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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-03-28
A HALF-PENNY'S WORTH.
BY Eva Lowett.

The story-teller had only one listener. 1t was
a little girl, who knet with her elbows resting
upon the story-teler's lap, and her brown eyes
fastened upon the story-telers face.
Il haven't much time this morning, dear" sail
the storyteler, looking longingy at her writing
table
"Well-you give me just a pennys worth"
cOaXed the listener, laughing.
Il won't do that" heplied the story teller.
You shall have only a half pennys worth. That's
more than 1 got myself"
Then the listener knew that a good story was
coming, tor the best kind of a story always comes
out of Il joke.
when was little girl" said the story teller,
Il walked about half-mile to school every morn
ing. 1t was too far to come home at noon,
carried my luncheon 1 had fancy straw basket
to carry it in"
What cid you have?" asked the brown-eyed lis
tener.
Observation-Disclosures perhaps cake. or little
tart, and fruit. 1 often bought cakes as L went
along"
Didn't they give you hard boiled eggs, and
cheese ard things?" asked the listener. Some of
the girls in school bring those"
Il don't believe my mother approved of hard
boiled eggs-or cheese. On my way to school 7
passed bakers shop, where they sold some cakes
l was pat ticuary fond of. 1t thin cake like
a wafer, round and sweet. The shop kept by
a German woman who couldn't speak English very
we'll but she knew the cakes 1 liked and got them
two for a penny. We spoke of pennies in those
days, AMI often used them. We had cents too.
but the copper pennies quite common"
THE cakes were pretty cheap" observed the
little girl.
Yes; and 1 was very fond of them I believe
| grew to think my luncheon incomplete without
some of those cakes. Every morning went to my
mother the last thing, for the necessary funds to
get them
But morning, when I was ready to go to
sch had
pened. Whether my mother was all out of pennies
cakes, and refused to allow me to get any more or
ask her, or whatever might have been the reason
of my Penniless state-you know what that word
means, cont you, my dear?"
"Oh yes, L know what it means" replied the
small listener heaving sigh from the depths Of
her youthful bosom.
We'll, whatever the cause forget. But the
effect distinctly remember entirely penni-
less. Sometimes you know, my darling" put lin
the stOry-teler, sagely, 1--WE forget why things
were so, and only remember that they werel"
ION, yes!" The listener nodded her head know
ingly. "Of course. I knew that long ago"
you children so wisel Well-iust as 7 was
starting for school in THIS utterly forlorn condi
ton thought flashed into my mind In my
mothers upper drawer there was little box which
contained. among other things, an English half
penny. 1t had excited my curiosity many times
and had often wondered why my mother had not
spent it. and why she kept it there If It was a
valuable coin why did she not put it away? If It
was the same as other money why did she
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-03-28
The Children.
AN EPISODE.

Lucy G. Dabney.
Pert Mr.. English Sparrow
SITS with dropping wing,
Dejectedly he twitters,
And vainly tries to sing.
Foe on the limb above him,
In her modest dress of brown,
Sits little Mrs. Sparrow,
Her face all in a frown.
Here nesting time is coming,
And they cannot quite agree
Whether to build in the ivy vine
Or in the magnolia tree.
Virginia.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-06-15
Live Stock.

New York. - BEEVES - Steers slow
and shade lower; bulls steady; cows
steady to firm Common to prime steers,
4I5@5,35; bulls, 3.6o@4.35; cows, ais
@4.25.
CALVES 25c. higher; butter
milks nominal. Veals, 4.5o@7.oo; choice
and extra, z.I2H@7.25; dressed calves
steady; city dressed teals. 7HMIobc.
per pound; country dressed, 6H@91Ac.
SHEEP and LAMBS Sheep steady;
lambs 25c lower; yearlings 25@4oc. low
er. Sheep. 3.5o65.6o; prime yearlings,
200; lambs, 7,75@S.5o
HOGS-Market a trihe easier; heavy
and medium hogs quoted at 6.8ot07oo;
mixed Western, 6.3o
Chicago. CA TILE Market best
steady; others dull Common to prime
steers, 400 a o.Io; COWS, 800 a $50;
heifers, as a $40; bulls. 3.2s a 425;
calves, 2.75@725.
HOGS-Market weak. Choice t. prime
heavy, 65o@6 S.; medium to good heavy,
6.45@6 50; butchers weights, 6.47H@
6.55, good to choice heavy mixed, Gas
@6.5o; packing, 6oo@o47H.
SHEEP-Market steady. Sheep, 500
@625; yearlings, 5.oo@6,35; shorn lambs
5.25G66o
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-06-15
WHOLESALE MARKETS.

Baltimore -FLOUR-Quiet and I'M
changed; receipts, 1920 barrels.
WHEAT-Weak; spot, contract, $50
S814; July, 81 asked August, 8oM ask
ed; steamer No. red, 8o@SoA; re-
ceipts, 3.5o5 bushels.
CORN - Firmer; spot, ssh @ 555s;
June ssh asked; July 55@55A; Septem-
Der, 54zs@55B; steamer mixed, 5134@
5IM; receipts, 1862 bushels.
OATS-Firn; No. white, 4o@4oH;
No. 8 white, 10000; No. mixed,
381a@3o
RYE-Dull; No Western, 66@66A
export; 7o@7I domestic; receipts, 1908.
BUTTER-Firm and unchanged; fan
cy imitation, I7@I9; fancy creamery, Fl
@22 fancy ladle, I5@16; store-packed
1904.
EGGS Steady and unchanged; 1917.
CHEESE - Strong and unchanged;
large. IoA@I1; medium, M; small,
1IH.
SUGAR - Steady and unchanged;
coarse granulated, AGO. fine, 49,
New York. - RYE - Easy No. 2
Western, OH f. o. b. New York.
WHEAT-Spot barely steady. No.
red, Ga nominal elevator; No. 2 red, o5
nominal f. 0. b. afoat; No. 1 Northern
Duluth, ooZs nominal f. o. b. ahoat
CORN--Spot firm. No. 2, 581A nom
inal elevator and sS1s nominal f. o. b.
afoat; No. 2 yellow, 50 nominal; No 2
white, 5oH nominal
OATS-Spot steady Mixed oats, 26
to 80 pounds, 3oH; natural white. 80
to 80 pounds, 4o@4o1z; clipped white,
SO to 40 pounds, 4I@12H.
BUTTER-Easv. Street price, extra
creamery, 2o@2oA ; official prices, cream
cry, common to extra, I402o; renovated,
common to extra, I2@I6I.
EGGS Firm State, Pennsylvania,
and nearby. fan:J. selected, white, ~:
do, choice 2o@2I; do, mixed extra,
I7H@2o; Western hrsts, ~; seconds,
I6@I61z; Southerns, I4@I6.
POUL TRY = Alive steady; Western
broilers, 25@2o; fowls. 1914; turkeys,
1I@12; dressed easy; Western broilers,
22@25; turkeys, ID: fowls, II@I2H.
BEEF Easy; family, 100 q 1900;
mess, 100000; CITY extra India mess,
16.5o@17.oo
LARD Easy; Western prime, $3.50
$50; nominal; refined easy; continent,
o.2o
SUGAR-Raw firm; fair refining, 2
$1,000 31-32; centrifugal, oo test. 8 IS
32@31a; molasses sugar. 2 II-I6@2 80
81; refined firm.
POTATOES-Irregular; Bermuda per
barrel, 3.5o@7.oo; Southern, 2,oo@5.5o;
State and Western, per bag, 2.75@3oo:
Maine and Eastern, 2.5o@3.oo; Euro
pean, 2.5o@2.75.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-06-15

Wl writes:
"1hGre suffered ecSth kidney and
bladder trouble for ten gears past.
Last March ! commenced using Peruna
and continued for three months. have
not used it since, nor have felt pain.
Il believe that ] am well and there.
fore give my highest commentator TO
the curative powers of Peruna."
Pe-ru-na For Kidney Trouble
Mrs. Geo. q. Simser, Grant. Ontario,
Can, writes:
Il had not Seen well for about four
years. had kidney trouble, and, tn
1Gct, felt badly nearly alt the time.
"This summer l got so very bad |
thought / would try Peruna, so | wrote
to you and began at once to take Peruna
and Manalin.
II took only two bottles of Peruna and
one of Manalin, and now feel better than
| have for some time.
Il feel that Peruna and Manalin cured
me and made different woman of me al
together. bless the day ! picked up the
little book and read of your Peruna."
1t Is the bM StqleSS OF The Kidneys to
rem, oUe from the blood att poisonous
materials. They must be active all the
time. else the system suffers. There are
Peruna is exactly this sort of remedy.
1t has saved many people from disaster by
rendering the kidneys service at time
when they were not able to bear their own
burdens.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-06-15
BUILDING FOOD
To Bring the Babies Around,

When little human machine Tor a
large one) goes wrong, nothing is so
important as the selection of food to
bring it around again.
my little baby boy fifteen months
Old had pneumonia, then came brain
fever, and no sooner had he got over
these than he began to cut teeth and.
being so weak, he was frequently
thrown into commissions" says a Colo
RADIO mother.
Il decided a change might help, so
took him to Kansas City for visit.
When we got there he was so very
weak when he would cry he would
sink away and seemed like he would
die.
When J reached my sisters home
she said Immediately that we must
feed him Grape-Nuts and, although
had never used the food, we got some
and for few days gave him just the
Juice of GrapeNuts and milk. He got
stronger so quickly we were soon feed
Ing him the Grape-Nuts itself and in
a wonderfully short time he fattened
NASAb uP anu OcSdmc SlTOuS ana Wen.
"That showed me something worth
knowing and, when later on my girl
came, raised her on Grape-N Nuts, and
she is a strong, healthy baby and has
been. You will see from the little pho
tograph send you what a strong.
chubby youngster the boy il now, but
he didn't look anything like that be-
fore we found this nourishing food.
Grape-N Nuts nourished Fir back to
strength when he was so weak he
couldn't keep any other food on his
stomach" Name given by Postum Co.,
Battle Creek. Mich.
All children can be built to a more
sturdy and healthy condition upon
Grape-Nuts and cream. The food con-
tains the elements nature demands,
from which to make the soft gray fill
ing in the nerve centres and brain.
A well fed brain and strong, sturdy
nerves absolutely insure a healthy
body.
Look in nkgs. for the famous little
book. The Roan to Wellville.'
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-06-15
POINTS ON BRoILING.

Broiling means to burn or scar anu
is applied to the hottest form OF COOK
ing known in which the food IS
brought into direct contact with the
fire. burning being avoided by IRE
quent turning. This quick cooking IN
the air, which. circulates freely ABOUT
it, gives a delicious flavor unlike tnat
obtained by any other method.
Only those parts of meat which are
tender as well as juicy are suitable
for rapid cooking. They are found IN
the loin and round of beef and the
loin and ribs of lamb and mutton.
Young poultry, fish, small game ana
birds may be broiled whole because
thin in comparison with the size, but
meat should be cut in slices not over
about an inch and a half in thickness,
that the interior may be cooked before
the outside has become dry and
burned
In broiling the fire should be the
first consideration; it should be al
most bright red and should be near
the top of the fire box. A bed OF hard
wood Goals, charcoal or coke is bet
ter than coal as there is less flame.
therefore less danger of smoking the
meat; a shovelful of either of the lat
ter may be added to coal ire Win
the desired result.
Broiled meat may be smoked from
two cause.-the coal fame condens'
ing on the cooler surface of the meat
will deposit film of coal tar, while
the fat fame will cover the meat WIFI
a thin layer of burned fat.
In turning or lifting the meat II
fork is stuck into it the juices will flow
out and be wasted; if necessary to
use the fork it should be stuck IN
the fat. When sufficiently cooked the
meat will be slightly puffy in the cen
tire and if pressed with the blade OF
a knife it will feel firm but not hard
When cut it should be pink and juicy;
if purple it is still raw; if dry and
brown it is overlooked. In winter or
when the meat has been taken from
the ice Immediately before cooking a
little longer time must be allowed IN
which to attain the proper tempera
ture.-Cornelius c. Bedford, in New
York Mail.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-06-15
A Sausage Story.

'What do you think that stupid Nora
Of mine did this morning?" said Mrs.
Martin to her friend, Mrs. Rose, as
they met at market "She threw away
all our sausage for breakfast because
they burst open in cooking, and she
thought they were spoiled"
''Tm not laughing because you lost
your breakfast" said Mrs. Rose, "but
the word sausage sends our family
nearly into commissions. When the
Maythams visited us a short time ago,
I ordered some sausage for breakfast.
I wanted it particularly nice, so
cautioned Nellie, who was just over
from Ireland and had only been with
me two weeks, to be sure and prick
each sausage so they would not burst
open. She looked trifle daZed, and I
explained, Just stick a fork in each
one A beam of intelligence crossed
her face and 1 felt sure she compre
hended and our simple breakfast would
be all right.
Imagine our feelings when Nellie,
next morning, deposited in front Of
George, a platter on which the sau.
sages marched in battle array. each
bearing aloft kitchen fork! said
EACH but I am mistaken-one poor
little sausage brought up the rear with
a corkscrew. Nellie, realizing from
my face that something was wrong,
explained apologetically, 'Indadei
mum, the forks give out, end SEE to
myself. seq I, wan prick will do for the
little wan"
A literally true tale. this.-Good
Housekeeping.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-06-15
COMMERCIAL

New York, June 8-R. G. Dun &
Co.'S Weekly Review of Trade" says;
Current distribution of merchandise is
larely dependent upon the weather. which
varies widely according to locality On
the whole the weeks results were encour-
aging, and monthly reports for May
show splendid gains over last years ig-
ures. Prices of commodities rose to
the highest point in twenty years, $780,
7o4 on June I compared with $Io6o5o
a month previous, and $oS,75o year
ago.
In the iron and steel industry there
is not only little idle machinery at the
present time, but little prospect of any
shut down in the near future, unless re-
pairs necessitate such action.
Official and other indications OF
large cotton crop and the further decline
in price of that staple produced no def
mite effect upon the primary markets
for manufactured goods. The weakest
feature of the cotton goods industry at
the present time is the utter absence OF
export demand. China is out of the
market and heavy accumulation of
goods is noted at Shanghai, while the
outlook for their absorption is far from
promising.
"Bradstreets" says:
Wheat including -four exports from
the United States and Canada for the
week ended June 2 are 3,3oI,oo7 bush
els, against 2,526,73o last week; 1876
$40 this week last year; I,482,o32 IN
1904, and 4.IoI,3I7 in 1908. Corn ex-
ports for the week are 573,I3o bushels,
against 6I4,8I5 last week; 1,1o8,1 lao a
year ago; $3.50 in 1904, and S24,8I5 in
1908.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-06-15

exerted myself In the least degree. At
times was weighed down with feel.
ing Of languor and depression and suf-
fered continually from annoying irreg-
ularities of the kidney secretions.
procured box of Doan's Kidney Pills
and began using them. found prompt
relief from the aching and lameness
in my back, and by the time / had
taken three boxes was cured of all
irregularities"
Sold by all dealers. 30 cents a box.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-06-15
WHAT FATHER DOES.

Mothers may talk, work, struggle, tc
make their sons models by which tc
shape a new heaven and new earth
But the boys world is in the man who
is in his father, and the boy believes
that, whatever may be right on Sundays
or at prayer time, the things that are
really, good, that really count in life.
are what father does. Moreover, it is
what father does which defines the
means with which the boy shall work,
the sphere wherein his efforts shall be
shaped. In a word, what father does
is the beginning as it is the end of the
boys achievements.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-06-15
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

neutrality-suspicious. as they cannot reach the
diseasedportion of the ear. THERE'S only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by consti-
tutfonal remedies. Deafness is caused by an
infamed condition of the mucous lining of
the Eustachian Tube. When this tube ISM
named you have rumbling sound or imper-
feet hearing, and when 1t is entirely closed
Deafness is the result, and unless the infiam-
nation can be taken out and this tube re-
stored to its normal condition, hearing will
be destroyed forever. Nine cases out of ten
are caused by catarrh which is nothing but an
infiamed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness( caused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars free. FL. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-06-15
RECIPES.

Silver Cake.-Cream one-half cupful
of butter, add one cupful of sagai
and beat again until creamy. Ado
one and two-third cupfuls of f1ou
sifted with three level teaspoenfulf
of baking powder, alternately with one
half cupful of milk, and, last, the stiff
ly beaten whites of two eggs. Flavor
with one teaspoonful of lemon flavor
ing.
Tomato Nut Sauce.-Cook one small,
chopped or ground onion in two table.
spoonfuls of butter or olive oil, add
one tablespoonful flour, and stir until
brown. Stir in gradually one cupfu.
water and one-half cupful tomato
juice Cook until it thickens, then fla
vor with two teaspoonfals peanut but.
ter-or other nut butter-creameo
with water.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-06-15

In recently invented acetyIenA
blowpipe oxygen is used with acety.
lene, and very high temperatures are
obtained, owing to the absence of inert
nitrogen from the flame. 1t is claimed
that with this blowpipe a rod of pure
iron serves as soldering stick, and the
heat is so great that little of the
carbon in the fame unites with the
IRON, converting it into mild steel. Con.
siderable use is predicted for the new
olowpipe in making repairs at sea. 1t
ls believed that ships frame could
be soldered with its aid.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-06-15
TO RENEW A MIRROR.

Keep for this purpose a piece OF
sponge, a cloth and silk handkerchief,
all entirely free from dirt, as the least
grit will scratch the fine surface OF
the glass. First sponge it with lit
tie spirits of wine, or gin and water
to clean off all spots; then dust over
it powdered blue tied in muslin, rup
it lightly and quickly off with the
cloth, and finish by rubbing with me
silk handkerchief Be careful not to
rub the edges of the frame.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-06-15

About ten species of vegetable
sponges" are now cultivated in the
warmer parts of Africa and Asia, es-
pecially in Algeria. The fruit is edible
before maturity, but on ripening the
pulp separates from the fibrous mate
rial, which then becomes an excellent
substitute for real sponge for the toilet,
bathroom and many other purposes.
The Algerian sponges are in large de
mand in Paris.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-06-15

There is scarcely gem known to the
lapidary which has not been found in
America. There are several gems
that are almost peculiar to this coun.
try and that should be better known
for their intrinsic beauty. Among these
are the golden beryl Of Connecticut lit
is a brilliant yellow, full Of life and
sparkle) and the curious chlorastro-
lites and thomsonites of Lake Superior,
which are useful as a green and mot
tied background in designs.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-06-15

z, writes:
"Seven years ago
/ was suffering very
much through the
failure Of the kid
neys to eliminate
the uric acid from
my system. My
back was very lame
and ached if I over
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-06-15
STOPS eELcHINc.
Cures Bad Breath-Positive and Instant
Cure Free-No Drugs-Cures
by Absorption.

A sweet breath is priceless.
MulPs Anti-Belch Waters will cure bad
breath and bad taste instantly. Belching
and bad taste indicate offensive breath
which is due to stomach trouble.
MulPs Anti-Belch Waters purify the
stomach and stop belching, by absorbing
foul gases that arise from undigested food,
and by supplying the digestive organs with
natural solvents for food.
They relieve sea or car sickness and nau-
sea of any kind.
They quickly cure headache, correct the
i'll effect of excessive eating or drinking.
They will destroy a tobacco, whisky or
onion breath instantly.
They stop fermentation in the stomach.
acute indigestion. cramps. collie, gas in the
stomach and intestines. distended abdo-
men, heartburn. bad complexion, dizzy
spells or any other affection arising from
diseased stomach.
We know Mull's Anti-Belch Waters will
do this, and we want you to know it. This
offer may not appear again.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-06-15
IN THE FIELD OF LABOR.

Children under IL years of age are
not allowed to work in Russian fac
tories.
The fish landed and sold in the British
markets last year were valued at $oo,-
oooooo
The number OF men employed in the
royal dock yards in Great Britain has
been reduced o776 in ten months.
Amsterdam, N. ", spinners have gone
on strike to enforce demands for an in
crease Of IS cents day
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-06-15
BEFORE THE TRAIN LEFT.
(From the Toledo Blade.)

(From the Toledo Blade.)
The lady of the good intentions sat
in the union depot awaiting the depart
ure of the train for Elmore, scheduled
to leave at 5.o1 P. M. She was sit
ting beside her sister and two children,
and, of nervous temperament, was OBJ
served to be restlessly moving about in
her chair.
"Norwalk division east" yelled the
station-snaster as he strobe across the
big marble floor.
Goodbye, goodbye" smiled the lady
OF good intentions to her sister, as she
grasped the two children and stepped
toward the gate. There was one loving
embrace and a kiss.
Don't forget to wind the clock to-
night" she admonished.
"All right" rejoined her sister
"Norwalk division east" came in stem
torian tones from the man in the blue
suit with big brass buttons on his coat.
"Say, Mary, remember the cat. Feed
her," again the traveller said.
"All right, sister, I won't forget"
"And say, Marie, lock all the doors.
Burglars might get into the house" al
most stunned the crowd that was listen
ing to the dialogue with amusement.
"Norwalk division east" expostulated
the station-master, who knew the woman
wanted to board the train. "Only one
minute, lady"
Heavens, l forgot my bundle" she
finally groaned, and rushing into the de-
pot, quickly secured it.
Train, train!" the woman tearfully
duplicated, as the big locomotive was
slowly steaming out. Conductor she
cried.
But the Norwalk division east had
gone
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-06-15
"CHURCH SIDE" OF 4 HAT.

A milliner who works in a large city
says that one day woman came into
the store very much excited and wanted
the trimmings on her hat changed. She
said that it had been trimmed on the
wrong side.
"But," said the saleswoman, the trim
ming is on the left side That is where
it ought to be-
st doesn't make any difference whether
it ought to be in front or back, or right
or left, it's got to be on the church
side"
Church side?" gasped the astonished
girl.
eyes, church side I sit right next
the wall in church, and I'm not going
to have all that trimming next the wall.
] want it on the other side, so the
whole congregation can see it.
The trimming was promptly placed on
the Church side of the hat
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-06-15
FACE ALL BROKEN OUT.
Troubled Almost 3 Year Complexion
Now Perfect and Skin Soft, White
and veIvety.

IT had been troubled with break.
ing out on my face and arms for almost
a year and had the services of several
physicians, but they didn't seem to do
any good. Some time ago one of my
friends recommended Cuticura to me. i
secured some, and after using it several
months I was completely cured. can
highly recommend Cuticura Soap 40 be-
ing the very best complexion soap made.
1t creates a perfect complexion, leaving
the skin soft, white, and velvety. Inow
use Cuticura Soap all the time and rec
ommend its use to my friends. Maud Log
gins, R. F. D. No. l, Sylvia, Tenn, Aug.
/, 1905"