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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-10-16
Wages Fall With Prices.

Wages fall with prices. The
contracting of business naturally
throws a great deal of labor idle ON
the market, and in order to find
any chance to earn a livelihood,
men are obliged to take the first
place that offers, no matter how low
the price. Lockouts, long periods
of enforced idleness, and small earn
ings when employed, soon crush the
spirits of the labOring people. They
are made to look on the chance to
work as a favor and not a right
Thus the standard Of manhood is
lowered; and as the Golfers of the
rich are being filled to bursting by
gains which arise largely from the
direct contributions of the poor, in
rents, interest, ETC., the condition
of the latter gradually grows worse.
To this may be traced most of the
crime and misery of the land. The
prisons and lunatic asylums teem-
ing with victims, the charity hos
pitfalls, poorhouses and potters'
fields filled to overlooking, and
throughout the country those thous-
ands of homeless wanderers known
as " tramps." OF course the gold
barons will laugh at any one who
says that these things are the re-
suits of the decentralization of silver.
Other causes have been at work
but this is the chief cause.
We have a country of boundless
resources, possessing almost every
variety of climate and soil. capable
of producing nearly everything that
the heart or mind of man can de
sire; land that is blessed as nc
other region of the earth with
splendid rivers, dense forests,
mountains and valleys, lakes and
plains, and a seaboard of marvellous
extent, beauty and utility, with
harbors that could hold all the
fleets of the world. 1t seems i'm
possible to credit that in such a
land, and under just and benef-
cent government, there can be
women and children wanting fol
food and clothes and the common
est necessaries of life, and strong
men by millions, able and anxious
to work, who cannot find the oppor-
tunity to cam a livelihood for their
little ones.
But this condition exists, and
there must be a cause for it. What
ever the other causes may be, the
fundamental difficulty is the cur
rency-its infficiency in volume,
the imperfectiOns of its circulation,
and its DEAFNESS through the appre-
citation of gold.-U. S. Senator, j.
p. Jones, in October Arena.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-10-16

Thus far the goldbug press and
speakers have produced no argu-
ment only abuse and epithets. The
following are few of their choice
epithets-idiots, fanatics, sore
heads, anaschists, fools, socialists,
communists, cranks, silver cranks,
dervishes, regulators, thieves,
pirates, jacobins, demagogues,
haboes, frauds, humbugs. The
people find no argument in these
names and have concluded the gold
bugs have none which is the fact.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-10-16
Creaking Doors,

The simple remedy for a creak-
ing door is to apply a little sweet
oil with feather to the hinge.
The Objectionable sound will stop
Immediately, and the door shut
with ease.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-10-16

The gold standard has strapped
upon the hacks of American labor
ers-the producing and tax paying
class, a yearly tax that is four times
the cost of the German standing
army! This army numbers $780,
900 men.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-10-16
Trunk Packing Hint.

If India rubber bands are put
around bottles carried in a satchel
or packed in box they will pre-
vent the bottles from grinding to-
gether and perhaps breaking.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-10-16
THE HOUSEHOLD.

Why is it nearly all large women
think it behooves them to be kit
tenish.
There is now a feather fringe
used as finish for boas and col
larettes.
Nothing so loudly proclaims or
denies the lady as the condition of
her skirt braid.
Few men remember their we'd
ding anniversaries, but their wives
never forget them.
All, ha! 1t has come at last. The
Women's Christian Temperance
Union is after root beer.
Mirrors are being used extern
sively in narrow halls to help out
by reflection the very little space
given to that part of the house.
The plainest sitting room or
dining room may be given a cheer
full, home like air by the addition
of a few Towering plants, scattered
about in bright colored jardinieres.
All sorts of dainty lace trimmed
dressing table and bureau covers
may be purchased in any size, and
nothing gives a bedroom a daintier
appearance than such feminine
accessories.
The newest lace curtains are in
deepest ecru and cream, and are
distinguished by an deliberately
wrought border and exquisite med
allions set at intervals in the body
of the curtain.
Quite as many people buy pos
tiers now at the book stores and
newsstands as purchase magazines.
If you are very literary and have
not room plastered all over with
posters, instead Of wall paper, you
are quite decidedly back number.
The really particular housewife
prides herself on nothing so much
as her linen closet, and now that
hemstitched linen pillow eases and
sheets may be bought at so reason
able a price she quite disdains
those that are machine stitched or
were simply hemmed by hand.
The musk melon puff is the latest
French finish to the tops of sleeves
made tight from wrist to shoulder.
The puff is short and full, and
shirred into crescent shaped ridges
at equal distances apart. There
is little or no fullness just under
the arms. The puff is lined with
tatfeta silk before it is shirred into
its melon shape.
Among the interesting and sur
prising developments of the year is
the announcement by the leading
costumers that the average waist is
at least two inches larger than it
was a year ago. This is called the
bicycle waist, and its advent is
hailed with delight by philanth-
ropists and all those who are in
terested in the welfare of the
human family.
An effort is being made to
popularize fashion of using black
and white that prevailed to some
extent a number of years ago. A
silk of lengthwise stripes of black,
gray and white is made up in flat
plalts. The arrangement is such
that the black stripe makes the
shadow, the gray the intermediate
and the white the outside of the
plait. This is nodded on truly
artistic lines, and the result is just
what might be expected from such
a skillful combination and arrange
ment. There are shadings pro
duced by mixtures Of black, white
and gray silk muslin, and ribbons
of the three colors are lavishly
used.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-10-16

NANTED;-Severalt Trustworthy gentlemen or
w ladies to travel in Maryland for established
reliable house Salary $50 and expenses Steady
position. Enclose reference and self-addressed
stamped envelope. The Dominion Company, 3rd
Floor, Omaha Bldg, Chicago, Ill.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-10-16
Remember

aImpoant addressing
ham communicating private ills
whose experience is greater than
Pinka,
willing her you
gladly every free
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08

Notices have been posted IN the An
tfoScog&in mills Lewiston. that. begin
cenl viii 20 into effect. This puts the
al-;es back to y here they were when thu
increase was nadc last June. The reason
FOR he reduction is low price of goods
nd the dul tifaer.
y general cut down In all departments
OF line Pcpperell and l.aconia mills, Bid
deiotd, TO take effect May Is. was
officially announced. Wednesday noon.
! ne average reduction IL about nine per
cent. ana the new schedule practically
conforms with that in effect prior TO the
lnerease made in June OF last year.
ioui $50 hands are affected by the cut
GoV u.
The first through trip OF the season
from Boston 10 Raneeiey will be made.
ne.t Saturday night. the Phillips IL
ti4nEeie! beginning on It's summer time
thiA in the lakes ana il is thought that
by that time or by next Monday at the
latest they Will be open for fishing There
lave been no through connections since
the close Of tho hunting season.
Ellen Dolley. convicted at the January
term of numbering the infant child OF
Ter daughter. Rose Dolley. was brought
into court at Portland Tuesday ana
dressed in black ana sat sohhing until
told h! the clerk to stand up and hearken
10 he sentence of the court. which was
That she be confined in the State prison
"a Thomaston for the term of her
.nt.ural life
The effects of the notice recently post
81 by the Westbro0k Manufacturing
Company is seen in that CITY nearlv
every day 4 number OF families have
already left toxin. while others are max
iHS preparations to do so. one grocer
states that he lost four cash customers
in one day. last week by removals. ANA
i; fore The end Of the present month. at
y high time the mills close. many other
traders. ii is predicted. will suffer from
the same cause
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08
IN AUGUSTA.
Augusta Bicycle Club Votes to Have League
Meet. Memorial Day.

BY a vote of 5 to 4. the Augusta
Bicycle Club voted, Thursday evening,
at the annual meeting of the club. to
hold the spring meet of the Maine Di-
vision of the J.. y. W., in this city, on
Memorial day
Arrangements will at once be made
for the races and other features for
til meet.
AT the regular election, the following
officers we're elected: President, w $.
Burbank; LIST vice president, DR.. G. +.
Hathorne; "a vice president. c. S.
lIchbo1n; Ord vice president, a. S.
Bangs: captain, e NJ. Hayes LIST lieut..
L. Ii. jenkins; I'd lieut., f. f. Barber;
secretary and treasurer. Will c. Miller:
collector. Rupert Jackson. The presi-
dent, 1st vice president and secretary
VIII constitute an executive committee.
y committee of arrangements was
created as follows: w. c. Miller, E. f.
Harber, w. S. Burbank, DR.. G. L.
Hathorne, and F. NJ. Hayes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08
Augusta Lodge A. 3. +.

Augusta Lodge. American Benefit
Society, held a well attended meeting
last evening, and admitted Is more
charter members, among them Rev
Geo. II. Pope of the Friends. and Rev
Chas. S. Cummings of the Methodist
church, Joseph H. Wall of the asses
sors G. w. Richards Of the Journal
and number more ladies. This brings
the total membership to 1873 and the
vote of last meeting to close the char
ter at that meeting was rescinded sc
that admission at the present low rate
may be obtained for short while
longer.
A fire musical and literary enter
tainment is on the cards for next meet
Ing. A new French lodge is being
talked up and meeting will be held al
DR.. Clements house, next Monday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08
NARROW ESCAPE.
Lille Hazel Oliver Badly Burns Her Mo. III
With Carb0iic Acid.

Hazel Oliver. the G-years old daugh-
t Of George Oliver. living on Arsenal
street. had a very narrow escape
! thursday afternoon, from being ter
fbly, if not fatally burned.
II seeIns that while playing about her
yard, she found bottle lying amongst
$. me debris, which contained carbolic
acid. She put the bottle against her
lips to tast the contents. The poor
litle girl was fearfUlly burned. and al
iiost frantic with pain. ran into her
house. \ physician was at once sum
noncd. and she was given relief. but
not until she had suffered much.
she was very comfortable, in the
evening. and nothing serious is antci-
rated, bat was a narrow escape.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08

a.a5 - s-alas y
hungry, cheap lot. to go around steal
irg such stuff. That they are no: ex-
perts Is we'll shown by their not get
tiAg through the door In Mr.. Locks
hc use leading from the cellar to the
main house, as the lock was only an
ordinary one.
q. A. Hussey living on Bangor street,
II ports that the burglars evidently
made an attempt upon his house. by a
cellar window. The man made a mis-
tako, however. BY opening the wrong
window, as he landed ON n pile Of coal,
making a frighttul racket, which
a awakened the household, and the men
Il d.
Another resident on that street, says
tstat he had call from the men, hear
iag them in u deep consultation be-
meath his window.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08

The example of w. w. Brewer, Esq,
justice of the peace and prominent
citizen of Mt. jewett, Pa, is worthy of
emulation. He says: Il never leave
home without bottle of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy and always recommend it to
my friends. 1t is the best I ever used
and never fails to give immediate re-
lief For sale by City Drug Store
Hallowell. mwf, folrm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08

Hon. f. o. Beal of Bangor, Dr. Bailey
of Portland, and Hon. J. NJ. Deering OF
Saco, appeared before the Governor
and Council relating to the continuance
of their work as cattle commissioners
By reason of the large amount of work
done by the cattle commissioners for
nearly exhausted. The commissioners
desired to lay the matter before the
Governor and Council for them to de-
termine whether the necessary work
should be continued.
y full hearing was given the commits
sioners. During the progress of the
hearing. the Governor stated that the
protection of the live stock of Maine
against contagious diseases was of the
greatest Importance. AID that it was a
matter which should not be neglected,
and that any necessary expenditure by
the commissioners to properly protect
this great interest of the State and pro-
tect the public health was justitid bic.
notwithstanding the appropriation was
exhausted. The Governor and Council
authorized the commissioners to carry
forward the necessary work.
The session adjourned at $50. until
the next session. which will probably
he nei1 June
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08
Man and Wife.
(FyOm the Boston Globc.)

The following letter tells plain, straightforward story,
watch every man and interested Hundreds of just
people, whose hopeless lives have suddenly frightened by
the wonderful discovery of Prof Dix Crosby, of Dartmouth
College. No wonder that like Eugene Low pronounce
Purtana GAS great a discovery as electricity"
8 Mt. Vernon Place, Charlestown,
To the public:
We know the sery that is caused bv
stomach troubles, for both my wife and
have been SO afflicted wi tn suffering of
the worst sort that there seemed no longer
any hope Of health comfort. In
fact, my wife's life was despaired Of, and
I was about to give up active employment.
Mrs. Gale was for number of years a
victim of dyspepsia, which grew more and
severe until she was completely pros
trated. She sent into the country by
her doctor, but when she returned she could
not stand up wi thout support. For long
time she unable to eat solid food, and
diet of prepared mi TX she was un-
able to gain strength or escape suffering.
We sought the best advice we could obtain,
but the result was failure in every case.
When first tried Puritana we were
Without other hope and far my wife
was concerned, I did not believe that she
would recover. After a few weeks
there q marked change and from that
time on her Improvement grew rapid
from day to day. The stomach trouble dis
appeared and her whole system
brought into healthy condi ion.
Mrs. Gale belongs to the Daughters Of
Rebekah and other Charlestown societies,
and when She could attend the meetings,
and also eat her share Of the dainties,
it was a great surprise to the ladies who
had known of her infirmi ty. For the first
time in years she found that she could eat
a piece of New England pie, and her
stomach digests any food.
My own suffering has been so great that
l could not engage in any exhausting occu-
patton. The effect of Puri tana in my case
has been only less wonderful than in the
case Of my wife. I have received greater
benefits from it than from all other medi-
cines and the doctors put together, and
recommend it in the hi CHEST terms to my
friends.
We bless the day when heard of
Purit ana, for it has given life.
e//ze~''~< co><< ~MA. BILL IT'LL.
Mr. Gale has been for many years connected with the
Maine railroad, and his word good any mans bond
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08

Arbor day was observed in the city
schools. Thursday, by reading the
Governors proclamation, and appro-
pirate exercises. The schools will be
closed, Friday Z
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08

Frank Butler formerly of this city
has recently purchased n fine house
ana lot in Somervile, Mass, which ht
win occupy with his family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08

Harry Southland and c. II. Backing
ton returned, Thursday, from a fish
i;g trip with Il string of trout. They
caught them back Of the proverbial
Mrs. Morso's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08

Burdock Blood Riftars - -,n+''r@''
true remedy for constipation and kim
dred ills 1t acts directly on the
bowels. the liver. the skin. and while
cleansing the blood imparts strength
to the digestive organs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08

George Grotton, who has been spend
ing the past IS months in California
has returned to his home in this city
He will remain in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08

Charles l.. May, secretary of the Nj.
afternoon. on business connected with
tho association. He will return. Tues
ti,7-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08

George y. Lawrence and James E.
DeVine went to North Pittston. Thurs
day, to visit the formers brother
Daniel Lawrence. who is i'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08

L. YOU want to see an indication of
real summer weather, step into Pink
ham & Sherburnes and sec the piles
upon piles of straw hats, both cXpen-
siVc ANA cheap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08

Mrs. Blaine. accompanied by Mrs
Uamrosch. and Miss Alice Damrosch
left for Bar Harbor, Thursday after
noon, on the express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08

Mrs. G.. A. Yeaton returned to South
Plttston, Thursday. after visiting her
daughter Mrs. Robert Shea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08

D. l.. Dipock met with a painful ac-
cident to his eye, Wednesday night
While at work at Bangs Bros window
frame mandatory on the East side
He was driving nail when a small
making a bad cash in it. He left for
Portland, Thursday afternoon, to re-
ccive expert treatment. He has the
sympathy of his many friends. as the
injury is likely to prove a serious one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08

The Winthrop Street quartette has
been engaged to sing at the Memorial
services to be held at Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08
COUNCIL MEETING.
Petitioners in Graves Pardon
Given Leave to Withdraw.
Appropriation Of Cattle Commission
Expended But Will Continue.
Nominations Of Governor Confirmed Session
Adjourned 10 June I, Probably.

Governor Clcaves and the Executive
Council were in session. Thursday
afternoon. at the Capitol from 4 until
$50 O'Clock. the entire Council being
present.
The petition for the pardon of Calvin
Graves the game warden murderer,
who is now in States prison under life
sentence, was taken up in executive
session.
The petitioners were given leave to
withdraw
Graves, 1t Will be remembered killed
two wardens. in Washington county,
some years ago, while the latter were
about TO take his dog. The claim of
the petitioners was based on self de
fence. from the statement that the
wardens had previously made remarks
which were overheard by Graves. serv-
ng to make him apprehensive for his
own safety.
The hearing of the petitioners was
held before the Governor and Council
last January. at which time the petit
ton was tabled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08

The Della Collins made her regular
trip up from Gardiner. Thursday. not
vithstandlng the Kennebec did not
come through from Boston, The little
steamer took back to Gardiner,
amongst other freight, so empty ink
barrels from the Vickery & Hill Pub
fishing Company. and a lot OF some
Ii barrels OF apples.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08

The Russell Weymouth base ball nine
will meet the George Williams aggre-
cation, in a contest of the national
game, on the East side Saturday after
noon at 9 o'clock 1t will be one of the
greatest games ever played in this city
say those who know.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08

| The Capital Stars and Pettingill
| Corners will cross bats, Saturday after
| noon. at the park.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08

II every citizen We're to plant tree
Of some kind, just for once on Arbor
day, what a lot of satisfaction and
pleasure. and beauty might be given
this already beautiful city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08

The nominations made by the Go,
ernor were regularly confirmed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08

Charles D. Wood of Winthrop. was
IN the city. Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08

The mines representing the William
r. Smith Grammar school, and the
Central Streets of Gardiner will play
ball this afternoon, at the park. Gill
Icy andi Curry will be the battery for
The Augustus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08

The session adjourned at $50. until
the next session, which will probably
be held. Juno l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08

r. A Barr of Sidney. was in Augusta
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-08
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

Charles Milliken was in Waterville
Thursday
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-29
YOUR child

You note the difference in
children. Some have nearly
every ailment, even with
the best of care. Others far
more exposed pass through
unframed. Weak children
will have continuous colds
in winter, poor digestion in
summer. They are with
out power to resist disease,
they have no reserve
strength. SCOTS Emulsion
of cod liver oil, with hypo-
phosphites, is liver oil
partly digested and adapted
to the weaker digestions of
children.
SCOTT & BowNH, Chemists, New York. soc and sl.oo