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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-10-31
Meetings Of County Commissioners
NOTICE

BY THE ORPHANS CoUnr FOR CECIL COUNTY,
January IT, 1882
ORDERED, That all Administrators, Ex-
ecutors and Guardians that have not stated
an account within year. come forward and
do the same, or show cause to the contrary.
or they will be cited up.
Test: r. E. LAMAR, Register
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AGonnEss OF LIBERTY.

The original cast In plaster by Thos. Craw-
ford for the statue Of Freedom, or America.
has just been received by the National Mu-
scum, and is TO be set up a. q eenteFpieee in
the fountain in the rotunda. It WAS modelled
by Mr.. Crawford, in Rome, over 30 years ago,
but he died before he saw the fruits Of his labor
immoTtalizcd in bronze.
Tho goddess on the Capitol was east from this
model. NJ the foundry Of Clark Mills the seu!p-
tor, just outside of Washington. Tine Govern
mcnt rented his tools and appliances, and paid
him for experimenting the work. After tho
object Of its creation had been accomplished the
original goddess Was consigned 10 the murky
vaults under the Capitol, where she remained
all through the stormy scenes OF the war and
up to within few days ago, when the Archi-
toct Of the Capitol ordered her ont TO begin life
anew. One by one the big chunks Of plaster
composing the colossal figure were gotten out !;
hero hand and there a wreath, but so be-
grimed with the dust Of ages that they re-
sembled almost anything but the constituent
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THE SIGNAL CORPS,
NOnlnlluueI.

Secretary Proctor is considering the report Of
the board which recently examined the records
Of officers connected with the Signal Service
with a view TO the reorganization Of that corps.
The board recommended the promotion Of Ger.
tain officers according 10 the scheme contained
in the bin passed at the last session Of Con-
gTess, leaving the other officers on duty with
the corps 10 be provided for in the line Of the
Army. This report was submitted 10 Gen.
Greedy, Chief Signal Officer, who has practically
approved IL, aud II will be given 90 the Prcsi-
deBt in few days ior his action. There is no
money available TO pay the salaries OF the
newly created officers, which will amount 10
more than the present appropriation for salaries,
aud IL is question whether the President will
be willing 10 make the nominations now, or
wait until the end Of the fiscal year, when the
transfer 81 the Weather Bureau 10 the DEPART
ment Of Agriculture will take place. Secre-
tary Proctor has sent 10 Congress an estimate Of
several thousand dollars for deficiency APP
preparation 10 be made at once, TO pay these
salaries aud it is thought that he will urge tho
making. OF the appointments at once.
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NEW APpOINTEES.

The President sent the following nomina-
tions to the Senate during the past week.
Martin p. Kenuard, Assistant United States
Treasurer at Boston; Allan l.. Brinsmade,
United States Attorney for the Northern Dis
triCt of Ohio; Frederick w. Collins. United
States Marshal for the Southern District OF
Mississippi.
Ordnance Department: Maj. Lawrence s.
Rabbit, TO be Lieutenant Colonel; Capt. John
G.. Butler, Major; Capt. Henry Wagner, lst
Cav, TO be Major.
To be Captains: First Lieuts. Herbert E.
TutheTly Ist Cav; James @. Ord, 18th Inf
Charles "A. Williams, list Inf
To be First Lieutenants: Second Lieuts.
William ". Hughes, 18th Inf; Edward 5. Avis,
9th Inf; Alfred r. Scott, 18th Inf. Harris l..
Roberts, 18th Inf.
To be First Lieutenant5, Ordnance Depart
ment: First Lieut.. John L. Thompson, I'll Art,
and Second Lieut.. Charles Is. Wheeler, 9Th
Art
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ABOUT People.

An effort Is being made by Indiana Demo-
Gratis 10 have the Federal Grand Jury now in
session In indianapolis, indict Gen. w. H. IL.
Miller, Attorney General Of the United States.
up0n the charge that last summer he sent
through the mails private letter with hisofi-
cial frank upon political matters IL is said tho
Grand jury will take cogniZance 81 the matter
and hear witnesses, beiOre their adjournment
The desk which was long used by the late
Representative William ID. Kelley, Of Penusyl-
pania 10 tho House Of Representatives. has
been removed aud sent 10 his daughters home,
81 her Tequest upon tie payment OF SIS ID
II said that a similar disposition was made Of
tho desk Of Hon. Samuel s. Cox, and IL is now
proposed by The friends Of Hon. Samuel J.
RaEdall's family, % buy the desk 50 long occu-
pied by him aud present IL 10 them.
Lieut.. Samuel g. Lemley, u. 5. Navy was
married 30 Miss Harriet Porter Mllillen at the
Epiphany Church, IN Washington, Doc IL.
Despite the wind aud rain o large gathering OF
friends q the couple WAS present -Four gallant
officers In fuil un.iorm-Capt. Williams, Of the
Army; Lieut. Denny, q the Marine Corps
and Licuts Beatty and Laird, Of the Navy, led
the way up the chauce for the bride and brides.
maid. the bride being escorted by her father
Liont. bemley and his best man were waiting
% the clsncel. After the ceremony wedding
breakfast was partaizcn Of by the guests nj the
residence Of the brides parents Mr.. and Mrs
Frank hIlllken, OF Camden, Me-, who now
reside b. Washington. The bride is a niece OF
Congressman Miliisen. Lieut.. Lomloy has
boeu on duty az the Navy Department as Assist.
ant 10 the Judge-Adyocatc General Of tie
Navy. A bridal tour o. "A couple Of weeks will
DO spent Ia North Carolina in tho vicinity oI
Asheyllie When they return they will reside
Ia Washington.
Tho Fulk0wa Astronomical Observatory OF
Russia, through the Russian Minister at Wash.
ington, has sent vase 10 Professor Simon New.
comb, Superintendent Of the Nautical Almanac
In appreciation OF the benefit conferred by him
or science through his studies and writings
The vase is now ia the custody oi the State DE
partment, and will be presented IN a few days
20 Professor Rewc0mb by The Secretary OF the
Navy. ID is made Of fine piece Of porphyry
highly polished, and cut in n most graceful dc,
sign. II stands on a square pedestal Of RussisI
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modest home. only wish they could be taxed
on the values that their owners give 10 every
body but the Assessor. Let me sec: 81 on the
500 is about the average rate Of taxation
thrOuG hout the country. This would give q
yearly revenue OF $1,000 on the above valua-
tion of the useless aud frequently dangerous
animals. If this could be collected and that
much taken OF the assessments upon little
homes, it would Ice a public gain. / haven't
much use FOR dogs, especially in the city, and
ID makes no very tired TO sec the great brutes
frequently ms big rs a twO-yoar-old calf
roaming about the streets attached 10 IN
elegantly addressed young woman They cat
moro every day than would Support q robust
lab0reT, and have much better food. / think
the useless dogs Of this country cost more than
the Army does, and | would welcome a law
which would summarily end the existence OF
nine-tenths Of them
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a SILVER AND GOLD DOLLAR.

Gen. Berdsn thinks he has found a solution
for the silver coinage problem which is now
agitating Congress. His scheme is 20 make
dollar Of gold aud silver, mechanically COM
bined, by first making silver coin worth %
cents, with a hole in the center, aud then press
ing plug Of gold ia the hole that is worth 10
cents. He thinks such dollar would do away
with the serious objections raised by all to the
weight and size Of the present silver dollar and
the smallness Of the gold dollar in his opin-
ion such a coin would soon run out Of circula-
ton al notes OF less denomination than s..
lie believes that the demand for such dollars,
with that for small silver coins, would be
equal 20 the product OF our mines al good aud
regular prices The General says he has pro-
posed this scheme 20 several prominent men
during the past six years, aud he does no: recall
a single objection raised that could be compared
t0 those raised against the size aud weight Of
the present silver dollar lie also sueroats that
there should be a raised, miliCd rim around tho
hole as high as the rim around tho edge Of tho
coin for tho purpose Of protecting the gold
from friction. aud for the purpose Of enabling
one 10 detect at once in the dark, with the
thumb and finger, the difference between dol
lar and a S5-CCut niece.
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hRMY Ann NAVY


Strenuous efforts are being made 10 have the
necessary repairs to the vessels composing the
Squadron OF Evolntion-the Chicago, Boston,
Atlanta, and Y0rktown-completed by the
middle of January, so that Admiral Walker
may take them off for a Midwinter cruise.
Their destination has not vet been decided
upon, but will probably DO the Gulf Of Mexico
or some other near waters suitable 20 tho eyo-
buttons aud exercises that are 10 DO tho feature
of the trip. These movements will likely
cover q period Of AZ least month and probably
longer, and the destination Of the squadron
after that is subject that has not, as yet, been
considered by the Admiral or the Secretary OF
the Navy.
A flag was recently presented 10 the Cruiser
Chicago at the Brooklyn Navy-yard by the
Rev. Father j. C. Durick, on behalf Of st.
Anno's Roman Catholic Church, Of Brooklyn,
OF which he Is pastor. The crew Of tho cruiser
were assembled ina battalion form under arms
or deck, and Father Durick made presentation
speech, which WAS responded 10 by Capt. Robe
son. The Gag Is of silk, made according 10 the
United States Army specifications, aud on one
Of the stripes the name "ChicagO" Is en-
broidered. On the flagstaff is silver plate bear
ing the following inscription: " Presented 70
II. :. 5. Chicago By the congregation OF ST.
Amos u. &. Church, Brooklyn, ia memory of
Bishop Loughlin's Golden Jubilee, Oct. Is,
1902
A cable dispatch received at the Navy De-
paEment from Lisbon, tSpain, Dec. is, says
that Chief Engineer Charles 4. DE Vain, Of tue
Cruiser Baltimore, has had stroke Of apoplexy.
Further news received Dec. 10 was TO the effect
that his condition WAS much improved, and
there was little doubt but that be would re-
cover Engineer DE Valin is one of the most
popular officers in the Navy, aud is well known
i'm Washington, having been on duty at the
Nayy-yard here for over three years prior 10
being ordered 30 the Baltimore a few months
ago. lie has been in the Navy since Sept. %,
1853, when be was appointed Third Assistant
Engineer. lie received his last promotion
March q, 1870, and now holds the rank Of
Commander
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THE NEW soUTH cARoLINk SENATOR.

The MIN oOO ~ NhhSlsi Ma SE1NAA Ohs
Col. John c. Haskell OF Columbia, s. C.,
whose principal claims to National cOnsidera-
ton are that be is the son -in-law Of Senator
Wade Hampton, and brother Of the straight
out Democratic c1ndidRt for Governor OF South
Carolina, was in Washington last week, and
was quite frank in telling all he knows about
the new Senator from his State. lie does not
put the Senator-e!ect on the pinnacle of South
Carolina chivairy. Hesays thGtin 1878 Col. lrby
became involved in dispute with man named
KilgOre, and the latter struck him a blow in
the face which was not resented. Subsequently
the two apparently made mp their quarrel, and
ITby invited kiigore To go into n bar-room and
take drink. While engaged in this pleasing
occupation, man named McSinCh came in,
aud got into q fight with Kilgore. MeNinch
drew bis pistol and fred, but Kigore grappled
with him and threw him 70 the floor, when
another shot WAS fred. which killed Kilgore
instantly. On his trial, McNincb swOre that
someone behind him fred the fatal shot, and
other witnesses testified that IL was Irby, who
fed from the State, aud the Governor offered
a reward for his apprehension. McSinch was
sentenced 10 DO hanged. but finally obtained a
new trial, which resulted in his being sent TO
the penitcntiary for 10 years. After an absence
Of three or four years, Irby returned to the
State, stood his trial, and was acquitted. Col.
Has kell says that ITby is only n mediocre pub
lie speaker, and never made any success at the
bar.
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SENATOR MILLER,s OLD CARRIkGE.

The carriage in which the late Senator John
+. Miller, OF California, was driven TO the
Capitol every morning during tho session Of
Congress Whie he was In the Senate, Is now
one Of the public hacks which stand on the
street corners OF Washington, and wait for pas
sengeTs at % cents a trip. The driver Of this
historic vehicle il nc cOachmau who for many
years guided the horse which drew the SEN
ator's carriage. When the Senator died his
widow went 10 California 20 live, and not wish
ing TO take the carriage with hor, it being
nearly worn OFT and Of little value, she gave
both horse and carriage to the coachnan, who
had served the family faithfully for a number
of years. lilo took out license, and tho old
horse and carriage have been earning a living
for him ever since. There are a number Of
other hacks which have histories in Washing
ton, and they arc not confined to the four
wheeled kind, as tho political hack is quite
numerous. Men who have served the Govern
meut in various capacities, from Senator down
10 the lowest grade Of clerks and have become
euamored of Washington. can 10 seen on every
corner. Some Of them open offices for the
practice OF law or claim agencies, while great
many more simply walk the streets and depend
upon friends for what little they live upon,
many OF them being persistent beggaTs. It is a
sad side TO political life in the Capital Of the
Nation.
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somo mysterious connection with the spirit
world. He was Just the man 10 take mp this
messiah delusion, and being mad through and
through because Of the success Of last years
negotiations. he attempted TO organize a revolt
against civilization, bat be had not brains
enough 10 carry HIS scheme through; so long as
he was its master spirit il was bound 20 fail.
Tho country is to be congratulated that he
has been removed with so little loss Of life.
There are two or three Others who are attempt
ing to play the same role. When they shall be
captured and put where their influence cannot
disturb their fellOw-Indians peace will be re-
storedn
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BOOM FOR MANASSAS JUNCTION.,

The Tea! estate boom has struck the historic
town of Manassas junction, and a company has
been organized, with capital Of 100000, TO
improve the place. Daring the war the little
town was entirely destroyed and several times
both armies swept over it, desOlated site. Since
then a very pretty little village has grown up
having about goo inhabitants. and it il much
more progressive than any Of the Virginia
towns north of Richmond. The company re-
lies upon tho healthlul location Of the town and
its nearness to Washington, to commend it TO
investors. IL proposes 10 sell land at about 800
an acre, which Is pretty lively profit. as $40
au acre has been regarded as very good price
for land in that section.
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AUolhsr Reiircad Accident.

Tho last coach on the southbOund passenger
train on the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad,
leiL the track, owing 10 the spreading Of the
rails, on trestle over the Tnscarawas River
near Bolivar, o., Dec. Is. The car plunged into
the river 30 feet below, and every occupant
save two was either killed or injured. The
killed are: Unknown woman, crushed beyond
recognition; Miss Ada Hall, badly mangled;
Henry Hill and sister, burned 10 a crisp by the
car taking FIRE. There were eight persons in.
juTed, some OF whom will die.
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Consnmniion Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice, had
placed in his hands by an East Indis missionary the
formula Of simple vegetable remedy for the speedy
and permanent cure OF Consumption, Bronchitis,
CatnTrh, Asthma and all Throat and Lung Affec-
tons also positive and radical cure for Nervous
Debility and ali Nervous Complaints. Having
tested It's wonderful curative poweFs ia thousands
Of clses, and desiring To relieve human suffering
will send free Of charge to all who wish IT, this
recipe il German, French or English. with fail di-
Tecti0us for preparing and using. Sent by mail by
with stamp. naming this paper w. A.
NOYEs 5-u POWsr's BlOck Rochester, n. T.
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marble. also polished, the whole being about
seven feet high. Ii weighs 200 or 500 pounds.
There are no ornaments on il, and but three
lines OF inscription. written in Russian on tho
plinth between the pedestal and the vase. il
begins thus: HunepGmopokaT."
Gen. Wade HAmpton's father was probably
the largest STAKEHOLDER in the South before the
war. His plantations were situated principally
in Mississippi. Gen. Hampton inherited these
estates aud slaves. and was very wealthy before
the outbreak Of hostilities, but since the close
Of the war he has had 10 depend 10 q large ex-
tent upon his salary as public officer.
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VETERANS IN TIE CITY.

Gen. w. J. Lsndrnm. the gallant old COM
mander Of tho Fourth Division OF the Thir-
te0nth Corps was IN the city last week, 1T
tending 20 q suit 90 recover fees accruinK
10 him while Collector OF Internal Rcyeune
The General, though 90 years old, Is as vigorous
and energetic as ever, aud wero there another
war be could lead division with MI o. his old
dash and galianlry. lie resides az Lanoas ter
by, and was an unsuccessful candidate for the
position Of Pension Agent at Louisville. lie
began his military career as a private Ia the lst
Ky. Cav. in the Mexican war. liz entered the
war OF the rebellion as Colonel OF the 18th Ky,
but was speedily promoted 10 the command of a
brigade and then OF = division.
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eE 5gs A PENSION,

II This noticcis seen BY any Comrades who ara
having hard WORK % make a comfortable living,
desire % say that we can offer n pleasant,
light ard profitable business 90 two or three Com
r1jes in each State luot already takeuj, and can
give them The exclusive aud sole riEht to give
public exhibitions Of oar real war scenes In such
territory as we assign % them. We are the own
crs ot tJc Rf9L y tr l40.2gfabf1 that were taScn
By duly authorized Government Photographers,
during ,Ac grcdt y8- from 1861 Co 1865. These are
not imaginary war scenes. but are the real. gcnu-
inc war photographs taken al che front dur
ing The war thcrearc thousands Of these scenes,
comprising various b8ttlchclds. batteries. forts,
regiments, the wounded, the dead on the battle
Castle Thunder the hospitals. the MONITOR
and other naval scenes, and thousands OF other
views too numerous to mention. Any Old soldier
will certify to the fact that these are real genuine
war scenes as soon IS he sets his eyes on them.
We exhibit these vi WIS ourselves IN the State Of
Connecticut, where we reside, ard we reserve
this State tor our own territory any other terri
tory mot already takeuJ we VIII assign to enter
prisiBg and reliable Comrades. For exhibition
purposes we use a flTst- class stcTc1ptiCon and
splendid museum exhibition case these are
rot cheap, wOT hlgs5 affairs such as are seen in
sons places, but are hrst-ciass, and capable Of
entertaining any audience cf people, however
critical Cab al our Office and see for yourselves
or write US Enclosing two s;ampsl for descrip-
tive catalogue and terms. We do not send free
samples nor supply outfits fee. but If you mean
business we win be glad 20 see you OF hear from
YOU. Yours in r., C.. s. L..
TAYLOR 4 HUNTINCTON,
No. 2 State ST.. HARTFORD, coNN.
aF.,sg.., II sF.ts-,,.F 5r.r....,
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ITO Be coniilusd.l
The Heirs Of L. T. Wins.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: I have been
informed you are wanting to hear OF L. T.
Wilma OF his heirs. We have been informed
that he was killed in a wreck on some Of Iowa's
railroads and my mother has been dead for
three years and i ara his only child and
daughter. If you have Of know any informa-
tion in regard TO him ! would like TO hear from
you as soon as possibe.-ElIsIA j. wilma
VALENTINE, 14lI Liberty Ave-, Terra Haute.
TYI
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sENkToR GoRMAN,s HOME RuRREp.

The handsome home of Senator Arthur p.
German, at Laurel, Md, which is only few
miles from Washington, was destroyed by FIRE
on the morning Of Dec IL. The senator had
been occupying his residence IN Washington
during the Winter, and only the day before the
fire Mrs G0Iman, daughter and servants took
possession OF the Laurel residence. Fires We're
built in the kitchen-TaBgs and family sitting
room. Before retiring for the night the bright
fires aud whistling wind attracted attention TO
the tremendous draft Of tho chimneys, aud a
servant WIS left on watch until the fires should
burn entirely out. Tire man Gays he performed
has duty and then went 70 his room over the
kitchen. lie was awakened by the cracking
Of Games in and around the kitchen, for il
was there the fire commenced. aud had made
considerable Roadway when discovered. The
man ran 10 the rooms occupied b. Mrs. and
Miss German aud aroused them. but the Games
were almost as fast as the servant and the ladies
ran down the stairs and ont into the storm, the
front entrance being The only one not cuycloped
In fame. They were compelled 10 walk con-
siderable distance in the pitilcss storm scantily
clad before finding shelter. The loss will DO
10000.
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parts Of q noble work OF art. When all Of the
pieces had been gotten together they were
CaTted to the Museum TO await recreation at
the hands Of Mr. Theodore Mills, the son Of
the original founder, who is 10 superintend the
work. / gazed on the paliid fragments as they
lay in a heap on the floor Of the Museum, and
wondered how they could ever be put together
again, for the edges Of the plaster are cracked
aud broken that there is no 1T to them, and
the details of the design are 50 large end coarse
that only by viewing the parts sc some dis
lance can one get any idea Of what they are in
tended 10 represent, which, OF course, will add
greatly to the difficulty Of the task.
Indeed, 10 seemed 10 me that it would re-
quire almost az much genius and skill to
reconstruct the figure as it took to make the
original, for some parts are missing, new I'm
gers have to bs made, her nose is of, she has
lost many stars from her crown, aud the eolos-
sal shield On which the left hand rests is broken
into fragments. l asked Mr. Mills, who is lit
tie MAJ. how he would ever manage the thing.
He did not seem at all worried, but laughed at
the seriousness Of my tone, aud said that he
bad about three weeks to finish it in. / would
consider three months railroad time for such
ajob.
The most interesting part Of the figure TO
me, was the headdress, or helmet, about which
so many stories have been told. You know
il is said that the original design was the Phryg-
ian cap, but the late JEFF Davis, then Secre-
tary of War, posing for once as a champion of
freedom, objected to the cap as being an en-
bem Of emancipated. slaves. claiming that we
were a nation OF original freemen, and suggest
ing In its place plume Of tobacco leaves
probably not considering that one may become
a slave 70 tine tobacco habit. / examined the
design closely, or rather at distance. and il is
neither Phrygian cap nor tobacco leaves, but y
classic helmet, sUrmOunted by an eagles head,
from which floats plume Of feathers; but 1 am
convinced that they are not eagle feathers.