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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-07-07
THE AMETHYST VOGUE.


Amethysts have become suddenly
the rage here, and are even more
popular abroad. In England the
vogue is attributed to the favor re-
Gently shown to this charming pur-
pie stone by Queen Alexandria. In
Paris it is stated that Queen Helena
of italy is the distinguished wearer OF
the stone who has chiefly brought 1t
into fashion again. There has been
long period of neglect for the anne
thyst. Two or three generations ago
it was in the highest favor, and
brides were as pleased to receive a
"set," as brooch, earrings and neck
let were then called, in this stone as
in almost any other save the dia.
mond.
The form in which amethysts are
chiefly favored in Paris is as round
beads, threaded of size to lie round
the base of the collar in the daytime
or at the pit of the throat in evening
attire.
Necklaces of other kinds of stone
beads are being well patronized.
Jade from China, or it's near relative,
New Zealand greensboro, Egyptian
carnelian, lapis lazuli, and for those
whims are not affected by the depth
of the purse required to satisfy them,
cabochon emeralds, irregular tur-
quoises, fine pink coral or real amber
for the new bead chain necklace
Washington Times.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-07-07
PRIZES AWARDED AND OFFERED.
Encouragement for Invention and
Useful Study.

The prizes having the largest
money value of which the world has
any knowledge are those provided by
the will of Nobel, the inventor of
dynamite. Three are for scientific
research and invention and two for
other kinds of achievement. All are
bestowed annually, and each amounts
to trife less than $4,000. 1t is an
interesting question how much good
they do, for they are not given with
any idea of stimulating competition
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-07-07
FASHION HINTS.

The shirt-waisr suit in waS ma
terials, and especially in linen, will
continue in favor this year. and very
likely much longer.
There is no end to the models for
short boleros. The bolero is a gar
ment which lends itself to variations
without losing any OF its distinctive
character.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-07-07
Domestic Service in Brazil.

Some curious facts about domestic
service in Brazil are brought out in
a consular report from Rio Grande
do Sui. Servants will not sleep in the
house as a rule, but expect to leave
at at night and not return till Z
or the next day. AS result some
houses have pane OF glass In one
of the windows taken out, through
which the baker and the milkman
pass their goods on their early-n,orn-
ing rounds without troubling mem
Der of the family to get up and open
the door.-Chicago Journal.
Muskrats of the Great American
bottom, across the river from st.
Louis, are breaking up housekeeping.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-07-07
KEROSENE STAINS.

When kerosene is spilled on a car
pet or rug do not cry, but scatter
cornmeal copiously over the spot.
In twenty minutes or SO sweep it up
and put on some fresh meal. Keep
this process up till all signs Of the
oil have vanished. The odor will
probably linger longer. After day
or two the stain may reappear, as the
oil which went through the carpet Is
drawn up by capillary attraction. but
applications of meal will eventually
cause it to disappear entirely.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-07-07
TURN THE SHEETS.

Sheets often get badly worn in the
centre before they show any signs Of
wear at the sides. Careful housekeep-
ers often turn" such sheets when
they are made of double width goods,
simply tear them down the centre,
hem the edges with narrow handker-
chief hem and sew the outer selvages
together. A carefully turned" sheet
lasts more than twice as long as
sheet that is left to wear itself out as
it was first made. 1t SENS like folly,
however, to turn" towels and other
similar articles, as over particular
housewives SO often suggest. Except
for the woman who has little else to
do it Is waste Of time.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-07-07

FOR MOTH BALLS.

If one objects to the odor OF moth
balls, sheets of brown paper may be
sprinkled with turpentine and laid be-
tween the garments in the chest OF
trunk. Moth balls however, are much
better to use when packing away
rugs.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-07-07
SLUMPING NOT REAL RELAXA-
TTON

Grown people and children alike
are inclined to fall into a very bad
habit OF sliding down into chair,
sitting for hours with the spine bent
almost in a half circle. Besides
causing the figure to grow ungraceful,
this is most injurious, and is more
otten the cause of serious ills than
people realize.
The continual strain upon one side
of the spinal column, with the cor
responding compression on the other,
gives rise to nervous difficulties and
affections of the brain. While the
strictly upright position is undoubt-
eddy the most healthful, it seems
rather hard work to persuade the
young and indolent to maintain it.
The old lady who said that she
owed her youthful appearance to her
habit of "slumping" bit daily meant
an entirely different thing. After a
trying day she always retired to a
comfortable chair and 'slumped" for
ten or fifteen minutes. The old lady
really re1axed-and this is a most
excellent thing.
But lazy people, and those who
love luxury, have habit of slump
ing into their chairs and remaining
in this position for hours with the
spine as nearly telescoped as possi-
BILE. That part of the anatomy known
as the backbone was intended to be
worn upright. Children should be
taught to sit erect, especially if they
are growing rapidly.
If youngsters who suffer from dizzi-
ness or headache are carefully OBJ.
served it will frequently he discover
ed that their position is faulty. The
curved form of the spine results in
a pulling of the muscles of the back
of the neck, and the difficulty is quite
certain to be removed by correcting
the habit of sitting badly.-Washing
ton Times.
ENGLISH WOMEN AND RUSSIAN
MEN.
While matrimonial alliances be-
tween subjects of the English crown
and those of France, Germany and
Denmark are of too frequent occur
renee to call for special comment, it
may not be generally known that the
marriage of English women to Rus
SLAMS of high degree is rare happen
ing, remarks Leslie's Weekly. Why
this should be so it is not easy to say,
but such is the fact. An exception
to this rule occurred some years ago
when Miss Fleetwood Wilson, popu-
lar leader in English society, became
the wife of Prince Alexis Dolgorouki.
The wedding made a great sensation
and was celebrated both according to
.ne Church of England and the Rus
sian rites, it being the first time that
the"smart" world had been present at
such a picturesque function as that
of Russian marriage. The alliance
has turned out an exceedingly happy
one; the handsome, cultivated Rus.
sian prince is devoted to his British
wife, and for her sake consepts to
spend a considerable portion of each
year in England or in Scotland.
where of late years they have taken
a picturesque stronghold on Deeside.
The princess some years ago adopted
a pretty little girl. who bears the
peculiar Russian name of Sacha.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-07-07
RECIPES.

A Nice Salad-Dandelion salad is
rather too bitter for the ordinary
taste, but if the young leaves be mix.
ed with lettuce the result is a piquane
salad full of tonic qualities.
For Luncheon-A delicious salad re-
Gently served at luncheon consisted
of celery, green peppers, tomatoes, Gu
cumbers. stuffed olives, and English
walnuts. All were cut into small
pieces, mixed thoroughly with French
dressing, and served on crisp lettuce
leaves. Both salad and dressing were
very cold.
Left-Overs.-An appetizing way for
using the "left-overs" of cold meat IL
to make a sauce with two tablespoon
fuls Of butter until nicely Drowned.
Add a cupful Of hot water favored
with beef Juice or stock, and cook IN
til the mixture Is smooth. Season
with salt and pepper and stir In half
a cupful OF currant jelly, and lastly
the meat cut into small pieces.
Cheese Pudding or Custard.-Bnt-
SSA @ oAAlAA bahAhS W III q lay
er Of bread, cut in pieces one inch
square, with crust removed, and sprin-
kle thin-sliced cheese over the bread.
Add dash, each, of salt and paprika.
Add other layers of bread and cheese,
seasoning as before, using In all half
a small loaf of bread and one cup,
half a pound, of cheese. Beat two
eggs. Add one pint of milk. and pour
the mixture over the bread and cheese.
Bake about half an hour in a moder-
ate oven. Unless the heat be very
moderate, It were we'll to bake this
pudding on several folds of paper and
surrounded by hot water. This makes
a most excellent luncheon dish, and is
especially good either with a simple
green salad or stewed apples or dried
fruit.-Boston Cooking School Mag
azine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-07-07
A USEFUL NOTE.

When tailor has Jacket to re-
line, he first rips out half Of the old
lining for pattern. leaving the other
attached as guide. Then he cuts
the new lining from the pattern and
sews it up, leaving the under-arm
seams open. He bastes in one-half
of the lining, fitting 1t along the fronts
and bottom of the jacket, and then
rips out the half Of the old lining
that was left attached, and bastes in
the remaining half to the new. Now
he mems the new lining around the
bottom, neck and fronts, and last Of
all he does the armholes and UNDER
arm seams, into which any excess Of
material can go. After this is done
the Innings of the sleeves are put in.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-07-07
FOR HOME DECORATION.

"The pictorial frieze," says Good
Housekeeping, makes good decora-
tive effect when rightly selected and
suitably placed. These two condi-
lions, however, are absolutely essen
tial for successful use of a border
of this kind. A frieze that suggests
a story or brings to the mind some
pleasing suggestion gives variety to q
wall that may necessarily be Of
plain color. The picture quality is
particularly enjoyable in nursery
and in the Informal apartments OF
the home-den, sitting or living
room.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-07-07

Marshal Van Worley has gone into
a new business, viz. the shipping of
cats out Of Titusville.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-07-07
LIGHT.

LIGHT.
The night has a thousand eyes.
And the day but one;
Yet the light of the bright world dies
With the dying sun.
The mind has thousand eyes,
And the heart but one;
Yet the light of whole life dies
When Love Is done.
Francis w. Bourdillon.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-07-07
HER LIGHT ROOM.

II found it so impossible to get
thoroughly good daytime light on
my sewing or book in our house when
we moved to New York that decided
to ask my husband for what I called
a light room for my anniversary pres
ent," tells a woman devoted to her
needle and to reading. The light
room Is built over the buffers pam
try extension. 1t opens from her bed
room.
"At last have a corner on light"
the woman continued with deep
sight Of satisfaction. That's more
than most city people can boast Of"
The light room is practically all
windows. The woman regulates the
tight with shades. Some draw up.
some draw down-some run across
the skylight ceiling.
Il never let myself sit reading or
sewing in an all-round glare of light"
she said. THAT isn't good for the
eyes. l arrange the light to fall on
my work, and here can have win
dow just where / want one. and these
very thin curtains protect me from
the view of the neighbors.
my family laughed at my idea I'M
til after the room was built. Now
it is all can do to keep it to myself.
cali 1t the sun parlor. It's fine
place to dry ones hair in after a
shampoo, and 1t is splendid for sun
ming oneself when one does not feel
well enough to go ut."-New York
Sun.
Evening journal., 1905-06-05
PhIIadeIphIaIa oreat Vietory.

From the New York Herald
There is something almost mdicrous
in the abjectness wit which the ma
chine in Philadelphia has surrendered
to the power Of an aroused public sem
timent.
Without a dissenting vote both Coun-
ellis yesterday withdrew the ordinance
authorizing a seventy-flve years ex-
tension of the city gas works lease to
the local corporations This renders
needless the intended veto message
which Mayor Weaver had prepared to
present to both branches Of the Coun-
ellis
A communication from the mayor
announcing his removal Of the heads
LOT the departments OF police and of
public works and his appointment of
their successors was next I'm oder, and
their successors was next in order. and
the votes Of the entire membership of
the Select Council. The bosses who
ten days ago were insolently confident
of their power and openly boasted OF
their intention to consummate the
gas deal'' over the veto of the mayor
have run into their holes and pulled
the holes I'm after them"
Il Is a great victory but the win
ming of this one battle does not mean
the absolute and ultimate surrender Of
the evil army whose leaders have
ruled the Quaker City for so many
years and made its name a byword
throughout the land. Under the in
suit of this gas deal" its people ceased
Evening journal., 1905-06-05
Va ReIIes Not HlahIx Renardsd.


From the Washington Star
A Washington veteran who recently
visited historic South Mountain, in
Washington county, Nd, found that
there are many grim relics Of the san
culinary battle OF Antietam, and the fight
on South Mountain. IN possession Of tn,
farmers IN that vicinity.
THE strangest part Of it," said the
Washington man, "is that these relics
are regarded by the natives as Of little
value In one place. not far from Eakle S
Mil, a farmer has beautifully engraved
Masonic sword which has been used as
a plaything by the children Of the neigh
borhood The handle OF the sword is of
ivory carved with Masonic omblems.
'rhe farmer who owns this rare relic
stated that his father detached 1t from
the body Of a dead Confederate officer
who, after being shot at the battle OF
South Mountain, crawlod into a thicxet to
die. His remains we're found there sew
fral days after the fight. when the guns
Of both armies were laundering along
Antietam creek and about Sharpsburg
I'm another farm house bayonet found
IN clump of bushes on South Mountain
is doing duty as a stoye litter, and at
others are cannon balls and musket balls
galore, which are thrown about as though
they were Of no historic value whatever"
Evening journal., 1905-06-05
IMMIGRATION LAWS.

THE immigration Of the present year
a promises to break all records. A
stream is pouring into New York that
is increasing every month, and It is Of
a nature that we cannot help CHASING
las undesirable.
1t is from Italy, Austria and Russia
chiefly II embraces a large proportion
of illlterates. and we are told that a
great many criminals are in the list.
Were our immigration to represent
the people Of European countries at the
average we should have little cause for
complaint. but such is not the case.
From Italy we receive a horde which
have added little to the wealth or ad-
vancement of that country. and a part
Of whom have constituted menace.
We shall receive a million Of the
lowest grade OF Europeans during 1905.
and there seems on disposition to
check it.
Yet from the Western coast Is com
inG<a demand for a Japanese exclusion
act. And the plea is not lack of in
telligence. character and thrift ON the
part OF these Immigrants. but that i'm
these qualities they excel and. hence.
rival our own people in many pursuits.
Nobody expects the Japanese to be-
come numerous over here. There is
enough TO employ their energies at
home. and the field is broadening. They
win be needed in Corea and i'm Man
churia IN superior capacities; and the
Japanese loves home too well to emil
CRATE save from necessity. We have
more to fear from the scum Of Europe
than from all the Japanese that seek
our shores.
Besides. Japan would resent an ex-
clusion act such as We apply to the
Chinese. In the rigid enforcement of
the exclusion act there are many alb
surdties and even outrages. To ex-
clude merchants and students and 10
shut the doors against American oiti-
zens Of Chinese parentage because
they have visited China. would be RI
diculous, We're it not so outrageous.
We had better turn our attention TO
the real immigration problems which
are forcing themselves on our atten-
tion.
Evening journal., 1905-06-05
MONDAY. JUNE S 1905.
A REPUBLICAN VICTORY.

A PRETTY fun vote was polled at
IA the election on Saturday and
there was an effort on the part Of the
respective managers to bring out the
stay-at-home vote. This effort was
successful in a great measure. as over
2Ooo votes more than were cast two
years ago went into the boxes
The Democrats put forth every ef-
fort to win, and apparently were con-
ndent But under any normal condi-
tion the majority is too great for them
20 overcome. There is some surprise
expressed that the majority was not
larger but a part Of the reason dates
back two years.
It was recognized that Colonel will
son would make a capable mayor but
a number Of independent voters who,
disgusted at party division two years
ago had voted for Mr.. Bird. expressed
themselves as desirous Of giving him
= vote OF confidence; and this cut down
Colonel Wilson's majority.
The city is to be congratulated on
the result, for the successful candidates
are men Of capacity and are known
to the people generally as progressive
men. and thoroughly competent The
control Of Council passes to the Re-
pubhcans. which we think win not be
regretted by anybody who pays taxes.
But it places a great responsibility
upon them. as under the hnanciering
Of the Democratic Council great burr
den is laid on the shoulders Of the new
body There is great field for re-
form here. and the Republicans who
cease TO be minority members and who
are now Of the majority have field
for the display OF their acknowledged
abilities.
Evening journal., 1905-06-05
rhe a0ya0tt and the RInasters.

From the Washington Star.
II is difficult for people In Washing
ton to fully appreciate the force Of the
storm which centered I'm Philadelphia
upon the heads Of those members of
the city Councils who voted for the
gas lease and who declared their in
tention to vote against the mayors s
veto. There was perhaps never a more
Gratifying demonstration of the power
Of public sentiment, a more complete
proof of the fact that an aroused peo-
pie can accomplish marvels in the face
of an entrenched machine.
The CRATER even Of the rock-ribbed
Philadelphia kind. is n vulnerable crea-
ture when the last pinch comes In
Philadelphia the Councilmen who stood
by the machine were members of all
classes Of society. Some were profess
Isional men, some merchants, some
plain citizens" whose means Of sup
port were not easily determined. All
were more or less in touch with soci-
ETY. at large. They had their personal
and organizational Affiliations outside
Of their political connections. They
did business with the people and We're
dependent for their happiness upon
NAiNAA AfAnAA'AAe WIN All AAtANslNF "a -
izdns.
When the mayor announced that he
proposed to veto the gas lease and to
fight the machine the elements of good
citizenship rallied to his support most
effectively. Professions were formed,
and the homes and business houses Of
the recalcitrant Councilmen were Wis
tied. Speeches were made by the
leaders, TO persuade the machine men
that they should cease their corrupt
Affiliations. one man was pursued over
town by determined citizens i'm car
riages before he was rounded up for
"a good talking. A list was kept of the
Councilmen who refused to weaken in
their allegiance TO the machine. and
these men were notified that If they
voted for the gas lease against the ve-
to they would he boycotted, CONNER
cially. professionally and socially. Os-
tracism stared them I'm the face. They
had reason TO believe that the citi-
zens were in deadly earnest
Evening journal., 1905-06-05
eoId RaiIroad Pa.es.

SAYS the London Chronicle: It is nice
TO have a sold PISS attached 20 your
watch chain which franks you FIRST class
over the railways OF q continent and
sends every ticket collectors hand TO his
cap. such IS the happy lot Of Australian
ministers and cX-ministers, but the dead
heads" are now SO many that the Ques-
tion Of restricting the issue of passes has
been engaging the Premiers' conference
at Hobart The loss of railway revenue
runs into many thousands OF pounds. In
Victoria alone there are eighty ex-min-
isters with free passes. one has had his
pass since 1851 lie must be the record
"deadhead" of the world.
Evening journal., 1905-06-05
CAUGHT AT RANDOM

The mhoas of the poor horse are
many.
In three days $4,000 people inspected
the gorgeous court train of the German
Crown Princes betrothed, which is on
view I'm Berlin.
An English Judge recently altered a
sentence of eighteen months hard labor
to five years penal servitude because
the prisoner threw a bottle at him.
I There is to be a Joaquin Miller Day
at the Lewis and Clark Exposition AT
Portland, the city where Miller's first
volume of poetry were published.
Vogetarianism is an the vogue among
those who take thought what they shall
eat and what they shall drink. says the
London Outlook Bridge and boiled
cabbage came in together, and who
shall say which has the firmer hold
upon persons of fashion?
The Vicar Of Aberystwith, Wales. ad-
dressing his congregation recently, said
Sc was beyond his comprehension how
people could offer the Lord "a siX-cent
piece with hand clothed in a glove
that cost 81, which is a good price for a
glove in England.
Evening journal., 1905-06-05
.HILDEGARDE TOOK THE
MOST N0RTHERLY COURSE
The Wilmington-built Yacht
Sighted Four Icebergs
During the Race

southampton. June 5.-The schooner
Hildegarde which finished fifth in the
recent ocean yacht race for the Kaisers
cup, has entered the dock here. AS the
vessel which is owned by Mr.. Coleman Of
the Corinthian Yacht Club, Philadelphia.
and which was built by the Harlan and
Hollingsworth Company. Of Wilmington.
Del, was berthed Captain Barr was
recognized by Captain Masters Of the
Hildegarde, who. at imminent risk, swung
himself on a barge and gripped the hand
OF the winner of the race. He was heart
lily followed by Mr.. Coleman, owner Of
the yacht, who also congratulated Barr
upon his victory.
AS Masters came ashore he said: 'sWeu
we finished fifth and I am very glad OF
II. The voyage was uneventful. The Hide
garde took northerly course and reached
further north than any other competitor
for she sighted four icebergs. The At
lantic took an extreme southerly course
and was not seen after the second day.
'Our vessel passed within thirty miles
of Cape Race and was driven from the
course mapped out by a strong northerlr
gale on the afternoon of May "a
THE Hildegarde tried to get across on
the 5Oth degree latitude, but owing to the
weather was never able to make higher
than 49 degrees. The weather continued
heavy and at one time the schooner was
going under a square sail only. She be-
haved splendidly, however. and though
fairly heavy seas were at times taken
aboard she never gave cause for anxiety
May % was the best day, the vessel
making 29S miles in the twenty-four
hours.
Near the Lizard the wind almost
dropped, and though the schooner never
lost way she made no real progress. ven
tuauy a breeze sprung up and she passed
the line at good speed
''The last day was. as matter Of fact
the best, but the actual mileage covered
could not be reckoned."
The Hildegarde carried several passen-
gers all of whom had most pleasant
time. The yachts did not sight any liners
and was not reported
During the early portion OF the trip the
Hildegarde was north Of the steamship
track and after the gale was driven south.