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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-06-26
HE HAD TWO TRADES.
0Grandpa Dave" Had Them, But He
Didn't Work at Them Very
Steadily.

When Dave Stubs, aged %, married
Mrs. Maria Jones, who had three
grown daughters, one of whom was
also widow with a child, every lady
in the village began to call him Gran
pa Dave" Mrs. Maria and her three
daughters supported themselves, the
little boy and Dave by taking in wash
ing. The ''girls"-all over 35 years of
Aggravated to work out" but their
young stepfather wouldn't allow it, re-
lates the Detroit Free Press.
"I've got some PRIDE said he, IAN
I won't have none O my folks workin'
in other folkses' Kitchens
So Gran'pa Dave and his stepdaugh-
ter's boy, Little Bill, loafed around to-
gether all day; while the four women
washed and ironed to keep the cup
board supplied. Little Bill wasn't big
enough to carry water or saw wood,
and Gran'pa Dave could only be in
duced to lend that much aid to the
family by the preliminary payment of
dime. When the dime was not at
hand Mrs. Maria and the girls" had
to carry their own wash water from
the spring behind the hill and pick up
wood enough over in the nearby woods
to keep the fire going.
One day neighbor, in straits for
a helping hand, came over to engage
Gran'pa Dave to saw wood for her.
He accepted the engagement reluct-
antly. He said he had two trades-he
was carpenter and a turner, and man
with two trades oughtn't to get so low
as to saw wood for outside folks.
But you don't work at your trades"
urged the neighbor.
NO." said Dave, "but I've got 'em,
an | kin work at 'em when l want ter;
an when l feel able an kin get job"
Two whole days passed before Gram
pa Dave appeared to enter on the
wood saving contract. He said he had
been busy trying to borrow sawbuck.
For half an hour the weak, watery-eyed
young man labored cautiously with the
saw and the wood. Then he disap-
peared for an hour. When he reap
peared he said he had been over home
to get piece of carpet to stand on.
Another half hour of slow toll was
counted in his favor; and again he dis
appeared-not to come again.
Towards evening the neighbor who
had engaged him went over to see what
was the matter. Mrs. Maria and the
three girls were hard at work wash
ing under the back shed. Gran'pa
Dave was not in sight.
isn't your husband coming to finish
my wood?" the neighbor asked.
"No'm." answered Mrs. Maria. "Me
an tn girls won't let him work out
hathaway. A man 'at's got two
trades oughtn't ter git so low down as
ter saw other folkses' wood"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-06-26
WIDE-AWAKE SALESMAN.
He Was Good at Selling Goods, But He
Finally Overdid the
Forcing Act.

There are some very enterprising
statesmen in this old town." remarked a
1Gung department clerk to a reporter
for the Washington Star the other
day. "That new rain coat you have
on recalls to my mind one fellow in
particular who runs an establishment
here and who takes all the cake and
what cold pie that isn't working when
it comes to getting rid of Stock" con-
tinued the young man, who always has
money the LIST and 18th of each month
rs result of his connection with the
work of Uncle Sam.
About two months ago 1 went into
this mans store and paid little bill
l owed him and then started for the
street door, when he stopped me with
a pleasant remark. l paused with the
intention of being polite and he asked
me if there wasn't something else 1
wanted. 1 tried to assure him there
was nothing 1 wished for, but he
wasn't satisfied. There was nice
looking raincoat hanging on a frame
and that furnished him a clew for
fastening it upon me.
"'This is just what you want he be-
gan, convincingly taking up the skirt
of the coat to show it's good qualities.
II differed with him and declared
that 1 had an old one and would have to
make it do for the season, but the fell
low kept right after me and finally
began to weaken under his argument.
At last fell back on the beaten Gus
toners last resort and declared that
had no money.
He looked at me with an expression
on his face denoting that l had wound
ed him deeply in even suggesting that
the finascial part of the matter was
any consideration to him, and then
said, affably:
"That's all right; you're good as
money in the bank with me-
81 told him 1 didn't know when I
could pay for it, but he declared that it
made no difference to him if l never
paid for it. He was tired of seeing the
coat hanging around; it was in the way
and took up too much room. 1t might
better be doing some one some good
| than hanging around in the store.
could pay him for it whenever | got
ready, and take plenty of time q about
it, too.
! We'll, of course, / took the coat.
Wore it home and congratulated my
self on having such good friend in
business here who had so much con-
tidence in me.
Il wore the new coat down to the Of
flee next morning. When 1 reached my
desk the messenger told me there was
a man waiting to see me, so went out
in the corridor. The fellow handed
me slip of paper, and to my intense
surprise and other things, found it
was bill for $25 for that blankety
blank raincoat l had walked away with
the night before.
Did 1 say anything? Well, didn't 1
say something! L sent word by the
collector that l would call at the store
in the evening. When l got there the
proprietor was ont, but told his work.
ing force what l thought of him in
language both violent and expressive.
Then took off the raincoat and threw
1t on the counter and made the clerk
give me receipt for it. No more of
that mans goods for me-"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-06-26
Ladies' and Children Invited.

All ladies and children who cannot
stand the shocking strain of laxative
syrups, cathartics, etc, are invited to try
the famous Little Early Risers. They are
different from all other pills. They do
not purge the system. Even a double
dose will not grippe, weaken or sicken;
many people call them the Easy Pill.
w. II. Howell, Houston, Tex, says
nothing better can be used for constipa
ton. sick headache, etc Bob Moore,
Lafayette, Ind. says all others grippe and
s;cken, while DeWitt's Little Early
Risers do their work we'll and easy.
Eli 7. Reynolds,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-06-26
FOR THE HOUSEHOLD.
Fiber Floor Covering, Veranda Fur.
nishing, Couch Covers, ETC., for
Summer.

The new fiber floor covering which Is
taking the place of Chinese and Japan
csc mattings to some extent possesses
at least two advantages over the lat
ter; the fiber can be sewed like cloth,
and it is quite odorless. 1t comes in
rugs of various sizes, as well as by the
yard. A rug nine by twelve feet costs
about ten dollars. The fiber carpet re-
sembles ingram rather than mating.
1t is made of paper dyed in the pulp and
tightly twisted. 1t is greatly in de-
mand for country houses and porches,
Eays the New York Post.
The furnishing of the veranda as a
summer parlor is fashion that it is
to be hoped will not be abandoned 1t
is we'll enough to fetch chairs and per-
haps tables out as they are called for,
but the comfort of having the chairs
and tables already there, with rugs I'M
derfoot, movable lattices to exclude
the glare of the sun, books and flowers,
and general air of livabIeness, is not
to be underestimate. Rugs and furni-
ture are now to be had in good colors
and designs, and in materials which
will not be injured by summer show
ers. Among the carpets are the paper
fbers, cocoa fibers, Mazourk Mood,
and buffalo grass rugs.
For couch covers Indian durries are
popular, because of their cheerful
coloring and bold, pleasing patterns.
They come in dull reds, blues, greens
and Colds, and are not very expensive.
A large durrie costs about SIS. While
rain will not injure durries, they
should not be exposed to showers as
they hold the dampness and are rem
dered unfit to lie OF sit upon for sew
eral hours.
In season when white is so much
worn, it is well to know and under
stand the use of pipe clay as cleanser.
To clean n white or light colored cloth
garment the following process is rec
commended: Put equal parts of pipe
clay and whiting into piece of thin
old muslin or linen and tie up to form a
small ball. Place the garment to be
cleansed on table and cover it with
clean bran. Rug thoroughly with the
ball of pipe clay, shake off the bran,
and brush with perfectly clean whisk
broom. Boys white flannel sailor suits
may be cleaned in this way. For white
belts and shoes the pipe clay is in
valuable.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-06-26
HINTS ON DRESS DETAILS.
Dainty Materials for Ornamental
Uses i'm Costumes for the
Summer Season,

For morning neck wear there are
the daintiest of deep embroidered
turnover lawn collars, fastening
across with either emerald, turquoise
or garnet studs.
Spotted muslins and grass lawns are
used for many of the newest shirt
waists, says the Brooklyn Eagle.
There is renewal of favor this sea-
son for the old-fashioned Yak lace,
that coarse kind of decoration which
was much in vogue some years ago. 1t
is being used upon the light spring
woolens, and also upon linen dresses,
being dyed to the same color as the
material.
Chiffon gathered and plated and
decorated with petals Of silk, or spots
of chenille, or lines of ribbon velvet
run through insertions of lace make
some elaborate deep cape collars.
Black lace medallions encrusted upon
white lace or white media lions of diff
ferent and finer kind of lace than that
of the foundation are details which
give a finish and refinement to deep
cOlidrS.
Elbow sleeves characterize many of
the muslin bodices, and one sees
gaugings on almost every other skirt
In Paris the new short skirt called
the trotteuse is quite generally adopt
ed for morning wear. 1t quite clears
the ground and demands smart boots
and slim figure to be really becom-
ing.
A stylish costume made in short
walking length worn at a fashionable
resort this spring was of blue and green
tartan. Over the killed skirt was a
short basqued green taffeta coat, braid
ed with green and trimmed with ball
shaped gold buttons, worn together
with jaunty blue straw small toque
simply ornamented by green wings.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-06-26
The butcher ana HIS HAT.

Il always thought it paid to be polite
until l got into this business" re-
marked a prosperous retail butcher,
but find that it costs me about $25
year. My trade is with nice people,
and when fashionable women come
into the shop l have to tip my hat to
them. A butchers fingers are always
more or less greasy from handling the
meat, and in about a month a new hat
is no longer fit to wear, Grease is
about the only thing that won't come
out of derby, and | will be the hat
ter's best customer until the weather
grows warm and l will be able TO go
bareheaded. IN. Y. Times.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-06-26
Reduced Ra:es 10 Ashevi,le, N. C.

Fer the ien' fit OF thos, desiring to attend the
meeting OF the National Music Teachers Associa.
ton. to b" held at Ash vile. O. June 30 to July
!. the Pennsylvania Railroad Company will sell
round trip tickets to Asheville from all stations
on its lines, June &c 80 inclusive good to return
until July 10, inclusive at reduced rates. By
depositing tickets with Special Agent at Ashevile,
not later than July 10 and payment of fee of fifty
cents, an extension of final return limit may he
obtained to reach original starting point not later
than October 10.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-06-26
Do You Enjoy What You Eat?

If you don't your food does not do you
much good. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is
the remedy that every one should take
when there is any thing wrong with the
stomach. There is no way to maintain
the health and strength of mind aud body
except by nourishmeut There is no way
to nour'sh except through the stomach.
The stomach must be kept healthy, pure
and sweet or the strength will let down
and disease will set up. No appetite,
nervousness, headache, constipation, bad
breath. sour risirgs, rifting, indigestion,
dyspepsia aul all stomach troubles are
quickly cured by the use of Koiol Dys-
pepsia Cure. Eli 7. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-06-26
That Throbbing Headache

Would quickly leave you, il
you used DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. Thousands of sufferers have
proved their matchless merit for
Sick and Nervous Headaches.
They make pure blood and build
up your health. Only % cents;
money back if not cured. Sold by
L. r. Kirk, druggist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-06-26
Reduced Rates to Boston

On account of the meeting of the First Church
of Christ, Scientists, at Boston, Mass, ON June 2s
to July /, the Pennsylvania Railroad Conf Y
will sell excursion tickets to Boston from all
points on its lines on June 26, o. 2s and 20 good
going on those dates and good to return between
June % and July 2, inclusive, at rate u: single fare
for the round trip, plus $l.0 By depositing
ticket with Joint Agent at Boston. between July /
and inclusive. and payment of fee of fifty cents,
extension of return limit may be obtained to
| August /. For stop.over privileges and further
information consult nea est ticket agent
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-06-26

Select corn that is in just right con-
dition for the table; trim the ears with
a sharp knife, cut down through the
center of each row of kernels and
scrape out the pulp, using a silver
knife. Pack the jars as full as possible
with the corn, pressing it down with
a spoon until the milk comes to the
surface, then heap on another spoon
full and screw on the tops, if the corn
is to be cooked in the boiler. When the
vegetables shrink in the process of
canning it is well, when the lids are
not screwed on, to use the contents of
one jar to fill up the others.-Wash-
ington Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-06-26
Pennsylvania Chautauqua.

For the Pennsylvania Chautauqua, to be held at
Mt. Gretna, Pa, July to August s, 1908. the Penn
syvania Railroad Company will sell special excur-
sion tickets from New York. Philadelphia. Chest
nut Hill, PhGnixville, Wilmington. Perryyille.
FIR frederick. Md. Washington. D c.: East Liberty.
Butler. Indiana, Connesville. Bedford. Clearfi~d,
Martinsburg. Bellefonte. Waterford Canandaigua.
wilkesbarre Tomhicken. Mt Carmel. Lykens, and
principal intermediate points, to Mt Gretna and
return at reduced rates. Tickets will be sold June
% to August s, inclusive. and will be good to
return until August 10. inclusive. Fer specific
rates. consult ticket agents.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-06-26
Sour


No appetite, loss of strength, nervous
ness, headache, constipation, bad breath,
general debility. sour risings, and catarrh of
the stomach are all due to indigestion. Kodol
cures indigestion. This new discovery repre-
sents the natural juices of digestion as they
exist in a healthy stomach, combined with
the greatest known tonic and reconstructive
properties. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure does not
only cure indigestion and dyspepsia, but this
famous remedy cures all stomach troubles
by cleansing, purifying, sweetening and
strengthening the mucous membranes lining
the stomach.
:. Mr.. S. S. Ball, of Ravenswood w. Va, says
was troubled with sour stomach for twenty years.
kodol cured me and we now using It in milk
for baby"
Kodol Digests What You Eat.
Bottles only $l.oo Size holding 2H times the trial
size. which sells for so cents.
Prepared by e. o. Dewitt & CO., CHICAGO
ELI T. REYNOLDS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-06-26

1.-The DEVILS shoe string" is the line
by which some persons in Oklahoma
catch fish. The stirring" is bush. 1t
is beaten into a pulp and thrown into
the water. The stream assumes a
milky color and the fish are thus pois-
oned. In spite of the poison, however,
they are said to be palatable.-Albany
Journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-06-26
Driven To Desperation.

Living at an out of the way
place, remote from civilization, a
family is often driven TO despera-
ton in case of accident, resulting
in Burns, Cuts, Wounds, Ulcers,
etc. Lay in supply of Bucklen's
Arnica Salve. It's the best ON
earth; 25c, at DR.. Kinks Drug
tore.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-06-26
Luxury and Necessity.

MARRIAGE" said the student of so,
cial conditions, sis fast becoming a
luxury"
EYES," assented the other, ''but di-
vorce remains a necessity."-Town
Topics,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-06-26
From the S1xv.

"Where do skye=terriers come
from?" asked four-year-old Maggie.
'Why, 1 should have thought every
body knew they came from the sky
when it rains cats an dogs!" ex.
claimed fve-year-old Bobby, con-
temptuously.-Boston Globe.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-06-26

'Do you know that little boy of mine
says some of the brightest things you
ever heard?"
HE does, Ell? Doesn't take after his
father much, does hep" - Chicago
American.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-06-26
Dear Patrons :.

Dear Patrons:
BE pleased to state we have full supply STAPLE GRO
Canned Goods Goods Coees Teas
Mackee In Kits and oose-y Extra Norway. Syups
and barrels MoaSses Dried Fruits Salt Bologna Sausage
flour OF different gradeand "Pilbury Beswe
Rrooms, Wooden and Willow Ware, Sc
DOlds Sugar Cured Hams Breakfast
To do business and stay in line encourage cash.
b4FFresh Cabbage Green Vegetables and Bananas
Yours truly,
RsnGsn b p NICHOLS
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-06-26
Frozen Strawberries.

Dissolve one pint of sugar in one
quart of water. Add two quarts of
crushed berries, and freeze until as
thick as mush. Then add one pint OF
cream whipped and pack in ice and
Salt.-Home Magazine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-06-26

Dora-Wouldn't it be lovely if we
had $35, 900, 900?
Clara-Of course.
Dora-Perfectly Heavenly! This
book on Facts and Figures" says a
ton of diamonds can be bought for
that.-N. Y. Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-06-26
Feminine Charity.

He-I wonder why Miss Overton is
so sensitive about her age?
She-I can't imagine. She's certain.
ly old enough to have got over little
thing like that long ago.-Chieago
Daily News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-06-26

Doctor" said the STRENGTHENING
man, show many feet of gas does it take
to kill man?"
That's rather queer question"
said the doctor. "Why do you wish
to know?"
"One of the guests of my hotel used
enough of it to kill himself, and l want
to send in proper bill to his eKecu-
tors. Press,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-06-26
One Piece MT a Time.

Miss Smith-You've been losing
flesh lately, haven't you?
Mr.. Jones-Yes; I've been shaving
myself.-Philadelphia Inquirer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-06-26
The Connection,

The Come ctiOn.
To speak of duck of a bonnet"
May seem rather meaningless; still
There's something in this, think upon IL
duck has pretty big bill.
IN. o. Times-Democrat
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-06-26
RISING SUN
Restaurant and Green Grocery.

Having purchased the Restaurant and Green Grocery business from
Morrison White prepared to furnish the public with anything
in this line
Ice Cream i'll large small quantities. Full lines of Con-
tectionery, Tobacco and Cigars. Green Groceries
of all kinds in season.
Yonr patronage solicited
TOWN HALL BUILDING FRANK CAMPBELL.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-12-03
WALLINGPORD

The annual Christmas sale of st.
Paurs guild will be held this evening In
the parish house, opening at o'clock.
Supper at $50.
There were eight deaths in town dur
ing the month of November.
c. w. Blakeslee & Sons OF New Ha-
ven have started work at the end of the
Montowese electric road to prepare the
highway for the Wallingford Tram
ways trolley line. 49, - @.s -
The board OF burgesses held its first
regular business meeting Tuesday even
ing and quickly disposed of the bust
ness which was considerable, and was in
session only forty minutes. ~
The snowstorrn which has been ex-
oected here for nearly week has not
as vet put in an appearance, although
a few fakes fell yesterday morning and
afternoon. @98*. 'ssST Il
Another small snowstorm started in
early last evening, but bid fair, like its
numerous predecessors, to f1zzle out
without anything like sleighing.
The moon not only lights up the
borough now evenings but also illurnin-
ates the ponds for the skaters, who are
enjoying the sport every day and even
ing.
Rev. Louis +. Berry leaves to-day to
assume his duties as pastor In Stam-
Cord.
Frank Collins has been elected man.
ager and Joseph Fleming captain of the
high school football eleven for 1904.
John Fleming was taken to the Meri-
den hospital yesterday.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-12-03

occasion. But, before we could do this.
the committee courteously sought out
the strangers and invited them as
guests, presenting each with the neatly
printed and very witty programs in .ad-
vance of the hour Where was the
roast to be held? No one could answer
that question. 1t was kept as profound
a secret as ever a honeymoon trip. till
the hour arrived. This is the invariable
custom of this time-honored frolic.
Berea college has two festivals, one in
the fall, and one in the spring, which
are carried out just as the students
please, and this was one of them.
Supper-time came. The student In
the dining room had been warned, but
the silver was carefully counted. to see
that no misguided son or daughter had
been guilty of borrowing any spoons.
There was a Gathering Of dishes as the
girls. hurried to get through with the
washing and wiping in time to join the
procession, which was to start from the
ladies hail, going out as the old patri-
arch went not knowing whittier. The
hour struck. The committee Of young
men with lanterns appeared under the
beautiful trees which adorn the grounds
The boys and girls fell into line, scores
of them, hundreds of them; for,
though the winter term brings more
students, so that last year there were
more than $50 in ALL 1t seemed quite a
regiment that filed out Of the yard,
down a side street, through various
gats, across mysterious fields and tree
studded pastures. A pair of intelligent
mules. driven by the delightful secre-
tary Of the school, made it easy for his
charming bride and the lady in black
and the lady In gray to keep up with
the procession. Two dancing bonfires
lured us as the goal of the pilgrimage.
The place was a grassy field majestic
oaks scattered at intervals upon the
gentle slope. In a trice the greensward
was covered with the tfrong, laughing,
chatting, well-behaved boys and girls,
with teachers, professors, and friends
scattered about. The president had
brought cushions and shawls. For the
rest Mother Nature offered her grassy
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-12-03

gave short report of the work while
the secretary. Miss Ellen Strong Bart
lett, gave comprehensive review of
the work done the past year. This re-
port will be printed in full in the Cour-
Ter on Friday.
Officers for the year were chosen as
follows: President. Mrs. Charles E.
Graves: vice president, Mrs. George P.
North; treasurer, Mrs. Timothy Cowles;
secretary, Miss Ellen Strong Bartlett:
executive committee, Mrs. Timothy H.
Bishop, Mrs. Charles E. Graves. Mrs.
Timothy Cowles, Mrs. Theron F. Foote,
Mrs. F. M. Brown. Mrs. Thomas B. Os-
borne, Mrs. Grace Brown Salisbury, Mrs.
George P. North, Miss ]. r. Terry, Mrs.
J. NJ. Hoppin, jr., Mrs. E. s. Hall, Mrs.
J. H. Plat, Mrs. c. E. P. Sanford, Mrs.
Fred L. Minor, Mrs. S. Dwight Bowers,
Mrs. Ernest S. Hill, Mrs. T. A. B2stwick
and Mrs. Leslie Moulthrop. Mrs. David
M. Harris was elected Bible teacher.
The honorary members Of the society
are Mrs. Eli Whitney Blake. Mrs. Jus
tus S. Hotchkiss. Mrs. George w.
Staples. Mrs. H. w. Broughton, Mrs.
William Hillhouse. Mrs. Thomas Fab
ricue. and Mrs. r. S. Stiles.