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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-02-24
Orphans Court.

The Orphans Court of Cecil Co.
was in session on Tuesday and
Wednesday of this week.
Sundry claims against the estates
of deceased persons were examined
and passed.
Bonds approved.-Bond of Ara
minta r. Merry and John w. An
thony, admrs. of James Merry;
bond of Emma Mearns, exrx OF
Samuel j. Mearns; bond of Eliza
beth G. Pennington, admrX. of
Robert Oliver Pennington; bond of
Samuel 3. Foard, admr. of Mary E.
Foard; bond of w. S. Evans and
Agnes G. Evans, eXrs. of Amos S.
Evans; bond of w. Arthur Mitch
ell, admr. of Elizabeth Ii. Bratton;
bond of Austin L. Crothers and w.
S. Evans, admrs. of Joseph Edward
Brad ford; bond of Winter ID.
Brown, admr. of Edith NJ. Brown;
bond of Israel katz, admr. of
Richard NJ. Zilonka.
Accounts passed.-Third and
final account of Sarah J. and John
McClenahan, exrs. of John M.
McClenahan, and distribution
struck on same; fifth account of
Nelson e. Whitaker and Joseph
Couden, eXrs. of Geo. p. Whitaker;
third and final account of Geo. A.
Blake, g!n. of Harvey Kinslow;
third and final account of Adam
Peoples, gdn. of John Il. Sheets.
Court adjourned to meet in spec
ial session on Tuesday, Feb. 2S.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-02-24
County Commissioners.

The Comfy Commissioners
met at their Office in Elkton Tues
day, the regular meeting day hav-
ing been postponed on account oil
the storm.
1t was ordered that March Z and
s be the date for hearing appeals
and adjusting assessments.
w. J. SINNERS appeared before
the Board in reference to a new
road in the Ninth district. The
matter was postponed until March 8.
VIM. III. Benson was appointed
constable in the First district, vice
j. HI. Benson, deceased.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-02-24
BiSmark'S Iron Nerve

Was the result of his slendid health.
Indomitable will and tremendous emery
are not found where stomach, liver, kid
nevs and bowels are out of order. If you
want these qualities and the success they
bring, use DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
They develop every power of brain and
body. Only 25c at DR.. l.. R. Kinks drug
store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-02-24
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses
have been issued by the Clerk OF
the Court at Elkt0n
John II. Kimble and Mary s,
Kirk, both of Rising Sun.
Charles Clifford England, of Zion,
and Nettie May Clark, of North
East.
Charles c. Wilges, of lakewood,
and Viola J Shoatf, of Conowingo.
Rees Pass, of Wilmington, and
Mary +. Minker, of North East.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-02-24
Mrs. Ida LoVelace.

Mrs. Ida Lovelace, wife of Capt.
Richard Lovelace, of the ting
Roman, died at the residence of her
husband in Chesapeake City, on
Thursday night, 10th inst, from a
complication of diseases. aged
about 80 years. A husband and
two young children survive her.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-02-24
Mrs. Caroline D. Orr.

Mrs. Caroline d. Orr, widow OF
James Orr, died in Port Deposit
Saturday night, in the Slst year OF
her age. She leaves two sons and
four daughters-Messrs. w. b.
Orr and ID. w. Orr, Mrs. J. Dixon
West, Mrs. G. w. VanFleet, Mrs.
e. l.. Gilligan and Miss Fannie
Orr. She also leaves eight grand
children and five great-grand'
children.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-02-24
Mrs. Hannah Thompson.

Mrs. Hannah Thompson died at
her home near Theodore on Wednes-
day last, in her 9th year. Her
funeral will he held from her late
residence tomorrow at IL o'clock;
services at the house, interment at
Ebenezer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-02-24
School Commissioners.

The Board of School Commission
ers met on Wednesday, 18th inst. :,
the members not being able to meet
Oh the regular day owing to the
storm.
Messrs. Blake and Carey were
present, Mr.. Abrahams not being
present on account of the snow
blockade.
Bills to the amount of $S7 81
were ordered to be paid as soon as
funds can be had.
The Treasurer was ordered tc
pay to Miss Mona Dean. teacher OF
school 4, district 3, ten dollars fol
library purposes, she having
raised that amount.
Messrs. Mackey, Strick land and
Groves appered, asking that the
law in regard to the opening OF
schools, Sec. 9, page Is, requiring
that the Bible shall he read, shall
be enforced.
The Board orders that all schools
shall be opened by reading from
the Bible, and that it may be fol
lowed by the Lords Prayer or a
hymn or both.
The Board granted the use OF
the old school house. Elkton, No.
3, Third district, to the University
Extension Glass on Monday night
Feb. Goth, for lecture on Shakes
peare by the Hon. j. S. Writ, and
on Monday night, Feb. 9th, for a
lecture ON the same subject by Rev
A. S. Mowbray.
Another session was held last
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-02-24
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-02-24

The Farm Journal is cream, not
skim milk, and just the paper for
the man who keeps cows. We give
it five years to every subscriber to
the MIDLAND JOURNAL who will
pay all back dues and a year
ahead; also to all new advance
paying subscribers. This is short
time offer and we only have small
number of Farm Journal subscrip-
lions on these terms.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-02-24
Mrs. r1artfa A. T. Ellis.

Mrs. Martha A. T. Ellis died at
her residence on East Main street,
Elkton, on Thursday, Feb. 18th,
aged II years. She suffered a
stroke of apoplexy some months
ago and has since been an invalid.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-02-24
William T. rlackinson.

William T. Mackinson died at
his home i'll Chenille, Hartford
county, on Thursday, Feb. 18th, in
the list year of his age, of pneu
monia. He was II native of Port
Deposit,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-02-24
DIR. Samuel E. Haines.

Or. Samuel Il. Haines, a dentist
of Philada., and brother of l..
Marshall Haines of Elkton, died on
Monday last, of typhoid fever. He
was born in this town in 1S49.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-02-24

The following bills were ordered
to be paid:-A. L. Duyckinck &
Co., sundry schools, $500; S. I.
Hindman, surveying, No. II, Sixth,
81 90; f. X. Suter, janitor, etc,
High School, $26.75.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-02-24
EVanS-Scott.


Miss Bessie Foard Scott, of Elk
ton, was married Tuesday in Grace
Protestant Episcopal church, Balti-
more, to James Frazer Evans, of
the Cecil county bar, son of States
Attorney VIM. S. Evans, of Elkton.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. j. n. Cook. Misses Mollie 2.
Cook, Sue Timanus and Mary
Creager were the bridesmaids and
Miss Helen Scott, of Elkton, maid
of honor. The bride was attired in
a travelling dress of gray and car
ried carnations and violets. A
reception was held at the Hotel
Rennertt. On Wednesday Mr.. and
Mrs. Evans took the boat for
Savannah, Ga, where the groom has
a position with law and real
estate firm.
Mr.. Evans had been living at the
home of his uncle, the late Amos
S. Evans, near Rising Sun, for
nearly a year past and only left
here on the morning of his mar
riage, and the news of his wedding
was surprise to his numerous
acquaintance in this section.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-02-24
William r. TrimbIe.

William L. Trimble died at his
residence in Elkton on Friday
morning, Feb. 18th, after a pro-
tracted illness, in the 56th year of
his age.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-02-24
Volcanic Eruptions

Are grand, bnt skin eruptions rob life
of joy. Bucklens Arnica Salve, cures
them, also old, running and fever sores,
ulcers, boils, felons, corns warts, cuts,
bruises, burns, scalds, chapped hands,
chilblains. Best pile cure on earth. Drives
out pains and aches. Only 25c box,
Cure guaranteed. Sold by DIR. L, R.
Kirk, druggist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-02-24
Joseph Dawson.

Joseph Dawson, formerly of Cecil
county, died at his home in Talley-
vile, Del, ON Monday, 18th inst,
aged Is years.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-02-24

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To secure you the best and most interesting of the great illus
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-02-24
DEATHS.
r1rs. rlartlla BlanchfieId.

Mrs. Martha Blanchlield, died at
her home in Chesapeake City on
Friday, 18th inst, aged 55 years.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-02-24
Horses and Mules.

No ], black horse, Sam, years old, kind and
gentle, single or double, and excellent leader and
fearless of steam, weight 1900 lbs; No. 2 dapple
gray horse Harry. years old, kind and gentle,
single double, will work any place, hard to beat
weight 1880 lbs; No B. bay mare. Bess, 8 years old
sound and straight weight 1900 lbs No 4, pair
black mare mules, coming years old both single
line leaders. IL first class farm team in every par
ticular quiet gentle and fearless of steam, cannot
be beat, weight 2450 lbs; No. 5, young mule, 2
years Old.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-02-24

President Faure of France died
in Paris Thursday, 10th inst, of
apopleXy, after three hours of
acute illness. VI. Loubet, president
of the Senate, has been elected
President of the Republic as his
successor.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-02-24

Have your eyes tested and fitted
with spectacles, from % cents up,
at DIR. Kinks drug store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-02-24
To CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinne Tablets All drug
gists will refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
The genuine has l.. b. 2, on each tablet.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-02-24
For Rent.

Unwilling on South Queen street, ,tszss
~ lately occupied by Peter Harlem 11g1kst4
slime. Apply to STEPHEN REYNOLDS, lllllaa
Rising Sun d3O r15sg4s4,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-02-24

Another session was held last
Tuesday.
The quarterly accounts were ex-
amined and ordered to be paid as
follows.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-02-24
PasS-ninker.

Mr.. Reese Pass of Wilmington,
and Mrs. Mary +. Minker of North
East, were married at the M. f.
parsonage by Rev. w. A. Wise on
Thursday afternoon, Feb. is.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-02-24
WANTED.

GN2 900 TO s. 900 WANTED AT PER CENT.
| ID First mortgage "a No town prnpesty Az
| ply to 50 care Midland Journal. 2tf2
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-02-24
For Rent.

Unwilling AND STORE on Main 1s=.sss.
~ street, Port Deposit, Md. Well To- Tlla
Gated and in centre of town. Terms rea- w A
sonabe. Apply to ROWLAND MANU- -
FEATURING CO., Port deposit, Md. j20-6t
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-02-24

For Grip Cure go to DIR. Kinks
drug store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-02-24
For Rent

a FINE DWELLING on Cherry street. .aszSa
~ containing 10 rooms, heated through 11l asSSa
out with steam beat, radiator in each slls EsE
ROOM range in kitchen, bath room, water So "a
out, first class water in kitchen and bath room
Will be rented. sold on easy terms, or exchanged
for other property rare bargain for the RICH
party. JOS. s. POGUE, Rising Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-02-24
For Rent.

IL rented to careful parties the coming I1llhs9
year at reasonable rate. Apply to I,5alE 5
DIR. GEO. 5. DARE, Rising Sum- Md. 49, 49,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-02-24
For Rent.
For Sale.

WILL BE SOLD AT BARGAIN, THE
w STORE FIXTURES lately in use in my
restaurant in Rising sun consisting of counter,
show cases, shelves tables, ice ffeezers, &c.
WM. Il. GILLESPIE.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-02-24
Hoods Pills s sass to easy s esnss
For Rent.

"OUSE AND STABLE at Sycamore A~A
4 Il Mills Address B. C. REYNOLDS. f.@
Oxford, Pa fI04t ~@
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-27
SATURDAYS BATTLE.
Both Weather and Fighting HON Magnificent
Work Of the Americans.

New York, March pa special cable
to the Herald from Manila. Philippine
Islands, Saturday. says: AT 6 O'Clock this
morning. an advance was begun all along
the lines from San Juan del Monte to Ca
loocan. The entire division under Gen.
Macarthur was engaged in the move
ment. the brgades being commanded by
Generals Harrison G.. Otis. Hale, Hall
and Wheaton.
The Nebraska and Colorado Volunteer
Regiments encountered the first strong
del Monte and in the surrounding
trenches. The cavalry outflanked the en-
envy. who broke and ran. suffering Sc
we're loss. But the enemy made d stub
born stand in the woods north of the La
Iona church.
The goth Kansas and 10Th PENNSYLVANIA
with the Montana Volunteers on the left
protected by the Utah Battery. advanced
over the open rice fields The enemy.
a steady fire until the Americans were
in close quarters. Then the rebels fled
through the woods under "A raking fire.
1t is reported that the bodies Of III, dead
| rebels were found in the trenches AMI
many more in the woods
General Hales brigade was soon fol-
lowed by General Harrison G.. OTIS bri-
gade. General Wheaton's brigade Wa
| held back 10 wait untn the line shoul Il
| swing in from San Francisco del Monte IA
Palo and thus box up IA large number Of
| insurgents.
The insurgents opened fire on our right
The fire was gradually extended aioo
I their whole line for two miles
Our advance WAS over open ground fo.
| a mile and a half. The Sd Artillery. M.
'der command of MAJOR William a. kobbe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-27

good. but the spelling and punctuation
are 40 Illtcrate that the most expert
Spanish ransatOrs have not been apie 70
make "A verbatim translation; Inc gen
eral purport Of the letter.. however, y
clearly apparent and confirms previous
infOrma ton that a generai uprising -
Aguinalfo's adherents in and around Ma
Mia was in contemplation. some tine q
the end of January or beginning Oh rep
fuary last. -
The writer says that he has 2OOo men
available who will rise at the hour hxed
for the '.rupture'' ne has cautioned
Them, he saws, that on the day determined
on they must keep In their houses until
night so as not to attract the suspicious
of The Americans 81 am In Pasig, he
saws. 80 as TO be ready at any moment
to he ready to go TO my district or SAM
paoc''
He saws he has been warned by friend
who protested to speak In the name Oh
Maj. Sell ian American oiiicer since re-
ported among the wounded mat ne mad
better keep quiet and stay at home. but
that such advice is repuShaht 10 MS ieei-
iugs
Hc apologizcs for not having levied a
prestamo or forced loan. on the citizens
Of paslg as ordered by Senior Sandico, IN
the name of Aguinaldo, saying that ne
could not do 50 without drawing down
upon himself the attention of the Aneri-
cans who were so numerous all around
him, He closes by an urgent appeal 10
Agliualdo to send him money to meet
the iurediate necessities Of his forces
The letter Is dated Jan. Is. and was in
tended TO have been sent by courier to
Aguinaldo when intercepted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-27
CABLES FROM oIis.
(Continued from page ID

Otis dispatches up to that time have
been confined to the previous days OPP
erations. The fact that the insurgents
had been forced to retire from Malabon
so early in the day was regarded as
very encouraging.
Secretary Long. said tonight, that
nothing had come from Admiral Dewey
during the day respecting the Ameri-
can operations at Manila. Word is
hourly expected at the war department
of the arrival of the transport Sheridan
at Manila with 1900 achievements for
Gen. Otis. This will be formidable
addition to his fighting strength. They
include one full regiment and the
HEADQUARTERS. and one battalion of an
other, and if the experience of those
taken aboard the Grant and Sheridan
is repeated, they will be in fighting
trim as soon as they land and ready
to be pushed Immediately to the front.
Six regiments of infantry and artil-
cry comprising approximately 5000 men,
one regiment of which sailed from San
Francisco, yesterday. are under orders
for Manila. Their movement will be
pushed as rapidly as possible with
view to reinforcement of Gen. Otis at
the earliest day practicable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-27
catarrA d tho Stomach.

bowels. or bladder, is cured NV IN.
Carlsbad Sprudel Salt. 1t is also =
positive remedy for constipation. liver
and kidney complaints.
Carlsbad Sprudel Salt contains IN.
made the Carlsbad Springs famous for
five centuries.
TO Eisner & Mendelson Co.. Sole
Agents for the Carlsbad Springs. Nevr
York. Gentlemen: l have been suffer-
ing from disorders of the liver ana
stomach for the last six years. ana
tried almost every remedy recon-
nlended to me without finding mora
than temporary relief at the best. unti,
was advised to use the imported
Carlsbad Sprudel Salt / occasionallv
added teaspoonful OF the Carlsbad
Sprudel Salt to the first gobletful or
the water, which / took early in the
morning. My Improvement was most
marked. AT the end Of three weeks my
liver was reduced to it's normal size
and the pain in it had entirely ceased
l have gained in flesh IGN pounds, and
feel that l am permanently recovering.
am so grateful for the benefit de-
rived from the use of the Carlsbad
Sprudel Water, that / permit you to
use this statement as you may see fit"
Sincerely yours.
II. II. Mason, Law Clerk.
Clerks Office of the U. S. Circuit Court
for the Southern District of New
York.
Write for pamphlet. Eisner & Mem
delson Co. Sole Agents, New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-27
AT SANTIAGO.
Admir- ! Samt son Visits Gen. Wood Cleaning
Out the Brigands.

Santiago, March 26-The United States
armored cruiser New York ana the gun
boats Nicksburg and annapolis arrived
here. yesterday. Rear Admiral Sampson,
accompanied by Capt Chadwick called
upon Mai Gen. Good, the military GOV
ernor, IA salute being nred in honor of the
admiral. This afternoon, Gen. Wood re-
turned the visit, there were further COM
plimentary salutes and the warships left,
This evening. for Kingston.
Admiral SAMPSON visited MORO Castle.
yesterday, never having before explored
the interior. With regard to the discov-
cry of the remains of a Spanish officer IN
an arm chair on the beach west of Ell
MORO. the admiral expressed his opinion
that they We're certainly the remains OF
Admiral Villamil.
Five more bandits have been captured
and two others killed. The citizens ex-
press satisfaction at the capture of Mata-
moras and Trucon well-known brigands
and ii Is thought that with their capture
the backbone of brigandage in this dis
trict is broken.
Col. Juan Wan, the new chief of gen
darmerie, is showing much more energy
than was displayed by his predecessor
Col. Valiento. Indeed. the recent cap
lures are due to his zeal and he believes
that little if any further trouble will
arise.
Gen. Woods March estimates have
finally been approved by the authorities
al Havana and consequently those who
have been unemployed are able to resume
work. relieving the strain.
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THE 18th NEW YORK
Given a Grand Reception on Arrival Hoae
from Duty in Cuba.

New York. March 26.-The home coming
Of the l2tn Regiment which arrived. to-
day. from Matanzas. Cuba on the trans
port Meade was marked with great en-
thusiasm. The men looked well after
their services in Cuba and there was 81
vessel reached quarantine. Col. r. w,
Leonard. who was in command, was able
to report "All well.i'
The Meade left Matanzas March -, and
arrived in quarantine. at 10 O'Clock this
morning. She was in charge of Capt. Vii
men of the 18th New York Volunteer
Regiment and number of cabin paSsen-
gers, among them Paymaster General
Carey, who Went 10 Cuba with the s.. 00l.
600 for the ,uban army: Miss Carey, his
daughter; Miss Rochester. Major X. l..
Rogers of the paymaster's department.
and vic: Congressman Packer of Penn
Lieut.. Howell of the Engineer Corps. AND
the detail of - men who went to Cuba on
the Meade to guard the money 10 pay til,
Cuban soldiers, and Gen. Avalino Rosas
a division commander in the Cuban army.
Lieut.. Clauscn of Co. Il, 18th Regimen
brought his wife with him on the trans
port. The bride is a Cuban and speak
only the Spanish language 1t is said that
the lieutenant cannot speak Spanish
They We're married about a week ago.
The regiment landed at the White Sta
pier. at the foot of West 18th street. an6
was met by Il great throng OF people, Tbs
soldiers passed through Washington park
and up 9th avenue. to the armory on ST.
street. The streets We're crowded al
viewed the regiment from stand al
Madison Square. When the troops ap-
peared the streets were blocked and dense
throngs were on every side.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-27
GEN. OTIS CABLE REPORT.
Enemy 10000 Strong But Oils Men Arc
Walking Through Them.

Washington. March 2G.-Gen OTIS de-
scription of the battle is contained IN
the following cablegram. received at
the war department, Saturday morn
ing:
Macarthur, with two brigades, COM
menced advance on Novaliches, north
west of Calcoocan.. in center the insur-
gent lines, at daybreak, this morning.
advancing rapidly and successfully.
suffering little. From Novaliches,
Macarthur will swing to left and strike
north of Polo.
"Wheatons brigade. fronting Calico
can. will press forward at the proper
time. Halls brigade, on the old line
north of Pasig. is demonstrating west
Of the pumping station.
Enemy 1900 strong on the lines.
am endeavoring to take fraction in re-
verse"
1t was stated at the war department
that the expression of Gen. Otis. Am
endeavoring to take fraction in re-
verse;" means that while making
feint at the front. that he intends to
swing to the rear and attack the enemy
on the left.