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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-03-29
CHAPTER TX
SEEN IN A DREAM.

We were young and vigorous The
girl was tall, straight, almost as strong
as l, and mile after mile dropped behind
us. The air had the crisp, fresh GOODNESS
of a South Carolina winter, like north
ern day in autumn. The sun, climbing
steadily toward the heavens, shone in
full splendor and in an atmosphere as
pure as that over the sea. We could see
far to the right and to the left and be-
fore us, but we saw neither men nor
horses, just the rolling hills and valleys
and the struggling forests.
$50 much the better, said to Julia,
"for the lonelier the country is the less
obstacle there will be to our flight.
Morgan is retreating toward the Broad
river, and as we surely have passed
around Tarleton by this time we ought
to overtake him by night. l hope he
will have plenty to eat, for l think that
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-03-29

"a lady cannot be shot or hanged as
spy, even though she be spy"
He laughed the deep, hearty laugh
that like to hear from man.
"Have no fear" he said. "We are
Americans.
Then he laughed again that deep, res
onant laugh which like
81 will send two men back with you
and the prisoner, but am ON scout to
find Tarleton and ascertain when he is
likely to attack u.s.
"Do we mean to make a stand?' T
asked.
For the third time he laughed
"Why, boy" he said, "you don't
expect Morgan, who was with Arnold,
the hero of Saratoga, to run away, do
you? He only wanted little time to
drill his men and get his grip ON them,
and now he's ready to welcome Tarleton
to the fray"
"Then you will have Tarleton by
morning. - said, and | explained all
that had heard or learned otherwise
/ i'll my flight with the prisoner, to which
he listened with an interest that indi-
Gated its Importance and made me feel
mine.
"Goodl Good, Marcel!' he exclaimed
more than once. "This is precisely
what we wanted to know. And so Mr..
Tarleton is hot on our heels and will
attack in the morning? Well, Philip
Marcel, think you will see tomorrow
as pretty little battle as was ever
fought on this continent and neither
Colonel Tarleton nor l nor any other
can tell yet what the result will be. t"
Julia was standing by me, and her
old spirit suddenly famed up.
II can," she said, land only hope
that instead of falling in the battle you
will be taken prisoner, for tomorrow
night your army will not exist
"Miss Howard, " said Colonel Wash
ington, bowing-l had given her name
1--WE have more admiration for the
ladies than confidence in their military
predictions.
[To BE Continued .as
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-03-29

"How did you finally get rid of your
husbands uncle after you discovered
that he had no money to leave?"
1T was easy enough. | got Prof.
Howlington to come here and give
Alice voca. lessons three times week"
Chicago Times-H Herald.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-03-29
On the wedding Trip.

He Ito himselD-I suppose it would
look unfeeling to read the paper. Poor
darling; she's worrying over leaving
home
She Ito herself)-I wish to goodness
l had had my theater gown cut square
instead of in Brooklyn Life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-03-29

Wife-Oh, such "a bargain! Ireached
Bigg, Drive & Co.'S ahead of the crowd
this morning, and got enough stuff for
a perfectly elegant dress for $1.9O.
Husband -Hoopla! You're an angel!
What will it cost to get it made up?
Wife-Bout $30-N. Y. Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-03-29
Inherited the Graft.

SLOW does it happen" asked the hip
popotamus, with some envy, that ma
ture has favored you with such long
neck?"
II suppose" responded the giraffe,
loftily. my original ancestor must
have had a pull. l."-Chicaoo Tribune.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-03-29
No-'t NegIcot Your Liver.

Liver troubles quickly result in serious
implications, and the man who neglects his
liver has little regard for health. A bottle
OF Crowns Iron Bitters 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
vitality will always follow its use.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-03-29
7 r TAYLOR,
NOTICE

BY THE ORPHANS COURT FOR CECIL COUNTY,
January l3, 1900
ORDERED, That all Administrators, Ex
ec1tors and Guardians that nave 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, 1901-03-29
ORPHANS COURT.

The Stated Meetings of the Orphans
Court of Cecil county will be held on tn
sec md Tuesday ofevery month. Executor
Administrators and Guardians, wanting
their accounts stated, will please bring il
their vouchers few days before Court.
Test: r. E. JAMAR. Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-03-29
A Fair Excuse.

DR.. Curem-I wish you would pay my.
bill for treating you for the grippe.
Mr.. Sickleigh-Why, doctor, you did
your work so well that l can't cough up
now.-Baltimore American.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-03-29

May-You came near accepting Jack
once, didn't you?
Belle-Oh. yes! l offered to toss a
coin to see if | would marry him, but
ne didn't have coin to toss.-Puck.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-03-29

Cholly-l have just completed most
touching poem. 1t is called Long
Overdue"
Edith-What is it about?
Cholly-A ship.
Edith (yawning) l thought per-
haps it was about proposal of mar
riage.-Judge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-03-29

Fortieth Friend (since breakfast)-
By Jove, old fellow, you've got fear
full cold. What are you taking for it?
Sufferer (hoarsely)-Advice.-N. Y.
Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-03-29
Captured by GaiIantry.

Marie, have come tonight to ask
you for your hand-I-"
You ask for a great deal, Mr.. Smith
ers."
''On the contrary, it is such very
little one that"
at is yours, George, dear."-Tit-
Bits
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-03-29

She-I think May has lost her heart.
He-Well. the man who has found it
will receive a handsome reward.-
Brooklyn Life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-03-29
Expert.

Hobgen-Does he :stutter very badly?
Stecher-Oh. no; he's quite an expert
at it.-Town Topics.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-03-29
THE YOUNG MAN FROM CHICAGO.

There was young man from Chicago,
Who wanted to see BuZzsawgo.
But he put up his face
Too close to the place,
And he looked up and said: "Where'd my
jaw go?"
st. Louis Republic.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-03-29

st. Louis Republic.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-10-26
4 Mac:ran nrd n ca.anbeIi.

Whea si. .irci.:ka!,i Campbell was governor Of New EiG.aswiclz. he chanced to rleot v,it,i aa aged Highlander of the raR.e Of AIacIean who lad done brave solliorly serIice for h:s country and had bcrne himself well in many a fierce en- counter. After Lis discharge he had set tied in the woods. but things had not gone smoothly with him. and his circum- stances were quite straitcned. Anxious to befrienI him, his e:,cellency invited him to make his home at Government House, where he could find easy work to do in blackiHg boots and shoes and such like little things.
 The old man was quite indignant, the hot blood mounting to his cheeks, and, drawing himself up to his full height, he replied, with all the dignity of a lord ''Na. na, sir; na, na. A Maclean never blackit boot for a Campbell" He pre- ferred privation with independence on the farm to ease as a menial in a rich mans house. feeling that was appre- ciated by no one more warmly than by the genial and kind hearted goYernor.- Chambers Journal
The St. Johns herald., 1901-10-26
Hoods g0rSapariiLa
Roth Prayers Answered.

 The last time I interviewed General O. o. Howard it was on the subject of answers to prayer. and thought had him. In his famous fight with Stone wall Jackson the Union forces were de feated, so I inquired of General How ard:
 You prayed before that battle?" "Yes," he answered.
 "And Jackson was a praying man. He prayed also"
 Yes" he assented.
 ''Then how was it he gained the vic tory? Did that mean that the Union cause was wrongT
 Very gently the good old general re piled: Both our prayers were answer ed. Jackson prayed for immediate vic tory and for the ultimate triumph of our cause. We both got what we prayed or."-lndependent.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-10-26
S1oo REWARD s1oo

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all it's stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional disease, requires a constitutional treatment Halls Ga tarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby de stroying the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and as- sisting nature in doing it's work. The proprietors have so much faith in it's curative powers, that they offer one hundred dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list of testi- monials
 Address, r. J. CHENEY & CO.,, To ledo, Ohio. Sold by all druggist, 75 cents. Halls Family Pills are the hest
The St. Johns herald., 1901-10-26
Famous Actor as a Fisherman.

Naturally my dog Schneider wasn't there. But Rip himself-Joseph Jeffer- son-was there," writes James s. Met calfe, in his account of "Goin' Fishin' with Joe Jefferson" in The Ladies' Home Journal. '"The place is Palm Beach, Florida. MT. Jefferson talks of fishing as we leave the hotel and take our boat. The fish, he says, is not all there is to fishing. It keeps you out in the fresh air and gives you occupa- tion-just enough occupation-and in- terest. If you are a philosopher and want to think, you can think and fish at the same time.'
 "We stop rowing and Mir. Jefferson looks at the water with experienced eye and tells the captain where to drop the anchor. In a minute our hooks are baited and over the side. Both our rods are immediately jerking in c fashion which indicates that something be- sides the current is pulling at our lines. The ruSbee of the fish threaten to entanglG cur lines, but Mir. Jefferson expertly keeps his fish pretty we'll to his own side of the boat until finally we drag in at almost the same instant two splendid sheepshead.
 1.-The sport continues good. and there is no doubt about Mir. Jefferson's keen delight ln 1t. Our success rouses in- terest in the neighboring boats. As We make other catches in rapid succession they come closer to us. A young woman in the next boat had been industrious ly making casts without taking any fish. MT. Jefferson had been busy pull ing in fish, but not too busy to notice her operations. Young lady, he final ly says in a kindly tone, excuse me, but think you would have better luck if you would move the sinkerS a little bit further up your line and throw your hook in over there indicating with his finger a spot little nearer our boat. She thanks him and does as he sug- gests. In an instant her rod shows the jerkings which indicate that fish has been hooked"
The St. Johns herald., 1901-10-26
Penetration of Light.

Experiments show that light can be seen through clean cut opening of not more than one fOrty-thOusandth of an inch. This fact was determined by taking two thoroughly clean. straight edges, placing a piece of paper between the surfaces at one end. the opposite end being allowed to come together. The straight edges being placed be- tween the eye and a strong light in a dark room, wedge of light was per- eeived from the ends between which the paper was placed and the opposite. which were brought together. The thickness Of the paper being known. the distance apart of the two edges 9f the small end of the wedge of light WAS easily calculated, and the result was shown as above.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-10-26
.Ybe Anlcr:can TyDe."

Those wto direct the state, who ad minister the cities, control the legisia- lures. the fnanciers. merchants, pro fessors. journalists, men of letters those whom 1 met in society-are near ly all of American birth and of marked American type. rarely heard for eign accent or saw a foreign counte- nance. The American world is practi- caIy run" by genuine Americans. Foreigners are more in evidence in London or Manchester, it seemed to me, than they are in New York, Phila- delphia or Boston.-Frederic Harrison in Nineteenth Century.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-10-26

  ZINEz5E ESzZ ZSazsE E2I : = ROC GR 5J

The people of the United States are sending out of the country more than a million dollars a week in payment for coffee consumed in this country, all of which could be readily produced in Porto Rico. Hawaii and the Philippine islands, which have already shown their ability to produce coffee of high grade, commanding high prices in the markets of the world. Porto Rican cot1ce has long been looked upon as high grade and for many years has commanded high prices in the markets cf Europe, and the developments of c"i-ee culture in Hawaii during the past few years have also been very satisfAttory ia tie quality produced and tie prices realized.
 la the Philippines the product is of high grade. and tie fact that in physi- cal conditions and climate the islands are very similar to those of Java. the greatest coffee producing islands of the worId. suggests gre:lt possibilities to those Wl:o desire to see American money expended unIer the American flag. The fact that the United States is by far the greatest coffee consuming country of the world and Is steadily in- creasing her consumption further sug- gests that American capital and energy may turn their attention to this prom ising field now opened in the islands.
 Our Sponge Industry.
 Study cf the sNonGefelds Of Florida is to be taken Gp by the general gov ernment with q view Of developing the industry, which is now considered to great extent 10 be neglected, though il employs about 310 vessels and some 2,G00 men. Florida is the only portion of the United States producing the bet ter grade ef sponges. It is estimated that tLe present fishing year will sup ply about $33;50,GG0 in commercial value. and tie intention is to increase this very much in a year CT two. The sponge grounds of the gulf of Mexico extend from Florida reefs to St. Marks and for a distance of 1J miles from the shore. The best sponges, in color texture and size, are indigenous to deep water.
 Cotton Picking by Machinery.
 The Rev. William II. Meyers of Sur gis, Ky. has been granted letters of patent on q pneumatic cotton picker for picking cotton cut of the bolls in the field. His machine when in opera tion will sit oa an ordinary farm wag- on, be furnished power by a light gasO- line engine and will pick the cotton from three rows at a time as fast as the team will walk and dump the pick ed cotton into a second wagon.
 Use For Cotton Seed.
 In the great cotton plantations of the | southern states cotton seed was for generations thrown away, but it is now q recognized commercial commodity for the blending of lubricating and cooking oil in the mixing of feed cakes for cattle
The St. Johns herald., 1901-10-26
BURIED BY TWO HUSBANDS.
A Romantic Case in England Recalled
 by One in America,

i by One in America.
 Apropos of the remarkable instance of conjugal devotion, which, according to Wednesdays Globe, has recently been displayed by Mir. Cannon of Gin cinnati, in bringing his wife's body from America to her native place in this country for interment, it is inter
 esting to recall a somewhat similar but even more romantic story which is re
 corded of Lord Dalmeny, eldest son of James, second Earl of Rosebery.
 This young nobleman, who died in 1755, met in London some years pre- vious to his death lady with whom he fell violently in love and whom he per- suaded to marry him and accompany him on continental tour. The mar riage, though concealed from the rela- tives on both sides. proved to be an extremely happy one, the pair living together in the greatest harmony until the lady was overtaken by a mortal illness. When assured that she was dying, she asked for a pencil and pa per, and she then wrote the following message: "I am the wife of the Rev. MT. Cough. rector of Thorpe, in Essex. My maiden name was c. Cannon, and my last request is to be buried at Thorpe"
 In what circumstances she had de serted her husband does not appear, but Lord Dalmeny protested that he knew nothing of her former marriage, and immediately set about fulfilling her last wishes. He had the body en- balmed and inclosed in a chest, and then, under the assumed name of Will Hams, he brought it to England, land ing at Colchester. Here the chest was suspected by the custom house off cers of containing smuggled goods, and was opened by them to the great dis tress of the bereaved husband, who grew almost distracted under the dark CT suspicious which arose when it's real contents were revealed.
 However. after infinite difficulty he succeeded in conveying the body to Thorpe, and, when it had been placed in the church on an open bier, took his seat beside 1t, evidently absorbed in grief, the scene having reminded a by stander of Romeo and Juliet" At length he gave full explanation of the circumstances of his marriage, and MT. Cough was sent for to come and iden- tify his wife, which the latter gentle man did without a moments hesita- tion. The meeting between the sor- row-stricken young man and the indig nant husband was described as a most moving one, but neither seemed inclin- ed to waive his right to the other though of the two, Lord Dalmeny was the more anxious to do honor to the deceased. He had a splendid coffin made for her, and followed her body to Thorpe, where he was met by Mr.: Cough, and in their presence the bu- rial was performed with all due sol emnity, thus probably furnishing the only instance on record of a woman be- ing attended to her grave by two hus bands at the same time. Immediately after the ceremony Lord Dalmeny left for London. apparently inconsolab'e at his loss. In the peerages he is describ- ed as unmarried.-London Globe.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-10-26
4 Strange Method of saIutntion.

n StruuEe MetnOO Ol S0iudntIOns
 Of all the strange modes of saluta- tion. the most extraordinary is the dance of ceremony" current Tn the west African kingdom of Dahomey. Whenever any Dahoman chief or off cial of rank comes to pay you a visit he always opens the interview by dancing around you with various queer contortions (eXtremely suggestive of his having just upset a kettle of boil ing water over his knees). which you are bound to initiate as closely as pos sible.
 It is even reported-with what truth cannot say-that one of the native ministers of the terrible King Gezu owed hls rapid rise at the Dahoman court wholly to his superior skill in cut ting these strange capers and that he thus literally as well as 1guratively jumped to preferment
The St. Johns herald., 1901-10-26

gnawing pain in stomach, pain in my back and right side, and so weak I could scarcely stand. I was not able to do anything. Had sharp pains all through my body. Before l had taken half a bottle of your medicine, found myself improving. l continued its use until 1 had taken four bottles. and felt So well that l did not need to take any more. l am like a new person, and your n.es cine shall always have my praise. - MRS. w. P VALENTINE, 566 Ferry Avenue. Camden. NJ.
 ~Ennre v,pJ E,. Fg fT,T7 Trezg,-,9-
The St. Johns herald., 1901-10-26
Use of the Automobile.

With the increase of endurance and the perfection of motive power and me chancal parts, the automobile has grown popular. A crippled beggar in Paris, who formerly propelled him. self by hand in a cart, recently bought a one-horse power machine and is now making money by running errands. A public service is to be established in Honolulu. Routes are being laid out in Madagascar. The King of England is having a car de luxe built in Paris. Socialists are to make a propagandist tour through Pennsylvania in a ma chine of their own. Emperor William has been offering cups for contests. The London and New York fire depart ments are both using autos, and a self moving fire engine has been in use for years in Hartford, Conn. The State Department of this country has re- quested our consuls abroad to furnish it with the rules governing the opera tion of automobiles in foreign cities. The list of significant things is almost endless.--World's Work.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-10-26
' reIeeranhlng with cnnnons.

When the first vessel completed the 1925, there being no such thing as a telegraph in those days, the news was communicated 10 New York and to Buffalo by cannons placed within hear ing of each other all the way along from Albany to each of the other cities The signal was passed along in this way from Albany to New York city and back again to Albany in 5S min utcs The experiment was costly one, but was a success in every particu lar
The St. Johns herald., 1901-10-26
LET US ALL LAUGH.
JOKES FROM THE PENS OF VA
 RIOUS HUMORISTS.
Pleasant Incidents Occurring the World Over-Sayings that Are Cheer full to Old or Young-Funny SeIec- tions that You Will Enjoy.

'Did you have a good time on the Fourth?"
 Never enjoyed anything so we'll in my life. You know that mean old hunks that wakes me up so often at daybreak by running his lawn mower?"
 "Yes."
 'WeH, the night before the Fourth I got all the boys in my neighborhood to agree to shoot firecrackers. in front of his house from midnight till o'clock and then I went out into the coun try."-Chicago Tribune
The St. Johns herald., 1901-10-26
| Little Personal.

Old Hoss-Part with it? Neigh, neigh.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-10-26
ExcusabIe ignorance.

When will employers learn not to ex pect unreasonable things of their sery ants?
 A New York man was put out of pa tience by some blunder of his new groom.
 Look here" he cried in his anger. 'T won't have things done in this way! Do you think I'm fool?'
 "Shure, sorr," said the groom, "Oi can't say, SOFT. l only came here yes terday. Exchange.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-10-26
Hooley-Phat for?"
A Willing Youth.

DOoley-I want yez to straighten out me face-Baltimore World.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-10-26
WnIt Till He Sees Ton.

A Zulu chief, when you enter his hoy
 el, remains silent for some moments md seems quite unconscious of your presence. At length he says in tone of grave dignity. "Ge saku bona G see you. to which you reply in the same way The longer he takes to ''see you the greater man you are supposed 10 be, and until you are thus seen" you must keep silent and appear as much as noeSillie unt to be there at all
The St. Johns herald., 1901-10-26
Red Heads Don't Go Mad.

The reason why dark haired and dark skinned people are more inclined to mental disorder than the lighter haired and comp!eXioned has Fever, so far as our recollection serves, been accounted for by the wise in such matters. It may perhaps be consoling to the fair skinned to hear that in one madhouse out of 200 patients only four have light hair and complexions and one red hair
The St. Johns herald., 1901-10-26
The Two PerioIa

After all," said the Old Codger, in his usual dry way, "I kinder think that, instead of there bein' seven ages of man, as Shakespeare contended, there are only two-before he is married and afterward During the first period he puts in the most of his time trying to make the lady think he is devil of a feller, and during the second he spends still more of it in endeavorin' to con- vince her that he ain't."-Puck.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-10-26
How He Talked.

Rubinstein. after a concert. tour in Spain. was asked: Do you understand Spanish?"
 No" he said.
 'Then you had to converse with the Spaniards in French, suppose?" Not every Spaniard speaks French"
 Then how In ne world did you talk to themY'
 With the piano." said Rubinstein. with q smile.