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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-20
Avoiding Mar-Time RaIds.

The house had a cellar with a big
door opening directly out upon The big
road" and never did troop, large or
small, pass by without countless SOL
diers seeking something eatable in this
convenient cellar. 1t was never empty,
but nothing was ever found. A parfi-
tion had been run across about three
feet from the back wall. so near that
even close inspection would not sug.
eest a space back of it; and being with
out a door, no one would think there
was room beyond. The only access
to this back cellar was through trap
door in the floor of the room above.
This door was always kept covered by
n carpet, and in case any danger was
imminent, lounge was put over this.
aud one of the boys, feigning illness,
was there put to bed" In this cellar
apples, preserves, picked pork, etc,
were kept. and its existence was not
known to anyone outside the family -
i. II. Gore, in st. Nicholas.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-20
THE DAYS END.

Boys, I've been out in the clearin'
Chopin up some second-growth,
And, l swan, It's mighty cheerin,'
When the frost is interferin'
With yer seein' and yer hearin'
And yer natchral feelin's, both,
To hear yer sisters voice a-callin':
Supper, pa; the boys is allin!'
Then I drop my ak and listen,
Maxim out l didn't hear,
For | knew voice like this'n,
Which fer years I've been a-missin',
And l seem to catch the glisten
OF two girlish eyes-it's queer.
But yer ma lives in yer sister
AS she was when first l kissed her.
You remember hSr as turnin'
Thirty odd, and all wore out;
But them days when we was burnin'
Walnut firewood and earnin'
This old farm jest sets me yearnin'
That the years could turn about
And yer ma would call me to her
From the days when first knew her.
Seems to me didn't treat her
With the care l should have took:
Such faithful wife, and neater
Than a hummin' bird, and sweeter-
God forgive me! if l meet her
There. she'll wear a lovin' look
And forgive me-she'll be callin':
Come in. pa, the night is fallin'"
Chicago Record.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-20
FOUGHT THE MERRIMAC.
John Cleland, Who Was One of the
Crew of the Monitor - His
EventfuI Career.

John Cleland, one of the crew of the
Monitor, which fought the Merrimac,
died recently in this city.
Taciturn to an unusual degree, it
was only at rare intervals that his
friends heard him speak of the en-
counter in which Ericsson's famous
"cheeseboX" vanquished the confeder-
ate ram. AS one of the crew of the
Monitor for many months he was a
sharer in the glories of the nautical
exploits which revolutionized the naval
warfare of the time and brought i'm
perishable renown to Capt. Worden
and the American arms.
And yet, amid all the memories of
battle triumphs nothing remained so
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-20
Joys of Being Engaged.

Ethel-Oh. Beatrice, did Charlie pro-
pose TO you this morning?
Beatrice (blushing)-Ye-yes, he
proposed. and we're TO be married in a
year if papa will give his consent.
There! | owe Charlie a pair of
gloves. confound il! He bet me that
you'd jump at him il he asked you. and
] gave you credit for having more
sense,"-Stray Stories.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-20

She (after marriag e)-You told me
that I was your first love, but 1 have
found whole trunkful of letters from
all sorts of girls, just bursting with
tenderness.
He'll said you were the first
ever loved. I didn't say you were the
only one who ever loved me. See?-
n. Y. Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-20
Improving the Horses.

Yonng Man (at race course)-What
Is the object of all this?
Old Stager-To improve the breed
Of horses, sir-to improve the breed
of horses. Come, let's take a drink,
and then I'll give you some pointers op
how to bet.-N. Y. Weekly,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-20

firmly fixed on his mind as the narrow
escape he had from being hanged at
the halyards of his ship for having
mistakenly appropriated some pota
toes as contraband of war. The cap
tain, he used to relate, was rlacated
only when assured that the contra
band" potatoes were seized solely with
a view to supplying the captains own
table, which had long been denuded of
other viands because of the hardships
OF grim war.
Bornin County Down, Ireland, in 1880,
Mr.. Cleland was one of a family of
four brothers and two sisters, all of
whom emigrated to America so years
ago. He settled in Chicago in 1852, find.
ing work at his trade in the shipbuildJ
ing yards of the North side, where he
lived almost uninterruptedly ever since.
In 1855 he became a member of the
volunteer fire brigade of Chicago. For
seven years he did good and valiant
service as fire fighter, giving his time
without hope of reward or pay, and
making a record which Chief Swenie,
who served side by side with him, de-
clares was highly creditable. He did
duty with fire engine No. 8, and re-
mained with the organizatio until his
company was mustered out of the
service in 1860.
Mr.. Cleland was a widower and for
years made his home in Chestnut
street with his sister, Mrs. Anne
BURNS. Two of his brothers were we'll
known lake mariners, Capts. James
and William Cleland. One of his nieces
is the wife of Franklin Dewey, an en-
ploye in County Recorder Simon's Of
flee and distant relative of the hero
of Manila.-Chicago Chronicle.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-20
ORPHANS COURT.

The Stated Meetings. of the Orphans
Court of Gee | county will be held on th'
second Tuesday ofevery month. Executors
Administrators and Guardians, wantinl
their accounts stated, will please bring IL
their vouchers few days before Court.
Test. r. F.. J MAR. Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-20

Reporter-Now, Mr.. McBett, how do
you feel after being whipped in the
big fight?
McBett-Oh, jest say l feel like one
of dem Spanish victories.-St. Louis
Republic.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-20

"How did Mrs. Pompous like Long
Branch this summer" asked Mrs. Up
percrust of Mrs. Murray Hill.
''She says it was perfectly heavenly
there"
Perfectly heavenly, oh? Well,
guess that some of her homely daugh-
ters must have caught husbands this
season. You know matches are made
in Heaven" n."eTammany Times.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-20

Mrs. Witcherly-They say Mrs. Dick
son has recently become very econom-
ical.
Mrs. Larrison-Yes, she's carrying it
to an extreme, it seems to me. l hear
that she's even trying to get her hus-
band to let his whisllers grow, so as to
save laundry bills.-Chicago Evening
News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-20

One of the most helpful qualities for
the winning of success is that ability
which enables one to take philosoph-
ically what one can get If one cannot
get what one wants, That is. TO be
contented with second best il The best
is unobtaina ble.-N. y. Tribune.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-20

Every day strengthens the belief of emf;
nent physicians that impure blood is the
cause of the majority of our diseases.
twenty-five years ago this theory was used
as a basis for the formula of Browns Iron
Bitters. The many remarkable cures effected
by this famous old household remedy are
sufficient TO prove that the theory is correct
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-20
Couldn't See IN Opportunity.

He-Do you know that for the last
hour | have been watching for good
chance to steal kiss from you?
She-lndeed! Don't you think it
might be well for you to consult an
oculist ?-Chicago Daily News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-20
Not the Real Thing.

Caller-Mrs. DeStyle is not in, you
say? Why, | saw her through the win
dow as l came up the steps.
Servant (blandly) - Shure, mum,
that was only her shadow you saw
\. Y. Truth.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-20
Lar.cSt Sun ninl-

The largest sun dial in the world is
Ilayou Horoo. a large promontory en-
tending 3C00 feet above the Aegean
sea. AS the sun swings around the
shadow of this mountain ii touches, one
~ one, circle OF islands, which act
as hour marks.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-20

Mrs. Booze-Aren't you ashamed?
People all over town are saying you
can drink enough for three or four
men.
Mr.. Booze-That's envy, my dear;'
pure envy.-Philadelphia North Amer
lean,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-20

DeWitrs Little Early Risers, the famous
little pills for constipation and liver
troubles. Eli T, Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-20
Explained.

Mabel-How is it that Edith. who
used to be so pale, now has such rosy
cheeks?
Dolly-Her new beau has a very
tough beard. - Philadelphia North
American,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-20

These are dangerous times for the
health. Group, cold and throat troubles
lead rapidly to Consumption bottle Of
One Minute Cough Cure used at the right
time will preserve life, health and large
like it. Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-20
The Dream That Was.

In youth he sought a hero's crown,
Alas, he thinks of that no more!
To-day his sole ambitions just
To raise nine children as he must,
Upon an income built for four.
Chicago Daily News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-20

Trains leave Oxford for Philadelphia at 25
o. IN. and 2 90 p. m. Market train leaves
Rowandville Tuesdays and Fridays at S52;
Liberty Grove 9.O7 ColorI. 9l6; Rising sun. S.26;
Sylmar, 933: Noting h am, 40; oxford, 1000 m.
arriving at South st, 2.63 p
Sunday train leaves Oxford at 90 arriving in
Philadelphia at 9.2l a. M; and 6l1, arriving in
Philadelphia at S.i6 p. m.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-20
ont Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.
If you want to quit tobacco using easily
full of new life and vigor, take No-To-Bac,
the wonder-worlIer, that makes weak men
strong Many gain ten pounds in ten days.
Over 400, goo cured. Buy No-To-Bac of your
Crdggist, under guarantee to cure, 50c or
loo Booklet and sample mailed free. Ad.
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-20

kitty, l suppose you won't write
to me at all, now you are marred?"
"Yes, | will, Nan; Jacks awfully
sweet, of course, but | can't talk to
him about my new clothes. Chicago
Daily Record.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-20
LEAVE DOING SOUTH.

Additional traius leave Broad st for Oxford li.l2
a. M and ABB III Mondsy. Tuesday, Thursday
and Friday only 6 10 p m; THURSDAY and Suneay
only, ll.43 p. M; Sunday only, Z 55a m.7Ol p. m
]. r. HUT lHINsON. i.R WOOD
GenT. MANAGER. Gen PfSS'r iGeIh
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-20

AMERICANS AT SAN IUAN.
Number of Men Increasing and Some
of the More VenturesOme Women
and Children Are Arriving.

A correspondent writing from San
Juan de Porto Rico says:
Each day seems to see more Ameri-
cans on the streets of San Juan. The
men came first. then came the most ven-
iuresome of the women; now are com
ing timid wives and even children. who
pick up Spanish with a rapidity that
their elders cannot attain. The women
who thus come down here must be pre-
pared to undergo much in the way of
discomfort in living. Hotel accommo-
cations are at best poor indeed, and
houses are scarce, dirty and almost un-
iUhabitable. Of course. there are eX-
ceptions, some fairly comfortable
houses have been obtained, but only
few, and each day they are harder to
ind and their rentals advance steadily
with the demand. San Juan needs much
improvement in the matter of living
accommodations offered before an
American naval or army officer can feel
safe in bringing here his family.
Paul Perry, of Columbus, Ga, suffered
agony tor thirty years and then cured his
Piles by using DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. 1t heals injuries and skin diseases
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-20
PHILADELPHIA, WHINING
l. TON & BALTIMORE r. r.

oEHTRAL DIVISION
On and after November 2Sth, 1881 trains will.
ruI follows
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-20
Wooden Legs.


1t is said that wooden legs ara used
Dy over 100000 English-v2eaking men.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-20
NOTICE

BY THE ORLEANS CoURT FOR CECIL COUNTY.
January 8. 1894.
ORDERED, That all Administrators, Ex
ecutors and Guardians that have not stated
an account within year come forward anc
do the same. or show cause to the contrary
or they will be cited up.
Test: r. F. JAMAR, Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-20

One Minute Cough Cure, cures.
That Is what IL was made for.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-20

"Who are those misera ble-lookiug
people in deep mourning?" said a
young man to his companio They
could not look more wretched if they
had lost all the relatives they pos
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-16
In0leside Loses It's Power to
Injure the People of
the City.
Police Make Another Raid on the Track.
Corrigan Is Denounced by the
Representatives of Clean
Sport.

tenn became known as the day wore on as
hand booking"
The betting, however, was for the most
part confined to a narrow circle of gam
blers and was not conducted on an ex-
tensive scale. Several of the hand
bookies" assembled before each race and
agreed on the prices offered on the diff
ferent horses. Then they allowed those
whom they knew intimately to bet.
A person who was desirous of placing
a bet on a horse would walk up to one
of the hand bookies, ask the price Of
fered on the animals chances and then
when the police were not looking would
hand the bookie the money. After each
race the hand bookie' kept moving from
one part of the betting ring to the other,
shaking hands with his lucky customers.
at the same time handing them the
amount Of money they won on the race.
The police knew that this sort of gam
bling was being carried on, but it was
practically an impossibility to catch the
gamblers at their new artif1ce to violate
the law. If they were detected passing
money TO anybody they would simply say
that they were lending the money pay
ing a debt. Chief Lees declared that If
the gamblers attempt to violate the law
in this manner to-day he would arrest
every person suspected of the practice
on charge of vagrancy.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-16
KILLING NGLESIDES EVIL BY AUTHORITY OF LAW.

aloof from the proposition to pass law
that would do away with the good work
done in San Francisco on Monday. The
story of the $4,000 that is TO be used to
bring about the desired legislation had
had its effect with the members of the
third house of the Legislature, but in
face of the fact which is apparent to
every one that the Senate will have none
of the proposition, no one could be found
who would agree to be identified with it
even in the lobby.
ate many of the members were approached
on the subject of racetrack legislation of
the people of San Francisco, and were
asked for advice as to the best form of
presenting the proposed law: The
schemers suggested that it might be at
tached to the general appropriation bill
as an amendment to the district fair
clause. or, failing in that. it might be
stitute for some bill that has been rele-
gated to the end of the file. there to die.
Such a bill, it was, suggested, could be
brought, forward and put on the urgency
file, and by judicious amendment and
substitutions could be put in shape to be
rushed through both houses of the Legis-
lature before the end of the session.
These suggestions met with cold disfavor
on the part of the Senators.
To add to the woes of the 1ngleside
gamblers they were fatty told that they
need expect no help from the managers
or friends of the racetrack at Emeryville,
in Alameda County. This was a severe
blow, because there are several members
of the Legislature who are favorable to
the interests of the Emeryville track and
who were naturally expected to lend a
helping hand to the scheme proposed by
the Ingleside crowd. Late in the after
noon the Ingleside forces were withdrawn
from the Capitol to await the arrival to-
night of Corrigan and his reserve forces
from the metropolis. Tonight CONSUL
tation is being held to decide as to what
step can be taken tomorrow to retrieve
the disastrous defeat of to-day.
The presence Of Police Commissioner
Gunst in Sacramento at this particular
time, and the fact that he is Identifying
himself with legislation favorable to the
gambling interests of a certain class of
people in San Francisco, is attracting
much unfavorable comment from legis-
lators from interior districts. They de-
clare it does not speak well for the
morals of city when one of its chief
peace officers concerns himself in assist
Ing the passage of laws that are recog-
nized as being designed to protect class
of people whose business is antagonistic
to the best interests of the community in
which they live.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-16

at 1ngleside that has been prohibited by
the Board of Supervisors Of San fran
cisco. This much was determined To-
day after President Androus and wee
President Henry j. Crocker OF the lngie
side track, together with Nose Gunst ana
others, had exerted every influence at
their command in a fruitless endeaVor 10
induce legislators to assist them IN
thwarting the will of the people OF the
metropolis.
The race track gamblers directed their
attention principally to the Senate, mop
ing no doubt that the smaller member
ship of the upper house of the Leglsia-
ture would provide them more favora-
BILE opportunity for the use of the cor
rupt means by which they hope TO secure
favorable consideration for the measure 8
by which they hope to rob the cluZehs Oh
San Francisco of their rights. IL TINS
was their object it met with signal rail-
ure, for with few exceptions the Sena-
tors turned a deaf ear to the plant or
the racing men, and the day endeo with
no better prospect in view for the 1nSle-
side jobbers than total defeat OF tneir
scheme for relief by means OF State leg
islation Tomorrow the racing contln-
gent already on the ground is to be re-
inforced by Ed Corrigan and others OF
the Ingleside combine and a final eHort
will be made to induce legislators TO cast
their votes for some law that Will nave
the effect of setting aside the actlon taken
by the Board of Supervisors of San Fran
cisco on Monday.
Even the ponlsellers-the men who de-
feated Dan Burns, Corrigan and the COM
bined race track following last week IN
the matter of restricting poolseliing ana
bookmaking at race tracks, thereby CIV
ing the Ingleside and Emeryvflle tracks
an exlusive privilege of the gambling
game-refused to ''stand in" with the
Ingleside outfit to-day. They declared
that they do not care whether or not the
Ingleside track is closed, as 1T Will not
affect their business. and they refuse TO
take a hand in any legislation in opposl-
ton to the desire of the people or san
Francisco. They go farther than this ana
declare that they are more than pleased
that the track at Ingleside has been closed
by the Board of Supervisors OF the
metropolis for the reason that the act
administers well merited rebuke TO Cor
rigan, Ullman and others, who, they say,
have had more to do with bringing dis
credit on the sport of horse racing than
all other influences put together. The
bookmakerS and booksellers, therefore,
approve of the sentiment that has prompt
ed the people of San Francisco to demand
that bookmaking at Ingleside shall stop,
their approval being based on the asser-
ton that Corrigan and his associates
were in fair way to kill the racing game
by their methods.
The practical politicians" who are
present in Sacramento in force, and who
are always counted on to lend assistance
to shady measures of the kind proposed
by the Ingleside race track gamblers, held
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-16
GAMBLERS MUST
STAND TRIAL
An Intellectual Plea for
Dismissal.

Police Judge Mogan refused yesterday
to discharge the twenty men arrested at
Ingleside Tuesday afternoon for violating
the anti-pool law. Henry Ach, attorney
for the bookmakers, demanded an imme-
diate dismissal of the cases on the ground
that no formal complaints charging any
offense had been filed against his clients.
Judge Mogan censured the Police Depart
ment for neglecting to have the arrest
ing officers swear to complaints, and
finally, in order that test case might
be started, he ordered the hearing con-
tinued until 10 a. m. this morning.
All the defendants and large crowd of
interested spectators were present when
Department 1 of the Police Court was
called to order. Only two or three police
officers who were in the raid at the track
were present. Captain Gillen and Ser
geant Martin were there to represent the
department The proceedings were
opened by Attorney Ach, who addressed
the court as soon as the spectators were
ouieted He first informed his Honor that
he represented the twenty men arrested
at the race track and then demanded the
discharge of all of them and also the
exoneration of the bondsmen. He argued
that as there were no complaints, the
defendants could not be held an instant.
Judge Mogan interrupted Ach and post
poned action on the cases for one hour.
His Honor asked why the police had not
attended to this essential point. Prose-
cutting Attorney Joachimsen answered for
Chief Lees and his subordinates, saying
they had not had time to draw up the
necessary papers and swear to them. Ach
declared the negligence of the prosecution
was no concern of his, and renewed his
demand for dismissal. An hour later all
parties interested were again in the court
room and Attorney Ach asked for rul-
ing on his motion. Judge Mogan said he
would first listen to the Prosecuting At
torney. Joachimsen said it had always
been the custom in the Police Courts to
allow the officers reasonable time to pre-
pare complaints where persons were ar
rested on misdemeanor charges without
a warrant AS this case is of great pub
public Importance he asked for a contin-
ance of one day. Mr.. Ach again demand
ed the release of his clients and addressed