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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-09
COMMERCIAL REVIEW.
R. G. Dun l. Co.'S weekly review of

R. G. Dun Il Cos weekly review OF
trade says:
Confidence increases each week as
a larger proportion of the agricultural
yield is placed beyond the reach OF
injury and industrial undertakings are
less interrupted by labor controver-
sizes. 1t is not to be expected that the
business world will suddenly abandon
its conservative attitude, purchases
being still restricted largely to such
needs as are clearly discerned, but
there is evidence of growing d.spo-
sition to provide for more remote re-
quirements. In many lines, part1cu-
larly dry goods, stocks have been re.
duced much below normal, and Fall
shipments are expanding in healthy
manner.
Distribution of merchandise is pro-
viding the railways with large ton
mage, preparations are being made to
handle the enormous crops and the
gross earnings of all railways report
ing for three weeks of August show
a gain of Ia per cent over the same
time last year. Foreign commerce for
the last week at this port was smaller
than a year ago, exports decreasing
$3o7, Ell, while imports fell $oo4.o83.
and this tendency is largely RESPONSE
Bile for the Treasury deficit in August,
customs receipts falling about $4,000
600 behind those of the same month
last year. Protracted meetings dis
cussing the matter of prices for steel
products tended to restrict business
and wholesome conditions cannot be
restored until there is less uncertainty
on this point. Slight evidences OF inn
provement in the matter of cotton
goods were removed by the resump-
ton of wide price changes for the raw
material and aggressive speculation.
Bradstreet's says:
Wheat, including -four. exports for
the week aggregated 1890 sT1 bush
els, against I,o84,333 last week, 3,I3I,-
$3.50 this week last year, o.27o,2oo IN
1902 and 4,4o6,o64 in 1901. From July
to date the exports aggregate r.
464,662 bushels against 2S.27o.I7e last
wear. 43,o5a.soo in 1902 and 5o,I67,57o
in 1901. Corn exports for the week
aggregate 7Io,s62 bushels against 763,-
846 last week, 868,74I year ago. FL
100 in 1902 and 55o.876 in 1901. From
July to date the exports of corn ag
gregate 5,273,S8I bushels, against O.
Io4,o26 in 1908, 775,755 in 1902 and
o,24o,8o7 in 1901.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-09
TWO e.RLs' INDIAN ANCESTRY
Easis of Claims that Secured Them
Valuable Tracts of Land.

Easis of Claims that Secured Them
Valuable Tracts of Land.
A romance that has come down
through several centuries Las recent
ly developed as the result of the
Dawes commission awarding allot-
ments of valuable land to two st.
Louis young women, the Misses Jes-
sic Mae and Blanche Hall.
1t was necessary in the cases Of
the Misses Hall to trace their ances-
try Enthusiastically to an Indian parent.
The romance that has developed be-
gan when their great-great-grand-
father came to America as a French
voyageur.
Thomas Condray was a member of
a wealthy, aristocratic French fam
lily. His health failed early in life.
and the trip to America was advised
by physicians and finally agreed to
by alarmed parents.
He came with the view of return
ing to France after a few months,
but beautiful Cherokee maiden In
terrupted his plans; he paid court to
her, married and ever afterward liv-
ed in America with his Indian wife
and children.
Through Florida he had drifted into
Georgia, and there met the Cherokee
girl, whose blood still courses suffi-
GENTLY in the veins of these two St.
Louis young women to entitle them
to equal rights with the full.blood
tribesmen of to-day.
The ancestry was traced directly
by the Dawes commission, and upon
their investigation of the alleged
rights of the Misses Hall was estab-
lished their title to the land. They
have 600 acres Of as valuable land as
is included in the domain Of the five
tribes. The young women are but
1-16th Indian blood.-St. Louis Globe.
Democrat.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-09
ROSCOE COMBINES BIG FEE.

Advocate Lays His Complaint Before
Charles o'conor and Gets Answer.
It is said that one day when Roscoe
Conkling was beginning to attain some
measure Of success he dropped into
the office of Charles O'Conor of New
York, then one of the leaders of the
bar
What's the trouble?" asked the lat
ter, as Conkling excitedly paced the
floor.
1--we just been subjected to the
worst insult l have ever received.
This is the first time client ever OBJ
jected to my fee."
You know l defended Gibbons for
arson and put in some tremendous
work for him. He was convicted at
the trial, but we couldn't help it, and
took the case to the superior court
and we lost there, then on to the SUI
preme court and that affirmed the con-
viction and he has been given ten
years. Now, my fee only amounted to
$4,000 and the scoundrel actually has
the audacity to grumble about it, say
ing it's too high. What do you think
Of that for impudence?"
WELL" said O'Connor slowly, "of
course, you did lot of work and 3d.
900 is not big fee, but to be frank
with you, Mr.. Conkling, my opinion,
founded on mature consideration, is
that he might have been convicted for
less money"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-09

DROPSY,s.,zs'w Dts D.s.o o. n. : o..
sass. Besh Of sssimeai.is ina 10 days' rsssns.s
Free. pr. =. Z. eRsEn's sons. Box =. Atlanta. O..
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-09
WORLD OF LABOR.

The Canadian Manufacturers Asso-
citation has declared for open shops.
In 20 years the Brotherhood of Lo-
connective Engineers has not had a
strike.
There are over 100000 bookkeepers
and accountants in the United States.
Soldiers in the Italian army are
allowed cigars as part of their daily
'ations.
The Switchmen's Union of North
America will meet in indianapolis in
October.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-09
WHOLESALE MARKETS.

Baltimore-FLOUR-Dulla and I'M
changed; receipts. $500 bushels; ex-
ports, 1o2 bushels.
WHEAT Firm; spot contract,
Io5A@Io5H; spot No. 2 red West
ern, I.o7A@I.o7H; September, 1861
@Io5H; October, 1909 MI.o7; De-
-cember, I.ooM@1.Io; steamer No. 2
red, o734@oS; receipts, 34,S48 bushels;
Southern, by ample, S2@l.o5; South
ern, on grade, oo0I.o7.
CORN-Dull; spot, 5S@5SA; Sep
TENDER, s8@5S14; year, So asked;
steamer mixed, 55@55A; receipts,
o,I25 bushels; Southern white corn.
58@6I; Southern yellow corn, 62@63.
OATS-Firm; No. 2 white. 351aW
60; No. 2 mixed, 34H@35; receipts,
32.I55 bushels
RYE-Firm uptown; No. 2 West
ern, 82@S3; receipts, 3,o45 bushels.
HAY-Steady and unchanged.
BUTTER = Firm and unchanged;
fancy imitation, 1908; fancy cream
cry, 2o@2I; fancy ladle, I49I5; store
packed, Io@I2.
EGGS-Firm and unchanged.
CHEESE = Firm and unchanged;
large, oA@Io; medium, oH@oA;
small, oA@Io.
New York-FLOUR-About steady
with light demand. Minnesota bak-
RYE FLOUR-Firm; choice to
fancy, 455@4.85.
CUT MEATS-Firm; picked shout
ders, 1914; picked hams. Io@II.
COTTONSEED OIL-Firm; prime
yellow, aoA@2oH.
BUTTER-Steady; receipts, 7,I2I:
renovated, common to extra, Io@I6.
POULTRY = Alive, very firm;
Western chickens, ID; fowls, 10; tur-
keys. 10, Dressed. quiet; Western
chickens, I4@I5H; fowls. I3H@I4;
turkeys, I3@I5.
PEAN U T s. Quiet; fancy hand
picked, 6@oM; other domestic, 3@6H.
CABBKGES-Steady; Long Island
per 100, I.5o@2.5o; per barrel, 25@75.
Live Stock.
Chicago-CATTLE-Good to prime
steers, 5.4o@6.Io; poor to medium
3.5o@5.oo; stockers and feeders. 200
@375; cows, I.35@4oo; heifcrs, LIS
"a. so; Gamers, I.65@2.25; bulls, ZOO
64.oo; calves, 3.5o@6.25; Texas-fed
steers, 2.5o@3.5o; Western steers, $50
@4.oo
HOGS-Mixed and butchers, $40
05.55; good to choice heavy, 5000
$50; rough heavy, 46o@ 500: light,
5I5@5.65; bulk OF sales, 5.3o05.45.
SHEEP-Sheep and lambs steady.
Good to choice wethers, 3.5o04oo;
fair to choice mixed. 3.oo@3.4o; West
ern sheep, 275@4.oo; native lambs,
4.oo@575; Western lambs. 4oo@5.z5.
New York-BEEVES-Native steers
3.65 a 700; half-breeds, $50 a 400;
'tockers, $40; bulls, 2.8o@3.75; cows,
L2s@3.25. Cables quoted live cattle
and sheep unchanged; refrigerator
beef lower, 9 cents per pound
CALVES-Veals, IS to 25c. lower;
Western calves, 20 to IS cents lower.
Veals, 5.oo@5.I7H;grassers 3.os@3.z5;
Western calves. 5.oo@5.I2H.
SHEEP AND LAMBS-Shecp and
ambs steady; medium common lambs
slow to csc. lower. Sheep, aSo64.25;
:hoice, $50; culls. 2.5o@3oo; lambs,
s.5o@5.7o.
HOGS-Good medium State hogs,
$40.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-09

FITspermanentlyc cured. No f'tsorne-vous.
ness after first days use OF DIR. Kline's Great
NerveRestorer, $2trial bottle andtreatiscfre
DR.. R.H. KLINE, Ltd. 9S1 Arch ST., Pnila., Pa.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-09

lido not believe Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton has unequal for coughs and colds. JONI
I. BoYER, Trinity Springs, Ind. Feb. Is, 1900.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-09

Automobile watering carts are used in
Paris
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-09
Judge Got Back His Wallet.


While sailing down the bay in his
catboat the other day with a party,
Judge Stackpole lost his wallet over.
board, near Riverhead, L. l. It had
about $35 in it. The loss was not dis
covered until some time later, when
it came floating along while some Of
the party were. in swimming. A few
of the bills in the pocketbook had
fioated away. Otherwise all of the
money was recovered. The person
who discovered the wallet and money
floating along with the current was
considerably surprised. At first It was
thought that the bay must have more
money in it than fish, and the other
members of the party made scramble
to get hold of some of the riches that
appeared to be floating right into their
open arms. Their Joy was short-lived
however, for the Judge quickly discov
cred with his keen legal eye that the
money belonged to him.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-09

The heliotrope is recommended as q
fever cure.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-09

from kidney troubles brought on by
cold. had severe pains in the back
and sick headaches, and felt miserable
all over. A few boxes of Doan's Kid
ney Pills made me a well woman,
without an ache or pain, and I feel
compelled to recommend this reliable
remedy"
(Signed) NELLIE DAVIS.
A TRIAL FREE-Address Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y. For sale
by all dealers. Price, 81 cents.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-09

leader ana cluD
woman, writes:
II cannot say too
mucl in praise
of Doan's Kidney
Pills, for they eff
fected a complete
cure in a very
short time when
I was suffering
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-27
TITLED AMERICAN.
Commits Suicide by Shooting Himself
in a Paris Hotel.

Paris, Nay 27.-Ivon Evans, known as
Vlscount D'Oyley, and son of the
American dentist, DR.. John Evans. died
To-Day at a private Sanitarium the re-
suit of a bullet wound received under
mysterious circumstances. The family is
prominent here, Dr. John Evans being a
nephew of the famous DR.. Thomas Evans,
who assisted Empress Eugenie in her
flight from Paris after the Franco-Prus-
DR.. John Evans, who came from Balti-
more received the title of the Marquis
Stunning the title Of Count D'Oyley ana
the younger that of Viscount D'Oyley, by
Inc younger son, VINO was "A years OF
age, recently became enamored of Nine.
PHucker, Peruvian, who was sojOurning
at Nichy. Despite the protests of his
family, the viscount and the Peruvian
visited the Rivera together. remaining at
Cannes for some time. DR.. Evans ener-
getically protested against his sons
course and finally cut off his allowance.
This brought the couple back to Paris,
the Hotel De Rivoh.
At 3 o'clock on Monday evening last a
shot was heard in the chamber of the
yiscount, and when the proprietor of the
hotel reached the chamber he found the
left breast. Nine. Phucker, who was in
the room, said the viscount had shot
himself, and although weak from loss of
blood, the wounded man seemed to con-
firm this staten tent, saying that the shoot
ing took place while he was handling the
He was taken to a private sanitarium,
where an operation was performed Nine.
Phucker remained constantly at his bed
side. Viscount D,Oyley became uncon-
scious and fingered until this morning,
when he died, after which the police be,
gan an investigation, which brought out
the foregoing facts.
Nine. PhucIker was interrogated by the
police and later was given provisional
liberty, but was told to hold herself al the
disposal of the authorities. She bears out
the theory of suicide by showing two let
.ters which Viscount D Oyley had address
ed to the authorities. stating that it was
his intention to commit suicide, owing to
family difficulties.
The body was conveyed to the morgue
for a post mortem examination.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-27
tuberculosis Congress Meets.

Copenhage May 27.-The Interna-
tionaI tuberculosis congress was for
mally opened in Parliament house to-
day under the presidency of Prof.
BrOuardel Of Paris. Crown Prince
Frederick, the ministers and members
Of the diplomatic corps, including
United States Minister Stevenson, were
among those in attendance. Delegates
from twenty countries, among them
DIR. Potternger, of Los Angeles, Cal,
ana f. L. Trudeau, of New York. We're
present. Premier Duenster welcomed
the delegates. After the opening cere-
mony. the crown prince mingled with
the delegates and conversed with Mr..
Trudeau and DR.. Pottenger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-27
CLOUDS ARE GATHERING.
The Weather Man Gives a Promise of
More Rain

The clouds seem to be gathering for
the semi-centcnnial in Topeka, and
the skies and the forecasts both look
like rain The forecast for Kansas
sent out today is Showers tonight
and Saturday; warmer tonight"
Today's corn and wheat region bull
letin says: THE weather was cloudy
over Kansas this morning. with rain
in the southwestern counties, but
generally clear in western Missouri.
The day temperatures have fallen
over the district but the night tenn
peratures have risen in the western
counties of Kansas"
The rains recorded last night were:
Dodge City, .04; Hays City, .0S;
Macksville, -08; Wichita trace. The
maximum and minimum temperatures
recorded for the "a hours ending this
morning at o'clock were as follows:
Baker, 6S-4S; Dodge City, 7O-52; Fort
Scott, 66-52; Hays City, 7O-54; Macks-
vile, 72-46; Mcpherson, 68-52; Man
haitian, 74-46; Usage City, 1850;
Sedan, 1854; Topeka, 69-51; Toronto.
1880; Wichita, 1854.
The wind at noon was east. blowing
six miles an hour. The hourly tenn
peratures recorded today by the gov
ernment thermometer were as fol-
1nIVg
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-27
BOIL WEvlL REMEDY.
An Antidote to the Cotton Pest Has
Been Found

Washington, May 27.-The depart
ment of agriculture today announced
that an ant has been found in Guate-
mala that is an effective enemy of the
boil wevil 1t will be Immediately in
troduced into the cotton states. The
greatest significance is attached to the
discovery, which was made by o. F.
cooke, the botanist in charge of
tropical agricultural Investigations of
the bureau of plan industry.
CabIed instructions have been sent
to him to report imm ediately. to the
department what assistance he needs
in the way of men and money During
a trip in Central America last year
Mr.. Cooke discovered a cotton grown
by Indians which gave evidence of be-
ing immune from the attacks of the
boil wevil, and on orders from the
department he later began an investi-
cation in certain points in Guatemala
and in Mexico Mr.. Cookies investiga-
tions have been in more or less acces-
sible regions in the province of Alta
Vera Pas, Guatemala. The Wevils are
present there, but the Investigations
show that they are unquestiOnably
kept in check by the presence of an
active enemy in the shape of large
reddish broown ant. Mr. Cookies in
vestigations show that these ants
spread themselves over fields of cot
ton four or five to a plant and that
they are constantly engaged in the de-
struction of the boil wevils.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-27
PANIC ON THE 81"
Iron Car Gate Fell Across Third Rail
of the Track.

New York. May 27.-Several hun
dred persons were thrown into a state
of terror by an accident that occurred
at the Adams street station of the
elevated railway in Brooklyn While
there were many narrow escapes, rev
persons were injured.
Just as the train was pulling out OF
the station one of the gates between
the second and third cars broke from
its fastenings and fell across the third
rail- Immediately there was a louo
report and a long continued display or
electric sparks which fell into the
street for nearly fifteen minutes A
panic was created among the pas
sengers and many were knocked down
and trampled in the mad rush for the
door The train was made UP of FIVE
cars. two of which caught fire and
several of the wooden ties benea tn
began to burn. Firemen tried to ex-
tinguish the blaze, but the fallen gate
continued to act as an electric con
hector and the whole station seemed
to be on fire. The circuit was finally
broken and the fremen soon had the
fire extin guished- Half a dozen pas
seDgers were injured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-27
DR.. M'FARLAND CHOSEN
Topeka Pastor Made Secretary Of the
Sunday School Union.

Los Angeles, Cal, May 27.=E. NJ.
Randall, of Tacoma, was elected
secretary of the Epworth league, and
]. T. Mcfarland, of Topeka, Kau..
secretary OF the Sunday School union,
at this mornings session of the Meth
Odist conference Both elections were
hotly contested. and it required half
dozen ballots in each case to arrive
at a choice.
The feature of the mornings session
was the appearance Of a delegation
from the convention of the Brother
hood Of Locomotive Engineers, now in
session in this city, bringing greetings
OF that organizat ton to the general con-
ference. Delos Everett and G. B. DOH
erty, grand chaplain of the brotherhood
made brief speeches. acknowledging
the courtesy Of the conference in send
ing d delegation to the engineers CON
vention and eulogizing the work Of the
Methodist church
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-27
NO MIDDLE GROUND.
Bryan Says Union of Democratic Fac
tions Is Impossible.

Dallas, Tex. May 27.-In an inter
view here w J. Bryan stated there
was no middle ground on which the
opposing factions of the Democratic
party could compromise. He empha-
sized the statement "They can not go
together" saying: You might as well
start two men out from the same
point in opposite directions and ex-
pect them to go together"
Asked as to whether he would abide
by the result at st. Louis, he said:
Things have not developed far
enough to tell. No one can answer
such a question intelligently until a
platform and a candidate are known. .
He also criticized Judge Parker s
silence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-27

Salt Lake. Utah. May 27.-Hugh ALI
red. a civil engineer, and A Jessen.
his assistant were accidentally killed
by eIectrocution at Bingham, IS miles
from here, today. A surveyors chain
which they were carrying came in COLI
tact with a live wire of the Telluride
Power company. and the resulting
shock was instantly fatal to both. a
current of 5000 volts passed through
their bodies. Allred's hands were bad
" burned, but not a mark was found
on the body of lessen until his shoes
were removed. when small burns were
found in the bottoms of his feet which
corresponded with the nails in his
shoes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-27
CLOSE SEVENTY JOINTS.
Kansas City, Kan, Owners Say They
Cannot Pay 500 License.

Kansas City, Kan, May 27.-Seventy
Joints were closed here by the pro-
prietors for the reason, they allege
that they can't afford to pay a fine of
S10O a month on each Joint" This is
the second time during the last 80 days
the jointkeepers have closed their
places because of the order of Mayor
Gilbert raising the monthly fine from
$50 to 800. Only about 25 Joints" are
doing business today and each has en-
ployed extra bartenders to accommo-
date the increased trade.
The jointkeepers who have closed are
members of the liberal league, which
at a meeting held in Armourdale last
night, ordered all the places closed.
Those which remain open are known
as the independents and refuse to
affiliate with the organizat ation.
The jointkeepers who closed their
places say they will remain this time
until the mayor and police department
recede from their demand of the 500
fine each month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-27
OPENED BY YATES.
Illinois Pavilion at Worlds Fair Is
Formally Dedicated.

St Louis, Mo, May 27.-Marked by the
most elaborate ceremonies that have vet
worlds fair building, the Illinois pavilion
was today formally opened to the public
by Gov. Richard Yates. The first incident
of the day was a parade of the Illinois
delegation headed by the state world s
fair commissioners and the cadets of the
Illinois State university, 80 strong. Gov.
Yates and President Francis made the
addresses and Mrs. Yates unfurIed the
state flag that floats over the pavilion
The Bontoc Women's tribunal, a court
of Justice, peculiar to the BOntOc tribe of
the Philippine islands, established solely
for the purpose of settling disputes be
tween members of the tribe, was dedi-
Gated today at the Igorrote village in the
Philippine reservation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-27
RUSSIANS IN THE DARK.
Situation at Port Arthur Is All Guess
NnrI, ut St. Petersburg.


St Petersburg, May 27, 1:05 p. m.
Owing to the fact that communica-
ton with the defending army at Port
Arthur is cut off, the war office ad-
mits that it is not in a position to
question the Toxic and other reports
that the Japanese have carried the
outer works at Kin Chou But from
what is known of the disposition of
General Stoessel's forces, the authori-
ties apparently are convinced that
only the old town of Kin Chou was
taken. The heights to which the Rus
slams are said to have retired are
really the key to the entrance of the
KWang Tung peninsula. They are
situated eastward Of the town. They
are ?. 100 feet high. The position was
strongly fortified and was of excep-
tional natural strength, due to the
fact that it could not be reached by
the guns of warships. If this position
has been taken the war Office believes
there must have been very heavy loss
on the side of the attacking party. It
is not believed that the Japanese will
vance with this position, Lao Hu
Shan, in their rear would subject
them to attack by the forts and Cen
eral StoesseIs main force, which,
Toxic dispatches say is across the
lower end of the neck.
The statement made by refugees
from Port Dalny that the Japanese
have occupied Shan Shi Ii Pu, almost
though Rear Admiral Wittsoeft has
reported that the Japanese lombard
ed the coast near that point
St Petersburg is filed with all sorts
of rumOrs regarding fighting which
the general staff has for three days
been convinced is in progress in the
lower part of the Lao Tung PENN
sula, but nothing official has been re-
ceived. For instance, a story is going
the rounds that General Foek, who is
in command of the Russian advanced
position at Kiou Chau. got between
two OF the enemy's columns, inf1icting
heavy losses on them, but that the
news is being held from announce
ment until today, the anniversary of
Emperor Nicholas coronation.
A special dispatch from Lao Yang
also repeats with slight variations the
report cabled to the Associated Press
May % regarding the loss of $4,000
Japanese before Kin Chou, saving
that the enemy's columns got into
a crossfre from General Foeks ar
ullery. This seems to have no real
foundation in fact. The idea that a
japanese movement upon General
Kuropatkin's position is awaiting
fCoptfnr7a7 -, F,o--o css-