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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-06

The sharp rise in food products de-
pressed the market and prices for dry
goods. People were compelled to spend
more for food aud had less to spend for
dry goods. And thus must it ever be
with a contracted volume of currency,
insufficient to healthy, all-round condi-
ton of business. Prices for food products
will react when necessity compels more
liberal purchase ofdry goods. This is a
natural law. A continued scarcity OF
money, or a contracted circulating. me-
dunn means low prices and hard times,
as chronic result. Under these condi-
tons when food stuffs are high or rising
dry goods must be low or falling, and the
manufacturing business will drag. and
vice versa. These are inevitable results
of that financial system called the gold
standard or Sound money" system. II
simply means scarcity of money in cir.
culation, in order that prices of property
may be kept down, and debts and interest
which are owned by the rich, will buy
more labor and the products of labor
The gold Standard and so-called
Sound money" financial system is but ar
enlarged pawnbroker policy, an old, ole
Jew invention to cheat honest people out
OF their hard earned property.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-06

All attempts to settle up the
Singerly business by plans that
were entered into are pronounced
by the receivers as hopeless. In
vestigation has divulged the fact
that his obligations amount to more
than five million dollars. Five
millions of other peoples money
wasted in the vain effort to do a
large manufacturing business with
falling prices eating up the wealth
of industry faster than it can be
produced. Mr.. Singerly was led
by the gold gambling money trust
to literally dig his own grave as
they prepared the corpse. With
his newspaper he was forced to
blindly advocate a financial policy
that meant ruin in a near future.
That policy is Staying its hundreds
of business men and firms every
week, driving some to insanity.
some to suicides grave and some to
the penitentiary.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-06
Death of George Cotton.

George Cotton died at his home
in Baltimore on Wednesday in his
S1st year. About two years ago
his health began to fail, the decline
continuing until the end was
reached. George Cotton as a poll
tician in his palmy days figured as
one of the leading characters in Bal
timore politics, and in that line was
match for the best of any of them.
During the war he opened a re-
cruiting Office in Baltimore and
supplied substitutes to fill drafts in
all parts of the State. AT this bus
mess he made a large fortune.
After the war, in 1865, he pur-
chased the Maryland Republican
and conducted that paper for sew
eral years. He was many times a
member of the legislature and filled
a number of appointive offices in
this State. He was a genial, sunny
lived man whom everybody liked
who came in contact with him. He
was never a German or Rasin
man though he understood all
their tricks.
MIR. Cotton was born in England
and came to this country when but
two years old. He was left an
orphan at the age of IL and had to
depend on his own energies and
native ability for working his way
up the ladder of life. He tried the
industrial pursuits but discovered
that his occupation was politics.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-06
War News.

The war news of the week has
been quite exciting. Commodore
Dewey with the Pacific squadron
sailed into Manila bay, Philippine
Islands, Sunday morning and
smashed the Spanish fleet and at
tackled the forts, which it is believed
were soon reduced and the city cap
tured. Before the last part of the
news was telegraphed, the cable be-
tween the Islands and Hong Kong
was cut, and up to Thursday eve.
ming no further news from Manila
had been received but was hourly
expected by despatch boat from the
fleet to Hong Kong.
The latest from Key West and
the Atlantic fleets under command
of Sampson and Schley is that their
fleets had started in the direction of
Porto Rico to meet the Spanish
"armada" and smash it, after
which Cuba is to receive strict at
tention. Had Cuba been as far
away from Washington as the Phil
ippines it is probable it would have
been in Commodore SIMPSONS pcs
session several days ago.
In the meantime, Spain is all in
commotion, with mobs threatening
to overthrow the government, all Of
which is for the purpose of assert
ing Spanish " honor!" an article
that none have ever been able to
discover the people or government
ever possessed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-06
The Best Remedy for Rheumatism
From the Fairhaven IN. W Register

From the Fairhaven (N.Y) Register.
Mr.. James Rowland of this village,
states that for twenty-five years his wife
has been sufferer from rheumatism. A
few nights ago she was in such pain that
she was nearly crazy. She sent Mr..
Rowland for the doctor, but he had read
of Chamberlain Pain Balm and instead
of going for the physician he went to the
store and secured bottle of it. His wife
did not approve of Mr.. Rowlaud's pur-
chase at first, but,nevertheless applied the
Balm thoroughly and in an hours time
was able to go to sleep. She now applies
it whenever she feels an ache or pain
and hnds that 1t always gives relief He
says that no medicine which She had
used ever did her as much good. The %
and so cent sizes for sale by E. T. Reyn-
olds, druggist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-06

The Spanish navy was destroyed at
Manila in couple of hours by the Amer.
leans, but to Spain that was little thing.
The Spaniards 'rejoiced" that the
"honor" of Spain still remained intact
They have their honor" pride, poverty
treachery and capacity for infinite brae
left. This is about all Spain will have tc
boast of when the United States is done
with her. AS nobody covets these Spar
ish treasures they will be allowed to keer
them,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-06
The West6eld lind \ Mems nr;nts :,

The Westfeld lind. Meas prints the
following i'll regard to an old resident of
that place; Frank McAvoy, for many
years in the employ of L., N. A. &C. Ry.
here, says: L have used Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for
ten years or longer-am never without it
i'll my family. 1 consider it the best
the kind manufactured. take
pleasure in recommending it, 1t is a
specific for all bowel disorders. For sale
by E. T. Reynolds, druggist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-06
Federal Appointments.

President Mckinley yesterday sent the
following federal appointments in Mary
land to the senate for confirmation Col
lector of the port of Baltimore, VIM. F.
Stone; surveyor, John B Hanna; naval
officer, Norman B. Scott; postmaster, S.
Davies War6eld district attorney, John
{. Rose; appraiser of customs, Henry R.
Torbert.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-06
Friday, May 6, 1898.

The Spaniards Dragged and clustered
but did nothing. The Americans said
nothing but were busy getting ready to
fight. Result-Spain wiped up and the
the Americans scarcely get scratch.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-06

A torpid liver robs you of ambition and
ruins your health. DeWitt's Little Early
Risers cleanse the liver, cure constipation
and all stomach and liver troubles. E. T.
REYNOLDS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-06

We do not charge Mr.. Dingley and his
Republican associates with bad motives.
They undoubtedly think it is a good thing
for the people to be taxed. good thing
for the government to be bonded, and
that the people really have no rights
which concentrated wealth does or ought
to respect They believe as firmly in
bank monopoly, bank rule, and gold
standard contraction as their prototypes
believed in the fat-world theory and i'll
the duty of Christians to kill witches.
They are just as conscientious in killing
the prosperity of the country and enslav-
ing the people as the divines and judges
were when they tortured witches to drive
out the devil.-We Silyey Knight.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-06

To OUR FRIENDS
Try our fresh Clipped Dried Beef,
in paper packages; Evaporated
Peaches-different prices; N. O.
Molasses, Syrups, Sauces. A lot of
Brusshe cheap, Bucketsand Brooms,
Lard and skinned back Hams,
sugar-cured.
We
Cor. Queen Cherry Sts.,
Rising Sun, Nd
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-06

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and active gentle
w men or ladies to travel for responsible es-
tablished hRuse in Maryland. Monthly $65. 90 and
expenses Position steady. Reference. Enclose
seli-addresged stamped envelope. The Dominion
Company, Dept. X. Chicago.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-06

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and active gentle
w men or ladies to travel for resi- onsible es-
tablished house in Maryland. Monthly $65OOand
expenses Position steady. Reference. Enclose
sell addressed stamped envelope. The Dominion
Company Dept. r. Chicago
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-06

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or grippe.
10 cents.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-06
A line of Dry Goods.

A line of Dry Goods.
Ladies' Shoes csc, speciality, in all
sizes. Children's and Mems Shoes.
Ready-made Dresses, Skirts, Wrappers,
Silk and Shirt Waists, Children's Wear
aud underwear of all kinds.
Outing Flannel, Wrappers, Plaid and
Lancaster Ginghams.
Mems Overalls and Working Shirts
very cheap and of good quality.
Oil Cloth-good article and low down
in price.
ours'to obey. &c,
b p NICHOLS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-06
{. r. BURLINGTON g. SONS.
WORTHINGTON'Sl

We are told that this will be great Shirt Waist sea-
son, and they are already moving quite freely Our
line of patterns and sizes complete made by profess
1onals-proper styles and to fit.
The new Silk Neck Wear, long Ties with fringe, are
very essential part of the whole outfit. very
pretty assortment direct from the factory Just received
Another invoice of Wall Paper this week. making our
line the most complete we have ever offered
The season is almost here for Ladies' Oxfords and low
Shoes The fine grades are here, both black and D. K
tan, up-to-date in all respects. In medium grade
the Rising Sun Oxford is without peer at the price
SIPS Some of the Enameed Ware already advertis-
ed left but won't last long.
Groceries the finest, as usual
Very truly,
E. II. WORTHINCToN g. SON.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-06
The Garden

we keep hand this of the year. The reputation
OF these goods has bee established that they have
become necessity as abor-saving machines
Catalogues and prices application.
HOES Shovels Spades PAINTSFor nearly all kinds Of
ana Stone Forks wOrk-pu up in
$3.50 venent packages.
LAWN MOWERS n and
Ofth best To
nice lawn Won should start with PLOWS and Plow Repairs
A stock Points and Spou Steel
from. 10 mt the american" Harrow
Steel Harrow Teeth Gin. and 3in
FENCE WIRE-PO WIRE square
Our purchases have
on former large sales in this line; DYNAMITE, Caps
widths from II to 72in.
Too much to tell about now but let know your needs
and promise to do best serve your interests
Very truly
HAINES & KIRK,
RISING SUN, Nd
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-06
The War Revenue Bill.

Ongley's war revenue bill ought to be
entitled "a bill to more thoroughly COM
NIT the United States to the single gold
standard, and 10 aid in the establishment
of bank rule i'll the United States" The
committee estimates that the increased
revenue by taxation will be from $oo, ooo,-
900 to $Ioo, co., 900, as follows: Fermented
liquor, $35, 900, 900; tobacco, $4,000, 900;
cigars, $1,000, 900; dealers in tobacco and
cigars, IS, 600, 900; stamp tax on wines,
mineral waters, ETC., undetermined; ton
mage tax on vessels engaged in foreign
trade, s., 900, 600. The bill is elaborate
and complicated in detail. 1t consists of
forty-four pages, and if enacted into law
its administration will be most vexatious
and annoying. 1t reaches every branch of
business and trade, and complicates every
transaction with stamp duties too numer-
GUS and complex for description.
The bill also provides for issuing $780,
100000 of twenty-year three per cent
bonds and 500 600, 900 Of short time three
per cent bonds If this scheme is carried
into effect the Gage and the indianapolis
currency schemes will be practically ac-
conplished. When the taxes proposed in
the bill are once levied they will remain
in peace as in war while gold standard
President is i'll office. The $22o, 900, 900
now in the treasury, the $1,000, 900, 900 of
bonds and the $Ioo, 900, 600 surplus rev.
enue WHICH the new tax law would pro-
duce will soon cover into the treasury all
the greenbacks, treasury notes and silver
certificates now outstanding unless the
expenses of the war shall far exceed the
most extravagant estimates which have
been made
The new three per cent bonds just fits
the proposed banking schemes. No
further legislation would be necessary to
retire all government money but gold 10
make room for bank currency. All the
amendment to the banking law which
would be necessary would be to authorize
the banks to receive currency from the
government equal to the par value of
their bonds. The cold blooded PROPOSE
ton of the committee to load the people
with excessive taxation and load the goy-
eminent with $500, 900 900 of new bonds
is as destitute of patriotism as Shylock
was of charity and benevolerce.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-06
.Buffingtons'

~eee~seo~

EzURNED FROM THE WHOLSALE MARKETS
1t is our aim to keep the stock all times in front
ranks of progressive merchandising In order to do
so, requires much thought and study to ascertain
the best places to make purchases
We do not often advertise prices, but ask you to
call and investigate for yourselves Some new things
next week will await your coming
Quoting prices reduced from much higher figures
you we'll know has become advertising dodge that
has lost its influence among sensible people.
However, there times when there is truth in
It, and when you next call at place of business
ask to see those articles which big cut in price
was made today.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-06
E. II. WoRTHINCToN g. SON.

The Single and Dou-
bic Wheel Garden
Cultivators & Planet
Seed Sewers
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-06

b p NICHOLS
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-06

Yours TRULY,
The age-herald., 1898-06-09
ID RAISE FUNDS
 FOR THE HOSPITAL
An Enthusiastic Meeting-Per- manent Organization to be x
 Made Tomorrow Night.

An enthusiastic meeting was held at St. Paul's hall in Third avenue last night for the purpose of effecting an organization to raise the s6,OOO necessary to pay for the lot on which the Sisters of Charity propose to erect a $3oOOO hospital.
 Rev. Father OReilly called the meeting to order and in few words announced the object of the meeting, urging the great need of such an institution in this city. His remarks were received with great en- thuslasm. H. H. Sinnige was elected tenn porary chairman and W. P. McCrossn. tem- porary secretary.
 On motion of pr. B. l.. Wyman the chair appointed Messrs. John McCartin and Allen Krebes a committee on permanent organi- zation. After some deliberation the com mittee asked for further time, and were granted until tomrow night, when a rous- ing meeting will be held and permanent or ganlzation effected.
 Eloquent speeches were made by Messrs. McCrossin, McCartn, Marks, Kre6es, DTS. Wyman, Riggs and others, each of whom clearly demonstrated the crying need of such hospital in Birmingham.
 The doctors of the city are taking spe- cial interest in the movement and are do- dng much to aid in securing the institution.
 The proposed hospital is to erected near Fountain He ghts in the northwest DOT ton of the city and will be modelled after the most modern institutions of the coun- try.
 It will be in charge of the Sisters of Charity whose reputation as nurses is world wide.
 The movement has already been endorsed by the Commercial club which appointed a committee to cooperate with the prime movers in securing the funds needed
 The meeting Friday night promises to be largely attended and all who are interested in the worthy movement are urged to be present,
The age-herald., 1898-06-09

is known that the sale of postage stamps today was 5000 2-cent stamps.
 Governor Bradley of Kentucky arrived at the camp today and was the guest of the Kentucky regiments.
 General Boynton stated today that the appropriation of $10000 for the water works at the park had been expended. An addi- tional sum is needed to lay pipe to the reg fments not now reached and to extend the mains to such points as might be determ- ined upon.
 General John A. Wiley. who arrived last night, was assigned by General Brooke to- day to command tine Third division of the First corps.
 Senator Allen of Nebraska is visitor at the camp of the Second Nebraska regiment remaining in camp with his son, Henry AL len, who is a second lieutenant in Company l. of the Second Nebraska. Senator Allen expressed satisfaction at the progress of making soldiers of the volunteer army.
 Colonel w. B. Wilder of the regular army arrived today and was assigned to the con- mand of the Fourteenth New York, Colonel Grants regiment.
 A genuine sensation was created at the camp of the First Missouri today when Lieutenant Houck, recently appointed ad- jutant of battalion in the First Missouri by Governor Stevens, reported to Colonel Cavender and was turned down and given no official recognition. It is stated that this is the second time that he has been re- fused recognition. Colonel Cavender de- clines for the present to make public his reasons for refusing to acknowledge the governors authority, and just what course the matter will take Is not known.
 There is still complaint of the delay in receiving arms. The guns of the Fifth Pennsylvania were inspected today and out of the entire number in the possession of the regiment thirty-eight were passed, the oth- CTS being condemned as being unfit for use.
 An order was received at headquarters today directing that ministers of the gospel of whatever faith shall be allowed to ad- minister to the men of their respective churches in the camp whenever they desire.
The age-herald., 1898-06-09
Comfort Bags for Sick Sailors

The New Orleans Seamens Bethel has es- tabished anch at Key West, Fla. Tie chaplain appeals to the kind hearted wo- men of our land for reading matter, deli- cacies (for the wounded), and Comfort Bags for the sailors of our navy who may be stationed at that point.
 The Comfort Bag is a well made cloth bag, with embroidery on the outside, con- taining needles, thread (black and<white), wax, mans thimble buttons, pens, pen holder, Bible or Testament, and a kind, sympathetic, Christian letter, such as a mother or sister would write to a loved son or brother. The supply of these cannot be too large. Those desiring to aid in this worthy cause should prepay charges and direct package by express to Rev. R. B. Steele, Chaplain. Key West, Fla.
The age-herald., 1898-06-09
OMAHA EXHIBIT.
Two Hundred Dollars Appropriated by County
 leave Friday or Saturday.

The board of county commissioners have given the managers of the Birming- ham industrial exhibit to be sent to the Omaha exposition s20O toward defraying the expenses. They say they consider this as money invested This together with the $100 appropriated by the city and the contributions of business firms. will be all most enough to cover the expenses.
 pr. w. B. Phillips, who is managing the exhibit is busy packing the coal, iron, man. ufactured articles and other resources of this district on the car and expects to lea>e witt il em Friday or os tur lay. The president of e exposition writes that g ou posit il in the mining building has been reserved for lJrmnr ham.
 Dr. Phillips has been appointed one of the mining commissioners of the exposi- ton, which is quite honor.
The age-herald., 1898-06-09
TERRITORIAL EXPANSION.
, Indianapolis News,

From the Indianapolis News.
 We are not putting forth an argument for the possession of the Philippines or for any foreign territory but we firmly believe that a growth away from the ideas we expressed at the beginning of the war is not inconsist- ent with national honesty and truth. The expressions of our executive nor of congress have bound us to a hard and fast policy. The question of acquiring foreign territory is one which this nation can decide for ftself without suggestion or interference from Germany. France, Russia or any other European power. What was said at the beginning of the war represented our opln- ion then; the march of events, Dewey and other causes. have modified that opinion, and we are at perfect liberty to change our views if a change seems best.
The age-herald., 1898-06-09
AN OLD NEGRO WOMAN
Dropped Dead on Seventh Avenue Late Yes
 terday Afternoon.

Margaret Dunden, negro woman 65 years of age, dropped dead yesterday even- ing about o'clock in front of the residence of her daughter at 1925 Seventh avenue.
 The old woman was returning from the woods with a basket of wood on her head and had almost reached home when she suddenly fell to the ground and expired. Officer Hamilton of the police force was summoned but found no hing suspicious about her death. It was learned that the woman was subject to fainting spells, due to asthma.
 Coroner Burkhalter was notified. but an inquest was not thought necessary. Her remains will be inferred today.
The age-herald., 1898-06-09
PERSONAL.

Louie Hart the popular traveller, is in the city and is thinking of raising T. P. A regiment to join the army.
 Hon. Samuel Ullman, president of the board of education is off on a business trip to Louisiana and Mississippi.
 Rabbi M Newfield has returned from a pleasant trip to Montgomery where he was the guest of D. s. Houseman.
The age-herald., 1898-06-09
a.H Maxberry DIrector

H. H. Mayberry was yesterday elected director of the Berney National bank. MT. Mayberry Is one of the most prominent and successful business men of Birmingham The Berney bank is increasing it's business rapidly. It is now one of the United States depostories and is one of the most pros- porous banks in the south. fc
The age-herald., 1898-06-09
The Dairymen,s Association

The regular monthly meeting of the Jefferson County Dairymen and Live Stock association was held yesterday in Fox's hall, corner of Nineteenth street and Fourth avenue, with President J. c. Drake in the chair. Routine business was trans acted, and the committee 1on legislation reported that at the next meeting of the association a draft of the dairy laws that the next legislature will be asked to pass will be read
The age-herald., 1898-06-09
Bicycle Thieves

A Sterling bicycle belonging to J. M. Bed good, agent for Lippncott Co.,, publish ers was stolen from in front of The Age Herald office about 8 o'clock last night. MT Bedgood stepped into the office for few moments, and when he returned he found his wheel gone. The theft was re- ported to the police, who will make an effort to recover the wheel.
The age-herald., 1898-06-09
STATE EXECUTIVE BOARD
Of the United Mine Workers of America to
 Meet in BIocton.

The state executive board of the United Mine Workers of America will meet in Blocton today for the purpose of consider ing important business that will come be- fore 1t. It Is possible that the date of holding the state convention, which has been called to meet in this city on the 17th instant to fix the scale of wages for mining coal during the coming fiscal year will be changed, and the convention held at later date.
The age-herald., 1898-06-09
AROUND THE TOWN.
An Awning at the Jail

A much needed awning has been put up in front of the main entrance to the county jail. Day Warden Daly says that his pop ular hostelry is not behind the times anu that qnis guests must have all the comforts of home.