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, 1893-10-07
THE FUTURE OF BRITISH HON
DURAS.

Sir Alfred M~aloney, the Governor Of Brit.
ish Honduras. in his latest report to the Co
lonial Office, discusses at some length the pre-
sent position and future prospects of this
somewhat remote British colony. He points
out that for two centuries British Honduras
has relied almost entirely upon it's forest
produce, and on it's rivers us means OF Trans
port to the sea. But in view of the expert
ence Of Other colonies VIII eh have depended
on one staple industry he thinks the expert
melit OF carrying your eggs III one baskat'
avery hazardous one. 1t has now he SAYS,
become q generally accepted policy III the
colonies to encourage the production Of va
ried staple articles Of export If a more OF less
per...anent character. 1t has with some JUS
tice been advanced that British Honduras
CO be- mace tho tropical garden Of North
America; and it may DO remembered that %
deg. north is generally accep,ed AS the frost
line, which may be said to mark the limit
northwardS within which the growth Of
economic products in demand can be- p%rofta-
bly, undertaken. AS to fertility If soil, what
more convincing proof, hr asks, can hF adj
VanCed that he facts that in the sugar areas
to the north and south Of the colony cane has
been known to|ratonn' from % to thirty yeats,
aud that in the rich and naturally f~ertilized
valley beds bananas have rePca tedthemselyea
without degeneration for ten to ~ wears.
if not longer? The products of tho colony's
cultural industries. still really in their infan.
cy, arr, chiefly bananas. plantains cocoanuts,
coffee, henequiu, Indian corn. lines mangoes,
oranges, sour and sweet p~ineapples, avocad"
pears, rubber, to which should be added in
time arnatt", cacao, COir. grnundnut, indigo,
iute. pits, ramie. spices, vanilla. and doubt
less other promising marketable commodi.
ties. The cohume oil industry remains yet
dormant except for domestic and cooking pur-
poses, to which uses is is put among the fami-
lies of mahagony and logwood cutters. Two
ffths of the colony via, 1888. 762 acres
are, it is estimated, under the graceful
prince of Wales" palm. If We allow rs
trees to the acre. average, and 1000 nuts as
the annual yield per tree, and accept hat
100 nuts yield a quart OF. oil, this dormant
industry, if awakened to full activity, would
yield 276, 627 tons of oil at a price per ton
an; reoiably above that which Obtains for
cocoanut oil, to which it is superior. The
pine, it is estimate ed covers q third Of the colo
ny, or 1,6l3,l 49, acres, and averages 100 trees
per acre on the great southern pine ridge,
and much more in other parts. tie wood is
said to almost equal to that of the yellow pine
of the United States, which inthe beginning of
1888 was reported to have been nearly work
ed out, and might, in part have to be re-
placed by the local pine. The growth on
the older pine ridges Of the colony
may, when opened W, Prove Of sufficient age
and diameter to make it worth while to have
attention turned to adding this timber
to the exports Of the colony, as can doubtless
be done with many other valuable woods as
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, 1893-10-07
DIR. NANsEN's POLAR EXPEDITION.

Intelligence received at Chrst'an'S rom
Southern Siberia announces that the Fralh'
with Dr.. Nansen aud his companions on
hoard arrived at Scharapowa ON the Kara
Sea on he 2qth ult and proceeded on her
;onrnev ON the 3rd inst. All the members Of
tShe ex1e Itlon we're we'll and the prospects
as 10 The condition of the ice in the Kara
Sea we're good.-Ibid.
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BOOKS TO LOAN.

We have the following list of book,
which contain most valuable informa
ton on wide range of subjects, tina
find their way, as such publications gen
orally DO, 10 the editors table, which
we will loan to persons desiring to in
inform themselves on the leading
questions OF political economy anc
government.
These works are written in a plain
comprehensive style by authors who
have thoroughly mastered the sub
Jects on which they write. Some Of
the works are in the form of stories
such as the Golden Bottle" "Driver
from Sea to Sea-" Congressman
Swanson etc.
We will loan these books to all who
desire to read them on the condition
that they will read and return after
having book in possession a reason
able length of time. The long evenings
of winter afford fine opportunity for
reading.
The MIDLAND JOURNAL.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-02-17
The Man IN the Moon

Is supposed to have a special in
fiuence on the affairs of lovers, but
comparatively few realize how very
old the superstition is. This same
man in the moon has for ages been
the god of love of the Chinese, and
1T is believed, slides down to earth
on moonbeam, ties the end of the
lovers queue to the top of the fair
maiden's nose, by magical knot.
after which nothing can prevent the
union. The marriage ceremonies of
this ancient nation are very curious,
and these and many others are
described in very interesting
article on SPURIOUS Customs of
Courtship and Marriage" charminglv
illustrated, published in Demorests
Family Magazane for March. A
superbly illustrated paper, entitled
I'm Mulberry Bend and Beyond"
gives very clear idea of the slurls
of New York; and to read the pro-
fusely illustrated article on Japanese
Industries and Occupations" is
almost equal to trip to Japan. If
you are interested in knowing about
fashionable theater party. a Lenten
luncheon, ladies' literary clubs, a
grand musicale, and other Lenten
entertainments, you should read "a
Debutante's Winter in New York."
there are number of charming
stories, good poems, Madame La
Mode discourses of the latest Society
Fads," there are innumerable illus
trations, including a water color of
"A Viking Ship" and oil the depart.
ments are full to Overlooking o: good
things. Demorests is the idea!
"tamily' magazine, and every mum.
Der is equally interesting. Published
for 20 cents copy, or 80 year. by
W. Jennings Demorest, Is E. 18th,
St., New York.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-02-17
A Railway Paradox.

A MILLIONAIRE RAILRoADER ADVO.
GATES GOVERNMENT CONTROL OF
RAILWAY RATES.
President A. B Sticknev for over
twenty years has been actively en-
gagged in every branch of railroad
work and is now the controlling spirit
of the Chicago, st. Paul & Kansas
City Railway. Careful study of the
many and intricate problems involv,
ed in railway management has con.
WINGED President Stickney that the
interests not only of the general
public but of railway stockholders
as we'll demand that government shall
establish and maintain the rates to be
charged for railway service.
This remarkable, as we'll as useful
book, can he secured through this
office at reduced price by sub
scribers of the MIDLAND JOURNAL.
Below we give a few of many press
notices of a work which everyone
who wishes to be informed on one of
the most important political prob
lens of the day should read.
cit is the most candid and cxhaus.
tive review OF the methods, defects
and abuses of the railway system that
has ever emenated from the pen of a
railway man.-Omaha Bee.
"The greatest of the many sur
prises contained in Mr.. Strickney's
new work on railroad problems is his
open and unquestioned advocacy of
State control of railroads.-Journaz
Of Finance, New York.
'ltstarts out refreshingly personal
and at once plunges to the task in
view with something of the fascina
ton that work of history or fiction
6egets. For there is no more absorb.
ing history than that of our railways.
Those people who imagine that Mr..
Stickney has written this book from
railroad standpoint as against
legislation and grangerism will find
themselves mistaken -MalL and
Times, Das Moines. la. 1Of4t
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-02-17
Something New.

"Flowers are words which even a
baby may understand, Bishop
Coke.
We have heard OF all sorts of
catalogues, but Poetical catalogue
is something entirely new. In read
ing Vick's Floral Guide for 1898, on
every page one comes across happy
and appropriate quotations from
prominent authors. Whether it takes
the miad off from the work of max
ing out list Of Flowers and
Vegetables, or make the Guide more
fascinating, will have to be decided
after trial, by the publishers James
Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. An
other novel feature is the family of
Pansy Sailors who appear on the
cover and through the book It con-
tains five colored plants, hundreds of
illustrations and lists, with descrp p.
tions of everything required in the
garden. This work is really given
free, ss the 10 cents asked for it
may be deducted from the frs order
sent the house.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-02-17
Orphans Court.

The Orphans Court of Cecil county
was in session on Tuesday and We'd
nesday of this week. Presentation
James McCaulev, chief judge. and Hon
David P Davis, associate judge.
Sundry claims against deceased es
tates were examined and passed.
BONDS APPROVED.
Bond of Sophia S. Clark and James
F. Clark, administrator of James F.
Clark; bond of Maurice C. Reeder, ex-
ecutor of Margaret NJ Cameron; bond
Of William T. Giberson, administrator
of Ezekiel Gibnrson; bond of Haines
Job, executor of Rachel J. Brown;
bond of George w Clifford, administra-
tor of Susanna Clifford.
ACCOUNTS PASSED.
The first account of Mrs. r. F. M
Evans and VIM. S. Evans, administra'
tors C. t. a. of William James Evans;
third account of Mary II. CHM, guar
dian of Alice If. CHM; first and fina
account Of William H. Booth, admins
traitor C. t. a. of Joseph Booth; first and
final account of w. Reese Mahan, ad
ministrator of William Ryle and dis
trihution struck on same; first account
of Ella j. Cooper, administrators oil
Chas. A. Cooper; first and final account
of $. G. Bve, administrator C. t. a. oil
Andrew NJ. Russell; the first and final
account of William H. Harris, executor
of Samuel Harris, and distribution
struck on same;fi rst and final account Of
Gilbert Cam and VIM. l.. Cam, exeou,
tor of John Cam; first and final ac-
count of Charles o. Cooley and James
P. Cooley, executor of Mary Cooley and
distribution struck on same; first and
final account of Samuel G. Bye
administrator of William T. Bye.
Court adjourned to meet in regular
session March l4th next,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-02-17
School Commissioners.

! The Board of School Commission
ers met on Tuesday. Messrs. Everist
Kirk and Ash we're present.
Mr.. Everist made report in the
matter of M. j. Hanna, school No. 8,
Sixth district, who ahad declined to
give up the school after he was
legally notified. After much dis
cuss Oil and consultation with various
attorneys Mr.. Hanna gave up the
school handing the key of the house
to the trustees. The Board decided
TO pay him to Dec. 3lst, 1892.
Mr.. Kirk reported that school No.
l, Fourth district, needed repairs,
but thought it best to defer them to
the summer vacation.
A proposal from Porter & Coates,
of Philada., in regard to Raub's
Grammars was received and laid
over.
Miss Bell r. Galbraith resigned
school No 5, FIRST district, and was
appointed to school No. 2. First dist.
Ella A, Carroll resigned school No.
IL, First dist. B. B. Garvin trustee
of school No. 2, Eighth district,
resigned and NJ. S. McNamee was
appointed in his place.
Bill of the Cecil County Neacs for
$40 81 for printing was ordered to
be paid.
School No. 5, First district, and
school No. IL, Fifth district, were
ordered to be closed owing to want
of scholars.
The attention of teachers is called
to act Sc of the school law,-children
mist attend the school, of the district
in which they live or if they attend
any other must get the written
consent of the trustees of the respec-
tive schools and if such certificates
are not filed with the report, then the
salary of the teachers will not be
paid.
A very pretty piece of free hand
drawing of Thomas Kane. aged IA.
of school No. 2. Seventh district, was
exhibited, showing locomotive and
tender On the track. 1t reflected
credit upon the scholar and the
teacher, Miss NJ. Biddle.
A letter from Prof. E. B. Aretty-
man was received calling for exhibits
for the Chicago Fair, asking that they
be sent in by March 10Th, The Board
wishes to make q credtable exhibit
and asks the aid of all teachers.
Mr.. E B. Currier, school No. 3,
Seventh district, was granted $40 for
library purposes, the school having
raised more than chat amount.
Quarterly accounts were passed
as follows:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-02-17
Cecil Farmers Club.

Cecil Farmers Club met at the resi-
dence of Mr.. William E. Gillespie on
| Tuesday last. A large attendance o.
members and visitors were present
The hosts essay prepared for the oc
casion was very graphic description
of trip he had made to the Pacific
Coast last fall This sketch of traveI
was decided hit out side of the routine
literature of the ordinary agricultural
club essay. and ELECTED unanimous
encomiuns from members and guests.
An animated discussion sprang up on
the varieties of the prairie grasses and
soils of the middle states and western
plains or dry regions which skirt the
Rocky Mountains on the east and the
soils on the Pacific slope. These and
other topics changing often from grave
to gay-mOstiv gay-but never to severe
served to vile away the time till dinner
was announced, when the company
sat down to one of those farmer club
dinners which have become so noted
for their substantial eXcelle and
abundance. In the discussion of this
latter subject there was no division OF
opinion but remarkable unity OF
sentiment. The Secretary and Col.
Bond during the festive intervals OF
those social meetings take much
pleasure in chatting each other which
contests of wit are always greatly en-
joyed by the company and the present
occasion was no exception.
The next meeting of the Club will be
held at Mr.. E L. Duyckinck's on
Wednesday, March 18th. Mr.. Giles
pie was comp!imented by the com
mittee appointed by the chair to inspect
the premises and stock, for the value
and extent of improvents which he
had made in the comparatively short
time he has had the farm in his pos
session.
Within the last few years and since
we have had the pleasure of occasional
ly meeting at these social gatherings
hoping that the members will not sus-
pect us of desire to flatter-a decided
advance is noticeable in public spirit
and keen inquiry among members, not
confined to the realms Of agriculture,
but a broadening of views and an in
creasing interest is taken in public
affairs which is most gratifying
omen for there is no class should be so
deeply interested in public affairs as
the agricultural class, and there is no
other class which has the untrammelled
action equal to the agricultural class.
In fact every other calling may be said
to be beholding in greater or less
degree to influences which they are
unable to control. 1t is in the power
of the agricultural class to exert the
greatest influence of all others in direct
ing public affairs if they will rise to
the full MT asure of their opportunity
and power, and it is the gIandest hope
of the nation that they are beginning
to show an active interest in the public
welfare.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-02-17
Death of Andrew Jackson Scott of
Elkton.

The many friends of A. ] Scott, Esq.
of Elkton were shocked to learn of his
sudden death on Sunday evening. Feb
18th of paralysis. Mr.. Scott was, APP
parently enjoying the best OF health
when at six o'clock he suffered a
paralytic stroke, from which he never
fegained consciousness. Mr. Scott was
a brother of Jas H Scott of Elkton and
OF the late David Scott who founded
the Scott Fertilizer Works of that town.
In 1881 the deceased was appointed
magistrate which office he held till his
death. His wife and two children
survive him.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-02-17
The Ice Danger.

Port Deposit is threatened by one of its
cd time ice foods. The streets were flood
ed on Tuesday but the water finding vent
under the gorge below the streets were
cleared and on Wednesday the trains were
enabled to go through without interruption.
The gorge of ice cogers the fats far below
Havre de Grace and the river is full of ice
from source to mouth, The hope for safety
of Port is cle r mild weather until the ice
gorges below are softened and carried out
by the tide If food from above comes
before that takes place, great destruction
threatens Port.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-02-17
Boot and Spur.

The Cecil County Fair will here
after be embraced in the new race
circuit known as the Virginia. Mary
land and Delaware Race Circuit,
which was organized in Baltimore
on Wednesday, our local Fair Asso-
citation being represented by Mr..
George s. Wo"llcy and John NJ
Tucker. 1t was decided that each
association snall give not less than
eight circuit races. The amount OF
the purse in each race is to be left
to the discretion of the association
giving the meeting
Oh. agriculture how many sins arc
committed in thy name!
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-02-17
How a Mother Saved Her
Bow.

Little Robert Frey lives at Silver
Lake; his mother ard father love him
with parental devotion; he is a brig hi
little fellow. Bobby, as he ia called,
took a severe cold, which would not
yield to everything they tried. A
neighbor persuaded the use of Pan Tina,
the great remedy for coughs, colds and
consumption. The first few doses
relieved and the contents of 25 cent
bottle made cure. You can Imagine
the mothers JOY. Pan-Tina is sold at
E. 7. Reynolds drug store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-02-17
Sweet Corn Packing.

A large packing firm in Washing
ton city is arranging to establish a
sweet corn packing house in Elkton.
A meeting of farmers was held Satur.
day at which pledges were gwen to
plant so as to meet the demands of
the packers. The price for agreed to
be paid was $3.50 a ton of 1000
pounds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-02-17

Mr.. G. F. Davis, editor of the Bloom.
fed, Town, FdFmer, says II can re-
commend Chamberlain's CoughRemedy
to all sufferers with colds and Group.
have used it in my family for the past
two years and have found it the best ]
ever used for the purposes for which it
is intended. so cent bottles for sale by
E T. Reynolds,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-02-17

We invite the readers attention to
the article on the fourth page headed
Anti-0ptions. The speech of Senator
Higgins of Delaware most clearly
exposes their Infamous gambling
system known as Options.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-02-17

There is no claim made for Ayers
Sarsaparilla which cannot be endorsed
by scores of testimonials. This fact
p'aiuly proves that the blood is the
source of most disorders and that
Ayers Sarsaparilla is the best blood
purifier. Try it this month,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-02-17

In trying Bulls Head Flavoring
Extracts in your cakes and pastries, you
will perceive that it is the most highly
concentrated article, and gees the
farthest. Price leo.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-02-17
ORDER NISI.

Rebeeoa F. NJ. Evans and
William s. Evans admrs. In the Circuit Court
G. t. a. of William James
Evans, for Cecil County.
Joseph ]. Reynolds and I In Equity, No. 1866.
Harriet L. Reynolds, his
wife.
ORDERED, this sth day of February. 1893 that
" the sale of property mentioned in these pro-
ceedings made aud reported by William Evans
Trustee the sale of the morgaged real estate of
Joseph j. Reynolds and wife. be ratified and con-
hrmed. unless cause to the contrary therefore be
shown on OF before the 10 day Of April next. pro-
yided copy of this order be inserted in some
newspaper printed and published in Cecil County
once a week for one month before the 18th day OF
March next.
The report states the amount of sale to be So 900
JAMES T. GRAHAM, Clerk.
True copy-Test:
JAMES I. GBAHAM. Clerk.
The evening world., 1893-10-25
DOCTORS GAVE HIM UP.

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events were more freaucut, l lost lcsh
mill I vr, almost n skelctou. After a
few months, every tine I wouId cough
would brics up uucus strenkcd with
b. 'ood.
"it was then that tho doctors began
to toll me TINT ail could do was 10 trv
anath~r climate; that mcd.cInc would
not do anything for me, aud that ! must
prepare 10 give up my basiness and
leave my homr.
"Well, ! did not want 10 leave my
home nor my bu>incss,0 and ms the
speaker 10oked around Mt his beautiful
home aud Its many evidences Of -calth
and comfort the writer could understand
The evening world., 1893-10-25
CAUGHT IN THE STORM.
an Overheard Conversation Which Led to
Romantic Results.

The Ridgeway House. Peaks of Otter.
had one guest this Summer In advance
of the season. Left by the death of her
father an orphan with no near relatives.
Media Cabell had yet-as fortunes IA
vorites generally have-plenty OF friends.
These advised the usual panacea for
grief-extensive travel and change of
scene to bring forgetfulness.
mo" Media had said in refusal.
"Rather will I go back to Ridgeway.
where my father and spent last Sum-
mer. and where the mountains, silent
and Interchangeable, shall keep me In re-
membrance. do not wish to forget"
Arrangements were accordingly made
for her early departure and one misty
evening when the clouds were as sober
as the habiliments she wore, and gave
as little promise of brighter days as her
sad face. the young recluse allghted at
tho rugged mountain station.
When she entered the cheerless hotel
parlor. however-with Its hooded furni-
ture and general air OF lonesomeness-a
familiar voice accosted her. and a mans
dark eyes lighted In pleased recognition
as he sprang to meet her.
miss McCabe!'' was his surprised
ejaculation. ''This Is an unexpected
plcasurc! And to me. Mr.. Dillson,''
Media murmured brokenly. hi appear
ance there recalling the form she had
iAst seen him with. u had not thought
The evening world., 1893-10-25
SET UPON IN A SYNAGOGUE.
Mr.. Kippel Says He Was Bea:er
and Robbed by SIX Men.


Through his counsel. Coke & STRAIT
ton. Adolph Kippei has brought suit In
the City Court for 5000 damages. for
personal injuries, against Chain Sturm.
Gershen Gets, Moses siiber, Strame
Heps. Leon Honig and Bair Fertig. who,
he alleges, assaulted and robbed him,
Oct. 4. In the Polish, Synagogue in
Ridge street.
In his complaint, Kippel says that, in
company with his brother Michael, he
entered the synagogue to join their
father in worship at the Yom Kippur
services.
Hardly had they entered when, Kippel
says, the defendants set upon him,
kicked, pounded and beat him and
robbed him Of a. SO diamond ring and u
they thumped him some more ana flnal-
ly Kicked him into the street
The defendants. with the exception of
Heps, whose real name Is Hepsman,
through Lawyer Charles ]. Schampain,
deny not only the alleged assault and
ent in the synagoge Oct. 4. or any other
time. They also deny any knowledge
that Kippel owned any rings or even
possessed the clothes he alleges were
torn to pieces during the alleged as
sault.
Heps admits being present in the syn
agogue, of which he is an officer. He
says the Kippels tried to kick up a dis
turbance and that Adolph mounted the
rostrum and ridiculed the services. He
refused to desist when requested, and
Heps says that II he was subsequently
The case will be tried the FIRST week
In November.