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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08
BUREAUCRACY AS A FINE ART.
TrOublous Times of a Woman Who
Attempted to Ride Bicycle
in Rome.

When the strong man" for whom
the Italians long arises to put order
In the affairs of his country, one of
the first evils he will need to combat
will be the scourge of bureaucracy,
says correspondence of the London
Post. "Redtapeism" is well known in
England, but whether it ever attained
even in the mustiest and dustiest Lon
don offices such a degree of perfection
as that reached in Italy is a question
which readers may judge after read
ing the experience of a foreign woman
who recently fell foul of the police
because her bicycle had not the lead
en- tax stamp for the year 1900. BIZ
cycles, it should be said, pay in Italy
tax of ten lire per annum, and 1t is
necessary to have the bollo or stamp
changed at the beginning of each
year.
The woman was riding on the Trim
ita del Monti, when two policemen in
plain clothes stopped her and seized
her bicycle. On asking the address Of
the office where she could pay the fine
of 20 francs and recover her bicycle
she was told to go to the Via del
Panificlo. The employees of the Via
del Panificio told her to go to the Via
del Chiavari, where bicycles are
stamped. Here, however, she was told
to go to the Via DELI Umilta to ask
for the authorization to pay the fine
and recover her bicycle. At the Via
dell Umilta they sent her to the reg
istry Office in Via Monte della Farina
Here she received ticket for the Via
della Consolazione, where the munich
pal bicycle deposit is placed, but from
the deposit she was sent to the Via
del Campidoglio.
At the Via del Campidoglio she was
told to return to the Via della Con-
solazione, but at the Via della Con-
solazione she was informed that moth
ing could be done until she had OBJ
tanned a declaration, costing Sd,
from the Office in the Via del Cam
pidoglio. So she climbed once more
the Via del Campidoglio, paid her 3d.,
obtained her declaration, and learned
that she must return again to the Via
della Consolazione and pay 80 cents in
order to recover her bicycle. In the
Via della Consolazione she paid her
3D., and recovered her bicycle. but
was warned to remove the saddle and
go at once to the Via del Chiavari and
get 1t stamped, or else it might be
seized again If she rode it or even
wheeled ii with the saddle on before
getting 1t stamped.
Who can now pretend that the Ital-
ians have not reduced bureaucracy to
fine art?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08
The Last MarChbankS
BY Viola ROseborO'

This is a peculiarly strong and touch
ing short story, portraying the sweet
character and courageous mind of a
true lady of the south. 1t will be
printed soon in this paper.
We have purchased the story, with
eight others. all by well known writer's.
The others are:
THE COUNTS APOLOGY, by Robert
Barr; THE HONOR OF BEssoN. by
Robert c. v. Meyers; NAM SEPHNY's
QUEST. by Francis Lynde; THE GRAY
PARROT. by w. w. Jacobs; THE PEARL
OF THE PHILIPPINES. by William Muir
ray Graydon; To CAPTURE AN HEIREss.
by Cutcliffe Hyne; THE WAY OF THE
TREsPAssER, by P. Y. Black; THE
LADY OF THE ROAD. by Clinton Ross.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08

pUS cO7lJTONCCU Dy Uu enormously D1g
BOer.
etables on a stone floor in the shadows
of the quickly falling night. When
some distance away, the trooper turn
ed to me and chuckled comfortably.
He patted the blanket roll round his
shoulders and smiled. Then | noticed
the roll was swelled in the center, like
constructors stomach when it had
gulped hearty meal.
90 man." said the trooper, "these
ducks were too fat. annexed the fat
test. have frequently noticed in an
unfriendly land that Providence never
fails to send supper to the deserving"
But" said, rather alarmed, ''we'll
go to trouk GaiD for certainty if we
do this sort Of thing. Besides, it's
you talk like recruit" said the
trooper. Kindly recollect that the
Beers hate Englishmen; therefore the
Transvaal is an unfriendly country;
therefore notwithstanding, please
is permissible, justifiable, according to
the rules, and in every way eminently
praiseworthy."
"But"-
"But pumpkin would, as you were
going to say, improve the stew greatly.
1t is an excellent suggestion you make,
and have still some pepper and salt"
"You want me to ST.
Ssh! No, my dear fellow. Just slip
back to that barn now it's dark enough
and levy it."
! looked at the plump duck. and my
nostrils fancied grateful smells.
thought Of the uncivil Boer, and l
went.
81 will go on to that spruit we saw
from the road" the trooper said, "and
getthings ready and build fire. Bring
the biggest"
1t was dark and silent, moonless and
still. gained the barn, selected a
pumpkin, slipped off with it cuddled in
my arms and stepped out again almost
on top Of the towheaded boy. My gaze
upon him was momentary, and fed;
he also. There was no explanation pos
sible. and | ran without a word, cling
ing to my pumpkin, my supper. The
child, as he darted to the house, utter
ed yell which aroused the farm, even
to the distant ducks, which ! heard
quacklng on the ponds banks with, !
imagine, a note of revengeful delight.
1t was now quite dark, and | stum-
bled as plunged along the rough road
to the bed of the stream, where the
trooper was to await me. Behind me
came great scramblipg of feet and q
blether of voice. | distinguished the
farmers easily. 1t had baying note
to 1t which was particularly menacing.
l knew little of his language, but was
aware that he was calling ON me to
stop and probably saw me with the
clearness of night vision a Boer shares
with the savage.
Suddenly there was a pause in the
rush behind and q cessation of his
yells. In a moment l heard the crack
of his gun-it sounded horribly near
and a bullet tipped over my head. l
left the path then and sought the shad-
Ows of the bush, where few trees and
big rocks might render my safety more
probable. Over the uneven ground /
dashed, painting. and heard the shouts
renewed behind me. but they seemed
to keep TO the road. Soon they faded
away, but did not slacken speed, and
all the time | stuck obstinately to the
big. fat pumpkin. 1t was within me q
contest between fear and hunger. Il
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08

Starvation never yet cured dyspepsia.
Persons with indigestion are already half
starved. They need plenty of wholesome
food. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what
you eat so the body can be nourished
while the worn out organs are being re-
constructed. 1t is the only preparation
known that will instantly relieve and
completely cure all stomach troubles.
Try it if you are suffering from indiges-
ton. 1t will certainly do you good. Eli
T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08
A Quick Choice.

"How did you like those two poems
I sent your" asked Willie Washington.
There was long one and short
one, wasn't tthere?" asked Miss Ceyenne.
eyes. Which did you prefer?"
II haven't read them yet. But am
sure I shall like the short one" ."-Wash-
ington Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08
No Rest Tor Him.

Physician-I told you that the pa
tient must be kept perfectly quiet, and
you have disobeyed my orders.
Nurse-How so?
Physician-You have left his coloredi
shirt on a chair near his bed.-Town.
Topics,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08

The Chinese ask chow is your liver >"
instead of chow do you do?" for when
the liver is active the health is good.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are famous
little pills for the liver aud bowels. FL
T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08
Al the Coacbman,, nam.

The Maid-Sam Coupe's hands used
to smell so strong of horse hair, but
things are changed now.
The Coachman-In what way?
The Maid-Well, since he's been run
ming an automobile his hands smell of
gasoline.-Chicago Daily News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08
Double comnliment.

Hostess-Oh, Mr.. Borum, I'm 70
glad you have come. - ------
Borum (fattered)-Are you really?,
Hostess-Indeed If you hadn't
there would have been 13 at the table.
Daily News,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08

All who suffer from piles will be glad
to learn that DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
will give them instant and permanent re-
lief. 1t will cure eczema and all skin
diseases. Beware of counterfeits. Eli.
REYNOLDS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08
ORPHANS COURT.

The Stated Meetings of the Orphans
Court of Cecil county will be held on tho
second Tuesday ofevery month. Executors
Administrators and Guardians, wanting
their accounts stated, will please bring ip
their vouchers few days before Court.
Test: r. E. JAMAR. Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08
Too Late.

Stranger am literary man.
madam, and am looking for a room.
Have you anything that will suit me ?
Landlady-No, sir. I've just rented
my last hall bedroom to poet.-Har-
lem Life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08
Old Maids.

The modern old maid,'" said the
noarder, rs good deal more progres-
sive than her predecessors"
"Oh, 1 guess not. The old maid Of
other days managed to have the latest
wrinkle as well as anyone" said the
Cheerful Idiot.-Indianapoli Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08
7 R TAYLOR,
NOTICE

BIZ THE ORPHANS CouRT FOR CECIL CouNrY.l
January l3, 19O
ORDERED, That all Administrators, Ex.
ecutors and Guardians that have not stated
an account within year. come forward and
do the same. or show cause to the contrary,
or they will be cited up.
Test: r. E. JAMAR, Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08

II at least have the satisfaction Of
knowing" said the poet, "that when
die my work will live after me-"
"Yes," the poets wife wearily re-
piled, your work being inanimate
will, of course. be beyond the danger
of starving to death."-Chicago Times
Herald.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08

Mrs. Ferguson (about to retire)-
George, have you looked under the bed?
Mr.. Ferguson-Yes, and l found
what expected-a wad of gum stuck
on the under side of the bedstead.-
Chicago Tribune,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08
Do-.t Neglect Your Liver.

Liver troubles quickly result in serious
Complications, and the man who neglects his
iiger has little regard for health. A bottle
OF Browns Iron Bitters taken now and then
VIII keep the liver in perfect order. If the
disease has developed, Browns Iron Bitters
vitality will always follow i1s nsc
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by ali dealers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08

Father calling from head of stairs at
1880 p. m.)-Jennie, don't you think
it's about time to go to bed?
Jennie-Yes, papa, dear. What on
earth keeps you up SO late?-Chicago
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08
Reason for his Ienor,euce.

Mrs. Characterization don't know
anything, John!
Mr.. Crimsonbeak-I know it; I've
been hearing you talk for nearly 20
years.-Yonkers Statesman.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08
The Main QuestInn.

He-You are the only girl l ever
loved
She-Oh, never mind that. The main
question is. am I the only girl you
ever will love ?-Tit-Rits.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08
Wished to Hear Him,

Dorothy (siding up to the captain,
whom she has always heard spoken of
as an old sea-dog, just as he is about
to depart)-Don't you think 'twould
be nice to bark Just once fore you go?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08

Wife (emphatically)-I can't put It
off another week. We must clean
house.
Husband (coaxingly) - No, don't.
Let's touch a match to the place and
begin fresh.-N. Y. Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08
Encourare a nnd unh,t

"These silent people often do harm
in the world"
What do you mean?"
"Why, they let other people talk too
much. Chicago Record.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08
Cure Cold In Head.

Kermotts Chocolates Laxative Ouiniue. easv
to take and quick to cure cold in head and sore
throat.
Eli 7. Reynolds Pharmacy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08

Cold n head and sore throat cured by Ker-
motifs Chocolates Laxative Quinine. As easy
to take as candy. "Children cry for them"
Eli T. Reynolds Pharmacy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.
beyond Hi. oomnr.be,x,on

She-Why do they call love the "ter-
der passion" do you suppose?
Helm sure don't know; it's the
toughest thing that ever happened to
me.-Yonkers Statesman.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08

What's thisY'' exclaimed the editor
OF the woman's magazine. "You have
engaged married woman to run our
household department"
"Oh, that's all right" answered tho
assistant. "She's always lived in board
ing-houses, SO she's not disqualified by
experience" e."-Chicago Post.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08

For colds and sore throat use Kermott q
Chocolates Laxative Quinine. Easily taken as
candy and quickly cure
Eli T. Reynolds Pharmacy
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08

enc VIC Uay Cold Cure.
Kermott'S Chocolates Laxative Quinine for
cold in the head and sore throat. Children
take them like candy.
Eli T. Reynolds Pharmacy
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08
RISING SUN, CECIL COUNTY, MD. FRIDAY, JUNE 8. 1900
but turned and ran swiftly to the house

but turned and ran swiftly to the house
door.
Now, undoubtedly, there was little in
my appearance of the attractive. A
weeks wallaby, with a half grown
beard, had possibly added to the pic
turesque aspect of my personality, but
a Boer, least of all men, has the art
lists eye. / was conscious that a new
hat and a shave would have increased
trusted to what suavity of speech and
manner could muster.
My disgust was then marked when,
ten yards from the threshold, / was
confronted by an enormously big Boer,
with a beard cut shovelwise, who bore
rifle with very long barrel and in
formed me in a shout that I was a
"yerdamter uitlander." He told me
other things probably equally discom-
posing, but that was all l understood,
and between his legs peeped out the
towhead of the youngster who had
given the alarm, face stretched in
the most delightfully."- malicious grin
ever beheld
l, however, was surprised by the
thought of going supperless and ad-
vanced step with salute. Up went
the gun to the Beers hip, and his abuse
poured faster l ventured to speak.
The gun went to his shoulder. re-
treated, and l heard the door slam be-
hind me.
The trooper was awaiting me with
greater anxiety to haste away than
imagined his lounge by the quiet pond
would have excited. He received my
news very calmly.
'It's pity the beast wouldn't give
us some coffee at least" he said, ''but
come on"
Very sulkily followed him through
the trees, past rude barn. where lay
exposed some pumpkins and other veg
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08

Small in size and great in results are
DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the famous
little pills that cleanse the liver and bow
els. They do not grippe. Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08
NgI Of Lhe ILeSllSSeI.

An Episode ON
q Boer Farm, Showing
How Two Travellers In the Transvaal
Suffered the Loss of
Their supper.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-28
OUTLOOK FOR CONGRESS-.
CHAIRMAN BABCoCK THINKS THERE WILL BE
NO LOSS IN REPUBLICAN REPREsr>r ,r,o>.

CHAIRMAN BABCoCK THINKS THERE WILL. BE
NO Loss IN REPUBLICAN REPRESENTATION.
congressman Joseph W. Babcock OF Wisconsin
chairman of the Republican Congressional Cam
paign Committee. was at the Fifth Avanua EI,,.1
last night. Mr.. Babcock returned to Washtngtor
at midnight He asked when his con,-,frt.a
"ou4d meet TO prepare for the fall campairn and
he replied: II hope 10 have a meeting before Cor
sress adjourns L hardly expect Congress to sd
Journ on June s. II will probably adjourn q, ,,.
sth' MI Baocock was asked what no cleaned
from the reports he received from over the corntr
as to the Republican outlook and said.
So far as the President is concerned evsrv,h,,.
Wlthoul doubt. There Is nre of a ouaSfioD - -
latlon TO the House. Our majority is now thlrTaro
vana He is a good RepubIican now % w. Fsnnsyl-
hold the House, and feel sure we will Ae "
When asked about the vice-PresidentiaI nop,,no-
tion. MI Babcock said everything seemed 10 bs nm
settled. He did not think that Secretary Iorg
would be named. AS for Roosevelt he saia tha+ he
did not think the Governor wanted il or would he
urged to taks it. IF New-York would ger to~a,hr
and present the name Of one I think that
man would be nominated. but I seen O Indicate,
az present that New-York will do So 7 hear a ~,
OF talk about Senator Fairbanks, OF Indiana He tS
. good. clean able man. IL has been the usual r,s
from doubtful state and a man OF weaitS r.
seems 10 me this rule will be adhered TO- Senator
Fairbanks would lit tnat rule. but II he Is not
West al
In Congress elections this rau" continued NJ
Baocock, / think we VIII possibly lose some MEM
bcrs from some OF the border States. We viii
vania and Massachusetts, and other Eastern sta5sI
Mr.. Boutelle has been renominated by his friends
unfortunate. Is feared that he may be abls
10 return 20 bis duties In Congress for time
New-York tribune., 1900-05-28

out that the Cuban postmasters were found
very difficult TO teach. The loose methods OF
former Spanish times have been carried on at
some points even to the present day One
feature that enabled C F. w. Neely t5 divert
funds in fashion exceedingly difficult to de-
tect the custom of many postmasters 10
pay cash for all stamps taken from the Depart
ment, while there was no rule for keeping books
OF account AS result the inspectors had no
way OF ascertaining how many stamps had
been sold; and the statement of Neely. II in col
iusion with the postmaster. would tally with the
latte-'s statement.
This official believes that when all the books
and papers have been investigated the shortage
viii not amount 10 over S1oo,Wo. 1t is prob-
able, however. that $4,000 more has been taken
which cannot be traced. His estimate is con-
secuentlY mere surmise
New-York tribune., 1900-05-28
PL4TT ANGRY AT ROOT.
1RRITATED OVER THE APPOINTMENTS OF
sAXTON AND LYON.

Senator Platt left this city yesterday morning.
Whether he went to Atlantic City TO join Mrs. Platt
or ~ WASHINGTON was known the Fifth
Avenue Hotel yesterday There were only a few
Republican politicians around the hotel and little
news 8. B. Odel, jr., chairman Of the Republican
State Committee, is expected home this week, and
then several important matters which have been
awaiting his arrival will be taken up and acted
upon including the question of a successor to
Quigg as president of the County Committee.
Senator Platt when asked about the protest
cult Court Judge in Western New-York, said: Mr..
Hazel will be confirmed l quite sure
When asked about the offer to Charles 7. Sax
ton formerly Lieutenant Governor, and now Chief
Judge of the Court of Claims to be United States
Judge of Porto Rico he said that he knew moth
ing about it, and that Secretary Root seemed to
be doing that As to the naming of George w.
Lyon for a judicial place in the Philippines he
made the reply. He displayed some little rri-
tation and declared that ii Secretary Roots
affair, and there was no telling what he would do.
Both Judge SaXton and Mr.. Lyon, who once
Surveyor of the Port and Corporate Attorney
under Mayor Strong, regarded anti-mdC chine
men. and their appointments looked upon
having been brought about without suggestion
consultation with Senator Patt. His apparent irri-
tation is explained in that way by the politicians.
1t declared yesterday that the friends of
Secretary Bliss wanted bring him as the
candidate of NeW-YOrk for the Vice Presidential
nomination, but Senator Platt is said to have
sturdiy opposed and defeat ted this plan. 1t is
ported that the objectionable appointments by Sec
opposition. and brought about by friends of
Mr.. Bliss and others opposed TO Senator Platt.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-28
GODDARD WILL BE CARRIED IN TO VOTE
TWO INVALID DELEGATES TO THE xIITH DIS
TRICT's SECOND CONVENTION

At the second convention of the Republicans in
the XIIth Congress District which was ordered by
the Supreme Court and Is TO be held in the Murray
Hill Iyceum tomorrow night, the Hess and God
dard factions will line up for fierce struggle FOR
the election OF two delegates TO the Philadelphia
convention. II is predicted that Captain Goddard's
faction will win, the courts have ordered the
admission of some OF his delegates who We're shut
out OF the former convention, which thus car
red by Hess. 1t was said last night that dele
gates to the convention would be carried into the
hail to vote. Captain Goddard has been III and he
will go in an invahds chair. Theodore F. Folsom
one OF the Goddard delegates, was recently on
Grated upon for appendicitis. and has not entirely
recovered. He Will be carried in on a stretchar
Philadelphia convention.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-28
RED FLAGS WAVE IN PARIS.
SOCIALISTS CELEBRATE COMMUNE ANN
vERSARY.

Paris, May 21.-The Socialists celebrated the
anniversary of the Commune to-day with the
usual pilgrimage 70 Pere Lachaise Cemetery
against the walls of which the Communards
were shot.
The procession was formed at a hau near
the entrance from which point headed bv the
socialist leaders, the demonstrators marched TO
the graves Of the notable victims who were exc
cuted during what the Socialists call Bloody
Week" The "CarmagnoIe" and Anarchist songs
We're sung. and revolutionary cries were raised
The police confined their interference To seiz
ans rev red nass' which were carried in de-
hance of the police edict. Several sligb+ con,
IIclS resulted and one or two policemen were
scratched. \ few arrests were made
New-York tribune., 1900-05-28
WOMAN FALLS FROM FIRE ESCAPE

Mrs ceiie o'Donnell, forty-hve years old a widow
living on the second foor ot No s57 East Twenty
hrst-st' was fatally injured yesterday afternoon
by falling from fire escape. The flooring over the
ladder in the fire escape suddenly gave way while
she was standing on ii and she was dropped
throlgh the hole 10 the stone Tagging in the yard
DR.. Borden found that Mrs. O'Donneu mad received
fracture at the base Of the skull and Removed
bly, die