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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17
TOOK ONE CHANCE TOO MANY.
English Actor who Had a Liking for
Running for Trains Got q
Lesson.

From st. Louis comes the story of
young Englishman in one of Charles
Frohman's road companies who had
been making a great deal of fun of
American railroads. The trains were
slow; sleeping cars were not so comfort
able or convenient as they had been
cracked up to be; and really, fell
low who knew how to use his legs
could run with the train for a mile
or two, and then hook on to the plat
form of the rear car as easily as get
ting on London bus.
He was a good runner, an all
around athlete, and he backed up his
criticisms by jumping off the train
occasionally when it was toiling up
a steep grade and sprinting along
side for a mile or so while the 9TH
er members of the company stood on
the platform and encouraged him.
At stations it was his delight to rush
from the refreshment room at the
last moment and make connection
with the rear car, when everybody
thought he would surely be left be-
|iihu' HC IudhiScI IOIhOus VI dGcu
with him, says the New York Times.
look here" he said, "these capers
are all very funny, but they give me
heartache. We are carrying no
understudy for your. part, and some
night when the curtain goes up you
won't be there"
''I'll take my chances" was the
curt reply.
He met his Waterloo at a little way
station where the accommodation
train was transformed into an express
for hundred-mile run, and where
the stop was just long enough for a
change of engines and crew. This
fact was howled for the understand
ing of every passenger by the con-
ductor and brakeman, and the young
English actor was advised to refrain
from his customary visit to the re-
freshment room. He made no reply,
but when the train stopped he got
off as usual. 1t was his fad to wear
shoulder knapsack, similar to those
carried by mountain tourists, in
which he carried his comb, pair of
army brushes, razor, toothbrush, and
other toilet necessities.
In less than half minute there
were two shrill toots from the loco
motive, and the express bounded off
on its journey. The young English
man rushed from the refreshment
room prepared to do his last-plat-
form trick, but he found that the
train was about 100 yards out of
reach. He saw the manager and
few members Of the company on the
rear platform reckoning to him to
come on, and he used his wonderful
legs for all they were worth. The
track was strewn with toilet ar
ticles, razor here, toothbrush
there, and tourists cap blown off
somewhere in the scrub.
The manager said something to
the brakeman in the rear car, and
he pulled the bellcord The train
came to stop, just as the conductor
rushed back to see what the mat
ter was, and the exhausted actor
climbed aboard. In a iiffy the train
started again, and the manager called
the actor into the smoking car
"Mr. -" he said, "this little Joke
and stopping this train has cost me
$50, which will be deducted from your
salary. Any more nonsense of that
sort will cost you your position. I
am not going to take any chances
with a blanked idiot who wants to
back his legs against Baldwin loco
| m otive,,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17
PIGEONS WERE CAUTIOUS.
Wise Birds Knew When They Had
Enough and Went Home
with Their Jags.

speaking of pigeons and the
queer antics they sometimes play, a
funny thing happened to we'll
known fancier in this city the other
day. said a man who lives uptown,
reports the New Orleans Times-Dem-
ocrat, ''and L may say right here
that the man who doesn't believe the
pigeon is a cunning member when it
comes to the business of regulatin
its own affairs is very much mis-
taken.
"The man in question had a few
birds in his flock he wanted to get
rid of. He could not get close
enough to put his hands on them,
so he resorted to little expedient
to catch the willy members. He got
a lot of rice and soaked it in whisky,
BY getting them to eat lot of this
whisky-soaked stuff he thought he
would make them drunk, and then it
would be an easy matter to catch
them. He thought they would cat
until they were drunk and then keel
over in the yard, so he would have
nothing to do but pick them up.
"He shelled out enough rice to
make drove of hogs drunk, and he
began to think his little axnersment
was going to prove a failWN&. = The
pigeons did not fail to show the eff
fects of the whisky. They were de-
cidedly booty and seemed to be hav-
ing deal of fun out of the game.
They would hop around on the
ground quite merrily, and would now
and then take little whirl I'D in
the air just for the fun of the thing.
Directly one of the pigeons few up
to the little house in the rear of the
yard. Soon another followed. This
thing kept up until the last one of
the birds had flown into the pigeon
house. There was a noisy clatter in
the house which had been taken
charge of by the birds for awhile.
and then suddenly the noise died out.
The pigeons all went to sleep and
did not venture out until they had
slept their jag off.
"The little expedient had proved a
failure, and up to this good day the
man has never been able to get rid
of the bad lot of pigeons, and the
chances are that he will not get
rid of them until he shoots them"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17
A Thoughtful Man.

M. M. Austin of Winchester,
Ind, knew what to do in the hour
of need. His wife had such an
unusual case of stomach and liver
trouble, physicians could not help
her. He thought of and tried DIR.
Kings New Life Pills and she got
relief at once and was finally cured.
Only 25c, at DR.. Kinks drug store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17
Turkey BOudins.

Chop the meat very finely, add an
equal quantity of stale bread crumbs
which have been soaked in milk for
ten minutes and then squeezed, sea-
son highly with salt, pepper, minced
onion and parsley, and a pinch of
powdered mace. Add sufficient we'll
beaten eggs to moisten so that the
mixture can be dropped from spoon.
If there is a large quantity and eggs
are expensive, one-fourth of a cup
full of cream or rich milk may be
added to every two eggs. Fill the
mixture into small buttered molds or
cups, stand in a pan of hot water,
and place in moderately hot oven
until they are firm in the center.
Turn out carefully on hot platter,
and serve with tomato or cream
sauce.-Home Magazine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17
Due Notice is Served.

Due notice is served on the public gen.
orally that DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
is the only salve on the market that is
made from the pure unadulterated witch
hazel. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve has
cured thousands of cases of piles that
would not yield TO any other treatment
and this fact has brought out many
worthless counterfeits. Those persons
who get the genuine DeWitt's Witch
HazelSalve are never disappointed, be.
cause it cures. Eli 7. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17
Makes A Clean Sweep.

There's nothing like doing a
thing thoroughly. Of all the Salves
you ever heard of, Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve is the best. 1t sweeps
away and cures Burns, Sores,
Bruises, Cuts, Boils, Ulcers, Skin
Eruptions and Piles. It's only 25t
and guaranteed to give satisfaction
by l.. h. Kirk, druggist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17
Apple Toast.

Take one cupful of sour milk, one cup
full of brown sugar, or molasses, two
tablespoonfuls of butter, one tea
spoonful baking soda, one pound
of stoned dates, nutmeg, cloves
and cinnamon to suit the taste
and enough coarse whole wheat
flour Tor cold cooked cereal can be
used) to make stiff batter. Turn into
a buttered mold or basin, cover closely
and steam two hours. Serve with any
pudding sauce.-Washingto Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17
Good For Children,

The pleasant to take and harmless One
Minute Cough Cure gives immediate re-
lief in all cases of Cough, Group and La
Grippe because it does not pass imme-
diately into the stomach, but takes effect
right at the seat of the trouble. Il draws
out the inflammation, heals and soothes
and cures permanently by enabling the
lungs to contribute pure life-giving and
life-sustaining oxygen to the blood and
tissues. Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17

A number of the large coal com
panies in Pennsylvania are prepar-
ing to install electricity throughout
their mines for light and power
purposes. This innovation will
supplant the mule and will be the
means of sending thousands of these
beasts of burden to the surface to
bask in the sunlight, that see not IA
ray of it from one years end to
the other after being put to work
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17
Harriag e Licenses.

Arthur Butler and Mary e.
Diiks, both of Elkton.
Thomas Moran and Hannah
Bannon, both of Port Deposit.
William Graham, of Long Level,
Pa Ada Robinson, of Zion.
Colored David Webster and
Lena Bond, both of Port Deposit.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17

Take one and one-half cupfuls milk,
one-half cupful -four, one egg, one
tablespoonful sugar, one teaspoonful
baking powder; mix heaten egg and
milk together, add sugar, then baking
powder and -four; lastly, stir in one
cupful cooked, sweetened cranberries;
with spoon drop in hot butter on
gridiron. Serve with butter and pow
dered ugar.-Homem Magazine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17
NOTES OF THE MODES.
Some of the Feminine Finery That
Will Be in Vogue the COM
ing Season.

From present indications, the new
modes are inspired by those of 1880,
only the designers are adding grace to
their conception, and adapting them to
the twentieth century, reports the
Brooklyn Eagle.
Handsome lace collars will possibly
take a fresh shape, but will form the
most important part of the bodice Of
the spring costume.
Evening gowns, trimmed with arti-
fetal blossoms, are a feature of the sea-
sons styles. Passion flowers, violets,
iris, heartseese and roses leadithe way,
and there are often several tones of the
same flower on one dress.
Bright colors and neutral tints di-
vide fashionable patronage.
The three-quarter coat fitting the fig
ure slightly, very full in the basque,
and worn with handsome waistcoats,
will come in when furs are laid aside.
Some of the hats trimmed with fur
are made of white beaver, white velvet
or felt and adorned with paste and
pearl ornaments. White tulle is not
considered inappropriate nor in white
chiffon to wear on dressy occasions, es-
pecially with the fashionable white
coats, now so much worn, and with
these it is the mode to don pearl orna-
ments.
Wool embroideries head the trim
ming list, with heavy guipure; indeed,
in one gown it is by no means impos-
sible to introduce half dozen kinds
of trimmings. Braiding and embroid-
cry and applications of stones, such as
coral or matrix turquoise, smooth
faced cloths formed into leaflets, che
mile and lace appliques, all these play
their part.
For ordinary lingerie lace is said to
be superseding embroidery as a trim
ming.
The sleeves are feature of modish
evening gowns. Hardly any dress but
has its long. transparent sleeves, gen.
orally dropping below the shoulder, to
leave the top of the arm bare, and head
ed by IA ruche of flowers. Among the
latest styles is loose, full sleeve of
chiffon or tulle to the elbow, thence a
tight mitten of lace, which dispenses
with gloves. Double and treble puffs
are often seen, frequently embellished
with lace and striped with velvet bands.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17
Perhaps a stiII. small Voice.

Mrs. Ferguson reached over, took
long dark hair off her husbands Shout.
der, and held it up for his inspection.
That" he said, angry at the implied
suspicion, sis from the horses name. 1
have been curry-combing him."
What madeyou suppose" she asked,
haughtily, that l thought it was any
thing else?"
At which he shrank back within his
newspaper again, feeling as if he had
kicked hard at something and missed
t-Cleyeland Leader
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17
Physical Versatility.

Waggsby-That new friend of
yours is one of the most versatile
men, anatomically speaking, that 1
have ever seen.
Naggsby-I don't quite understand.
Waggsby-Why, he is the only per-
son | have ever known who was both
knock-kneed and bowlegged.-,Balti-
more American.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17
scraping an Acquaintance.

Boy ION hither side of line fence)
If 1 had face like yours I'd take
it off and let it rest awhile.
New Boy ION the other side)-If I
had face like yours I'd see if I
couldn't run it for enough soap to
give it wasbin'.-Chicago Tribune.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17

Hazel-Yes, l enjoy the society of
Mr.. Westside, He keeps me interested.
He is always saying something that
one never hears from anybody else.
Helen-Really! Has he been propos-
ing to you, too?-N. Y. Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17

Insurance Agent-Now that you
have wife, don't you think you
ought to take out life policy?
Newed-Oh, guess not. 1 don't
think she is going to prove dangerous.
Chicago Daily News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17

Pare young turnips, cut in dice.
Simmer till nearly done. Drain off
nearly all the water. Add enough
cream to barely cover. Salt to taste.
Simmer till tender don't boiD.
Thicker slightly. Serve. - Good
Health,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17

Stern Father-But as you have no
income how do you expect to get along
if you marry my daughter?
Suitor-That's not the point, sir.
How am 1 td get along if l don't mar
ry her?-Chicago Daily News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17
often the, Case.

Youngun-How much a year does it
require for the support of wife?
Oldun-Anywhere from $500 to
$4,000.
Cant you give me something more
definite?"
Eyes; all the husband as."-Chi-
cago Daily News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17
Dear Patrons :.

Dear Patrons:
Be pleased to full supply of STAPLE GRO
CRESsuch Canned Goods Picked Goods Coe Teas Spices
Mackere in kits and ooe-y Norway Syrups in cans
ana barrels Moasses Dried Fruits Salt Meats Bologna Sausage
Flour OF different grades "Psbury Bestwe it. Buckets
Brooms, Wooden and Willow Ware &c.
Dods Cured
To do business and stay in line encourage cash.
Rg~Fresh Pork, Sausage and Scsappe the stand
Yours truly
Ss-i0f q khns sun Md b p. NICHOLS
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17

"Bellingham's religion is like his
property" said Trivvet to Dicer.
Flows that?"
cts all in his wife's name. '-Judpe.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17

First editions of Pickwick are CON-
ing to be priced by collectors. One
with plates BY Seymour and PHI was
sold in London recently for $65.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17
A Feminine Dir

Mrs. Sniffy is awfully uppish, isn't
she?"
Eyes, made-uppish." = Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17
His Only Failing,

Glady's-He is as bright as dollar.
Ethel-Yes; if he was only as easy to
ret rid of he'd be all right.-Puck.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17
Do You Enjoy
What You Eat I?

You can eat whatever and whenever you
like if you take Kodol. By the use of this
remedy disordered digestion and diseased
stonachs are so completely restored to
health, and the full performance of their
functions naturally, that such foods as would
tie one into double bow-knot are eaten
without even ''rumbling" and with posi-
tive pleasure and enjoyment. And what is
more these foods are assmilated and
transformed into the kind of nutriment that
is appropriated by the blood and tissues.
Kodol is the only digestant or combination
of digestants that will digest all classes Of
food. In addition to this fact, 1t contains, in
assimiative form, the greatest known tonic
and reconstructive properties.
Kodol cures indigestion, dyspepsia and all
disorders arising therefrom.
Kodol Digests What You Eat
Makes the Stomach Sweet.
Bottles only. Regular size, ST 90. holding ~ times
the trial size, which sells for so cents.
Prepared by E. c. DEWITT & CO., Chicago, III
ELI T. REYNOLDS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17

: We promptly obtain U. S. and Foreign ,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17

b p. NICHOLS.
Water Valley progress. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1882-1918, 1903-10-03
The Ubiquitous Agent.

This is the season of the year
when the oily and willy agent reaps
his annual harvest, and this year
be is as numerous as ever. He is
ready to sell anything from a
pound of sugar to a top buggy or
a piano, and of course his prices
would mean bankruptcy for any
| zeal dealer should the latter at
tempt to meet them. At least that
is what the agents victims are led
TO believe, As a matter of fact,
however, anything bought from
an agent who travels over the
coun ry with two-horse team,
paying expensive hotel and livery
bills costs more than articles
bought from local dealers aud
merchants. But it is hard to make
many people believe this.
Besides the money paid TO these
travelling agents leaves the coun-
try. Every dollar that leaves
community makes it that much
poorer, while if spent with the 10
cal dealers it remains and aids in
promoting prosperity.
What z. Il. Barnum said abou
the American people liking to be
hoodooed and humbugged is true.
today. Instead Of getting square
deal from local merchants, mum
beis # people prefer to be hum
bugged by strsngers. The best
way 10 treat the later il to lei
them pass on with their wares.
Exchange.
Water Valley progress. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1882-1918, 1903-10-03

prohibit children under certain
age from working. The Child
Labor Bill will probably have
some strong advocates in the Leg
islature.
The cotton mill industry in the
State is just in its infancy now,
and a great many think that it
would be better to pass the Child
Labor Bill now than wait until
the number of mills in the State
had greatly increased. 1t is points
ed out that if the bill is passed
now that those VINO establish fac
tories in the future will be under
no misapprehension in regard to
working children and will regu-
ulate their business accordingly.
N. O. Picayune's Jackson Cor
respondent.
Water Valley progress. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1882-1918, 1903-10-03

announced it boldly in his news
paper. He was ch 3sen by a sub
stantial majority ov his law and
order opponent. Al further en-
phasizing the evil fleets of the
yardaman campaign, Gov. Longi
no, who had alway 4 been an open
and ayowed advoc.ke OF the ma
|jesty ofthe law, W. oVerwhelm.
ingly defeated in his race for the
senatorship.
But there is this promising>fea-
ture of the Mississippi situation
there are lots of Critz and Longi-
nos in the State; in fact, they num-
Der only few thousand less than
the Vardamans-these thoughtful,
Iaw-abiding, orderly and patriot
ic citizens will in the end prevail,
because they have engaged in the
cause of justice and right, The
Vardamans won at a moment of
public hysteria produced by the
in1a matory utteran( es Of the dem-
ag0gue and the time server, but
when it comes to sober second
thought, then the truth, though
temporarily dethroned, will rise
stronger. greater and more pow
erful than before. There are those
who prOphesy perfect saturnalia
of mob violence directed against
he negroes in Mississippi, for
even the most trivial OF crimes
iucp the elevation of VardamaD,
but W, da not believe it. There
ire Thousands of the men who
Imported Vardamen who will not
pdorse or approve the rule of the
mob. They may tule rate lynching
# thr brute who commits crime
gain,t their women, but they
VIII draw the Ii G there. Condi
lions referred to by Mr.. Ne rwlaDd
xist, | n they will yield to ednca-
ton and en- ightment, AMI espec-
ally as fh- people becom more
0ros D. rous and more cOntented.
Water Valley progress. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1882-1918, 1903-10-03
Conditions in Mississippi,
From the Chattanooga Times ]

From the Chattanooga Times
MI. Henry NJ wland, an English.
man who lives At Vicksburg, Miss,
returning f1on a visit to his
friends aud relatives in Edgland,
was interviewed at Washington
by the Post with reference to the
lynching habit ia his adopted
State. Mr.. Newland said, among
other things, that sit is perfectly
useless to Try to explain to a for
eigner the true inwardness of
lynch law. I never understood it
before / went South to live, anu
no man who is not alive to tie
section, its history, its customs,
it's unwritten laws, will eyer be
any wiser as to the conduct of the
Southern people. / do not up
hold them in wrong doing, and
yet l tell my English kinsmen and
friends that if they were surround
ed by the same conditions they
would undoubtedly act just as the
Soutlerners do, Human nature,
especially Angio-Saxon nature, is
the same in all lands"
Mr.. Newland undoubtedly
speaks the truth, and that rerders
the conditions in Mississippi we'll
nigh hopeless. Public sentiment,
that State especially, is slirge)s
what this Englishman says it is
and until a radical change comes
the mob will supplant lawful au-
thority and lynch rule will remHin
q continuing menace TO orderly
society.
That there has been a lamenta>
BILE reaction in public sentimer t
Water Valley progress. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1882-1918, 1903-10-03
A Child Labor Bill.

A phild labor bill is to be intro.
iuc.d early in the session Of the
Leg stature VII ch meets in JaDu~
,ry. The bill is now in The course
# preparation, The prime mover
an organization Of ladies, the
Kings Daughters. The King S
Daug ter II their last State Con.
vention, passed a resolution to