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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-07-19
A Railroad Trust.

The latest project in the trust line is
movement to form great railroad trust or
combination of railroad lines west of the
Mississippi. This means the control and
virtual ownership of all lesser lines of rail-
roads in the country and an absolute stop
page ofall railroad building, without the
consent of the central power that holds in
its hands the railroads of the entire country.
This movement meditates the most despotic
scheme that monol oily has eyer conceived,
Lut we must not jump 10 the conclusion that
1t is inspired by the natural domineering
wickedness OF capital. Far from il. The
necessity of protection from constant menace
of ruin is driving the railroads to this at
Tempt TO reach Il haven of permanent safety.
The combinations in form of trusts which
claim so much Of public attention recently
are Veritable trusts, very similar 10 trustee.
ships created by the courts when they APP
point competent person to take charge of
property of minors, or of estates involved,
and keep them safely and manage them
properly for the lawful heirs and creditors.
The "trust" formed by monopoly is, how
ever, not intended for this beni6cent pur.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-07-19

ONO MILLIoNAIREs.-AC Cleveland
(Ohio) correspondent of the New
York Sun gives some figures of the
wealth of citizens of Cleveland cal.
culated to almost take The breath of
those outside of the patronizing in
fluence of trusts and combinations.
Mr.. H. M. Flagler, one of the Stan.
darl coal oil kings, is quoted as say
ing that Mr.. John D. Rockefeller,
of the same grasping corporation.
has an income of 100000 yearly.
This would make this great magnate
Of the Standard Oil trust worth $780,.
100000 90 6 per cent basis. Mr..
Flagler admits that his own income
is 100000 a year, making him
worth $5O.OOO.OOO on a6 per cent
basis. The wealth of Col. Oliver
Payne, of the same corporation, is
placed at $22,0OO,OOO. Cleyeland
has sixt. other millionaires, most of
whom have become rich through
their connection with the Standard
Oil aD6 other trusts. These figures
con stitute a striking affirmation of
the statements made by the Hon.
William L. Wilson in his articles
written for THE SUN in regard to
the operations Of the Standard Oil
trust.-Bdltimor Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-07-19
4 Sound Legal Opinion.

E. cambridge, Munday Esq, County
Atty, Clay Co. Tex. says: Have used
Electric Bitters with most happy re-
suits, My brother also was very low
with malarial fever and jaundice, but
was cured by timely use of this medi-
cine. Am satisfied Electric Bitters
saved his life.'
Mr.. d. I. Wilcoxson, of Horse Cave,
Ky, adds like testimony; saying: He
positively believes he would have died,
had it not been for Electric Bitters.
This great remedy will ward off. as
we'll as cure all malarial diseases, and
for all kidney, liver and stomach dis
orders stands unequaled. Price soc.
and 81. at j. r. Kinks
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-07-19
Extracts from Hon. W. L. Wilson's
Articles on Trusts and Monop
olies Published in the
Baltimore Sun.

1t (the Standard Oil TInst) was capitalize
cd in 1882 at $70,O00,0OO. for which amount
certificates were issued. By 1888 its capital
had grown TO 100000, COO. of which less
than IS 100000 represented shares issued
for stock of new corporations absorbed into
the "trust," and all the residue stock div.
idends. In ad lilion 10 the stock dividends
it had paid regular quarterly dividends in
money, averaging u per cent yearly, and
reaching per cent in recent years. The
trust certificates, beginning below par, had
gone up to $lG5. Thus, in less than six
years. capital of seventy million dollars,
at most seventy-six millions, with less
market value had grown TO a capital of
ninety millions. with market value Of one
hundred end fifty millions, having mean
time paid regular and liberal dividends. In
a word the trust scheme in itself, by what it
had done, and by what il seemed able 10 do,
had doubled the value Of the property Of
the combination, although the increasing
production of the Russian oil fields was
causing serious competition in foreign mar
kets. These facts which sound like Eastern
fables rather than chapter from onr recent
commercial history, will prepare us for the
spread of the Lew invention as soon as its
nature could be discovered and its possible
effects understood.
PROFITS OR PLUMBER OF THE SUGAR TRUST.
After payment of dividends last year it
had, according to the circular of Messrs.
Willett & Hamlin, quoted in Bradstreet o.
June 29, surplus of $4,000, COO in its
treasury. The same authority gives its
earnings between January l., 1889, and
June Is as $l3 100000 more. Tins its sur.
plus from last year. with its net cash profit
for less than six months of the present year,
amounted to $23 .O0G, 900. probably the full
value of the plants put into the trust, and
nearly fifty per cent on its watered capital
No wonder the other industries of the coun.
try are rushing pell-mell for this new in
vention, which in a single year showers
upon those who can skillfully and effective
ly use it riches not only greater than
the ordinary profits of legitimate industry
but even beyond the wild dreams of specn-
lative adventure. But who can effectually
use it, and more important still, who pays
the piper?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-07-19

The railroad freights have been
reduced from Chicago to New York
on wheat, to 20 cents per hundred
pounds, but little more than 10 cents
per bushel. From Rising Sun to
Philadelphia freight on wheat by car
load is Z cents per hundred. The
rate has been as low as 10 cents from
Chicago to New York. Either rate
is heavy discrimination against
the produce of our farmers and in
favor of Western raised grain; but
the advantage never Injured to the
benefit of the Western farmer. Some
in the railroad ring ship
ped all the grain after buying it OF
the farmers at their own figures.
Western farmers could not get cars
to ship their own grain.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-07-19

The prohibitionists of Queen Anne
county met in convention at Cen
terville. last Tuesday and elected
delegates, to represent the party in
that county at the state convention
which will meet at Glyndon Camp.
Cecil county has one of the most
stringent prohibatory laws and the
law is rigldly enforced as any crimi.
nal law on the statutes and there is
no organized prohibition party in
the county. This is something of an
anomily.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-07-19
Select Excursion to Colchester via
Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore Railroad.

The second select excursion to
Colchester Beach. under the auspi.
ces of the Philadelphia, Wilmington
and Baltimore Railroad Company
will occur on Thursday, July 25th
Colchester is undoubtedly one of the
most attractive and beautiful day
resorts in this section. 1t is Pc
culiarly desirable resort for family
parties, as no Intoxicating liquors
are sold, and strictest order is man
tanned.
The special train will leave Phila-
delphia. Broad Stree: Station, at
700 a. M. for Pcrryville, where the
boat is taken for the beach.
The train will leave Rising Sun at
S.1l A. NJ. and excursion tickets for
theround trip will be sol; at 75c.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-07-19

Baltimore's four thousand saloons
need a seventy five per cent reduc-
ton. High license will do it,
american
If seventy.five per cent is a good
thing wouldn't hundred per cent be
better? Would high license give
you the hundred? No, but prohibit
ton would and will some day. Will
our punster friend of the Monu.
menental City tell US whether it is
the saloons or the liquor they sell he
wants to get rid of. Or isn't it the
Doodle the 1000 saloons are willing
to pay for the privilege of selling all
that 1000 sell which the american
is reaching for, and not surcease
from the courts of Bacchus at all?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-07-19

EV The rapidity with which those
Zephyr Ginghams haye sold has been
surprise to us, yet when we remem.
Der they are only Z of the regular
retail Price, the cause is explained.
u What about sRising SUMS
Great Bargain'-those Laundried
Shirts, wide and narrow pleats. Lay
in supply and save money while
yon have an opportunity that is sci.
dom offered.
~ All departments claim our at.
tention and we intend keeping them
up to the established standard. We
do not advertise Intentionally any.
thing we cannot meet to the very let.
ter; and ask you to report any dis
satisfaction and an endeavor will be
made to rectify all mistakes which
in keeping with human frailty will
at times be made.
SITS, Rising Sun, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-07-19
Consumption surely Cured.

TO TIE EDIToR-Please inform your
readers that have positive remedy for
the above named disease. BY its timely
use thousands of hopeless cases have been
cured. | shall he 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. Respectfully,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-07-19
Worth Its Weight in
Gold.

If you feel depressed, your appetite
is poor and are troubled with dizziness
of the head, biliousness or dyspepsia,
DIR. Lees liver regulator will cure you
trial size bottles free.
A well know physician in New York
advises all his patients that suffer with
coughs and colds to use puritan cough
and consumption cure at G. G. Sill's
drug store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-07-19

1t is not the saloon men who de
feat temperance legislation, but tenn
perance men working in the saloon
cause. One of these latter at the
polls does more harm than ten of the
former.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-07-19

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-07-19

~ Job lot of Children's Lace
Caps for the small sum of 25 and 35
cents, displayed in front window.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-07-19

II Baltimore should throw away
the ground rent system and adopt
high license, she would get rid of
nuisance and acquire a blessing
A N, o.n'oo,,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-07-19

u Late addition of Ladies' Rus
sett Oxford Ties; very popular shoe
for the summer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-07-19

@ More fancy stripe Belts, also
perforated fair leather. which are now
quite rage, and will no doubt con
tinue with increased demand for the
coming fall.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-07-19

70 Prepare yourself with an EN-.
broidered Dust Cover for the dusty
roads which are expected for the late
summer and early fall.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-07-19
Public Debt Statement.

The following statement shows the assets
and Liabilities of the Treasury from the lat
est returns received from the several assist
ant Treasures, mint and assay officers Of
United States and national bank depositors,
July /:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-07-19

ASSETS.
Gold coin. ......... $237 OF, 1886 40
Gold bulion....... 655sG.ssl 49, $sOs. 5o4 sl9 IS
Silver standard dlrs. 279, Os4 .6s3 90
Silver bullion ..... 452O.153 So 2s3. 6O4 1886 80
United States Observation-Disclosures. 46, 1886. Os5 %
Trade dollars bullion. ............ 6.Oss. 5s7 10
National bank notes. 1912 90
Deposits in N. B. repositories. 47.4s2s77 %
Fractional currency redeemed .. 9S7 13
u tied States bonds and interest. 635 1l3 70
Interest checks and coupons paid. 43SG7 AZ
N B. notes in process ofredemption 3,959.2ls rs
Interest ON District of Columbia
bonds paid. 1926 81
Assets not available-Minor coin in
mint for recoinage.. 225O74 10
Fractional silver coin............. 25.l29.13s II
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-07-19

Rather swap one nuisance for
another.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-07-19

Corner of Main and Walnut
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-06
TIE MINNEAPOLIS HORROR.
Owners of the Building Censure
by the COroner,s Jury.

Owners of the Building Censured
by the COr0ner's jury,
MINNEAPOLIS, December 5.-The Coro.
ner's Jury in the inquest on the bodies of
the victims of the Tribune building fire
brought in a verdict this evening. The
verdict declares that the owners Of the
Tribune building, if not legally RESPONSE
bic, are morally culpable for the loss Of
life. They find that the fire originated
in the rooms Of the Republican League
(unoccupied) from causes unknown. In
conclusion the verdict says: "In the
opinion of the jury, had it not been for
the obstruction met with In electric
wires ladder would have been erected
in time to have saved the people that
were on the sixth and seventh floors at
the time of the arrival of the fire de-
partment, and Robert McCutcheon would
not have fallen, and perhaps others who
went down the fire escape would have
availed themselves of the opportunity
offered by the fire department ladders,
instead of Drawing the fire and smoke to
reach the fire escape. Therefore, we
would recommend that the city authori
ties take summary steps to have all
electric wires in the heart of the city
placed under ground"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-06

flames and smoke Immediately shot up
the shaft, the smoke filling the entire
upper portion of the building. There
we're about two hundred guests in Il O.
hotel, more than half Of whom were in
their rooms, many dressing for dinner.
They rushed for the passenger elevator,
but finding that shaft also filled with
smoke, resorted to the etairways, and
every one got out safely. Several in
jured ladies', and others who had been
overcome by fright, were carried out by
the fremen. The chambermaids and
some other employees had to take to the
fire escape. Several narrow escapes are
recorded. The only accident reported
was the injuring of two firemen, who were
badly bruised by falling debris. The
damage to the structure will amount to
800, 900, and the guests lose considerable
in damage to personal property.
EAST TAwAs, Mich, December g.
The Miner house took fire this morning.
The greater part of the hotel was de-
stroyed. Two bodies were found in the
ruins. Five men we're injured.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-06

shops at San Bernardino to this city,
leaving only what would be required for
necessary repairs. Business men here
argue, that if this portion of the press Of
San Bernardino expresses the sentiments
Of the people of that place, there should
be no good reason why the Santa Fe
should disburse $23 900 or $24, 900 each
month there; and realizing the fact that
these repeated attacks would in time
create desire on the part of the rail-
road people to concentrate their interest
in place whose people were favorable
to the road, therefore conclude to take
time by the forelock. The result is that
some very fiattering offers have already
been made with a view to bring this
about.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-06
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.
A Committee Appointed to Envesti
gate SilcOtt,s DefalcatiOn.


r. gate SilcOtt,s DefalcattOn.
WASHINGTON, December 5. - The
Speaker laid before the House the fol-
lowing communication from J. P. Lee
dom late Sergesnt-at- Arms of the House,
directed to the Speaker: 81 regret to
report that n. E. Silcott, late cashier of
the Office of Sergeant-at-Arms, has de.
parted from this city without settling his
accounts, and have been unable to
ascertain his whereabouts. There is q
deficiency in the cash Of the Office. In
view Of these circumstances, respect
fully request an immediate investigation
of my accounts under such action as the
House of Representatives may take in
the premises"
Adams, of Illinois, presented resolu-
ton reciting the above facts and stating
that the amount of the defalcation was
about $75 900, and providing for the APP
pointment of select committee by the
Speaker to investigate and report. It
was adopted and the following were ap-
pointed: Adams, Stewart, of Vermont !;
Bayne, Reed, of Iowa; Holman, Blunt
and Hemphill.
The Speaker also appointed the fol-
lowing committees:
On Ruleg-The Speaker and Messrs
Mckinley, Cannon, Carlisle and Ran
dali.
4 On Accounts-M Messrs. Spooner, Booth
man, Kelly, of Kansas; McCord, Hans
brough, Hayes, Grimes, Lee and Kerr,
of Pennsylvania.
On Enrolled Bills-Messrs. Kennedy,
Townsend, of Pennsylvania More, Of
New Hampshire; Kilgore and Will
liams.
Adjourned until Monday.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-06
I'm THE ROPE RING.
McAnliffe and DAILY Fight to q
Sxandstill In Boston.

McAml1ffe and Daly kl&At TO
Ssandstill I'm Boston.
BosToN, December 5.-The fifteen
round glove fight for purse Of 600
between Mike Daily, of Bangor, and Jack
McAulife, of New York, lightweights,
tonight, resulted in a draw. McAuliffe
weighed IA and Daily 139 pounds. From
the first McAuliffe landed his blows
when and where he pleased, and DAILY
acted on the defensive most of the
time. In the second round DAILY got
in 8 terrific highlander on McAuliffe's
wind that fairly took him off his
feet, but McAuliffs replied with blow
that split Daly's left ear. DAILY got in
telling blow on McAulife's nose in the
eighth round, but drew no blood, and in
the ninth McAuliffe caught Daily a stag
gering blow. Daily returned a swinging
cut that swelled McAuliffe's lips. In
the next four rounds McAuliffe showered
blow after blow upon his opponent, in
several instances nearly knocking him
over the ropes. In the fourteenth and
fifteenth rounds DAILY was groggy, but
kept up, and the contest was declared
draw.
THE LUCIE-CARRoLL FIGHT RESET.
SAN FRANCISCO, December 5.-The
fight which was to have taken place last
month at the Golden Gate Club between
Mike Lucie and Jimmie Carroll has bee n
reset for January 22d.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-06
FIFTy-FlRsT CONGRESS.
More New Bills introduced In the
Senate.

WASHINGTON, December 5.--Among
the bills introduced and referred in the
Senate today were the following:
By Coke, to limit the jurisdiction of
the Circuit and District Courts of the
United States.
By Beck, for the retirement of United
States legal tender and national bank
notes of small denominations, and the
issue of coin certificates in lieu, or gold
and silver certificates; also to repeal the
laws relating to the sinking fund.
By Mitchell, providing that any per-
son or association which for any reason
fails to make good it's entry to public
land and abandons the same shall have
the right to make another entry under
the land laws.
By Hale, the Ford Immigration bill re-
ported in the House last year from the
special immigration committee.
BY Hale, authorizing the President to
have constructed by contract eight battle
ships of $500 to 10000 tons displace-
ment, two armored coast defense vessels,
three gunboats Of 800 to 12 900 tons and
five first class torpedo boats. Discretion
ia given to the Secretary OF the Navy in
the matter Of premiums to be allowed
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-06
until Monday.
Official Vote of Iowa.

DEs MONIES, Ia, December 5.-The
Boies (Dem.) for Governor. 1870, III
Hutchinson (Rsp.), 1858; Boies'
plurality, 6,573. The remainder of the
Democratic State ticket was defeated, the
Republicans being elected by pluralities
ranging from 1851 for Lieutenant-G Gov
ernor Poyner, to 8, ,480 for Railroad Com
missioner Smith. The Prohibition vote
for Governor has not been canyassed
yet, but will be about 1,600. The Union
Labor vote IL about $500.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-06

A FEW Of the most prominent business
men of Los Angeles, who are always
looking cut for the interests Of this city,
have concluded that now, while portion
Of tie press of San Bernardino is hostile to
the management of the Santa Fe, would
probably be good time to offer the
system some inducement to transfer the
larger part Of its machinery now In the
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-06
AS NIGHT have been expected, th


libel suit against the Examiner yesterday
miscarried, and the jury brought in q
verdict for the monarch of the dailies.
Not one libel suit in thousand is sue.
cessful. There is deep-seated feeling
amongst the people that perhaps the
greatest preservative agency in the world
is an energetic press, and to deserve the
name it must be free. Thomas Jeffer-
son expressed this sentiment very hap.
PLY when he said that, as between a
government and shackled press, and q
free press and no government at all, he
would prefer the latter infinitely. OF
course no newspaper should be permit.
ted to wantonly trample upon the rights
of the citizen, or to unnecessarily invade
the sanctity of private life, but there is
an untold power for good in the knowl-
edge that the community is blessed with
a fearless and alert press. This priceless
blessing can only be enjoyed when
a considerable latitude is permitted
to the news gatherer as we'll as to the
commentator on the news. We cannot
recall case for years in which sub.
stantial suit for damages has been made
to stick against newspaper, while the
dockets of the courts throughout the
United States are burdened with them.
1t is the duty of an honest journal to
defend these suits to the last ditch, and
wealthy metropolitan journals, like the
Examiner, really do the whole press of
the State a service by engaging eminent
counsel and fighting for their own rights
and those Of the newspaper guild to the
bitter end. We congratulate our able
and plucky contemporary on it's success.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-06
A Beialed Confessfon.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio. December 5.-W..
W. Nivison confessed today that he stole
81, 500 from the United States Express
Oompany's Office FIVE years ago. Suspi-
cion was directed at the time toward
Chief Clerk Mikesell, and although no
proof could be found against him, Mike
sell worried over the matter until he
went insane.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-06
Held ON suspicion.

HURLEY, Wis, December 5.-Aseistant
Cashier Perrin, charged with completely
in the Hurley bank robbery was held
for trial today. He proved an alibi, but
it is claimed that he gave away the COM
bination to the vault, and evidence was
introduced showing that he. made large
expenditures after the robbery.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-06
More Sentences 90 y, m muted. /.

SACRAMENTO, December 5.--Fhe Gov
ernor today commuted the sent
ence of Charles Burnett, convicted
of murder in the second degree
in Fresno in February, 1882, ana
sentenced to twenty years imprison-
ment, to fifteen years; also the sentence
of Peter Rooney, convicted of murder in
the second degree, in S5anislaus county,
March, 1888, and sentenced to life i'm.
prisonment, commuted to twenty years.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-06
Grand Jury Report.

SAN Francisco, December 5.-The
Grand Jury filed it's final report this alter
noon. A minority report on the subject
of prize fighting was presented, in which
it is stated that the law should be in
voked to prevent such fights, and that no
protection by license or otherwise should
be given them.
The county officials are commended in
the conduct Of their Offices. A number OF
county buildings, including the City and
County Hospital, City Prison, old City
Hall and County Jail are con-
demned as being hardly fit for
occupancy. Extensive repairs are
recommended. The jury finds the fire
department insufficient and recommends
its enlargement and that it bs' reorgan-
lied as full paid department. The
jury also recommends that the city and
county have new charter.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-06
Washipgton Noles.

WASHING TON, December 5-Blaine,
having recov cred from his attack of lum-
baeo, resumed his duties today.
The President today sent to the Senate
several hundred nominations Of persons
appointed to Office during the recess of
Congress. They were in the Depart
ments Of State, Justice, Interior, War
and Navy.
The President has decided to leave
here tomorrow for Chicago. He will be
by Mrs. Harrison, First
Assistant Postmaster General Clarkson,
Mrs. Clsrkson, Miss Wanamaker and
Private Secretary Halford.