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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-11-13
4he prohibition Party AS It Is.

We said placing a prohibition
ticket before the voters of Cecil
county wouldn't "amount to hill oil
BEANS" and the result of the election
proved the prediction true. II there
eyer was q time when the ticket
ought to have received fair vote IL
was at the last electiol when dissat-
isfactiou was wide spread, and the
best local candidates were placed in
nomination the county can produce,
and the vote cast for them amounts
to absolutely nothing. There is no
lack of prohibition sentiment in
the county. We believe there is a
good majority in favor of the entire
abolition of the liquor traffic. They
also know that the two older parties
are completely under control of the
saloon power. Then why didn't they
vote the prohibition ticketP Simply
because they have no faith in the
leaders and organization of that
party. Nationally it is dominated
and controlled by the money monop-
oily of New York that holds the des-
TIMES Of its two brothers in the palm
of it's golden hand, and that money
aristocracy owns and controls the
liquor monopoly. The people have
learned this fact. hence they look
upon the prohibition party under its
political organization as help rather
than hindrance to the saloon. And
this is plainly the reading OF the re-
suit all over the country. The pro-
hibition party is but sham and
deIusion, and If it would help the
cause of prohibition let it .'fold It's
tent like the Arab and as quietly
steal away"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-11-13
Nobody Disappointed.

Was the result of the election in
this county or State surprise to
any fairly informed person? We
think not. The democrat party have
hereditary majority of voters. The
party has no special inducements to
offer in either men or measures, nor
do they need any under the circum-
stances. The republican party has
nothing whatever to offer 10 induce
any one to change if he CHANGED to
be born in the other party.
The republican party is kept up in
county and State in order to have q
claim on the federal offices when the
Observation-Disclosures 10 republican.
The democratic organization is an.
mated by the hunger for local offices
These are backbone and ribs of the
two old parties. They talk of tariff
and an s'honest dollar" in dreamy
kind of way. And both parrot.like
repeat the same words, but none can
attach any intelligent meaning to
these phrases.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-11-13

because there is nothing in return to com-
pensate for the sums expended. A State
system is the only way out Of the time
worn ruts in which the farmers teams have
been joliing for century. Let Us COM
mence the reform in this matter by the
passage of a state law which will place
science and brains oyer the road maker and
member. Skilled engineers. must be placed
in charge of the country roads and the whole
State be made to contribute to the work.
Money then expended on the public roads
would be saved not wasted and forever lost
as at present. Good roads would add horse
TO every farmers team, IN the time saved
and weight of load, in the most favored sea-
sons of the year, and in the winter season 1t
would more than double his present capac-
ity for work. Thoroughly good roads
through every neighborhood would increase
the value Of, not only farm property. but Of
village, Town and city property. Hard,
smooth roads with easy grades, moi part Of
the time bat all of the time, would add a
permanent value 10 all property in the
State; and a larger amount than we can
realize possible, because this addition would
come from so many varied sources. The
comfort and ease oftravel would add to
business all round. The facility which all
the year round, Of not only fairly good, but
first class roads would afford for the increase
Of business. cannot be anticipated. The
practical results would doubtless astonish
all. Let us have state road system in
which the engineer will supersede the road
supervisor: the contractor with improved
implements and machinery and gang OF
men trained to the work, will take the
place of the wayside farmer with half a
dozen sail sortsn with old shovels and a
farm pillow; where The steam crusher and
packing roller will retire the mapping
hammer and loose rough stones. To pro-
vide state road law is the most important
business that could engage the attention OF
the legislature, and il should address itself
to the subject as soon as the session COM
mences. There is no apparent opposition
to thorough revision of our road laws,
and their consolidation into one general
system. Discussion and investigation would
readily settle details which experience
would perfect in q few years. Let Maryland
have state road law, and save the annual
waste of tax collected for road purposes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-11-13
A Hard Corner.

The age of thirty IS hard corner for q
woman to turn, and 35 is still harder. She
feels that she is fast leaving her youth be-
hind her. But there is no reason why q
woman should be faded and passe at IS, OF
even at 40. The chief cause of the early
fading of American women is found in the
fact that many ofthem suffer from some
form of female weakness or disease which
robs the face Of its bloom, draws dark cii-
Giles about the eyes, brings early wrinkles
and sallowness, and stamps the face and
figure with signs Of ill-health. DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription will cure all these
troubles, will bring back the lost bloom, and
remove the pains and ailments which make
women grow old before their time. Guar
anteed to give satisfaction in every case, OF
price l$l.0O) refunded.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-11-13
distinguishing Fires by Electricity.

distinguishing FIRES Dy Eiecerlciey.
Fires have once in q while been caused
by electricity, and it seems strange thai
the very source Of danger can now be
utilized as a cure for the i'll that 1t may
create. The systems of automatic
sprinkling generally adopted are open To
many objections, and are often found
uncertain In action just at the moment
when they are required. The main diff
culties which have hitherto stood in the
way are now overcome by the use Of an
electrical sprinkler.
This modification comprises the use Of
q motor and pump and complete sys-
tenn of sprinkler" pipes. which can be
so arranged as to cover every part of the
building it is desired to protect. Push
buttons are placed in convenient posi-
tons on every floor, and these start the
motor and pump aud open any valves
which may be required for the extinction
of the fire. 1t Is an immense advantage
to thus be able to gain control Of large
masses of water and to localize the how.
New York Telegram.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-11-13

Secretary Rusk is the first of the
Cabinet to bring out his report. He
estimates that the farm crops thisyear
are worth 100000, 900 more THAI
last year, and the city papers jump
up and announce that means the
lifting Of farm mortgages. A little
further investigation will show that
the railroads are increasing their
freight rates. and that the grain bears
of Chicago and other large grain
collecting centres are quoting the
price lower than last year while that
of wheat is several cents higher in
England. The bears persist, in the
face of facts, that the crops are not
SO short in Europe as reported and
that the surplus is greater in this
country than it really is. In short
the machinery arranged to beat the
farmer out of his crops is active
ly at work and the prospect Of the
mortgages being paid through the
abundant crops is not promising.
The government permits these swim.
oilers and grain gamblers to ply their
business undisturbed and the farmer
is the sufferer, while the exploiting
class reap the benefit of the farmers
abundant harvest.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-11-13
Avery Ridiculous Law.

There are two internal revenue
laws which ought to go without delay
and would have gone with the whole
brood of those war laws. were il not
that these two remaining relics of the
rebellion are the seat of all powerful
monopolies, which have had complete
control of the National government
for the last rs years. The two mo.
nopoly laws we refer to are the to-
bacco tax and the tax on whiskey
and beer These .axes have built up
two giant monopolies in the country
which have helped the plutocratic
class to get such firm hold of the
government that it will require o
supreme effort-to break their grip.
The tyranny as we'll as the absurdity
of the tobacco tax law is shown in
the act or its construction, which
imposes fine of $10O on dealer in
cigars who takes handful of cigars
and lays them before customer to
choose from Or if a saloon or res
taurant keeper carries cigar to q
customer whom lie is serving, on
plate. The government Law says !:
"Cigars must be sold to the customer
direct from the properly stamped
box.'
All such obnoxious and tyranical
laws should be repealed and would
be without delay, if they did not
foster and protect monopolies which
control our congressional legislation
and prey upon the people.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-11-13

Joseph Sheeder is . modest, in
dustrious farmer of East Vincent,
His neighbor is John Christman. A
day or two since q stranger droye up
to Sheeder's door.
He wanted to purchase farm,
Sheeder did not want to sell, but his
neighbor, farmer Christman did?
Would Mr.. Sheeder accompany
the stranger over to Christman's to
look at the farm?
Mr. Sheeder would and did. On
their way oyer to the farm the
stranger said be had q good deal OF
money tnat he wanted to invest and
by bic conversation appeared to be
perfectly familiar with the cashiers
ofthe banks Of Spring City, Phoenix.
vile and Pottstown.
Where did Mr.. Sheeder do his
banking? was a question he was
evidently tryiog to ask but disliket
to do SO point blank.
Mr.. Sheeder "chawed' on and
sawed wood.
On the way back second stranger
conveniently approached on foot.
He was q pleasant fellow and
showed the two men o large roll OF
money, saying be had just returned
from Tennessee, where rich relative
died. and he was on his way to North
Coventry to see his sister.
What was money to him? He
didn't care much for it.
Would the two men in the carriage
play few games of cards? He had
three with him and little board.
Yes, the first stranger didn't care
and soon won $1,000, which be put
into tin box, which he kept under
the carriage seat.
Would Mr.. Sheeder play in the
little harmless game?
No, Mr.. Sheeder didn't care to.
Yes. come. come; it is only innocent
amusement and it would not cost
anything.
Mr.. sheeder played for fun and
won $4,000.
take it, Mr. Sheeder. it is yours.
You won it fairly" spoke the two
men.
But Mr.. Sheeder saw team com.
ing, and. refusing to touch the money.
he leaped in the wagon and "shook'
his fine companions for more honest
folk.
"Well." said stranger No. to
stranger No. 2, when Sheeder had
left them, 1--WE are not in it this time,
let's drive back to Kimbleton." And
they drove West Chester Local
Neaos.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-11-13
The Taxes the People Pay. and the
s.Honeat Dollar,

:. Honest Dollar"
In last weeks issue of the MID
LAND JOURNAL we showed the enor.
nous tax collected from the people
of Cecil county in the shape of bank
interest, amounting to as much or
more than the tax collected for State
and county purposes. That sum 10
bat a portion of the tax which is
being paid through the usury system
made obligatory, because nnaYoid.
able. by our financial system of
national banks and credit or phan-
tom money. 1t was part of the cen.
sus enumerator's duty to ascertain
the number of mortgages in exist.
ence, and report the same to head
quarters at Washington, when blanks
were mailed to all who reported
mortgages. Some observing persons,
who have been taking mental notes
and endeayoring to compute the
number of these missives of inquiry
for particulars. coming from the cen.
sus Office in Washington. give it as
their belief that nearly nine.tenths of
the real property 10 the country lie
under mortgage. Add this mortgage
interest to the bank interest and
taxes, and consider what the final
result must be few years hence,
providing the present system of
little cash and large credit money
prevails. This confidence money
which the banking class are contend
ing for is the dearest money on earth,
while it is entirely invisible and the
most unsubstantial to depend on.
The more of it man has the poorer
he grows. In place of enriching him
i it robs him every hour in the day.
Its name is debt and fourteen
fifteenths of the money of this
country is that kind of money. This
money cannot be laid by for a rainy
day. 1t will burn out the pocket
that receives it like vitriol and de.
your its owner as cancer.
Yet this is the kind of money the
banking class has provided for the
people, and are endeavoring with the
aid Of both political parties and the
daily press, all of which they abso.
lutely own, to compel them to use
that and no other. And they call
this an shonest dollar /"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-11-13
The Alliance Annihilated /

IT was amusing to see the unanimity oil
both the old party papers the day after the
election proclaiming the Farmers Alliance
annihilatedl One not familiar with the
arts of these hoary sinners would suppose
the Farmers Alliance was full hedged
political party with tickets in nomination
everywhere. The Alliance had no candi-
dates or ticket in the field anywhere. The
organization took no part in the election
bat steadily pursued its own business. the
members in and out of their lodge rooms
talking and voting just as they pleased. To
some of the Western States there we're in
dependent tickets put in the field, and such
tickets were all local. Where they showed
dangerous strength the democrat and re-
publican parties dubbed together and sup
porled the same candidates. There was an
independent nomination in the 10th Con.
eressional district in New York, which
threatened danger to the old parties when
they promptly went together and supported
the same man for Congress.
In Ohio it was well understood by the
leaders of both parties that Campbell was
not to be elected. J. G.. Prather, mem
Der Of the National Democratic COMMITTEES,
when called upon by stump speaker offer
ing to speak for Campbell 10 Ohio, replied.
We do not desire Mr.. Campbell's election,
nor will we do anything to assist him, as it
would mean the triumph of the free silver
idea" The papers reported Gov. Camp.
bell saying in public speech: "Ifyou
cannot vote for me vote for Mr. Mckinley.
Don't throw your vote away" And Mr..
Mckinley. at Jackson, declared he would
>rather have Campbell elected than lose the
Legislature.
In three counties in Mississippi the DEM
ocrats and republicans supported the same
ticket against Peoples ticket.
In some ten or dozen counties 10 Kan
sas, In which State the election was for
Judges, the two old parties fused on the
same candidates where the Peoples party
candidate showed dangerous strength. All
of these signs show how very near together
The money monopoly Of Wall street has
drawn the two old parties. There is but the
thin partition wall of Office between them,
and they have given that partition the name
Of tariff" in order 10 fool the people
Like Barnum, who finding the working pee
pie on holiday inclined to linger too long
10 his big museum, placed over door open
ing on a aside street Egress., When they
came to this door they naturally wished TO
see the strange animal called "egress" in
the closed room, and the eeper opening
the door they found themselves in the street.
Barnum, the prince of hunbugs, used
'egress" to fool the laboring people. The
old parties use I" tariff" for similar object.
But no less persoDge than John Sherman
said in an Interview since the election,
that the financial question must come to
che front in the next campaign.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-11-13
Comfy Com.
State Ticket.

For Governor Frank Brown, ldem.)
441O7; William j. Vannort, (rep.) $3.50;
Edwin Higgins, (pro.l !, 573.
For Observation-Disclosures DeK. Smith,
idem) 42.2Sl; Josn Mcdonald, lrep.)
26 sos; Joshua lowering, (pro.) ], 1866.
For Attorney General-John P. Poe
{dem.) Al, 53l; George NJ. Sharp. lrep.)
q ,84l; Hosea B. Monlton, (pro.) ,544. 8
For Clerk OF the Court of Appeals y,
Frank Ford.- (dem.) A., AIT; Enoch B. Abel
(rep.) 1900; Levin 5. Nelson, (pro.)
l,497. $3.50
First constitutional amendment. 1880
for: 1852 against Second, 1866 for;
7 Az against. Third, 93l3 for; 1850
against. Fourth, 1922 for; 1852 against.
Fifth, 9,l73 for; 1913 against. Sixth,
1884 for; Ii ,463 against.
The third and sixth amendments were
rejected.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-11-13
In debt, the toilers of Cecil coul

In debt, the toilers of Cecil coun
ty, to the four banks of the county
alone, 81. 1876, AGA. What the mort.
gage and other debts amount to
cannot be ascertained, but the sum
added to the above foots up oolos
sal debt fearful to contemplate. Is
It matter for surprise that farmers
aud those engaged in other lines Of
business depending npon them, are
hard pressed and can save no money.
and many are falling behind steadily
every succeeding year?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-11-13
size Of the Farmers, Alliance.

The first meeting of the nationa
organization of the f. A. & l. U. was
held January 21st, 1887. Only two
States were represented. The sec
ond meeting was held Oct. IL, 1887,
when ten States were represented.
The third meeting was held Dec. Sd,
1889, when eighteen States were rep
resented. The fourth meeting was
held Dec. I'd, 1890. and twenty.seven
States were represented. The next
meeting will be held at Indianapolis
Nov. 18th, 1891, and thirty FIVE
States will be represented. The
Alliance is dying ont and going to
pieces the monopoly dailies say and
they wont lie!
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-11-13
A Hard Fight.

The combined forces of the weather
during the winter season are exerIed
to destroy health. Coughs and colds
attack us. which. if neglected, retult in
pneumonia and consumption; these
diseases usually result seriously. Send
for pan-tina. the great cough and con-
sumption cure, and save doctor bill.
Trial bottles Of pan-tina free at 3. 7.
Reynolds drug store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-11-13
The Roads.

To provide road system IS a measure
that should take precedence Of all others in
our next legislature. Il is allied 10 and
part oftbe system Of taxation. Tens Of
thousands Of dollars are yearly vested on
the public roads through the county road
laws or systems which are no systems at all.
The public roads are the great tax eaters Of
The State. They are literally consumers
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-11-13
Meetings Of County Commissioner

The regular meetings Of the COUNT
Commissioners will be held on the
second Tuesday of every month. Col.
lectors and others having accounts to
be stated or settled will apply to the
Clerk during the recess of the Board.
Persons having claims against the
county will please file the same In the
Commissioners, Office, with legal
voucher, as no account will be allowed
not properly ehargeable to the same.
BY order. CHAE. III. SMITH, Clerk.
Commissioners Cecil County.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-11-13

A man who has practiced medicine
for 40 years, ought to know salt from
sugar, read what he says.
TOLEDO. o.. Jan. 10, 1887.
Messrs. F. J. Cheney & Co.-Gentle-
man:--I have been In the general prac-
tice of medicine for most 40 years, and
would say that in all my practice and
experience have never seen prepara-
ton that could prescribe with as much
confidence ofsuccess as I can Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by you.
Have prescribed it q great many times
and its effect is wonderful, and would
say in conclusion that I have yet to
End case of Catarrh that 1t would not
cure, If they would take 1t according to
directions.
Yours Tguly,
L. l.. G0RSUCH, NJ. d.
Once, 2l5 Summit st.
We viii give 800 for any case Of
Catarrh that can not be cured with
Halls Catarrh Cure. Taken internally.
+. J. CHENEY & CO.. Props.,
Toledo. o. Sod by Druggists, J5c.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-11-13

BIZ zHx OArzAxs' CoUnr ron Cool CoUxrx,(
January II. 1852.
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: 3. E. LAMAR, Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-11-13
ORPHANS COURT.

The Stated Meetings of the Orphans
Court of Cecil county will be held on thu
second Tuesday ofevery month. Executors
Administrators and Guardians, wanting
their accounts stated, will please bring in
their vouchers few days before Court.
Test: &. E. JAMAR. Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-11-13

49, FOR THE BLOOD,
Weakness. Malaria. Indigestion and
Bfliousness. take
RROWN,s IRON BHTTERs.
Il cures quickly. For sale BY all dealers In
medicine. Get The genuine
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-11-13
But Little Time For Talk Today.

We merely call your attention the assortment of
Decorated Tea Sets in granite porcelain and French china
They the display table and to view them worth
a visit to the basement
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-11-13
A CARD.

The subscribers wish to inform their
patrons and Others that they are pre-
pared to do
Plain and Fancy Sewing
at short notice and reasonable prices,
Disseminating . specIaIty!-
Satisfaction Guaranteed. Give US a
trial. Location at Tobias Browns, near
CoIora, Md.
Miss BERTHE BROWN.
MISS ANNIE DAVIS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-11-13
Ask to see the white Blankets, soft and downy,
and surprise when the price is quoted

Ask to the white Blankets, soft and downy
and surprise when the price is quoted.
We united this week in large purchase of Wool
Skirts and although share of them only DOZENS
enabled to retail them exactly the wholesale price
when bought by the single dozen.
Truly,
:. r. BURLINGTON,
Dress Goods, sc,
Rising SUM- Nd
Remember the Buckwheat Flour supplied in any
quantity and guaranteed first class grade
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-11-13

*****
***
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our store and clothing. Best
made is our rule. Our Fall
and Winter line of Suits and
Overcoats is now ready for in
lspection. They are all of prop
er fabric and right color, ~ to
$40. All the way from neat
ness to luxury.
Commanding s tss ls sas-
ronage in Baltimore, our Juve-
nile Department carries the
most extensive stock of Boys
Wear (more than any three
other houses combined). Our
prices offer no excuse for keep
ing a boy in shabby rig.
Splendid Suits and Overcoats
at IS, $3.50, IS and $6. Full
line of Shirt Waists, Under
wear, &C., at bottom prices.
rs cents up.
a wr gentlemen prefer
M0My distinct Individual
Iity in their garments. Our
Custom Branch contains the
choicest weavings, both foreign
and domestic, and is ever ready
to meet the wants Of the most
fastidious at one-third less than
exclusive merchant tailors.
Splendid Suits $2o to $25.
Ex,n,.xr hat we sell is guar
1vCi anteed. Your new
hat should be the latest style
both in black and color. Our
department is crowded with all
the newest winter shapes.
Special line of IS Derbys at
$I.o8. Boys durable hats SO
cents up.
FURNISHING DEPART
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|of this seasons Underwear,
Shirts, Hosiety, &C., at very
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MAIL ORDERS receive
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