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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-03-27
Tradgedy Averted.

"Just in the nick of time oul
boy was saved" writes Mrs. w
Watkins of Pleasant City, Ohio.
"Pneumonia had played sad havoc
with him and a terrible cough set
In besides. Doctors treated him.
but he grew worse every day. Al
length we tried DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, and
our darling was saved. He's now
sound and we'll" Everybody ought
to know, it's the only sure cure fo1
Coughs, Colds and all Lung dis
eases. Guaranteed by L. r. Kirk,
druggist. Price SOC and $I.OO.
Trial bottles free.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-03-27
NIAGARA RIVER MUsKALLoNGE
They Are Large and Numerous, Yet
Strangely Ignored by the Pass
ing Anglers.

"The Niagara river is the greatest
muskallonge water in the country"
said Thomas Carter, of Buffalo, state
game protector for Erie and Nj
agara counties, according to the New
York Sun, land yet eastern sports
men cross over it by the hundred
every season on their way to distant
and isolated places where muskal-
longe fishing is not so good.
"As a matter of fact, that mus
kallonge could be caught in Niagara
river by trolling was not known to
local sportsmen until few years
ago. When 1 came to Buffalo
found that the way they got mus
kallonge in the Niagara river was by
killing them with dynamite or net
ting them, and that no one ever
thought of fishing for them with
hook and line.
81 went fishing one day and came
in with eight muskallonge. The small
est one weighed 25 pounds. The big
gest one weighed 81 pounds-and, by
the way, that one holds the record for
Niagara river muskallonge to-day.
Sat first no one would believe that
had caught the fish by hook and line,
and l didn't care whether they did or
not. was having the greatest sport
any fisherman could find on the con-
tinent, and was satisfied.
But even after they found out / was
really trolling for muskallonge and
catching them in that way the local
fishermen, with few exceptions, did not
seem to realize what grand sport the
river offered them.
1.-The Niagara river muskallonge is
not the capricious creature as to lure
or bait that muskallonge of other wa
tiers are, and he has one excellent quail
ity-he will not devour black bass or
perch, which abound in the river. Be
sides the troll he will take readily as
bait the horned dace, the river herring,
the mullet, and others of the minor
fishes.
"Trollipg in my yacht on one of my
official trips one day last fall, hooked
and landed four muskallonge while
passing up the west side of Navy island,
and lost one within the distance of half
mile. The smallest weighed ten
pounds, the biggest one II.
During September last more than
800 muskallonge were killed by trolling
in the waters about Grand and Navy is.
lands"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-03-27
IN FASHIONS REALM.
Hints of What Is Being Worn and
What Will BE Worn in
EARLY Spring.

For gowns soft lace tulles, gauzes,
crepe de chine and nets will all be
pressed into service; despite the use
of some beautiful satins and brocades,
the softer fabrics are certainly the
most popular, while the all-lace dress
is never really out of fashion.
Lace of a coarse make will be a
prominent feature on the early spring
headgear. Some lovely Paris picture
hats are of white MORE with a regular
curtain of chantilly lace falling over a
brim consisting of endless tuckings of
cream chiffon and further adorned
with one enormously thick black OF
white ostrich plume, reports the Chi
cago Daily News.
Some of the picture hats are really
enormous, but have beautiful curves,
the best being copied from old prints,
etc. White felt, white beaver and white
caracul hats are much worn in Paris.
A bordering of dark green leaves on a
white picture hat is very effective, es-
pecially if the wearer puts some green
chiffon about her neck and keeps the
rest of the costume white. White is
really a craze and is likely to con-
tinue so.
Applique coats are both new and old.
That is, there are absolutely new coats
in this not-new effect. A very inter-
esting feature of these coats is the fact
that they are made in four thicknesses.
Also that they cannot be altered, as the
design is not drawn until the garment
is cut and sewed. To explain, the four
coats CHATS what it amounts toy go
in this wise: There's the satin lining,
that's one. Then the interlining, two.
Next is the taffeta coat proper. And
last is a coat CT broadcloth or velours.
Whichever of these materials is used is
traced in the chosen design, which is
then stitched in with the sill. as q
foundation. Then the design is cut
out. 1t is always rich. Besides, it is
so difficult that everybody suspects it
is imported. AS matter of fact, we
have domestic workers so skilled that
it may be and is made right here at
home.
The all-lace blouse is more charming
and effective than ever; it is usually
worn over an oriental satin slip. 1t is
sometimes made of fine ecru lace net.
threaded with black velvet or colored
ribbons, while in direct contrast coarse
Irish crochet or guipure, softened with
lining of chiffon or mousseline G,e
sole, is often used with equally good
effect.
The possibilities of lace instead of
dwindling increase and get more fas-
cinating every day. A lace bertha
picked up at one of the sales which are
either now on or will be shortly com
ing on, is an admirable adjunct to the
doing up of last years evening frock.
These berthas are of various shapes,
and you will be sure to find one to suit
your particular style.
Panne makes charming winter
blouses. Some lovely examples in
green are made up with coarse lace in
the shape of large collars and vests.
Very pretty. too, are the plain oriental
satin or tucked chiffon blouses. worn
with short, hanging coat of lace OF
embroidery. AT one period these
coates were only worn at tea time;
now we use them as additions to even
ing frocks and even day blouses.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-03-27

forcing "Whiskers" for an instant to
release his hold. If he could keep
them at bay until Parmelee arrived ali
would be well. He danced out Of
reach along the edge of the embank-
ment after he had fetched "Whis-
kers" singing buffet, Simpson close
after him.
"Parmelee! Parmelee!" he shout
ed.
There was a faint cry in answer.
"Whiskers" renewed his attack upon
Mr.. Merton, but Simpson stopped
short, and the man who was gripping
the horses head glanced about in APP
prehension.
"The games up, 'Whiskers,'" said
Simpson, wed better make tracks,"
Not if hell splits!" cried the furi-
Gus tramp, and he caught from the
roadside bludgeon which he had
evidently dropped in order the better
to use his hands, and menaced the
now defenceless Mr.. Merton.
''That bag O. money, or I'll brain
vel" he shouted.
Rossiter made a rush at Simpson.
The man was powerful but awkward,
while Rossiter had never lost the
agility of his college days. There was
no graphing, though the farmland
made clutch at his antagonist, a Sec
ond afterwards to reel blindly back
ward under a fierce blow that landed
upon his jaw. Then Rossiter was
past him. The bludgeon was poised
in "Whiskers'" hand, and Mr.. Merton
was fumbling in his pocket, when
Parmelee's shout from the crest of
the dip caused the tramp to turn. He
knew that their dastardly attempt
had failed. Even at that instant his
confederate released the struggling
horse, and the frightened animal
plunged forward. "Whiskers' eyes
were murderous. The young mans
impetuous leap past Simpson to Mr..
Merton's assistance had brought him
and the enraged vagabond face to
face. The long run and the violent
efforts he had since made seemed sud-
denly to tell upon his strength. He
felt his breath weaken. He was
aware of the swinging bludgeon and
of trying to dodge the blow, and then
it was as though the earth had CAPPED
and swallowed him.
He returned to consciousness of
existence through variety of painful
sensations, most of them in his head
He opened his eyes.
"Are they gomez" he asked weakly.
"Yes," someone said.
He knew the voice, and gained sud
denly clearer realization of his sur
roundings. Parmelee, Mr.. Merton and
Dick Whittlesey were standing about
BIN while over him Miss Densmore
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-03-27
An Experimental Piece of ModelRoad

The model road of Sparrows Point
Stag which was built last season for the
Commissioners of Queen Aune's County
BY the Maryland Geological Survey has
weathered the winter and some idea NAV
now be formed of the worth of such ma
terial for future modern construction on
the Eastern Shore. The road was ex-
amined few days ago by Mr.. A. A.
Johnson, the Surveys Engineer, in COM
pany with Mr.. w w. Crosby, the high.
way engineer of Baltimore county.
Although built over a soil which affords
the worst possible foundation, the road
showed nowhere any signs of giving way
or cutting through. On the day of in
spection its surface was coated with thin
layer OF mud, some of which was due 10
the loosening of the fine material with
which it was dressed, much of which had
been tracked upon it from the mirv
stretches on either side. The chief dis.
advantage of such thin layer of mud is
the fact that wheel tracks show on il and
horses are thus caused to travel Sin the
same groove" At point where the
trtltlc has occasion to spread from side to
side no ruts Of any degree are visible and
the surface appears to be firuier than
when it was newly laid down. The Com
inlttee who had the work in charge
wished to make road IS feet wide but
Mr.. johnson says that the experiment
confirms his belief that IL feet is ample.
The traffic is bound TO follow in one rut
and the best of construction will show
the result of such usage.
1T remains a fact" said the Centre.
vile Observer of March s, in comment
of this subject, that one of the worst
pieces of road on this peninsula at times
almost impossible has been in condition
at all times during the winter to allow
a horse to trot over. The cost of a road
like the experimental section is possibly
greater than it would be on highways not
so desperate"
Mr.. johnson says he is sure that the
people in the neighborhood of the I'M
provement are convinced Of the wisdom,
OF building a good road even though
less distance be covered, rather than scat
terlng road funds over such a mileage
that no Improvements comparable with
the cost can be seen when the money has
been spent.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-03-27
A knight Of the Highway.
Continued from Ist page. J

AS he emerged from the trees he dis.
covered that short distance from
the dip the highway took a sharp
turn, so that in reality he had but
few rods of it in view. He had
traversed perhaps half of the stretch
of pasture when he deserted horse
and buggy rounding the bend. Was
1t Mr.. Merton and his niece? An in
slant, and he knew it was, and Mr..
Merton was driving rapidly. Rossiter
set up shout and began waving his
cap, but evidently the noise of the
wheels drowned his cries, and against
the dark background of trees skirting
the glen his figure was not seen, for
the occupants of the carriage did not
appear to be looking toward him, and
there was no diminution in the speed
of the horse. He redoubled his shouts,
and yet without effect. Then it oc-
Cured to him that his proximity to
the fence and foliage might be the
cause of his not being noticed, and he
ran obliquely into the field, swinging
his arms. Just as the horse reached
the crest of the dip he fancied Miss
Densmore observed him, but he was
not sure, for q moment later the
buggy disappeared.
He did not slacken his speed, but
raced on over the springy turf, his
ear alert to catch the first sounds of
a struggle. A confusion of shouts
came to him as he drew near the
fence separating the pasture from the
road. He put his hands upon the top
rail and went over with bound. AL
most before his feet touched ground
he was conscious of what was going
on in the dip below him. Mr.. Mer-
toms horse was rearing and plunging
in the grasp of one man, while Mr..
Merton was flashing savagely with
his whip at two others who
were attacking him from opposite
sides of the buggy. Of Miss Dens-
more, Rossiter could see nothing, but
he surmised, and rightly, that she was
crouching half upon the seat and half
upon the bottom of the vehicle to give
her uncle freer play with his whip.
! With an Indian-like yell Rossiter
dashed down into the dip. Already
one of the men-"Whiskers"- Mr..
Merton in his grasp. He seemed not
to heed the shout, but the other,
Simpson, turned his head, and seeing
who it was stepped back pace.
"Whiskers'" attention was thus at
tracted, and he too recognizing Rossi-
ter ripped out terrible oath.
"Tackle him, tackle him, you dunn
my! I'll tend to the old gent" he
added.
He had not relaxed Lis ferocious
grip on Mr.. Merton, and Rossiter saw
that Miriam's father was in imminent
danger of being dragged from the
carriage. His whip had slipped to the
ground, and the reins would have
fallen beneath the heels of the horse
had not Miss Densmore OPPORTUNITY
seized them. Rossiter eluded Simp-
sons clumsy attempt to grasp him,
and sprang to Mr.. Merton's aid, thus
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-03-27
It Saved His Leg.

P. A. Danforth of LAGRANGE, Ga,
suffered for six months with a
frightful running sore on his leg;
but writes that Bucklen's Arnica
Salve wholly cured it in five days.
For Ulcers, Wounds, Piles, its the
best salves in the world. Cure guar
anteed. Only 25c. Sold by L. r.
Kirk, druggist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-03-27
What's In a Nama2

Everything is in the name when it
comes TO Witch Hazel Salve. E. c. De.
Witt & Co. of Chicago, discovered, some
years ago. how to make a 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 numerous
worthless counterfeits. Ask for DeWitts
the genuine. Eli 7. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-03-27
The Stomach Is The Man.

A weak stomach weakens the man, be
cause it cannot transform the food he eats
into nourtshrnent. Health and strength
canno; be restored to any sick man or
weak woman without first restoring
health and strength to the stomach. A
weak stomach cannot digest enough food
to feed the tissues and revive the tire d
and run down limbs and organs of the
body. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cleanses,
purifies, sweetens and strengthens the
glands and membrains of the stomach,
and cures indigestion, dyspepsia and ali
stomach troubles. Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-03-27
True Mercy.

"Prisoner,'' said the judge, 'you are
convicted of bigamy-of having mar
ried two wives, Have you any plea for
mercy before the sentence of the court
Is imposed on you?"
YES, judge" said the prisoner, "give
me as big sentence in Jail as you can. :"
"What?"
81 want t. keep out O. the clutches
Of those two wives as long as | can.
and long Jail sentence will be true
mercy" -Baltimor Herald.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-03-27

Escarole is taking the place of let
tuce as salad, the greater delicacy of
the long crispy leaves being appreci-
ated. 1t is about half as expensive as
lettuce, which is another point in its
favor.-N. Y. Post.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-03-27
Curious Life, Preserver.

A life preserver invented by q
Hamburg engineer looks like an or
binary pocketbook, weighs but one
and one-half ounces, and on wetting
becomes inflated with gas to sustain
200 pounds three days.-N. Y. Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-03-27

First Chorus Girl did good thing
to-day
Second Chorus Girl-What's his
name baltimore World.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-03-27

Dear Patrons:
Be pleased to have a full O
CERES-such Canned Goods Picked Goods Coee Spices
Mackere in kits and ooy Extra Norway Syrups in cans
and barrels Moasses Dried Fruits Salt Meats Bologna
Flour OF different gradesand Psbury Bestwe sell Buckets
BrOoms, Wooden and Willow Ware &c.
Dods Sugar Cured Hams Breakfast Bologna
To do business and stay in line encourage cash.
p-Fresh Pork, Sausage and Scsappe at the old stand.
Yours truly
G-1S Rising sun b p. NICHOLS.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-06-05

Persia is the ideal place for look
ing glass peddler 10 Eve and move
and have his trade in. for the Persians
are as fond OF the shiny rehectors as
are savages OF beads. Every year i'm
mense numbers OF mirrors Of all sorts
and kinds are shipped into the country
of the shah. Germany. France and
Belgium furnish most Of the supply,
In addition TO having q fondness for
seeing themselves as looking glasses
show them. the Persians know no more
pleasing parlor decorations than bril-.
liant mirrors in gilt frames Some OF
the Persian drawing rooms are SO CON-
pletely hemmed In by great pier glass
es that visitors often become bewil-
dered and try 10 walk through the
glasses down the long aisle that seems
10 stretch in front. So bumped noses,
knees and toes are not uncommon In
that land of oriental splendor and mys
tery.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-06-05
THE SAN JOSE SCALE.
OnIy Application Tint viii En~ctuas-
~ XIII IL Il the Ifmc-s~a-
phur-Snlt Wash.

The -Ime-suiphur salt wash seems
20 take the lead now as a remedy for
the San Jose scale. The Ohio station
recommends the following proper
tions: Unslaked lime, ground sulphur.
and salt. IS pounds Of each, and so
gallons of water. 1t is best pre-
pared by steam. rather than by sim
ply boiling. We may have to come to
il to use this wash. much as dislike
TO own it. Possibly we may obviate
the necessity by using concentrated
I've for dissol,ing the sulphur. How
ever. this does not remove another
serious objection. The wash is very
corrosive. and will cause sores. IL
only slight ones. to men and horses.
if work is long continued. On the
farm we have to do many Disagree
able Jobs. and this will be one of
them: I am sure ! am not going to
use this wash for the fun of IT, IL
means business, and when ! 60 AZ ii
i will be prepared TO do il in bust
nesslike manner. The horse hiiched
TO the single wagon carrying a spray
err will be protected by light
blanket. and the hands of the men
with gloves. When spraying my help
and usually wear rubber coats. and
rubber caps. or hats. too. Let such
iohs set on our shoulders M lightly
Is possible.--Farm and Firesjde.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-06-05

If love weren't so catching disease
Il would probably be lot less durable.
Love will begin to rule the world
the minute the world quits trying to
rule love.
To man there is only one right way
to do thing; TO a woman there is only
one wrong way.
A pessimist is one who estimates his
SORROWS by his joys; an optimist is one
who estimates his joys by other peo-
pies SORROWS.
Every man would feel more contented
II he thought his wife was; every WON
an would if she thought her husband
was less son. Y. Press.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-06-05

Money talks, but de men OATS go,
mos oh il don't.
De difference twixt a negro an Mig
gah is dat one oh 'em nevah puts off till
to-morruh de loafin' dat can be done to.
day.
/ guess one reason why de way oh de
transgressor am hard is dat it's done
got packed down by so many people
walkin' ober 1t.
De longes' pole may knock down de
passimmons. but de man dat amt cum
bered with any pole at all am mos
likely to pick EN- up.
s'pect de reason why little bug
likes TO fly close TO de 'lectric light is
dat his shadduh on de buildin ercross
de street looks as big as an eagle. When
I see little, good-for-nothin' cuss
braggin' erbout how hibernate he is
with some great man hit makes me
think oh dem little bugs.-N. Y. World.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-06-05
T0RTURINC
DISFIGURINC
Skin, Scalp and Blood
Humours
From PImpIes to ScfofuIa
From Infancy to Age
Speedily Cured BY CutIcuI1
When All Else Falls.

The agonizing Itching and burning Of
the skin, rs In Eczema; the frightful
scaling, as in psor iasis the loss of hair
and crusting Of the scalp, as In SCALED
head; the facial dis6guremcnts, as IN
acne aud ringworm; the awful suffer.
ing of infants, and anxiety Of worn.
out parents, as in milk crust, letter and
salt rheum,-all demand remedy Of
almost superhuman virtues to success.
fully cope with them. That CuticurA
Soap, Olntment and Rcsolvent are such
stands proven beyond all doubt. No
statement is made regarding them that
Is not justified by the strongest evi.
dence. The purity and sweetness, tho
power to afford immediate relief, the
certainty of speedy and permanent cure,
the absolute safety and great economy,
have made them the standard skin
cures, blood purifiers and humour reno.
dies of the civilized world.
Battle the affected parts with hot
water and Cuticura Soap, to cleanse the
surface Of crusts and scales and soften
the thickened cuticlc. Dry, without
rubbing, and apply Cuticura ONT
mcnt freely, to allay itching, irritation
and Inflammation, and soothe and heal,
and, lastly, take Cuticura Resolvent, to
cool and cleanse the blood. This CON-
plete local and constitutional treatment
affords instant relief, permits rest and
sleep in the severest forms Of eczema
and other itching, burning and scaly
humours OF the skin, scalp and blood,
and points to speedy, permanent and
economical cure when all else falls.
Sold throughout the world Cuucurs Resclvent sor tu
form cf Chocolate Coated Plia. c per vial Of ) Oint
Ssn1 so n. a. e PsPots Locdon chsrssrhcuss
r0iser Drug Oh sm. Corp. Sole Prpprissor.
o1-seaa bs How 70 Cure Every HumouAs
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-06-05

The four-year-old son of local real
estate man is showing a financial in
stinct that should land him high up
In the ranks of the men of great wealth.
One Sunday recently mis- mother TOOK
him TO church. Before the contribu-
ton box came round she gave him a
penny TO drop in it. After the col.
lector had gone by, what was her hor-
ror TO discover that the youngster had
q nickel tightly clutched between his
chubby fingers. BY his system Of ex-
change of values he had cleared just 400
per cent. on his original capital.--Cl
land Plain Dealer.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-06-05
Tl1I9lSOD ~
WM!,rdsl|lEg5S
Description at an Outdoor Cellar ~
Cave That Keeps Out Every.
vestige of Frost.

When the thermometer drops ten
Of more degrees below zero, IL 10
quite a relief To the mind TO know
that ones vegetables put away for
future use are safe from the elements
without. On many farms it is inn
possible TO place a cellar under the
house, and as a result the owners go
on from year TO year without safe
place to store potatoes, etc. After
nearly 25 years experience with two
cellars and three caves, ] would not
exchange such a cave as ! built last
season, see cut. for the best house
cellar | ever saw, for keeping pota-