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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-03
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

American exports of bicycles were
more than $7,0O0,000 in 1898, only
$i,S20,000 in 1899 and trifie over
$3,00O,000 in 1900.
West Point cadets are to take up
polo as part of their athletic train
ing, and the government has puF-
chased ponies for the purpose.
New York is surprised to hear that
its great underground transit system
is likely to be finished year ahead
Of time, or before the end of 1908.
An anti-crime league formed in
Little Rock. Ark, has for one of it's
declared objects the carrying on Of
"a fight against the evil one and his
imps."
Sardinia is celebrated for the
tombs, which prove that prehistor-
ically it was inhabited by giants.
Recently four new tombs have been
found which contains skeletons over
nine feet long.
Every conductor on the Brooklyn
Rapid Transit railroads must now
give bond. Each man is backed for
$500 by surety company to guaran-
tee his honesty. 1t costs the men 81
year. The railroad company has
been forced to such action by whole
sale knocking down of fares.
In 1881 the official census stated the
population of Italy as 2s,460,0OO. The
preliminary report of the census just
completed put the present population
in round numbers at 35,OOO,OOO. This
is an increase in 20 years of about %
per cent. The semi-official estimates
led to the expectation of not over
32,000,OOO, and most of the calcula.
tions were about 31,O0O,OOO.
A monument estimated to cost
100000 will be erected at Montreal
in joint commemoration of the fact
that in 1899 Canada for the first time
took hand in the wars of the Brit
ish empire and of Lord Strathcona's
patriotism in equipping at his own
expense force of rough riders for
service in South Africa. Separate
memorials had been planned, but it
was deemed expedient to unite them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-03
MARRIED TO SATAN'S SISTER
Hilarious Welcome Extended by a
Maine Man to the Spirit
of EVIL.

Ezry married a woman with the most
Scorcher that tongue was. When she
had occasion to rebuke Ezry the
tongue would take varnish off the fur
niture. AS a result of his treatment
at home, Ezry was inclined to spend
overmuch of his time at the tavern
He drank other things there besides
cold water and when he would start
for home he was in that blissful con-
dition where he didn't care whether
school kept or not. In that condition
he was in some measure prepared to
meet his gentle chatelaine.
One night his wife sent her brother
out to play ghost" and scare the
drunkard into reform. says the Lewis
ton (Me.) Journal. The ghost was ex-
pected to say in sepulchral tones that
unless Ezry reformed he would be
taken into hell for sure when he
passed over. Ezry came up the road
across the road, too-and he was
trolling one of the lusty old songs of
revolutionary days. He was halted by
sheeted figure.
I'D ev'nin'," said Ezry, cheerfully.
Listen to your DOOM" solemnly and
in deep tones quoth the specter.
"Zhas all ri" replied Ezry. "Le'r
60"
"Fm a spirit
"Glad to hear t. OF f'ler; glad to
heart. Goo SPIT, suppose? If you're
good SPIT | mus stan clever wiz you.
I'm pretty GOO f'ler, am"
I'm spirit of evil" doomed the
spook.
"Sp't evil! Dom shay sho! Wall,
p'raps you're the devil himself"
81 am"
"Pu' 'er there, OF boy; pu' 'er there.
Come up t. house. Zhe'll be gla' to shee
ye; that zhe will. S'pose We know, of
course, that Pm married to yer sister
Nancvp"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-03

the Sultan Of I4abIan was unpropi-
tious. Before she was clear of the Usk
it was found that three more of her
crew had managed to slip ashore and
so were gone beyond replacement.
While she was still in the brown, mud
dy waters CT the Bristol channel there
were several breakdowns in the engine
room which necessitated stoppages and
anxious repairs. The engines of the
Sultan of Labuan were her weak spot,
for otherwise her hull was sound
enough. lsut these machines were cid
and wasteful in steam and made all
the difference in economy which di
vides profit from loss in these mod
ern days of fierce sea competitions
Concluded next week.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-03
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.


Gullem-No use talking, these pro-
fessional gamblers are the most OPEN
handed, generous, large-hearted,
whole-souled men in the world. When
l failed in business, some years ago.
not a man l knew would lend me q
cent.
Friend-So you've told ne.
Gullem-Well, lost $500 (ah had
with me) at Cheatem's dive last night,
and Cheatem came right up, like the
prince of good fellows that he is, and
handed me u street-car ticket to get
home within. Y. Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-03

to hear it. But l thought it best to
have it out with you. That beastly let
ter upset me-"
Gedge laughed slyly. well, if you
want to know who wrote the letter,
did myself.,"
Kettle stared. He was obviously in
credulous.-
''Well, to be accurate, did it by dep
uty. You hae yer doots, eh? Hang it,
man, what an unbelieving Jew you
are He pressed one of the electric
pushes by the side of his desk. and the
shorthand writer came in and stood at
the doorway. Miss Payne, you typed
this letter card, didn't you?" And Miss
Payne dutifully answered "Yes."
"Thank you. That'll do. Well, Ket.
tie, hope you're satisfied now. l sent
this blessed card because l wanted to
see how deep this shoregoing honesty
of yours went, which I've heard so
much about, and now know, and you
may take it from me that you'll profit
by 1t financially in the near future.
The shipmasters I've had to do with
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-03
Beiated wisdom.

Mrs. Crimsonbeak-Do you think,
John, person gets wisdom with
years?
Mr.. CriRsenbeak-Yes; IL 1 had
known as much 20 years ago as do
now, l never would have married.
Yonkers Statesman.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-03

Mr.. Siimpurse-People say that q
young couple can get along very nice
ly nowadays on a small income, if the
-er-wife is of practical turn Of
mind.
Sweet Girl-oh, I'm real practical.
My favorite piano piece is an imitation
of the spinning wheel.-N. Y. Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-03
A sense Of Aeeuritx.

Doesn't 1t worry you to have
your husband spend so much time in
the corner store talking politics?"
"No," said the woman with the
weary look in her eyes, II know that
when he is talking politics, he isn't
letting anybody sell him bad mining
stocks, or gold bricks, or green goods.
1t keeps his mind occupied, and per-
haps it Is better so. - Washington
Star
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-03
Chill Sarcasm.

"1s that painter an impressionist?
asked the young woman.
ITO a certain extent" answered
Miss Cayenne. "He is under the i'm
preston that he is great."-Washing-
ton Star
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-03

ress-So he Tilted her, eh? that
must have made her feel cheap.
Jess-Not as cheap as he might
wish She computes the damage to
her heart at oO.-Philadelphia
Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-03
NOTICE

BY THE ORPHANS Court FOR CEo11. COUNTY,
January l3, 1900.
ORDERED, That all Administrators, Ex
ecutors and Guardians that have not stated
an account within year. come forward an
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, 1901-05-03
Ce1erfey.

Employer-1'd engage you for the
place at once, only must have a mar
ried man.
Applicant-Keep the place open for
an hour, sir, I'll fix that! It's easier
to get married than to get John.
Y. World.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-03
ORPHANS COURT.

The Stated Meetings of the Orphans
Court of Cecil county will be held on th
second Tuesday ofevery month. Executors
Administrators and Guardians, wanting
their accounts stated, will please bring in
their vouchers few days before Court.
Test: r. E. JAMAR. Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-03

suppose that woman orator spoke
her mind freely on the subject?"
Not much. She demanded half OF
her $50 in advance before she went on
the m."-Philadelphia Bulletin.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-03
Joint Eeglcct Your Liver.

Liver troubles quickly result in serious
implications, and the man who neglects his
liver has little regard for health. A bottle
OF Browns Iron Bitters taken now and then
will keep the liver in perfect order. If the
disease has developed, Browns Iron Bitters
vitality will always follow its use.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-03

Tourist see you have fitted up
your scarecrows with hoes and rakes,
so as to look like men working in the
field. That's a good idea.
Farmer-Yes, stree. Scares avay
tramps.-N. Y. Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-03

She-Papa has an absurd notion
that you have money.
He-I suppose we would better let
him think so.
she-Yes, but we've got to get mar.
ried some time.-Detroit Free Press
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-03

Penelope-That was fine mas
querade ball, wasn't it?
Perdita--Wasn't it? l never saw
you look SO well in my life.-Detroit
Free Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-03

There is one trouble about the
man who knows it ALL
what is that?
$50 many of the things that he
knows are not true."-Town ToDics.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-03
Failing Sight,

Bad Burt-No, L amt the shot
uster be.
TouriSt-How's that?
Bad Burt-Why, l had ter use two
bullets on the last feller ] killed
Town Topics.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-03

What n horrible hat Miss Miggs is
wearIng!"
"Hold on! Perhaps it's the latest
style. e."-Chicago Record.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-03
IAe Man who whistles

Phe man who whistles is all right;
His presence is a boon;
But ne should give for true delight
Variety Of tune.
Chicago Record
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-03

FOO Much Interested TO Fla.
There was a young woman of Ia.
Who would sit on sofa and Sa.
When a venturesome Mr..
Would kiss her small Sr.
Her sighs would grow faint and soeA Da
N. Y. Press
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-05-03

why, Mabel" said her mother.
"you've been very long time coming
home from Aunt Jennie's. Why was
that?"
"Well, mamma" replied the little
girl, 81 was a long time starting."-.
Detroit Free Press.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-12-18

Twenty city officials of Newark, Nj.
were injured by the overturning OF a
stage.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-12-18
Wheat Mar et

Chicago, Dec. lS,-Wheal, Dec, 75la
May, 1898 "a 79i9c.
San Francisco Dec ls-Wheat. easier,
May, $l.06. Spot, steady Sl02ia.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-12-18
MURDER
CAUSE
$4,000

SALT LAKE, Utah, Dec. IS The body
OF james r, Hay Secretary Of the Pacific
Lumber Company was found this morn
ing buried IN a shallow trench along
side the Rio Grande tracks near sixth.
On Monday night Hay called at the
home of Peter Mortensen, a contractor
and collected $3 500 for the lumber
company. Since that time nothing been
OF him. The money was gone, and in
the back of his head was large jagged
wound.
Peter Mortensen, the contractor who
paid young Hay, was arrested this af.
ernoon, on suspicion Of being connected
with the murder.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-12-18

r. A.Norris, Doctor OF Dental Surgery,
1876 state street, Chicago, H., writes TO
The Poruna Medicine Company as fol-
lows:
"I desire toexpress for the benefit OF the
public my experience with the famous
catarrh remedy Peruna Twas afflicted
with catarrh OF the head and throat for
twelve years. had tried many reme-
dies without avail. 1 Iapplied to several
doctors, but they were not able to cure
me. 1 learned of the remedy, Peruna,
through your pamphlets and took it for
four months. 1t entirely cured me, and
as 1 took the remedy three years ago,
consider the cure permanent
Hon. Clement NJ. Hammond is one Of
the best known newspaper men in New
York city. Writing to The Peruna
Medicine Co., he says:
"For about six years I have had
trouble every fall and winter with my
voice. At times it has extended TO my
bronchial tubes and lungs. l think all
this trouble came from whooping cough,
which / had when l was about twelve
years old, and which left me with ca
tarrh. Since l have taken Peruna, my
voice has been clearer than in over two
years, all of which l am willing TO tcs-
tify to-" Mr.. Hammond's address Is
~The Arlington" 64 Montague street,
Brooklyn, n. Y.
Address DR.. Hartman, Columbus, o.
for free catarrh book.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-12-18

The death penalty has been incorpura-
ted into the constitution Of Holland after
a severe legislative fight.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-12-18
LABOR
CAPITAL
COMBINE
ExpOnentS of the
Great Powers
Of the Present Day in
COnClaVe,
Will Report on Plan and
Scope Today.

New YORK Dec. lS.--General commit
tees appointed yesterday at labor al d
capital conference met today in private
conference to work up its work 1t was an
nouncedthe committee on plan and cope
upon which Senator Hanna, Archbishop
Ireland, Bishop Potter, Messrs Gompers,
Nixon, Mitchell, Galloway, Sargent, b ise,
Schwab, and Strauss have been named
would pre- ent preliminary report dur
ing day but all information as to nature
of the report was withheld pending its
consideration
Senator Hanna was Gplected chairman
OF the General Con mitt Q.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-12-18
The Modern Mother

Has found that her little ones are i'm
proved more by the pleasant Syrup of
Figs, when in need Of the laxative effect
OF a gentle remedy, than by any other.
Children enjoy it and it benefits them.
The true remedy, Syrup of FIGS, is
manufactured by the California Fig
Co. only.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-12-18
SAN BIAS
A TOTAL
WRECK

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. lS,-A dispatch
to the Merchants, Exchange says the
steamer San Bias which left San Fran.
cisco on November 2gth for Panama,
was wrecked on Dec. Il off the coast OF
La Libertad. The passengers and crew
were saved. The San Bias was owned
by the Pacific Mail Company and car
iiel a crew OF fifty men commanded by
Captain Kattarlnich. She carried pas
sengers and freight for Central American
Pacific ports.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-12-18
FARGO'S
XMAS
CHEER

New YORK, Dec. lS.-James @. Fargo,
pre,ident Of the American Express
Company, has announced that each Of
the 10, 900 employees Of the corporation in
the United States will receive Christ
mas gift Of $40. Last year the Company
gave each OF it's employees So.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-12-18
BELGIUM
WON'T
NEEDLE
Refuses to Chance Losing
British Friendship.

BRUSSELS, Dec. l8.-The Chamber Of
Deputies shelved the resolution present.
ed by NJ. Vandervelde, the Socialist
leader, Decent ber lst, to the effect that
an appeal be made to Great Britain to
take the necessary steps to remit the
fearful death rate in the concentration
camps of South Africa" " on the ground
that Belgium has no reason to leopard
ize Great Britain's friendship by inter
fering in South African affairs.
The vote STOOD SO to Al.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-12-18
WHERE
SCHLEY
EXCEPTS
To Findings of Court
of Inquiry
Was Presented to Naval
Secretary.
By His Counsel During the
Day,

WAsHmaroN, Dec lS.-A conference
was held today between Admiral Schley
and his counsel. The bill of exceptions to
the majority findings of the court Of in
quiry will be ready for presentation to
the Secretary Of the Navy today.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-19
BUSINESS TRANSACTED
IN PROBATE COURT

The following business was transact
ed in the Probate Court. yesterday:
Wills allowed-Of Steven Spooner,
Petersham, Benjamin w. Spooner. ,ex-
ecutor; of Frederick A. Stratton Wor-
cester, Harriet A. Stratton, executor,
$4,000 real, $3.50 personal.
Administrators appointed William
L. Church. estate Harold w. Church
of Douglas real $4,000; Lydia E. Plimp-
ton, estate Alden B. Plimpton, Wor-
cester; Catherine T. Malone, in place
Of Margaret Hanlon, deceased, estate
Hugh Hanlon, Worcester; Frank r.
Jackson Eastford, CT, estate of ].
Freeman Putnam, Eastford, personal
$3.50.
Accounts filed-Final of Charles H.
Wheeler, executor Phineas S. Wheeler,
Uxbridge, received s49735, paid lega-
tee $350.0S; final of T. H. Gage, Jr.,
Zilpha Everett. Auburn.
Charles H. Pattee. Boston, filed the
petition of William f. Montgomery of
Somerville. for opening of account of
William H. Montgomery, guardian
Petitioner represents that he is son of
William Montgomery who died at Win
chendon, Oct. 8, 1885, and that he was
deceived into signing his guardians
final account, releasing the guardian
from liability He further alleges that
w lllidI1 II. anu fAllCG AlOlll5OIiltAy
conveyed to him a mortgage deed on
real estate in Maiden upon which
there was another mortgage of $3.50,
that the assessed value is $1,000 and
that both mortgages amount to $4150,
wherefore he demands that the guard
ian be held for 5000, the amount of the
mortgage deed conveyed to the petit
toner.
Wood & Wood filed in the Probate
Court, yesterday, an agreement of
heirs of estate of Ella NJ. zimmerman
relieving lockwood Hoar, special ad-
ministrator, of a charge of S602S.91, err
roneously made against him by the APP
praisers on the estate. June 4, 1900, w.
B. Harding in his inventory included
a deposit in two banks of $602S.S1. H.
L. Parker turned this sum as cash
over to Mr.. Hoar, who accounted for
it. The appraisers returned this sum as
If il still existed as assets in the banks.
A decree was granted to Charles F.
Aldrich, executor George Sessions, late
of Worcester, permitting the will to
be withdrawn from the files to be used
in the state Of New York to prove title
to property, provided it is returned
no later than Feb. l, 1908. The proper
ty is to be sold to pay debts Of the
estate. It is necessary to probate the
original in the New York courts. The
estate in question is in Brooklyn.
The will Of Louise J. whitaker, War
rem was filed yesterday and Almon
Whitaker is named executor of real
estate valued at $4,000.
John ]. Donovan filed an appearance
/ for Nellie Donovan n lie matter of
a petition for the sale IF real estate,
! yesterday.
Harriet A. Stratton of Worcester has
| filed a waiver of the provisions made
| for her in his last will by Frederick
A. Stratton and claims the portion of
his estate to which she would be en-
| titled if he died intestate.
| Thomas r. Troy executor, makes re-
! turn on estate of Bridget E. Thoy of
| Worcester, 800 real. $500 personal.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-19
Injunction Served in Time to Pre-
vent AuCtioneer CIemenCe Sell
ing Shannon Property at Sum-
mer and Arch Streets
BILL IN EQUITY WAS
FILED AT COURT HOUSE
Philip Shannon, the Plaintiff,
Claims That Property Was
Bought Under Foreclosure and
That it Was Agreed to Deed
Property Back to Him

A bill in equity was filed with the
clerk of Superior Court, yesterday, in
the case of Philip Shannon VS.. Thomas
Shannon and Herbert C. Fisher The
plaintiff asks to have Thomas Shannon
enjoined from selling the land with
buildings thereon at Summer and Arch
Streets at public auctMn, Monday
Nov. IS, and for an accounting and for
a conveyance of the estate to the
plaintiff and a writ of attachment
against the property of the respondent.
Plaintiff alleges that Fisher bought in
the property under foreclosure pro-
ceedings, for respondent. and that re-
spondent agreed to deed the property
to plaintiff after it had yielded revenue
equivalent to the sum advanced at the
sale.
c. C. Milton and George A. Gaskill
for the plaintiff. All the parties are of
Worcester.
A preliminary injunction was issued
as prayed for with filing of bill, by
order of F. A. Gaskill, judge.
The papers were served at So Sum
mer and 50 Arch Streets, as the auc-
ton was about to take place. H. e.
Clemence, auctioneer explained the
difficulty and said it would be adjust
ed. The sale was postponed until Tues
day. Dec. 8, at II o'clock. The buildings
are a four and three tenement
house
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-19
CARD PLAYERS PUT UP
THE CUSTOMARY ANTE

In the Central District Court yester-
day morning the five card players,
George Guertin, Philip Pickett, James
Roach, Michael King and Fred Floyd.
arrested Sunday morning by Officers
George A. Mcleod and John Flaherty
were each fined 49, James McLough-
lin, arrested for larceny, faced the
court with an additional charge of
vagrancy against him and was SEN
fenced to the House of Correction for
two months. Adam Valapriski, in court
for striking Michael O'Donnell over
the head with a hook soaked in vitrol
had his case placed on file by paying
O'Donrell $40 and the court SO ex-
penses.
Michael Gleason, out on bail on a
drunk case, was arrested again shortly
after he was bailed The court ordered
him committed for six months. Con-
stanti Buckles, held on suspicion of
having a forged check in his possession
was discharged. Regina Mcmahon, in
court on a continued case charging
her with keeping a disorderly house,
was allowed to go by the court with
the complaint against her filed.
Drunk cases disposed of were: Will
liam H. Miller and James Whalen,
rection; James Dee, six months; Mich
ael Mcdonald, Michael Grace. Semi
Jansen David Donovan, Owen o.
Brien, Thomas Gibbon and Michael
Hickey, each fined $10 Peter Cox, SIS;
Roger Donovan, filed. and Edward
Fitzpatrick, discharged.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-19
PAINTERS UNION WILL
TRY SOCIAL DEMOCRACY

The following resolutions were
adopted at the meeting of the Painters
Union. held last night at Granite Hall,
$50 Main Street.
Whereas, the assistance given to the
employers of labor by the political au-
thorities of the country for the sup
preston of strikes and the destruction
of labor organizations makes it ever
clearer that the two old parties are the
obedient servants of the capitalist
class. and
Whereas, all labor bills brought be-
fore the legislative bodies of our states
and our nation are either ignored, vot-
ed down or left a dead letter on our
statute books to be declared unconsti-
tutional whenever the workingmen
look for their enforcement, there being
no difference discernable in the attitude
of a Democratic legislator and Re
publican legislator, or a Democratic
judge and a Republican judge, toward
labor. and
Whereas, since these two parties, and
the capitalist class which they repre-
sent, must of economic necessity be
enemies of the working class, it would
be folly to appeal to them for a change
of these conditions;
Be it Resolved: That we, the mem
bers of Local 245, of the Brotherhood
of Painters. Decorators and Paper
hangers of America, in regular meeting
assembled, urge upon all friends of or
ganized labor to withdraw their sup
port from said parties and vote for the
candidates of the Democratic Social
party. which alone represents the in
terests of the working class and Of or
ganized labor.
Worcester. Nov. IS, 1901.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-19
JUMPED ON A TEN PENNY NAIL.

j JUMPED On A TEN PENNY NAIL.
The little daughter of Mr.. ]. N.
Powell jumped on an inverted rake
made of ten penny nails, and thrust one
nail entirely through her foot and
second one half way through. Cham
berlain's Pain Balm was promptly ap-
piled and five minutes later the pain
had disappeared and no more suffering
was experienced. In three days the