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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-11-25

ONE week from to-day President Har-
rison will send to Congress his first
annual message. We predict he will say
something that willlift public discussion
TO a higher plane than it has been run
ming on RECENTLY.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-11-25

THE fact that a numberof people seem
to believe that President Harrison is re-
sponsible for the existence of the civil
service law goes to show the capacity of
many human beings to acquire misin-
formation
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-11-25

is lawfully his. Mr.. George says he will
use the fund for printing aslarge an edition
as possible of Progress and Poverty" This
edition he will endeavor to ave distributed
among farmers at . price that will give a
fair profit. and Will turn over everything
above the bare cost to the widow of Hutch
ms. If the widow has nothing to depend
on but the profits from the sale Of this book
in the rural districts, herprogress to poverty
will be very rapid.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-11-25

DR.! FRANK b. NoFsINGER. who has been
appointed postmaster at Kansas City. some
is an Indiana man, having formerly resided
in this city. Like all properly constituted
Indiana men. he has distinguished himself
in his new home, and has proved to be a
useful and popular citizen. He has been a
member of the City Council and has served
as president of the Board of Trade for four
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-11-25

Congress will meet one week from
to-day. 1t will be Republican in both
branches, consequently the business in
terests of the country express no appre-
bei,sion
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-11-25

III is given out that Mrs. Cleveland is
well up in national politics, and CORE
spends regularly on the subject with a
few intimate friends. If Mrs. c. means
to conduct the old mans next campaign
she should reflect that letters are some
times dangerous documents.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-11-25

IN some quarters a disposition is being
shown to take up the building-association
idea aud run it into the ground by saddling
upon it sharp practice, jhst as has been
done. to a certain extent, with the mutual
insurance idea. 1t is a pity laws cannot be
framed TO properly meet these practices.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-11-25

THE newborn State of Montana seems to
be all torn up with internal dissensions.
This seems to be a species of infantile collie
that cannot be cured with a dose of gin or
even Jamaica ginger.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-11-25

THE tariff will be amended by its
friends, and not committed to the tender
mercies of its enemies.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-11-25

A Rio JANEIRo dispatch says General
tranquility prevails" As long as he re-
mains in command the Brazilians will be
all right.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-11-25

GOVERNOR TooLE, of Montana, seems
to be willing toolof a very unprincipled
Democratic gang.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-11-25

CINCINNATI has adopted standard time
at last. Tired of getting left, probably,
by failure to be on time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-11-25

Milwaukee Sentinel.

: Calvin s.. Brice announces himself as y
candidate for the United States Senate
from Ohio. He contributed $4,000 to tho
Democratic campaign fund In that State.
and also lent q heloing purse 20 several
legislative candidates. He has a power of
money to do whatever money Is able TO do
toward the purchase of a senatorship. Mr..
Brice is a citizen of New York and not OF
Ohio. HIS going ont of his State to
secure a senatorship is likely. to have con-
sequences. Wealthy New Workers with
senatorial aspirations can make the Dld-
ding very lively in remote States, wher-
ever the longest purse wins the prize.
We NAV expect Bill Scott TO try his hand
on Nevada. since he cannot buy a senator
ship in his own State OF pennsylvania
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-11-25

THE courts having decided that the cong
tested legacy of $40. coo left to Henry George
by one Hutchins. of New Jersey. for the
dissemination of the single-tax theories.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-11-25

CHICAGO has been talking about sums
varying from 5000 900 to $40. OOO.0 600 as al
ready subscribed for her worlds fair stock.
but up to date bona fide subscriptions of
secs. $50 AVE been published, and the pub
LEGATION is being strung out at the rae of
about $4,000 per day. Is it possible that
a goodly portion of the amount boosted of
is winds
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-11-25
The woman.s Christian Temperance Union
Chiea0o Inter Ocean.

Mrs. Foster and her associates who re-
tired from the w. G.. L. l.. convention must
be eratified at the way their action was re-
ceived by press and people. From every
quarter come encouraging words LOT those
who lead inithe new departure. There is
clearly a strong public sentiment in favor
of non-partisan temperance work. and
thousands of honest and earnest temper.
ance workers who have never approved OF
partisan agitation will give the new move
inent their encburagement and sympathy.
Say nothing about the old association
There is room for the nsvs
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-11-25

> Al communications intended for publication IN
this paper must, in order 10 receirc attention. be
accompanied ty inc name and addressof the rritci.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-07-26
The Laughing Plant of Arabin.

Palgrave, in his work on central
and eastern Arabia, mentions plant
whose seeds produce effects analogous
to those of laughing gas. The plant
is native Of Arabia. A dwarf variety
is found ut Kasum, and another va.
riety at Oman, which attains height
of from three to four feet, with woody
stems, wide spreading branches and
light green foliage. The flowers are
produced in clusters and arc yellow in
color. The seed pods contain two or
three black seeds of the size and shape
of u French bean. Their flavor is q
little like that of opium, the taste is
sweet, and the odor from them pro-
duces sickening sensation and is
slightly offensive. These seeds when
pulverized and taken in small doses,
operate upon a person in a very pecul-
lar manner He begins to laugh loud
ly and boisterously, and then sings,
dances and cuts up all kinds of fam
tastic capers. Tho effect continues
about an hour, and the patient is ex-
tremely comical. When the excite
ment ceases, the exhausted individual
falls into deep sleep, which contin-
ucs for an hour or more, and when he
awakcns he is utterly unconscious
that any such demonstrations havo
been made by him. Ameri-
Cuu
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-07-26
Carl Tausig, the Pianist.

If Carl Tausig had only possessed
the creative gift in any proportion tc
genius for reproduction, he would
have been giant composer. AS a
pianist he has never had his equal
With Listz's fire and Bulow's intellec-
tuality, he nevertheless transcribed
them both in the possession of a subtle
something that deiied analysis. We
see It in his fugitive compositions, that
revcl on technical heights hitherto
unscaled. Tausig had force, viril-
ity, combined with mental insight,
that made him the peer of all pianists.
It is acknowledged by all who heard
him that his technic outshone all
others; he had the whispering and
crystalline pianissimo of Joselfy, the
liquidity of Thalberg's touch. with the
resistless power of Rubinstcin.
He literally killed himself playing
the piano; his vivid nature felt 50
kecnly in reproducing the beautiful
and glorious thoughts of Bach, Bee
thovcn, and Chopin, and, like sabcr
that was too keen for its own scab-
bard, he wore himself out from ncr,
vous exhaustion. Tausig was many
sided, and tho philosophical bent of his
mind may be seen in the few frag-
ments Of original music lie has vouch.
safcd us.
Tausig was child of the Nineteenth
century, full of its ideals, it's aimless
strivings, its restlessness, its unfaith
and desperately skeptical tone. If he
had only lived he would have left an
imprint OH our modern musical life as
deep as Franz Listz, whose pupil hc
was. Richard Wagner was his god
and he strovc much for him and his
mighty creations. The world has
much to be grateful for to the genius
Of the lamcnted Carl usig.-Musical
COurinp
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-07-26

boiled in bright tin vessel set in a
kettle of boiling water. Pour into
mould or cups that have been dipped
in cold water. This is a cheap ard
delightful dessert, served with plain
sweet cream, or with whipped cream
to which stiffiy beaten white of egg,
trife Of sugar, and a few drops Of
vanilla have been added. Should be
served very cold. Place on ice or in
cool place to form as soon a. made.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-07-26
Tho Sacred White Elenhnnts.

Siam is known as the land of the
white elephant. The elephant is the
imperial animal of the country, and
you see his picture upon all of the
flags The old coins of the realm have
an elephant on one side of them. and
the white elephant is here sacred. He
is supposed to be the embodied spirit
of some king or hero, and the people
formerly worshiped him, and they do
SO to some extent now. Before going
to see the palace had read glowing
description of the white elephant Of
Siam. | expected to see his tusks
bound with gold. to find golden chains
about his neck and superb vel
vet coat of purple, fringcd with
scarlet and gold, over his snow
white body. What | did find was
four wild eyed. scraggy looking elc-
skins not much whittier than those you
see in the American circus The only
white part about them was their long
Tapping cars, which seemed TO be af
hicted with the lcprosy. The remain
der of their skins had the whitencss
only of disease, and was told. as a
rule. the white elephants of Siam are
mad elephants.
These beasts were in dirty stables
and they were chained by the feet to
great wooden posts. They had dirty
keepers and there was no 81 gu of roy
atty about them. Their keepers fed
them some grass while we were pres
ent and they performed some ordinary
t,,,,,1., FNln 1.l~n,, >f
white elephant has in all probability
departed, and the elephants of the in.
terror of Siam are made to work quite
as hard as their brothers all over the
world. One of the punishmcnts of
Siam is making convicts cut the grass
for these royal elephants. One of
them killed his keeper the other day,
and this same holy beast made snap
at me with his trunk when entered
his stable.-Fnnk G. Carpenter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-07-26

which they can think and study, and
calculate intelllgently upon probabil
tiles"
This is an excellent beginning of a
great work in the interest of agricul-
ture, and if followed up by intelligent
action Of organized farmers 10 the
Grange, cooperating with. the Depart
ment of Agriculture, must result in
great good to agriculture.
The Lecturer of The National Grange
suggests that members Of the Grange
and farmers generally send at once to
the Department Of Agriculture-ad-
dress Hon. j. NJ. Rusk, Washington,
D. C.,-and get copy of the May re
port, No. 62, as before noted and read
and study it carefully. Let Subordinate
and Pomona Oranges make its facts and
figures a matter of discussion at their
meetings. Learn what other countries
are producing, what their surplus crops
what they need, what the demand, and
then We, with our vast territory, know.
ing the probabilities" can Calculate
intelligently,'' and place agriculture in
business way somewhat upon the same
footing as other great industries
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-07-26
A Safe Investment.

Is one which is guaranteed to bring
you satisfactory results, or in case OF
failure a return of purchase price. On
this safe plan you can buy from our
advertised druggist a bottle of DR..
Kings New Discovery for consumption.
Ia is guaranteed to bring relief in every
ease, when used for any affection of
throat, lungs or chest, such as consump.
ton, inflammation of lungs, bronchitis,
asthma, whOOping cough, Group. ETC.,
etc. ID is pleasant aud agreeable to
taste, perfectly safe. and can always be
depended upon, trial bottles free at l..
r. Kinks drug store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-07-26
The Grange,

The one great central idea Of the
Grange has always been education.
Helping the tanner to use his brains as
we'll as his muscle. ITO systcmatize
our work aud calculate intelligently
upon probabilities And as muscle
united makes a stronger team. so brains
united give a strength and power to
farmers that they never knew before
The practical application Of one Of
the deelared purposes" Of the Grange.
viz: ITO sys,emaIize our work and cal.
eulaie intelligenily upon probabilities,
has already brought forth many good
crops, as in the purchase Of farm, and
farming supplies in a local way, or the
sale Of some staple crop in a better
market where our state organization
has prevailed, as 10 the sale Of the
peach crop Of Delawsre aud New Jer.
sey; the wheat Of California; the maple
sugar Of Vermont; potatoes in Maine,
hogs and cattle ia the western states.
IL hos been done, il Is being do0e, and
Sill be put iato practice more aud more,
as farmers learn the advantages offered
them through that complete crgaalaa-
ton that has stood the test II tweaiy
tao years-,he Grange. lIat even into
a still broader ieli have farmers Of the
Grange lately sHisadsd the iaqairiss
~ith a sisu to a more Intelligent zeal
eulation up0a probabilities"
AT the last session Of the National
Grange the iollo~isg, iuirodueed By
Leonard Rhoos, Of PsuSsyIsssia, vas
adopted;
Resided, That the Commis.ioasr Of
Agriculture Be rsqaesied % inquife
through the eonsuiar systeu q sovera
meBt o. oiheFwise, what EoFsiga nations
are noe importing sgriealiaFal pro-
duets, and sseeTtain shat possibilities
there woald be 10 establish trade rsla-
tioos ioT the disp,sal u ear sarplss
agrieultuFal EFedastsi ais 10 iaqairs
shat sgFieultass pss,dasts are 49, im.
ported that car eousiFy sd flasats sru
capable Of producing sod lay he sams
before z agrees. aad psblish for ihs
Information Il fsrmets.
Aetiag uPoa this. ilon. J n. Rask
Secretary Of Agriesltufs, ia TIE Nag
report Of the DsPaFs@sui sPoa lhe sou
ditiOn Of The srops-~ Report q ne
S1atislieian, Ssw Series. Rspost Ne.
62'-1akss up the sabjsst. ssa is soms
twsE'.s pages Of Vsluabls lahlss sad
statistics gives Sur farnsu @ash spsa
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-07-26

Trains leave Oxford for Philadelphia at As a m.
6 so a. m. and 05 p. Market Train, TUESDAYS
and Fridays only. at IL 90 a. M. Sunday Trains at
90 p. m. and 40 p
LEAVE GOING SOUTH.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-07-26
EASTBOUND.

sDany. tDAily except sunday.
Passenger trains have HayTe de Grace for New.
arb. Wilmington, Chester aud Philadelphia Us
%. a. a. M. Z -. : o. y. ~. - ndAys al u.s.
q 60. = a. aud ; g. y. a.. For Wilmington
only IS ,. m. daily. foT New York. Doston ana
the Es-i 0S a. m. 0ia. %, daily. Dor Baltimore
aud Washington 81. IS. fss - az. o8 D. N.
sundays a. 81 81 a. "a 4 " b. "a. FuF Chicaan
PittshurE Gin -lunati aEd 81 Louls : 81 A. "a apl
o. .. IA. daily.
j. 7. O'DeLL, cHAS. o. SOUL,
Gas. AASAaER Gar. Pas AgESI.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-07-26
A Glorious Record

Since the introduction Of the famous
puritan cough and consumption cure
in this vicinity the de. tn rate from
consumption has decreased wonderful,
it never fails to effect cure, price 25c,
try it.
DR.. Lees liver regulator has done
more to relieve the suffering of man
kind than all other medicines it cures
all stomach and liver trouble, trial bot
ties free at G. G. Sill's drug store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-07-26
The Farm,

Farmers, Gd'dners, Horticuiturists.
Dairy and StOckmen are requested to
unite for this Department.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-07-26

with the increase OF the taxable basis.
This would affect the yearly tax bill as
follows: Property assessed $1,000 or
81 800, So cents and 100 cents a year
respectively. Not one-twentieth OF
the smallest yearly toll rate for one
horse and wagon three times week
Property assessed $4,000 or $1,000,
240 cents and 800 cents respectively.
Property assessed SIC, 900 and SIS, 900,
whose toll charges run up in the hun
dreds, the tax would be no higher than
So for. the first and $l2 for the last.
Temporarily, however, the counties
having no improved free roads or whose
toll roads have to be redeemed, would
have to pay additional until the extinc.
ton Of the contracted road debt year.
ly interest aed sinking fund charge Of
3 cents on the 500. And 10 return
for such small outlay every inhabitant
of the state and those in and around
Baltimore most would be bere6ted and
forever after blessed with fine, we'll.
kept roads.
Here we conclude with last remark.
A road tax, whether IN the shape Of
toll charges or tax levy, is paid with
few exceptions by all property owners,
small and large alike. But to all who
,un teams for business or pleasure, to
all who hold property in the counties
and to the largest property owners
most the dearest tax Of all is bad roads
This hard truth wants no better illus
tration than the yearly bills of the
wheelwright and blacksmith or the
deprecated value and undesirable
character Of fine estates along badly
kept roads. Surveyor Simon j. Mar
tenet. who better than any one is able
to Judge in these matters and who
knows every good and bad road in the
state, says that the finest sections of
land in Maryland, those abounding in
rich clay soils, are Tor that very reason
the worst provided with means of COM
munication during five months of the
year. Any assured improvement to
their roads would Onhauce the value of
property Immediately. Judging by
the number and character Of com plants,
road neglect is steadily on the increase.
Now and then we notice a spasmod C
hut barren trial at replir, as is the case
at our own door, but real and just re-
dress is not given. The long suffering
public can r,medy this promptly with
their votes at the polling places. Let
them find and clearly point out the
means for vast and stable improve
ment, aud that improvement is bound
to be made for the reason that Mary
land has enough of acute politicians
who will take care OF the means quite
willingly as members Of the Legislature.
Those means can be had only in the
light that springs from agitation and
discussion, by study of the subject here,
there and everywhere. As a kindling
match for that light l present the
thoughts expressed in this paper and
submit them for examination.-Ameri
can Farmer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-07-26

ioau sJstem VI IioVV miles WOulu De
Chief superintendent of roads. % 5000
Asst. superintendent or Inspector. 5000
Civil engineer or state surveyor. 49,. 5000
Assts. to surveyor and draughismen 1000
Chief clerk. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1000
Three or four assistant clerks. 500. 1000
messenger. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. JVu
Fifty supervisors Of roads, one to
each 80 miles (salary 500 and
allowance for horse and buggy,
$500; total salary, 81 900. 900. $4,000
Labor squads for repair Of roads q
men, cart and horse, or IS
daily TO each miles, which Is
$1,000 > year TO each section Of
8 miles) 1877 sections. .... $50 600
Total of salaries aud wages. .ss5i 500
Add 10 this:
Stone crushers, etc. ........... II,IO0
Material yearly needed for repair,
say 5000 per section tls7 sec,ions) 81 400
Estimate total cost Of hee sys-
TEN. .................... 500 900
These are the peruanen yearly ebarg.
es for the administration Of the system.
Having shown the need, practieabiliiy
and working plan, it is now 10 order 10
prove its economy, its comparative
cheapness, no matter in what part Of
the state the subject be considered.
The whole of assessed value Of property
in Maryland for 1888 is sI90,Ol6. lsS.
For easy figuring says $500, 100000,
and it will exceed that sum for next
years taxes. With levy at the rate
Of 8 cants on each 500, the taxable
amount of S5OO,OOO,OOO would yield
100000, exactly the sum needed to
cover all the permanent expenses Of
administration, labor and material for
repair. This tax Of 100000 would
remain a fixed charge, like to but
great deal less than that for schools,
and its levy of course would diminish
The St. Johns herald., 1889-09-12

the generals, snatched hold of his sword, at the same time in brutal and most cowardly manner, strik. ing Gordon an unexpected blow The Pasha would have fought des- perately had he thought he would not be treated in an honorable man ner He fell rolling down the stairs.
 "As he rolled another general speared him on the left side, infict- ing a dangerous wound. Thus died Gordon. 1 was there, a spectator to the ghastly deed. I got out of the way when he rolled to the bot tom of the stairs. Some say Cor don was cut up to little pieces, but others relate that they embalmed his body and took it to the Mahdi. There were bodies cut up, but I am inclined to believe those were the bodies of the consul and the doc tOr D
The St. Johns herald., 1889-09-12

and died. The lieutenant strongly
 asserted that he died of broken
 heart.
 "At the time Adams Jackson's and Preston's brigades charged me at Murfreesboro some officer was killed and the brigades were driven back. But the fallen officers horse had not been taught to retreat and he did not. He just came at full speed through the battery. and I tell you he looked simply grand. He was a large, fine animal, his nostrils were extended wide, his eyes fairly blazed, and he clutched the bit with his teeth as he came on. He came like the wind, and with his saddle flaps flying he look ed as if he were flying himself in- stead of running. Everybody gave him a wide berth, and I called to the infantry that I would give $100I to the man who would catch him, but no one tried it. and he is run hing yet for all know of him. San Francisco Chronicle.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-09-12
The Secret of Aerial Travel.

Referring to the sad fate of Pro- lessor Hogan, who lost his life in attempting to navigate the Camp bell aerial vessel, illustrated in these columns a few weeks ago, some one says:
 "When human ingenuity can match the product of nature; when it can make a machine possessing as much power and endurance to the ounce of weight as that of the homing pigeon which lately flew from Detroit to Buffalo (225 miles in less than four hours when it can so arrange and automatically shift a series of vanes like shifting feathers in a hawks wings, which suspend it in the air for hours al- most without apparent motion, when 1t can solve the problem of how this same hawk drops like a bullet from the dizzying height of half mile, and checks itself un- harmed above it's prey, then It may learn to travel in the air.-Scien- tlfc American.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-09-12

The great project of cutting ship canal across the peninsula oi Florida is revived by the incorpora- tion of a company for that purpose, with proposed capital of $60,000, GOO. It is claimed that this pas sage if opened would save from 800 to 900 miles in the voyage between New Orleans and New York and nearly as much to European ports, and great stress is laid on the safe ty of the route compared with the dangerous navigation around the Keys of Florida, where statistics show that the losses for eleven years prior to 1872 amounted to $22 ,OOO,- 900 Railway. Age.