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ENSIONS!

Ew~Aor OF JUNE 81, 1seo.-Psnsons soldiers and sailors of the war of ia
rebellion who served 90 days and were honorably discharged from the seryiceand
dren, dependent parents, fathers and mothers. All pensions under this Act will
commence from the date of films. the formal application after the passage of the
good unless fled in the Pension Bureau o or after June 81, 1890. (he of the
Act nj not in the form, substantially, prescribed by the Secretary The rates:
child Of soldier under sixteen years; aud il the widow dies, the child or children
can draw such pension. The soldier is entted to any rate from IS to $2 pr
may apply under this one, ora pensioner under this me may apply under othsr
laws, but can draw only one pension at the same time. This law requires in a sell
N An honorable discharge.
C0 That he served at least ninety days.
(0 A permanent physical or mental inability to ean Q support, but not due
vicious habits: Ut need not have orgnHed in the service)
CASE Of a WIDOW
() That he was honoaby discharged.
81 Proof of death, but it need not have been the results Of his Army or
Naval service.
(DsThat the widow is "witheut other means of support than her daly
~ That she married soldier prior to June 81, 1890, the date of the Act.
q That the soldier or sailor died of wound, injury Of disease, which, In
der prior law, would baVe given him a pension .
C) That the mother or father Is at present dependent o. her or his W.
ul labor, or the contributions ofo others not legally bound for their support.
The benefits Of the first section of the Act of June 81, 1890, are not confaed to
the parents of those who served in the war of the rebellion, but are extended to
all parents where pensionable dependence has arisen O account of the death of a
son who served, since said war, in behalf of the United States, as we'll as for dis
abilities centractedb before or since discharged.
a. That in ease a minor child is insane, ihotc Or other wise permanently
helpless, the pension shall continue during the period of such disability. and this
under this or any former statute, and such pensions shall commence from tc date
of application therefor after passage of this Act
The rules and regulations Of the Department will govern all spprcants arc
attorneys
~ Unav Act Of June ~, $780, pensions ore granted to Soldiers ard saQus
R-NOTICE-Dr W. F. Lastrape: having recently been aprontel II 9
Examining Surgeon fer Pensions at opeIousas La, it is now OF special intpre trr
tn y cen now be examined without having te sustain the expenses of. going tic
Me- Orleans fer medical examination, al which place they have her tofore beu
directed to so.
HART n. SANDOZ,
U. S. PENSION CLAIM AGENT
OFFICE sa Hon" job" NJ Ogden, essousa.s louisiana
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AUNT SUSANS QUILT.

= Jimmy and his
bride amt
pleased will
that, I don't
know what would
please en-" said
little Mrs. Dake
with arms akin
DO and head
twisted to one
side, as she
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The silver producing States number
q population but little more than one
per cent. the total of the United
Ctates
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THE ALLIANCE

Is an organization incorporated under
the laws of Congress at Washington, D.
c., by we11-known citizens to enable its
members to visit the Columbian Expo
sition at reduced rates, and also to pro-
vide Headquarters at Chicago for the use
Of members free Of cost, where they may
send kilograms, mail, baggage, etc, meet
friends by appointment, register for
Identification, cash checks, money or
ders, etc, secure accommodations in
advance by letter or telegram without
fear of extortion at reduced rates guaran-
teed reputable in every way by the ALI
ance, and also receive adiscount on same.
For references the directors refer to
any Hotel Proprietor, Bank or Business
Man in Washington, also any Senator
or Member of Congress. Send for circu-
lars. Agents wanted everywhere, good
pay. Address, enclosing stamp, Lo-
renzo G. Warfe1d, Box 4oI Washing
ton, D. c Mention this paper.
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The total number OF colorel troops
in the United States army during the
Civil War was 1861
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Subscribers of this paper will be given
the first chance to secure tickets allotted
to us. go.
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patting his arm affectionately. sFYou
know you're the only boy ] ever had"
"And you were always the best OF
mothers to me-"
But when she was alone in her room
she wondered If it had been wise for
her to come after all. She did not
doubt now that James was genuinely
happy to see her, but she had discov-
cred that his betrothed wa the daugh-
er OF a rich man, and that the we'd
ding was to be an elegant affair. Aunt
Susan feared she would be out OF
place-that she might in her inno-
cence do or say something to give
James and his bride cause to be
ashamed of her.
The. wedding was to take place the
next evening, and there would be no
opportunity for her to meet the bride
or her family until then. All was so
new and strange to her!
She had expected to ''take right
| hold and help Mrs. Holbrook with the
wedding dinner, sven if she did keep
a girl" There was a big, new kitchen
apron in her trunk. brought with Aunt
| Susan to be worn while she was "mak-
ing herself useful in Mrs. Holbrook'e
kitchen" 1t disappointed her to be
told by her nephew that her services
would not be required, and that q
caterer would provide the supper.
CI. III ~o4 1ynow whaf n aafprnY
was, md felt confused and uneasy, and
went to sleep half wishing herself
home.
When. the next evening, she found
herself in the beautiful house Of Mr..
Holbrook, surrounded by finely
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-04-28
County Commissioners

The County Commissioners met on
Tuesday, Messrs. Anderson, Cameron
and Price being present.
The treasurer submitted his report
showing the receipts aud expenditures
for the month ending March 3lst to be
as l!ows:-receipts, 500, 385.4S; dis
bursements, S. O5997; cash balance $40
8008}.
At one O'Clock the commissioners
proceeded to open the proposals for the
opening of new road in the First
Election District, and building bridge
thereon. The bids were found to be as
follows:-
W. B. Robinson, road only 5000
Patterson jackson road and bridge $3.50
Benz. Davenport. bridge only 1865
The bids for the combined work be.
ing excessive, the commissioners re-
jected them, and awarded the building
of the bridge TO BENZ. Davenport, and
Mr.. Price, the commissioners having
charge of the roads in the First district,
was instructed to have the road opened
by contract.
Claim of George Biddle for balance of
school apportionment was examined,
passed and ordered to be paid. The
amount is $lO,50O.
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School Commissioners,

The School Commissioners met in
special session on Tuesday. Pres
ent-Messrs. Everist, Kirk and Ash
Mr.. Ash reported that Miss B
Thorpe had resi-. ned as first assistant
teacher at the Elkton school. The
remaining teachers are conductin g
school successfully.
Mr.. Biddle made report as to the
condition of the various schools he
had visited since the Board had met.
He recommended that schools Nos.
5 and Z in the Fourth district be
closed.
Ordered that the regular examina-
ton for teachers be held at Elkton
on Monday, June 5th, and at Port
DEPOSIT on Tuesday, June 9Th.
The following designations were
received:-Miss Ella r. Haiaes, No.
z, Sixth district; Miss NJ. Emma
Haines, No. Is, Fifth district; Miss
Clara J Burns. No. 7, Ninth district.
1t was ordered that school No. 10,
Second district, be closed for want
of scholars.
The quarterly reports were ex-
amined and ordered to be paid as
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-04-28
Vhe work Goes Brayely On.

An interesting pool contest was
played at the Howard House or
Saturday night between Edward V
Wilson, a local champion Of Middle
town. pel., and j. P. Taylor. Of
Philadelphia. The game was fifty
points and was won by Taylor at the
time Wilson having scored thirty
eight. A stake of $50 a side was
posted, Wilson being backed by
several Elktonians, and besides this
several amounts changed banda. A
large number of persons witnessed
the game and much comment wa:
made upon Wilson's bad showing
Wing.
NOTICE that besides the stake O
500 "several amounts changed
hands" Getting in trim for the
Agricultural Fair.
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The Great Naval Pageant.

From Tuesdays Record (Philada. J
Promptly st @ O'Clock yesterday
morning the signal to get under way
for New York was sent up from
Admiral Gherardi's flagship, the
Philadelphia. and it was Immediately
answered and obeyed by the ships of
the feet lying in Hampton Roads.
The morning was fair. the wind fresh
and the scene must have been one of
great animation as these trained
monsters of the seas swung into
double column and steamed slowly
along for Sandy Hook.
In this splendid marine parade
Admiral Gbersrdi and the Philadel
phia led the port column, and Ad-
miral Sir John Hopkins and the
Blake the starboard column. The
Secretary of the Navy, with his
guests, held place of honor with
the Dolphin in the American column.
The standard speed for the voyage
was set at eight knots an hour; and
1t was expected that all the ships
would reach Sandy Hook about 8
O'Clock this morning.
The feet is expected to go up to
its Hudson river anchorage ground
to.morrqY. Thursday will be taken
up with the Presidential parade
during the day and the electric search
light display in the evening, when
some Of the dark spots OF Gotham
will be at least temporarily illumina at
ed. Friday will he occupied in
"house cleaning" On Saturday the
ships of the feet will be thrown open
to the public, and on that day the
noble body At American soVegeigus
will "own' the feet.
Those persons who care particular.
ly for the fine points of the various
vessels will be much interested in a
comparative study OF the Blake,
whose fighting qualities our naval
architects have sought to rival in the
cruiser New York. There are also
several very feet cruisers whose lines
will receive cose scrutiny, and the
varying types Of ordinance will
attract considerable attention. But
the mass of the people, however
much their curiosity may haye been
aroused by the notable display made
by the foreign men. ofwar, will
doubtless turn with satisfaction
toward the Jersey shore. where "Old
Glory" will be seen floating above
the beautiful White Squadron of
Admiral Gherardi.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-04-28
A Convenient Brother.

Tt is a serious offence for German
soldier to appear in public except ir
uniform. Even when he is on furlougk
he must always wear it.
A certain Lieut.. Schmidt, who was
engaged in some adventure or Other
dressed up as civilian, was having d
fine time of it, when on turning q cor.
ner he unexpectedly met his colonel.
Lieutenant Schmidt, however. did not
lose his presence of mind, but in G
changed voice inquired:
Can you tell me, sir, where Lieuten.
ant Schmidt lives? ! am his BROTHER
from the country, and am paying him a
visit.
The colonel gave the desired infor.
nation, and Lieutenant Schmidt hur-
ried home and got into uniform as soon
as possible. He thought he had de.
ceived his superior officer. hut next day
when he met the colonel the latter said,
Lieutenant Schmidt, if your brother
from the country pays you another
visit, I'll have him placed in close con.
dnement for thirty days"
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William Waldorf Astor has sworr

William Waldorf Astor has sworn
allegiance to Great Britain and be-
come a subject of the Queen. The
second or third generation of the
very rich learn to despise the republic
and long for king. The idle mil.
lionaire is menace to republican
government. Always has been and
always will be. AS policy of self
protection the republic should shape
its institutions so as to prevent such
a parasite as the idle rich to exist by
taxing it out of existence, while pro-
tecting and encouraging the indus
trial rich alike with the industrial
poor. The idle rich is parasite
and menace to popular government
Their daughters go off to Europe to
hunt up and marry bankrupt roues
and lihertines of the dry rot aristoc.
racy to obtain their vainglorious
titles. Such should not be allowed
breeding place on American soil.
Notwithstanding, our institutions
have been quietly prevented from
their original course and are produc.
ing just such poison crop.
Persons who have borrowed reform
books from the MIDLAND JOURNAL
library and still have them In their pos
session, will please return them, in
order that they may do future service.
The long evenings having passed, the
farmers season for reading and study
having given plaoe ia lengthening days
and labor On the farm, they will have
time to reflect and digest the truths
those works have pointed out to them.
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Fish.

4 Port correspondent furnishes the
Perryville Record With The following
fish notes this week.
This is truly the fishing season.
Never before in the history of Port De.
pQsit we're fish so plentiful. The late
rains and high WINDS seera to bays
driven the fish into the river for safe
harbor. Short drifts of gill nets result
in large catches of shad and herring.
The shad and herring are large and fat.
The perch catch at this season is also
considered wonderful. The hauling
seines are catching more than they can
handle. The packing establishments
are very busy. Oldham Il Williams,
E. P. Brickley and Spencer Bros. con-
template packing more fish than ever
before. Herring are selling at 40cts. per
hundred, shad SIS per hundred.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-04-28
The Era of the Greenback

Was from 1863 to 1865 and the
work it promoted in magnitude, in
splendor of results, has never been
equalled by any money before
known. The traitors of that period
strove with might and main for its
destruction, and the traitors of this
period are still working for the same
purpose. Let the people mark them
and the chief OF the destroyers of
that hallowed money is now enthron.
ed in the White House.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-04-28

Prof. Prettyman calls attention of
all who hold first grade first class
certificates to the fact that examina-
ton for life certificates will be held
beginning August 31st 1898.
Mr.. Ash was directed to advertise
for proposals for school house at
No. 4, Third district, and Mr.. Kirk
for one at No. l, Ninth district.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-04-28
DIED..

BLAcKBuRN.-Monday, April oath,
at the home of her father, Layman
G. blackburn, near Pleasant Grove.
Carrie R. Blackburn, aged %.
Funeral Saturday, April 80, at 10
O'Clock. Interment at Penn Hill
at 1l.30 q. ID.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-04-28

We have received the first annual
report of the Bureau of industrial
atatiatips of the State Of Maryland
The report contains much interesting
and valuable information especially
for Msrylanders.
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Not a Word on Taxing Incomes.

Our daily papers OF the large cities
those minious of the gold aristocracy
of this and monarchical Europe, are
moving "heaven and earth"-or striv-
ing toto fasten new national debt
on the country for labor to pay but
never word do they utter proposing
tax on the incomes of the rich.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-04-28

$500 and $4,000 Suits made to
measure. Beautiful all wool Spring
suitings. Samples and self measure
blanks livery simple) on application
Montgomery Il Co.. Tailors, PIG S.
10Th St., Philadelphia. Pa.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-04-28

Fresh crop garden seeds by the
packet OIL in bulk at DR.. Kinks drug
store. Taft.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-04-28

ahIee COWS, two OF them three fourths and one
seven-eighths Jersey, all coming in profit, good
mixers and butter cows. Two Horses sound,
gentle and good roadsters and fearless OF locomo.
tlyes will work single double, In light or
heavy harness. Two fine shoates (barrowsl, lot
Plymouth Rocks and lfahma chickens. Jump seat,
Phaeton, Jaeger wagon, milk wagon. carriage pole,
Albany cutter. sleigh bells. malta cultvator. com.
non cultivator, Wiley plough, set of light double
harness. two sets light single harness. set lead har.
ness, good saddle and bride. hay and stable fork s.
spear hay fork, with rope and blocks, OK chain,
post spade, wheat fan, in good order corn shelter
hay and fodder cutter, hay and straw knives rub.
heF horse cover.
Household Goods-3 wardrobCs, walnut extern
sion dining table, kitchen table and Windsor
chairs, sideboard. book cases. a lot of books in
parcel, window shades with spring fixtures new,
hall rack, 2 commodes, walnut cane.seat chairs
tapestry carpet, step ladder, Stoddard la-gallon
churn, very superior. been used but short time;
2 wash stands, ten.gallon kegs. superior sheet
lion coal heating stoves, Baltimore heater. wood
stove for chamber. sheet iron fireplace boards 2
porch rocking chairs with many other things
TERMS All sums of ten dollars or under cash,
all over ten dollars credit of six months on note
with approved security, payable at National Bank
of Rising Sun, with interest from date if not paid
when due.
Ii the day be stormy, it will be next day.
Hindman, 8. A. GAYLE&,
Auctioneer. West Nottingham,
apT2S at Cecil Co., Nd,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-04-28
NEWS
Friday, April rs. 1898.
MINOR LOCALS

Next Monday is May Day. Who
will be Queen Of the May?
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PERSONAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. Roswell F. Doten and
their little daughter Gladys sailed from
New York, Saturday, for Gibraltar, Pal
sstine, Egypt, and many other places on
the other side. and possibly to take trip
around the world.
The election of post commander of
Bosworth Post, G. A. r., will occur next
Friday evening. The only candidate at
present in the field is Mr.. Leroy H. To-
bic, the present senior vice commander.
MrsTobie served in the First Maine infan-
try and the Jst Maine cavalry, his period
of service extending almost throughout
the war.
Mrs. Thomas Shaw and daughter, Miss
Harriet c. Shaw, after visiting friends in
Baltimore, will spend the winter in
Southern California.
Mrs. Helen Winslow Potter of Bangor.
who sang at the State street church yes
terday, created most favorable impress
sion. She has soprano voice of rare
power and wonderful range, and her
high notes are very full and rich Her
rendering of Hosanna last evening was
mi exceedingly fine thing. Mrs. Potter
is great favorite in Bangor, and ner
singing is much admired
The funeral services of the late Eli S.
Boothby will be held this forenoon, at 10
o'clock, from his late residence, No. 1856
Bracket street. The interment will be
at Buxton, Me.
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Many colors, many styles.
Brewn, Tan, Green, Blue, Drab,
Blacks, yes some of the choicest are
Black.
Novelties, stripes, diagonals, twills.
Probably every Dress that you
saw at church yesterday.
Every dress that is worn at the
Stoddard lectures will have sister,
Or cousin, abest girl" double,
or a twin,
On our bargain counter today.
Sale begins Monday morning at s
O'Clock and continues until evening
L (unless all are sold out before eyening.)
/ They are worth coming all the
way to see,
Even though you have no thought
of buying.
Monday all day.
Dress Goods magnanimously gives
SIX foot space on the Bargain
Counter at o'clock
For the sale of
80 dozen fine double satin Damask
Napkins,
Ihree-quarters of yard square,
Fine texture, charming patterns.
We compared them with our $500
and 5000 Napkins, and they never
WINGED at the comparison,
Sc we put in with them a few
dozen Of our $500 and $500 Nap
kins which are slightly dusty.
And sell the whole lot
At $500 dozen,
Il you don't say they are a bargain
we'll never trouble you with Nap
kin sale again.
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BRIEF JoTTINGs.

The Methodist Ministers Association
will meet at Y. M. G. Hall this forenoon,
at 10 o'clock.
The Woman's Auxiliary, Y. M. G. A.,
will hold their annual sale at Y. M. G. A..
rooms December to 8 inclusive. La
dies who have made, or will make, arti-
Giles for the same, will be seasonably no
titled when to send them.
There will be a special meeting of
Portland Lodge, N. E. O. P, this even
ing.
Ivanhoe Lodge, K. of p, will confer
the rank of Knight in the long form to-
morrow evening, the work being render
ed by the tournament team. The
grand officers will also make an official
visit.
There will be a special meeting of the
Reform Club this evening to take action
on the death of Captain W. S. Merritt.
The Cosmorama of Nations will be
brought out by the Little Samaritans
Friday and Saturday evenings and Satur-
day matinee, December 1 and 2, at Fra
ternity Hall, Spring street. The object
of the society is to aid friendless and des-
titute boys.
An addition of 80 feet will be built on
to the car shop of the Portland & Roch-
ester railroad.
Monday afternoon. December 18th, the
Women's Literary Union will be the
guests of the Cosmopolitan Club at Cos
pei Mission Hall. DR.. Henry Blanchard
will lecture on the study of history, and
in addition there will be musical pro-
gramme.
Sacchi, the italian scissors grinder,
about whose alleged disappearance a
sensational story was published in Satur-
days Argus, is safe and sound in the
city.
The harbor commissioners have voted
to grant the petition of the Grand Trunk
for the privilege to extend the Great
Eastern wharf IS feet into the harbor.
With this added length the wharf will be
290 feet long.
The business men of the towns on the
Penobscot river are agitating steam
boat line to run between Portland and
Bangor, as the freight rates are now so
high between Portland and points along
the river that they are forced to buy their
goods in Boston.
Deputies Sterling and Hartnett visited
the place of Owen j. Ryan on Green
street Saturday evening, and made quite
ashaul of contraband liquor.
There were "a arrests by the police
last week, for the following causes
Drunk, 81; assault, /; larceny, /; break
ing and entering, l.; dodgers, 46.
Marshal Trickey received word at the
station Saturday evening that Mr.. B. F.
Pritohard, the real estate broker, was
lying in an unconscious condition at his
office on Middle street. On arrival he
found him sitting in his Office chair in a
dazed condition. his face covered with
blood and deep cash in his head. He
was taken to the station in the patrol
wagon, and DIR. Nickerson called, who
found it necessary to take several stitches
in the wound. Pritchard will probably
be brought before the court
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Miss Marion c. Jordan of Portland,
has nine pieces, among which the three
cake plates are excellent.
Miss Elsie ellison has four pieces,
among which. the set of salad plates is
noticeable
Bailey of Deering, are only five pieces;
but they attract much favorable atten-
ton. especially cake plate eiaboratelv
decorated in gold and green.
Miss Fannie L.Colby of Portland, ex-
hibits six pieces, OF which the tray (pink
roses) is noticeable.
Mrs. A. G. Knapp of Portland, has the
largest collection. In the twenty one
pieces the most delicate, perhaps is the
set of six plates,
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An Empty Harbor.

The harbor has not been SO clear of
vessels for several months as it was yes
terday. The only arrivals were the rev.
enue cutter Woodbury., the schooner
Lillian and the Reading coal steamer
Pottsville. Everything in the harbor
had taken advantage of the good north
erly wind, which served for vessels going
both east and west, and started on the
wav