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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-08-28
Thaskepay anal Tohacco.

Thackeray rarely wrote without a
cigar between his teeth. In his "Fitz-
Doodle Papers" he jocularly suggests
that all the hullabaloo against smoking
has been raised by women, who are
jealous of it as q rival. And 1t is rival
to them, he admits, "and their con-
querer too. Germany has been putting
away for threescore years. France
smokes to a man. Do you think you
could keep the enemy out of EnglandG
Ask the clubheuses. /, for my part, do
40 despair TO see bishop lolling out of
the Athen@um with cheroot in his
mouth, or at any rate, pipe stuck in
his shovel hat.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-08-28

The Democrat takes up the challenge Of
the fitness of the legislative ticket on that
side of the house which the MIDLAND
JOURNAL makes, and attempts TO justify the
nominations in the stereotyped party way.
The first and Of course the strongest defen
siye position taken is citing the wealth they
are taxed on, giving the dollar precedence
of the man, which is entirely in accord with
old party nsages of the present day. By
this standard, the President, Senators and
other high officials of the government should
be selected from the Jay Goulds, Wander
bilts, Astors, ct. al. class. The people,
however, are ola different mind and are
preparing to persuade the descendants OF
Anthony Van Corlier who sit on the party
tripods, that they mean TO have different
class Of law makers than dollar representa-
lives. After placing the dollar 10 the seat
of honor. honesty, sobriety, industry, etc.,
are virtues which are brought to the front
by he Democrat as qualifying moral con-
stituents for representative of the people
as law maker. Very good. These are
all admitted TO be prerequisites in a law
maker, and the nominees may possess them
to the average Of their fellow citizens. Now
scratch the Russian and you will find the
Tartar usder the skin. The first and great
est allegiance Of the material OF both the
tickets is TO party and the last and least
to the people. The interest of the people
may go to Kingdom come If it seems
10 conflict with the party's success, pres
ent or prospective. And what measures
are best for the party is matter for the
caucus to determine, and the caucus is gov
erned by the bosses. This is particularly
the case with the Democratic ticket. The
Republican, legislative ticket is pin.feather
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-08-28
This question is often asked but

This question is often asked but
never satisfactorily answered, "Why
is it that men otherwise honest and
upright in their dealings are not hon.
est and upright in politics?" 1t has
been subject ofwonder and regret
to thoughtful minds how men who
have been properly trained in morals
and impressed with the obligations
of honor and honorable dealings
with their fellows can enter the arena
of politics and without a blush of
shame violate every principle of
honor and virtue in order that they
may carry to success some selfish
political cheme.-AEpeal
Because politics is in the control
OF the saloon and political adven-
turers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-08-28
The Injustice of Debt.

The estimated Indebtedness of the
United States is $lO.0O0,00O, 900,
private, municipal and public, and
the interest s6OO,OOO,OOO annually.
1t would take 40 per cent more of
the products of labor to pay this now
than it would have taken in 1875
The estimated Indebtedness of the
civilized world is $3.50, ZOO, 100000.
The shrinkage in the value of the
products of labor in the last seven
teen years has not been less than 30
per cent. 1t will take $45, 900. 000,.
600 more of the products OF labor to
pay this debt now than it would
seventeen years ago. At this rate
how long will it take the creditor
class to own the producing class?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-08-28
affair and couldn't be elected anyhow, and

affair and couldn't be elected anyhow, and
isn't worth talking about.
"We hold these truths to be self evident."
that candidates who have worn the party
collar for years, and are proven by their
political course to be slaves of their respec-
tive party, dropping their manhood, If need
be, snd humbly bowling to party behests as
infallible doctrine, placing this above the
will and wishes, the interest and demands Of
their constituents. the people, are not only
unfit. but disqualified as representatives in
aw making bodies, though their neighbor-
mood virtues be exemplary and their taxable
possession foot up millions. Men who be-
come politically demoralized by being
chronic Office solicitors year after year con-
stitute this class Of candidates. and become
AFFECT party tools. They are unsafe men to
trust with power, because the party snper-
stition imbibed after years Of this kind Of
servitude. wholly units them for indepen-
dent action and makes them the mere tools
of party. The popular heart, conscience
and self respect is rebelling against this class
of Office bunting representation, the worst
possible, ard is determined to free itself
from it. Let there be ticket Of the people,
by the people and for the people put in the
field, and shake off this political party
serfdom that has become canker, gan
green on the body polite. The chronic
Office hunter is the man who should be left
severely alone when selecting candidates, for
such nominations are not fiji TO be made.
The Democrats plea has a sickiy, ashy hue
about il.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-08-28

Nine state alliances have held their
annual meetings and endorsed the
sub treasury without a dissenting
voice. The old party papers have
been publishing Associated Press
dispatches telling about it being dis
carded and great divisions in the
Alliance, all lies from the whole
cloth. The states that haye endorse
the cub treasury are North Dakota,
Oregon, South Carolina, Maryland,
Alabama, West Virginia, North
Carolina, Louisiana, Tennessee, and
every state will endorse it without
doubt.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-08-28
The Longest pay.

At Hamburg, In Germany, the longest
day occupies II hours and the shortest Z.
At Stockholm, in Sweden, the longest
has 49, hours and the shortest 81 hours.
At st. Petersburg, the longest has 10 and
the shortest 5 hours. In Finland, the
longest has cit hours. AT Wondorbus,
in Norway, the day lasts from the 21st
Of May to the I'd of July, the sun not
getting below the horizon during the
whole time, but Swimming along very
close to it in the pnrth. At Spitzbergen
the longest day lasts three months and
half.-London Tit Bits.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-08-28
Bright Little Edith.

Little Edith had the habit Of eating
out the soft part of her bread and tuck
ing the ssust under the edge of her plate.
Her mother had frequently reproved
Edith for this reprehensible practice, but
it appeared to have no lasting effect.
The other evening Edith was detected at
her old trick. Said her mother:
edith, how often have / told you
about leaving your crusts? There may
come day when you'll be glad to get
them"
eyes, mamma" replied Edith, with
demure, whimsical countenance, "that's
what I'm saving them for. boston
Transcript.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-08-28
How France Guards IT'S Gold.

"The Bank of France is q remarkable
institution in many ways" said Lewis
9. Carroll, a broker of New York, 'sbut
in no way is it more remarkable than in
the manner in which it guards the vaults
in which its great stores Of gold and sill
yer are kept The Bank of France gen.
orally carries more gold and always
more silver than any other institution in
the world, with the solitary exception of
the United States treasury. But even
the latter does not take such precautions
to prevent thieves from breaking in and
stealing We conide in bolts and bars,
but while the Bank Of France has a COM
plete system of these, it does not deem
them sufficient and adopts very pecul-
lar means for insuring the security of
its treasures.
EVERY day when the money is placed
in the vaults in the cellar a lot of ma
sons are on hand and wall up the doors
with hydraulic mortar. Water is then
turned on and kept running until the
cellar is flooded. Thus burglar would
have to provide himself with diving
suit and break down cement wall be-
fore he could begin work on the vaults.
When the officers arrive in the morning
the water is drawn off, the masonry
broken down and the vaults opened. II
is difficult to imagine how the most ex-
pert burglar would penetrate all these
defenses, and certainly the treasures of
the Bank Of France are better guarded
than any in the world. st. Louis Post
Dispatch.
Australian natives employ the grasp
ing power of their great toes In climb
ing trees, and 1t is their habit to pick up
in the same way spears and other objects
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-08-28

Not the least interesting of the
speeches at the great farmers meet
ing next week will be the discourse
of NJ. K. CDnsrd, Y. NJ. D., of West
Chester, on milk fever aud consum2,
tion or lung diseases in stock.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-08-28

The farmer who has stuck to his
pillow and given the Brainless Jerrys
and Bearded PETERS the go-by is now
gathering the most profitable crops he
has had in years.-Appeai.
Give 1t to them Pluts, and odd be he
who cries hold! enough"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-08-28
NEW ARRIVALS THIS WEEK.


More Wool Dress Goods today in all the popular staple
colorings Spaces made by the trade are
now being rapidly filled.
Case after case of 90 pairs each arriving of those
Shoes mentioned few weeks ago. making the largest line
carried shoe low price, fine handmade
at high price, substantial at medium price, can
of the customer.
That Gold Medal Flour which been so long the
road from Minneapolis has at last to hand Owing to
the advance since its purchase and the prospect OF another
advance the future would advise customers to lay
in their fall and winter supply at We will sell for
short time at near its present carload price
We anticipate heavy fall trade and preparing to
meet in all various departments you will find us
fully equipped and ready for the rush.
iE. r. BURLINGTON.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-08-28

If you want to hear Grange and
Farmers Alliance doctrine. the aims
and policy of the Orders explained
sttepd the farmers meeting at Wood
lawn next week.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-08-28

That which most endears woman to
man is her willingness to sacrifice her.
self for his sake-and that which most
endears man to woman is his refusal to
accept the sacrifice. !
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-08-28

IF YOUR Rack ACHES
Or you are all worn out, rally good for nothing
IL Is general debility. Try
BROWNS IRON BITTER6.
Il will cure you. and give good appetite SOLO
py all dealsrs IN medicinal
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-08-28

Australian natives employ the grasp
ing power of their great toes In climb
ing trees, and 1t is their habit to pick up
in the same way spears and other objects
from tho ground.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-06
Mardi cras at New Orleans.

For the Mardi Gras at New Or
February 10, 1891, the Bur-
lington, Cedar Rapids 4 Northern
R'y will make a very low rate
for the round trip from stations on
its line. Tickets on sale February
8 to s, good to return until Febru-
airy %, 1891. In order 10 accomo-
date parties desiring to take this trip,
a through sleeping car will DO start
ed from Cedar Rapids and run to
New Orleans, leaving Cedar Rapids
February 4. For further informa-
ton, regarding time Of trains, rates
III fare, etc, apply to any ticket
agent Of The company or.
J. i. HaI,ncgan,
feb. s GsnI, Tkt Il pass. Az.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-06
Southern Home Seekers.

DO you really want to go South in search of "a
home. cheap lands and a delightful climate, and
are you waiting for a very low rate? Ii so, read
this. The Illinois Central Railroad viii run a
Special Low Rate Mardi Gras Excursion to New
Orleans. leaving Sioux City. al As p. M. Feb
rr:ary 4, 1885,. Fare for round trip only 5000.
Tickets limited to February 2Stb. This is Yonr
Opportunity. but before making the trip you
want TO read about the points in Tennessee,
Mississippi aud louisiana where so many North
ern families are settling. You wan. an Illinois
Central folder, map and etc and all they viii
cost you Is the price Of a POSTAL card addressed
to the undersigned at Manchester. Iowa giving
your address. Get ready for the February Elk.
~cursion. j.. r. MERRY.
feb. 10 Asst Gen. Pass. Agt.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-06
Cashier Jackson County Bank.

A number of young ladies and
gentlemen from the University at
Vermillion took advantage OF the
fine sleighing and beautiful weather
last Friday evening, and drove down
here. After giving the college
Yell' a few times and ~partaking of
refreshments at the Merchants, a
pleasant hour vas spent at the home
OF Miss Jennie and Mr.. Frank Blair.
they being among the number.
They were a jolly crowd and re-
turned with the unanimous verdict
hat a good time had been enjoyed.
We would like to publish the names
Of the company but space forhids,
there being twenty.eight persons in
all
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-06
Notice to C~ontra

Notice is hereby given that on
Monday Feb. %, 1891 at 2 o'clock
p. m. the county Auditor will re-
ceive bids for forty (4O) cords of 1G
inch elm stove wood, to be deliver
ed at the court house in Elk Point
S. d.
The right to reject any or all bids
will be reserved.
Dated this 10Th day of January
1891. HENRY GARDNER,
Co. Auditor.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-06
Get There @.

Are very expressive words and
are used for a variety of expressions
and purposes, but they express moth
ing more forcily than that you
"get there when you take the Sioux
City and Northern Railroad to go
to st. Paul, Minneapolis and the
North, East, or West. Write to Jas.
V. Mahoney, Traffic Manager, for
full information.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-06
Bncklsn's Arnica galva.

The best salye in the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt
.heurn, fever sores, tettor: chapped
hands, chilblains. corns,and all skin
sruptions, and positively cures piles,
or no pay required. it is guaran-
teed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price % cts per
box. For sale by j. s. Talcott.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-06
Market Report.


Shakespeare will please excuse
us if we modify him thus: Thrice
is he clad who has his system
strengthened with Ayers Sarsapa-
riIla, and I,e hu. naked, though ar
raved in furs, whose blood is poor
or with disease corrupted. An in
comparable medicine!
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-06

Wednesday after the fire in town,
we visited the insurance Offices Of
Vinson, Nichols, Reid and Flanagan
and found them all busy writing
out policies. "a stitch in time saves
nine"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-06
Jas. T. Gotr, Carmi. H., Says

He paid thirty-one dollars doctors
bill for his wife in IN year, and one
bottle of B~radfield's Female Regula-
tor did her more good than all the
medicine she had taken before.
III. DALE, Druggist, Carmi, Ill.
Write Bradfeld Reg. Co, Atlanta,
Ga. for particulars. Sold 10y DR.. j..
s. Talcott and w. J. Comfy.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-06

For some reason the heating APP
aratus of the school house did not
work satisfactory, this cold weather.
An expert from.Sioux City was up
and set matters RICH, Monday and
it works well now.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-06

Joseph Steckman, who has spent
a few months on the Pacific coast.
returned home yesterday. Mr.. S.
has lived here for more than twenty
years and it is no wonder that he
feels attached to this place.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-06

Father Hines wishes to express
his hearty thanks to the liberal citi-
zens of Elk Point for a generous re-
membrane presented by Col. S.
W. Hoffman.
We understand the present was
fifty dollars in cash.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-06

Timothy Sweeney, whose barn
burned last week is hauling lumber
for a new one already. His neigh
bors are turning out to help him do
the hauling. So much for good
neighbors.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-06
Notice.

At the January session Of the
board OF County Commissioners the
bills Of road supervisors were allow
ed and each Supervisor car now col
lect his salary by calling at the of
flee of Co. Treasurer.
HENRY GARDNER, Co. Auditor.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-06

Charles Garfield, of Pierre, broke
through the ice in crossing the Mis-
souri, River, and saved himself from
drowning by lying fiat on the ice
and rolling until he reached solid
footing. 1t was q close call.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-06

Hon. E. G. Ericsson took Mondays
north bound train for Calliope, ex-
pecting TO drive from that place to
Akron and return in the evening.
1t was a stormy day for trips, SO it
was.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest jones' little
child celebrated its first birthday a
day or two ago. We did not learn
whether she is a boy Or he is a girl.
All we know is that Ernest is smil-
ing,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-06

A. G. A. Palm, formerly of the
firm Of Palm and johnson Of Akron,
passed through the city Monday on
HE way home from Vermillion. Mr..
Palm is a genius, having invented
$50 we are told) a paper cutter for
store use, from which be expects to
realize upward Of ten thousand dol
lars. Mr.. Palm was for many years
a resident of this county and rot
| wholly unknown in policical circles.
| We wish him abundant success and
hope he may realize what he has q
reason 10 expect from his invention.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-06

Maquoketa, Ia, Sept. 26th, 1890.
To w. r.. Arnold, Mgr. Opera Co.,
Anamosa, Iowa.
Mrs. Stephens desires me to say
that our friends and the public gem
orally were more than pleased with
the entertainment of last evening.
We look forward with pleasure to
your return, trusting you will not
make us wait too long.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-06

The board of directors Of the Elk
Point Building and Loan Associa-
ton had q meeting Monday evening
to transact their regular monthly
business.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-06

A man passed through this city
Tuesday, repairing telegraph wires,
1t gives n lofty thoughts, OF in
other words, it elcvates one mental
ly to see a man at the top of a tele-
graph pole on such a stormy day.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-06

A. L. Johnson, of Virginia town
ship made this office a welcome call
this morning. Mr.. J. is the assessor
of his townships and was down to pay
his taxes.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-06

Two of the leading firms in this
city have together paid out $4,000, for
hogs thus far this week. Not very
bad for hard times and low prices
either.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-06

Mr.. and Mrs. G. Fl. Bennett de-
sire to express their sincere thanks
for the many kindnesses shown to
them during their recent misfor-
tune.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-06

George Mattison, Of Nebraska,
shipped a car load Of hogs from here
to day that averaged 400 pounds
per head.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-06
OPERA HOUSE,
Tuesday Night, Feb. 10,
Concert Opera Co.,
THE SLEEPING QUEEN

Supported by some of the finest
artists. This is Prof. Bales finest
production. This company plays
here on a guarantee, being one Of
the leading opera companies on the
road. 1t is expected that all lovers
Of music and mirth will take advan-
tage Of this treat. 1t is only because
they are out this date that they
come here at all. Admission Is, IS
and so cents. Reserved seats on
sale at A. D. Keller's office.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-06

Professor Rowley, of Vernillion,
was seen OF our streets Monday. He
went to Sioux City in the morning,
and stopped over here on his return.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-06

Several cars of Washington fir has
passed through town recently. 1t
is the first we have ever noticed
being shipped through here. 1t is
very strong and free from knots, and
is used very much in making trus.
ses for large roofs, that are to be
covered with slate.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-06

Albert Shurtleff Of Richland did
business in this city yesterday and
this office acknowledges a pleasant
call. Mr.. S. is a prospecting farmer,
but thinks the independent party
will soon have finished its mission,
ii it ever had che.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-06

NJ. A. Moore, the senior partnero Of
be lumber firm of NJ. A. Moore &
b.. in this city, spent Saturday
Joking after his business here. He
|ss since returned to his home ut
teMars,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-06

F. H. Treat, Of Canton. passed
through the city on his way to Utah,
Tuesday, where he goes to look af-
ter land interests.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-06

Capt. Keller has been fortunatei in
securing the Arnold Opera Go. to
play in the opera house next Tues
day evening. The press speaks
highly of The company and a good
entertainment may be anticipated.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-06

flames Page moved to Elk Point,
besday, from north of Richland;
desires to take advantage of bet
schools and other opportunities
b afforded in the country.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-06

Representative elect, John II.
Gamble, passed through the city on
Monday warnings train.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-06

&c. w. Fetterman, of Sioux Valley,
es a welcome caller at our sanctum
et Monday. Mr.. +. has abandon
the pedagogical shingle and is
bw q sturdy tiller Of the soil.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-06

Hon. H. d. White came home
from Pierre last Saturday to spend a
few days with his family.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-06

Capt. J. e. Fisher, the well known
music dealer of Vermillion, did bus
iEess in the city Tuesday.