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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-08

Col. Sabin, editor of the Washington
News Letter, didn't relish our little phil
ippic on his presidential chart and quotes
a Western goldbug's opinion against
Bryan, approving the Letters" denun-
citation of Bryan and commentator of
Mckinley. No use going so far for such
endorsement of McKinleyisn1. Any of
the great Rothschild morning dailies of
the Eastern cities furnish the same every
day.
For our part we do not care a fig for
either Mckinley or Bryan as individuals.
1t is the principles these men stand for
that are in issue and will continue to be.
Men are less all issue than ever before in
this country. Mckinley and Mckinley
ism stand for trusts, monopolies and an
oligarchy of gold. Bryan stands for, and
advocates the cause of the masses and an
American policy as distinct and we'll de-
fined from McKinleyism as monarchy is
from popular government Col. Sabin
has strongly allied himself to this aristo-
cratic side and is extolling Mckinley,
whose policy, if he has any, is the oppo-
site of what it was half dozen years ago.
The fact is that Mckinley is mere pawn
in the hands of relentless oligarchy that
values neither life, or justice, or honor,
or consistency. Mr.. Mckinley is all abb
solute cipher in the hands of this power.
That the business" men are stuck on
him and his conservative" policy is
popy-cock. Who are the business"
men? Wall street gamblers claim they
are the "business men, of this country.
The bankers in their associations tell us
they are the "business men," and that
they are the shapers of the financial policy
of this country. No other class dares
claim to be Cuisines" men nowadays
Mr.. Mckinley bows in mild submission
to this power, and strange to say Col.
Sabin sees something to admire in this
and calls it conservative, while Bryan,
denouncing this foreign policy in vigor-
Gus Saxon and defending the cause of the
people is called "demagogue" INDUCING
in "pyrotechnic" language, by the whole
goldbug press and by Col. Sabin too
Colonel, feel of yourself and see where
you're cat" Neither Bryan nor Nc
Kinley may be a candidate in 1900 but
the policies they now represent will be in
issue.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-08
Godbug Insanity.

We commented somewhat on the "gold
craze" or insanity recently and how its
most virulent type was being developed.
The following is a case in point which we
clip from that incurable patient of the
gold craze, The Press of Philadelphia
cit sometimes happens us to meet
man who seems perfectly master of him
self until one particular subject is men
toned, and then, alas He seems all
right on arithmetic and ethics until the
word silver is pronounced, then he does
not see why forty cents worth of silver
should not pay debt of a hundred cents,
and why the Government should not buy
several hundred million ounces of silver
at market price ranging up to sixty or
seventy cents an ounce and find itself,
when the market price has fallen, having
achieved loss of great many millions
of dollars, every cent of which must
sooner or later come out of the wages of
the people"
No silver man ever was met by the
editor of the Press who made such crazy
statement as that No one but a goldite
talks or even thinks of paying any debt
great or small, with 40 cents worth of
silver, or of the government buying a
single ounce OF silver. All such lunacy
comes from goldbug brains. All silver
men advocate paying debts with Uncle
Sans legal tender dollars, and coming
silver for the people who take it to the
mint, not the government to "buy sew
eral hundred million ounces"
There is quite wide and we'll under
stood difference between a private citizen
and an officer of the law executing Legal
functions. If a private citizen attempts to
arrest criminal, the criminal may resist
to the death in selfdeiense, but if a war
rant is placed in the humble citizen s
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-08
The Farmers Institutes.

The district committees appoint
ed last year by State Director of
Farmers Institutes w. l.. Amoss,
were called to meet him on Monday
at Elkton to make arrangements for
holding the Institute in this county.
Arrangements were made to hold
the first days institute at Elkton,
December Sth, and at Rising Sun
the next day, December 9th. The
lecturers are George t. Powell, of
New York, one of the best known
men in Agricultural lines in the
United States; FL. J. Patterson,
chemist and Vice-Director of the
Maryland Agricultural Experiment
Station; James E. Rice, graduate of
Cornell University, is a noted
authority on poultry and small
fruits.
The program for the day is as
follows:
10 a. NIL. J. Patterson, "Fer-
tilizers, their Preparation and Ap-
plication."
1;30 p. m.-James L. Rice, elbow
to Raise a Corn Crop"
1880 p. m.-George I. Powell,
"Nature and its Attractions-Why
Young People Desert the Country
for the City,
The evening lecture at Elkton
will be especially for the school
children. The subjects selected by
the committee for each day will be
announced before the institute
meetings take place, and the public
will have ample opportunity of
Judging their Importance and in
terest to the farm and household.
We can assure those who attend
these institutes that rare treat is
in store for them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-08

German has deliberately served notice
upon the advocates of the Chicago plat
form that they are fools and cranks, and
that he does not need their assistance.
He was earnestly exhorted to stand by
the Chicago platform, and was told that
by falling to do so he would drive away
earnest Democrats. He replied in effect,
let them go. He was advised to cut loose
from Rasin's corrupt methods, but he pre-
ferred the assistance of Rasin to that of
all others. Democrat.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-08

IsS1 Bon Ton Syrup and White Lily
Drips lead i'll syrups.
Coffee in packages-our Santos is a fine
coffee. Old Govt Java IN stock. Green
Coffee, Teas and Spices.
City Sugar Cured Skinned Hams and
Breakfast Bacon, very fine.
Our own Lard.
Cabbages, Potatoes and Vegetables.
2oo-lb. full weight Ground Alum Salt,
by the sack or bushel.
Woodenware, Willow-ware, Queens
ware, Agateware, &c.
Lowney's Fancy Mixtures in 4 and Z
ib. boxes, just received.
Fresh Pork, Lard, Sausage and Scrapple.
Cor. Queen & Cherry SITS,
Rising sun, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-08

Nothing knocks out the Republican
cause so completely as their leaders
attempts to exemplify the principles of
the party. Reeds attempt under the
caption of Prosperity" which was pnb-
lished and Landed in the "court" journals,
was a sorry effort for one ofthe party's
greatest men. He made his party
'fatalist" party.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-08

1t is only about seven weeks since any
Improvement at all was observed. This
so-called "wave of prosperity is very far
from being general. Wheat has fallen in
the last three weeks, cotton has fallen.
Wages are lower than they were nine
months ago, and no one can tell how long
even the present activity will last.-7Ae
BimetaLliSt.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-08
The Southern Railway.

IT'S TRACKS GRIDIRoN THE SOUTH.
If you are going to any point in the
South, Southwest, Mexico or California,
ask for ticket via the Southern Rail
way. If reaches all prominent points. All
cheerfully furnished by Jno.
NJ. Beall, District Pass Agent, SIS Chest
nut Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-08

Certainly you don't want to sniff with
dyspepsia, constipation, sick headache,
sallow skin and loss of appetite. You
Risers for these complaints or you would
have been cured. They are small pills
but great regulators. Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-08
To FIoriua.

THE FLORIDA LIMITED VIA THEsoUTHERN RAILWAY
TO BE RESUMED IN JANUARY, 1898.
The management of the Southern Rail
way is arranging for even handsomel
equipment and faster schedules than have
heretofore been given to Florida travel
Be sure to ask for your ticket via the
Southern Railway. Write to Jno NJ.
Beall, Dist Pass Agent, SIS Chestnut St
Philadelphia, for all information.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-08

Small precautions often prevent great
DeWitt's Little Early Risers
are very small pills in size, but are most
effective in preventing the most serious
forms of liver and stomach troubles. They
cure constipation and headache and reg
ulate the bowels. Eli T, Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-08

Running sores, INDECENT ulcers and
similar troubles, even though of many
years standing, may be cured by using
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. 1t soothes,
strengthens and heals. 1t is the great
pile cure. Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-08

No man or woman can enjoy life or
accomplish much in this world while suf-
fering from torpid liver. DeWitt's Lit
tie Early Risers, the pills that cleanse
that organ, quickly. Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-08
The Tennessee Centennial.
TWO DAILY TRAINS TO NASHVILLE VIA
THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY.-CHEAP
EXCURSION RATES

EXCURSION RATES.
The Tennessee Centennial and Inter
national Exposition which opened at
Nashville May 1st is national event of
international importance and the whole
world is cordially invited to come, and to
come via the Southern Railway, through
Asheville and "The Land of the Sky"
Through Pullman sleepers are operated
daily, from Philadelphia to Nashville
through this the most interesting and
picturesque region in America. The
excursion rates authorized are low enough
to tempt you. Write to Jno. M. Beall,
District Passenger Agent, S2S Chestnut
Street, Philada., Pa, for full information
and beautifully illustrated pamphlet de-
scriptive of the Exhibition and "The
Land of the Sky"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-08
Friday, Oct. 8, 1897.

Very few people are in love with
Mckinley good times, they are so hard
strapped. The big trusts like them, their
big newspapers tell us every morning.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-08
To JacksonviIIe--St. Augustine.


WAY TO BE RESUMED.
The Southern Railway now operates
two trains daily to Jacksonville and ST.
Augustine, and will inaugurate a third.
the Florida Limited, in January, 1898. II
you are going to Florida at any season OF
the year, you should ask for tickets via
the Southern Railway. All information
can be obtained by writing Jno. NJ. Beall,
District Passenger Agent, SIS Chestnut
Street, Philadelphia.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-08
To Atlanta and New Orleans.
THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY IS THE SHORT
EST AND BEST ROUTE.

Be sure to call for a ticket via the
Southern Railway. Two trains leave
Broad Street Station daily, carrying
through sleeping cars. For further in
formation write to Jno. NJ. Beall, District
Pass. Agt,, SIS Chestnut ST., Philada., Pa.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-08

RISING SUN, MD
RISING SUN, MD

Our alterations and departments are near
ing completion. We commenced yesterday to open
the many of new goods that have been in stor-
age for weeks awaiting opportunity to be
placed in position.
One room, 7o442, deo0ted TO
Clothing, Shoes and Hats.
One room, 5It2I, for Wall
Paper, Ladies and CAlld,eu's
Goats, W1a3be,s, Tea GoaOus
Dress Skirts, Jackets &C.
In Main Sales Room you will find line of
Dress Goods that will be difficult to surpass. Much
time and care has been taken for their selection
In Basement pou come in contact with Decorat-
ed Dinner and Tea Sets Lamps and Fancy Queens
Novelties
furniture and Carpet Department -
We call special attention this week to new line
of Couches. Something fine and attractive at the
lowest prices yet quoted
YoURsT
{. r. BURLINGTON.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-08

They Continued to Spread in Spite
OF Treatment but Now They are
Healed-A Wonderful Work,


"For many years 1 have been great
sufferer with varicose veins on one of my
limbs. My foot and limb became dread
fully swollen. When I stood up / could
feel the blood rushing down the veins of
this limb. One day accidentally hit my
foot against some object and sore broke
out which continued to spread and was
exceedingly painful. I concluded I
needed blood purifier and began taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla. In short time
those dreadful sores which had caused
me so much suffering, began to heal. I
kept on faithfully with Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla, and in a short time my limb was
completely healed and the sores gave me
no more pain. cannot be too thankful
for the wonderful work Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla, has done for me-" MRS. A. E.
gibson, Hartland, Vermont.
Hoods sa psfiiia
Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-08
WORTHINGTON'Sl

The season for heavier underwear and better and
rubbes has struck suddenly and while you casting
about to repenish in these lines, have hesitation
saying, ave have what want.' The whole line
derwear now in and everything prepared for heavy winter
trade-Men's, Ladies' and Chdren's
Boots and Shoes have mostly arrived and profit
ing by past experience have dropped everything has
given us trouble heretofore and retained the best
Ladies' and Misses to arrive This week
New NOVELTIES IN DRESS GooDs-A special 25 line
extra good value.
We have the agency the largest New York
Ladies' Cloak houses Cloth samples of the
ferent styles and qualities Chdrens Coats and
Capes.
If you want Flour equal the finest try Golden-nk
Finest Groceries usual.
EDw.. II. woRTHlMcToN.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-08

Moments are useless if triAed away; and
they are dangerously wasted if consumed
by delay in cases where One Minute
Cough Cure would bring immediate relief.
Eli T. Reynolds.
The Press., 1897-03-11
WOMEN OF ARMENIA.
English Customs Are Slowly Reachir
 Them-The Mothers Rule.

English Customs Are Slowly Reaching
 Them-The Mothers Rule.
 The Armenian girl is little troubled with education, beyond household du- ties, spinning and needlework-and at this last accomplishment she is always an expert, especially at embroidery unless, indeed, she attends one of the excellent Armenian mission schools car ried on in many towns, where she will learn English, French and possibly her own language, for Armenians not infre- Quently adopt the vernacular of the country wherein they live. She will al- SO acquire a thirst for fiction, English and French. The Armenian girl is deep ly sentimental and likes to read of love, and marriage is, of course, the ultima Thule of her ideas. This little matter is generally arranged by her mother, and nowhere are women of more importance or hold more weight in the family ooun- oils. The mother is at the head of the patriarchal establishment, in which her sons their wives and often her nephews and nieces dwell. She rules her sons and sons' wives, the latter, perhaps, with a somewhat severe hand, especially dur ing the first year of their married lives, when, except to attend church, they may not go out, though, when the daughters in law in their turn become mothers greater liberty is permitted them.
 In more advanced portions of the con- munity a girls choice is practically un- restricted. and it is we'll that it is so, for the Armenian church strenuously op- l hr hnn6 iS only soluble by death. Not infrequently the girls chuice falls upon an English man or other European, and many merchants and telegraph officials in Persia and Turkey find them excellent wives.
 The Armenian national costume con. sists of voluminous skirt of heavy bro- caded material. tight sleeved bodice of the same stuff, much embroidered about the front, with handsome filigree silver belts marking the waist. The head coverings are fichus of fringed embroid- cred silk, and a multitude of chains and coins hang round their necks. In winter the embroidered bodice is ex- changed for wadded one, and huge felt shoes are worn over the ordinary boots to keep out the biting cold. Though the Armenian women do not wear veils to conceal their features as a point of re- igion, they not infrequently do cover their faces with gauge or a corner of 8 shawl.
 Some of the younger women, however, have discarded their native costume for that of London three years ago, and they are evidently not quite at ease in their newly acquired corsets. They copy the fashion plates in English papers and produce wonderful combinations of pink, blue and violet, which are further adorn ed with quantities of brilliant jewelry. They are full of curiosity regarding the life of civilized nations, particularly in the matter of marriage, and never miss an opportunity of obtaining information on the subject. St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The Press., 1897-03-11
DIR. HOLMES.
He Tells 8 Little Girl of an Adventur
 When He Was Q Hoy.

He Tells 8 Little Girl of an Adventure
 When He Was a Boy.
 Isabella Graham Murdock contributes to St. Nicholas an experience of her school day life. in which she quotes the following interesting letter that she re- ceived from Oliver Wendell Holmes:
 BOSTON, March 15, 1880.
 MY DEAR MISS IsABELLA-Here is one little incident of my life which have never told in print:
 When I was a little boy, got upon a raft one day-a few boards laid together-which doated about in 8 pond-a very small pond, but rather bigger round than dinner table It was big enough, anyhow, to drown 8 little boy, and came pretty near doing it, for, while was stepping over @ edge of the raft, slip ped and went souse into the water. remember great sound in my ears-"gug- gle, guggle," said it was when they asked me about it-and desperate struggle, feeling that was going to be drowned, just as little Sam Childs had been. and then all at once my whole past life seemed to flash before me as 6 train of cars going a thousand miles an hour if such a speed were possible-would pass in one long crowded streak before the eyes of a person standing by the railroad. had never heard that this was a common experience with persons who are near drown ing, but I have since heard of many cases where the same flash of their past lives has come before drowning people who have been rescued and have told about it. You may put this story in your essay, if you like.
 Iget a great many letters from young per sons, and it takes great deal ot my time to | answer them, so think am quite good na- | tured this evening to tell you all this. Don t | you think so, dear Miss Isabella? Very truly | yours, OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES.
The Press., 1897-03-11
The Horned Rattlesnake.

The oldest specimen of the snake family known to the American natural ist, not taking into consideration the two headed snake and other monstrosi- ties of that ilk, is the horned rattle snake, which up to a few years ago was thought to be one of the rarest as we'll as one of the most poisonous of serpents. Prior to the time when Dr. c. Hart Merriam made the famous Death valley exploring expedition, in 1892 8. but few specimens of it, and those mostly from the western desert regions, had been col lected. The Death valley explorers say that Death valley is literally alive with them. They have horns on top of their heads and are the smallest rattlers known.-St. Louis Republic.
The Press., 1897-03-11
Costly Etiuuette.

The latest pamphlet published by the commission of historical manuscripts in London contains the following interest ing and curious travesty on etiquette: |: "The Duke and Duchess of Norfolk, having been summoned to appear before the house of lords in 1899 in order to plead their suit for divorce, it was de- bated whether the lord chancellor, sit ting as chairman, should lower his dig nifty by lowing to the duchess and speak ing to her only with his cap ill his hand This question was argued for several days in the house of lords until debate exhausted itself and several duels result. cd. At length it was decided that the lord chancellor should first receive the bows of the duke and duchess and re- turn them with uncovered head and aft CT that he should replace his cap." This rule was followed to the letter and is still adhered to today when similar con- tinRencies arise
The Press., 1897-03-11
cuvNOR,S DAY.

srwuz Rov'nor's day at the county fair. M@ mn my gal ies' come fun there, An we heard the speech 'at the gov'nor made. How he toll the farmers about their trade, Rickommended wheat sown in July To cheat the chinch bug an Hessian fly. He used to plant corn already popped, An 1t kep' a-growin an never stopped Till ies' afore Chris'mus an hung on the trees In little lace bags as nice as you please. Aaid small watermilions wuz better n big, Cause they wouldn break the supportln tw1g. ektmmilk cheese wuz his favorite kind. Fer rich food he alluz wuz inclined. So he liked his cheese 'ith the skimmin's in. An, my, jes' didn't them farmers grin To hear him talk bout waterin stock By h'isttn 'em down 'ith @ rope an block To the water below eff the bank wuz high, Cause exercise made the cows run dryl An he said hay wouldn't get sour an black Ef you put some ice in the midst of the stack To keep it fun health. An how the boys Would 'preciate better a farmers joys Elf he run the grin stone 'ith bicycle rig An fitted the blow 'ith the seat of gig. An our wives would bloom like a Sharon rose Elf we chartered 8 Chinee to wash the clothes So't they could rest an paint chiney jugs 'Ith cranes an dragons an flies an bugs. B'Rosht a mighty, wut doesn't he knowP 'Twould puzzle an almanac to show. Oh, he's Q wise'n, the gov nor is,
 To tell the people about their biz.
 But III bet a cooky next county fair That p'tic'lar gov'no he won't be there.
 -J. L. HeatOn in "The Quilting Bee."
The Press., 1897-03-11
A Young STan's Achievements.

The Rev. Charles Fl. Parkhurst, D. D., writes of 'The Young Man on the Fence" in The Ladies' Home Journal.
 He believes that ''when all has been said that admits of being said in regard to a young mans equipment for life and in regard to what he ought 10 do and what be ought to eschew, it still remains fact that his acquisitions and his achievements will depend principally on his way of looking at life and on the spirit with which he takes hold of life. He can deal with it at arms length or he can grip it at short range. He can treat the world as an article of virtu to be elegantly inspected, or he can han dle it as practical commodity to thrust his hands into. He can approach it with m eye of half supercilious interrogation, or he can come down upon it with a plump bound that means respect, confi- dence and the will to have frank com- merco with it. There is enough in al- most any young fellow to get a great deal into life if he has the disposition to construe things with a degree of seri- ousness, and by seriousness I do not mean sourness, but practical earnestness the spirit, namely. that will prevent his looking upon the world as being lit- tie better than an ill timed joke, awk- ward enough to make the whole thing uncomfortable and ludicrous enough to excuse any sophisticated person from concerning himself much with it. "
The Press., 1897-03-11
-,A.s.An GsAILl SIlIll lDInR.

In a sketch of Sir William Martin Conway, the mountain climber and ex- plol,r of the Hln aIayas, The English Illustrated Magazine says that he has the ''cimber's s walk"-that is, a gen. tie roll of the body, with no unequal steps, but swinging his legs with rhyth mic precision. He is a slim man, but tough, full of energy and with iron muscles. When climbing the Himala- yas, he spent 84 days on snow and gla- cier. During that time he traversed from end tc end the three longest known glaciers in the world outside the polar regions and landed on the summit of Pioueer peak, 2,OOO feet high, the greatest height yet reached hy man.