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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-27
CURE OF INSOMNIA.

The soporific powers of warm milk
are well known, but care should be
taken that the milk does not quite boil.
A Swedish method Of producing sleep
is to wiring out a. handkerchief in icy
cold water and lay it across the eyes,
when it is said to act like magic.
To many constitutions a warm bath
taken Immediately before going to bed
is very soothing and produces drowsi-
ness, while an apple eaten as the last
thing is equally effective.
The homely boiled onion is another
sovereign remedy, or an onion may be
Sliced and eaten raw, the disagreeable
taste being removed by taking little
sugar or a pinch of tea afterward.
A Hindoo practice to induce sleep is
to take deep inhalations, expelling the
air alternately through each nostril,
keeping the other closed with the fin
ger. This has a wonderfully quieting
effect.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-27
A Tragic Finish.

A watchman's neglect permitted
a leak in the great North Sea dyke,
which a child's finger could have
stopped, to become ruinous break :,
devastating an entire province of
Holland. In like manner Kenneth
McIver, of Vancehoro. Me-, per
mitted a little cold to 60 unnoticed
until a tragic finish was only avert
ed by DIR. Kings New Discovery.
He writes "Three doctors gave
me up to die of lung inflammation,
caused by a neglected cold; but DR..
Kings New Discovery saved my
life" Guaranteed best cough and
cold cure, at E. T. Reynolds drug
store. SOC and $1.00. Trial bottle
free.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-27
WITNESSES TO ALIBIs.
shady Trade which Once F1ouri.hed

Shady Trade Which Once F1ourished
In New York's Courts.
The elder Weller in "Pickwick" was,
as all admirers of the works Of Dick
ems will know, great believer in the
utility of an abb as defense in both
criminal and civil actions.
"Never mind the character" said Mr..
Weller to his son. "Stick to the alley
bi. Nothing like an alleybi, Sammy;
nothing. Verever he's agoin' to be
tried, me boy, a alleybis the thing to
get him off"
This sage advice of Mr.. Weller
found frequent confederation in the
views Of criminal lawyers in town up
to very few years ago. There were
half a century ago more criminal law
yers than there are today, and the
emoluments and fees of criminal law
yers were materially larger in the or
binary run of cases than now. AS a
consequence, cases were more often
defended than they are now and pleas
of guilty much more rarer. Then the
alibi witness was necessary though
usually unwelcome part Of the ma
chinery of defense in criminal cases.
There is in criminal procedure no bet
ter defense than an alibi If sustained.
Alibi witnesses We're therefore very
much in demand until juries began to
mistrust them and the penalties for the
crime of perjury were visited upon
some Of the delinquents.
For a long time the mendacious
and subsidized testimony of profess
sional alibi witnesses obtained credence
from jurors, and some of these wit
nesses, to quote their own language,
"made good thing out Of it." Juries
in criminal cases are usually sympa-
thetic where no outside pressure Is
brought upon them, and it Is the part
Of the charge Of every Judge in a crimi-
nal case to inform the jury that the
prisoner at the bar is entitled to every
reasonable doubt. If, therefore, any
uncertainty existed on the point wheth-
er or not the prisoner was actually
present at the time and place of the
alleged crime he was entitled to the
benefit Of it, but little by little the
prosecuting officers became acquainted
with the identity and records Of the
professional alibi witnesses. One or
two were prosecuted. Others were
scared off. The commercial value of
the services of the others was decreas-
ed, and finally the whole nefarious
business was abandoned, never since
to be revived.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-27
Chemical Changes.

By taking some limewater and blow
ing ones breath into it fine white
powder will be formed in the water.
BY adding some common salt to a
solution of nitrate of silver a thick
white powder is produced which, if
placed in the sunlight, will turn brown.
Pour the juice of a red cabbage into
test tube or thin glass bottle, drop
in very gradually solution of wash
ing soda, shaking the bottle every time
you put the washing soda in, and you
will see the red solution gradually
turning blue. Go ON adding the soda
solution, and the blue color will give
way to green.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-27
Only 80 Years Old.

81 am only 80 years old and
don't expect even when l get to be
real old to feel that way as long as
1 can get Electric Bitters," says
Mrs. E. II. Brunson, of Dublin,
Ga. Surely there's nothing else
keeps the old as young and makes
the weak strong as this great tonic
medicine. Dyspepsia, torpid liver,
infamed kidneys or chronic consti-
patton are unknown after taking
Electric Bitters a reasonable time.
Guaranteed by e. T. Reynolds,
druggist. Price SOC.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-27

A poor man had better keep out of
congress. Campaign expenses are
heavy and they come every two years.
No man can go to congress without
neglecting his law practice or his busi-
ness. If he is poor man he will
probably lose his clients or his custom
ers; a small business or practice. will
not support partners or managers.
After a few years in congress nine
men out of ten are beaten for renomi-
nation, and then, if they have not a
fortune or an established business to
fall back on, they will try to get some
small salaried place under the govern
ment and may not be successful
Philadelphia Record.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-27

People who marry always hear good
wishes, congratulations and other
pleasant remarks. but they miss much
in not hearing the repressed sentiments
which burst forth to others. A woman
who recently received wedding an
nouncement from a friend was heard
to exclaim in tones of disgust, what
a willful disregard of the manifesto
ton of Providence when she was SO
plainly intended for an old maid!'
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-27
propertv Transfers.

Jacob Wilson and wife to NATL
da Childs Purnell, wife of w. G.
Purnell, house and lot on North
street extended, Elkton, $1,000.
Benjamin S. Brown and wife and
The Jacob Tome Institute to Jun
ious Starkes, property near Port
Deposit, $500.
John S. Byers and wife to The
Union Hospital of Cecil County,
"Singerly Cottage" property in
Elkton, Sc, $50.
Cadmus Price and wife to The
Union Hospital of Cecil County, lot
adjoining above property 5000.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-27
A Hard Lot

of trouble to contend with, spring
from a torpid liver and blockaded
bowels, unless you awaken them TO
their proper action with DR.. Kings
New Life Pills; the pleasant and
most effective cure for Constipation.
They prevent Appendicitis and
tone up the system. 25c at E. T.
Reynolds drug store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-27
TALES AND ENDS.
ADS ADDED TO BUSINESS.
BY ALLEN PAYNE.

WRITTEN FOR THE MIDLAND JOURNAL.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-27
Twenty Year Battle.

81 was loser in twenty year
battle with chronic piles and malig.
nant sores, until I tried Bucklen's
Arnica Salve; which turned the
tide, by curing both, till not trace
remains" writes A. M. Bruce,
of Farmville, Va. Best for old
Ulcers, Cuts, Burns and Wounds.
25c at E. T. Reynolds drug store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-27

Mr.. Rounder tenderly)-Do you re-
member, dear, during our counting
days how l used to tell you the ''old.
old story?"
Mrs Rounder-Yes, and you still tell
me the old, old story.
Mr.. Rounder lin surprise) = When,
dear?
Mrs. Rounder-When you start for
the club-Chicago News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-27
Marriage Licenses.

+ Walter e. Dempsey, of Will
mington, Del, and Ella F. Springer,
of Elkton.
Colored-James Rice and Laura
E. McLane, both of Conowingo.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-27
Modern Existence.

To dress better, live better and occu-
py better houses that are better fur
nished forces men to work harder and
longer than their predecessors did. The
result Of this is that the ordinary man
is separated from his wife and family
almost as much as if he were absent
Truth
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-27
Do Not Neglect Your Bowels.

Many serious diseases arise from neglect
of the bowels Chamberlan's Stomach
and Liver Tablets are a pleasant and
agreeable laxative. They invigorate the
liver and regulate the bowels. For sale
by E. T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-27

Farmers report mich cows going back.
No one knows it better than the cream
cries.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-23

tho Atlantlc--is remarked for other
thihss beside her good looks. and tho
mint that sho Intends to give q nun.
ber OF functions that "will not be In,
usual humdrIm affairs" has been
received with Joy by the 400" who
are always looking for something
novel In tic social way.
Last winter Mrs. l,ydig was the
envy of every hostess because abe
secured such artists M kubeIik and
Scott to entertain her guests and
spent thousands of dollars upon flow.
ers and music alone. B.,
Bosihes being n clever hostess. her
reputation Us Il woman who knows
how to run her Kitchen Is proyerbIal
among those on her dinner lists. The
fortunate ono asked to Mrs. Iydlp'3
never says 81 shall starve if | 20
there M one woman expressed her.
self to Il friend after receiving n din.
ncr invitation from n woman whose
dinners were tho biggest or the seu.
son few years ago.
You see always order. n dinner
MS IL | were ordering II for mon alone
ANA then am sure II will he n su:.
cess Mrs. l.ydig once remarked tn
IL friend. IT n hostess can please tn,
men she Is always sure to satisfy
her women guests"
Like Mmc. do Stael however. her
friends say that II dinner ut Mrs. I.y.
digs could bc served without thu
rohsl, Tor that matter. M her wit an,
'eso'rcctuiness would MI up tho
oversight
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-23
GIRLS WORK IN ovERALLs.
Female Factory Hands Shock tho
Towns People,

WAVhRlY, Ia. Sept. 22.--Becalse
tue yonnE girls who worked In tho
sugar beet fields have discarded
dresses ana arc wearing overnls, lust
IKE The men. tho wcnlLhy society
rcoplc of Waverly ana surro,,ndln,,
towns have declared war on both tho
girls ana iheir employers.
Ihe society people declare that tho
oVeralis arc shocking to their modes.
~ and That they arc ashamed To
'ake drives into tho country for fear
OF meeting group OF girls dresseu
Just Hike tho men.
the working girls declare they can,
not work In skirts. because of tear.
iis ''p OF young plants, ana also be.
cause of the Inconvenience OF the
dresses
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-23

the direction of the author. The sccnic
e,iec's OF the piece arc unus,,any
eiahorate. The opening scene I'm tho
sataeh overlooking tho San Francisco
pnS is beautiful picture. The Klon.
uiite scenery has bccn pronounced
perfect by number of Alaskan visit
TORS and II is sail that the great
scene IN the Temple OF Truth will lin.
ger III inc memory OF theatrrgocrs as
one oil the most striking ever present.
cd on the stage.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-23
HIS DREAM CAME TRUE.
ohloan Has Firm Faith In Thorn
Foretold Brothers Death.

MARION, o., Sept. 22.-"I never be.
Eeved In prcmonItions before. but |
40 now" said Christians Steiner, of
rhhdovin. Ohio who came here to
take charge Of the body of his broth.
or ellis Steiner. He then described
n dream, in which he said he saw his
hrolher's body hanging from tree.
awoke my wife ana told her OF
IT., continued Steiner. but she laugh.
ea al me aud said II was all lmmagi.
nation" The next day. while attend.
ing n Sunday school convention at
Pandovia Steiner received telegram
telling OF his broiher's suicide bJ
hanging.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-23
OPERA sTAn YIELDS TO CUPID.
Miss Florence Chambers, a Leading
Lady, to Wed Mine Owner.

FARGO, n. D.. Sept 22-There was
romance on the stage in Fargy
when Miss Florence Chambers, the
leading woman OF "The Ma!nd and
the Mummy" left the organization
here to we'd millionaire The lucky
man Is Frederick Bosom, vicc.prcsi-
dent of the Calumet and Hccla Min.
ing Company.
The Maid and the Mummy" com.
pany showed at Calumet August 81.
Bosom met the star there, and 1t was
a case of love at first sight. Since
the company left that point the mails
have been overburdened with letters
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-23
"The Girl F.atsy.u

The attraction at The Academy next
saturday, matinee and night, will be
Jane Mhuldin Fcigel's new comedy.
drama, "The Girl Patsy"
The original production will be
brought here direct from the Savoy
theatre in New York, where it enjoy
cd long run. and the cast includes
practically all of the members Of The
original company.
The New York Daily News said of
the play:
There is now being presented at
The Savoy theatre play called The
Girl Patsy The whole of it is sim
pie and natural. Ii is replete with
comic situations, such as would arise
In the county near large city in
preparation for q wedding out Of the
ordinary.
"A more dramatic scene was never
conceived than the one at The close
OF the third act, in which the rlay.
right. through Patsy, portrays at one
and the same time the utmost lepIhs
OF the anguish of the soul. tho :.ubii:n.
ity OF the Christian spirit. AMI tie
power OF true love. Give us more
such simple and natural plays as The
Gil Patsy They are wholesome;
they, Portray nature as it is; they
teach moral"
The play is said to be one that will
appeal particularly to ladies an. chill.
drrn, and for their benefit Manpccr
booker has made special arrange.
ments for bargain matinee at 2 y.
IN. on Saturday.
The sale of seats opens on Thurs
DAY morning. Mail orders will be
filled in the order of their receipt.
Coming Attractions.
The One Woman" company is now
having three daily reheorsolc ,,ndo,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-23

arthur Dunn In his now mu,;ca
comedy by Herbert Hall Winslow en-.
tilied "rhc Little JOKER" will he pre-.
sehteu mere within the next few
weeks. This comedy is said To allow
great opportunities for Mr.. Dunns
many and varied talents as Il come
aiah ana promises Ia eclipse TIC
strong Impression which he made In
the Rnnaways" aud "rhc Runaway
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-23
Girl

Five different ocean steamers sail
ing from as many different European
ports brought to Now York last wcrle
the various members Of Henry W.
Shvage's MADAM Butterfly" campauy
that is soon to give the first perform.
ance in America OF this sensational
Japanese opera.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-23
MRS. LYDlG A LEADER.
New York Society Follows In He,
Wake

NEW YORK. Sept. 22.-Mrs. "phil
LNdig. one OF New York's most notci,
hrant!os-. she might almost he called
an international beauty, for her por
traits have graccd the exhibitions of
tho great painters ON both sldcs OF
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-23
AT THE ACADEMY.

Wednesday Night-charles 9. Han.
ford in "JuIius Caesar"
Thursday Nieht-"on Parole" with
Vincent serrano and Miss Charlotte
Walker.
Saturday, Matinee and Ninht-"Ths
Girl Patsy" with Grace cahiII.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-23

ana the telegraph wires kept hot.
When Miss Chambers reached here
She consented to become Mrs. Hos
SOM ana has gone to Calumet where
shc VIII III the guest OF Mr.. Bosom
Tor two weeks before the marriage.
me bridegroom is wIdowcr ana
mas Il l7'ycarod daughter.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-23

Henrietta Crosman will appear at
the Academy shortly In the comedy.
"Ail-ofa-Sudden Peggy" Interest in
Miss Crosman's visit will he hcightcn-
cd by the fact that il will afford local
nlaygoers an opportunity To Zee a
comedy that last year was one of the
notable London successes ana when
enjoyed long run at the Duke of
York'sr theatre.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-23

far below, and the last act is in
garden beautiful with lilacs.
in spite of storms Of applause az
ter the thru act, the author refused
to respond to repeated calls for
speech. but his straw hat was spied
making a hurried dash for the main
exit, which ii reached successfully
vanished into the night.
On Parole has made n hit"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-23
Too Fast.

The defendant. your worship, was
driving Mt the rate OF between 30 ana
10 miles nh hour" an Leicester no
ncehiah told The bench yesterday.
me man was not driving a motor car.
but mere horse Which drew a trips
cart for a liv!ng,--T.ondon Express.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-23

George B. Hunt, manager of Sanger
Jordan's office, has obtained from
Charles Frohman the sole and cxclu-
sive rights to Pierre Berton's great
play, 'IaZa,' and has engaged Miss
Mabel Montgomery To- star in it, Miss
Montgomery has a record as leading
lady in New York, in New Orleans.
Nashville. Memphis and ut the Bush
Temple, Chicago.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-23
Modern Sons.

PEOPLE seem to think nowadays
'hnt mans son Is n wonder to b,
hhin to make his own liylng.-New
York Express.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-23

On Parole" scores at the National
washington Times.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-23
con ParoIe.r

"A new wartime play, entitled Con
Parole" will be given at the Academy
next Thursday night. September 81.
The author Is Mr.. Louis Shipman.
who is playwright of considerable
note. best known as the author of
Darcy of the Guards" which was
written for Henry Miller. and "Thc
Crisis" which proved great success
for James X. Hackett
The action Of the play takes place
In Virginia during the immediate clos
Ing OF the war. 1t has been treated
on the unusual lines. inasmuch ms il
has been written from the southern
point of view.
The play. which opened at the Ma
ttonal theatre, in Washington. last
Monday night. was pronounced "a
great success" as will he seen by the
following criticism, taken from the
Washington Post Of Tuesday:
ION Parole, war drama. by
Louis Evan Shipman, author of
Darcy of the Guards" was most
heartily greeted by brilliant audi
ence at the New National ihaatra last
night. when 1t was performed publicly
for the first time.
There's another Shenandoah
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-23
Charles 3. Hanford.


Charles b. Hartford has made II n
rnle to make each of his annual pro.
auctions rs much of an Improvement
OH us predecessors as expenditure of
money and energy could accomplish.
When Mr.. Hanford's tour closed in
May, last. his manager. MIR. T.. Law
renee Walker made the announce.
ment that It had been the most pros.
porous season MIR. Ilanford had ever
known.
The prosperity which this popular
star has enjoyed OF later years has
Deen manifested not in expenditure
Tor matters of personal luxury, but in
MS productions. He has made his
performances his chief interest. and
the public which has been so loyal to
MIN for many years he believes has
been able to regard the Nancy paid
In the box office during tIanford
engagement as being in IL sense an in
Vestment which would bear returns i'm
the shape of greater and bigger pro.
dnctions In the seasons yet to come.
The public selects Il few actors out
or each generation as the accepted OK
Donents Of Shakespcarcan plays.
These actors are regarded as being i'm
sehSe clSloullNS OIL u trust. They
are only recognized after many sea.
sons of probation. The enthusiasm
which has always greeted MIR. Han.
ford has demonstrated that he didn't
err In aiming at the highest possible
achievement in his profession. and I'm
applying his energies and resources
entirely to the greatest works of tho
standard drama despite the complain.
Ing assertion of worldly wise mana.
gers that shakespeare spells ruin"
Mr.. Hanfords management an.
nonnces Il greater cast and Il greater
production for the forthcoming rcprc.
sentntion of Julius Caesar" mt the
Academy. on next Wednesday night.
September &c. than he has ever before
given. The play is one which com.
mands the fullest resources of the
modern theatre, and the Hartford FRO.
duction is the result of lIelong study
and experience. Mr.. Hanrord will an.
pear as Mare Antony.
The. sale of seats opens at the hox
office tomorrow morning at Q O'Clock.
The prices will be 25, 30, so, 70 cents,
81 and $3.50.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-23

Coming Attractions.
The One Woman" company is now
having three daily rehearsals under
Bisbee daily review., 1906-04-13

been selling BalIard's IIorehound Syrup for two years. and have never had preparation that has given bet ter satisfaction. notice that when 1 sell bottle they come back for more. I can honestly recommend
Bisbee daily review., 1906-04-13
eaIIards Horehund syrup.

Immediately relieves hoarse. crou- py cough; oppressed, rattling rasp- ing and difficult breathing. Henry C. Stearns, druggist, ShulIsburSs Wis, writes, May 20, 1902: T have
Bisbee daily review., 1906-04-13

of the future, if for no other reason. some thought should be given to the preservation of Niagara Falls.-wash, isgton Star.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-04-13

it." 25c, soc and s1.OO.
 For sale by all druggists.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-04-13

In the interest of the wedding tours
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-04-06
POISON IN PURPLE LEAVES.
Blossoms Of That Hue Nearly Ali
Possess Poisonous Prop
critics.

The colors OF flowers and leaves
offer numbers of interesting problems.
No one quite knows why the prevail.
ing tint Of early spring flowers is
either white or yellow. Yellow, in.
deed, says Pearson's Weekly, holds
its own to some extent all through
the summer, but the typical color OF
summer bloom is pink, while as the
autumn advances richer crimsons and
all the rich, glowing hues of dahlias
and chrysanthemums are. seen.
Horticulturists have produced pop.
pies Of pretty nearly every shade un.
der the sun, and with many other
flowers they seem able. to alter the
colors almost as they please. Yet the
blue rose, the black tulip and the
green carnation seem as far off as
ever they were in spite OF constant
efforts to arrive at them. Nearly
three centuries ago Dutch gardeners
imagined themselves on the verge OF
inventing black tulip.
The colors of the blossoms of fruit
trees are limited to white, pink, bright
scarlet and purple. The reason no
one knows. Nor is it clear why near
" all plants with purple blossoms
have poisonous properties. The dead.
ly night-shade is an instance which
will be familiar to all country read.
ers.