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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-27
Better Than Gold.

"I was troubled for several years
with chronic Indigestion and nerv-
GUS debility" writes f. j. Green,
of Lancaster, N. II. "No remedy
helped me until l began using
Electric Bitters, which did me
more good than all the medicines
l ever used. They have also kept
my wife in excellent health for
years. She says Electric Bitters
are just splendid for female trou-
bles; that they are a grand tonic
and invigorator for weak, run down
women. No other medicine can
take its place in our family" Try
them. Only soc. Satisfaction
guaranteed by L. r. Kirk, druggist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-27

back, and swung away briskly into
the dusk. He was conscious that he
was rapidly putting off his indiffer-
ence. 1t did not occur to him to
doubt his ability to succeed in the
work which he had elected to under
take on the morrow. The waxing
half-disk of the new moon cast his
shadow before him, and in this and
the chirr song of the crickets there
was sufficient companionship. He
was glad he had not found Becraft.
After he had proceeded thus alert
ly for half mile, the highway dipped
sharply into a wide and deep vale
that was packed with the dense shad-
ows of night. Beyond, upon an op-
posite crest, group of fir trees
thrust their dark pyramids into the
sky. RossiteF had no mind to plunge
into this gloomy void, so he seated
himself in a fence corner above the
road, his back against the rails, and
lighted his pipe. He was more free
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-27
Her Answer.

A young woman at the Normal col
lege during recent examination by
Superintendent Skinner, being told to
tell all she knew about the gray mat
ter of the brain, meditated a long time
on the question, and then wrote down:
81 do not know anything about this
question, but 1 demand the full credit
for the answer, as 1 have given all
Known. Y. Times.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-27
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salya.

The onlv positive cure for blind, bleed
ing, itching and protrudiug piles, cuts,
burns, bruises eczema and all abrasions
of the skin. DeWitt's is the only Witch
Hazel Salve that is made from the
pure, unadult Grated witch hazel-all
others are counterfeits. DeWitt's Hazel
Salve is made to cure-counterfeits are
made to sell Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-27
Mysterious Circumstance.

One was pale and sallow and the
other fresh and rosy. Whence
the difference? She who is blush
ing with health uses DR.. Kings
New Life Pills to maintain it. By
gently arousing the lazy organs
they compel good digestion and
head off constipation. Try them.
Only 25c, at DR.. Kinks drug store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-27

"Why, Jimmie, you're smoking one
of papa's cigars!"
"Sure! heard ma tell him he'd kill
himself smokin' so many, so I'm tryin'
| to save his life IN. Y. Journal
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-27
Sacrifice Sale.

The handsome young man halted at
the beauty tent in the church fair.
$50 you are selling kisses for 81 for
the benefit of the church ?" he asked.
Eyes" said the pretty girl, blushing.
"Any reduction?"
"Well, if the right man came along1
might sell one for SO cents."-Chicago
Daily News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-27

Jaggles-He never takes his wife out
in his auto.
Waggles-No doubt he's afraid to
have two unmanageable things on his
hands at once-Judge,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-27
A Hint.

beg parding, ma'am," said the
tramp, "but don't the Bible say: Cast
your bread on de waters?'"
Il believe it does" replied Mrs. Hous-
keep.
"Well, ma'am, my names Waters,
an say, the Bible don't draw no line
at chunk O. meat."-Philadelp
Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-27
For the Same Reason.

81 never understood why they called
it angel cake.'
Simple as peach pie. They call it.
angel cake because-well, for the same
reason they call the railroad the New
York Central" !
81 don't tumble"
"Why, the railroad takes you to New
York. k."-Baltimore News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-27

"If love is blind" remarked the OBJ
server of Events and Things, "how is it
that it is always looking for the girl
with money y?"-Yonkers Statesman.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-27

The Lady-What is your station in.
life?
The Tramp-The police station
most of the time.-N.Y. Herald.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-27

Bacon-He says he never can forget
his alma mater; what does he mean?
Egbert-Oh, I guess he means his
Observation-Disclosures Statesman.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-27
ORPHANS COURT.

The Stated Meetings of the Orphans
Court of Cecil county will be held on tb
second Tuesday Of fevery month. Executor
Administrators and Guardians, wantin,
their accounts stated, will please bring ir
their vouchers few DAYS before Court.
Test. R. F. JAMAR, Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-27

"He's the very soul of generosity,
isn't hep"
"Yes. Why, they say he even gives
money to his wife."-N. Y. Herald.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-27
STATIONS.

Trains leave Oxford for Philadelphia at 90
q. m. and 2 Is p. N. Market train leaves
Rowlandville Tuesdays and Fridays at $50;
Liberty Grove. sS5: Colora. s.44; Rising Sun. s56
Sylmar, 9.06; Nottingham, Is; Oxford, 100 q. M
arriving at South st. 2.63 p. m.
Sunday train leaves oxford at Cos arriving in
Philadelphia at 9.l2 a. m; and 500, arriving in
Philadelphia at so p MI Saturday only. 20 p M
W. W. ATTERBURY, J.R. WOOD.
9eD'I. Manager, Gen. PQss'r Agent.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-27
NOTICE

By 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 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, 1903-02-27

A Question.
The grass is green,
The violet blue,
Why don't they put oysters
In an oyster stew?
Chicago Chronicle.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-27
LEAVE GOING SOUTH
STATIONS.
Pass. Pass. Pass Pass
A. N. a. N a. N. .lP. N
LEAVE GOING NORTH.

Additional trains leave Broad St. tor Oxford II IL
a. IN. $50 and 6 6.l9 p. m; Sunday only, 7.55a. M
7.0l p. m. and l1.43 p. m.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-27

Lady-How are you on fancy dishes?
Cook-Im very careful, but the best
of us has accidents sometimes
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-04-01
Good Year for Coffee.

Statistics which have just been pub
lished by the Society of Colonial Stu
dies show that during the year ended
on June 80, 1901, the total production
Of coffee amounted to 15,500,000 bags,
each containing 60 kilograms. Mocha
does not figure to any extent in these
statistics; indeed, we only know that
few of the 225, 1000 bags, representing
the, entire Arabic and African produc-
tion, were filled with it. Brazil fur
nished more coffee than any other
country, 11,500,000 bags, or nearly
three-quarters of the total production,
being exported from it. The remain
ing bags were exported from the other
countries of Central and South Ameri-
ca, the Antilles, the Dutch and British
West Indies, and finally from Africa.
1t is estimated that the production for
this year will amount to 16,500, 600
bags.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-04-01
POWDER Or NO POWDER.

Many persons aver that powder Is
rulnous to the complexion. You will
occasionally meet old ladies with skins
of baby texture and fairness who will
tell you that they have used powder
fall their lives.
But their powder was the simplest
preparation, just little magnesia and
zinc, perfumed with orris root. If the
skin needs additional care a quarter
of lemon squeezed in little milk will
be found very beneficial The face
should be bathed in it morning and
evening. If possible, the face should
never be washed in water. Soap should
only be used at night. 1t is a good
plan, after washing the face with
soap, to use the curd of lemon and
milk, letting it dry on the skin.
Steaming is good cure for bad
complexion, but after the steaming
process the face should be thoroughly
massaged with cold cream. The cream
can be removed by apply rose water
and wiping with a soft towel.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-04-01
Christmas In Hawaii.

Before the missionaries and the
American settlers went to Hawaii, the
natives knew nothing about Christ
mas, but now they all celebrate the
day, and do it, of course, in the same
way as the Americans who live there.
The main difference between Christ
mas in Honolulu and Christmas in
New York is that in Honolulu in De-
cember the weather is like June in
New York. Birds are warbling in the
leafy trees; gardens are overflowing
with roses and carnations; fields and
mountain slopes are ablaze with color;
and sunny sky smiles dreamily upon
the glories Of summer day. In the
morning people go to church, and dur.
ing the day there are sports and games
and merrymaking Of all sorts. The
Christmas dinner is eaten out of doors
in the shade of the veranda. and every
body is happy and contented.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-04-01
Old-Time Gardens.

In the old time bold and forceful
men delighted to be known as coun-
trymen. The great cities had not yet
arisen. Great commercial opportuni-
ties were few. Men lived on their es-
tates. and they built generously and
broadly. Their homes were homes in
the best and truest sense, with which
the very life and welfare of the fam
lily were interviewer. not mere summer
houses built as adjuncts to city life.
Often these men went into the very
wilderness, took up" many acres
along water courses or on lakes, and
established places that marked the
very highest intellectual and social at
tainments of the region, and which to
this day remain as landmarks. If the
family was one of culture and means
a home garden was more than a place
in which merely to grow vegetables
and pleasant flowers. 1t was an entity
wholly aside from the plants that it
grew. 1t was laid out as a permanent
feature, and usually with such a half
presence of formality as to insure re-
spect on the part of the beholder.
Buildings could be moved and repair
ed, but the garden was inviolate.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-04-01
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Hot, sharp vinegar will remove paint

Hot, sharp vinegar will remove paint
spots.
A copper cent rubbed on the window
pane will rid it Of paint or plaster
specks.
A pinch of borax in cooked starca
will make the clothes sitter and
whittier.
Chocolate is greatly improved by add
ing teaspoonful of strong coffee just
before serving.
To prevent the formation of crust
inside kettles, put in a small, we'll
scrubbed oyster-shell.
When mating is soiled, wash it in
q strong solution of salt and warm
water and it will look like new.
A delicious omelet can be made of
chicken livers. Also with the combina-
ton of kidney and chicken livers.
Old newspapers are an excellent pro-
lection against the cold, and serve in
place of blankets if put between the
quilt and counterpane.
Make your knot on the end of the
tidt hlSl lcdNtS tle SpUUI, anu
you will sew with a smooth thread
and an unruffled temper.
Many striped effects are appearing
among the latest applique curtains, and
1t is rather q relief from the universal
bordered style, with plain net back.
One-half cupful of sweet cream is
added by certain New England house.
wives to the baked beans pot about a
half hour before it is taken from the
oven.
Salt water used as a gargle and
mouth wash will strengthen the throat
and harden the gums. 1t is also an
excellent tonic for the hair as well as
weak eyes.
When using gasoline to clean kid
gloves the result is apt to be more sat
isfactory if the gloves are really
washed in the fluid and not simply left
to soak in it. During the washing pro.
cess keep long way off from the fire
or light of any kind.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-04-01
Foundation of Skeletons.

1t has been discovered that the great
city of London, England, rests on a
foundation of keletons-hundreds of
thousands of skeletons that extend
east and west, north and south, from
boundary to boundary OF the worlds
metropolis, and beyond. There they
lie, compressed into compact mass
by the superimposed clay, gravel, sand
and surface structures. These skele-
tons wer once the framework of living
beings-beings that were the most
simple of multicellular animals, known
as sponges. Many thousands of years
ago, when the great sea ebbed and
flowed where London now stands,
these metaZone organisms, these cities
of cells, these Venices, with their
thousands of canals, lived and did
their unconscious part in the great
plan of evolution. Now, the life has
gone, the cells are crushed, the canals
are closed, and only the frames of
flint. compressed into a homogeneous
mass, remain.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-04-01
A Consul'S GaIIantrv.

While ex-Gov. Waller, of Connecti-
cut, was consul general at London a
prominent society woman of Philadel-
phia who had married into the Eng
lish nobility, with reasons to regret it,
called to see him about signing papers
necessary for a transfer of property
in this country to raise money to pay
her husbands debts The bloom of
youth had long been brushed from the
cheeks of the American woman when
she married the young Britisher. She
was supersensitive about her age. and
was very much distressed when told
that it must be affixed to the docu-
ments she wished officially recorded
by the United States government.
"Oh, Mr. Waller, must % she pleaded.
The gallant consul general seized a
pen and wrote on the blank: "Of the
age of accountability and upward"
There was no subsequent CORES
pondence on the subject with the State
Department at Washington.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-04-01
GRACE IN WALKING.

4 If you want to walk gracefully don't
Took at your feet, but hold your head
well up in the air. Don't shuttle. A
little thoughtfulness and practice in
housekeeping will soon break you Of
this ugly habit. Don't bend back at
the waist, under the impression that
you are thereby walking erectly. 1t
throws the stomach forward and is al
most as inimical to grace as round
shoulders. Finally, don't allow your
self to walk ''pigeon-toed"-that is,
with the toes turned in or straight.
You can never be graceful in move
ment while you do.
1t is always hard to tell what to do
with the hands. The natural way, to
have them hanging at the sides, or
loosely clasped in front, is not beauti-
full. And to have them glued to the
sides as far as the waist line, and then
bent in at the elbow, is not only awk-
ward in itself, but elevates the shoul-
ders in a quite unlovely way. There
fore, most women try to obviate the
Tdlficulty by carrying something-such
as a portemonnaie, or parasol.
Those who carry parcels and babies
are actuated by other motives.-New
York News.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-04-01
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Women are gradually obtaining a
foothold in government Offices in Paris
France.
Miss Duchemin, of Boston, owns n
set of china over 200 years old, given
to her great grandmother by a daugh-
ter of one of Queen Anne's maids Of
honor.
Miss Daisy Brazier has, together
with Miss Annie Myers. been decorat-
ed with the Royal Red Cross, in recog-
milton of services rendered the wound,
cd and sick at Peiin.
Miss Nora Stanton Blatch. grand
daughter of the late Elizabeth Cady
Stanton, was the only woman to take
up civil engineering at Cornell Uni
versity. She will carry ON her grand
mothers life work.
According to an authority, the first
decollete gown of which mention is
made in the history of costume was
that worn by Queen Isabeau of Ba-
Were. The fashion was at its height
in the time of the Valois Kings and
flourished again during the reigns of
Louis XIV. and his successors.
Two young women have a flourish.
ing coal business in Indianola, Iowa,
One of them was for some time EN-.
ployed in coal-dealer's office in Des
Moines, and learned to like the bust.
ness so well that she induced her sister
to so into partnership with her in their
home village. They erected coal-sheds
and opened an attractive Office, and
are said to be doing well.
The first woman admitted by King
Edward to the imperial service order
Is Miss M. G. Smith, who superintends
the women's branch of the savings
bank in the general office. Miss Smith
has been in the service for nearly
thirty years, having been a pioneer in
the movement for employing women
in the postoffice. She began with a
staff of about twenty girls. and now
has 900.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-04-01
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Russian jackets are revived.

Russian jackets are revived.
Modish muffs and collars are of os.
trich feathers.
Yokes of lace edged with fur are
much in vogue.
Lace weave stockings are shown for
house and evening wear.
Shaded plumes will be a telling feat.
ure of millinery throughout the winter.
Light gowns are trimmed with a
dash of color either ON bodice or skirt.
Rubelite or pink tourmaline is among
the latest effects shown by the jew.
elers.
New French cheviots are silk-dotted
and barred in white, red, black or
golden-brown.
Velvet ribbons made into old-fash.
ioned cuttings and ruches are popular
trimmings on the new hats.
A touch of some of the new silks
and velvets is all that Is needed to
give smart air to a plain gown.
Cleopatras asp is the latest in but
tons. 1t is a small round button of
dull dead silver in the shape Of ser.
pent and in the centre a round blue
turquoise.
Velvet chiffon is one new material
that, in the light shades, is admirable
for evening. 1t has the appearance of
weight that genuine velvet has, but
really is very light.
The lace cravat is pretty finish to
the tailor-made frock, while the old
fashioned jabot must of necessity be
in vogue with anything approaching
the swallowtail or cutaway jacket.
A new ulster for shooting is of
checked Scotch goods in red and deep
blue. The high collar is Of velvet.
The triple capes and triple cuffs are
smartly stitched. The buttons are Of
simple bone.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-04-01
COFFEE CAKE.

The following recipe is one or the
simplest and best for coffee cake. Take
q pint of bread SPONGE add one egg
well beaten, half cup of granulated
sugar, two ounces of butter and half a
pint of luke-warm water. Mix these
well together and add sufficient flour
to make thin dough. Let it rise until
it has doubled its original bulk. Then
turn it out on Toured board and roll
out an inch in thickness. Butter a
baking tin large enough to hold the
rolled out dough and fit it into the tin.
Cover and let it rise until it doubles its
size, and when ready to place in the
oven brush the top with an egg beaten
up with a teaspoonful of sugar.
Sprinkle this thickly with ganulated
sugar, adding a few blanched and
coarsely chopped almonds. Bake in a
moderately hot oven. If preferred the
dough may be made into little twists
or braids instead of the large cake.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-04-01
ORANGE MARMALADE.

Choose smooth skinned oranges; al
low the grated rind and juice of half
lemon for every four oranges; weigh
the fruit before cutting it; cut the
peel, removing it in quarters; put it
into boiling water and cook until it
can be easily pierced with a broom
straw; allow three-quarters of a pound
Of sugar to each pound of oranges; re-
move the seeds and all the white skin
from the pulp; put the orange pieces
in the preserving kettle; when nearly
boiling add the sugar gradually and
cook one hour; when the rind is cool
take each piece in the hand and with
a spoon remove all the white pithy
part; this will leave only the thin
yellow rind; put two or three sections
together and cut in very thin strips
with scissors; add this rind to the or
ange pulp and cook about an hour
longer, when it should be very thick.
but not like jelly.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-04-01

actions Of our daily life are utterly
misguided. Having dispensed with
your stays, you attire yourself in blue
satin knickerbockers and loose skirt,
and, either alone or in company with
several other ladies of varying ages
and DEGREES of physical degeneration,
you place your hands on your hips,
throwing your shoulders well back,
and you draw a deep breath, which eX-
pands your lungs and imparts strength
to the muscles of your body. OF course
the exercise you perform depends on
velop. There are no weight fittings,
the muscles or organs you wish to de-
no dumb-bells, no gymnastic fittings.
All that is necessary is a floor to lie
on, and the full complement of arms
and legs to move and kick. You feel
supremely ridiculous, and you look it;
but those who have been cured of out
ward physical Disagreement and in
ternal weakness testify to the effect
Of the treatment.-NewY York Amer
lean.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-04-01
QUAINT CUSTOMS.
Brides Once on a Time Got Money
From Grooms.

A certain marriage custom has, un-
luckily for the brides Of to-day, fallen
into disuse. 1t was once incumbent on
the bridegroom to place sum of
money in purse on the wedding night
and present it to the bride. Afterward
this was done the following morning,
and the gift was called the Dow Purse.
Another phase of the same thing ex-
listed in Cumberland where the bride
groom provided himself with gold and
crown pieces. At the words with all
my worldly goods l thee endow" he
gave the clergyman his fee and poured
the rest of the money into a handker-
chief which the bride held out. In
other places it was the custom on the
day following the marriage for the
bride to ask her husband for gift of
money or property, and he was bound
in honor to grant her request.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-04-01
LITTLE PRINCESS MAFALDA.

"The little Princess Mafalda, the
baby daughter of the King and Queen
Of Italy, is rousing, perhaps, more curl
osity among the people than did even
her elder sister," says the London Daily
Telegraph. "This may possibly arise
from the fact that less is known of
the royal arrangements this time, as
nothing was quite ready for her recep-
tion. With the family, however, she
runs the risk, like most repetitions, of
having very little attention paid to her
except by her father and mother.
Queen Margherita has been contented
to send her love by post and by tele-
! graph, and has not moved from Rae
conigi to Rome, where 1t is the rainy
season. The Princess of Montenegro
thas also in her turn stayed comforta-
bly, at home, deferring the pleasure Of
seeing her grandchild until a later in
definite period, and so on and so on.
The princess is growing and flourish
ing. and promises to be fair, while her
sister is dark. Princess Yolanda, al
though bright and alert, and excep-
tionally intelligent, cannot be called
h pretty child. She has inherited too
much of her grandfather, King Hum
bert, for that; notably his least at
tractive feature, which was his eyes.
Princess Mafalda on the contrary, has
large blue eyes, which are long and al
mond shaped"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-04-01
SHRIMP SALAD.

Pour cold water over one can. of
shrimp; let them stand half an hour;
drain off the water and dry the shrimp
In towel; remove the intestinal veins;
reserve eight of the largest shrimp;
break the remainder into halves or
pieces; moisten with a dressing; mix
one teaspoonful of mustard, one tea
spoon of salt, two teaspoonfuls Of flour,
one and one-half teaspoonfuls of pow
dered sugar, dash or two of cayenne
pepper, yolk of one egg, half a cupful
Of hot vinegar and one-half cupful of
thick cream; when cold arrange the
salad on lettuce leaves; put one spoon
Of dressing on each; garnish with
whole shrimp, caper and olives.