davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The midland journal., 1902-12-26
What's In a Name 2

Everything is in the name when il
comes to Witch Hazel Salve. E. c. De-
Witt & Co. of Chicago, discovered, some
years ago, how to make salve from
Witch Hazel that is specific for Piles.
For Blind, bleeding, itching and protrud-
ing piles, eczema, cuts. burns, bruises
and all skin diseases DeWitt's Salve has
no equal. This has given rise to uumer-
Gus worthless counterfeits. Ask for De-
Witts-the genuine. Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal., 1902-12-26
LAW FOR FISHERMEN.
Principles Established by the Eng-
lish Regarding Fishing Leases
and Streams.

Anglers are not usually litigious
set of men, but within the last few
years they have appeared occasionally
before the high court to protect their
rights and interests. This has no doubt
been caused by the difficulty of OBJ
tanning and preserving good fishing
stream, says the London Globe. The
formation of fishery districts and con-
servancy boards under recent statutes.
has been a useful means of attaining
this object, while prosecutions under
bylaws and proceedings to prevents
river pollution have provided lawyers.
with considerable amount of work.,
The class of cases to which we more
particularly wish to refer to here, says
the Justice of the Peace, are of some-
what different kind, as they deal
rather with the legal nature of fish
cry, and of the power to lease it, and
the right conferred by such lease.
Generally the right Of fishing in
river or stream belongs to the adjoin-
ing owner, or, rather, to the owner OF
the bed of the river or stream. This
right may, however, be severed and
dealt with as separate incorporeal
hereditament, apart from the owner
ship of the soil. This may be done by
grant, or the right may be acquired
by prescription. In the older books
such a severed fishery was called
several fishery or separalis piscaria.
In the same way as the fishing could
be severed and become separate in
corporeal hereditament, so could it be
leased by deed for a term of years. At
common law such lease, if not grant,
ed by deed, would merely amount to
license and confer no right of prop
erty; but if it was intended to be
lease, specific performance might now
be granted in the chancery division.
1t has been said that right to fish and.
not to take away the fish might be
given verbally or by writing without
deed, as it is the taking away of the
fish which, being profit a prendre,
constitutes the interest in land. II,
however, the right of fishing is granted
by deed, the grant will clearly imply
that the grantee can take away the
fish. Inasmuch also as the grantee ac-
quires an interest in land, he can sue
in trespass to prevent any injury to or
disturbance Of his right.
The midland journal., 1902-12-26

row. BY the bye, have a heavy top
coat ready. No; have two"
'1 had thought of that"
''As we've thought of everything we
should succeed" said the lieutenant
cheerfully.
There was an evening at the G.. O.'s
that night, and s4xs. Murnane was ur-
bane and gracious as she glanced at
Mary and Lieutenant Vaughan in a
corner
II am SO glad" she said to Miss Hub
bard, "that every obstacle has been
satisfactorily arranged and that Mary
is at last free to follow her own hearts
lead"
The lieutenant certainly looked devot-
ed and Mary much agitated at his ear
nest advances.
sit is such a dreadfully dangerous
thing to do," she was saying. "Oh
don't look round at mammal! She'll
suspect"
"She is entirely willing now."
Tears came in Mary's eyes.
"Are you-sorry?" she said.
Vaughan, with the elaborate courtesy
Of past generation, kissed her hand
and, having done so, looked boldly into
the eyes of the G. O.'s wife.
"She's delighted to see us so chum-
N.Y." he murmured to Mary, $50 de-
The midland journal., 1902-12-26

'She is aUorthy of you, lieutenant"
lighted that it seems almost pity to
elope. She would so much admire the
feathers and trimmings and the regi-
mental band and the
"Mr. Vaughan" Mary almost sobbed,
"you are speaking of my mother, and
Il am an undutiful, wicked, a cruel,
a wretched"-
Vaughan drew closer to her.
"Little girl" he said 81 beg your
pardon. have no right to tease you,
but you know as we'll as 1 do that
when your mother is in the trenches it
takes lot of strategy to dislodge her.
Now, listen. The experiment takes
place tomorrow afternoon. I'm ready.
Are you?"
Mary trembled.
ooh, dare notW
"There is no actual danger, and, upon
my soul, if you don't, can't see but
that Mrs. Murnane will'-
"WhatY
'Do as she wishes to do" cried the
lieutenant almost angrily, "and, how
ever happy that might make me,
could never agree to make you misera-
ble."
His voice was hoarse as he went on
slowly:
'If a man cannot sacrifice himself
for the girl he loves, he has a very poor
notion of what love really is"
Mrs. Major Murnane rose from her
seat, and almost like soldiers jumping
to attention the other ladies moved and
rustled to the command. Mrs. Muir
name marched-one, two, halt-to her
daughter and Lieutenant Vaughan.
Lieutenant Vaughan" she said, you
have gained the love of an angel, and
she is worthy Of you. God bless you
bothp
She kissed them each upon the brow
| and made a quick triumphant officers
about face and marched back to her
seat.
Mary slipped away, and Vaughan
| afterward bade his hostess a dutiful
| farewell.
He was out early the next morning,
but 1t seemed that others had been
up before him. He met Murnane on
the walk, and Mary's eyes were aglow,
and she was a-tremble. She held out
her hand.
81 know all that you have done,"
she said. "and 1 thank you so much.
| 1t is grand to have power and to use 1t
| as you have done, john"
"Now, what is all this about?"
"Don't pretend you don't know"
"But don't"
"Why, Arthur mean Mr.. Graves
has had a telegram. His commission
| is signed, and we know you worked
hard to push him to the front. Thank
you, thank your
"And who told you at this early hour
that he had got telegram"
| 81 just met him." she said.
"Oh, dear-those early morning walks
and morning rides"
"But now he is a commissioned Off
Ger, John, don't you think my mother
might yield little? Do you think we
really ought to do this?"
81 have known Mrs. Murnane," said
Vaughan slowly, 'for twenty years,
and 1 know that she will never yield.
confess l am afraid of her, and be-
lieve if she perseveres she will really
compel me to marry you"
"Oh, John, but this looks so desper-
ate a measurew
Vaughan looked round the broad
plain.
Before you could get to the rail.
way" he said, ''you would be overtak-
en-, and Graves would be put under ar.
rest, and you would be sent to a con-
vent. Now, by my way you cannot be
pursued, and, you see, you will compel
your mother to give her assent. Three
The midland journal., 1902-12-26
Great Fish HnrYent.

The total harvest of sea fish sold at
Gloucester and Boston, which are the
principal markets, during the past
year, officially reported, amounted to
162,21s,921 pounds, worth $4,ss5, ,1O2, of
which the Newfoundland banks pro-
duced something more than $4,000, 900
pounds, while the grounds off the New
England coast yielded nearly 81, 600, 900
pounds.-Albany Argus.
The midland journal., 1902-12-26
The Very Image of Papa.

"Of course, it's a healthy, well--
formed baby, Lucy" said the young
father to his wife, as he stood over
the cradle critically inspecting his
first-born, "and will be a credit to
the family when 1t grows older; but
it's awfully ugly just now."
Dear little thing" cooed neigh
Dor who happened to drop in few
moments later. Its the very image
of it's apa."-Tit- Bits.
The midland journal., 1902-12-26
The Blood of the soldier.

Il suppose, colonel" said the beau
tiful grass widow, ''that there often
are moments when you wish you were
again on the battlefield, thrilled by the
roar and fired by the excitement Of
war"
YES" he answered, looking around
eagerly for an avenue of escape and
seeing none, "even now the old feeling
comes back to me."-Chicago Record.
Herald.
The midland journal., 1902-12-26
Points OF Resemblance.

Observation-Disclosures boys, you know,
are like postage stamps.
Yeast-When they stick to their let
ters, suppose?
"No."
Because they're found among the
males"
"Oh, no."
"Well, I give it up"
"Why, they never perform their
mission in life until they are we'll
licked. ed."-Yonkers Statesman.
The midland journal., 1902-12-26
Such Is Fame.

"Where can l find Lawyer Smith p
asked the stranger of the colored jani-
tor in a downtown Office building.
DAY am er Mistah Sniff on de seek
on flooh, sah," replied the venerable
African. HE all uster be er lawyer,
but he amt no moh.'
"What is he now" asked the stran-
ger.
HE amt muffin but er judge now,
sah," replied the old man.-Chicago
News.
The midland journal., 1902-12-26
Has to he MuscuIar

She-Why is it they speak of man
as strong" candidate? He doesn't
have to lift anything, does he?
He-Er-not exactly, but mis-
friends all expect him to carry the
day.-Washington Times.
The midland journal., 1902-12-26
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, wantin,
their accounts stated, will please bring il
their vouchers few days before Court.
Test: r. E. JAMAR, Register
The midland journal., 1902-12-26
NOTICE

BIZ THE ORPHANS COURT FOR CECIL CoUNTY.(
January IA, 1902.
ORDERED, That all Administrators, Ex
ecutors and Guardians that have not state
an account within year. come forward am
do the same. or show cause to the contrary
or they will be cited up.
Test: R. E. JAMAR, Register
The midland journal., 1902-12-26
Talent Versus Genius.

"How long did it take you to write
that book of yours"
about four weeks"
"How much did you get for tt"
zone thousand dollars"
Huh! l made that in four seconds
the other day. / thought up a good
name for a new health food."-Chicago
Tribune.
The midland journal., 1902-12-26

"Do you remember that dark COM
plexioned girl who was visiting the
Pringles last summer"
eyes"
"They said she had Indian blood In
her veins. But don't believe it."
"Why not?"
"If she had been anything of an In
dian she wouldn't have married bald
headed dman."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The midland journal., 1902-12-26
.EAvK GOING NORTH

Trains leave Oxford for Philadelphia at 90
q. m. and 21S p. m. Market train leaves
Rowlandville Tuesdays and Fridays at $50;
Liberty Grove S.S5; Colora. s4i; Rising Sun, $3.50.
Bylmar, 9.O6; Nottingham. 49, Oxford, 1000 q. m,
arriving at South st. ass p. m.
Sunday train caves Oxford at So arriving in
Philadelphia at 9.l2 .. m; and $40. arriving in
Philadelphia ct 1853 p. m; Saturday only. $40 p m
]. B. HUTCHINSON, J.R. WOOD.
Geal. Manager. Gen. Pdss'r agent.
The midland journal., 1902-12-26
If you feel i'll and need a pill
Why not purchase the best?
DeWitt's Little Early Risers

Take one-they do the rest.
w. H. Howell, Houston, Tex, writes
have used Little Early Riser Pills in my
family for constipation, sick headache,
etc. To their use am indebted for the
health of my family. Eli T. Reynolds.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-25

He had not noticed my absence, and |
congratulated myself upon shrcwd
piece of work. | had at last deter
mined to bring matters TO climax.
1t was two days after this before
got the opportunity to call upon Miss
Stetson. | wanted to redeem her prom
Use made on the day of her horseback
accident.
had learned through an accident
that DR.. Squrcs would he away on
Tuesday and that he would not return
until late at night. did not know
what his mission was or where he
was going. All that concerned me was
that he would be absent and the house
would be left in charge of his old
servant.
1t was the knowledge Of this that
made me anxious to appoint Tuesday
for the little experiment had in
mind.
When reached the Stetson man
sion, | was informed that Miss Stet
son was engaged. The servants knew
me by this time, and while they did
not exactly treat me as one of their
number they did not accord me all the
courtesy due a gentleman. Twas told
to take seat until the person who
was with Miss Stetson had gone.
My name was not even carried up
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-25

that"
didn't you hit him. father" asked
youthful voice which I recognized
as that of the seventeen year son
Of Mr.. Jaimson.
II don't know. DO you see any signs
of blood in the basement?"
They went down another fight of
stairs, and would have made bold
dash for liberty then had not the pres
cnce Of some Of the frightened scrv-
ants in the upper hall prevented me.
Half an hour later they returned up
stairs. Fortunately for me no thought
Of search for another burglar en-
tered their minds. MIR. Jaimson tried
to calm the servants and the ladies by
saying:
"Now all 20 to bed again. There is
no more danger. He has left the
house, and we arc safer than ever. A
burglar never enters a house the sec
ond time"
Gradually they separated and re-
turned to their bedrooms. Only the
old man and his wife remained in the
hall within my hearing. When every
thing was quiet again, he said:
ELLEN, recognized the burglar to.
night beyond doubt"
"Why, Edward. who was heY" his
wife asked quickly.
"You will hardly believe me, Ellen,
when I tell you. but it is true. I could
not have been mistaken"
Then he lowered his voice and said:
at was Charles Goddard"'
impossible, Edward; impossible!
You were excited and could not sec
we'll"
mo, Ellen; there was no mistake 7
faced him in the hall and could have
shot him dead. But the surprise at
meeting him unnerved me. Then I
merely tried to wound him and not to
kill him when he rushed downstairs"
Their bedroom door closed then, and
l heard no more. But what more did
I need? / saw the game was up. My
master was recognized, and nothing
but family friendship could ever in
duce Mr.. Jaimson to hold his secret.
waited in my concealed place for
several hours before daring to venture
out. Then as l saw daylight begin.
ming to break l boldly left the alcove
walked downstairs with my shoes in
my hand, unfaStcned one Of the parlor
windows and dropped out upon the
soft grass. | did not stop to close the
window. but hurried home in time to
get in my room before the servants
would be rising.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-25

6ciously planning to save her from
either one, 1t may seem little strange
that one Of my character should find
fault with anybody following the same
line Of business that had occupied my
attention for half a lifetime and that
/ should begin to criticise my master
for crimes that had many times com
mitted. | doubt very much If should
have troubled myself in this way had
not Miss Stetson commanded my re
spect and confidence. She was too
pure and good to fall victim to such
villains. There was sacredness about
her love for Mr. Goddard. even though
1t could never be cousummated in mar
riage. which made her ten times more
beautiful and lovely in my eyes. II
such love had been mine in early life,
l should never have drifted away from
an upright and honorable life.
She was not to marry him. That she
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-25
burden on the grass. She had tainted

burden on the grass. She had tainted
and lay perfectly motionless.
l spent some time in reviving her,
and when she finally opened her eyes
l was more relieved than / had been
when I jcrlsed her from the back OF
the mad runaway. She closed them
again Immediately, but there was a
look Of gratitude in them that repaid
me for all my trouble and danger.
When she finally sat up on the
grassy bank and said that she was all
right I excused myself from further
expressions of gratitude by pretending
to 10 back to look after her horse.
hever was kind to receive thanks
from any one. 1t always embarrassed
the and left me spcechless.
s"Your horse has broken leg" I re-
ported when | returned.
Poor fellow, he must be killed,
suppose" she said. But aren't yoa
hurt?"
mo" answered shortly.
81 almost wish you were so could
show my gratitude by nursing you
back to health" she said, looking me
steadily in the eyes.
turned my head away and an
swercd indfferently:
Can you ride my horse back home
or shall | go for a carriagc?'
81 can walk it," she said, III you
will lend me your arm"
l had to lead my horse by the bride
while she leaned heavily upon my arm
all the way to her house. OF course
such an experience was delicious in a
way, but it was embarra ssng to one
Of my position as well. Certain it is
that she made me her slave from that
day onward.
She persisted in talking about my
brave decd all the way home. First
tried to change the subject by making
Irrelevant replies and suggestions and
then by total silence. But she could
not be stopped or turned to another
| subject. For the tenth time she said
seriously and earnestly:
II wish you would tell me how
can repay you. Isn't there something
you want or that can do for you?"
I remained silent a moment and Their
said slowly:
"Ycs. ma am there is something"
She looked at mo inquiringly.
81 just want you to trust me and tc
believe in me-" ! continued. "Som,
day might make a strange request OF
you. All l ask is that you will have
/ confidence in me and believe that it Is
all for your good. 1t may seem very
strange to you ut the time, but l as
sure you it will be all for the best anC
you will thank me for it afterward.
What a peculiar request" she said
smiling.
Yes, it is peculiar, but it is all ask
Of you"
"Well you shall have your wish.
will do whatever you ask of me at any
time"
IAN right. shall remind you of II
some day"
We parted at her gate. would not
go in. but excused myself on the
ground that 1t was necessary to gC
back with somebody and attend to hel
wounded horse.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-25

me than the one | had saved from al
most certain death. 1t panied me to
see that his affection for her was gen.
ulne and Yet not strong enough to in
duce him to give up his double life.
believe that If anything serious had
happened to her he would ha We mourned
for her as much as ever man did for
woman. Nevertheless he continued to
practice secretly profession that
would cause pain worse than death if
she discovered it.
Realizing that matters were reaching
climax, | determined to make a bold
stroke and try to induce my master to
turn away from his evil ways. | had
firm faith in him outside of his one
weakness. If he was once confronted
with his crimes and warned that an
exposure would ruin him for life. he
might relent There was possibility
or saving him from himself and from
the doctors influence. l had the pow
er within me to do it. ! could face
him and Dr. Squires with their crimes
and threaten them with exposure if
the latter did not Immediately leave
the place and the former promise to
reform.
1t might prove risky experiment
to permit such man to marry a
sweet, pure woman like Miss Stetson,
but there was the possibility of mu-
tually happy union, while there would
be nothing but misery and unhappi-
ness for both if my master was arrest
ed and punished for his crimes. Choos-
ing what considered the lesser Of
two evils, l decided to make the e1.
pertinent.
A sense Of honor still kept me from
approaching my master and telling
him all that knew. l had given him
my word that | would never mention
meeting him in any other guise than
that Of gentleman, or, in other words,
our accidental meeting as common bur
glars was to be blotted from my mind
unless we were thrown together again
under similar circumstances.
l now determined to create those
circumstances to suit my own purpose.
Several days after this when learn
ed that he had an engagement at DR..
Squires' In the evening | made prep
arations to follow him again. This
time was posted so that would not
give him the opportunity to escape
from me in the darkness.
1t was ftful. moonlight night The
moon came up about II o'clock, but
the clouds in the heavens partly shut
It from view. 1t cast waverng. van.
ishing shadows upon the calm earth
which were exceedingly aggravauing
They were so deceptive In appeara nee
that l felt my task would be doubly
difficult.
My master left the house at the
usual time and proceeded to walk lei
surely toward the doctors. followed
him at some distance, not making any
special effort to keep him In view. |
knew that he was not anticipating any
shadowing, and we both made our
way to the old mansion according to
our own notions.
! hurried little toward the end Of
the walk to make sure that he entered
the house, reached a vantage point
just in time to see the door open and
close behind him. Then | amused my
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-25

time. unpleasant drea ms disturbed me,
and awoke with n start
1t was still early in the morning
when | dressed and knocked at my
masters door He was sleeping sound
ly, and | dislikcd to rouse him. But
was fearful lest he had been wounded
the night before, and | could not leave
the house on tho mission | had in view
until had ssccrtained. l showed his
never locked It a night and asked him
if he wished anything.
NO, William; not yet" he replied in
sleepy voice. Il am very tired this
morning and shall not get up until
lunch time. fave good lunch for me,
and | will be ready"
His face was pale, but not more so
than usual after his night visits to DR..
Squres
There is nothing wrong with you
this morning. l hOpeT | ventured TO
remark.
mo, William, except that I'm very
weary and sleepy. Why do you ask
He looked inQuiringly at me, and |
stammered.
Nothing, only you look pale. !
thought maybe you were ILL"
mo, I'm not sick-mercly tired.
Leave me for few hours"
closed the door softly. satisfied that
he was unhurt.
After giving directions to the serv-
ants about an early lunch for my mas
ter l left the house and started on 4
brisk walk toward Mr.. Jaimson's
house. 1t was essential that | should
have an interview with him before he
saw my master or talked TO anybody
about the previous nights robbery.
He was at breakfast when l was
ushercd into the library. insisted up
urging the servant to report that my
business was very important.
Ten minutes later he appeared in
the library. He was man past mid
die age, stout of figure and stern OF
feature. l realized that he was man
not easily turned from any course
which he considered just. He bowed
Il haven't the pleasure of knowing
you, l believe"
was dressed in new suit of
clothes, and l 6attered myself that
would pass for gentleman among
strangers.
"No, sir but that Is not necessary
| said briskly and with the air Of one
81 ,th mil hot 70 n
with you about last nights robbery"
He started visibly and then said
smilngly:
"Ah. | see! You're detectivew
l made no direct reply to this, but
added:
81 think the robbers who have re
Gently been terrorizing the neighbor'
hood will soon be cornered"
He smiled again and said:
Possibly. l know something about
it that may lead to important results.
II know that" | answered, land that
is why l have come thus early to see
you"
How do you know it?' he respond
| ed.
THAT isn't the point. not only
know that you know good deal about
| it. but | know exactly the information
that leads you to think you can expose
the robbers"
He looked inquisitively at me and
then said frownngly:
what is it that l know or that you
think / know
l looked around the room as II ex
pected somebody might he listening.
I'VE are alone" he said shortly.
"You recognized the burglar las
night before you shot at him." l sale
impressively.
He gave a startled look ut me an(
stammered:
"Who told you-has my wife tolt
anybody-she was the only one
"Never mind that" ! replied, way
| ing my hands. Il know. That il suf
hcient for my present purpose"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-25

Just passed through. When she en-
tered, stood before her as said;
You must pardon me for telling you
an untruth, but / could not do other
wise in the presence of your guest, l
do not come with message from my
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-25
CHAPTER XVI.

MOVING beyond doubt
now the double deal
ing of both my master
and DR.. Squi,es, l
found myself sympa-
tnizinC with Miss Stet,
son and almost uncou-