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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
GLOVES IN EARLY DAYS.
They Were Often Made to Represent
the Man Who Wore Them.

the Man Who Wore Them.
In the early days everything was not
regulated for the people, as it is now,
by the government and the law courts.
Europe was still young then, and peo-
pie had rough and ready means of deal
ing with one another, of buying and
selling or giving goods and property
and settling disputes. A glove, as it
was very close indeed to a mans hand,
upon as taking the place of the hand it.
self, and sometimes took the mans
place and was made to represent him.
For example, to open a fair it was
necessary then to have the consent and
protection of the great lord in whose
country it was going to be held. Those
who wished to open the fair would
come to the nobleman and petition him
to be present. He might be very busy,
or bored at the idea Of having to go, yet
he would know that it must be opened
or his people would be disconnected.
So he would say to the leaders of the
people: mo, my trusty fellows, 1 can't
open the fair in person, but will send
my glove to do it. You all know my
glove. Nobody has one like it in the
country. 1t is the one my lady mother
embroidered for me in colored silks and
silver wire, and it has a deep violet
fringe. You can hang it above the en-
trance of your fair grounds as sign
that you are acting with my permits
sion. If any one disputes your right or
touches his masters glove will attend
to him; that's allv' So the glove would
travel in state to open the fair.-St.
Nicholas.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
Perfect Confidence.

Where there used TO be a feeling of
uneasiness and worry in the household
when child showed symptoms of Group,
there is now perfect confidence. This is
owing to the uniform success of Cham.
berlain's Cough Remedy in the treatment
of that disease. Mrs. NJ. I. Basford, of
Poolesville, Md, in speaking of her ex-
perience in the use'of that remedy says
81 have world of confidence in Cham
.berlain's Cough Remedy for have used
it with perfect success. My child Gar
land, is subject to severe attacks of Group
aud it always gives him prompt relief"
For sale by Eli 7. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
FREAK HOUSES.
Dwellings, In Which Ladders Tool
the Place of Stafrways.

49,.
the Place of Stairvays.
Years ago story was told of naval
officer who wanted a house built to
please his own taste in every detail.
He drew the plans himself, placed them
in the hands of a builder and instructed
him to see that they were carried out in
every detail. Then he went to sea for
q years cruise. When he returned
home the house had been completed
with the utmost regard for the plans
and specifications left by the officer.
He was taken through the first floor
and expressed the utmost pleasure in
everything he saw.
''Now," he said, 1--WE will go upstairs
and see the second floor"
"Come right out this way where we
have ladder" replied the builder.
The seafaring man was astonished.
He had planned the house with the
greatest care, but forgot to provide for
a stairway.
The story of the naval officer has
never had certificate of genuineness
attached to it, but an actual case in
which a house has been built without
a stairway is on record in Washington.
1t finally became the home Of the late
John Boyle, who was for many years
chief clerk Of the navy department and
who died in 1854, leaving large es-
tate. The house in question stood on
the site now occupied by brewery be-
low the naval observatory. It was a
pretentious old mansion, located in
what was very stylish section during
the days of the elder John Boyle, who
came to this country in the early years
Of the nineteenth century. The record
is not clear as to why the house was
constructed without staircase, but
there is no doubt about the fact
Washington Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
KEEPING THE "sAwBATH."
An Amusing Instance of the Strict.
ness nf the Canny
Scots,

Senator Francis Hendricks, of Roch.
ester, and ex-senator Frank Hiscock
of New York, were completing the ar
rangements for the Syracuse fair, and
while talking to some reporters about
the advisability of keeping the fair open
Sunday, relates the Tribune, Senator
Hendricks said:
IT am glad that in America certain
strictness regarding the observance OF
Sunday is maintained. l believe in this
strictness. should hate, though, to SET
it carried so far as the Scots carry it.
"a friend of mine was touring in Scot
land last summer. One Sunday morn.
ing he put his little hammer in his peck.
ct (for he is an amateur geologist), and
strolling out upon the hills, he began tc
chip on such specimens of rock as in.
terested him.
"a native happened along as my
friend was thus engaged The native
looked on with frown for a moment
Then he said:
"'Sir, do you ken yer breakin' more
than stones there?
bredhiH Inc odupdtn, gu: Sdlu my
friend, with laugh, and to appease the
Scot he put away the hammer and
walked onward a little way withhim. A
turn in the road revealed the ruins Of a
castle.
"'What castle is that?' said my
friend.
"The Scot frowned tits moo the
day. he said, severely, to be speirin' sic
things"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26

Hamfatte-When asked Brown how
he liked my Othello he said it was all
that one could wish.
Hamlette-Yes; he told me the same
thing, only he expressed it differently.
Hamfatte-How's that?
Hamlette-Well, when I asked him
how he liked it he said he certainly got
all he wanted of it.-Indianapolis Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
Jackson-Sawyer.

Walter G. Jackson and Miss
Mabel r. Sawyer, of Upland, Pa ,
were married at the home of the
groom's parents, near Rising Sun,
ON Wednesday evening, Feb. "a,
by Rev. III. A. G. Westerfield.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
Ddle-BriCk1ey.

Miss Carrie Elizabeth, daughter
of Mrs. Margarine Brickley, of Elk
ton, and Mr.. John Francis Dale, of
Wilmington, were married Tuesday
10th inst, at the residence Of the
BRIDES mother in Elkton, by Rev.
T. E. Martindale.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26

Professor-In China criminals are Of
ten sentenced to be kept awake until
insanity and death result. Now, how
do you suppose they keep them from
falling asleep? Little Girl oldest IN
small faniiiy)-I expect they give 'em
baby to take care of.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
Chamberlain's Stomach and Live
TabIets-Unequalled for Con-
stipation.
St1patI0n'

Mr.. A. R. Kane, prominent druggist
of Baxter Springs, Kansas, says: "Cham-
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, are,
in my Judgment, the most superior prep
aration of anything in use today for con
stipation. They are sure in action and
with no tendency to nauseate or grippe
For sale by Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26

Fuller understand you said
looked like monkey. What do you
mean by such talk as that?
Waller-oh. it's all right; no harm
done, you know. There wasn't any
monkey within hearing when said it.
Boston Transcript.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
McCool-Smith.

George w. McCool, son of Mr..
and Mrs. John w. McCool, of near
Elkton, and Miss Marion l.. Smith,
of Wilmington, were married at
Asbury M. E. Parsonage in that
city, Wednesday, Feb. II, by Rev.
FL. S. Dulany.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
Millinery and DreSSmaking.

After March LIST, 1901, Ella R. Haines will remove
her Millinery and Dressmaking Parlor from Phia.
to the Touchtone Building next to the new Pres
byterian church,, Port Deposit. Md. where her
sister, M. Emma Haines, will join her in partner
ship. Imported and New York styles speciality.
We beg leave to solicit your patronage.
Yours for reasonable prices and kind treatment.
HAINES 4 HAINES.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26

How do you like Tipton?"
'He seems cold and reserved"
HE does at first. but he soon thaws.
After you have met him few titles he
will come up and slap you on the back
and ask you for dollar, just as cordial
as can be."-Kansas City Journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26

where's your father, boy?" asked
the gentlemanly agent.
"Sweepin' the horizon" replied the
astronomers son.
And your mother, where is she?"
she's out sweepin' the back porch. :"
Chicago Record Herald.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26

Man wants but little here below,
Nor wants that little long"
Is what they ss.ng in former years.
But tits now another song.
The words are somewhat different,
Though fIily as sublime
woman -ants all that is in sight
And wants it all the time"
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26

Miss Ellicott-Why did you discharge
your chauffeur? He made such fine
appearance.
Mrs. Lippincott-But the man had
no tact Why, once when was doing,
he ran over a fat woman. and almost
jostled me out of my seat!-Smart Set.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26

If it We're not for bores 1t would be
very difficult for us to realize what
eternity is.-New Orleans Times-Demo-
GRAFT
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26

The President-How can give your
friend an appointment? He is rude, I'M
cultured, vulgar and unworthy of an
Office.
The Cabinet Minister-Why, thought
you might make him minister to some
foreign country-Town Topics.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26

Trains leave Oxford for Philadelphia at 20
a. m. and 2 Is p. m. Marke. train leaves
Rowlandyille. Tuesdays and Fridays at $50.
Liberty Grove. S.35: Coora. s.44 Rising SUM- $50.
Sylmar, 9.O6; Nottingham Is; Oxford. 1000 q. m.
arriving at West Philadelphia. $50 p. m.
Sunday train leaves oxford at 6.55 arriving in
Philadelphia at 9.l2 a.. M; and $40. arriving in
Phiadelphiaat 7.59 p. m; weekdays, 9.2b p. m.
v. W. ArTERBURY, J.R. WOOD.
GsaI. Manager. Gen. Pass'y Agexi.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
what Did He Meant

Maisy-zDid Jim kiss you last night?
Daisy-Of course he didn't. Why do
YOU ask such question?
Maisy-Well, he told me he liked your
checklist. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26

WANTED FAITHFUL PERSON TO CALL
wv on retail trade and agents tor manufacturing
house having well established business local ter
ritory straight salary so paid weekly and expense
money advanced; previous experience unneces-
sary; position permanent; business successful.
Enclose self-addressed envelope. Superintendent
Travellers, Cos Monon Bldg, Chicago. lsnl2t
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
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
]. THOMAS RIALE,
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,
on or before the 18th day of July. 1901,
they may otherwise, by law, be excluded FROM Jail
benefit of said estate. All indebted TO said estate
are requested to make immediate payment to the
subscriber. Given under my hand this 18th day
OF January, 1904.
JOSEPH T. RIALE,
Executor OF j. Thomas Riale, decd.
2sj6t Test: T. B. MILLER, Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
His Politeness.

"But is he polite and courteous?"
"Well, should say 30! Believe me.
b !. will not even talk 30 lady through
t.ss telephone without Terao~iEg h.s
hat."-N. Y. Times.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
Our Savings
Department

Receives deposits of ONE
DOLLAR and upwards. 1t al
lows Interest thereon at the
rate of (3) three per cent. COM
pounded semi-annually. Fa-
cilities furnished for Banking
by mail.
THE
NATIONAL
BANK
OF PORT DEPOSIT, MD.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
Notice to Creditors.

This is to give notice that the subscriber, of
Cecil county. has obtair" 80 " "phans
Court of said county. lie tiers OF Administration on
the personal estate OF
JAMES JOHNSON
late OF said county, deceased. All persons having
claims against the said decea sed are hereby warn
ed to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof
duly authenticated,
on or before the 18th day of July, 1904,
they may otherwise by law, be excluded from all
benefit of said estate. All indebted to said estate
are requested 60 make immediate payment to the
subscriber. Given under my hand this 10th day
of January, 1904.
SAMUEL A. TAYLOR,
Administrator of James johnson, decd.
29j6t Test; 7. b. MILLER, Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
For Sale or Rent.
Small Farm containing 8 acres,

near Theodore. Good dwelling, good young or
chard one acre woodland fine pasture. Will be
sold at bargain on easy terms or exchanged for
other property.
Two Dwellings in Rising Sun for rent, }rk
one furnished with range and hot and cold I;""W
water. Also Dwelling and Store Property
on Pearl Street, occupied by Chas. Lawson. Per-
sons desiring to lease the store property apply to
Chas. Lawson who will dispose of his stock and
give any particulars regarding the property.
feb5 JOS. S. POGUE.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
Badly Broken English

"Give me an illustration of broken
English" said the teacher.
"The ten commandments" piped a
shrill voice from the TALBOT the class
Philadelphia Record.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
For Rent.

A HOUSE FOR RENT IN FARMING E%
IA ton. Apply to L. MAYBERRY.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
STATIONS.
Pass. Pass. Pass. Pass
A. N. A. NJ A. N. IP. N.
LEAVE GOING NORTH.

Additional traius leave Broad st for Oxford IL
| a. M, 2.5O and 10 p. M; sunday only, 7.66a. m.
7.Ol p. M; and daily. except Monday. l1.43 p. m.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-29

To be cheerful when the world is
going well with you is no great yir-
K..o tue. The thing is
c,.-,..,,, to be cheerful I'M
der dsadyanta.
geous C circumstances. III one has
lost money, If business prospects fail.
II enemies appear triumphant, il
there is sickness Of self or those dear
to one, then Is IL indeed a virtue to
be cheerful. When poverty pinches
day after day, month after month or
through the years as they pass. and
one has ever to deny self Of every lit
tie longed-for luxury, and the puzzle
OF how to make one dollar do the
work for two has TO be solved, then
the MAN Who can still be cheerful is q /
hero. lie is a greater hero than the
soldier who faces the lannon's
mouth. Such cheerfulness is the
kind that we need to cultivate. To
acquire this self-command. says the
Milwaukee journal, we need to think
OF many things. We need to guard
against every way to irritation about
little things. If we can maintain
self-control in small matters, we
shall have less difficulty in maintain
ing it when great matters are to be
met. II we meet with irrcparable
losses we must readjust our lives TO fit
the new conditions. There is no
great evil so bad but that it might
have been worse. Let MS congratu.
ate ourselves that the worst is not
ret! There is truth i'm the saying
hat "every cloud has a silver lining
Though it may for a time look so
lark we can see no CLINT Of silver, yet
Sc know It Is there.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-29
Turning Ont thc cn,,.

when the sun shone on the mountains
ana the wales that lay between.
ana the snow had left the hillside
Ana the knobs were getting green. =,
40" used TO walt impatient
For the morning 10 appear
Nhen we'd turn the cows fo paetrr. !
Ia the springtime Of the year.
can see the dim old stable
with the cobWebs ali about.
can hear the lie chains clanking
When we turned the cattle out.
can see them jump and caper
AS they raced along the lane
u.sa TO know they were returning
To the weil-known paths again.
Time Is such a stern old master.
setting tasks for you and me
ana he keeps us moving forward
FROM the happy used-to-bei
but he cannot blot the picture
Ihat my memory treasures so
Nhen We turned the cows TO pastur.
IN the springs Of long ago.
Florence ]. Boyce 10 Orange Judd Farm.
er. 81 ga
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-29

As soon as it was announced that
Count Cassini, the Russian ambassa-
dor, intended to sail for Europe about
the middle Of May rumor became cur
rent that he would not return. This is
now said to be without foundation.
The count is conceded to be the clever
est diplomat in Washington, and the
star member Of the Russian corps. As
he is now dean Of the diplomatic set in
Nashington-a position Of much inn
poriance in European eyes it is not
regarded as likely that the shrewd Rus
slams viii care to relinquish the adyan-
tage which this gives them.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-29

In 1876 there were 2Os,4 1856 owners
Of S5O5,O0O,0OO capital Of national
banks. The average share being
worth 500, the average number OF
shares TO each holder was 2L1. Only
767 persons held more than $4,000 of
stock. The report this year, says the
indianapolis journal, shows that
there are 330,124 shareholders and
S673,OoO,oOo Of capital, or 2O.4 shares
to each shareholder. That is, while
the capital stock has increased BAG
per cent. the number of shareholders
has increased So per cent.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-29

Merely because the czarina appeared
at a recent court ball I'm q gown with
Nervousness, jeweled ornaments
worth So. 600, 900, va
rious critics pre-
sumably anarchists and nihilists-as-
sert that this is another manifesto
tion Of nervous disease" We have
many manifestations Of such nervous
disease in America, notably during
the grand opera season. Americans are
said TO be the most nervous people I'm
the world, and now, says Roswell Field,
in the Chicago Post, we know how
TO account for the jewels that women
slap on regardless of space orexpense.
The more a woman is weighed down by
diamonds and pearls and rubies. the
more she may be said TO be suffering
from nervous prostration. Let us lower
middle-class folks rejoice that our
nerves are not shattered by these en-
emics of a calm and well-ordered exist |
ence. Let our lowly but estimable |
wives thank heaven that they are
saved from the curse of czarinas and /
jewelers. signs.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-29

The world Is doing better than Il did soma
time ago.
we've learned some useful things our
grandsires didn't seem TO know
Ano' by the Information which experience
has gained,
a number Of mysterious things are readily
explained.
why dld the now'ret blush unseen amid
the desert alr7
why have some sages lived unknown in
attics chill and bare7
why Is reward Withheld from men both
talented and wise?
The answer is as plain as day. They didn't
advertise.
To merely take the light from meath n
bushel will not do.
lou We got TO keep It blazing where the
passing throng may View.
NO matter what your walk IN NE. this far,
you can't disguise.
'ou'A be dropped from the procession II
you DO not advertise.
Washington Star.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-29

Libraries. hospitals, bridges and play
ground are taking the place Of statues
as memorials to individuals, and the
change is wholesome. Traces Of the
same tendency sometimes show them
selves in connection with the celebra-
ton Of historic anniversaries. IT has
been suggested that Henry Hudson's
great discovery be commemorated. not
by a worlds fair, but by an adequate
waterway between the Hudson and the
great lakes. Next July Chicago will
observe the centenary Of its birth at
Fort Dearborn. How memorable the
occasion would be if the smoke nui-
sance or the stock-yard odors could be
abolished Statues and tablets are
often excellent, but clean streets. pure
air, open parks-all things that con-
tribute to better physical and moral
health in urban life-are better.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-29

Gimme just a split-shot sinker.
An bent pin fer a hook.
An sycamore ike I knowed OF vors
ny the side Of a grass-edged brook.
Men may brag o. greenheart fshr0ds-
Just an alder pole fer mine.
ny a wide brown pool IN the shadows cool
An no line but a cotton lnel
Let me hear the workers singing
From the upland meadows swell:
Nhlle / lay. an lay, an fish all day;
It's so restin' to hear EN- yell.
know whore the cricks s-windin'.
An a-ripplin' as she flows.
An the cool brown mud fees smooth an
good
Up-squashln' between ones toesi
An gimme cork fer bobbsr.
Ter FISH where the mullet wait
Mongst the Shiny snags where the dead
tree drags
An. where kids spit on their bait.
j. NJ. Lewis. IN Houston Post.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-29

The old farm gate at the foot Of the hin.
On rusty hinges II hanging stil;
The winding path that led 10 the wood
And the maple grove where the cattle
stood
In the heat Of the day, with half-closed
eyes.
While chewing their cuds and switching
the files
see them to-day IN memory SIN.
As stand by the gate at the foot OF the hill
The sheep on the hillside are bieating again.
The old horse whinnying there In the Iane:
And down by the roadside are roses OF June.
Where the hermit thrush MARBLES a plain
tive tuns.
And the voice Of the brook as It hastens
along.
Blends softly again with the nlghtlngale's
song:
The vision has passed. and turning AT will
leave the old gate at the foot OF the M
:. Minerva Boyce, IN Farm Journal
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-29
FROM OUR AMERICAN POETS.


IL Ism 80 hard 20 mention the faults
vi haif OF the men that YOU know:
10 can attention TO unpleasant things
Ihey do. as they an come ana 20.
10 publish abroad their failures and fall
rs surely no credit 10 you.
IL Tar better plan TO find ln the man
GOOD tralis-and then bring them 20 view.
~ sn 80 easy. perhaps but that
Is the reason why you should try.
oeI faults glare out OF their own accord
Inc virtues Oft deep hidden lle
Just keep this IN mind. for other men know
Inc weaknesses cllnglng 90 youl
Let them sneer or smile 40 his shortcom-
ings; while
You search for a virtue or two.
we naturally notice the bad ln a man
And speak Oft, thinking thatwe
are smart 10 discover the very same things
me stupidest human can see.
hut II you would do something worthy Of
praise,
huht Tor bis virtues though few:
Ana some day you'll hnd other men-so IN
ciincd-
are doing the same thing for youl
cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-29


LIE IS full Of grief and trouble.
Ills untold We have 10 bear;
nope at times seems but a bubble
Even when our skies are fair.
let we'd not be half so weary.
bravely could We bear each blow.
Were Il not for that most dreary
wretch Who says; u told you So
Nhen we look FOR consolation.
Cheer and sympathetic balm.
lie an awful aggravation.
For, quite seif-possessed and calm =
NO surprise or sorrow showing ~
For our unexpected woe.
ne remarks. with aspect knowing:
Nell' old man. / told you So"
Though you shun him in amlction. 49,
He Will visit you and tell
How II long was his conviction
Things were going far from wen.
Long with platitudes he'll grind YOU.
Ihen, with a triumphant crow.
lilo Will venture 10 remind YOU
That he always told you So.
Chicago Daily News.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-29
The Nest and the BIrd.


In an orchard old and shady.
Day by day Il grew,
Fashioned with the skill and cunning
That Its builders knew.
And the patient little mother.
Hoverlng Ger her tiny brood
watched them grow to feathered beauty
With soiicituds.
TIL one day their small wings spreading
One by one they flew
Out across the sunny Meadow
As birds always do.
Yet with weary plnions dropping.
Spent with rapid flight
Back 10 find the leafy shelter
Came they ere the night
And the olden nest IS hanging
Lonely IN the boughs to-day,
For the mother and the brides
All have vanished far away
j. b. NJ. Wright, IN Boston Post