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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21
A Speakeasy Bill.

The new license bill the rum party had
prepared to shut up the public eye if pos
sible, makes ample provision for the
speakeasies. In addition to stated num-
Der of saloons, which the bill designates
as taverns, wholesale liquor store is
provided for large towns. The speakeasy
proprietor would, in place of having to
travel to Havre de Grace, Oxford or
Newark, go to the wholesale liquor store,
get his jug filed and be ready for bus
iuess. The crazy drunk fellows who raise
Cain in the streets would be charged by
the tavern" keepers with getting their
whiskey from the wholesale stores, and
the wholesalers would charge the rows to
the "taverns." In the meantime the
speakeasies would drive a thriving bus
mess with the buns, negroes and offal
scum that had fallen too low for the
taverns to countenance. A saloon was
never known to inform on a speakeasy.
They remember the old adage, people
in glass houses" etc. The license law
that is prepared by the rum party would
be the best speakeasy law ever framed.
A sight of ingenuity was used in getting
the bill up. 1t is a bait to catch ''tem-
perance" gudgeons.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21

The Democratic ringsters of Maryland
are evidently preparing for a blind cam.
paign in 1899 when local or county officers
only are TO be elected. They are encour-
aged by their success on that plan last
year, and this year when it is of the
gravest Importance to nominate candi-
dates in harmony with the party, they
select candidates for Congress in har-
mony with Republican principles and
opposed to the tenets OF their own party,
so as 10 be able to maintain a neutral
position next year. This may, and most
likely will, fail them next year. Imita.
tions don't often succeed and tricks are
apt to be remembered. There is one re-
suit the hybrid Democratic party of
Maryland will almost certainly achieve,
that is, land itself outside of the National
Convention in 1900.
The scheme and action of the old Ger
man machine this year has been most
disreputable. In order to secure the local
offices next year they have this year
traded every congressional candidate in
the State to the gold ring. They DELHI
erately endanger the vital interests of an
entire nation by bargain and sale of the
congressional delegation of Maryland to
the gold power for votes and pecuniary
aid next year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21
Drop i'm Prices.

Wharton Barker presents table of
index numbers in his american of Oct.
IS, which shows drop in prices of *
percent in the last three months. This
does not hold out very encouraging re-
suits for the future Of that general pros
perity revival the goldbug papers assured
the people was spreading all over the
country with an upward and onward
movement. Mr.. Barkeri in presenting
the prospective future of the grain trade
does not find any encouragement from
the future Of the grain market, the crop
in Europe being about 10000, 900 of an
increase over last years crop, including
the amount of wheat exported by the
United States. The wheat advance of last
year having spent its force steady fall i'll
the general level of prices and many fail
ures is predicted in the next three months.
We hope Mr.. Barker's representations
drawn from his tables may prove the
contrary but the outlook is all in favor of
their proving true.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21
A Warming to the Nations.

The fate of Spain is a warning. or
should be, to other nations. When war
broke out with an enemy that had power
to deal atelling blow, Spain collapsed
and went down like card house. Four
hundred or more millions of her public
debt for which Cuba was put up as COL
lateral was engulfed in the ruins. What
further losses the bond holders of Spain
may incur by loss of Porto Rico and the
Philippines the near future will develop.
There will be similar collapse of other
European nations or all signs will fail.
Their people cannot stand under the
steadily increasing weight of interest and
compound interest pressing them down.
The millions Of armed mems nainten-
ance to keep the people i'll serfdom and
compel them to labor to pay interest on
the ever increasing debts will destroy the
governments that rest on such base.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21

There are about rs, ooo,o 900 of people in
the United States and 100000 of those
own So per cent of all the wealth of the
country. One quarter of a million people
owning So per cent of all the wealth and
20 per cent divided-and very unevenly
divided-among $4,000, 900 or more peo-
pie Read these figures again and think
of the conditions and what they portend
for the future. The accumulation of
wealth is steadily increasing on the side
of the few and poverty among the vast
multitude as steadily spreading. Thous-
ands of the well-to-do of few years ago
are now hanging on the ragged edge of
poverty. Every man and woman who
has eyes and ears knows this state of
affairs exists. And while the Republican
party remains in power those conditions
will continue to Intensity.
The Republican party is no longer
owned by the people as in the days of
Lincoln but by the trusts, and it is upheld
for the benefit of trusts by organized
bribery. The rirgsters of the hybrid
Democratic party of Maryland, are aiding
to perpetuate the power of the trusts by
their efforts to turn the Maryland con-
gressional contingent over to the trust
party, and for what purpose? The reason
is obvious. For share of the Doodle and
the assistance of the trusts to secure the
county offices next year and lead the peo-
pie blindfold into the enemy's camp.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21

When he believes it too late to remedy
their blunder Mr.. Tippett goes out of his
way to tell the members of the conven-
ton and all voters of the Second con-
gressional district that he is decidedly in
favor of the gold standard. Why did not
the convention ask him to answer that
question before silently accepting him as
Mr.. Talbott's choice, the selection Of the
man the three counties most determinedly
refused to nominate? The people, when
clothing them with the power to select
for them candidate, never dreamed they
we're capable ofsuch disregard of plain
duty as selecting candidate whose views
on the paramount principle of the party
where in opposition to that principle. 1t
was a case of mammoth incapacity on the
part of the convention.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21

The question on election day for Cecil
voters is whether whiskey shall be sold
by felons or by the same class honored
and clothed by the power of the. State to
do the same act open and above borad.
No one denies that the retail of ardent
spirits-whiskey-is most hurtful directly
to those who are tempted to use it, but to
the entire community, and the only rea-
son given by those who would license its
sale is that the county might share the
blood money. They would punish its
sale as felony but condone the felony
for share of the profits. This is about
the meanest reason for participating in a
crime that can be given but it is the best
license advocates can give.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21

The Western mortgage loan agencies
are about all bankrupt. Western farmers
couldn't pay either principal or interest
The agencies foreclosed their mortgages
and put up the farms at public sale. The
agencies had to bid them in and take the
property, which is white elephant on
their hands, and the agencies like the
farmers found themselves bankrupt. In
the meantime the goldbug press was
stuffing its credulous and gullable readers
with the fiction that the Western farmers
were paying off their mortgages "hand
over fist ]" If paying their mortgages to
the farm mortgage associations how does
it happen that the associations are all
bankrupt?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21
About a year ago Chill attempted go

About year ago Chill attempted going
to the gold standard and the goldbug
press trumpeted the news far and wide.
The Associated press now brings the
news that there is already money FAM
inc in Chilli, and the government is issu-
ing paper money and selling bonds. The
gold standard blights business wherever
it enters. Our own laboring people are
learning this. Our farmers scarce know
where to turn to escape bankruptcy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21
How to Prevent Group.

We have two children who are subject
% attacks of Group. Whenever an attack
is coming OH my wife gives them Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy and it always
prevents the attack. 1t is household
necessity in this county and no matter
what else be run out of, it would not do
to be without Chamberlain's Cough REM
edy. More of it is sold here than of all
other cough medicines combined.-J. M.
MCKEE, of Nickle Bros, merchants,
Nickleville, Pa For sale by E. T. Reyn-
olds, druggist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21
{. r. BURLINGTON g. SONS.
WORTHINGTON'Sl
We don't Keep them. :

You have shabby Coaks
shabby old You have Coaks looked cheap
you knew they were cheap just plainly the price
printed ON the back You cheap Coaks herelots
thembut not that looks Little believe
but cheap looking Cloaks have
Let us bro0e it,
do you know that cloth for than half
what used to not long ago? Do know that prices
are good deal less than they last fall?
havn found because have been shopping where
don't tell you these things Try this your
and we will prove the truth of what say
Horse Blankets, Bed Blankets, C0mz/o,1ables Etc.
Twill certainly you look line of these
able articles before purchasing elsewhere.
Lnae1z0ea1:
The time is here for to buy Underwear. The stock
Underwear here anything heretofore
A careful examination will convince YOU
The sale of Shoes is daily increasing New things added
this week Up todae Shoes for the hobby dresseShoes
the Old peope-Shoes for the chdren-ShOes
every quality. Prices very low.
Attention called assortment of Boys Refers To
fit your boy out properly have of these stylish
Sizes % 10 years.
Hereafter will have a complete stock of Sandard" Pat
terms and publications SALE They absolutely best
produced and the prices-5
the attention of everyone. get sheet.
mail your orders
Very truly
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21

The runlites are groaning and she'd
ding barrels of tears over the speakeasy
nuisance. They know of more speak
easies ir every village than there are pig
pens, but can never locate one. They
should either show up or shut up. These
pharisees are dry and want handy places
to get drink. That's what's the matter.
Drinkeasies is what they want
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21

The Cecil Democrat, the wet nurse of
the whiskey outlawery of the county, puts
the case this way
"The question that is to be presented
to the voters of Cecil county at the cleo
ton is not whether liquor shall be sold,
but whether its sale shall be licensed"
That is not fair way to state the case,
but, shall the law be participation in the
crime or prosecutor and punisher of the
criminal.
Another question by this defender of
the faith," is: "If then it is to be sold
why should not the taxpayers be relieved
of the excessive cost of the attempt at
enforcement? y"
But it is not to be sold is the contest.
Admitting for argument sake the prin-
esPle, why should they not be relieved
from the expense of enforcing all criminal
laws? This is the view the anarchist
takes of the whole legal.theory ofuphold-
ing society and promoting civilization.
He asks why any law at all. Let every
man be free to do as he chooses. The
Democrat is for applying the anarchist
theory to one grade or class of crime
only. The more logical anarchist in
cludes the entire catalogue of crimes.
But patience should be INDUCED in the
Democrats case. 1t is getting there. The
licensed saloon includes gambling pros
titution, theft and muder. They all har-
Dor round about, and flow out from it.
The Democrat is engaged in a noble
work for humanity and Should not be
neglected by the rich and powerful
National Liquor Association. Nor by the
mother in her prayers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21

The most serious charge against the
administration is that it placed the lives
of our country's defenders in the hands of
the sons of rich men and Republican pol
iticians. This indictment is substantially
true and is point of view which shows
McKinley's weakness and lack of will
power. He knew it was all wrong but
lacked the force of character to prevent it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21

Prohibition, or local option as it is
generally called in this county, is a
failure" farce" &C., so the rum
party say, but no others. The fact that
they say the law is failure, etc., is the
very best evidence that it is success
There is nothing they whould like better
than such failure. They and they only
denounce the law, and because it is not a
faiLnre.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21

Falling prices are the bane of enter
prise. When prices are falling money
locked up in safe or buried in the ground
will bring profit to its owner, but if en-
ployed in the production of wealth its
owner is certain to suffer loss. When
prices are falling debts and taxes are alb
sorbing the substance of the people;
equities are being destroyed and the
property of the people is being transferred
to the owners of public and private debts.
-SilOey KNIGHT.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21

McKinley's administration is making
the money fly. $25o,ooo was deposited
in one of the Paris banks subject to the
order of ex-Secretary Day, who is chair
man of the Peace Commission. The wives
and families of the commissioners accom-
pany them at the government expense,
besides big salaries for the commissioners,
and their servants and clerks are pro-
vided with spending" money.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21

Our exports last fiscal year were $685.
oo5,44o and all we were able to save out
of this sum was $Io4, 9S5, $50, the rest all
going to pay interest, dividends. rents
and for foreign travel. This state of
affairs has all been brought to pass since
1873 when silver was demonetized and the
price of products began to fall and the
purchasing power of interest and debt to
increase. And this thing is steadily in
creasing Its name is the gold standard
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21
Bucklen's Arnica Salye.

The best salve in the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt
rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped
hands, chilblains, corns and all
skin eruptions, and positively cures
piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfac,
ton or money refunded. Price %
cents per box. For sale by DR.. L.
r. Kirk.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21

The Republican party is the lineal
descendant and heir-at-haw of the old
Federal party and is today, as it always
has been, the representative ofthe chosen
few. 1t is the party Of an expectant aris-
tocracy that bases its claims for recogni-
ton neither upon birth, descent nor
merit, but upon wealth and wealth alone.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21
NICHOLS GROCERY STORE.
Groceries, Meats and Provisions

Meats of our own curing and city cured
Transformed Goods of all kinds. the
best brands always on hands grades of
Syrups, among which the White Lily
Drips is verv popular-New Orleans and
Porto Rico Molasses-2 new grades Of Cof-
fees just reed, tine goods at zoe per lb
Everything pertaining to first class
Grocery, at the right prices Queens
ware, Glassware, Tinware, Wood and
Willow-ware, at rock bottom prices.
A carload of Worcester Salt on hand
both coarse and fine. G. A. Salt in 2ootb.
sacks.
Cor. Queen & Cherry Sts.,
Rising Sum- Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21

Truth wears well. People have learned
that DeWitt's Little Early Risers are re-
liable little pills for regulating the bowels,
curing constipation and sick headache.
They don't grippe. Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21
Friday. Oct. 21, 1898.
The Alger relief commission is prepar
ing whitewash behind closed doors.

The public and private debt of the
United States is placed at $40, 900, ooo, 900
at least. When will farmers be able to
pay their share at 40 to 60 cents bushel
for wheat and 81 to SIS for hay?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21

The Republican party is better fixed in
Maryland than i'll any State in the Union.
Not exactly the Republican party of the
State bnt of the Nation. They are sure
of six Congressman from Maryland, let
the election go how it will
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

By local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There is only one
way to cure Deafness and that is by constitutional
remedies. Deafness is caused by an iufamed con-
dition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian
Tube. When this tube gets innamed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when
it is entirely closed deafness is the result, and
unless the Inflammation can be taken out and this
tube restored to its normal condition. hearing will
be destroyed forever nine cases out of ten are
caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an in
famed condition of the mucous surfaces.
wewill give One Hundred Dollars for any case
of Deafness Caused by catarrh) that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars,
Free
F.. J. CHENEY CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists, Zoe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21
RISING SUN MARKET.

81 wouldn't take $4,000 and be
without the COURSE" says A. H.
Grosh, book-keeper, North East,
Md, in catalogue of GOldey Cont.
and Shorthand College, Whining
ton, Del. Send for cat. (See adv. J
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21
Buffing;tons,-
RISING SUN, MD.

Quite an excitement amongst the CLOTHING. Many
Suits daily going The sale of Overcoats has been
surprise for early in the None of the spec
a lot be replaced for anything like present price
No wonder wldeawake alert buyers are embracing the
opporun1ty-such chance may but once in
life time.
DRESS GOODS-Do not forget that lot of Dress Goods:
45c Goods for CSC per yard.
$50 Goods for 25c per yard.
25c Goods for per yard.
New things today 5oc; better grades, 75c. to $780,
Black Satin Duchess, rich and attractive
Furniture Department -
New things this week-attractve Rockers in Golden
Oak and Mahogany from New York factory These
are not the old lines but new attractive and uptodate
Special job in MIRRORS you to see; for $125
good as our Sis line. 100 of those Pictures
framed, complete, for CSC each.
Mr. A. A. Adler the representative of The Bacharach Tai
lorng Co.,, will be with Oct. 22nd, with 1000
samples of Foreign and Domestic Woolens for Mems
Suits He will be pleased show you the line and take
your measure Come and the display OH 22nd from
10 a. M to $50 p.
truly,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21

One Minute Cough Cure, cures.
That Is what IL was made for,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21

Very truly,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-21

ernments, as to the attitude assumed by
the United States. By It Spanish goods
are made free from seizure on .the seas
IN the bottoms OF q neutral power. This
decision on the part OF our government
VIII doubtless be welcomed In Eurape. 6
Z. word came 20 the navy department
To-day. that the Spanish cruisers Pal
ayo, Vlzcaya and oquendo. are all al
present at Cape de Verde Islands, In
company with the torpedo boat flotllla.
It is realized that this constitutes a
most formidable naval force. in the
opinion OF experts equal TO our crack
lying SQUADRON now lying In Hampton
Roads. r. - Is - Il,
NO purchases. OF ships were made dur
.ing the day, but the offerings continue
IN undiminished numbers.
81 me military enthusiasm has spread to
the capital, usually so undemonstra-
1--WE, and to-day the city was brilliant
win the stars and stripes. Along F..
street and other thoroughfares, nearly
every building flew the flag and some
OF the larger business houses took on
the appearance of an Inauguration day.
Several Of them were literally covered
with red. white and blue bunting. In
{the residential portions Of. the city,
many private houses raised the colors
ana the city generally had holiday
aspect. s7I
n Passengers arriving from a distance
report that the enthusiasm was general
In the country. Nearly every railway
station was decorated. particularly
along the routes OF the troops now; In
motion re- aEit3 y : E-|f---
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-21

MADR1D,April 2o.-Midnight-United
States Minister Woodford hos received
President MeKinley's ultmatum and
will present It to the Spanish govern
ment tomorrow. The Spanish en-
ployes at the legation will pass the
night OF Minister Woodfords residence.
After the opening session Of the cortes,
the ministers met in council extraordl-
nary. and discussed exclusively naval
and military matters. No statement
has been issued regarding the decisions
reached. After the council senorl sa-
gasta, the premier, declared that the
government had up to that time received
nothing official regarding an ultimatum.
United States Minister woodford has
not yet asked for his passports.
Herbert W. Bowen, American consul
general at Barcelona, will leave. that
city on Thursday. after transferring the
papers of the consulate to the British
consul.
q - b. { y .
4 LONDON, April 2l.-The Madrid cor
respondent OF the Daily Mail. telegraph
ing at II o'clock Wednesday evening.
says:
General. Woodford's family left to-
night by the ordinary express for Blar-
ritz. The American minister himself
has taken tickets for the south of
France express tomorrow. He has re-
ceived extensive dispatches Of instruc-
tions. It is doubted whether he will
have an opportunity OF presenting the
American ultimatum since. in all prob
ability. Senior Gullon. the foreign min
lister. will send him his passports at s
o'clock tomorrow morning Thursday
with declaration that diplomatic reia--
tions between the two governments
have been broken Off.
General Woodford has handed the ar
chives OF the legation to the British
embassy where he dined tonight.
The republican minority met this ,af.
ternoon and agreed to grant the govern
ment whatever measures might be nee
essary for war. Some uneasiness is felt
at the movements OF Don Carlos, which
are being closely followed. 1t is assert
ed that the government will mot resort
to 'prIyateering" .sS l7z