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The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-03-25
TIMES ARE BETTER.

TIMES ARE BETTER.
The year 1899 is proving to be the
most prosperous, industrially and fl
nancially, that the United States has
ever known. Four years ago an ad-
ministration was beset with the prob
lem of keeping safe amount of gold
at home, and large block of inter-
est-bearing bonds had to be issued
to protect the treasury reserve. To-
day we see gold flowing to America
from all parts of the world. London
bankers for the first time in history
are borrowing in New York, and the
inanciers of Europe view with alarm
the clearing house reports from the
big American borough.
According to nun's Review, no
year has ever compared with the
present in the volume Of American
trade. Up to the middle of March,
payments through the clearing hous-
es of New York are 57.4 per cent.
greater than the same period of 1892,
and 45.9 per cent. greater than the
same period of 1898, which fixes the
record The same astonishing in
crease of money movements is re-
ported from the other principal
clearing houses.
All the iron and steel manufactor-
les are busy with rush orders for
foreign trade, and they are unable to
fill the orders for steel rails and the
like within the time desired.
Failures for the week are 189 in
the United States against 2OS last
year.
Notable as an effect of this grow
ing laxity of the money market we
see increased efforts made by capit-
alists, both small and great, to find
investments. More money is going
into individual enterprise, and even
mining districts, usually slowest to
realize upon new money movements,
are beginning to feel the healthy ef-
feet. In copper mining is this espec-
tally true. Sales of mines are re-
ported almost daily. Concentrators,
mills and smelters are going up all
over the west. Any man with mine
can easily interest capital in devel-
opment. This is great transforma-
tion from the conditions existing dur
ing the last few years, and everyone
realizes that the country is on the
eve of wonderful forward move
ment.
If the claims of silver men are
true, the present continued inflow of
gold to America will result in fore
ing the powers abroad to look else
where for money supply, and in
such event the only course will be
the rehabilitation of silver.
Conversely, if the European ma
tions, under the present effluxion of
gold, are not forced to such meas
ures, the claims of silver men are not
true. For the millions of dollars of
the yellow stuff which to settle trade
balances are flowing our way must
surely place the money centers of
the foreign world in most disagree
able straights.
1t is not unreasonable then to hope
that ultimately the silver issue will
be forced upon us by those presuma-
bly, the enemies of silver, who see no
other course to avert financial disas-
ter.
Should such result follow, Amer
lea would be the one nation of the
earth where big deals would be made,
and prices would be fixed. Lom-
bard would play poor second to
Wall street, and America would con-
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-03-25

troll the supply of both silver and
gold. This is a consummation de-
voutly to be wished; but in event of
its realization, what is to become of
democracy? There is measure of
sadness in the thought.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-03-25
Dedicated to the Sage Of Sour Dough.

Now comes the Easter bonnet
With mass of truck upon it;
Fit subject for peon or sonnet.
But when he sees her don it,
The husband says, "Dog on it,
And adds some words which do not
rhyme with bonnet.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-03-25

Paris is to hold an international
beauty show next month, and it
looks as if it will be grand success.
Two ladies of New York will enter.
Why not put up the Philadelphia
school ma'am who succeeded in fix
ing her face to the celebrated dad
DIV dollar.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-03-25

The Great Falls Tribune says:
"Deeds speak louder than words" p"
To which the Leader rejoins: "Pre-
sumably townsite deeds"
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-03-25

1t looks as if the so called Filipi-
no republic is on it's last legs, and
that the next few days will witness
the collapse of Aguinaldo.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-03-25

Let us not overlook the fact that
Congressman Roberts comes from
state where the women vote.-Chi-
cago Record.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-07-07
Primaries No, 2,

S. c. Rowland, member of the State
Central Committee for Cecil county, has
issued a call for primaries to be held
Saturday, July p, at the regular places OF
holding such meetings. Mr.. Banks and
Mr. Mackie, the other members of the
committee, refused to have their names
appended to the CALL they having been
the prime movers and managers Of the
first call, which the friends of Mr.. Writ
assert was intended as a snub and insult
to that gentleman as candidate for Gov
ernor. The delegates chosen to the State
convention which has been outlawed by
the State Central Committee, of which
Murray Vandiver is Chairman, being in
eligible on account of their irregular APP
pointment, and being without standing
i'll the State convention which will meet
i'll Baltimore August I'd, it is necessary to
hold primaries under the call issued by
Mr.. Rowland to be held July %.
In order to form ring chain COM
posed of many links is necessary, and in
winding the chain some of the links are
liable to become buckled and spoil the
ring to some extent. The chain compos-
ing the Cecil Democratic ring has been
badly buckled or "kinked" this summer.
The links appear to have been roughly
forged and left in all unfinished state,
hence the buckling when the ring wind
ing was attempted. The ring makers OF
Cecil lost their most expert ring or charm
maker in the death of the lamented
late Z. c. Crothers, whose natural aptness
in the business entitled him to the dis
fiction of genius as a chain or ring
rough Jobs that it resembles apprentice
work.
Our political system badly needs the
Initiative and Referendum introduced
into it, but the ring makers oppose such
innovations as violently as the Ephesian
charm makers rallied against Pauls new
there was much profit i'll making charms
for Diana. Our political ring makers
find much profit in rings to fool the stupid
people, as the silversmith charm makers
of Epesus did in the manufacture Of
charms in their day 10 fool similar class
who worshped an idol as dumb as the
party idols worshiped in enlightened
America at the present time.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-07-07

The Peace Congress assembled at the
Hague, ended without reaching any prac-
teal conclusion. The Congress was called
ostensibly for the purpose of concluding
an agreement among the nations to dis
band and reduce their large armies, which
are eating up and impoverishing the
counties of Europe. 1t would appear that
the most sensible and practical way to
reach such an end would have been to
form all international court, which would
have the power to settle all disputes be
tween nations and compel obedience &c
the courts decision by the parties OF
nations between which the difficulty
existed.
Being relieved from apprehension Of
attack from neighboring nations, the
countries could have proceeded to de,
crease their armies at will. But appar.
emily no attempt was made to even con.
slider the object for which the Congress
was called. The kind of ammunition tc
be used i'll war appeared to engage the
attention of the members to the exclusion
of peace matters.
Having eaten up the countries Of
Europe the great army nations are cast
ing their eyes on Asia and Africa, which
they propose to rob and thus replenisl1
their depleted cash boxes. Unfortunately
for the United States, the party in control
mediate launching this country on a
similar policy, and joining the bandits Of
monarchy in conquering the Asiatics
Under this new policy for the American
republic we are to increase our army ii
order to give us standing among nations
as great world power p"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-07-07
Shirt Waists.

Shirt Waists.
We have never before sold so
many. Everything in the line
sold immensely. The white ones
seem to be specially favored.
One lot almost entirely sold out,
only about 20 Waists left. The
sizes are 81, SO, SO and 40, the
32's are all gone. We have re-
duced them from LOO to sixty
five cents. Call early, they will
soon go at this price. Then the
Percale Waists-everything up
to-date. Perfect fitting garments,
we'll made and handsomepatterEs.
1Men'S Shirts.
OF course you know there is no
shirt so comfortable us the NEG
LIGEE, with white collars. Defy
hot weather and wear them in,
stead of the stiff CHILLED" shirt.
Have you seen the silk front
shirts? They are appl eciated by
by those who wish to wear them
without vest, for the silk is not
a mere bosom but extends from
seam to seam and gives the full
effect of an all-silk shirt. The
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-07-07

reduced to hopeless poverty and wage
slavery. The press, the popular source of
information, has become sordid and a
tool Of deception in the hands of this
oligarchy of illgotten wealth.
Wherein does the mammoth business
of Wall street sent forth trumpet tongued
on the wings of the morning, differ from
crap shooting or outlawed horse racing,
except i'll its magnitude and dazzling
glamour? Morally there is no difference,
and the picture drawn by our friends
letter above quoted, points out the in
fluence it is having on the social and
business life of the great city, with a
steadily widening circle reaching the
uttermost bounds of the country, threat
ening to leap the Pacific ocean.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-07-07
{. r. BURLINGTON g. SONS.
WORTHINGTON's!

rest of the shirt is of fine, cool
cambria. Choose any pattern
seventy-five cents-dollar values
they are, too.
Mems Clothing
Sales have run with us far ahead
of the sales of any previous year.
The result of a good, honest as
sortment is apparent. Then the
increased facilities we have for
handling clothing of every de-
scripticn has increased the sales
this season far beyond our most
sanguine hopes. An examination
of our lines will convince you as
to their eXcelling value, and our
guarantee, "your money back if
you want it, goes with every
salt.
Mems and Ladies' Belts in full
assortment. Lawns, Dimities,
Peques, Linens, and all the sum-
mer fabrics, moving steadily
away from us.
A new lot of Chairs and Rock
ers this week. If you need
Porch Rocker, twill pay you to
examine our stock.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-07-07
How the Trusts Reward Their Friends

There were no more heightened fellow
among the gold standards two or thre,
years ago than some of the commercial
travellers. Their salaries would buy 81
much more under the gold standard low
prices. The trusts are now tumblin,
them out by thousands and cutting dow,
the salaries of those they retain, Will,
putting mp the price of goods that tn,
trusts can control monopoly of.
c. E. Dove, President of the CONNER
cial Travellers National League, testified
before the industrial commission recently
The following are portions of his ties
timoy:
"From figures supplied me by CONNER
cial men l submit the following: Thai
more than $4,000 statesmen have beer
thrown out of work through the organiza
ton of trusts, and about Is, 900 reduced
In salary, some being retained at a big
cut i'll compensation in house positions
others as travelling agents; $4,000 sales
men directly affected by trusts.
The great tobacco companies threw
out about 3, 900 statesmen; the Continental
Tobacco Co. telegraphed the discharge OF
$50 in one day; the baking powder trust
has dispensed with all, excepting half a
dozen men.
THE Bicycle trust will throw out 6oc
statesmen and will cut down agencies i'll
every city; the Chair trust will affect i'm
mediately more than 500 statesmen.
The Union Bag and Paper company
hoe 6
of statesmen. The number of statesmen
ont of work because of the United States
Rubber company is 800. The American
Tin Plate company cut off about 90 per
cent of every 100 statesmen.
Sugar and coffee monopolies have
thrown ont I 900 statesmen; average reduc-
ton in salary of those retained, 81, 900 a
year, rs per cent only of the old force
being retained in house positions"
Mr.. Dove said that the trusts had raised
the prices of the commodities they CON
trolled from 10 to 100 per cent i'll almost
every instance except coffee and sugar.
In these they were still fighting for con-
troll of the field. He gave these figures:
Iron pipe, more than 100 per cent
Tinware and enameled ware, 63 per cent
Chair trust, just formed, will advance
prices 80 per cent.
Rubber overshoes UNITED States Rub
Der Co., ID per cent.
American Tin Plate Co., 80 per cent.
Newspaper. 4 to z cent pound; a
further advance in prospect.
Book papers, 5 and 10 per cent; an adj
vance is expecting in writing paper
Common soap, rs cents to so cents a
box
Jobbers and manufacturers of clocks
have advanced the wholesale prices, on
account of the advance of metals, 90 per
cent.
All metal goods have been advanced.
Pipes and brushes, az per cent.
Ribbons, 10 per cent
School furniture has gone up, as we'll as
paper bags and wrapping paper
These commercial travellers were busy
talking up the gold standard in every
country village they entered in 1896, and
the gold standard is the real source o.
monopolies, now called trusts, and mo-
the tariff, except 10 a limited extent, a.
Haveymere claims.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-07-07
A Trust of Trusts.

A new bank trust has been formed in
New York which includes the chief stock
holders in the Standard Oil Company,
the Sugar trust, the Thread trust, the
Match trust the Tobacco trust, the Car
magic Steel Works, the Gould interests,
the Astor interests, Mutual Life Insur-
anceiCompany, the Flower interests, Mark
Hanna and the leading trust company of
the principal cities of the United States.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-07-07
Friday. DULY z, 1899.

Post Master General Smith has pub
lished an interview in the New York
World informing the public that Mr.
Mckinley has had all the recruiting
offices busy since March 1st, and that
10000 men have been recruited and ready
for Manila as soon as the rainy season is
over. With all army of 45,coo he eX
poets to have completed his benevolent
assimilation policy in the Philippine:
before Congress meets.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-07-07
Reduced Rates to indianapolis via
Pennsylvania Railroad, Account
Epworth League International Con-
VenfiOn

Onaccount otthe Epworth League International
Convention to be held at indianapolis, Ind, July
20 to 3D. the Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
sell excursion tickets rom points on its line, to
indianapolis, at rate of single fare for the round
trip.
Tickets will be sold on July Is and 10, and will
be good to return until July 81, inclusive, except
that by depositng ticket with the Joint Agent at
indianapolis before July 81, and the payment of
fifty cents the return limit may be extended to
leave indianapolis not later than August 90 1899.
For specific rates and conditions apply to
Ticket Agents. 7j2
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-07-07
e. n. WORTHINCTON g. SON.
NICHOLS --Rismg Sun Grocery.

Headquarters for Fine Groceries and Provsions-Always
brands Canned Goods Flour Syrup New Orleans
MolassesTry the "Kondyke' SyrupCiy cured Hams, and
Meats of curing
special line of House furnishing Goods consisting in of
Boilers Kettles Cream Cans Measures Pans Buckets Wrnge
&c. rock bottom prices Table Cutlery WoOdenware &C.
Dry Goods, Notions and Shoes at low cash figures.
5G5 90 H Rising Sun b p N CTIOIS-
The Henzs ppe attractive packages just
received; also full line enzs Pickles. loose and
RWheu fin drink of Coffee Scus Golden Fancy
delicious mild drink Sculs Golden We Cofee
delivered i'll lots often iusurng fresh berry.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-07-07
New York of To-day.

The following extracts from private
letter written by newspaper man and a
close student of conditions which environ
society and shape events, will not fail to
interest our readers, as showing the moral
and business status of that great American
metropolis. From the dim glinpses we
have of Tyre and Sodom through the
time stained pages of history, New York
has many resemblances to those ancient
seats. of civilization, trade and society
conditions.
The pace set for society and business
methods have completely and irreversibly
enmeshed the Republican party, and the
most herculean efforts are being PIT forth
to environ the Democratic party in the
same tolls of moral, political and social
turptude and business ethics. Similar
conditions produce similar results unless
they can be ide-tracked in time. The
writer of this letter says =
ct is a hard row in this city. The
amount of petty and otherwise swindling
going on is positively staggering. Hon
esty IN bus'ness-withinfmy purv1ew-
is rapidly dropping out of sight, 10 show
or6inarv hnsiress flaws F,er+hod,, ;s
cheating their neighbor at all unbeliev-
ably growing pace Never before saw
anything like il. Don't come here with
in the most mnexnected wavs
Such seems 10 be the main act Of the
times. Added to that IS every year, yes
Toeiy f e .n'nss set nalaer ana
Conditions rapidlv drift toward the love-
stages so loug considered the degrading
expressions OF Europe
., n Poi'', ~ nusn.ns p"' ,p apathy IS
ceased "a strnoole thev suhu;t AID ;o;n
in so far as possible in the general steal.
There seems to be no remaining spirit to
isnt any 'ii'ns p9iI.Icany' everything IS
neudous increase of CONSEQUENT crime
poverty aud suffering
"Ot course this thing cannot last; but
mnaI snaps o d 5enie'y VII ne III Is
i've i ,, >'''' ~ GIL
This p;cture was NOT drawn h,, rarsor
who &c f,i,nar,,v Dubbed = ..,essi,,ist ),
but NV = close student Of soc;ety and brs.
mess in Gotham The same conditions
above described that have been ,rore
odvoroed i, tba ;r,arsa h,,s;,os. ot.,o.
,,,,aro IF nyeu, Vol. orc e.aoa;,,,
nver tho who1e oorntrv r. o,oea AZ
servers ,h;e ;s read;1y neroe;,ad Enan
ord;rorv o,d ro,1,o. oara1a.a oh.o.,,o,.a
NAV often he heard courar;,u nrora;,;no
,,;,,, = cou, ,.oor. 80 No., :.
- u,o d;sooro,,,o.,. - 49,
.rh;s ooroor u,,,ioh : oot;,a ;.,oo,
tho ,,,orai ,onoanJ -
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-07-07
A Frightful Blunder

Will often cause a horrible burn, scald,
cut or bruise Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
the best in the world, will kill the pain
and promptly heal it. Cures old sores,
fever sores, ulcers, boils, felons, corns, all
skin eruptions. Best pile cure on earth.
Only 25c box. Cure guaranteed. Sold
by DR.. L. R. Kirk, druggist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-07-07
BufffingtOnS-
RISING SUN, MD.

Has grown to be recognized money saving institution
The place to purchase Clothing, Dress Goods
Fancy Notions, all kinds of Furniture, Carpets and
House-furnishing Goods in general is no longer an
open question: the magnitude of the spring and sum
trade for 1899 is conclusive evidence that the Sc
cret has been revealed.
We intend all purchases from us shall be money
saving investments, which coupled with our large as
from which to select are telling points for
Rising Sun. Every customer must be satisfied if rea
sonabe service will do it. However, if you want
trashy goods we cannot supply them, as we will
not deal in them.
Seasonable bargains await you. When we say
bargains mean just what say-special articles
away below regular market rates.
Many customers embracing the opportunity
procure pair of Shoes below the original wholesale
cost. We are losing money right and left in this
Great Shoe Sale, but this does matter. The shoes
must COVE need the room.
{. r. BURLINGTON g. SONS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-07-07

81 have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy in my family for years aud
always with good results" says Mr.. w.
B. Cooper of FL Rio, Cal. "For small
children we find it especially effective"
For sale by E. T. Reynolds, druggist
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-07-07

Mrs. e. D. E. N. Southworth,
the noted authoress, died at her
residence in Washington last Fri
day, aged so years. Mrs. South
worth was a polite writer, being
the author of over sixty novels.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-07-07

Judging from the strikes and threats of
strikes throughout the country, all is not
peace and prosperity as the trust papers
represent.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-07-07

We have been fortunate i'll procuring
REPAIRS FOR HARVESTING MACHINERY

promptly. We have Sections and complete Knives on
hand for all the leading machines and many other
pairs And then have the Knife Grinder that keeps
the Sections in order Our Machine Oil you know about
only half the quantity needed. Hay Carriers Hay Forks
Rope and Pueys-a necessity and sold worth money
Fler's Binder Twine-we have not got enough to
go aroundthe price while it ass goes at II, and
cents per b.
Your attention is called to Grain Cradles, era
die Fingers Sythes Snaths, Grass Hooks, Cherry Seed
ers Ice Cream Freezers, Cultivator Teeth andJ Paris
Green. All stock bought with the intention of sell
ing it, we can't afford to keep it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-07-07
A Farm journal
GREAT From now to Dec.
OFFER 1908 nearly 5yoars

BY special arrangement m0de 70iM
the publishers OfIhc FARW ./OGR-
Nal 70c are enabled to o6iy that
paper to r5c,y subscriber 7oh0 pays
for the MIDLAND JOURNAL enc
gar ahcad, both papers for the prize
Of oHyS 0Hly,' OHy paper one gear and
the Farm journal from RO70 TO
December, 1925, nearly 5 years. THE
Farm Journal is an cid established
PAPER, enjoying great popularity, one
ofHe best and most HSc/nf farm Pa
berS bH6kShed
Gsg' This o6cy shoHH be accepted
aoithOM delay.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-07-07
QUARTER OF A CENT.
An Estimate Expert, Preeminent in
His Department, Commands
n Big Salary.

But all the high salaries do not go to
managers, says Ainslee's Magazine, in
an article on THE Big Salaries of New
York" An expert who is preemincnt
in his own department sometimes earns
q salary that seems fabulous. In indus
tries where profits are calculated i'll
fractions of g cent on each pound of a
commodity produced, the value of an
expert who Is as nearly as possible In
faliibe in his calculations can hardly
be estimated. In the case of sugar re-
filming this Is particularly true Even
though Mr.. Havemeyer once said testify
to an investigating committee that was
questioning him about an increase OF
u quarter of cent pound on sugar:
'Who cares for a quarter of q cent?
it is fact that one of his highest-sal-
aried employees Is his expert chemist, j.
o. Bonner, who is reputed to be able to
estimate the value of different methods
of refining sugar even unto the third
and fourth place of decimals. But the
ability to make such estimates is not
the sole value of such an expert. In or
der to command the highest salary he
must be able to suggest improvements
on existing methods and develop posi-
blities that would never occur to the
ordinary expert who might be his equal
in making a quantitative analysis.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-07-07

When through the gates of Paradise
He goes to bliss forevermore,
And leaves behind all earthly sins,
I'll bet he does not close the door.