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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-10-12
Voting.

A contemporary advocates the fol-
lowing reform in our elections.
The plan of having all tickets print.
ed by the State and distributed at
the polls by State officials, is good
one. w.
Under this system the voter enters
q room in which there is no person
except himself and the ticket distri
butors, who might represent each
party. No one is allowed to offer
him a ticket. lie asks for the ticket
he wants and it is furnished him
He then votes and gives way to an
other voter. IT he cannot read
though as matter of fact he ought
not be allowed to vote if he cannot
read-an official that is sworn to cor
rectly read the ticket to him, reads
it. The plan is already in force in
one country and is success. 1t re
lieves the candidate from an expense
which often prevents a poor man
from accepting a nomination for
Office. 1t gets rid of y class that are
among the despicable in our cities,
the ticket peddlers, who are usually
leeches upon candidates and men
without character. With such
system. elections would mean more
than taey now often do, for the hon.
est will of the people would be more
fully expressed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-10-12
A Great Financ ier.

Some one has recently said that
w. FL. Vanderbilt was a much great
er financier than his father. 1t does
not require much genius for q strong
man to get victim by the throat and
rob him while he is helpless. That
is the way W. Fl. Vanderbilt doubled
the fortune that his father left him.
The old man did all he could in that
direction, but William H. was able
to get death grip upon the public.
That fortune oftwe hundred millions
was partly earned on our farms, and
filched from the pockets of our pro
ducers by the Vanderbilt railroad
monopoly 1t was and still is an ele
CANT instrument to increase fortune
at the expense of the people. Tae
great lamented financial genius, that
IS now being extolled for making a
hundred millions of dollars in few
years, owned two great railroads con.
Meeting Chicago with the East, and
he had bag without any bottom to
it, at both ends of the line. He once
said that he did not know what it
cost to transport bushel of grain to
New York. Ali he know was that a
hundred millions, that his father left
him, was being increased to two hun.
dred millions, and that is all he
cared. If there is any genius in rob
bling man that is practically defen.
celess, we fail to comprehend it.
-Western Rural.
| If the investigation is followed up
it will be found that this is the way
most of the millionaire have got their
money. Virtually stealing it from
the public.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-10-12

Probably no one thing has caused
such general revival of trade at L. R.
Kinks drug store as their giving away
to'their customers, of SO many free trial
bottles of DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption. Their trade is sim
ply enormous in this very valuable
article from the fact it always cures and
never disappoints. Coughs, Colds,
Asthma, Bronchitis. Group, and all
throat and lung diseases quickly cured.
You can test it before buying by get
ting trial bottle free, large size 81.
Every bottle warranted.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-10-12


The Supreme court of Utah has
declared the Mormon Church corpo'
ration dissolved and the property
amounting to millions, escheats to
the government This property en-
braces banks, railways and every
conceivable form of profitable inves-
tment, and the church was simply
the cloak under which the Mormon
leaders bid their accumulated gains
extorted from their deluded follow
ers. Ifsome other corporations were
Investigated the same decision would
1T their case fully as well.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-10-12

In 1886, when Van Buren, was
elected, his Wing opponent, General
Harrison, carried only seven states
and in 1910, when General Harrison
was elected, Van Buren, carried only
seven states. The contrast was even
stronger in the electoral vote. for
Hsrrison had IS in 1886 and Van
Buren, had but 60 in 1910.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-10-12
Consumption Surely Cured.

TO THE EDIToR-Please inform your
readers that have positive remedy for
the above named disease. By its timely
use thousands of hopeless cases have been
permanently cured. shall be glad to send
two bottles of my remedy FREE to any Of
your readers who have consumption if they
will send me their express and post Office
address, Respecs fully,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-10-12
The Maryland W. G. It. us in Con-
venfion

The Maryland W. c. II. us in Con-
vention.
Mrs. Ada G. Jewell of Rising Sun
was elected press superintendent at
the annual State Convention of the
w. C. T. U. of Maryland held in Bal
timore last week. Mrs. Jewell was
also elected delegate to the Natio.
nal Convention on the 10th at the
Grand Opera House in New York,
to represent the Y. associations.
Mrs. j. r. Milligan of Zion was
elected alternate to Mrs. Corey. state
organizer to represent the Eastern
Shore.
woMEN's SUFFRAGE
Mrs. E. A. Black offered a resolu-
ton reaffirming article 10 of their
platform in favor of prohibition and
woman suffrage.
Mrs. A. G. jewell, of Rising Sun
offered a substitute, looping off the
declaration in favor of SO bold q
stand. Several county delegates op
posed it.
President elect Mrs. Summerfield
Baldwin made strong appeal to the
ladies' to hold up the hands of the
courageous men of the Prohibition
party, and also in favor of the adj
vance step of women suffrage. She
urged that it would not do to go
backward.
Mrs. Buell., of Chicago, vacated
the chair and made an appeal in
favor of the convention planting its
colors in the advance, and then bring.
ing the unions up to the colors. She
said they must lead the people; that
it was in the air, and Maryland
should take the advance with the rest
of the country. Several ladies took
the floor at once in favor of it, and
the words of the late Mrs. Thomas
wee quoted in favor of the conyen-
ton going forward for prohibition
and woman's suffrage.
At this point Mrs. Thomas offered
the following substitute, which was
carried by large majority amid
applause. The resolution Was as
follows:
Resolued, That we do all in our
power in the present crisis towards
placing this whole cause on the solid
basis of prohibition by giving our
influence to the Prohibition party,
and by heartily endorsing The ballot
in the hands Of women; but we wish
it understood that this is not binding
upon any local union.
Miss R. Morly read the report of
the Committee on Plan of Work. It
recommended parliamI ntary drill at
frequent county conventions; urged
unions to take their papers; endorsed
the Demorest contests, and advised
the appointment of a Demorest sup
erintendent; recommended appoint
ment ola "Y" organizer; favored
active cooperation in organizing
loyal legions. and recommended col
lection barrels.
Mrs. s Fl. Martin and Mrs. George
Banks, state organizers, were re cleo.
ted. Miss Mary Magruder. of Sandy
Spring. was appointed "Y' organizer
Mrs. s. H. Martin was elected state
lecturer. The meeting will be, next
year, at Hagerstown. At $50, the
body adjourned.
At night Rev. Alexander Proud6t
gave Scripture reading, and Mrs.
G. b. Buell.. national corresponding
secretary, addressed a large meeting
at the church. The following night
Miss Jennie Smith, in charge of rail
road work, Jointly with Mrs. s. Fl.
Martin, held mass meeting at the
church.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-10-12
Out of the Breastwo,ks.
TATE STRINGS, TENN. IuIy A, 1889

TATE STRINGS, TENN, July a, 1882,
The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ca:
Gentlemen-Seven years ago contracted
an exceedingly bad case of blood poison. I
tried physician, the best at command, but
secured no benefit. My throat began to
get sore, and my body covered with sores
and ulcers. Going from bad to worse, I
felt that my grave must be reached in the
near future. l gave up the doctors treat
ment, and with despairing hope COM
menced taking your medicine. l began to
improve from the first bottle, and in short
time the ulcers healed, and my skin cleared
of and was entirely well.
One year ago case of catarrh developed
in my system. The physician did his best,
but could not cure me; but two bottles of
Swift's Specific gave me permanent relief.
]. H. ROBINSON.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-10-12

Just opening the last lot of lamps;
we simply say the stock is large, prices
some of the prices: l5c, Csc, 35c, 4oc.
SOC, 6Oc, 75c, SOC, 9Oc, $1.oO, liz, 1.5O,
l.75, 200. 1926, 3.75. 4.25.
Twenty-Five hall. dining room and
parior Lamps: $500, 2.75, 500, 375
400, 4.25, 4.50, 500. 5 SO, 600, 6.25. $50,
700, $50 and 500.
All prices guaranteed, and if not as
low as the lowest we want to know it.
Try the new Coffee, two lbs. for 25c.,
our own grinding.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-10-12
KAurMAN, Tex, Iune %, 1sss.

KAUFMAN, TEX, June %, 1888.
The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ca:
Gentlemen have been afflicted with a
skin disease for about twelve years, and the
best medical treatment failed to give me re-
lief. l am now using Swift's Specific, and
have received the greatest benefit from its
use. Yours truly, WM. JONES.
For sale by all druggists.
TIE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,
Drawer 8, Atlanta, Ga.
New York, 756, Broadway.
London, Eng, IS Snow Hill.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-10-12
=. r. Bu@ngton's
Weekly Announcement.

Another invoice OF ladies' and misses
Coats expected in few days. We ask
comparison in price with any others
on the market.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-10-12

More Dress Trimmings, call and see
away the time. We have three times
as many as we tarried before, but the
dresses must be trimmed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-10-12

Bed Quilts, white and gray Blankets
Horse Blankets, &c. &C., fully stocked
for the cold weather.
Try the Evaporated Nectarines, the
Pride of California"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-10-12

If you want a good pair of white
Blankets we have them: no imitation
gotten up to sell, but the genuine 104
Alpine goods-the brand is a sufficient
guarantee.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-10-12
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF

II WtH6 NaIIUDaI bdHh OF ItlSIHg oUH' at ItIsInS
SUM- in the State of Maryland at the close OF bust
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-10-12

We have got the Hats and nobby
Caps, scarlet, blue, garnet and fancy
plaids; a few samples to he seen in
front window.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-08
A Prohibition Setback.

The decision of the Supreme Court of the
United States in the Bowman case was
setback for the Prohibitions from which
they will not quickly recover Iowa has
statute which prohibits transportation lines
from carrying intoxicating liquors INTO the
State. In obedience to this statute one of
the railroads refused to transport to a point
within the State large number of kegs of
beer which belonged to a man named Bow
man. Suit was brought against the road
by Bowman, aud the case finally reached
the Supreme Court, where it was decided
that the Iowa statute was unconstitutional
When the Supreme Court dec ided in the
Kansas cases that State has the right to
prohibit the manufacture and sale of in
toxicating liquors within its borders, the
Prohibitionists thought they had gained
victory which, in time, would give them
absolute control of a good many of the
States This decision in the Bowman case,
however, shows that their victory xas not
so valuable one as they thought it was.
Although State can prohibit the manu-
facture of intoxicating liquors within its
borders, and also the sale of it at retail, it
cannot prevent 1t from being brought
within its limits for the use Of individuals.
nor the sale of it in original packages
Whisky and beer, therefore, can tie i'm
ported into Kansas, or any other prohibi-
ton State, in jugs and kegs, and sold if the
packages are uubroken.
If this decision stands the Prohibitionists
gain no very great advantage from the de-
cision which declares a State has the right
to prohibit the manufacture and sale of in
toxicating liquors within its limits The
prohibition fight, however, is certain to
assume new phases, and way may yet be
discovered that will enable the Prohibition
lists to make their cause a successful one.
Thus far, however, local option, uncon.
nected with politics, has proven itself to be
the best way to deal with the whisky evil.
Its success in Georgia has been almost
phenomenal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-08

Beck,s Silver Amendment.

Our dispatches state that the question is
being quite generally discussed in Washing
ton whether the President would veto the
bill passed by the Senate on Thursday, if it
should reach him, which provides for an in
crease in the silver coinage under certain
circumstances. 1t appears to he admitted
that the bill will pass the House,
and if 1t does the Presi-
dent will have to decide whether
or not he will stand by his record ON the
silver question. He has always been OPP
posed to coming more silver than was
needed to meet the demand for it, and as
far as known his views on the subject have
undergone no change If he still thinks
that there is more silver coined than is
needed he will not sign a bill in
creasing the coinage of it. The
Republican Senators say, and some of the
the Democratic Senators are reported to
agree with them, that if the Presi dent
vetoes this bill he will injure his popularity
to such an extent that his denomination
viii not be advisable. His record shows,
however, that he does not permit the ques-
ton of his popularity to influence his pub
lie acts. he does what he thinks is right
and the people respect him all the more for
his Independence and honesty. The ques-
ton of his denomination, therefore, is not
likely to be determined by his course with
respect to this silver bill
1t is rather remarkable that Democratic
Senator should have presented this silver
issue on the eve of Presidential campaign,
but Mr.. Beck, who is responsible for it, al
though he is credited with having a great
deal Of hard common sense, sometimes does
stupid things.
There was no reason why the silver pro.
vision should have been tackled on to the
bill, which originated in the House, to au-
thorize the Secretary of the Treasury to
buy bonds in the open market.
Senator Beck, however, saw chance
to do something for silver and
offered to the bill an amendment which di-
reefs the Secretary of the Treasury, when
ever any part of the circulation of ma
tional bank not in liquidation is surren-
dered and like amount not taken out
within thirty days, to purchase a like
amount of silver bullion aud to have it
coined. OF course this coinage is to be in
addition to the 81, 900, 900 now coined under
existing laws
The vote for the amendment was nearly
three to one, which justifies the conclusion
that it will receive favorable action in the
House The silver men appear to have
great deal of influence in Congress, and they
make the most Of every opportunity to put
the government in the position Of assisting
to make market for their product. The
continuance of the coinage of cheap silver
dollars, however, in quantities greater than
are necessary to meet the demand for them
must, sooner or later, be productive of dis
astrous results.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-08
BRIGHT BITS.

SHE stood in front of her dressing case.
Twas woman fair in the glass she saw
And the red grew deep on that charming face
Meath the deft caress of the rabbits paw,
And she laughed TO herself, commenting when
The rouge was used: Say what they like,
We women are wiser than are the men,
For we are the painters who never striker
Chicago Mail
ington, can't tell a lie The reason is that, like
George, he is charlottesville Breeze.
will the coming man use both armsg" asks
a scientist. Probably, If the coming woman
can be trusted to hold the reins.-Peck's Sun.
ITO be happy, one need not necessarily be
rich, says Lila n. Cllshman. OF course not.
One need only marry somebody who is rich.-
SomerUiile Journal
a SISTER always gets good deal of attention
for about a week after her brother has been
Tilted by the only girl he could ever love. 1t
takes him just about so long to find out that he
can love some other girl.-.SOmerUAte Journal.
Now that the theatrical season is drawing to
a close, fashion journals make the announce
ment that the spring and summer hats will be
lower in the crown than during the winter.
This is what we should call the Internal unfit
ness of things NCrrjStOiCn Herald.
In CONGRESSIONAL CIRCLES: He-Win you
trust me, darling?
She (sobbing)~No, dearest cannot
He (wildly)-Great heavens, darling! Not
trust me!
She-No, no. Papa is a member of Congress,
and is violently opposed to every kind of trust,
and must respect his wishes.
FIRST WASHER lat stage door)-What nonsen-
steal notions some people have about the ballet
Why, even little girls are attracted by the poetry
of motion. See them around the stage door
waiting to see the dancers come out.
Second Masher-Yes, the dear little children,
I'll speak TO them. What are you waiting here
for. my little dearS?
Little Girl-We're waiting for grandma
Omaha World.
DR. SCALPEL-I think will have to call a con-
sultation in your case, sir.
Patient (alarmed)-And why?
Doctor tcalmly)-To ascertain whether you
will be worth more to me dead than alive You
see, l can easily collect my claim from the es-
tate, but
Patient twho has the name of calling a
strange physician every time he feels ill.,
That's all right, doctor: if you'll tell me about
what you think it will be I'll pay in advance
Burdette.
Local PoLITICIAN-I wish you'd hunt UT
some paper and ink and a pen, I've got some
writing to do.
night:
mo"
well / declared What's happenedY You
haven't been in the house six hours out of
twenty-four for five months. What have you
been doing. anyhow"
''Buttonholing people and worrying them
into supporting me for an Office I'm after. I've
succeeded at last. Got enough pledged to &c
ahead"
That's good. What writing must you do to-
night?"
II must write a letter TO the paper explaining
that the portunties of my numerous friends
and the public have forced me into Offering
myself as a candidate "-On,ahG World.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-08
Nobody Seems to Know.

From the Ne,c Yors MercurH.
1t matters but little where you live,
In country, or city, or town,
I'd like to ask you if you ever tried
To run rlmor down?
The sailing is easy enough at first,
You smile as you onward go;
But all at once, at a certain point,
Nobody seems to know.
For instance The Misses Potts over the wav
Have very poor blood in their veins;
Their grandfather fled to the Queens coun-
t:ie"
With lot of i'll gotten gains.
So runneth the story that Mrs. Mcrash
Obtained from her neighbor. Miss Low,
Who got it from others. and they from whoms
Nobody seems to know.
There's Parson Bilberry, a saint of the cloth.
Who breaches salvation from he'll,
He winkS at one sister who ism t his wife
And smiles at another well.
You grapple the rumor, determined, if true,
To deal the bad parson a blow;
Who witnessed the winkss Who recorded the
smilesl
Nobody seems to know.
Again-Mr. Dodson came home rather late
And showed his condition. of course;
And how his dear wife, who has suffered so long
Has asked for a bill of divorce.
OF course, this is true: It's the talk of the town:
You hear it wherever you go;
But who is the author: Whose tongue gave it
birth?
Nobody seems to know.
Once more-Mrs. Shoddy stands back of the
blinds
And 1rts with man not her own;
And little Miss Blodgett reputed quite rich
Is as poor as the moss on a stone.
And Deacon Mcclure loves drop ION the sIy. q"
Though his prayr is all ferver and glow;
Just try TO run down these reports, and you'll
find
That nobody seems to know.
Yes, nobody knows, yet a thousand tongues
wag,
In country, and city. and town;
And many a story disSolves into air
Whenever you hunt il down.
Who starts all the rumors we hear nowadays?
Can it be that, like Topsy, they grow?
OF this, rest assured-'tis miserable lie
When nobody seems to know.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-08

Nearly all the Contemplating" papers pub
lished story the other day that while the
widow of Chief Justice Waite was on her
way to Washington she lost satchel CON
tanning valuable diamonds and other Jew
els. A correspondent of the Baltimore Sun
called at the residence of Mrs. Waite the
other night and was made acquainted with
the nature of the loss. When Mrs. Waite
was leaving Toledo for Washington she
was conveyed to the depot in close CIR
riage. There were good many parcels in
the carriage, and Mrs. Waite handed her
satchel to the driver, who placed it beside
him on the box. At the station it was dis
covered that the satchel had slipped from
its resting place. 1t was highly priced by
Mrs Waite, as her late husband brought it to
her from Europe Its contents, however,
consisted of only such toilet articles as a
lady would be likely to require while trav-
cling There is evidently such a thing as
being too "enterprising"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-08
Reasons for a Larger Appropriation.

Reasons for a Larger Appropriation.
Notwithstanding all that has been said
and written about the Savannah harbor i'm
provement, and the insufficient appropria-
ton made for it in the pending river and
haI.bor bill, the matter does not appear to
be understood.
The appropriation is $4,000, just half the
estimated amount required to complete the
22-foOt improvement The amount for
that improvement asked for was SlS0,000.
If only $4,000 is appropriated it will
not be possible to make any progress
with the 22-foot Improvement. That sum
will be required TO remove the shoals which
have formed since the suspension of work
year or so ago, and to keep the channel at
its present depth until another appropria-
ton can be obtained. If only $4,000 a
year is appropriated it is doubtful if
the 2-foot improvement can be com
pleted within half a dozen or more
years, because, as already stated,
that small sum cannot be used to advantage,
as the dredging and Improvement works
must be carried on at the same time from
the cross tides to Fort Pulaski, a distance of
twenty miles. BY appropriating $50, 600
year, therefore, the money is practically
wasted. If the $3.50 900 asked for is appro-
priated the improvement can be completed
within a comparatively short time, and for
the above named sum, or less
More than $4,000 is wanted, but
those interested in Savannah harbor will
be satisfied if the appropriation is only
81 900 more than that amount, because any
sum in excess of $3.50, 900 will be a recogni-
ton of the 2S-foot Improvement for which
a survey has been made and esti-
mates submitted If no appropriation
for the 2S-foot Improvement is made this
year the engineer cannot submit estimates
for it next year, because it will not have
been recognized by Congress- In that case
it may be years before an appropriation tor
the 2S-foot improvement can be obtained. 1t
is apparent, therefore, how important it is
that an appropriation sufficient to complete
the 22-foot improvement shall be obtain
ed this year, and also small appropriation
for the 2S-foot improvement.
If Congress can be brought to understand
the above points, and also the importance
of the commerce Of this port, it cannot hest
tate to make the appropriation asked for
Lieut. Carter, in his letter TO Senator
BroWu, read at the meeting of the Cotton
Exchange on Friday, made the statement
that from statistics which he had collected
it appeared that the improvements already
executed in Savannah harbor had effected an
annual saving III freight rates alone of more
than the total amount Of money expended
by the government upon the harbor within
the last twenty-five years. Is it possible for
the government to spend money to better
advantage! Has the government ever APP
pr priated any other money from which
there have been such magnificent returns?
Give Savannah IS feet of water in her har-
Dor and her business and population will
double within ten years.