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Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1905-10-21

INTERSTATE COMMERCE CON-
MISSION PLACES PAR HALUE
AT 10 MILLIONS.

More than Three Quarters of a Billion
companies in SaIari~S to OVer a
Million Regular Employees.
The annual report of the Interstate
Commerce Commission, giving rail-
road statistics at the end of 1904,
shows the total of 29T,OI3
miles of railroad in the United
States. More recent railroad construc-
ton has brought this figure up to
more thar 100000 miles. The num-
Der of railroad corporations Included
In the report was 2,1U4. That the
railroads are prosperous is shown by
lie fact that only 1893 miles of road
were in the hands of receivers.
The total number of locomotives in
use was 46, TAB and of cars, exclusive
of those owned by private companies,
1,79S,000. OF these, $4,000 were In
the passenger service and 100000
engaged in hauling freight. Prac-
(tlcally all the passenger locomotives
and cars were equipped with air
brakes and automatic %couplers. and
the same vas true of freight locomo-
tives and a large majority of freight
cars.
The number of persons on the pay
rolls of railroads in the United
States was 100000, with annual
wages and salaries amounting to
Ssh $4,000.
The par value of the amount of
railway capital was S13.213.124,000, or
a capitalization of $64,265 per mile.
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1905-10-21
Six Per Cent. Dividends.

OF the total capital stock out
standing, AZ per cent. paid nc
dividends. The amount of dividends
declared during the year was
$221 ,941 900, or a little over 6 per
cent. on dividend-paying stock. The
number of passengers reported as car
ried by the railways in the year was
715.419.000. The number of tons
of freight carried was 1909, S99. 600, an
increase over the previous year of over
five and one-half million tons.
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1905-10-21

which an Assistant Secretary for a big
department usually undergo7s. He fits
his environment well wherever he hap
pens to be. Instructing his classes in
the fed at the University of Mime
sofa, located just between the Twin
Cities, you would have suspected that
Professor Hays seldom visited St. Paul
or Minneapolis; on the other hand,
when you see him walking along the
streets in Vas inCton You would
scarcely expect him to be able to drop
a straight furrow. But in coming city
ward and wearing a crease in his
trousers he has not lost his straight
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1905-10-21

forward way of taking people at their
word and believing just what they say.
| asked him for a Photograph to ac-
company this letter, remarking that l
would like to have one of him as he
looked as ! last saw him down on the
farm" Che would be arrested if he went
around Washington looking as he was
them, and he gravely responded that
he had no Photograph such as | wanted,
but that he would send me one taken
at a later data
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-08
NOTICE..


CEALED PROPOSALS will be received on or
y before December 80, 1905. at IL O'Clock noon,
by the Secretary of the Board of Trustees of West
Nottingham Presbyterian Church for the position
of SEXTON of said church from the 25th day of
March A. D. 1906, to the 2hth day of March. A. D..
1907 Said applicant must reside on the premises
and must take charge of the church, chapel and
grounds surrounding the same, the cemetery and
fences He must agree to devote his entire time
to the work, and will be allowed the use of the
sections house free of charge. All revenue from
grave digging and care of lots. as well as the sale
of lots shall be turned over to the Treasurer of
said Board of Trustees at stated periods according
to the fixed schedule of prices. The proposal
must state the sum Of money for which the appli-
cant will agree to perform these services in the
manner set forth for the year above stated. The
Trustees reserve the right to reject any and ali
proposals.. The above notice is in accordance
with the adopted custom of the Board to advertise
annually for sexton. 1t is to be understood,
however, that each proposal will receive due con-
sideration. NJ. Z KIRK. Secy
West Nottingham. Md a Rising Sun Md.
December l, 1905 ! At
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-08
EIGHTH DISTRICT.

william Dimpsey. of Newark, visited this
section on Saturday. he was formerly resident
of Cecil county, but removed to Newark about
two years ago and is engaged in milling.
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Atkinson and daughter, o.
Downingtown are visiting Mrs. Watts
Alexander Trimble, OF Pilot. is seriously i'll from
the effect of running splinter in his hand.
Mrs Marjory Brown is slowly recovering from
an attack of Pneumonia
Rowlandville was a lively place last Saturday.
several chickering's being in progress. Cider on
the side kept things from tagging.
Mrs. Harlan Hess gave q Thanksgiving dinner
and homes coming in honor of David Hanna and
wife, Mrs. Hanna being her youngest daughter
and recently married.
Mrs. JOS Mullen and Miss Helen Richardson
spent Friday evening with Mrs Elizabeth Hanna.
Rev. Brown is conducting revival services at
Porter's Grove church.
John Riley, one OF our Oldest citizens, is lying
very ill with mental trouble.
Charles Dimpsey is recovering from an attack
of blood poisoning, which nearly cost him the
loss of his arm. He received cut and bruise
from rusty hoop on cider barrel.
Our community was shocked to learn of the
death of James Wilgis. who fell from a building
in Coatesville a short time ago. He was former
resident of this neighborhood ard was wheel
wright and carpenter. He leaves a widow and
several grown children to mourn his loss, Mrs.
Joseph Mullen of Rising Sun being daughter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-08
WEST NOTTINGHAM.

The Christian Endeavor social held in the
chapel last Friday evening was largely attended
There will be cantata in the chapel Christmas
night and Santa Claus has promised to attend to
leave his compliments with all the good boys and
girls present. Admission free.
We are pleased to note that Miss Nellie Shannon
is convalescing from her serious attack of typhoid
Miss Belle Hindman and Miss Eta Tosh were
Wilmington visitors during the Thanksgiving
holidays.
The carpenters commenced to raise the frame
of the new dwelling at Hanna Park yesterday.
Rev. Samuel Polk spent Tuesday in Philadel-
phia with his little son who is in the hospital,
having undergone another operation. The result
of the operation is reported very encouraging
The mortality in the porker family has been
high this week. Robert Aiken dressed three
which weighed 1920 lbs. George H. Thompson
butchered two eight months old pigs which
weighed 200 and 2l7 respectively.
Sheriff Kirk has appointed Harry Ramsey as
one of the deputies on the new bridge at
Perryville.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-08
PENNINGTON.

Mrs. Bessie Holden and son, Ernest, of Ell
Neck, are visiting Mrs. Holden's father Benz.
Sapp, this week.
The revival meetings were closed at Ebenezer
Sunday evening, Nov. 26. Three conversions
were the result. @z6 s7g3
..sErnest Brickley spent7 several days last week
WITH friends in Philadelphia.
Miss Anna Arrants. OF Elk Neck. was the guest
of Miss Marie sapp last week.
number from here attended the twenty-ifth
wedding anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs. Robt Cam
eron, which was celebrated at their home near
here last Friday, Dec. LIST. About l26 invited
guests were present.
William R. Cameron was Baltimore visitor
Wednesday.
The SNOW Drop Mission Band Of West Noting
ham met at the home of Misses Mary and Letitia
Cameron here Saturday afternoon, Nov. 25th.
Miss Kathryn sapp has gone to Wilmington to
work at dressmaklng.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-08
Inauguration Day In April.

The last Thursday of April was de-
cided upon at the meeting of the national
committee on the proposed change OF
Inauguration day as the day to recon-
mend to Congress for future presidential
inaugurations. It was decided that no
action should be taken on proposing a
new date for the assembling of Congress.
The vote was unanimous.
The committee having the matter
under consideration consists of fifteen
residents of Washington and the Cover
nors of the States and Territories.
About two-thirds of the committee ia.
vored the date decided upon. aud most
of the remainder suggested April 80. the
day on which Washington was in
augurated.
1t was stated that the deaths of Senator
Bate, Ambassador Aspiroz and Judg.
Lawrence Weldon were the result of ex
posure on the last Inauguration day.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-08
NOTICE TO Distributes.
In the Matter Of the Estate Of Charlotte
A. Krauss. deceased. In the
Orphans Court of
Cecil County.

THE petition of Elan K. Krauss, Ad-
/ ministrator Of Charlotte A. Krauss.
deceased, states that after the payment of
the debts, costs, etc., there remains in his
hands for distribution to the heirs at law
and next of kin of the said deceased, as
residue of said estate the sum of nine
hundred and ninety dollars and eighty
five cents.
That the heirs at law and next of kin
of the said deceased are sister of the
whole blood of the said deceased, viz
Emma c. Fell (nee Krauss), wife OF
Arthur S. Fell, and that she resides at
Imperial, in the State of California
a sister and brother of the half blood
of the said deceased, viz Ida M. Bris.
coe (nee Krauss), wife of Henry J.
Briscoe, and that she resides at
Chadds Ford, in the. State of Penn
sylvania, or elsewhere beyond the
jurisdiction of this Court, and the petit
toner, the said Elan K Krauss, who re-
sides in Cecil County, Maryland, and
prays the Court to appoint day for the
meeting of all persons entitled to a dis
tributive share of said residue, when and
where distribution may be made under
the Courts direction and control, in pur
suance of the provisions of Section I42 Of
the last Code of Public General Laws of
Maryland.
1t is thereupon. this 18th day of Noveni.
Der, in the year 1905, by said Court adj
Judged and ordered that Wednesday, the
24th day OF January, A. D. 1906. at II
O'Clock a.. IN, be and the same is hereby
appointed as the day for meeting in this
Court of said persons for said purposes,
and it is hereby further ordered that an
order of publication issued out of this
Court against the said nonresident dis
tributes of the estate of the said CHAR
lotte A. Krauss, deceased, giving notice
to them of the time and place and pnr-
pose of said meeting aud warning them
to appear in this Court in person or by
attorney or agent on or before the day
named in this order and that said notice
be given to said persons by publication of
this order in the midland Journal,'' a
published in Cecil County
aforesaid, once week for four successive
weeks before the 18th day of December,
A. D., 1905.
S. K BLAKE,
THOMAS S. MILLER.
True Copy-Test:
T. B. MILLER. Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-08
In Mad Chase.

Millions rush in mad chase after
health, from one extent of faddism
to another, when, if they would
only eat good food, and keep their
bowels regular with DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. their troubles
would all pass away. Prompt relief
and quick cure for liver and stom-
ach trouble. 25c at Eli T. Reynolds
drug store; guaranteed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-08
Rising Sun Detective Assn.
THE ANNUAL MEETING
of the Rising Sun Detective Association will be
held in Kinks Hall. on
Saturday, January 9th, 1905,

AT TEN O'CLOCK A. M.
The meeting is for the election of officers and
members, the payment of annual dues. and the
transaction Of any other necessary business
Every member of the Association is urged TO use
his influence to secure new members. Member
ship fee. $l.00; annual dues. 10 cts
The AnmuaI Turkey Dinner
Will be served in the basement of the Nj.
church by the ladies Of the Mite Society, at IL
O'Clock sharp.
CECIL e. EWING NJ. E. KIRK,
Secy. Prest
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-08

There are IL days difference between
the Russian calendar and the calendar
used by the srest of the civilized world,
and Russia How proposes to drop eleven
days. in ordeF to adopt the prevailing
calendar. No, doubt Russia would like
to drop even larger period Of time. If
she could skip some of the brutal bis
Tory she has been making for years.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-08

Gov. Warfeld has announced
the appointment Of the deputy war
dens Jay F. Towner, for Hartford
county; Medford II. Chew, of Kent
county, with jurisdiction in Kent
and Hartford counties.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-08
j. s. GRANT,
Shoemaker & Harness Repairing

Located in Haines Jobs tenant house, on road
between Rising SUI and Calvert. All work left
ut Jos g. Pogue, Sons & Co.'S will receive prompt
attdntiou and will be returned there for delivery.
Satisfaction guaranteed and prices reasonable
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-08
NOTICE TO eUNNERs.

All persons are forbidden trespassing on the
premises OF the undersigned with dog or gun,
and all trespassing will be liable to prosecution.
J G Richards 81 Reynolds.
WTB r Robertson Haines Job
a1rAdditional names will be published under
this notice until January 1st for % cents each.
&yTrespass notices, printed on muslin, on sale
at this office.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-08
Household Goods, sc.

Set parlor furniture. good as new couch, cri5.
rocking chairs. wash stands. bureau, gilt par.
ior chair. brass stand with onyx top parlor
bed, air-tight wood stove. lawn swing, oommode
chair. glAscock baby jumper. lot dishes, cedar
wAsh tub barrel vinegar. breech-loading gun. Q
large easeis and pictures q clocks 2 pair parlor
vases and other articles too numerous to mention,
TERMS OF bALE--An sums under SO cash ali
sums OF SO and over credit OF nine month"; will
Be given BY purchaser giving bankable note with
approved security.
HindmAr. Auct.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-08
The National Bank of Rising Sun, Nd.

THE PRESENT is the dav of opportunity. Do not
wait until you have large sum- but open with
now Form the habit of regularly saving portion Of your
and thus be assured of independence and comfort
your later years.
H. HE RICHARDS
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-08
Farming implements

Grain drill Milwaukee binder, moving machine,
all good as new; twohorse wagon. or cart, corn
shelter, plows. two-wheel corn cultiyator. hay
rake. hay tedder. roller. iron smoothing harrow.
hay rigging, hay fork and rope. Q sets work har-
ness. sets driving harness.. rubber tired sulky
shoyels. etc.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-08

Notice to Creditors.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
have obtained from the Orphans Court for Cecil
county letters 1estamentary on the personal es-
tate of
WILLIAM RICHARDS,
claims against the said deceaseds estate here.
by warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof duly authenticated, to the undersigned,
on or before the 18th day OF May, 1906.
otherwise they may, by law, be excluded from all
benefits of said deceased's personal estate. All
indebted to said estate are requested to make inn
mediate payment to the subscribers.
Given under our hands and seals this 18th day
of October, 1905. IVAN w RICHARDS,
ELVA NJ. RICHARDS.
Executors OF William Richards, decd.
Test: THos. b. MILLER, Register. 17n6t
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-08
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-08
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-08
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True Copy-Test:
T. B. MILLER. Register.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-09
mn ro nArr sLrrvE DESIGNS.


 These vests arc made sleeveless and button down the front with little gold buttons. They are an important addi tion to a wamau's wardrobe.
 The box plaitci skirts win hold their own for the coming season, wi,b little change for the winter models, except the plaits are larger and stitched uat ter around the hips There are also very full skirts with Shirrcd hips and htt,Sl hips with box plaits around the knees.
 A new length for skirts Is called carriage lcucth'-t that lS it trails on the ground an around for two inch. eS. It is elegant aud gives the wcarcr an old fashioned air, which now Is very mcdiSh, but it Is a length not Co hc worn when afoot.
 rausy will bc a popular spring color Green. white, black and pale yellow an % well with panSy There Is a per feet rage for making gown trimmings in such a way that they may hc taken off and on. In this way the appear. apcc Of a frcck Is chauccd nt slight expense.
 The illustration shows some up Co date sleeves. an very suitable for sum mcr gowns and separate waists. The elbow lengths are particularly pretty and dainty. JUpIC CHOLLET.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-09
MISS l0NGACRt
 COMING BACK

Miss LonSacre and Miss SpaldinS' who gave two sple. did concerts at Skssway recently, have postponed their European tour which was to begin in m May until September and they VIII make tour of the interior of Alaska going in by way of Dawson on the hrS' boat to leave Whitehorse.
 Since leaving Skagway, Miss Long acre. and Miss Spslding have been giv- ing concerts a, Juneau, Douglas, SitSa, Ketchikan and wrsngell. They were passengers from Ketchikan to Juneau on the Humboldt. It is learned that they will appear again at SkagWay ana whitehorse, but the time ot the en- gagement has not been stated.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-09
WILL STAY.
Kalem Will Not Retire From
 Business

John Kalem, who returned from the south, where ne had spent several weeks, oo the Humboldt emphsticslly denies a rumor that has been circulated in the town that he is to retire from blsiness. He has come to Skagway to remain for some time and will have per sonal charge Of his business
 "It has never been my intention to retire from business in SSsgway, "ssid Mir. Kslem. II am we'll satisfied with the condition of my business in this city. am going to stay with 1t and keep it up.
 People must not run away with the idea because times have been little dull that SkaSwsy Is going to pieces The depression that has been felt here has been general. Other Alaskan towns have complained and the decline in business has been marked in Seattle. Last month n grocery stores failed in fiat city and none iu Sksgway. The bank deposits 10 Seattle have shrunk Sl, ,OOO, 900 iu six months
 "I expect things to pick up and SksS- way will share in the improvement As usual Mir. Kalem will give atten- tioc to the large wholesale and ioboing business his house has carried on with the interior for the last several years Later iu the season he will make s trip into that country, visiting Dawson, Fairbanks and other points.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-09
Eu'aohon Are Running

The second spring run of eulachon has entered the Chilkst river, The Chilkat Indians are making use of the opportunity they afford to provide them selves with an annual supply of oil, The run is expected to reach Skagway and Dyea in a few days and to bring a run ot salmon in its wake.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-09
ONLY FIVE BIG
 BOWLING SCORES

Ther were only five big double cen tury scores made at the ElkS' bowling alley last week, the smallest number for one week in months One reason for this is the fact that to some extent outside sports are taking the place of bowling.
 F. c. Flsharty made the highest score of the week, 2ll, Will Clsyson made three scores that exceed 200.
 The big scores for the week were as follows:
 Sundsy-F. c. Flaharty, sll.
 Mouday-Jsmes Rock, 2Oi,
 Tuesday-wm Claysou, 2Ol; Sos.
 Thursday Will ClSysou, 2lO
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-09
soFTNEss OF sEALsKIN.
Is RIvaled by Human Hair Where
 Dandrud Is Eradicated.

Sealskin is admired the world over for its softness and glOssiness; and yet the human hair Is equally as soft and glossy when healthy; and the radical cause of all hair trouble Is dandrun. which Is caused by a PestIferous parasite that ssps the vitality of the hair st its root. Newbro's Hcrpicide Is the only preparation that Is fatal to the dandruf germ. Without dan drutt there Is no falling hair, but lux uriant growth ot glossy, soft hair Is Ger tain, Securing the scalp won't cure dan 7ruT. En the dandru6 germ. Thous- .ris ot women owe their beautiful snits t hair to Newbro's Herpiclde Sold by oaiing druggists. Send lec, in stamps 10 The Herpicide Go, Detroit Mich,
 Wm. Britt, Special Agent
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-09

RESTAURANT GOWN or BLACK MoUsskLiNA fit the arm very snugly and should be furnished with buttons and loops which enable the wearer to take the sleeve on without injury to the waist or discom- fort to herself.
 Embroidered china silk makes Up into the most serviceable kind of shirt waists. With careful laundering they may be done up any number of times and always look fresh and dainty.
 Ribbon will trim summer gowns. It will be applied In straight rows or manipulated into all sorts Of fascinat- inc little scrolls and fancy designs. The Greek key pattern bids fair to be a favorite trimming design.
 The latest shirt waist models have short shoulders. few tucks ct the shoulders and pouch very little at tho waist line. The sleeves are full at tho top and gather into straight mannish cuffs or narrow bands of the material fastened with two pearl buttons.
 The gown pictured Is a restaurant toilet carried out In black mousseline de sole. A handsome design Of lace and passemeuterie trims both skirt and bodice. JUDlC CHoLLET
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-09
Electric Message Trsa,-sr,

The Principal Barber shop has SC cured the great Carpenter Nfhra,3r, and Is prepared to give the best cleo tric massage treatment that ever has been devised. They are an absolute cure for headache, rheumatism and other disorders, improve the circala. ton and give nervous strength We have private rooms for ladies. Princi- pal Barber Shop.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-09
IT IS ON
Baseblll League Games Be
 gin at WhitehOrse

The whitehorse baseball league games have begun, The first one was played between the Governments and the Shipyards and the second between the Towns and the offices.
 The Governments defeated their op- ponents in the first game, five innings go. by a score of II to 70, and in a sim liar contest the Towns put it over the Offices to the tune of et to4
 Other games win be played this week.