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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-11-27

physicians skull, and Williams fiendish
stab in his throat with his pocket knife,
and then described two shadowy figures
just behind these men who were thrusting
at him with knives. He pretended he
could see two as he was strongly of the
impression that possibly others not yet
apprehended might have been implicated
in the murder. This was chance state.
nent, but Browns expression of terror
betrayed him.
Grasping Brown by the throat, the re-
porter screamed into his ear, zone Of
these two men is you, Moses What did
you do with the knife you held in your
hand ?"
The excitement impaired more energy
to the reporters movements than he had
intended and Brownwent over backward,
chair and all, Ithe reporter landing on his
chest with tight grip on his throat.
"Where is that knife?" demanded the
correspondent.
Brown tried to rise, but the newspaper
man held him firmly. "Where is that
knife ,"
II threw it in the branch" gasped the
halfstrangled negro.
Then it was the reporter was certain OF
his ground, and let Brown rise to his
chair. The 'branch" was a little brook
about 100 feet from where the assault on
Hill was committed. The knife could
have been thrown there only for con-
cealment.
Brown realized that he had made fatal
,, admission and soon acknowledged that
he was present when Hill was assaulted,
and gave the fullest details, naming the
second person the reporter had claimed
he saw with him in the brain picture as a
boy who had worked on the same farm
with him named Louis Benson, and who
had never been suspected.
That night, in the Jail, Brown signed a
full confession, giving the details of the
killing of Hill, and also related, impart-
ing the first information on the subject,
the story of the conspiracy to kill Hill,
which had been going ON for two months
The next day Benson was arrested, and
that night, in the Jail, confessed his share
in the crime and corroborated Browns
statement.
Of the eight implicated, one was allow
ed to turn States evidence and the other
seven were sentenced to hang. Three
were hung and the other four had their
sentence committed to life Imprisonment.
1t is somewhat curious fact that of the
four men referred to as having had their
sentences committed, but one is now 1iv-
ing. Henry HURT, Charles Emory and
Louis Benson have all fallen victims to
disease. The latter died last Friday at the
Maryland Penitentary Consumption
was the cause of all three deaths This
leaves Joshua Baynard the sole survivor
of the eight men convicted of this crime.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-11-27
A Football Accident.

Howard M. Johnson, a student
at Jacob Tome Institute, and
member of the j. T. l. football team,
had his right leg broken between
the ankle and knee while practic-
ing on the institute grounds Monday
afternoon. This is the severest OF
a number of painful accidents
which have happened to the players
and it is quite probable that
students will hereafter be pro-
hibited from playing football. The
beastly game should be stopped
everywhere by law like prize fight
ing.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-11-27
Sore Throat Quickly Cured.

Not long ago in speaking of sore throat,
and the difficulty frequently experienced
in curing it, Mr.. J. E. Thomas, of Union
dale, Pa, told how he had often cured ii
in his family. We give it in his own
words: 81 have frequently used Cham,
berlain's Pain Balm in my family for sore
throat and it has effected a speedy cure
in every instance. 1 would not think Of
getting along in my home without it,
Pain Balm also cures rheumatism, sprains
and bruises. For sale at rs and so cents
per bottle by Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-11-27
How to Ward off an Attack of Group

IL speaking of this much dreaded
disease, Mr.. c. NJ. Dixon, of Pleasant
Ridge, Pa, said, 81 have little girl who
is troubled frequently during the winter
months with croupy affections. When
ever the first symptoms occur, my wife
gives her Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,
and the result is always prompt and
satisfactory" This remedy is used by
thousands of mothers throughout the
United States, ais in many foreign
countries, and always with perfect sue
cess. 1t is only necessary to give it freely
when the child becomes hoarse or as
soon as the croupy cough appears and all
symptoms of Group will disappear. For
sale at rs and so cents per bottle by Eli
J. Reynolds,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-11-27
Death of Miss Sarah WetheriIl.

Miss Sarah Yorke Wetherill,
sister of Alfred Wetherill, died very
suddenly in Philadelphia on Tues
day, II inst. Miss Wetherill was
on visit to her sister, Mrs. Young,
when her death occurred.
Her home was in the neighbor-
hood of Elkton. The deceased was
a member Of a highly esteemed
family consisting of a brother and
two sisters, Miss Ellen and Miss
Jane Wetherill, formerly of Phila.,
but who have lived for a number
of years near Elkton on farm.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-11-27
Called Them Jackasses.

On the last day of the session of School
Governor Lowndes gave them piece oil
his mind. The Governor didn't call them
jackasses in SO many words but he meant
it. We copy from the report of the scene
published in the Baltimore papers:
Governor Lowndes was present Wednes-
day during portion of the concluding
session of the Association of School COM
missioners of Maryland, which began its
annual meeting Tuesday at the State Nor
NAL School.
When he came into the meeting the
school officials were discussing the opera
ton of the free-text- book law, and several
of them, includin Mr.. Joseph M. Cushing,
were criticising sharply Comptroller Ora
hIm's plan of distribution of the appro-
priation of $4,000 because it gave more
money to those counties in which the
colored population is large.
The Governor unexpectedly arose from
his chair after all the speakers, except Mr.
George R. Ash, of Cecil county, had in,
dorsed Mr.. Cushing's critism, and, facing
the gathering, spoke as follows:
This meeting reminds ME ola story told
me by my friend, Brother Nicholson. He
says that he was called away one day, and
finding:that he would be absent OH Sun
day morning he asked local preacher tc
fill his pulpit. He told the man that he
would be back for the evening service,
and the man was glad of it, for he had
but one sermon. But when Sunday came
Mr.. Nicholson could not get back and the
local preacher found that he had to re-
peat his sermon at night. So he got out
of his dilemma by saying that one of the
congregation had not understood him IN
the morning, and so he would deliver the
sermon again for his benefit and the ben
eft of any others who had not grasped
it all. That story is recalled to ME by this
gathering.
"Mr. Cushing is a very bright gentle
man and very convincing, but he is more
so at banquet at II at night than he is
at II in the morning. l take issue with
him on this question, and take issue
with every one who has spoken here ex
cept Mr.. Ash. 1 believe Comptroller
Graham to be right in what he is doing
1t is no use for you gentlemen to sit here
hour after hour and day after day, talking
about what has been done by Mr.. Ora
ham. The law is there aud he is acting
upon the best legal opinions, and yor
gentlemen cannot get his policy changed
and 1 don't see that you can do anything
unless you go the next Legislature an6
have the law changed.
"You sit here anyhow hour after houl
and talk about weighty and importan
questions, and nobody knows what yor
are talking about. You spend money
publishing reports of your proceeding
and the city papers print accounts of the
meetings, but how many such accounts
are read?
go to the next Legislature if you wan
things different. There is no earthly ust
of criticising Mr.. Graham. He is follow
ing the advice given him, and he will still
follow it in spite of all that you may say
1t is unnecessary for me to say more.
am not as familiar with politics as somt
of you gentlemen, and you know how t
go about it to get the ear of the Leg
stature"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-11-27

During several years residence in the
far west, had many opportunities fol-
observing the wonderful effects of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. It's efficacy was demonstrated
in the alkali regions, where the water
produces violet purging. 1t allayed the
attack when all other remedies failed.
repeatedly saw the greatest distress from
diarrhoea cured in a few minutes. l used
the remedy myself with the most salts
factory results, and can recommend it fol
the complaints for which it is indicated
H. Y. Gilingham, editor of the Republi
can, Phoenixville, Pa. This remedy is
or sale by Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-11-27

"Christmas in Several Lands" is
the attractive title of a delightful
symposium in the Christmas number
of Demorest's Magazine, wherein
the Christmas customs and the
Christmas spirit in various countries
are pleasantly described by persons
who have had some part in them.
The miniature X rays are on ex-
hibition at G. w. Ford's jewelry
store. Those who have never seen
the wonder will do well to call and
inspect.
With the trust in possession no indi-
dividual even of the largest wealth can
stand against it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-11-27
DaYiS-IacObS.

Miss Linda Jacobs, daughter OF
Mr.. Thomas A. Jacobs of Sassafras,
and Mr.. VIM. B. Davis, of near
Cecilton, were married at the resi-
dence of the BRIDES father, Tuesday
afternoon, Nov. II at 2 O'Clock.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. DR.. Duncan, rector of St.
Stephens Church and Rev. F. II.
Moore, pastor of Forest Presbyterian
Church.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-11-27
A Case of Misplaced "Confidence. ~

| IA SdoS Va NAAcHAo$~A
The goldbug papers are now filled
with accounts of factories, mills,
etc., opening up and giving en-
ployment to untold thousands. In
a great many instances the reports
are fabrications out of the whole
cloth. In some instance mills have
opened up on Monday morning
which closed down the Saturday
evening previous. The misleading
accounts are having bad effect on
the few industries which are run
ming, as those out of employment,
on reading the statements imme-
diately swarm to the factories or
mills only to find them Overlooking
with applicants for workout no
work-and the managers kept busy
turning them back.
Following is a letter received by
Jos. S. Pogue & Son, carriage
builders of this place, from former
employe who went to Wilmington
Immediately after the election,
expecting to get some Of that Nc
Kinley prosperity which the paper
announced was on tap for all who
applied: Dear Sirs: 1 intended
to come back Monday morning, but
have been sick and am not feeling
strong yet, but will come on next
Monday. No doubt Mckinley
opened up the shops in Maryland,
but he closed them up in Delaware,
as they are duller here now than
before the election, Truly
JAS. CANNON.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-11-27
PaxSOn-BOVd,

Ella May, daughter of VIM. A.
Boyd of Rowlandville, and Harry
Marshall Paxon of Philada., were
married Wednesday, Nov. 26, at
IL o'clock noon, at Harmony M.
P. church, Rowlandville, by Rev.
Maioy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-11-27
School Commissioners.

The Board of School Commission
sioners met on Saturday. Present
Messrs. Ash, Everist and White.
The Secretary was directed to
tender to Miss Martha Finley a
vote of thanks for the International
Cyclopedia which she has presented
to the High School.
The quarterly accounts were ex-
amined as follows and ordered to
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-11-27
Trimble-Chaytor.

Miss Elizabeth A. Chaytor and
Mr.. Almond d. Trimble, were
married Thursday afternoon, Nov.
10, at the BRIDES residence, Elkton.
Rev. William Shoulder, rector of
Trinity church, performed the
ceremony.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-11-27
Silver Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Fisher of
Port Deposit celebrated the 25th
anniversary of their marriage
Saturday evening Nov. 81.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-11-27
To the Public.

NNHE undersigned wishes to state that he Is
Il prepared to furnish the public with the fin
est grade of OYSTERS at all times, in Fries Pans,
Stews Raws, or any style required. full line of
CONFECTIONERY and CIGARS kept in stock
ICE CREAM furnished by the plate gallon.
Thanking his patrons for past favors and soliciting
a continuance of the same for '96, he remains,
Very truly,
R. LLOYD ROBERTS.
R9-Choice stock of Green Groceries kept in
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-11-27

Ernest Jerrold has a charming
little story ola boys love for a bird,
entitled "The Fatal Knot Hole"
in the December number Of Demo
rests.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-11-27
Fifty Years Ago.

This is the stamp that the letter bore
Which carried the story far and wide,
Of certain cure for the 1oathsome sore
That dubbed up from the tainted tide
OF the blood below. And twas Ayers name
And his sarsapari1la, that all now, know,
That was just beginning it's fight of fame
With its cures of so years ago.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-11-27

An increase of 546 pupils over the same
term last year.
The following bills were ordered to be
paid:
F. P. Price 4I.3I
VIM. c. Whitcraft, repairs No. s,
Sixth district I.24
Thomas H. Warburton, fencing,
No. ?, Ninth dist. 1875
A. B. Cameron, fencing, etc.,
No. 2, Ninth dist. 46.42
E. H. Gallaher, cleaning, ETC.,
No. 7, Fourth dist. 400
Harry Thomas, repairs, No. 3,
Third dist. 5.25
Friday after Thanksgiving was ordered
to be made holiday,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-11-27
Notice to Gunners.

All persons are forbidden trespassing on the
premises of the undersigned with dog or gun, and
all so trespassing will be liable to prosecution.
Theo. Ewing ]. G. Richards
Frank Way Stephen ]. Reynolds
Ruth H. Preston r. r. Crothers
VIM. H. Tome VIM. j. Pierce
Saml. Tyson Mrs E. NJ. Tosh
Margaret Jackson E. X. Krauss
A. B. Kay
Ga Other names will be added to this notice on
the payment of 25 cents each.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-11-27
Sales y
With Hoods Sarsapa- ~
rilla, "Sales Talk" and AU
show that this medi- ~ U ~

cine has enjoyed public confidence and
patronage to greater extent than accord.
ed any other proprietary medicine. This
is simply because it possesses greater
merit and produces greater cures than
any other. 1t is not what we say, but
what Hoods Sarsaparilla does, that tells
the story. All advertisements of Hoods
sarsaparilla, like Hoods sarsaparilla ite
self, are honest. We have never deceived
the public, and this with its superlative
medicinal merit, is why the people have
abiding confidence in it, and buy s.-'
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-11-27
Hoods
! SarsapariIIa u
Almost to the exclusion of all others. Try It
Prepared only by C. 1. Hood g. Co., Lowell, Mass.
- ., D.,, are the only pills to take
HOODS PlllS with Hoods Sarsaparilla.
For Sale.

T OF of Sawed Wood for fuel also lot of Cord
- Wood by the cord. Any quantity of the
above will be sold and delivered by applying to
VIM. GRASON. n27
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-10-24
CENTRAL VT. RAILROAD

Time Table corrected to Oct. III 1885, Train
VIII leave Bellows Falls daily except Spn
Gays unless otherwise noted, as follows.
hORTH GOING via SULLIVAN RAILROAI
$50 a. m. MIXED, for White River Junction
iz.lO p. m. EXPRESS MAIL, for White Rive
junction, Montpelier, Barre, St. Albans a
Malone, Norwood. o ydensburg, Montreal snd
hl points West. Wagner Parlor Car Whit
R1ver Junction to Montreal.
81 p. N. FAST EXPRESS, for White Rive,
junction, Montpelier, Barre. Burlington, 81
Aihans, Rouses Point and Montreal Par.
lor Car to White River Junction and Pull.
to Chicago without change. Due in Chica.
go $40 next night.
6.t6 p. m. PASSENGER, for White River
Junction.
III. p. m. NIGHT EXPRESS, for Whit.
Klver junction, Montpelier, Burlington
81. Albans. Ogdensburg, Montreal, Chicago
and points West. Wagner Sleeping Car
Bellows Fails to Montreal. Rrina daiIv
Sundays included) to Montreal and Chicago
TRAINS ARRIVE AT BELLOWS FALLS:
4.4l q: m. NIGHT EXPRESS, from Montre,
via White River Junction.
s.C9 a. m. LOCAL EXPRESS from Whit.
River Junction.
LII p. m. EXPRESS MAIL, from ST. A,ban.
and all points on Central Division
8.62 p. m. LIMITED EXPRESS. from Mon
IreaI and Ogdensburg, via White Rive,
7.o5 p. m. MIXED, from White River .Jnnc
ton. '""e
F.W: BALDWIN. Gen. supt.
8. W. CUMMINGS, Gen. Pass. Agent,
daily. fDaily except Monday
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-10-24
l.. p. THAYER, Publisher,
W. G. BELKNAP, Editor.
Begin at the Other End.

The Rutland Herald is still pegginf
away at the probibitory law, and occasion
ally says bright thing in the right way
witness the following.
Enforce the law, by all means. But the
law makes ample provision for furnishing
every man connected in any way with the
liquor traffic, and yet prosecutions under
it are almost invariably against men put
forward by the dealers for precisely that
purpose against fine takers; men who
serve to protect the real dealers as light
ming rods are supposed to protect build
ings. Fines and Imprisonment come upon
poor, disreputable Tom. Dick and Harry,
while rich and respectable Thomas, Rich
ard and Henry who stand behind them
merely lose some part of their exhorbitant
profits more or less directly and are richer
and more respectable than ever. The way
to really enforce the law is to begin at the
other end. Attack the men who make the
money.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-10-24
RUTLAND RAILROAD
Time Table corrected to Oct. IL, 1896.

Time Table corrected to Oct. IL, 1896.
GOING NORTH
olo a. m. MIXED for Rutland and informed
late stations.
l210 p. IN. BOSTON MAIL, for Rutland, Bur
nngtcn, st. Albans, Richford, Montreal
also, Ogdensburg.
255 p. m. GREEN MOUNTAIN FLYER fo1
Rutland, Burlington, st. Albans and
AM Pullman Sleeping Car ST. Adams to
Chicago without change due at Chicago
$40 p. m. next night
IT'S p. m. LOCAL EXPRESS for Rutland.
and intermediate stations,
Ill p. m. Night Express for Montreal Oe.
densburg Ottawa and the West. Through
sleeper Tor MontI cal.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT BELLOWS FALLS
w 10 a. m. Night Express from Montreal,
oydensburS and the West
Sis !. m. LOCAL EXPRESS from Rutland
and intermediate stations.
l.2t p. m. EXPRESS MAIL, from Rutland,
Bur!1ngton, ST. Aloans and immediate
station.
$40 p. m. GREEN MOUNTAIN FLYER from
Montreal. st. Albans. Ogdenburg Richford
and Rutland.
so n: m. MIXED. from Rutland and inter
mediate stations.
Trains run daily except Sunday unless other
wise noted.
TDaily except Monday.
q B; ALDRICH, Gen Pass. Agent,
j. BURDETT H. A. HODGE,
Gen. Supt. Traffic Manager |
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-10-24
CHESTER.

Charles Hall was i'll Bellows Falls We'd
| nesday.
j.. Z. Circuit advertises rs cows for sale at
| auction October 30.
Frank Davis of Greenfield, N. H.. was in
town the first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Noble of Rutland are
guests at w. Ii. II. Grams.
Mrs. G. w. Ray and son returned Wednes-
day from visit in Guilford.
q. A. Meader has been quite sick for sew
erai weeks with rheumatism.
Mrs. Louise Putnam OF Bratteboro was a
guest at Judge Henry's Wednesday.
George Lovejoy has the new boiler in place
IN his mill and will soon begin work.
More than an inch of snow fell Tuesday.
out ram followed and it was quickly gone.
Miss Florence Dunsmoor has gone to Mont
peller for few weeks visit with friends.
Several tickets were sold from this nl,ce
for "Shore Acres" Thursday evening at Bel
ows Falls.
The ladies of st. Lukes society will give a
~ cent chicken pie supper next Thursday
evening, October 80.
Charles Chase is doing team work for
Frank Hawkes., as Mr.. Hawkes. is still unable
to work, although slowly improving.
John Woodburn of Hinsdale, Mass, who
M has been visiting in town, went to Ludlow
l Thursday for few days before returning to |
his home.
About 20 members of Mizpah Chapter Order
OF the Eastern Star went to Springfield |
Thursday in response to an invitation from
Ramona Chapter of that place. A bountiful
supper was served at O'Clock in their dining
rooms after which the work of the order was
sxemplified in highly pleasing manner. An
lour OF social intercourse was enjoyed when
he company was again invited to the dining
'ooms and an oyster supper served. At a
ate hour the company dispersed and pleas
mt moonlight drive home finished the pleas
ire of the evening. There was nothing lack
ng on the part of Springfield friends to add
'hapter of Ludlow was also largely repre-
ented.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-10-24
SPRINGFIELD,

Mrs. Myron Whitcomb is ON the sick list.
Miss May Perkins is clerking at Ranney s
Mrs. Mary Hadley is at her home in sprino
u field. -
Mrs r. NJ. Kimball returned from Bostor
wednesday.
Mrs. George S. Whitcomb, who has beer
III, Is improving.
Mrs. John N. Hammond is absent in Ros.
s ton visiting her father and sisters.
Mrs. Herbert Pond is visiting her old home
coming Monday for a three weeks STAY.
II. b. Finn, Esq, attended the wedding of
} week. VI 'iis
George A. Henry of Minneapolis, Mimi. is
Henry. w. w.
MSS Minnie Grain is spending few weeks
with her brother, DR.. NJ X. Grain of Rnt.
/, land. i" VI hu'-
The Ladies' Aid society filled a barrel
Thursday to send to the mountain whites of
the south. ""''o' VI
Mrs. helen harrington went to New York
monday for a few days visit with her brother
and family. 'oi
The Chester and Ludlow Chapters were the
guests Thursday evening of the Eastern
Stars of this place.
Miss Marion Cutler went to Chicago Mon
! day where she will make her home with her
| uncle, Oscar Mason.
Misses Nora Putnam, Genie Reed, Minnie
Boutelle and Mrs. Hiland Boutelle Joined the
| excursion to Boston Monday.
The Springfield library has another lot of
new books which will be ready for distribu-
ton the first of November.
Daniel Staples, former resident of this
place now living at Ascutneyville, is quite
low and not expected to recover.
Mrs. Charles Amsden who hoe hoo, ,,,,.1u
the care of DIR. Will Hazelton for several |
weeks ut C Il. Sheldon's, is convalescent |
Mrs. Sheldon Gould passed away after a |
short illness and the remains were taken
away for interment Friday morning of this
week.
number of young people attended ashore
Acres at Bellows Falls Thursday evening a
glorious moonlight night was not the least of
the inducements.
The Congregational church is undergoing
needed outside repairs, and is being painted a
Colonial brown, which will make great i'm
provement ON Main street.
Johu X. Ford's many friends were glad to
see him this week upon his return briefly
from Brooklyn, N. Y, where he now resides.
HIS son. William NJ. Ford, will accompany
him TO the city.
Mrs. l.. w. Hodgman, who is temporarily |
absent in Boston, has sent to our town library
a handsome bound volume of late edition Of
1:1 anu he:'th Dy MIS- Mary B. q. Eddy,
which Is now in circulation.
The new house erected by Myron Whit.
comb Is nearly ready for the masons and the
two houses being erected by A. A. Maguire
nave the foundations nearly completed. These
hill.
The electric road have paid Harrington.
Robinson 4 Co., for the rails. which permits .
the desired release, giving chance for has
tening the completion of the road, allowing
about 10 DAYS for laying the track to Spring.
field station. About 40 Italians arrived for
the work Tuesday. There is a call for the
to issue guaranteed stock. A
meeting for determining the action of the cor. ,