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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-04-17

Frank, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. R.
Grason, aged II months, died last night
at the Maryland House, after brief i'll
ness.
The price paid for milk at Hambleton's
(Calvert) for March was at the rate of &c
cents pound for the butter fat it con
tanned.
Samuel Moore, residing near Cecil
Paper Mills, has been lying near the
point of death for the past week, with
typhoid-pneumonia, and although slightly
! better now is still in precautions condi'
ton.
Mr.. H. II. Haines was summoned to
West Grove by a telegram on Monday
last stating his sister Miss Mary Haines
had suffered paralytic stroke. Mr..
Haines Immediately responded and found
his sister in very precarious condition,
and but faint hopes are entertained for
her recovery.
Mrs. Jennie Gillespie, accompanied by
her head trimmer, Miss Emma c. Link,
will visit the Philadelphia markets in a
few days in search of something new and
pretty to add to her already large stock of
stylish millinery.
The following pupils have been in at
tendance at Rising Sun public school
every day during the past term: Florence
Worthington, Marjory Efing, Naoma
Farra, Lee Talley. Forrest Rink missed
4 day and Mollie Keen day.
Miss Bender, returned missionary,
will give an address in the M. E. church,
Rising Sun, on Tuesday evening, April
2Ist, at o'clock. She will be dressed in
costume and will have a number OF
curios to exhibit to the audience. The
public is cordially invited.
Miss Bertha Collins of Quarryville has
recently been granted first honors at
Kings College, London, in elocution.
Miss Collins is now travelling in Europe
and expects to return home in time to re-
sumo her work as Professor of Elocution
in the United Presbyterian College at
Tarkio, Mo. Miss Collins appeared be-
fore Rising Sun audience several years
age, in connecting with musical and
oritorical entertainment given in the
Town Hall by Miss Rhoda V. Wilson.
The police gather in queer curiosities.
One of them was fined on Saturday.
When asked his name on being locked
up he gave it and then said: 81 live in
Elkton. There is local option there and
1 came here to get some liquor. Then
when got it they locked me up" When
he was placed in cell he changed his
mind about the cause OF his arrest, for he
told prisoner Il was not doing any
thing but the policeman down on that
beat had to make an arrest to keep his
job. was the closest one to him and he
arrested me- Wilmington Meas.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-04-17
An Affidavit.

This is to certify that on May nth,
walked to Melick's drug store on pail
of crutches and bought bottle of Cham
berlain's Pain Balm for infam1natory
rheumatism which had crippled me ur
After using three bottles am completely
cured. I Can cheerfully recommend it,
Charles H. Wetzel, Sunbury, Pa.
Sworn and subscribed to before me or
August 10, ISe4.-Walter Shipman, ]. P
For sale at so cents per bottle by f. T.
Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-04-17

During the winter of 1898, F. M.
Martin, of Long Reach, West Va, con-
tracted severe cold which left him with
cough. In speaking of how he cured it
he says: 81 used several kinds of cough
syrup but found no relief until bought a
bottle of Chamberlain Cough Remedy,
which relieved me almost instantly, and
in short time brought about a complete
cure" When troubled with cough or
cold use this remedy and you will not
find it necessary to try several nkinds be-
fore you get relief It has Zen in the
market for over twenty Ears and con-
stantly grown in fay and popularity.
For sale at rs and scents per bottle by
E. T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-04-17
Sour

Stomach, sometimes called waterbrash,
and burning pain, distress, nausea,
dyspepsia, are cured by Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. This it accomplishes because
with its wonderful power as blood
purifier, Hoods Sarsaparilla gently
tones and strengthens the stomach and
digestive organs, invigorates the liver,
creates an appetite, gives refreshing
sleep, and raises the health tone. In
cases of dyspepsia and indigestion it
seems to have &" a magic touch"
"For over IL years suffered from sour
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-04-17
The Roads.

| ne K0aQS.
The county commissioners hav'
issued hand bills or posters which
contain conditions on which thu
roads will be put out by contract
The new idea appears to have struck
the Board suddenly, as but few
days before they published prices t.
be paid for labor by the day OIL
the roads. The following are the
conditions ON which the new plar
is based.
"In accordance with the plan
adopted by the County Commits.
sioners of Cecil county tor the re-
pairing of the public roads of Cecil
county for the year 1896, commenc-
ing May LIST, and ending April 3Ost,
1897, proposals will be received at
the Office of said Commissioners up
to April Goth 1896, for the repair
of said roads by sections, road
districts and election districts.
The same person will be allowed to
bid for the contract to repair any
section or sections or all the roads
in any road district or election
districts. The Commissioners re-
serve the right to reject any or all
bids.
The person contracting will be
required to give bond for the faith
full performance of his contract with
sureties or sureties to be approved
by the County Commissioners, and
the name of such proposed surety
or sureties must in all cases accomp
any the bid.
Persons awarded the contest for
the repairing of any section or
sections in any road district or
election district shall be required
to enter into a written contract with
the County Commissioners to keep
the roads in their charge, at all
times, in good repair, so as to afford
free, safe, and easy passage over
the same. Free from all over
hanging or projecting limbs or
bushes, from all ruts, holes, loose
stone, brush and rubbish of every
kind whatsoever; higher in the
centre than at the sides, except as
otherwise ordered; and with clear,
open bitches of sufficient capacity
and grade to carry off all the water.
Persons contracting to repair the
roads will not be required to re,
move snow or repair bridges; but
shall give prompt notice to the
County Commissioners of any defect
in any bridge in their section or
road district. All roads shall be
in thorough repair by the first day
of June 1896, and shall! Ea subject
to inspection by the County Com
missioner in charge of the district
in which such section or road
district is located; or by inspectors
as may be appointed for such
purpose by. said Commissioners.
For failure to repair or other
neglect the County Commissioners
will have the power to annul any
contract at any time in their dis
creticn.
Contract price to be paid in
quarterly installments on the first
day of July 1896; first day of Oct.
1896; first day of January 1897 and
18th day of May 1897. The roads
to be in condition to be approved
by the County Commissioners or
their agent at all times, and any
neglect or failure to subject the
contractor to penalty of $500
per day for each section in his
charge, which shall he out of repair
and unmended. Bids should name
the section or the road district or
the election district and the sum
for which the bidder shall propose
to repair the same. The election
district to be endorsed On the out
side Of the envelope containing the
proposal"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-04-17
Killed by a Fall.

Willard, the twelve-yearo son
of William Vineyard, of Warwick,
this county, while playing on a
straw stack at the home of Edward
Manlove, fell to the ground, about
10 feet, receiving internal injuries
from which he died one hour later.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-04-17

Mr.. Taubeneck in his little book
"The Condition of the American
Farmer" proves from statistics
given in the last census reports that
the average earnings of the
American farmer is not more than
10 cents a day for each member of
his family. Out of this his taxes
have to be paid. 1t is no use trying
to deny this it is government
documentary evidence. This is the
average throughout the United
States.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-04-17
Just About the Size of 1t.

A Nebraska man who had a car
or two of horses to sell wrote to a
friend in Washington whether it
would be advisable to try to sell
them there. The friend replied:
''The people of Washington ride
bicycles; the street cars are run by
electricity and the Government is
run by jackasses, No need for
horse flesh here"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-04-17
rIarriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses
were issued by Clerk of the Court
William P. Howard last week.
Benjamin Bouchelle, of North
East and Gertrude Dilks, of North
East; George S. Foard of Earlville,
and Anna Forsythe of Earlville;
John A. Johnston, of Newark, Del,
and Ida r. Brown of Cecil county.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-04-17

It will be an agreeable surprise to
persons subject to attacks of bilious collie
to learn that prompt relief may be had
by taking Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhea Remedy. In many IN
stances the attack may be prevented by
taking this remedy as soon as the first
symptoms of the disease appear IS and
so cent bottles for sale by F. T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-04-17
A Christian Endeaver eoaven-

A Christian Endeaver eoaven-
ton will be held at Havre de Grace,
Nd, on Friday, May Sth, in the
Presbyterian church Of that PLACE.
Eqdeavorers Of Kent, Queen
Anne's, Cecil, Hartford and Balti-
more counties will be invited and
doubtless crowded sessions will be
held. Speakers of. broad reputa-
ton are on the program, which will
be announced later.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-04-17
Stomach

with severe pains across my shoulders,
and great distress. l had violent nausea
which would leave me very weak and
faint, difficult to get my breath. These
spells came oftener and more severe. I
did not receive any lasting benefit from
physicians, but found such happy effects
from a trial Of Hoods Sarsaparilla, that
took several bottles and mean to always
keepit in the house, / am now able to
do all my own work, which for six years
l have been unable to do. My husband
and son have also been greatly bene-
flied by Hoods Sarsaparilla for pains In
the back, and after the grip, ] gladly
recommend this grand blood medicine"
MRS. PETER RQRRY, Le0minster, Mass.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-04-17
Notice to Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
IN has obtained from the Orphans Court for
Cecil county letters testamentary on the personal
estate of
Elijah Kestey,
late of said county. deceased. All persons having
claims against the said deceased estate are hereby
warned to exhibit the same with the proper
vouchers thereof. to the undersigned
on or before February 2Sth. 1897.
otherwise they may. by law. be excluded from all
benefit of said deceased's estate.
Given under my hand and seal this 2Sth day OF
February, 1896.
THOMAS WOOLMAN,
Administrator. G. t. q.
Test r. T. JAMAR. Register. mrlS
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-04-17

No one should miss reading the
array of British landlords of the
United States on 4th page. This
foreign titled element own millions
ON millions of acres of the best
most valuable property in this
land and other country. This land
lordism should beprohibited by law.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-04-17
Notice to Creditors.

NJ Office is hereby given that the undersigned
IN has obtained from the Orphans Court for
Cecil county letters testamentary on the personal
estate of
Laney Tyson,
late of sal county deceased. All persons having
claims against the said deceaseds estate are hereby
warned to exhibit the same with the proper
vouchers thereof. to the undersigned
on or before September 4th. 1896,
otherwise they may. by law, be excluded from all
benefit of said deceased's estate.
Given under my hand and seal this 9TH day of
March, 1896.
CATHARINE T. BROWN,
Administrative.
Test R. E. LAMAR. Register. mrIS
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-04-17

FOR FRESH Flower, Garden and
Lawn Grass Seeds go to DR.. Kinks Drug
Store. Ioa3.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-04-17

Try the Peoples Supply Com
pany's Party soap.-Worthing-
toms.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-04-17
For Sale.

LNARLY ROSE AND WHITE STAR POTA-
IL toes. Also good work MARE, or will ex-
change for a COW. ]. R. ALLEN,
a174 near Brick Meeting House.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-12-13
 A Stag Party.

The many friends of Mir. Harry Solmson were royalty entertained on Tuesday evening by stag party, in honor Of his twenty-iirst birth day. The young men present were ele- @AntlY entertained and q superb supper was served bH The suuHg bost and many to0sts were lH8'le. Mir Alex Dreyius ill behalf ui those present,i in a few well chosen remarks presented lIr. Solmson with q hand some diamond watch chain. Those present were as follows: Messrs sam Katzensfein, H. C. Bluethenthal, WnliaA Miller. Ike Miller, Allen Rosenberg, Allie Dreyfus, James Rosenberg, James Meyer, sam S9im- son and Ben Franklin,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-12-13
\ rnIi Ilress t:sr1lan

< full dress German, in honor Of the visiting goung ladies, was given at the Blnff City club fast Monday evening. The German was lead in q heautiful manrcr by Mr Ben Fraok
 Iia and Miss Marian Franklin. Many new and beautiful figures were intro- duced. At a seasonablc hour an eie- pant supper was served by Caterer Deutsch. Those attending were as follows: Misses Carrie kat1enstein, Little Rock, Bertha Crow, Trenton, Stella Newman. Helena. Ida Dreyins, Roella Solmson, Etta simon, Hersha Miller, Etta Solnson, Josie Blue thenthal Mary Never and Marian Franklin Messrs Sam AatzeHstein, J. 5. simon, sam solmson, Ike Ml- Ter, Willie Miller, Joe Meyer, simon $ rauss. Harry S8lmson, Ben Frank lin, l. R. Meyer and Herbert Blne- theathal. Mr and Mrs Alex Strauss.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-12-13
A literary Gnessinc Contest.

X unique and enjoyable society event was that given by Miss Lillie Blum Friday afternoon, compliment ary to the young ladies visiting Pine Bluff. It was termed a literary guessing contest" and was a test of the young ladies familiarity with the works of the various authors. Prizes were offered, and the first of these was won by Miss Bessie Aitheimer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-12-13

Sixth avenue. There were five tables, and the games were animated and thoroughly enjoyed by all the play CTS. At the conclusion of the games the guests were served with the most delicious and dainty refreshments by the charming young hostess. The club prig ,s was won by Miss Bessie Fox and the guests prize by Miss Julia White. Those present were Mesdames ". D. Jones, H. c. Me GauGhY, Charles Bridges, H. K. White and ]. T. Bradford, and Mis- ses GuSsie Tagea't, Ella Galbraith, Fay Taylor, Mammie Bradford, Woodie Johnson, Fannie Nc iaughy. Minnie Roanp, Martha Valiant. Bes- sic Fox Dnleie Benton, Adell Hum, Jessie Adams, Kate Owen, Lizzie Grace and Julia and Emma White.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-12-13
F.acalEEoliaIay Excursions.

For the above occasion the Cotton Belt Route offer aa open rate of one and one-third fare for the round trip to all points within 200 miles of sell ing station. Dates of sale Dec. 4, 2. 31, and Jan. 1. 1897. Return limit Jan. f, 1S97. J. ". FARLEY, Agent,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-12-13
In Honor of Mrs. Vincent P Ebert.

Thursday afternoon Mrs. E. C..
 Howell entertained, com plimentary to her cousin. Mrs. Vincent L. Fiber
 of MenoD.inpe, Mich is visiting in the city. The entertainment was iii the nature of q progressive euchre
 party, and the ladies so fortunate as
 to be present enjoyed truly delight
 ful afternoon The house, from which
 the beams of old sol were exclud- ed by means of heavy curtains, was Illuminated by innunerable candles,
 which shed a soft and mellow light over the scene, and together with
 the profnse floral decorations of car nations, chrysanthemams and ferns, presented a scene Gf beauty that will long live in the rn amoay of all pres eut. Refreshments in five eoures were served in a manner that stamp ed Mrs Howell as an ideal hostess.
 The prizes awarded the victori1s leuchre players were exquisite and
 valuable works If art. The first prize, a hand painted tray, was won by Mrs. N illshire Riley; the second
 prize was a handsome bronze bust. and it wus awarded to Mrs Frank
 P. Ellis Mrs Ebert captured the consolation priza which was an i'm ported vase of great beauty. The ladies present were: Aesdames How ell, Ebert, Hum Ellis. Martin, FL iliott. Stearus, Jones, IaiGlip. With-
 ers, Tarney, V Riies', fl. Riley, Gofee. Russell, Tfonaa, Atwood, Dil- Icy, Benton '. I. White, Arnold, $. NJ. Taylor, Owens, Thompson, Geis-
 ra5ter, gaggart, TrimAle, Hearn.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-12-13
Hiss Grace Ent s,ta1ns

Saturday afternoon Miss Lizzie Grace, the accomplished daughter of Mr. X. B. Grace. da!ightiaHy enter tained the Young Ladies Matinee Club with a progressive euchre party, at the home af her parents, on Nest
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-12-13

ments to make Ter guests have 8 pleasant time, and that she succeed cd goes without saving During the afternoon refreshments were served.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-12-13

lay afternoon Misses Ida lsaaes entertained compli- |Io Misses Bertha krow and EWman, young ladies who resent visiting Pine Bluff Progressive euchre was the the afternoon. After the sifesi1ments were served. winners were: First prize,
 Constance; second prize \ hand prize were both 10 Mrs. s. A. Rosenberg. - t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-12-13

dies of the Hospital Associa-
 give a baby show, at Mer- Itute on the afternoon of Jan- lS97, at which time very he prizes will be awarded.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-12-13
hist Party,

|4e most delightful social gl lae past week vas that Fsldenee of Alr. and Mrs. lie' on West sixth ave aaF afternoon, at which 'ls entertained q number wifh whist. There l ss'las present, and the 1 4ls fascinating game oc-
 'aoies. The rooms were
 pseorated, and the hostess
 'er arts and accomplish
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-12-13
lalertalnea nt E.nnhre.

qua and Roella Solmson |u q number of their frien ds E0sfesslye euchre party last afternoon. The rooms F9rately decorated and an
 ica vas served. The first wen by Mrs. $. 4. Rosen- Lone Hand prize was
 Miss Josie Bluethenthal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-12-13

q hF Miss Stella Newman
 aird hY s}i..s ertha I&foW. oi the contest the adles were ushered into q " decorated room, where pus repast, in five courses, Tej.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-12-13

May afternoon Miss Marian h teDdered a complimentary |prty to Miss Carrie katzen- klich was a most delightful
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-12-13

R afternoon Of December IT,
 @nM. Elliott will entertain at ksnt home in honor of Mrs. FP Ebert.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-12-13
Evenin@l q 2

entertained friends with a \ tea, complimentary to Mis- R, Stella Newman and Carrie kpin
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-09-03
Insane Cla3rvoyance.

Awoman who has had great deal to
do professionally with the insane and
with their treatmentsays that nothing
has more impressed her in this strange
and interesting people than the clairvoy.
ance which they undoubtedly display.
Often she has been told Of occurrences
in another part Of the building which
the mad narrator had no possible natu-
raj way Of learning. and which were ex-
actly correct az related. This curious
fact would not surprise the psychical
student who has perfect belief in the
undiscovered limitations Of the subject,
i've mind, but to most Of us it is but
further uncanny proof Of the existence
Of more things in heaven and earth than
are dreamed Of in our PHILOSOPHY New
York Times.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-09-03
~ He Was = Bad Soldier.

q. AA0 W 80 . ASu<A 0OA<AAe1s
There was one man in General Far
rison e regiment notorious for his bad
character. No amount Of imprisonment
seemed to have any influence over him.
He was % we'll known in the orderly
room - the sergeant major, and his
courts martial took IN hour to read on
parade. At last he was sentenced to be
ao8ged aud dismissed the service with
ignominy, aud tho sentence was duly
carried out. All through the horrid GER
emony the priaoner never uttered word
Of fear, Of bitterness or complaint.
AS he was drummed out Of the bar
rack gate in the isneHinious fashion Of
those days an officer said to him, "If
while in tho service you had behaved
half as we'll rs you have done while I'M
dergoing your punishment. you would
have made good soldier. - To which
the man respectfully answered, II
would, sir, if You had been my captain. !"
And added the general to his audience,
'Surely there must have been some
want Of system and 81 care in carrying
out the mental training in that man 8
company. ''-Blackwood's Magazine.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-09-03
vA0uo u Artnskua wefn

In many parts Of the country artesian
wells may be bored and will furnish
running streams at the surface. This is
due Of course to the formation Of the
under strata Of the earth, and if one is
fortunate enough to strike a good vein
the supply will be abundant. In por-
tions Of the south artesian wells have
been bored TO the depth Of 1900 feet.
One Of these wells w&s finished in less
than three weeks, striking vein Of wa
ter i 900 feet below the surface that fur
nishes an outpour sufficient for the
town. uses- 1t n not an uncommon &C.
mt one must drill the second
time into = we'll to secure permanent
supply q water. It is q curious fact
tt1at aftsr one has reached a certain
doptA piping is unnecessary.
4 we'll IA New Yorh state was dug to
. depth Of loo fest and furnished rea-
eonsble Supply of water BY pumping.
Aftek ths second season it gave out en-
tirely, when tho drill was put in and
nearly 300 feet more were cut through
before w~tw was reached. For the first
$50 feet no pipe went down, but after
that tho water rose through the cut in
The earth. there being consistency and
hrnnness enough in the soil to make pip
iB unnecessary. New York Ledger.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-09-03
tCent.s~d from INST page,

Altgeld, Tillman, and the men Of
that stamp who held the whip-hand in
shaping the policy Of the Democratic
convention at Chicago are not the old
leaders of that party. They are the
spawn OF a policy carried into effect
by those leaders the policy of free
trade. Those leaders act now as if
they would like to undo their work
They sowed the wind and the country
is reaping the whirlwind. Their pol
ICY was to conduct the affairs of this
nation in accordance with British in
terests and British ideas. Under their
pretense of "Tariff Reform the bust
ness interests of the country have been
bGghted and commerce is PROSTATE.
The distress of the people has been
the opportunity of socialist and an
archist in all ages and countries.
They prey on the sufferings and pas
sions Of hungry men the atmosphere
OF prosperity is fatal to them. The
distress that was begotten of free
trade legislation was the opportunity
of the enemies of social order who are
now making every euOrC 70 ueDaSe the
currency, the life-blood of commerce
and industry. That effort must be
defeated. There can be no prospect
ty for us unless it is defeated. Eng
land is one thousand years old and is
a creditor nation. America is one
hundred and twenty years old and is
a debtor nation. That * per cent
good money should be ours. That
labor should be ours. That activity
IN improvements should be ours.
That prosperity should he ours, and
will be if we have manhood enough to
give the American markets to kmeri-
cans, and to maintain the honest and
honorable money system that is up
held by every civilized people on the
globe Jos1AH HARrzzLL, in Canton
Repository. ~