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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-15
PERSONALS.

Ralph Clifford, of Zion, was the
guest of his aunt, Mrs. A. L.
Duyckinck, last week.
J. R. Sheppard, of New York,
was the guest of his sister, Miss
Marion Sheppard, on Sunday.
Miss Beulah Paschal, of Phila.
delphia, was q visitor at the home
of Mrs. Sadie Burlington last week.
Clifford Robertson, Thomas Rober.
son and Ralph Wilson enjoyed
several daysin Philadelphia this
week.
DIR. T. B. Moore attended the
meeting of the Maryland State
Dental Association, in Baltimore,
on Saturday.
Robert McNeal, formerly of Elk
ton, but now Of Philadelphia, was
married on Monday, at Atlantic
City, to Miss Helen Pierce, of New
port, Delaware.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Williams,
of near Woodlawn, have removed
to Denton, Caroline county, where
Mr.. Williams will embark in the
mercantile business.
Edward II. arthington, who
suffered a strok< on Monday night,
4th inst, is slowly recovering and
now has partial use of his vocal
organs, but his entire right side is
still affected.
Mrs. Mount e. Kirk is lying
critically i'll at a sanitarium at
CatOnsville where she was taken
two months ago for treatment, and
but faint hopes are entertained for
her recovery.
Miss Elizabeth Stephens was ten
dered a pleasant surprise by about
forty of her friends on Monday eve
ming, who suddenly appeared at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. E.
Haines in a body, to remind.h of
a birthday anniversary and help
her appropriately celebrate the
occasion, which proved to be one of
social enjoyment.
Invitations have been issued for
the wedding of Rev. Thomas Grier
Koontz, of Baltimore, Md and
Miss Bertha M. Kennedy, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. WILLIAM Fl. Ken
nedy, Of McSparran, Fulton town
ship, Lancaster county, Pa. The
marriage will take place on Mon
day, December 49,. at 4 O'Clock.
Mr.. Koontz was formerly pastor of
the Little Britain Presbyterian
Church.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-15
Mlller-HalIman.

Mr.. George Fl. Miller and Miss
Bertha G. Hallman were married
at the residence of Richard Wardell
in Perryville on the evening of
Nov. 20, by Rev. W. p. Greenfield
of Perryville NJ. u. church.
Walker-Cr0Wl.
Miss Mary Crowl, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. a.. Orowl of East
Nottingham, aud Mr.. Charles Clay
ton Walker of Coatsville were mar.
ried Tuesday evening at the BRIDES
home, by Rev. p. B. Logan Of Ok.
ford United Presbyterian church.
Miss Nanoie Crowl, sister of the
bride, was maid Of honor, and Mr..
Eugene Crowl best man.
Moore-Thompson.
Mr.. Curtis e. Moore and Miss
Martha A. Thompson were married
on the evening of Nov. 20, by Rev.
w. T. u, Reale, pastor Of Zion and
Rock Churches, al the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. H. Croft, at
Pleasant Hill. The wedding march
was rendered by Prof. I. w. Cos.
lett, of North East, and Mr.. Joseph
Thompson, and Miss Bertha Tomp.
son, the BRIDES brother and sister
were the attendants.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-15
James N. q. Church,

Preaching by the Pastor l0,s0 a.
M, Sunday, on "Preparing the
Way OF the PeopleI" Tao p. N. on
"What Methodlsm Stands tort"
Epworth League, dIaQ p. M, the
same topic as the sermOnI Sunday
School 2;a0 p. m. Next Tuesday,
at 4,l5 p. M. the Jr. League will
have its Christmas service, and in
vites its friends.
At sylmar NJ. p. church, at 2la0
p. M, weather permitting, the Pas
tor will by special request preach a
temperance sermon, subieoti''Tain
ed Money! The petition to the
President and the reply of the SEQ
retary will be read.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-15
Mrs. Sarah McCardeiI.

Mrs. Sarah McCardell died Fri.
day at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Sallie Chester, in Philada.,
aged "a years. The deceased was
a former resident of this town.
She was consistent member of
the Methodist Episcopal Church,
and was one of a class of nineteen
members who, In 1850, under Rev.
Thomas W. Simpers, formed the
first class IN Methodism ever organ
ized at Rising Sun, of whom nine
are still living. She was daugh-
ter of John and Esther Kirk, de-
ceased, Her husband and three
daughters survive; also two full Sis
ters-Mrs. Maggie Brumfield and
Mrs. Hettie Foster, of Rising Sun;
a half sister and half brother
Mrs. Elmira Pyle, of Calvert, and
Lewis Kirk, of Wilmington.
The remains were brought to
Rising Sun on the GAL train Mon
day morning and services held at
James NJ. e. church, with inter-
ment an Friends burying ground,
West Nottingham.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-15
Officers Elected.

The following officers were chosen
for the coming term at the regular
meeting of National Lodge, 1. o. o.
F., Of Elkton, on last Friday eve
ming: Past Grand, Howard Vim
cent; Noble Grand, Lyman Spence;
Vice Grand, Charles s. Boulden;
Recording Secretary, P. M. Groves;
Permanent Secy., M. r. Gilpin;
Treasurer, George McQuilkin, Sr.;
Trustees, Ricketts, Nelson, Fred 81.
Letter, Jacob j. Minister, Fl. Win
field Lewis and William 81. Warm
kessel; Representative to the Grand
Lodge, Elmore Deibert.
At the regular meeting of North
East Lodge, No. 80, l. o. o. F.,
last Thursday evening, the follow
ing officers were elected for the en-
suing term: j. E. Davis, Noble
Grand; 81. II. Shippers, Vice Grand;
H. R. Wilson, Rec. Sec.; John
W. Mccullough, Financial Secre-
tary; A. p. Rose, Treasurer; E. j
Warner, Chaplain; r. G. Reeder,
Geo. T. Bouchelle and w. Fl
Abrams, Trustees; E. T. B. Day,
Representative to Grand Lodge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-15
For gents fur muffiers in popular
brown shades go to Ruffington's.
Reckless Shooting.

Alfred G. Jones was arrested in
Newark Monday afternoon, charged
with shooting at the college build
ing. Jones was intoxicated and
passing near one of the college dor
mitories, was 'guyed" by some
students. He retaliated by firing
three shots at the building, but for
tunately no one was struck.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-15
Court.
December Term Convenes Monday
Grand Jury Drawn.

The December term of the Circuit
Court for Cecil County convened at Elk
ton on Monday morning, Chief Judge
James Alfred Pearce and Associate Judge
Edwin M. Brown on the bench. The
juries were drawn as follows:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-15
Alexander Trlmble.

Alexander Trimble died Thurs
day, Dec. Z, at his home at Pilot,
Cecil county, in the 66th year OF
his age. The deceased was q vet
eran of the Civil War, being a
member of the 10th Penna. Vol.
Infantry. A widow and several
children survive. The funeral was
held Monday, with interment at
Pleasant Grove.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-15

William Clark and Jacob L.
Terry, of Vale, Hartford county,
have been granted q patent for q
tomato scalder.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-15
MARSHALL N. Weir.

Marshall N. Weir died at the
home of his sister, Mrs. NJ. j. Sill,
at West Nottingham, Dec. IA. His
funeral will be held tomorrow at
one o'clock, with interment at
West Nottingham cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-15

For bamboo book shelves, music
racks and stands 60 to Bnfingt0n's.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-15

For hlaoking stools, foot rests
ottomans and hassocks 60 to
Buffington's.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-15

Go to Buffington's for your sup.
ply Of candies, nuts and fruits.
Morris tribune., 1905-03-11
STATE OF MINNESOTA 90
| County of Stevens
In District Court, 18th Judicial District.

STATE OF n MINNESOTA S lss.
In District Court, 18th Judicial District.
John H. Devenney, Plaintiff,\
John E, Deakin, Mary E. Deaf
kin. William IL, Morriam,
also all other persons or
parties unknown, claiming
any right. title, estate, lien
or interest in the real estate
described in the COM
plant herein, DetendantS./
Notice is hereby given that an action
plaintiff. against the above named defen-
dants, in the above named District Court,
which action is entitled as above;
That the object of said action is to OBJ
tain the jud gnent OF said Court; adJudg-
ing and decreeing that said defend dants,
and each of them, have no estate or inter
est in the land hereinafter described, o
any part of same, and have no lien there,
on; also to have the Judgment of said
Court, adjud g1ng and decreeing that the
title of the plaintiff to said land is good
and valid, and that said defendants and
each of them, be forever enJo1ned and de-
barred from asserting any interest or eS-
tate in or to said land, or any part OF
same, or any lien thereon.
The land affected by said action and
hereinbefore referred to is all the follow
and being in Stevens County, Minnesota.
and known and described as fOllOWS:-
The North Half of Section Eleven 1D,
in Township One Hundred and Twenty
four CPD of Range Forty-three 49,
GEORGE E. BUDD,
Attorney for Plaintiff, 1887 Guaranty
Building, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Morris tribune., 1905-03-11
HoW's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re.
ward for any case OF Catarrh that
cannot be cured bv Halls Catarrh
Cure f. J Chene, & Co.,, To edo, 0
We, the undersigne !. have known
F. j. Cheney for the last Is years,
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business tran,ac' lens, and fnan-
cially able to carr, ont any obliga-
tions made by his firm.
WALD1NG, K1NNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Hairs CatarfL Cur is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent Tree. Price, 75c.
per bottle. Sold by all Druggists
Take HaIl'a Family Pills for consti-
patton.
Morris tribune., 1905-03-11
rlortgage Foreclosure Sale.

DEFAULT HAVING BEEN MADE IN
the payment OF the sum of One Hundred,
and eighty Dollars, interest which
the e date Of this hi 0G notice e apo upon g @ certain
! Mortgage, for $15OO.OO duly executed and
dieliyyered by Harold E: shumway and Ada
date the 4th day of october, 1902, and with
| power of sale therein contained, duly
Deeds in and for the County of Stevens
and State of Minnesota. Oh the 22nd day
Of November 1902, at 9o'clock A. NJ. in
Book II of Mortgages, on Page 49f
And Whereas, the said William H.. kel-
ley, Mortg gagee and Holder of said Mort
gage, has duly elected and does, hereby
eject to declare the whole principal sum of
da'e of this notice under the terms and
conditions of said Mortgage and the pow
there is actually due and claimed to be
due and payable at the date of this notice
the sum of sixteen hundred and eighty
dollars, with interest on $3.50 a the rate of
6 per cent per annun. from the 4th day of
October, 1904, and whereas the said power
of sale has become operative, and no ac-
ton of proceeding having been instituted
at law or otherwise to recover the debt Sc
cured by said Mortgage, or any part there
of.
Now, Therefore, Notice is Hereby Given
contained in said Mortgage, and pursuant
to the statute in such case made and
pI0V1ue0, the Sa1u lNOICSa2e Will De IOIc-
closed by sale of the premises described
II, m and conveyed by said Mortgage, viz;
eleveni QD in Township One hundred
and tWenty-three d29 of Range Forty
four 4Din Stevens county and State OF
Minnesota, with the hereditanents and
appurtenances; which sale will be made
by the Sheriff of said Stevens county at
the trout door of the. Court House,
in the City, of Morris in said
county and State, on the 2Oth day
Of March, 1906 at 4 o'clock P.
M.,. of that day, at public vendue,
to the highest bidder for cash, to pay said
debt of fifteen hundred Dollars, and
interest, ard the taxes, if any, ON SAID
premises, and Fifty Dollars. Attorneys
fees, as stipulated in and by said Mortgage
in case of foreclosure, and the disburse-
ments allowed by law; subject to re-
den,ption at any time within one year
from the day of sale, as proviiddae,d ida, by law
WILLIAM I'll. KELLY,
Mortgagee
LYNDON A. SMITH. Attorney.
Feb. MAR. II.
Morris tribune., 1905-03-11
Old People Have Their Troubles.

The most common ailment to which
people past middle age are subject
are indigestion and constipation
Fortunately there is remedy
especially suited to these disorders
and that affords prompt relief. Ii
is called Chamherlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets. The lax, tive
effect Of these Tablets is SO agree
abe and SO natural that you do not
realize that it has been produced by
a medicine. They also improve the
appetite and strengthen the digestion.
Write to the Chamberlain Medicine
Co., Des Moines, Iowa, for free
sample, and give them trial, or get
the regular rs cent size from your
druggist, j r, Kruger.
Morris tribune., 1905-03-11
Notice of Application for Liquor
License.
STATE OF MINNESOTA J
COUNTY OF STEVENS SSS.
CITY OF MORRIS


Notice is hereby given, Thet application
has been made in writing to the Common
Councilof said City of Norris and filed in
my office, praying for license to sell in
toxicating liquors for the term tonmenc-
ing on April 1st. 1905 and terminating
on March 3ist. 1906, by the following per-
son, and at the following place, as
stated in said application, respectively,
to-wit:
Andrew Sundby, at saloon building sit
City of Norris. Minnesota.
Said application will be heard and de
termined by said common council of the
office of City clerk in said City of Morris
in Stevens county, and state of
Minnesota, on Thursday the 23rd day of
March. A. d. 1865, at 1880 O'clock D. M, of
that day
Witness my hand and seal of City of
Morris this 25th day of February A. D. 1905
Corporate C. B. RURPEE,
Seal City Clerk,
Morris, MINI.
Morris tribune., 1905-03-11
First Pub. Jan. %, last, Mar. 4
Summons.
STATE OF MINNEsoTA E.,sss o. }ss

STATE OF MINNESOTA &C
COUNTY OF STEVENS
In District Court, 10Th Judicial District.
John III. Devenney, P1aintiffN
VS..
John E. Deakin, Mary E. Dea-
kin, William r. Morriam:
also all other persons or
parties unknown, claiming
any right, title, estate lienk
or interest in the real estateN
described in the complaint
herein, Defendants/
The State of Minnesota, to the above
named defendants:
You. and each. of you, are hereby sum
moned and required to answer the com
paint OF the plaintiff in the foregoing g
action, which complaint has been
filed in the office of the Clerk of said Dis
trict court, and to serve a copy OF your
answer to the said complaint, on the sub
scriber, at his office, Room 1897 Guaranty
Building, Minneapo is, Minnesota, within
twenty 12O) days after the service of this
summons upon you, exclusive OF the day
of such service; and if you fail to ans
wer the said complaint within the time
aforesaid, the plaintiff will apply to the
said District Court for the relief de-
manded in said complaint.
GEORGE E. BUDD,
Attorney for Plaintiff. 1887 Guaranty
Building, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Morris tribune., 1905-03-11
Notice of Application for Liquor
License.
STATE OF MINNESOTA,
COUNTY OF STEVENS tSS.
CITY OF NORRIS.

Notice is hereby given. That app1ica-
ton has been mate in writing to the
Common Council of said City of Morris
and filed in my office, praying for license
to sell Intoxicating liquors for the term
commencing on April 1st, 1905, and termi-
mating on March 3lst 1906 by the following g
person, and at the following place, as
to-wit:
James J. McCannay, at saloon building
situate on lot fifteen Q5) of block two (2)
City of Norris, Minnesota.
Said application will be heard aud de-
termined by said Common Council of
the City of Morris at the council room in
Norris in Stevens county, and state of
Minnesota. on Thursday. the 23rd day of
March A. D. 1905, at 7:30 O'clock p. m.
\, Witness a = ny ny, hand az and seal of City @ Of
c. b. BURPEE,
JCorporate City Clerk,
Seal Morris, MINI.
Morris tribune., 1905-03-11
Order to Show Cause on Filling Petit
ion of Administrative to .1ortgage
Real Estate.
STATE OF MINNESOTA,
COI-NTY OLE STEVENS.

COUNTY OF STEVENS.
r In 2FGbate 97{} 5doz court special term Febru-
In the matter of the estate of Andrew
Gust Anderson, deceased.
Upon reading and filing the petition of
Hu1da h Nelson formerly Huldah Anderson
miuistratrix of the estate of Andrew
Gust Anderson, deceased, setting forth
the amount of personal estate that has
come into her hands, the disposition
thereof, and how much remains undis-
posed off, the amount of debts outstand-
ing against, said estate, as far as the
same can be asCertained; with the
charges of administration; and the
taxes, assessments and other charges
which are exis ting lien upon said estate,
and the improvements which are necess-
and a description of the tracts of land of
said estate which it is proposed to mort
gage; and praying that license be to
her granted to mortgage the tracts of
land so described.
And it appearing by said petition, that
the personal estate of said estate, is in
charges of administration, and to pay any
taxes, assessments or other charges
which are an existing lien upon said
estate, orto pay for any, improvements
which are necessary for the preservation
It is therefore ordered, that all persons
this court on Monday the 9th day of
March A. D. 1905, at 10 o'clock a. m. j., at
the probate office in the court house in
the city of Morris in said county,, then
and there to show cause Gf any there be-
why license should not be grant ed to said
Hulda Nelson, administrative to mort
gage the said real estate of said estate for
the purpose of obtaining funds for the pay
ment of said debts, charges, taxes, as
sessment and liens, and for the making
of such necessary improvements.
And it is further ordered, that this order
shall be published once in each week, for
three successive weeks prior to, said day
of hearing. in the Norris Tribune week
1y newspaper printed and published at
Morris in said county.
Dated at Morris. Mimi, the 9th day of
February A. d. 1905.
By the Court,
! Probate( E J. .BAHE,
! Seal. Judge of Probate. |
GEO. w. BEISE, Attorney.
First Mar. 4-Last Mar. 18i
Morris tribune., 1905-03-11
Notice of Application for Liquor
License.
STATE OF MINNESOTA,
COUNTY OF STEVENS, lSS.
CITY OF NORRIS

STATE OF MTNNESOTA,
COUNTY OF STEVENS, ISS.
CITY OF NORRIS.
Notice is hereby given, That application
has been made in writing to the Common
Council of said City of Morris and filed in
my office, praying for license to sell
Intoxicating liquors for the term com
mencing on April 1s;t, 1905, and termina at
ing on March 91st, 1906 by the following
person, and at the following place, as
stated in said application, respectively
tO-wit:
Max rrantow, in loon building situate
on lot ten 00) of block four o., City of
Morris, Minnesota
Said application will be heard and de
termined by said Common Council of the
City Of Morris at the council room in
the office of city clerk in said City, OF Nor.
ris in Stevens county, and state of
Minnesota, on Thursday the e3rd day of
March, A. d. 1905, at 7:a O'Clock p. M of
that day.
Witness my hand and seal of City of
Morris this 25th day of February A. D. 1905.
&. B BURPEE,
corporate City Clerk
Seal Morris, MINI.
Morris tribune., 1905-03-11
Notice of Cancellation of Contract.

wv the contract dated May 70, l90z,
made by and between the undersigned
P. F. Church. as the seller. and A. II.
and purchase Of the southwest quarter of
section IS, in Township l2i. Range 43, in
Stevens Cotnty, Minnesota, because otthe
failure of said purchas ser to pay the sums
therein stipulated to be paid on DECEMBER
1st 1903 and on December 1st 1904; and
whereas the said seller desires to ternli
nate and cancel said contract, because of
said default, and to have the cancellation
thereof become effective May 1st 1913:
therefore,
Notice is hereby given of said default
under he said contract, and that said
contract will be cancelled and terminated
on May 1st 1905, unless before said date, to
work a reinstatement thereof. there be-
paid to the undersigned, said seller, at
Morris, Minnesota, the amount due on the
said contract on March lst 1905, Wis; $S47 Is,
t ther with interest on said sum since
March 1st 1905 to date of payment at the
rate of six per cent per annuu and the
necessary cost of service of this notice.
Dated at Morris, Minnesota March 3rd,
1905.
JAMES ORNOND, T. +. CH RCH.
Attorney for vendor,
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Morris tribune., 1905-03-11
l.. c. SPOONER LARS ROSNESS
Notary Public Norsk Advokat
And Notary Public
SPOONFR AND ROSNESS.

ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Morris Minnesota
We are licensed to practice i'll all state
courts and United States courts, We are
prepared to negotiate mortgage loans on
most favorable terms; or write insurance
in best companies at lowest rates, Mr..
Rosness will give special attention to
business in the probate court and to the
examination of titles and the making of
abstracts thereof.
Morris tribune., 1905-03-11
Notice of Application for Liquor
License.
STATE OF MINNESOTA J
COUNTY OF STEVENS, SSS
CITY OF MORRIS.

CITY OF NORRIS.
Notice is hereby given, That application
has been made in writing to the Common
Council of said City of Morris and filed in
my office, praying for license to sell
Intoxicating liquors for the term COM
mencing on April lst: 1905 and term
mating on March 31th, 1906, bv the follow
ing person, and at the following place, as
stated in said application, respectively,
to-wit:
William Wunsch. in saloon building
situate on lot nine (9) of block three (3)
City of Morris, Minnesota.
termined Ivy said common council of
the city of Morris at the Council room
in the office of city clerk in said city of
Morris. in Stevens county, and state of
Minnesota, on Thursday, the 23rd day of
March A. d. 1905, 'at 1870 o'clock p. m, of
that day.
Witness my hand and seal of City of
Morris this 18th day of February A. D. 1905.
G. B. BTRPEE,
Corporate CITY Clerk,
Seal Morris, MINI.
Morris tribune., 1905-03-11

COUNTY OF STEVENS
L, ohn II. Delahunt, sheriff of Stevens
County, Minnesota, do hereby ceHify and
return that 1 have made diligent search
and inquiry, but that / have been unable
to find A. NJ. Anderson. named and re
ferred to in the above and foregoing No
tice of Cancellation as the purchaser, in
the county of Stevens aforesaid, that he
cannot be fonnd in said county, is not a
resident thereof, and that has no usual
place of a bode therein.
Dated Morris, Minnesota March 4th 1905
John X. Delahunt
Sheriff of Stevens County, Minn.
Morris tribune., 1905-03-11

First Mar. 4-Last Mar. Isl
Morris tribune., 1905-03-11
Feb. MAR. II.

g LID YOUR GRAIN, We are the only firm in
A H - this city dealing exclusively with the
SHaeHa farmer. All Mers know that
sssyssEusz8 are of grade and not elevator mixed
why service satisfactory than
any other concern Submit US samples for grades etc
COOPER COMMISSION CO., Minneapolis, rlinn.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-04-27

Mrs. Kidder-"Charles. can't you
give me another check? see you
have q whole book full" Mr.. Kidder
THAT doesn't signify, dear. l have
used up my balance at the bank"
Mrs. Kidder-'Then why didn't you
give up your check-boo Now. it's
no use for you to tell stories, Joseph
Kidder. If you mean to say shan't
have any money, why don't you say
30 right out, like man?'-Ex.
The principal of the school was
talking with him about his boy by
the way. Mr.. Wipedunks," he said; Il
have made discovery about Jerry.
He's ambidextrous.' Il don't see how
that can be-" replied Mr.. Wipedunks,
with rising Indignation; ''he haint
never been exposed to it. Besides, he
was vaccinated last year. we battle
MIN regular every week. and his mother
always makes him wear a little bag
If assafiddity tied around his neck.
Some of the other boys has been lynn
on him. Tribune.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-04-27
Effects OF Prosperity.

In the six years of the country g
greatest prosperity, from 1897 to 1908,
average prices of breadstuffs advanced
IS per cent, meats 90, per cent, dairy
and garden products So per cent, and
clothing GAL. All these were products
of the farmer and stockman who prof
tied more than any other class of the
community by these advances. The
miner telefitted AL per cent, by that
advance III the average price of metals.
The only decrease in the average prices
of commodities in that period was in
railway freight rates which decreased
from 1893 per ton mile in 1897 to 1853
in 1908, a loss of "A per cent. The
report of the interstate commerce com
mission shows that the average in
crease in the pay of railroad employees
in that period was a trifle above 50
per cent.