd to one-haf less than usual prices.
 At 90 cents-Hetticoats with rufie, worth $1.OO. At 9S cents-Fine Morine Finish with three rufhes, worth S1.5O.
 At $125-Fine Mercerzed Satteen, with cording and and accordion plating, worth $2OO.
 At $1.40-EXtra Mercerized Sateen ruftied worth S2.5O
 At $2.5o-Fne All Wool and Silk Moreem worth $5.5O.
 50 Handsome Rainy Day Walking Skirts at $2.9S to $69S half what these servceabe goods usually sold 10 Handsome Waterproof Coats with Capes, SGOO, at $2.5O
 10 Heavy All Wool Homespun Suits large sizes, well tailored, were $125o. at S4.9S.
 Ladies' Fine Shirt Waists that generally retail from 7oc to $25O. including lawns, black and Whlte percales. with handsome embroidery and lace at the ridiculous price of 43c.
 9 dozen Misses Percale Waists, usually sold at soc to Toe, at 39c.
 Handsome Rainy Day Skirts, s99s at s5.9s. 9 Handsome Tailor Made Suits. Eton Jackets flare skirt spendidly made usually sold at $15O0 to S250O at 5000 and S13.OO.
 10000 yards Fine Hamburg Edgng and Insertion at 21ac worth 5c: at 0c, worth 1Oc; 1Oc worth 15c 15c worth 2oc.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-26

ships. Just how fast the Constitution could sail has been recorded often in her log books. When the squall struck her in her first famous race for the life of the nation she reached away with wind that was barely free at Il knots (sea miles) an hour. By her log during the year 1909 she showed "a speed of 131s knots, going free un- der top-gallant sails.'' Undoubtedly she had more than half a gale to drive her. It is likely, considering that her royals were furled, that the wind varied from 30 to 40 miles an hour. She certainly had the wind just as she wanted it, and we may therefore compare her with the cup defender once more. In the latter's last race with the Shamrock the two had all the wind they wanted; they carried all the sail they could stagger under, and it took the Columbia one hour 17A minutes to run IS miles. It was the race of a lifetime. No one need hope ever to see a more magnificent spectacle; but at best the flyer was able to sail at a rate of little over 12 knots for short spurts. With beam "iiiN e.iist ohiooGlI NdlCI Sl1S COulu uC better-if she had things just to her liking, she might equal the record speed of the old Constitution.
 They called her ''Old Ironsides," and the name was first applied, it was said when one of her crew saw that a shot from the Guerriere failed to pen. citrate her plank. As the shot re. bounded and fell into the sea he shout. ed: "Her sides are made of iron.''
 It is easy to believe this story, al. though her planking above the water. line was but four inches thick. The Guerriere carried on her poop and forecastle 16 32-pounder carronades- short, lightweight guns that used round, cast-iron shot weighing 3s pounds each. To hurl shot of that weight charge of powder weighing no more than 21a pounds was used How small was the power of this charge will be better comprehended if we consider that in the long 32. pounders of late years the powder charge varied from six to nine pounds and in modern gun throwing shot of that weight the charge is about 1e pounds of vastly superior kind o1 powder.
 N. J. QU1RK
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-26

tered ensign down." struck the popu- lar chord full and strong; the ship, as it afterward appeared, was saved.
 No one could help thrilling with in- dignation at those lines:
 -''Tte harpies of the shore shall pluck
 The eagle Of the sea-
 A modern sailor, in looking at the Constitution as she lies at her pier, might very well say, at first glance, that "the old tub couldnr get out of her own way;" and that would be to emphasize the fact that the lines of the old frigate above the water are wholly different from those of modern clipper ships. The bows of the Con- stitution are as round and bluff as a ducks breast. Nevertheless, a little attention given to her dimensions will show that her model was not as bad as it looks to the modern sailor.
 As designed, the Constitution was 174 feet 1OR inches long, nodded breadth of beam in the extreme part of the ship, 43 feet six inches; depth in the hold, .14 feet three inches. This means from the gun deck down to the inside plank laid next but one to the keelson. Because of the thickness of the timbers in the bottom of the ship she drew about 20 feet of water when loaded for cruise. With these di- mensions she measured, according to the rules of the time, 1,576 tons. The Constitution is more than three times as wide as she is deep. In other words, this famous old Yankee warship was what yachtsmani might call the original Yankee ''skimming dish'' She depended on her breadth of beam to keep her upright when the wind blew high, just as our typical yachts of 20 years ago did. In her famous race with the British squadron off the Jersey beach-a race that had taken place only few miles south of the international yacht racing grounds the wide and shoal model was victori- ous, just assthe Yankee yacht model has always been victorious. This is not to say that a breadth of beam equal to three times the depth of hold is the best known, but that the model of the Constitution was better than that of any warship she ever met.
 The bows of the Constitution were made rounding, because long 24-pound- CTS were to be pointed out of ports on each side of the stem for 'bow
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-26
TNDER an act of congress, the fla

WIDER an act of congress, the fla u nous frigate Consultation is to
 be rebuilt once more and thor oughly refitted for the sea. The work is to be done where she was originally built-at Boston-and the money is to be raised by the Massachusetts State society, United States Daughters or 1912, through an appeal to patriotic Americans for the preservation of this historical object lesson, which will once more cruise under "Old Glory" as a training ship for naval apprentices. Subscriptions are requested from all who have pride in the record of the United States navy and who wish to see this monument to early American shipbuilding skill and seaman valor permanently preserved.
 In 1s30 it was reported in the news papers that it was the intention of the government to destroy the Con stitution, together with a number of other ships. But the very announce ment met with a great deal of oppo- sition, and two days after it was made, Oliver Wendell Holmes, then 21 years old, flung the poem of ''Old Ironsides' to the world, and with the stirring lines beginning: Aye, tear her tat
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-26
Theatrical = % 0Fraternal
BOWERY BURLEsQUERs.

The above company opened here last night in return engagement, ana while many of the same faces are still with it, still some were missed. new feature of the performance was trlo of bar performers who were well fe- ceived, but the little girl was tlmld. Miss Aymar and the Farrell Iaylor trio are still with the company ana were recognized by those present. While there are several good acts, there are also plenty of stuff which could be left out. The show will De repeated tonight and tomorrow night with a matinee tomorrow. and large crowds will surely attend. Popuiar nriceS prevail.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-26
The Boy ana the Dog.

There is no truer friendship than lthat of the boy and the dog. There are no happier days to which the grown man may look back with a tender regret for their passing than tho days spent in the old home fields with the faithful fpurfooted com panion of youth. Confidence between boy and dog was perfect. The dog perhaps was not thoroughbred, and had come into the world minus 8 pedfgrce, but the boy accepted him :4or what he was. and in the blessed 8ngenuousness of youth may even have &eund an occasion of added pride in i1he dog in some characteristic which - now knows was highly to the ani- gA Aiscredit a. determined by the hck sfow standards. And as for aog, en his part, too, he took the of what he WIS. aslring of him
 1Seee tAan that ho should conde- n1Alce of himself demikod
 1dted econAdencs, affection
 y1ip, If tho sciShtists wouN
 IT So represent the c4re
 - of stoyhood days Ill
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-26
MEETINGS TONIGHT,

Retail Clerks association. '. Naturalists' club.
 St Vincent de Paul.
 Myrtle temple, R. s. Court Oregon. F. of A. Waterbury lodge, I. o. F.
 Court Wolf Tone. F. of A. N Comstock lodge, I. O. G. T. = Nosahogan lodge. I. O. O. F. Women's club at First church. . Progressive council. O. U. A. M.
 Waterbury lodge. No ,, A. o. U. ".
 Pride of the Valley lodge, I. O. O. F., M U.
 St Joseph's T.. A. society guitar and banlo class.
 Companion Court Cecilia M. Quiz 4ey. No 265. l. O. F.
 Friendly league. physical culture, dressmaking, cookery, mandolin.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-26
N. J. ou1RK-

The population of London has in creased to the extent of 100000 since 1881.
 Every inhabitant of the United King dom may be said figuratively to hold sway over 30 acres abroad.
 The entire collection of coins and medals in the British museum consists of nearly 25o,oo0 specimens.
 London has @ parks and gardens of from one-4ouath of m acre to 19s acxes md s3o spsesea and com
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-26

5000 yards Wide and Narrow Torchon Lace Edgns and Insertion 5c yard.
 2,OOO yards Heavy Pillow Case Lace, from to inches wide, usual price 1Oc to 15c at Sc yard
 Splendid line of All Overs 25c, to S1.5O yard. 20 pieces of Wide Embroidered Flouncng, usual price 75c to S1.OO, at 23c yard.
 1000 pairs of Fine Swiss Nottingham and Irish Point Lace Curtains soc pair to 5000 Less than importers prices. Splendid line of Wool Trcot, for Waists usually 39c, at 25c yard.
 100 dozen Ladies' and Mems Fine Fancy Hose, all new patterns usually 19c, at 121ac pair
 100 dozen Ladies' Lawn and Japonette Eardker- chiefs, the latter with embroidered silk initial cheap at 5c. special ' for 25c.
 p dozen Mems 1aponette Handkerchiefs, with heavy silk initial were 121Ac 5c each. -. The greatest sale of Fancy Shirts for Men and Rows ever attempted in this city. Over 25O dozen.
 Fine Percae Madras. Cbeviot and Bedford Cord. otlflS. all newest patterns perfect in cut finish h1 with or without separate and cuffs Goods ranging from 50c to SlOO anywhere at 29c and soc 50 dozen Ladies' Muslin Drawers. three rows of tucking open and closed. Special bargain, He pair Not over two pairs to a customer.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-26
Seeking Possession.

'sYou have her heart," the father said,
 .sI have" the youth replied; ''" 'And so the maid fain would wed.4
 seek her bride.''
 ssYou have the heart" said father gray,
 ''To which you did aspire. The heart g the prize, I've heard you say
 What more de you destref'' ssrhs heart |. !. the ysuAA returned with vst, y U6am n in its place. LII Wash IT. eesn. siz;yI a9nit
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-26
One Hans wisoon.

She latter the proposal)-Are you in favor of long or short engage ment?
 He-If you can cook I'm in favor better make it long enough to enable you to Chicago Daily News.