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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-10
WHERE WRITING IsREspEcrED
I'm FormOsa Any Piece of Paper Con-
tanning Writing Is Held
as Sacred.

The ancestors of the civilized ma
tives of Formosa were immigrants
from China, who brought with them
the custom of paying religious respect
and reverence to ideographs, says the
Philadelphia Press.
These Formosans call any piece of
paper containing writing by the dig
nitied name of sacred remains" and
venerate it as some superstitious JAP
anese people venerate the cards SYM
bolizing duties which are called
"ofuda."
just as such Japanese would DESTROY
old deity cards" by fire at wooded pre-
cincts sacred to some deity lest they
should in any way be desecrated, For
mosans burn their castaway manu-
scripts at places expressly provided for
the purpose, from like motives.
Owing to their close contact with
the people from Japan proper, the Gus
tom of respecting writing seems to be
gradually going into decline among the
natives of Taipei, but in the quarters
of that city where Formosans abound
misunderstanding baskets With the
legend "letter-grudging basket" on
them are hung out of the houses for
the reception of waste manuscripts
which observant natives may happen
to pick up in the street
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-10

A piece of news that will be large
ly welcomed by the feminine popula-
ton of the country is that that~most
useful garment, the taffeta jacket,
will be fashionable again this sum-
mer. There have been few fashions
so practical as this silk coat. 1t is
smart and becoming jacket, warm
enough for cool day and yet cool
enough to wear in hot weather, pro-
vided it has no lining and is made so
it can be worn with false front in
stead of regular shirt waist. These
jackets intended to wear in the mid
die of summer are best made with
out lining, or if one is used it must
be the very thinnest silk. There are
two or three different shapes this
year-the tucked Eton, the tucks ar
ranged on the bias to form point
in the back, the side-plaited blouse
jacket and the longer coat with a
position at the back. The majority
of these jackets have very small rev.
ers that are faced either with lace
or with satin ribbon. In the latter
case white is always used-a cream
white is the most becoming shade
Harper's Bazaar.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-10
Chain of Collars

A wholesale city house making col
lars has adopted novel plan to in
crease sales on it's goods. These
manufacturers have retail agencies In
first and second-class cities through,
out the United States, through which
their brands are marketed. The con.
sumner pays $1.50 for one dozen col
lars in a box, and IS cents additional
for an Exchange ticket" The GUS
toner returns the dozen collars soiled
with the ticket to any dealer who
acts as agent for the producers, and
gets a dozen new collars of any style
desired, in exchange, by the payment
of IS cents on every dozen. If the
original box is not returned five cents
extra is charged the purchaser. The
firm relaunders the collars and puts
them in regular stock again and
again, until wear shows.-N. Y. Her
aid.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-10
FEW PEW DOORS LEFT.
Equipment, Now Counted
Obsolete.

"In old times" said a dealer in
church fittings and equipment, sit was
a common thing to have doors on the
pews in churches. Fifty years ago in
most Protestant churches there were
pew doors. While used in Catholic
churches also, they were not so com.
mon," says New York exchange.
"There are various reasons for this
Conditions have changed for one thing.
In the old days pews were more COM
monty rented entire. Now there are
more free churches, more free pews,
and there are rented nowadays a
greater number of individual sittings
SIN such conditions pew door is not
iii any degree necessity; it might in
deed be undesirable in itself. Partly
opened or closed the door was in the
way; it might squeak; it was likely
to be slammed in opening or closing
1t was quite unnecessary expense;
it was really surplusage, and in all new
churches its use was everywhere dis.
continued whether the pews were rent
ed or not.
"In Catholic churches, where it is
still the common, prevailing custom to
rent the pews, and where there might
still be some need for pew door, its
place Is now to some extent taken by a
modern attachment called pew
guard. This is a simple but slightly
strip of stitched leather attached at
one end to the inner side of the upper
part of the endpiece of the pew next
the aisle, the other end, when the
guard is not in use, hanging down over
the pew arm.
"If all the regular occupants of a
pew are not yet in it, and it is desired
to hold their places for them, the pew
guard is put up across the open end of
the pew, the free end of the guard be-
ing then secured in a holder made to
receive it, fixed on the inner side of the
upper part of the end piece of the pew
In front. Not in use. the pew guard,
hanging loosely over the arm of the
pew to which it belongs, occupies prae.
tically no room at all, and is in no.
body's way.
"And so the pew door, once in com
mon use, and commonly considered an
essential adjunct in the fittings of a
church, has now, by common consent,
virtually disappeared from use"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-10
1887. THE SUN. 1901.
BALTIMORE, MD.
The Paper of the People, for the People
and with the People.
.,onest i'll Motive.
Fearless in Expression.
Sound in Principle.
1901.

y newspaper is an educator there are all kinds
of educators, but the man who spends money
judiciousy and literally is better able to impart
his knowledge than the man who has little or
nothing to spend.
The Sun is the Highest type ofa newspaper.
The Suns Special Correspondents throughout
the United States as well as in Europe, South
Africa, China and, in fact, all over the world
Eiake 1t an up-to-date newspaper.
The Market Reports and commercial features
put the farmer the merchant and the broker in
close touch with the markets at Baltimore, Nor
folk, Charleston, New York, Chicago, Philadelphia
and other places which are prominent centers
From now on the news of the world promises TO
be more interesting than ever before and national
and political questions will arise, making proba-
bly, the most eventful period in the country's
history.
This, together with the corps of editors and re-
porters at Baltimore, Washington and New York,
make Tee Sun invaluable to its readers.
BY mail Fifty Cents a month. Six Dollarsa year
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-10
SCHOOL AND CHURCH.

There are Sc religious bodies doina
missionary work in China, exclusive
of the Roman Catholics.
The name of the Oldest schoo
building in Indianapolis has beer
changed to the Benjamin Harrison
school.
A leading Cincinnati minister re
Gently prayed for those in his con
gTegation who were too proud te
kneel and to lazy to stand.
The First Methodist Episcopa.
church of jamestown, N. V, and the
Matthewson Street Methodist Episco
pal church of Providence, r. l., have
been using elevators for severa.
years.
Fassett A. Cotton. who for si1
years has been state deputy superin
tendent of public instruction in Indi
ana, has resigned, with the notable
purpose of attending college, secur'
ing de- rec ard then becoming can
dadate for the position of superin
tendent.
The magic lantern is being used eff.
fectively by missionaries in Japan
One missionary, Mr.. Allchin, in {
short tour of north Japan, gave II
exhibitions of his magic lantern
There was a total attendance of 1900
and during the trip loss tracts an6
3,075 Portions, Testaments and Bibles
were sold.
The native state of Baroda, India
furnishes striking example of the
progress of female education in India
Twenty-Five years ago there were two
small schools for girls in the state
Now, according to statistics published
in the Zenana, Miss Sorabji is super,
intendent of 1OS schools, containing
9,151 pupils; while $3.50 girls are ac.
tually attending boys schools.
The ancestors of the civilized ma
tives of Formosa are immigrants
from China, who brought with them
the custom of paying religious re
spect and reverence to ideographs
These Formosans call any piece of pa.
per containing writing by the digni.
fed name of sacred remains" ano
venerate it as some superstitious
Japanese people venerate the card,
symbolizing deities which are called
"ofuda."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-10
BrOiIed Salmon.

Cut in slices the whole round OF
the fish, so as to take in two sections
of the backbone. or split the fish
take out the backbone and cut into
flattish pieces three OF four inches
square. Rub dry with a clean, rough
cloth, then do each piece over with
salad oil or butter. Warm the grid
iron, rub it with lard or suet, and lay
on the salmon, which sprinkle with
salt. When brown on one side turn.
The first must be bright and clear.
With or without shrimp or lobster
sauce this is a very fine dish.-De.
troit Free Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-10
Walnut Ten Cnkea

Beat four eggs to II froth, add one.
half of pound of powdered sugar
and beat for five minutes; stir il
three-quarters of pound of flour
and one-quarter of pound of ground
or very finely-chopped walnuts; mix
well, add two teaspoonfuls of baking
powder and one teaspoonful of va
nilla and mix again; drop by spoon.
fIls on buttered pans, dust with pow
dered sugar and bake in a moderate
o7en.-People's Home Journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-10
The BALTIMORE WEEKLY Sun
THE BEST FAMILY NEWSPAPER.

All the news Of the world in attractive form an
Agricultural Department second to none in the
country; Market Reports which are recognized
authority; Short Stories. complete in each mum.
Der; an interesting Woman's Column, and var
led and attractive Department of Household
Interest.
One Dollar year. Inducements to getters-up
OF clubs for the WEEKLY Sun. Both tine Daily
and Weekly Sun mailed free of postage in the
United States, Canada and Mexico Payments
invariably in advance. Address
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Publishers and Proprietors.
il BALTIMORE, Md
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-10
A Remarknble Invalid.

A st. Petersburg correspondent
says an invalid who has reached the
remarkable age of 40 years is now
lying ~ the hospital of Tonsk. He
still remembers Catherine H.. and
talks of having buried his wife 100
years ago and his son 90 years back.
His record was nearly approached by
Il Georgian, who died few days ago
in Tifiis at the age of 12s years.
1it-Bits.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-10
Making an Effort.

What makes you say 'ha! hal in
that CHASTITY and idiotic manner every
now and then?"
Il am trying to do my duty" an
swered the misanthrope. Everybody
says that spring time is joyous sea-
son, and I'm trying to live up to the
traditions in spite of the fact that
when 1 left home my wife was shaking
the moth balls out of my clothes and
making preparations to move ON the
first of May.'-Washington Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-10

"What reason did Spiffins present
for wishing to obtain divorce?" we
asked.
'Well, was the reply, ''he said he was
born a bachelor, and wished to revert
to the single type. "-Pittsburgh
Chronicle-Telegraph.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-10

Probably the most desolate time
in the life of father and mother is
when they realize that their home is
becoming too large for the family
Atchison Globe.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-10
WANTED!

Reliable man for Manager of
Branch Office we wish to open
in this vicinity. If your record
is o. X. here is an opportunity.
Kindly give good reference
when writing.
The A. T. Morris Wholesale House,
CINCINNATI, OHIO.
Illus. catalogue 4 els. stamps.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-10
CHAS. G. FULTON & CO.,
FELIX AGNUS, Pub,
BALTIMORE, MD.
A VERY HANDSOME PROFIT.

Making twenty FIVE cents on dollar without
investing the dollar is certainly an emporium.
ity. The American offers this to anyone who
wants TO make money. Get up q club OF four
subscribers to the TwIcE-A WEEK AMERICAN at
dollar for each subscription, retain one dol
lar for your work and send three dollars to this
office with the names OF tho subscribers, to
each OF whom the paper will be sent l04 times,
costing them less than a cent a copy, and pay
lug you handsomely Tor your work. 2 he club
rate for all over four is seventy Ave cents Adj
drtsA O. Q. FULTON CO.. FELIX AGNUs. Man
ager, Baltimore. Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-10
Passenger. in Drlti.h ship..

of the hundreds of thousands. of
passengers carried by British ships
Ia 1879 only 1l6 lost their lives
through shipwreck,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-10

Trains leave Oxford for Philadelphia at 6 25
a. m. and 10 p. m. Market train leaves
Rowlandville Tuesdays and Fridays at $50;
Liberty Grove. S.35: Colora. s.44; Rising Sun, &c.
Sylmar, $685. Nottingham. 9 49, Oxford, 1000 a. m.
arriving at South St. 2.53 p m.
Sunday train leaves Oxford at 55 arriving in
Philadelphia at 9.l2 a. M; and $40, arriving in
Phiadelphiaat7 SO p. M; Saturday only, 92e p. IN.
LEAVE GOING SOUTH
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-10
Cheap Wine.

There is a slump in the French
wine market and wine is going at a
half-cept pint.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-10

The
N
NATIONAL Oo0
The illustrated pase
viii delight
Mainly
able; CT living
Demand for
H. P-incpal
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-10
PHILADELPHIA, WHINING
l. TON & BALTIMORE R. r.
CENTRAL DIVISION,
FAVE GOING NORTH.

UENTHAL OIVIbIONt
On and after November 25th, 1900, trains will
run as follows:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-10
The TwiCe.a.W American.
The Cheapest and Best Family Newspaper
Published.
ONLY ONE DOLLAR A YEAR.
Six Months, so Cents.

The TWIE-A-WEEk AMER AN is published
in two issues. Tuesdayand Friday mornings with
the news of the week in compact shape. 1t also
contains interesting special correspondence enter
tanning romances, good poetry, local matter of
general interest and fresh miscellany suitable for
the home circle. A carefully edited Agricultural
Department, and full and reliable Financial and
Market Reports, are special features.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-03-28
H0me-Seekers' Excursions.

On the first AID third Tuesdays of
each month the Chicago, Milwaukee
& ST. Paul Railway will sell round
trip excursion tickets from Chicago,
Milwaukee and other points on its
line to great many points in South
Dakota, North Dakota and other
Western and Northwestern States at
about one fare. Take trip west and
see the wonderful crops and what an
amount of good land can be purchased
for little money. Further informa-
tion as to rates, routes, prices of farm
lands, etc, may be obtained by adj
dressing w. S. Howell, General East
ern Passenger Agent. 38l Broadway,
New York, or John r. Pott, District
Passenger Agent, Pittsburg, Pa.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-03-28
Notice TO Contractors.

Sealed proposals viii be received bS
the undersigned until Monday at Z, NJ
April sth, for the following work and
mat rial in the borough Of South Nor
gantewn:
j For the furnishing OF curhing on
Bridge and Wharf streets; also for
furnishing same in place ready for paw
ing.
:. For putting sewers in same streets
3. For furnishing all sand, grading
and paving same.
i. For furnishing paving brick on
same streets.
5. For matchmaking Prairie and
Mapel avenues.
Plans and specifications may be seen
by calling on John g. Samsel.
Amy further information may be had
by communication with the Recorder.
By order OF council.
W. l.. CooMBs, Recorder
South Morgantown, March rs, 1901.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-03-28
HAD BETTER ACCEPT.
cochreIl Told cubans Next Congress
Might Demand More

Havana, March 28.-The commit
tee on relations of the Cuban consti-
tutional convention expected yester-
terday. SO it was asserted, to complete
its work of drawing up report for
the convention at today's session and
to lay the matter before the conven-
ton Saturday.
The coming municipal elections are
beginning to effect the political situa-
ton and to cause the drawing of party
lines in the convention. This may re-
suit in reaction from the somewhat
liberal spirit that has been manifest
ed by the Radicals during the last
few days.
Senator Cockrell was visited by
many delegates and he told them all
that the Platt amendment is in the
interest of Cuba and a guarantee of
independence. He advised them to
accept it promptly, suggesting that
the next congress would not only be
more liberal, but would be likely to
ask for further concessions if the
matter were postponed now.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-03-28

The Republicans are in a great
stew over the case of Enumeration
Abel, who was advised by Mary
land Republican county officers to
place the names of dead men on his
Census list, probably with the inten-
tionof making iteasytocontinue the
old practice of eolonizing Washing
ton negroes there at election times.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-03-28
NO ACTION ON HAYES.
Pardon Board Took His Case Under
Advisement-Other Cases.

Harrisburg, March 2S.-Pardons
were recommended by the board OF
pardons for Charles Mase, of Column
bia, assault and battery; Thomas
O'Connor, Blair, burglary, and Daniel
Reardon, Allegheny, larceny
The death sentence of Rollins Bu-
triss, of Schuylkill, was committed to
life Imprisonment. The board refused
to commute the death sentence of
Frank Major of Crawford.
Pardons were refused Eli Cady,
Washington, felony. and Joseph S. Ho-
gan, Philadelphia, conspiracy.
A rehearing was granted in the case
Of James Connolly, OF Centre, arson.
The case of John A. Rementer, Of
Coslett, of Allegheny, manslaughter,
Aaron L. Hahn, of Lebanon, second de-
gree murder. and Mark Thomas
Hayes, of Fayette, first degree muir
der, were held under advisement.
Several other cases were continued
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-03-28

If justification wee needed for
the new Maryland election law,
which, modelled on the law in Mas
sachusetts, deprives white and black
illiterates alike of the suffrage, it
might be found in the revelations as
brought by the recent arrests for
fraud in taking the Census No one
will believe for an instant that the
enumerator who padded his rolls did
SO OF his own accord, especially as
he has confessed that he acted on
the advice of several high officials,
both state and national.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-03-28

The United States is getting ready
to aecredit consul TO Pretoria to
our great ana good friend Edward
VII, on the ground that he is the de
facto sovereign OF the Transvaal. Ii
that rule had been enforced against
us. we should have had several con
suls here accredited to George ".
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-03-28
Notice to Our Patrons.

The Union Gas & Water Co. hereby
assures its patrons that it will supply
gas as cheap or cheaper than any rival
company. Persons signing contracts
with rival companies run their own
risk as TO supply and price-and in
case Of shortage Of gas at any time in
the future will be the first to suffer
e. NJ. GRANT, Manager.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-03-28

We don't believe that Tom Platt
is interested in the scheme to boom
Gov. Odell as New York candidate
for the Presidential nomination.
Tom Platt never forgaee a man who
upset plan Of his.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-03-28

Yes, we confess to being puzzled
BY the official news from the Philip
pines. We have been figuring up
the number OF Filipinos recently re-
ported to have surrendered, and the
total is greater than the number ad-
mitted to have been in revolt at any
time during the past year. Are there
Filipino ''supes?'
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-03-28

For Rent.

The property formerly occupied
hv the school OF music for rent April
Isb Suitable for fraternity and res
idenee. Apply to G. r. Hayes.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-03-28
I'm Mudd. Of MARYLAND aoesn t

IF Mr. Mudd. Of Maryland doesn {
look out, his name will he something
worse than mud. It is dangerous to
advise census ennmerators to violate
the law, as Mr. Mudd is charged
with doing.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-03-28
ARTISTIC PUBLICATIONS
Issued by the Baltimore Il Ohio Rail-
r0ad-Gnide 10 Washington.

The Passenger Department Of the
Baltimore & Ohio II. r. have issued
IA Guide TO Washington, which in
many respects excels all other guides
published, both in artistic appearance
and careful description OF points of
interest in the Capital City. The
front cover Of the book is embelished
with a handsome steel engraved po.-
trait of the 'Stuart" Washington.
Tue reverse cover bears IN American
flag 10 the grasp of an eagle The in
side pages eeutain recent photographs
of all Of the Government buildings
with correct information concerning
them, together with other interesting
features Of the city and the very lat
est map. Copies will be sold at the
principal Ticket offices Of the Balti-
more & Ohio e. r. for ten cents each
or will be mailed to any address on re-
ceipt Of fifteen cents In stamps on ap-
plication to the undersigned.
REASONS Why"
s.Reasons Why is forty two page
pamphlet giving 10 condensed form
the important facts concerning The
Baltimore & Ohio r. r. 1t is al
argument setting forth the claims of
the railroad for public consideration.
This artistic booklet contains many
half tones and drawings illustrating
the history, scenic charms, the devel-
opment and progress of the railroad,
and the superior service afforded to
patrons. Single copies can be obtain
ed Of Ticket Agents or will be mailed
to any address on receipt Of two (2)
cents in postage stamps ON application
to the undersigned.
d. B. MARTIN,
Manager, Passenger Traffic,
Baltimore & Ohio, r. II.
Baltimore, Md.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-03-28
The Barlock is a Good
Typewriter.
SMITHDEAL BUSINESS CoLLEGE,l
Richmond, Va, Dec. 26, 1900.5

Mr.. E. II. Cloves, Manager of the Co
lumbia Typewriter for the South, City:
Dear Sir I'VE have had severalBar-L
in this school for number OF years past
and for the last few years we have been
using from to of your machines, hay
ing now in use in fact, we use no 9TH
or double keyboard machine. The Bar
Lock has given us good satisfaction, and
is quite a fayorite among our students.
Your dealings with us have been SO sat
isfaetory in giving proper attention to
your machines whenever we report any
thing wrong that we have hardly realiz-
ed that they have been out of order, al
though it is we'll known that there is no
machine made that will stand the use
Of students without sometimes needing
attention OF the agent, and we wish to
specially thank you for your kind and
prompt attention to the important mat
ter of seeing that your part Of our type
writer department gives us little trouble.
Yours respectfully,
g. NJ. SMITHDEAL.
AGENCN ATT TILE ACME
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-03-28

four Months Trial Trip so Cents.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-03-28

Democrats who are fond Of taking
pot shots at other Democrats amuse
the opposition, but they certainly do
not benefit the Democratic party.