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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-15
NOTICE

BY THE ORPHANS CousT FOR CECIL COUNTY,
January g. 1884.
ORDERED, That all Administrators, Ex.
ecutors and Guardians that have not stated
an account within year. come forward and
do the same, or show cause to the contrary,
or they will be cited up.
Test: r. JAMAR, Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-15

A picnic in a festive spot
Thereon, the bitter spite Of i'll
We take the best cake of the lot.
And never get bite Of it.
Chicago Record.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-15
LEAVE GOING SOUTH.
STATIONS.

Additional traius leave Broad st. for Oxford II IL
a. m and , 90 p, m Monday. Tuesday, Thursday
and Friday only. G 10 p m. Thursday and sunday
only. ll43 p. M; Sunday only, 755a. m, .Ol p m.
j, B. HUT JHINSON, J.R WOOD,
Gent. Manager. Gen. PdSs'r agent.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-15

Gayboy - Brace up. old fellow!
Where's your self-possesion?
Henpeck-Why. hic, didn't you know
[ was married ?-The Yellow Kid.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-15
GOVERNMENT POSITIONS.

If you wish one of the 150, COO
positions in the government SER
vice, this Bureau can advise you
how to proceed 10 secure it, and fit
you for passing the require d Civil
Service examination therefor,
Energy, tact and a common school
education are all the requirements
needed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-15
DHILADELPHIA, WHINING
- TON q BALTIMORE r. r.
LEAVE GOING NORTH.

CENTRAL DIVISION,
On and after November 18th, 1896. trains will
run follows:
LEAVE GOING NORTH.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-15
PATENTS, PATENTS.

This Bureau has the best facilities possible for OBJ
tanning patents and copyrights in this and foreign
countries. The chief OF this dept has had ~ years
experience as Chief Examiner, Commissioner of
Patents and Patent Attorney, and is very success
fu in securing broad patents and in the prosecution
of all patent litigation before the courts.
The advocate., 1897-08-11

Of the War Department by General
Hatch.
Senator Baker has trouble. Forty
one personal friends want the Leaven-
worth postofIice, and he can't line up
forty Of them that he is willing to
throw overheard.
Maj. J. X. Hudson will accept the
presidency Of a company which con-
trolls some new inventions which deal
with electricity, compressed air and
hydraulic motors.
The Republicans Of Cowley county
unblushinly indorse the Republican
County Commissioners who sanctioned
unnecessary expenses and steals that
amouted to $1O392
Troy Qeland's town will not use
the new text books. 1t is asserted that
the Republican County Attorney guar
antees the board immunity from the
penalties named In the law.
Lyon county pays more State tax in
proportion to its population than any
other county in the State. This is
probably accounted for by the fact that
honest assessors are elected.
The electric storm which preceded
the rain of last Wednesday night was
very lively one The dome Of the
State House was struck by lightning,
but no damage was done to it.
Silas Seaman, the newly appointed
assistant postmaster at Salina, stepped
In front Of passenger train and his
life was crushed out. The impression
is that he deliberately suicided.
In 1887 a Wichita paper printed list
Of 100 men Of that town who were re-
puted to be worth $23 100000 in the ag-
gregate. Now all that are left are
worth less than 100000, it is said.
The KiOwa County Opinion, pub
lished at Greensburg by Joel Reece, is
new Populist paper Mr. Reece's pre-
viOus success in newspaper work is
evidence that he will build up a good
paper.
After all the pardon talk it appears
that Governor Morrill, pardoned twice
as many convicts during the last six
months of his administration as Gov
ernor Leedy has in the first six months
of his.
The differences between Kansas coal
miners in the southeast district and
the operators have been adjusted ap-
parently, Better powder and semi
monthly pay days were demanded and
secured.
Governor Leedy denies the story that
he is at the head of q combination hav-
ing for its purpose the defeat of Jerry
Simpson. Mr.. Leedy says that he has
no disposition to participate in such
contests
Wellington has abolished the city
high school for one year. This is to give
the county high school chance. The
city high school will likely remain
closed permanently if the county school
is success.
Greenwood Democrats have nomi-
mated w. S. Trigg for Register of Deeds
and Will Johnston for Sheriff. 1t is ex-
pocted that the Populist convention
will nominate these candidates and fill
up the ticket with Populists.
The La Crosse Chieftain has alb
sorbed the Clarion and Is now the only
paper published at that city. Mr.. Tor
rey is making a great success of the
Chieftain and is giving his patrons a
bright, newsy, up-tO-date paper.
Senator Royal Matthews, of McPher-
son, has announced his candidacy for
the Republican nomination for Con-
gress in the Seventh district He says
that Mcpherson county wants Senator
Hessin nominated for Congress.
A recent statement shows that the
gross earnings of the Santa Fe last
The advocate., 1897-08-11
Kansas Gleanings.

A .badly-needed rain fairly covered
Kansas last Wednesday night.
Phillips county crops are reported to
be up to, If not above, the average.
Populist candidates in Saline county
will be nominated by the primary sys-
tenn.
The Graham Gem, by 4. H. McGill,
is new independent Populist paper
at Hill City.
Foreclosure proceedings on the Atch-
ison bridge over the Missouri have
been instituted.
teen years old and is the only paper in
COmanche county.
Conmanche county.
Corn reports in the local papers of
the State were much more hopeful
than usual last week.
The EldOradO Advocate compliments
the speech made by Ed. G. Little at the
Butler county convention.
The Santa Fe has spent over $15O,OOO
this year in making permanent i'm
prOvements on it's system.
The Santa Fe has been selected as
the official route Of Kansas members
of the w. r. G. to Buffalo,
India Valley wheat is new variety
which has shown splendid results In
Dickinson county this year
Judge Doster has lived in the same
house in Marion for twenty-three years.
He will now move to Topeka.
All nomination papers for all offices
must be on file not less than thirty
days previous to election day.
Decatur Republicans were honest
enough to refrain from pointing with
pride to the record Of their party.
The Populist Judicial convention in
the Riley-Clay-Mar district will
be held at Manhattan, September 2.
The Cottonwood Falls Reveille wants
grand jury called to provide for the
enforcement Of the prohibitory law,
Harvey county Republicans in
structed for Judge Simpson for renom-
ination for District Judge after a lively
fight.
The fact that the Topeka Capital op-
poses a special session leads many Pop
ullsts to believe that one should be
called.
Representative Lot Ravenscraft has
been elected president of the Clark
County Cattlemen's Protective Asso-
citation
Republicans are so scarce in Decatur
county that FIVE townships were Nn-
represented in the recent county con-
vention.
The Pittsburg Kansan opposes a spe-
cial session on the ground that no
radical or effective legislation can be
secured.
Don't blame the local merchant for
raising the prices of boots, shoes, sugar,
woolen goods, etc. 1t is the prosperity
tariff law that does 1t.
School lands west of the 9Sth merid-
ian in Kansas may now be purchased,
after being appraised in the regular
way, at not less than SO an acre.
Cy Leland says there is no danger Of
ingalls, being nominated for Congress
In the First district. He says there is
nothing to be feared in dead man.
The old settlers are organizing at
Pittsburg with view to casting their
votes for old soldiers regardless of
politics for the county officers this
year.
Chester !. Long has given out an in
terview In which he says he win not
be a candidate for Governor, but that
he would be willing to so to Congress
again.
J. G. Gordon, proprietor Of the Cope
land hotel in Toneka. thinks that all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-17
ANSON GRANGE ORGANIZED
Large ard Enthusiastic Meeting al North
Anson-The Officers Elect.

North Arson. Feb. 16.-(SpeciaD.--
An enthusiastic meeting was held here.
this afternoon, TO organize a grange.
State Deputy Ansel Hol.ay of Show
hogan, was present and formally Or
ganiZed the order. Fifty charter mem
bers joined. The officers We're elected
and installed, and Arson Grange starts
off on it's career with every promise of
success. a large number have already
sisnified their intention of uniting With
the order. and it is expected to become
one of the largest and most powerful
in this section Of Maine. The officers
are as follows: Master. d. M. Norton:
overseer, j. A. Hilton; lecturer. n. w.
c. Emery: steward, Geo. Abbott: as
sistant steward. d. ii. Record; chap
lain, W.. F. Small; treasurer, S. A.
Walker; secretary. Mrs. w. c. Emery;
gate keeper, Fred Young; Ceres. Mrs.
d. NJ. Norton: Pomona. Mrs. S. A.
Walker: Flora. Mrs. n. @. Hilton:
lady assistant steward Mrs. d. H.
Record
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-17
WILL OCCUPY GRE Re.
Proclamation by Commander
Of the Greek Forces.
Promises Protection to Life and Pro-
perry IN Name Of King George.
Italy Is Enthusiastic IN Her Sympathy for
cfssan Christians.

London. Feb. 16.-A dispatch from
Athens to the Evening News. says that
Greek troops have landed at the Bay
Of Kolymbari.
Col. Vassos, commander Of the Greek
forces In Crete, has issued the follow
Ing proclamation: Cretans: You are
suffering from the present state of
anarchy and are exposed to the ex-
cesses of fanatical populace, excuses
which have awakened national
sentiment and have deeply stirred the
Hellenic people. This lamentabIe stu
alton of a people of the same race and
the same religion. having common
destinies with ourselves, could not any
longer be allowed to exist. The King
Of the Hellenes has resolved to end this
state Of things by proclaiming Greek
occupation of the island.
In making this proclamation prom
Use in the name of King George to
Protect the lives. honor and property
OF the Inhabitants without distinction
of religion o. nationality. and to re-
spect the religious convictions Of the
inhabitants. while bringing to them
peace and law
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-17
Congressional ssstss.

Attorney General Harmon has referred
all papers and protests in the case Of the
steamer Bermuda to District Attorney
Beck at Philadelphia, for his action.
Mr.. Sherman gave notice in the Senate.
Tuesday that he would move to go into
executive session. Wednesday. on the ar
bitration treaty, and that he hoped then
to get final action on 1t.
Senator Frye, Tuesday. proposed an
amendment to the sundry civil bill pro-
viding for the retirement at the age
limit of officers of the revenue cutter SER
vice on three-quarters pay. Another
amendment offered by Mr.. Frye. appro-
PIRATES $300.GO0 for q revenue cutter for
service on the Atlantic coast, to be sta
toned ut New York.
The President. Tuesday. sent the Sem
ate the following nominations: Francis
B. Sands. District Of Columbia; to be
vice John w. Ross. term expired: Col.
q. III. Weeks. assistant Quartermaster
general. to be brigadier general and quar-
terniastcr general: Lieut.. Dol. J. q. G.
lee, deputy qilartermastcr general, to be
colonel and assistant quartermaster gene
eral: Major J. NJ. Mafshall. qsiarternnas-
ter, to he lieutenant colonel and deputy
qiiartermastcr general
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-17
ITALY IS AROUSED.
Sympathies Of the italian People Are Wholly
With the Cream Christians.

Rome. Feb. 1.-THE bold action of
Greece in attempting to solve the
Cretan question with the sword has
excited popular admiration every
where in Italy. The great Philo-Crete
agitation is being carried on through
out the country. The sympathies of
the people are entirely with the Gre
tan Christians in their struggle to
throw off the yoke of Moslem rule, and
this sympathy is taking practical FORM
Enthusiastic mass meetings have
been held in several cities, at which
the speakers traced the whole history
CT Turkish misrule in Crete, and dwelt
upon the promises CT the Porte, broken
time and again, to inaugurate reforms
in the island. At these meetings sub
scription lists were opened for the
benefit Of the struggling islanders and
Soodly sums realized.
Many young men. whose enthusiasm
has been aroused by the heroism of the
Cretan Christians and bold defiance of
Turkey by the Greeks, have volun-
teered to serve with the Christians and
numbers of them have started for
Crete.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-17
GiveR Away fih...

Mrs. Nella Daggett OF Boston. No.
recently written book. Fancy Work
and Art Decorations" that givea prnc-
teal instructions for making doSneo.
table-covers. scarfs. try cloths. pdns
cushions. etc, etc., with 80 illna.
trations. This book. together Mn
Successful Home Dyeing, " will be seut
free to any reader who will address
Diamond Dyes" Burlington. ver-
mont. inclosing 2-cent stamp.
The above liberal offer Is made to ad.
vertise the reliable Diamond Dyes, and
to get their book upon home dyeing
into the hands Of women who want to
dress well by making their old cloth
ing look like new.
The fact that Diamond Dyes have
been the standard home dyes for near.
~ twenty years. and that their sale
increases from year 10 year, is proof
positive that they have never had an
equal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-17
IN THE HOUSE.
The House Mas Pension 0sy and Passes
About twenty-five ellis.

Washington. Feb. 1G.-In the House.
veto. the bill to pension Mt so Il month
the widow of Peter II. Aliabach, a vet.
eran of the Mexican war, who I'm the
latter years of his life. was chief of the
Capitol police. Load ant:lgontzed the pro-
posed passage Of the bill over the veto
and asserted that the services of the de-
cased soldier were neither CONSPICUOUS nor
gallant. The vote resulted: Yeas. lis:
nays. ~: and two-thirds not voting in the
Affirmative. the bill failed to pass over the
veto.
Various House pension bills with Sem
ate amendments were laid before the
House and the Senate amendments agreed
to. 80 X x
The House took up the hin to regulate
and make uniform the juFisdictiOn Of
the United States circuit courts in cases
Drought for infringment Of letters patent.
circuits where the defendant lives, or
where he may have committed the acts
of infringement, or has established BUSH
ness. The bill passed.
1t was deterthined to yacatc the order.
made yesterday, for a session, tonight,
Thirtytive bis we're eon nfhs'ed a 1.,,s
25 being passed. Among the beneficiaries
were the widow of Brev.t Major Gen. 8.
A. Duncan, at $50 a month: Wesley A.
Fletcher. SO month: widow of Col
Rene A. Deerussy: SO mouth; .Grotius
N. O'Deu, cOlorel. 81 a month; widow of
Brig. Gen. Charles A. Hickman, $50 a
month: widow of Brig. Gen. Vim. yandi-
yer. $50 month.
The House ut 4.45 adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-17
WRONG MAN SHOT.
A Danforth Man Caught in
His Trap Set for Thieves.
New Grange Organized at North
Arson With Large Membership.
Fire at Richmond. Tuesday Loss, $500; In
sured- Rents Hill News.

Bangor, Feb. 16.-A queer accident
took place at Danforth, Tuesday morn
ing. about 6 O'clock. Some time ago
the store Of Oscar Darlin was burglar
lied and since that time the proprie-
tor has kept his eye out for all sus-
picicus characters. He invented an
arrangement whereby he could set his
litle and by the means OF spring il
would be discharged when one went
behind the counter
Monday. Darling saw two men hang
ing around his place of business and
he thought that they meant trouble
When he left his store at night he
rugged the trap gun. II was a Win
chester rifle and was loaded with A.
calibre cartridge.
Tuesday morning he went to the
store about o'clock. He opened the
door and went in. and without think
ing anything about the trap he had
and of went the gun.
The bali went through the left leg
about six inches above the knee and
into the right leg where il lodged Tho
legs Were. badly manglcd and the bon,
in the left leg was terribly shattered.
Physicians were quickly summoned
and the wounds were dressed. TIL.
bullet was recovered. 1t being cold
/ weather the doctors hope to save tn,
| mans leg. but some conditions MIA y
| arise which may make amputatior
| necessary. Darling runs a barbar sho,
and jeWclry store. He has a wife and
| two children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-17
IN THE SENATE.
Chandler Spsaks ea Resolution Oppesiae
Adoption q Single Gold Standard.

Washington. Feb. 16.-In the Senate,
of his resolution declaring it the sense Of
the Senate that the United States should
not permanently acquiesce in the single
gold standard. No action was taken on
the resolution. which went back to the
Vice Presidents table.
The sundry civil appropriation bill was
received from the House and referred to
the committee on appropriations.
The Indian appropriation bill was taken
up and partly read. The reading was In
terrupted SO that the Senate might so
into executive session. When the doors
were re-opened. the bankruptcy bill was
taken up. and .Hoar. in charge OF it, ex-
planned and advocated 1t. He estimated
the number of banxrupts In the United
States at 100000. Without action on the
bill the Senate adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-17
MAINE POLO LEAGUE
Holds Meeting at Brunswick Player Murphy
Awarded to Portland.

Brunswick. Feb. 6-(SpeciaD.-A meet
ing of the Maine Roller Polo League was
held here. today, the following being
present: w. w. Burnham. Portland II.
IA. Donnell, Bath; II. G. Bird. Rockland
O NJ. Snowman. Gardiner; Il. p Smart.
Augusta: G. /. Wheeler. Lewiston; and
Secretary c. w. Richards.
Much important business of IL private
nature was discussed and disposed of
The contest between Portland and Lew
iston for the services of Player Thomas
Murphy, claimed by both clubs. was set
tied by unanimous vote awarding him
to Portland.
The meeting adjourned to meet at
Swett's hotel. Portland. Feb. 81. to COM
pete the schedule for the season. 1t is
probable that the season will continue till
March 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-17

Hon. Jesse Davis OF Lisbon. whose
death has been expected anytime with
in the past few months. died at 6.l5
A. NJ. Tuesday.
Patents have been granted to Philip
Fl. Holmes. Gardiner, manufacturing
articles from fibrous materials; Her
bert ]. Hope and F. DODson, Sanford.
pen reservoir.
William X. Dudley, one of Mon
mouths prominent citizens for many
years, lies critically ill at his home in
that village. He was taken suddenly
i'll, Monday evening. with a severe
chill. having been as we'll as usual up
to O'clock. DR.. Blake Of Monmouth,
and DIR. j. A. Donovan of Lewiston,
were Immediately summoned and pro-
nounced it serious case of conges-
ton of the brain and lungs. Mr.. Dud-
ley lies in an unconscious condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-17
FIRE Ar RICHMOND.
House OF Mary Blanchard Practically Des
troyed-Loss. $500; Insured.

Richmond, Feb. 16.-tSpeciaD. AT
about o'clock. Tuesday morning. the
dwelling of Mrs. Mary L. Blanchard on
School street. was nearly destroyed by
fire, the buildings being substantially
a total loss. The fire is supposed to
have caught from defective chimney.
The place was occupied by a French
family. who escaped with their effects.
The less is estimated at $500. and is
fully insured in the Aetna. The dwell
ing was one of the Oldest in town and
was formerly owned and occupied by
the late Judah Chase. a former we'll
known resident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-17
MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE LIED.
Anyway, Editor Wagner Of Berlin Deutsehe
Tages zeituns. Goes to lail.

Berlin. Feb. ia short time ago,
the Deutsche Tages Zeitung published
an article asserting that the paragraph
stating that the Gear, on the occasion
Of his late visit to Germany, was dis
suaded from visiting Prince Bismarck
by advice from the highest government
quarter, had been inspired by the
foreign Office. Today. the editor OF the
paper. Herr Wagner, was sentenced to
two months imprisonment for having
published such assertion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-17
At KENT'S HILL.
St. Valentine Entertainment in the Art Studio
-Eromathian Society Meeting.

Kent's Hill, Feb. 1G.-(SpeciaD.-
Monday, exercises at Music hall, Miss
Forest. the art teacher, with her pupils,
assisted by the Morse String Quartet,
gave unique st. Valentines enter
tainment, consisting of music and rec
itations. followed by a grand social in
the art studio, finishing with ice cream.
etc.
On Friday evening of this week, the
Eromathian Uadies) Society will hold
it's public meeting, which win consist
of debate. topics and music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-17
why, OF COURSE NOT.
No British Commander Would Threaten Prince
George. As Is A legged.

London, Feb. 16.-In the House OF
Commons. today, George n. Curzon,
under foreign secretary, stated that
the reports that the admiral command
ing the British fleet in Cretan waters
had menaced Prince George of Greece,
with the use of force should the latter
attempt to execute the orders he had
received from the King and govern
ment of Greece. could not possibly be
true. No British commanders. he said,
could have been capable of using the
threats alleged to have been made
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-17
Senator woIeet. Is Wei, Satisfied.

Berlin, Feb. 16.--United States Senator
Wolcott of Colorado. this evening, said
he was very well satisfied with the re-
suit OF the conferences with DIR. Miguel
Prussian minister of finance, and Frciherr
Marschall Won Bieberstein. minister OF
foreign affairs. which he had. today. and
felt confident that the cause he was :ad-
vOcating would derive great benefit
thercfrom. Senator WOlcOtt will have /,
conferences with Chancellor Prince Hohen-
lobe, tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-17

The Popham Beach Real Estate Asso-
citation has secured c. p. Costello of Port
land. to manage the Rockledge during
the coming season. Mr.. Costello and wife
are both popular and very favorably
known in Portland and their engagement
means a most successful season for Pop
ham. Mr.. Costello for many years was
clerk at the Falmouth and has been
closely connected with the Proble house
for the past two years. During the sea-
son Of %. he was manager OF Bay Point
hotel at Rockland Breakwater. and has
the enviable reputation of being the only
man yet there to make money for its
owners.-Bath Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-17

Washington, Feb. 16.a-Pensions have
been granted these Maine people:
Original. John Doyle. Togus, special,
February 8: John Carlaw. Kendus-
keag; VIM. Sandeger, Togus. Increase.
Albert McGrillis, Wilton; Stephen D.
knight. South Bethel; John Mears.
Abbot village: Livin X. Lane. North
ScarbOro. Original widows. etc..
Harriet A. Benner. Rockland: minor
children OF LORENZO H. Welsh, Auburn:
Sarah E. Hardy. Monticello.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-17
Citizens Movement at Lewiston.

Lewiston, Feb. 16.-Five hundred tax
payers. representing all political parties.
met at City hall. this afternoon, and
started a movement for a citizens ticket
for the approaching municipal election.
Speeches were made favoring a business;
mems government. amid enthusiasm 1t
was voted 10 meet at the same place,
Thursday afternoon. to nominate a ticket
for mayor and ward officers.