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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-02


done, there, as If the familiar papers
and books could give him some advice.
'sHe has been here" he said. ..He is
coming back. I know him."
The girl was pale as death. She bent
toward him. Her glance seemed to
burn him with its intensity.
1T thought that could bear this"
she said, ''but can't. IL would kill
this man if it would save Morton
"You must not speak like that" re-
sponded the clergyman. ''Have cour-
age, strength. Seek it where it may al
ways be found"
''Aud your
cit is not selfishness in me-" he cried
as If repelling an accusation. ut would
be necessary that we should all unite
in this falsehood. The sin would not
rest upon my soul alone. Surely you
cannot advise
Her impatience could not bear this
questioning. She leaned upon his desk,
painting. CHASTITY pale, staring into his
eyes
''You know what 1 want you to say"
she whispered.
81 cannot do thisv' he cried. eff it be
Gods will that you should be spared.
some other way will open, right
way
"Hushv' she breathed raising
warning hand.
There was a rap upon the door, and
the maid opened it.
Hes here again." she said
Mr.. Browns lips moved, but no
sound came out of them. He heard
step in the hall. He seemed to recog-
niZe it.
Sergeant Clifford" he said before
the man was fairly in sight, show do
you do?''
The conventional words and tone
were ridiculous, and he knew it. He
had spoken like an automaton.
"Ah, Mr.. Brown" said the visitor,
"I'm pleased to be remembered. You
must be surprised to see me way out
here"
The clergyman was nodding mechan-
ically He had taken the flowers from
the vase upon the desk and was crush
ing them in his left hand. He had
dreamlike fancy that they were the
heart of Mabel Henderson.
81 haven't minute to stay" said
Clifford, .'yet couldn't get away with
out seeing you. A little matter of bust
ness-thought / should need you, but
settled it without having to trouble
Won. We got word that a fellow named
Morton Brook living here was really
John Stone, who broke jail eight or
nine years ago. I was sent to get him."
"Well?'
give seen Brook this morning." said
Clifford. "and it's all off. He doesn't
look any more like John Stone than
you do
81 have seen the man several times"
said the clergyman, speaking slowly
and with great difficulty, "and l agree
with you perfectly
Two minutes later the man from the
east had gone, and a weeping woman,
her heart bursting with happiness,
knelt at the minister's feet, clasping
his hand.
sit was the TRUTH she sobbed. at
was the truth! am so gladr'
"Let us be honest with ourselves"
said the Rev Mr. Brown as he lifted
her up. II took the first lie that the
devil served me with. but it was a
good one" he added earnestly. at GER
tainly was a good one
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-02
TIE MAN FROM
THE EAST
Bv HOWARD FIELDING
BY HOWARD FIELDING


eEIS.%ts.s. 4 ! 4 !. 4 i. !. 4 j 4 !
~VHE Rev. William Brown laid
down his pen and brushed the
thoughts out of his brain with
a dash Of his hand across his
forehead as he looked up at the servant
standing before him.
''Who are they?' he asked.
"The young lady is Miss Henderson .
replied the maid. '"The man is stran-
GER"
Miss Henderson" repeated the cler-
gyman. 1.-THE forist?"
eyes, sir
"And you don't know the man?'
"No, sir, though it seems to me that
I've seen him."
"Ask them to come in," said the cler-
gyman.
He hastily set in order the papers
with which his desk was strewn, think
ing pleasantly meanwhile OF Mabel
Henderson, plucky girl who upon her
fathers death had taken his business
in hand and had made living out of
it for herself and her young sister.
AS Miss Henderson entered. his study
the minister stepped forward with eX-
tended hand and for a seconds space
was occupied with greeting her before
he turned his glance to her companion.
He saw robust man of thirty years,
with strong, clear cut face and bright
blue eyes, the more vivid because Of
his sun Drowned skin.
Mr.. Brown saw ell this in a flash; he
was a rapid, sharp observer of his fell
lows. Then, to his great surprise, while
Miss Henderson was uttering the first
words of introduction, he saw her
friend grow pale and stagger back,
striking the door, which closed behind
him with loud sound.
Your he cried. Your
The minister was nonpIused; he could
make no guess at the meaning Of this
scene. While he stood staring the girl
stepped back hastily and laid a hand
upon the mans arm.
Morton" she exclaimed, what is
the matter?
'"The chaplain of the prison." he re-
piled, speaking with a desperate COM
posture.
Il do not comprehend" said Brown.
And his left hand was pressed against
his forehead IN g way that. was char
acteristic Of him. ''Chapiaini@ Yes,
was once chaplain of prison many
miles from here - almost the. whole
nf thn Yarn
know you there"
"You will remember me presently
said the visitor in an even tone.
Browns pose had been tense. He re-
Taxed it, drawing back his weight from
the left foot, which had been thrown
forward. He shook his head
II have no memory Of you.' Brown
said. i
II was known in the prison as John
Stone" said the other.
The image of pale, narrow shout
dered youth prematurely wrinzled up
on the forehead and beginning to be
bald flashed up into the minister's
mind.
cit is not possible" said he.
II have lived a healthful life since
those days" responded Stone, 'frst as
u cattle herder for friend Of mine
who did not drive me too hard and
later as fruit grower upon my own
ranch on the outskirts of this little
city. l have gained forty pounds Of
weight and have changed likewise"-
he touched the thick, wavy hair above
his forehead-''b am the same man
for all that"
mot to my eye," said the REV Mr..
Brown, with decision; very far from
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-02

It. / have good memory for faces,
and yet should never know you; new
er in the world. But, supposing that
you are John Stone" he continued.
"'you are truly welcome and the more
particularly because you have told the
truth not only to me. but. as perceive,
to this young lady also"
"Have told the truth to herp said
Stone, looking down into her eyes,
while an expression of great tenderness
ennobled his face. II would put my
heart into her hands. She may search
It through and through.s il
"Come, now: that's good" said tue
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-02
American or European-Which!

It remains with you. We have
them rooms we mean-on either
plan, and are satisfied you will be
pleased with either. Our location
and facilities are unsurpassed our
rates lower than any other first
class house in the city Single
meals 50c-St. Charles Hotel, Mil
waukee, Wis. 556mo.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-02
For Sale.

Three dozen primary school desks
and seats are offered for sale at bar
gain. For particulars apply to any
member of the board of education, as
designated below.
VIM. E. WEBB, Pres.
S. E. HAssELL, Clerk.
4Otf r. MEYER, JR, Treas.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-02
Notice.

Strayed upon my premises, four
and one half miles north of Potosi,
early in September, two red heifer
calves with white on the rear part
of the underline. Owner please
call and remove property.
CLYDE E. ROESCH,
77tf Lancaster, Route 2.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-02

Electricity is fast busting hydraul
power in the equipment of continental
Europe and slowly supersoding it In
Great Britain.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-20
County Health Report.

The report of Health Officer
DIR. Howard Bratton, whose term
expired April 80, shows that since
Jan. 1, 1Gl deaths have occurred in
the county against 1873 for the cor
responding period of last year.
This makes a bad outlook for a repe-
tition of the low death rate of 1908.
The principal causes of death
were pneumonia 81, consumption
81 and heart disease 20, against 81,
ID and Is respectively for the first
four months of 1908.
The severity of the weather
caused the high rate of pneumonia,
IA dying from this disease in
February alone. 1t will also in
crease the number of deaths from
consumption. There never was
any foundation in truth for the
popular belief in the healthfulness
of the so called old fashioned
Winters.
The greatest menace is from
tuberculosis. There has been a de-
cided, not to say an alarming, in
crease during the last four years.
While the number of deaths, from
all causes, to date will probably NOT
be trippled for the year, it is more
than likely that the number from
consumption will be increased ac-
cording to this scale. To May /,
1908, there were IL deaths from
consumption, being at the rate of
80 for the year. The actual mum.
Der was 30. The total for this will
hardly fall short of 60.
The bulk of the deaths from this
cause do not occur in January and
February, for in these months COM
bined there were but 4 deaths in
1904 and 8 in 1908. But contagion
occurs during these months of de-
creased bodily resistance and close
housing and the deaths ale report
ed later in the year. Again, the
number of centers, or foci, of con-
tagion are constantly increasing
with the new cases, and the pres
ent rate of increase shows almost
to certainty, that unless the
people awake to the gravity of tn I,
situation and adopt preventive
measures, the loss from this dis
ease in 1905 will double that OF
1900.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-20
PRINCIPIO.

Squire Lynch purchased new horse
this week.
Mrs. r. R. Cherry was Rising Sur
visitor yesterday.
Miss Johanna Benjamin is visiting
friends in Perryville.
J. Harry Maxwell has arranged to erect
silo on his farm.
Mr.. Morris Lifley and bride of Newark
spent Sunday with the Misses Maxwell
Misses Gertrude Chapman and Marion
Pyle were the guests of Mrs. A. M. Nc
Nance this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Mearns and
daughter. of Asbury Park, and Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Bechtel, of Baltimore, are Wis
iting Mr.. E. A. Brown and family.
Bernie Barker, while playing ball al
Port Deposit on last Thursday, was struck
OH the head withsa bat and rendered
unconscious for over two hours. He ha:
since fully recovered.
Squire Lynch received word on Mon
day of the sudden death of his brother
who resided in Washington. The remains
were brought to Ebenezer and inferred
in the family lot on Wednesday.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-20
Money In Potatoes.

Geo. w. Crowl, an Oxford dealer. has
just closed neat deal in potatoes by the
shipment from that point of his last car
load. Last fell he bought up over 5000
bushels of potatoes when the price ranged
from so to 60 cents persbushel, and stored
them in Philadelphia and Oxford, to
await rise in the market. He began
selling at 90 cents bushel and continued
to reap the benefit as the price mounted
to $3.50 per bushel. His last carload
was sold few days since at $I.43 per
bushel. The average selling price was
about $r.25 per bushel, while the tubers
cost him on an average, including freight,
storage, hauling, etc., about 10 cents per
bushel, which left Mr.. Crowl a good mar
gin for his nerve and foresight in engi-
neering the speculation.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-20
A Home Thrust.


There Is good story told about the
late Henry Bergh. While walking
about the streets of New York city one
morning he saw teamster whipping a
balky horse.
"Stop that, you BRUTE" he exclaimed,
cor I'll have you locked up inside Of
five minutes! Why don't you try kind
ness on the animal? Don't you sup
pose horse can be reached by a kind
word the same as human beingY
II b'lieve ye're right, sor," replied
the teamster, a quick witted Irishman,
who, with all his faults of temper, was
not a bad man at heart, IAN If a harse
has feelin's, sor, don't We s'pose his
dhriver has too? Thry a koind word
on the dhriver, If ye Phase"
The stern face of Mr.. Bergh relaxed
into a smile. and in the better under
standing that followed the horse for
got that 1t was baking and started of
In trot.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-20
A Startling Test.

To save a life, DR.. T. G. Merritt
of No. Mehoopany, Pa, made z
startling test resulting in wonder
full cure. He writes, ga patient
was attacked with violent hemor
rhages, caused by liberation of the
stomach. I had often found Elec
trio Bitters excellent for acute
stomach and liver troubles so
prescribed them. The patient
gained from the first, and has moi
had an attack in IA months. =
Electric Bitters are positively
guaranteed for Dyspepsia, Indiges
ton, Constipation and Kidney
troubles. Try them. Only SOC al
Eli T. Reynolds drug store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-20
Took Thirty-Eight Years To Settle

An ejectment suit pending for
thirty eight years was settled in
court at Lancaster, Pa, last week.
The parties interested were Eliza
beth Eshleman, mother of the late
Colonel B. Frank Eshleman as
plaintiff, DR.. A. M. Miller, defend
ant. A verdict was entered in
favor of the defendant. All the
original counsel in the case are
dead. The subject matter of the
dispute was a valuable tract of land
near Bird-in-hand. More than
three times the value of the land
was paid in counsel fees and costs.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-20
HEROIC REMEDIES.
Whipping Was Prescribed at One
Time For Insanity and Fits.

Whipping Was Prescribed at One
Time For Insanity and Fits.
Ill health is bad thing at any time,
but 100 years ago it was made more
terrible by the remedies in use. Blood
letting, Of course, was a simple affair.
A writer in Macmillan's Magazine says
that everybody was bled twice year
lin the spring and autumn. The bar
bers were the surgeons and, like wise
men, adapted their prices to their pa
tents.
A gentleman who SO INDUCED him
self as to go to bed to be bled was
charged half a crown and his fine lady
half a sovereign. Certain days were
unlucky for bloodletting, and nothing
would induce the BARRIERS to operate
on these occasions. Serious diseases
seem to have been beyond the medical
skill of the day. Villages and towns
simply drove out the infected from
their midst.
Among remedies herbs Of course
played great part. For salves," runs
an old notebook which had great
vogue, 1.-THE country parsons wife
seeks not the city and prefers her gar
den and fields before all outlandish
gums" Sage was held very great
medicine. 1t was even asked in Latin,
"Why should any one die who has sage
in his garden% If any one had dis
ease of the mouth, the Eighth Psalm
should be read for three days, seven
times on each day. AS remedy it
was sovereign"
For insanity or fits whipping was
prescribed. Little wonder that NOR
tality was great. In old days in Wes-
sex, England, persons with infectious
diseases were confined in the lookup,
and whipping was deemed too good for
them. Should the sick be loud in la
ment, the Waterman kept them quiet by
this popular discipline, and one town
has upon its records, "Paid T. Haw-
kins. for whipping two people that had
the smallpox eightpence."
Fortunately the spirit Of this age Is
different from that.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-20
Reduced Rates To Atlantic City

Via Pennsylvania Railroad. Account
Meetings American Medical Associa-
ton and American Academy of Medi-
cine.
For the benefit of those desiring to attend the
meeting Of the American Medical Association at
Atlantic City, June to 10, and the session of the
American Academy of Medicine at the same
place June and 6. the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company will sell excursion tickets to Atlantic
City from all stations on its lines west of Down
ingtown and Avondale, north of Parker Ford.
south OF Newark and Porter. Del, and north and
east OF Trenton, Windsor and Toms River. N. J :.
exclusive, at rate Of single fare plus 81 90 for the
round trip. Tickets will be sold June 1, 2, g. 5
and 6, good returning leaving Atlantic City June
to Is, inclusive. Tickets will be good to stop
over at Philadelphia on going trip within limit
OF June 6, and at Philadelphia, and Baltimore,
on return trip within the final limit on deposit at
stop-oyer point. All tickets must be deposited
Immediately on arrival at Morris Guards AImory.
u south New York Avenue. Atlantic City. Reg
ular excursion tickets at usual rates will be sold
from the points named above and from ali inter.
mediate points TO Atlantic City.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-20
PENNINGTON.
Wheat aud grass look promising in thi

Wheat aud grass look promising in this
section.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. R. Cameron were
Philada. visitors Monday.
Several from here attended the athletic
meet at Jacob Tome Institute Saturday.
Mrs. Annie Kirk is visiting her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Amy Smith, in Baltimore, this
week.
Daniel Hawk purchased fine horse at
the sale of Cook & Jackson at Rising Sun
on Thurday of last week.
Miss Alyce Clifford had as her guests
from Saturday to Monday Miss Blanche
Biles, of Blue Ball, and Miss Ada Reyn-
olds, of Rising Sun.
Mrs James T. Shea gave party in
honor of her little daughter Nellie's ninth
birthday, last Saturday, May IA, from I
to S p. m. Following an afternoon
pleasantly spent with games, ETC., a
bountiful supper was served, the table
being beautifully decorated. and illum-
mated with candles. Miss Mary E.
Thompson assisted in the entertainment
of the young friends of Miss Nellie.
Those present we're Katharyn Shea,
Mana Hopkins, Viola Durham, Bessie
Durham, Margaret Durham, Della
Thompson, Mary Shea, Nellie Shea, Earl
Durham, Herman Thompson and George
Shea.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-20
Death of Lincoln Students.

The death from tuberculosis of two
Lincoln University students occurred in
Philadelphia hospitals this week, George
Jones of North Carolina, a member of the
theological seminary, and Samuel Lubesi,
of the collegiate department, who was
one of the eight Africans that came TO
the University two years ago to prepare
for the ministry. Their funerals were
held Wednesday; interment at Oxford.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-20
Left For Parts Unknown.

John T. Snodgrass, formerly employed
by E. Blackburn of Glenroy, and who
had been at Mr.. Blackburn's the past
fortnight, has left no information of his
whereabouts. Tuesday week he drove
one of Blackburn's teams to Oxford and
got check for $50 cashed, and also an
order for $Ie-both of which had Black
burns name thereon. The latter says he
did not sign the papers. From Oxford
Snodgrass drove to Peach Bottom and
there took train, leaving Blackburn S
team at the hotel. The team has been
restored to its owner.-Oxford Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-20
Tome Commencement.

The commencement exercises of
the Jacob Tome Institute will be
held June 12-14. The baccalaure-
ate sermon will be preached by
lit. Bev. Ethelbert Talbot, Bishop
of the Diocese of Central Pennsyl-
vania. The address to the
graduates will be delivered by Mr..
Stevenson A. Williams, of Belair,
Md, on Tuesday morning, June ID.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-20
Estate Divided.

The personal estate of the late
Franklin T. Mackie, of Cecil
county, after payment of all claims,
amounted to $11,114.79 and was
distributed as follows: Mrs. Eliza.
beth L. Mackie, widow, So, 704 .93;
e.. Eugene Mackie and Amos X,
Mackie, 81, 22497 each; Osborne S.
Mackie, Dora E. Reynolds and
Nellie A. Mackie, 81, 234.9S each.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-20

Marconi, of wireless telegraphy
fame, has completed arrangements
for daily news service furnished
by his system to Cunard liners,
whereby daily newspapers will be
published aboard the ships.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-20
North East High School Convention

The Commencement exercises OF
the North East High School will
be held at the Grand Army Hall,
Friday evening, May 81. The
graduating class is composed of six
young ladies. The address to the
graduates will be made by Rev. A.
w. Lightbourne of Wilmington
President. Blake will present the
diplomas and Superintendent Bid
die will present the certificates OF
award. Rev. ii. A. G. Westerfield
will preach the baccalaureatese sermon
to the class on Sunday morning,
May %.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-20
NOTICE
'ouar FOR CECIL COUNTY, |

BIZ THE ORPHANS Couar FOR CECIL ooUsrx.l
January l. 1904.
ORDERED, That all Administrators, Ex.
ecutors and Guardians that have not stated
an account within year. come forward and
do the same, or show cause to the contrary,
or they will be cited up.
Test: THOS. B. MILLER, Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-20
Addendum.

Kwoter-He thinks he's still youth
full. Well, you know the old saying,
There's no fool like an old fool"
Newitt-Yes, and when an old fool dyes
his whiskers there's nobody fooled but
the old fool.-Philadelphia Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-20

Robert M. McLane, Mayor of
Baltimore, on Sunday was married
to Mrs. Mary Van Bibber, also of
Baltimore, in Washington.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-20

Trains leave Oxford for Philadelphia at 6 20
q. m. and IS p. m. Market train leaves
RowlAndville. Tuesdays and Fridays at g. so.
Liberty Grove. s35; Colora. s.44; Rising Sum- Sc.
sylmar, 9.06; Noting CHAM. Is; Oxford, 1000 a. mi
arriving at West Philadelphia. 2.30 p. m.
Sunday train leaves Oxford at COS arriving In
Philadelphia at 9.l2 a. m; and 800 arrivinS IN,
Phiadelphiaat 1853 p. m; weekdays. 9.2s D. m.
". W. ATTERBURY, J.R.WOOD.
9MI. kaza0r. Gen. Rass'y Aasai.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-20
DAVID C. BROWN,

late of said county, deceased. All persons having
claims against the said deceased are hereby warn.
ed to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof
duly authenticated,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-20
JULY 18th, 1904.
Notice to Creditors.

This is to give notice that the subscriber, of
Cecil County. has obtained from the Orphans
Court of said county, letters Testamentary on the
personal estate of
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-20

He who thinks for himself and rarely
initiates is free man.-Klopstock.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-20
ORPHANS COURT.

The Stated Meetings of the Orphans
Court of Cecil county will be held on the
second Tuesday ofevery month. Executors
Administrators and Guardians, wanting
their accounts stated, will please bring in
their vouchers a few days before Court.
Test: THOS. B. MILLER, Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-20

they may otherwise by law, be excluded from al
benefits of said estate All Indebted to said estate
are requested TO make immediate payment TO tht
subscriber. Given under my hand this 2Sth day
of March, 1904.
MARGERY E. BROWN,
Executrix of David C. Brown, decd.
Test; T. b. MILLER, Register. I5a6t
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-20
Fire Tax Notice.

A Secretary and Treasurer of the FARMERS
N MECHANICS MUTUAL INSURANCE AssocI
ALTON OF CECIL COUNTY, hereby give notice thai
under date of May 18th, 1904, an assessment of Il
cents on the 500, on per cent basis, all higher
rates in proportion, was ordered by the Board Of
II. Owens, " H & ] K. Cooper, Mrs. Albanus
Saxton, John I. Turner and other fires and ex
penses thereof, to be finally due and payable on
or before
JULY 18th, 1904.
"If any person shall refuse or neglect to pay his
or her tax by that date his or her property shall
not be protected by the Association until said tax
Is paid" E. ID. CARHART
2Om4t Secretary & Treasurer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-20
FAVE GOING NORTH.

Additional trains leave Broad st. for Oxford IL II
a. m. ESQ and 10 p. M; Sunday only, SO a. m
7.0l p. M; and daily, except Monday, 11.43 p M
LEAVE GOING NORTH