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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-08-14
County Commissioners.

The County Commissioners wer,
in session on Tuesday and Wednes-
day.
Casper S. Garrett was granted per
mission to run siding across the
public road from Childs station tc
bis paper mills,
The clerk was ordered to advertise
for proposals for coal for the Court
House and Jail.
The proposals for the iron bridges
to be erected over the Big ELK at
Brewster's Fording and over the
Stone run at McKinsey's mill were
opened and found as follows :-Smith
Bridge Co. both bridges, $500;
Youngstown Bridge Co., $500;
Penn Bridge Co., $3,345; Wrought
Iron Bridge Co.. $3.50; Massillion
Bridge Co., one bridge $1,000; King
Iron Bridge Co., both bridges,
So, $50, VIM. r. Wilson, $3.50;
Pittsburgh Bridge Co. $3,470. The
contract was awarded to the YouDgs
town Bridge Co., the lowest bidders.
Proposals for stone work for the
bridges were opened and found as
follows:-Stone and road work at
McKinsey's mills. & O. D. Nesbitt,
So, 1876; L. O. Cameron. Slab; Rich.
ards & Rey, $2,250; Henry Evans
and John Riley, $500. Stone work
at Brewster's-John Brown, $460;
G. G. Thackery, $4s5; L o. Cameron,
$3.50 Both contracts were awarded
to Mr.. Cameron.
! VIM. j. Jones, Esq, counsel for P
w. & b. r. r.. cane before the
Board and exhibited and explained
plans of the proposed change of the
railroad in the 9Th district, SO as to
pass the public road leading from
Pricipio to Carpenters Point under
the railroad and to pass the public
road leading from Pricipio Furnace
to Charlestown by an over head
bridge over the said railroad. 1t was
ordered that the plans be approved
and permission granted the railroad
company to change to county roads
as shown in said plans.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-08-14
School Commissioners

The Board met on Tuesday in regular
monthly session at 10 O'Clock. q full board
was present.
Franz Gardiner welcomed from school No
saoand , d;str;o, and was o oonf si %
, -. 1hs Of school No 3 same district Miss
second ds1,ct apd % teacher U
81 school n, & same - district Georee a
Steel was conf;rmed - teacher of schuoI No
3 Third district and Miss Jnlia T Sonoow
If school M II of game district each for
ons wear onIv : '
,at,ar was received from Geo A Steele
in reference To nIac;no q conv Of Iohnson,s
s.History Of Ceril Calmly, in each Of The
public schools. The Board declinedNto take
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-08-14
A Money Arisrocracy.

Thirty-three thousand. families in
the United States own over half oil
all the wealth of this country, and
one.sixth of our wealth is owned by
foreign money kings, Let US figure
little and ascertain the amount Of
this wealth The property of all
kinds constituting wealth of this
country is put down at $50 900, 0OO,.
900. If the $4,000 families owned
but one half of this sum, evenly di-
vided among them, each family would
own nearly one million dollars. Add
to this sum onesixth owned by for
eign money kings, ten millions more,
and we find there is left but about
twenty of this sixty billions to be
owned by the remaining twelve and
half million families. 1t will be
readily seen that we are approaching
monied aristocracy at a greater
than railroad speed. If present gov.
eminent methods are allowed to 90
on unchecked. generation or less
will bring us to that condition, when
all the profits of labor will go to sup
port in idlencss an aristoeratic
money class, and every man and
woman who labors to produce wealth
will have virtual task master stand,
ing ready to take all of the fruits of
their labor but bare subsistence.
Then we will be under the same wage
slavery system that today brushes
Europe and Asia, and from which
their populations are fleeing to
America to escape.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-08-14
What I Love.

For the MIDLAND JOURNAL.
I love the bahbling stream that flows
Adown the meadow, fresh with dew.
Where grow the daisy and wild rose,
And owletts in the twilight WOO.
The evening air. so calm AMI still.
The silence almost makes me sad;
The sun sinks down behind the hill
The blamed mosquitoes drive me mad.
l love to listen to the cat birds lay,
Among the spreading maple trees,
As zyphers through the branches play
Confound the plaguy. August feasl
often HE me to the shady wood,
And there in calm and peaceful rest.
Dream the hours away in pensiye mood.
OF nature in her robes of beauty drest.
Mapledell. Aug. 9th. 1891. XXX
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-08-14
8ucklen's Arniea saIve

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains
corns and all skin eruptions. and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required
1t is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction. or money refunded. price 25c,
per box. for sale by 1. r, Kirk,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-08-14
MARRIED.

MACE RILEY = Wednesday evening
18th inst, at Rowlandville by Rev.
Sheppard, James H. Mace and Ella
Rlley both of Rising Sun. Later in
the evening reception was held at
the residence of j. T. Mccullough.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-08-14
No. BROWNS mon BITrERS

Cures Indigestion, Biliousness, Dyspepsia, Mala.
ria, Nervousness, and General Debility. Physi-
clans recommend it. All dealers sell it. Genuine
has trade mark and crossed red lines on wrapper.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-08-14
Read This!

The Atwood Suspender is Harness.
The Atwood Suspender does not slip off the shoulders.
The elastic is where it should be.
The buckles used the Atwood Suspenderare perfection
Look at them
Nothing to break.
Nothing to wear out vest Innings and shirts.
Wear the Atwood Suspender and you will
other.
The Atwood Suspender is perfectly adjusted.
The Atwood Suspender does not draw in the back
wrinkle the trousers.
Your Clothing, Shirts, Collars Cuffs Hats, ETC., fit:
Why should not your suspenders?
Remember there are sizes of the Atwood Suspender
80 for 36inch chest measurement smaller,
and for larger.
Get pair that fits and you will be pleased.
Err. BURLINGTON.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1891-08-14

~ We keep on hand . full line Of
Magistrates Blanks. Orders by mail
filled at short notice from the MD
LAND office.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
CABLE FLASH rs.

HEAVY snow storms have blockadec
North German railroads.
An unknown English vessel foundereC
off Cicily and her crew of twenty -four
were drowned.
A NUMBER of fights between police and
Scotch strikers took place Tuesday anG
many were hurt.
The pope has discharged every Italian
employed at the vatican, it having been
discovered that some of them were secret
agents of Premier Crispi.
THE republican agitation in Spain is
causing serious alarm in Madrid and the
government has ordered the police to ex-
pei all suspected foreigners from the
country.
REVOLUTION is in progress in Chill,
owing to a disagreement between congress
and Presi dent Belmaceda.
The restitution among the poor in Lon,
don is terrible, many thousands depending
on charity.
The British government has issued 200
duplicate warrants for the arrest of Will
liam 0 Brien and distributed them through
the three kingdoms.
COUNT LOUIS ALEXANDRA TOUGHER DE
CAREIL, a French statesman and author
of repute, is dead.
ALL the postofhce clerks in London will
60 on strike as a protest against the en-
ployment of women in the department.
REPORTS from the Caroline Islands
say that the natives have revolted
against Spanish opposition and that every
white person on the islands is in danger
of determination.
JOHN BURNS has asked the London
unions for $4,000 to help the railroad
strikers in Scotland.
A DISPATCH to the Times from Vienna
states that fifty persons were killed out
right by the explosion that occurred in the
Trinity coel pit in Polish OStrau on Satur-
day last.
AN electric railway between Vienna and
Pesth is being planned, the journey to
take only two and one hall hours instead
OF four hours, as at present.
In the recent revolt against the Spain
iards the natives of the Caroline Islands
slaughtered 800 forei gners and burned the
houses of all the missionaries at Ponopi.
THE duchess of Northumberland has
Just been buried in Westminster Abby as
a Percy, the only family III England re-
tanning the prescriptive right to the honor
of lnterment there.
The home secretary has refused to in
tertere in the case of the ex-convict Nc
Donald, sentenced to be hanged for the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
TEE LATEST TELECRAMS.
NEWS IN BRIEF.

A MOoNsHINE distillery has been found at
Flatbush. L. |.
The widow Of Professor Schliem ann vii
continue his archaeological works
THE Glass trust, which was recently
organized, has lapsed for want of money.
THE winter wheat in central Illinois is
being damaged by lack Of rain.
The Indian chief Red Cloud and his
band surrendered on the 9Th of January to
Gen. Miles.
GERMANY has raised the embargo
against the importation of pork except
that from the United States.
JOHN MAHoNEY, the oldest citizen of
Bangor, Me-, died tuesday night, aged
103 years.
The Buckeye Mutual Fire Insurance
Company of Lhelby, Ohio, has been placed
in the hands Of receiver.
The reservations of the turbulent In
dams In Dakota have been formally placed
in charge of the war department.
BUFFALO BILL has been sent on a mis-
sion to the Indians by Governor Thayer,
of Nebraska.
PRESIDENT HARRISON has pardoned
ex-Cashier Gould, who embezzled $780,
900 from the First National Bank of Port.
land, Me-,
| EMPLOYEES of the Westinghouse com
pany, at Pittsburg, have offered to work
for half pay till the present difficulty OF
the company Is over.
GEORGE F. HASKELL, president Of the
| Illinois state board of agriculture, was
| 81 1riE hood - ell
while delivering an address on the world
fair, and his recovery is doubtful.
THE assignee Of Decker, Howell & Co.,
who failed at New York on Nov. II, an
nounces that he is ready to pay all credit.
orS in full and that the firm will resume
| business.
| Z The deadlock in the Minnesota house of
representatives has been broken by the
election of E. T. Champlin (alliance) a;
speaker
The Nebraska legislative session at Lin
coin turned into free fight Ga the floor
and the militia was called out to preserve
the peace. Gov. Boyd was sworn in, but
Gov. Thayer refuses to vacate the Office.
DR.. HUGO LoBINGER, of New York
claims that he can cure and has cured
consumption by shooting into the lungs q
powder composed of calcium phoshite,
sodium benzole, and an ethereal OIL
OBITUARY: At Boston, Judge Charlie:
Devens, Attorney General under Presiden
Hayes, aged seventy.-At New York
Frederick Harrison, the Chicago lawyer
aged forty-three; Henry William Stuart
the actor, aged forty -six.-At Hyeres
France, Emil Van Marcke du Lumen. tn,
celebrated animal paintel-At SAINT;
Cruz, Cal, Judge Arson s. Miller, former
ly of llinois.-At Portage, Mich, Luke
Burns, aged eightytwo.- Kalamazoo
Mich, John Dudgeon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
FIRES AND CASUALTIES.

ELEVEN men were killed by the break
ing of an elevator rope in Angels mine
at Tan Andreas, Cal, the men falling 48(
feet.
Two MEN were killed and one fatally
injured In a collision on the Panhandle
road near COshOcton, 0.
A BIG sleigh overturned near Scranton,
Pa, and thirty two young people were in
jured.
Four men were killed and three injured
by train running off trestle near Calf
ney City, s. c.
THE New York Store at Cairo, H.. has
been destroyed by fire, causing loss $780,,
900. Six business blocks at Macomb o.,
were burned. Loss, $4,000.
A VIOLENT explosion occurred in the
Newberry Furnace Company's establish
ment at Newberry. Mich, Thursday morn.
ing. One man was killed and seven others
injured.
FIRE Wednesday morning destroyed
several business houses in Cairo, Illinois.
including the New York Dry Goods
company, the New York goods store and
Beecher's sausage factory, Loss about
100000.
A MAN named Reeves, living near Ru-
bicon, fell from a freigh t car Tuesday
afternoon in Northford and broke his leg
above the knee.
CHARLES CULP and companion named
Miller started Thursday night for their
lumber camp near Driftwood, Pa. They
placed log on the slide and then started
down it. When part way down big log
came laundering down the slide. Miller
succeeded in throwing himself out of its
way, but Culp was struck and instantly
killed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15

yet, according to our terrestrial experi-
ence, globe $4,000 times as heavy as the
earth and 100 times as great in diameter
would make strange abode. On such a
globe an average son of Adam would
weigh not less than 700 or 800 pounds, I'M
less his dimensions were proportional to
the intensity of gravity, in which case he
would be only between a foot and fifteen
inches tall. 1t is more remarkable, how
ever, to suppose that some unthought of
peculiarly In organization, such as the
slight density of the planet readily sug-
gests, would enable the man to be at the
same time imposing in stature and grace
full and agile in movement, for the i'm
aglnatlon finds something repugnant in
the idea of race of lively pigmies consti-
tutlng the population of a planet of the
most majestic proportions.
At no time in its history has the out
look for astronomical discovery been more
promising than it is at present, so that
one can hardly be too sanguine in expect
ing that these recent advances, which have
partially lifted the veil from the inner
mysteries Of the starry systems, are but
preiudes to still more interesting diScov-
cries which may reveal the existence of un-
mlstakable planets rejoicing in the light
and smiling with life as our earth reioice7
and smiles
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15

murder of a school teacher, Miss Holt,
whom he killed v-hile attempting a Grim
inal assault.
THE pope has ordered the paintings on
the walls of certain rooms of the vatican
by RaphaeI and Michael Angeles picture
in the Sistine chapel to be restored. The
execution of the delicate task has been in.
trusted to the German painter Seidtz.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
ILLUSIONS OF GREAT MEN.
Creations of the imagination, and Strange
Things seen.

| Creations of the Imagination, and Strange
Things seen.
Pope saw an arm apparently come
through the wall, and made inquiry after
| It's owner.
Goethe states that he one day saw the
exact counterpart Of himself coming to-
ward him.
Byron often received visits from spec
| ter, but he knew it to be a creation of the
imagination.
Dr. Johnson heard his mother call his
name in clear voice, though she was at
| the time In another city.
Baron Emmanuel Swedenborg believed
| that he had the privilege of interviewing
person IN the spirit wo-ld.
Loyola, lying wounded during the siege
of Pampeluna, saw the Virgin, who en-
couraged him to prosecute his mission.
Descartes was folloue ed by an invisible
person, whose voice he heard urging him
to continue his researches after truth.
Sir Joshua Reynolds, leaving his house,
thought the lamps were trees and the men
and women bushes agitated by the
breeze.
4.
ere" and DE Profundis,' fondly be-
lieved that the sounds he emitted were Of
the nature and had the full effect of trum
pet.
Ben Jonson spent the watches of the
night an interested spectator of a crowd
of Tartars, Turks and Roman Catholics,
who rose up and fought round his armchair
till sunrise.
Bostok, the Psychologist, saw figures and
faces, and there was one human face con-
stanty before him for twentyfour hours,
the features and headgear as distinct as
those of living person.
THE WAYS OF CAMELS.
Adventures if on American in Thibet.
January Century.
If any other animal gives out 1t Is still
possible to make it travel few miles by
judicious use of patience and a club; hut
not SO with a camel.
When he lies down he will get up only
when he feels like doing So you may drag
at the string which is fastened to the
stick through his nostrils till you tear it
out, he will only groan and spit. 1t was
my first experience with camels, and |
vowed that it should be my last; for, tax
ing them together, they are the most
tiresome and troublesome animals have
ever seen. and are suited only to Asiatics,
the most patient and long-suffering of hui
man beings.
Besides their infrmities of temper. re-
sulting, | believe. from hereditary dys-
pepsia, as evidenced by sdch coated tongues
offensive breaths, and gurgling stomachs
as have seen with no other rumlnants.
they are delicate in the extreme.
They can work only in the winter
months, for as soon as their wool begins
to fall, Sampson like, their strength aban-
dons them.
They can travel only over country
where there are no stones. for the pads of
their feet wear out and then they have to
be patched. most troublesome operation
The camel is thrown and piece of leather
stitched on over the foot. the stitches be- |
ing taken through the soft par of it; in
this condition it may travel till the skin |
has thickened again; or what is more
likely, until it refuses to take another
step.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
TAKES ROUGH ON RATS.
An Applet IN Girl Tries to End Miserable
Existence,

APPLETON, Wis, Dec. 6.-Katie Oxner,
aged Is, took rough en- rats late Thurs
day night with suicidal intent. She is
plaintiff in suit for illegitmate parent
age, which she feared will be decided
against her. She swears to two assault S.
June "a and %, by Earnst Bernhard. He
clearly proves an alibi. Physicians state
that the girls case is very critical, though
she may live.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
DS, WISCONSIN

THE coinage of gold and silver in the
United States during the last fscalu yarr
was nearly one-ffth of the total Of about
s305, eco, COO supposed to be the entire an
nual coinage of the civilized world.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15

THE Dutch have an original way of col
Letting the taxes. If, after due notice has
been given, the money if not sent, the
authorities place one or two hungry mill
tiamen in the house, to be lodged and
maintained at the expense of the defaulter
until the amount Of the tax is paid.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15

Grace Greenwood is not writing much
just now. All her spare time is devoted
to charitable work.
Two more Of the eight charming daugh-
tiers of Chief Justice Fuller are to be mar
ried. The exaltation and felicities OF
eourtship are becoming numerous in the
family
Mrs. James G. Blaine, Jr., is described
as having the handsomest hands ana feet
of any woman in New York. They are
perfect, and have escaped emaciation from
the long illness from which their owner
has suffered.
Miss Annie Reeve Aldrich, who is
achieving some reputation as poet and
story writer, is tall, graceful and rather
statuesque girl. Her manners are very
charming, and she is proud of the fact
that she comes of a good old English fam
ly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15

The executors Of The estate of the lat
Catherine Lorillard Wolf of New York
distributed 81, 472, 600, and each received
; S commission s14,720,-1 per cent. If
here were any ethical rule governing such
payments, no such sum would be paid foi
the work done
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
ELECTS NEW OFFICERS.
The Mt Pleasant Fire Insurance Company
is FIourishing.

DAYTON, Wis, Jan. AT the annual
meeting of the Mt. Pleasant Fire Insur-
ance Company, which is a farmers com
pany, comprising the north half Of Green
county, held at Monticello, all Of the old
directors were reelected. The directors
met and elected ]. G. Zimmerman, presi-
dent; J. F. Sears, treasurer; and E. F.
Wright, secretary. The company is re-
ported in a Rourishing condition, with
500. 900 of risks at present
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
TIE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

PRESIDENT and Mrs. Harrison gave the
first state dinner of the season recently.
SECRETARY OF WAR PRoCToR thinks
the worst of the Indian troubles are pass
ed.
THE investigation into the alleged con-
gressional silver pool promises sensa,
tional revelations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
CRIMINAL.

IT it reported that the Indians attacked
and burned the town of Pocatello. Idaho.
LIEUT.. CASEY of the twenry-second in
fantry, on duty at Pine Ridge, was killed
by the Indians.
UNPAID Italian laborers started riot
at Barnegat Park, n. j., and the sheriff
has asked the governor for aid.
Two women at Ten Mile, w. Va,
fougt duel with butcher knives and one
of them was fatally injured.
JAMES MCKAY, a Chicago travelling man,
is under arrest at Bloomington, Ill.,.
charged with embezzling from his en-
| ployers.
VIM. H. PERSONS, who murdered his
wife at Memphis, has escaped with five
years sentence in the penitentiary.
LEON HULFURN, of Minneapolis, who
secured SAT, 900 by forgery and embezzle-
ment, was captured Jan. 0th at st. Louis.
CHARLES E. MULLEN, one of the men
| held for the robbery of the bank at South
| Chicago, waived examination Saturday,
and was held to the criminal court in
| 5000.
Mr.. Ferro, a railway contractor hailing
| 1IOuI SH-t'1N, Was hlileu ny one VI Ills
employees in a quarrel at San JacInto,
Texas, Tuesday.
AUGUST HUFFMAN, a grocer doing
business in Chicago, cut his throat We'd
nesday morning owing to business and
domestic troubles.
R. De ROSE, aged q years, shot Tues
day night and killed his wife Elizabeth,
aged %, at clearinghouse on Ellis street,
in San Francisco
A judg ment creditor of Bateman & Co
of New York, charges that the recent assig
ment was fraudulent, and has begun pro
ceedings to discover what has become o.
the firms assets.
AT Clinton, Iowa, Frank Davis, a
plasterer, aged IS, without provocation
stabbed Spencer Dewey, ST., a saloon
keeper. Dewey was recovering but had a
relapse and died Wednesday night. The
murderer is under arrest, and a coroner s
jury is investigating the affair.
TIE NATIONAL CAPITAL
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Jan. 6.-While Geo.
Haskell. of Rockford, president of state
board of agriculture was delivering his
address before the board in regard to the
Worlds Fair he was suddenly stricken
with pain in the heart and had to be
carried to the train and taken home. His
recovery is considered doubtful.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15

Disorders Which Affect the Kidneys
Are among the most formidable known. Diabetes,
Bright's disease, gravel and other complaints Of
The urinary organs are not ordinarily cured in
severe cases, but they may be averted by timely
medication. useful stimulant of the urinary
glands has ever been found in Hostetter's Stom-
ach Btters a medicine which not only affords the
requisite stimulus when they become inactive,
but increases their vigor and secretige power By
increasing the activity of the kidneys and bladder
this medicine has the additional effect of expeI-
ing from the blood impurities which it is the pc
cular office of those organs to eliminate and pass
off, The Bitters is also purifier and strengthen
er of the bowels, an inyigorant of the stomach
and match1ess remedy for biliousness and fever
and ague. 1t counteracts tendency to premature
decay, and sustains and comforts the aged and
infirm.