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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-07-07

Senator Mitchell, of Oregon, has been
found guilty of accepting fees for prac-
ticing before the departments of the Fed.
eral Government. This conviction of
Senator Mitchell of conspiracy to defraud
the government of tracts of public lands
in his state. is the result of exposures re-
Gently made of the gigantic swindle
which has been going ON for years and
by which the Government has been rob-
bed of large tracts of val liable public
lands, and is merely the beginning of
numerous prosecutions which are to fol-
low. The evidence brought to light
during Senator Mitchell's trial proves the
land frauds are more gigantic and scau-
dalous than the postal frauds, higher
officials being implicated, and the land of
which the Government has been defraud-
ed embracing thousands of acres in
California, Oregon. Washington and
Idaho.
The Government. from time to time,
sets aside great tract of land as forest
reserve. In the Mitchell case it was the
Cascade Forest Reserve. A lot of pro-
fessional land hooters, who operate on a
large scale, found out through their brib-
ed agents in the Washington Land Office,
the boundaries of the proposed reserve.
The land Cruisers" or "squatters" were
then sent out upon the reserve to file
claims right and left and to hire clerks,
professional grafters and all sorts of dunn
mics to file claims to the worthless and
inaccessible parts of the reserve, which
none of the flers ever saw. AS all the
land agents in the State of Oregon were
at that time in the conspiracy. including
the Surveyor General. and as there was
a large band of perjurers in the employ
of the gang as notaries and the like,
false afidavits and other papers were
supplied at will.
The Government issues ''lieu land
scrip" to real homesteaders, which gives
them the right to take up an equal
amount of timber or agricultural land
afterward reserved. The grafters gather.
ed in this scrip which was based on
fraudulent filings on forest reserves, in
enormous quantities from their hirelings
secured title to good land and sold it &c
spectators. or. as was usually the case
turned il over to the capitalist criminal:
who had hired them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-07-07

Panama has for years back heard
enough of canal construction. Even be-
fore it was seriously purposed, Spain,
England, Colombia and the United States
dreamed of cutting the Isthmus, writes
DR.. Albert B. Hill, in the Render Maya
zine. The French, after their success at
Suez. boldly attacked the problem, and
their skill has left us task partly finish
ed. No blame need attach to their en-
gineers; we find that they knew their
business and would have completed the
work had they not been submerged by
the debauchery of what we today call
graft" The first sight to which atten-
ton is called is not scenery, but machin-
ery-miles of it, tons of it abandoned be-
for it was used by the contractors. This
belongs to us, and we may reclaim about
half of it. But we must avoid the evil of
which it is the silent witness. We must
be honest in our contracts. At present
there is no reason to doubt our honesty,
for we haven't begun to spend much
money on supplies and the men at the
head of the business are beyond suspicion.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-07-07
Something wanted.

A bachelor, old and cranky, was sit
ting alone in his room. His toes with
the govt were aching, and his face was
oerspread with gloom, no little ones
shouts to disturb him-from noises the
house was free. In fact, from cellar
to attic twas as still as still could be.
No medical aid was lacking; his serv-
ants answered his ring, respectfully
answered his orders and supplied him
with everything. But still there was
something wanted, which he could not
command-the kindly words of COM
passion, the touch Of a gentle hand.
And he said. as his brow grew darker
and he rang for the hireling nurse,
"Well, MARI age may be a failure, but
this is jolly sight worse"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-07-07

A Federal Grand Jury at Chicago, after
months of investigation, has returned
indictments against Armour & Co., Swift
& Co. and other corporations and indi-
viduals engaged in the beef packing
trade on charges of restraint of trade,
conspiracy, monopoly and the granting
of rebates. The prosecution of these
law breakers will be awaited by the pub
lie but it is not expected any of them
will get their just deserts of term be-
hind the bars, on account Of the powerful
influences the guilty parties will be able
to WELD on the judiciary and the i'm
mense wealth at their command which
will he used in bribing and corrupting
everyone possible engaged in their prose-
cution. The government has for months
had large force of secret service men
employed gathering evidence against the
men indicted. Leading packers were
Swallowed, and it was discovered that
private detectives acting for some OF the
packers, were following Federal officials
and Secret Service operators. making
daily reports to their employers. In
their turn the Government had these de-
tectives followed. The investigation is
calculated to have cost the Government
5000. 900.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-07-07

The Baltimore Sun announces that
there is strong opposition in Dorchester
county to the denomination of VIM. F.
Applegarth for the State Senate. This is
the man who has done more than any
one else in the State of Maryland to de-
feat oyster legislation, including the
Hannah bill. It is now charged Apple
garth is playing fast and loose with both
sides, representing to the oyster vote that
he is opposed to the Haman and similar
bills, while in agricultural districts where
the good roads feature of the bill appeals
to the farmers he represents himself as
favoring measure with such a
provision.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-07-07
NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSIONS.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company has Sc
lected the following dates for its popular tenday
excursions to Niagara Falls from Washington amp
Baltimore: July and 21, August II and Is. Sept.
and %. and October ID. On these dates the
special train will leave Washington at 1865 A. NJ.
Baltimore 900 A. NJ, York 1914" A. M. Harrisburg
l1.4O A. NJ, Milersburg 1920 p M. sunbury
2.5S p M, williamsport $50 P. NJ. Lock Haven
3.08 P. M, Remove IS P. NJ. Emporium Junction
sos P. M. arriving Niagara Falls at 9s6 P. M.
Excursion tickets. good for return passage on
any regular train, exclusive of limited express
trains. within ten days, will be sold at $1,000
from Washington and Baltimore; $685. from York;
$1,000 from Litt'estowu; SD 90 from Oxford, Pa
1885 from Columbia; $3.50 from Harrisburg;
$1,000 fromwinchester. Va: 81 80 from Altoona;
S7.4O from Tyrone; seas from Bellefonte; $50
from Ridgway; $3.50 from Sunbury and Wilkes.
barre; 1915 from williamsport; and at proper
tonate rates from principal points. stop.over
will be allowed at Buffalo within limit OF
ticket returning.
The special trains of Pullman parlor cars and
day coaches will be run with each excursion run.
ming through to Niagara Falls. An extra charge
will be made for parlor-car seats.
An experienced tourist agent and chaperon will
accompany each excursion.
For descriptive pamphlet. time of connecting
trains, and further information apply to nearest
ticket agent, or address Geo. ". Boyd. General
Passenger Agent. Broad Street Station, Philada.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-07-07

A glass of water makes a fine emer-
gency candiestick. Weight one end
of the candle with a nail just large
enough to hold the candle in the water
SO that the water touches its top edge,
but does not touch the wick. and then
light the candle. 1t will burn until the
last vestige of wick is gone and the
flame will not flicker. The melted tai
low that runs down but serves to hold
the candle more stationary.-Black-
smith and Wheelwright.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-07-07

Secretary of the Treasury Shaw's
statement of the finances of the country
for the fiscal year just closed showed a
deficit of $4,000, 900. Uncle Sans
money having been spent like water, and
the affairs of the government seeming to
have been conducted on about the same
plan as Engineer Hill manipulated the
filtration business in Philadelphia-with
view Of "eating up" the surplus.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-07-07

Japan has a law, passed in 1900, which
compels the police to confscate the
smoking instruments" of any youth
under twenty'years, as well as his supply
of the weed. Parents and guardians who
knowingly permit the offense are liable
to fine of so cents and dealers who
furnish minor with the wherewithal
may be fined IS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-07-07
Two Views.

"a mans vote is too precious to be
sold," said the patriot.
Perhaps" answered Senator Sor-
ghum, although a number of people of
my acquaintance regard it as too valu-
able to be given Washington
Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-07-07
FRIDAY, JULY 2, 1906.

Philadelphia's filter basin appears to be
a bottomless pit as far as corruption is
concerned, Penrose, Durham, McNichol,
Engineer Hill and others having already
tumbled into it, and by the time Mayor
Weaver's investigation probe has drained
the basin hosts of other grafters will be
found among the dregs of corruption.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-07-07
A Secret society.

Carrie-I've got dandy idea for a
girls secret society. Belle-A secret
society! Do you think it would be
practical? Carrie-Surely. We wouldn't
keep secrets; we'd swap them.-Puck.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-07-07

In September 5000, 900 acres of land
will be thrown open to settlement in
Texas at 81 per acre. The tract which is
to be placed on the market has ali area
of more than 9,4oo square miles-four
times the area of our little sister State
of Delaware.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-07-07
when to- Cut weeds.

She-When should young widow
discard her weeds? He-Oh, l don't
know, but 1 suppose she should cut
them out just as soon as she wants to
raise a second crop Of orange blossoms.
Baltimore Herald.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-07-07

There be two individuals who cannot
be reasoned with-a girl in love and a
man who is determined to run for an
office-New Orleans Picayune.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-07-07

Love is never afraid of overwork.-
Chicago Tribune.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-07-07
Reduced Rates to Buffalo via Penn
sylyania Railroad, account Crane
Lodge, Benevolent and Protective
Order Of Elks.

Order Of EIks.
On account of the Grand Lodge. Benevolent and
Protective Order of Elks at Buffalo. N. Y, July II
to 10. the Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
sell excursion tickets to Buffalo from all stations
on its lines at greatly reduced rates.
From all stations on the Baltimore Central Divi-
sion tickets will be sold and good going July 8.
and 10. good returning leaving Buffalo not later
than July To- By deposit of ticket with Joint
Agent at Buffalo not later than July 10 and pay
ment of fifty cents an extension of return limit
may be obtained to leave Buffalo not later than
July 25.
A ,stop-ovsr will be allowed at Philadelphia and
Baltimore on return trip within final limit of tick
ct all tickets good for passage via those cities
For specific rates. routes. and further iniorma.
ton, apply to Tickets Agents.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-22
Sanders Family Reunion.

Major George W Sanders, the
popular deputy United States mar
shall in this district, went to May
field today TO attend the annual fam
lily reunion OF the Saunders family.
which Is to he held in the southern
part of the county The family is
one of the largest and most promi-
nent in Graves county, and the re-
unions are always largely attende 1
and most enjoyable.
The Mayfeld Messenger says OF
the reunion: Deputy U. S. Marshal
G. w. Saunders and other members
Of his family are preparing for their
big annual reunion held each year
In this county. The gathering will be
held at the old Feland homestead In
the southern part of the county Sat
urday. that residence being the home
place of the family in the years long
since gone by A very large crowd
OF relatives will be there to partici
pate In the reunion"
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-22
Miss Cox Entertains.

A function Of rare beauty was the
birthday dinner given Tuesday even
ing by Miss Louise Cox, at her home
on Fountain avenue.
The table appointments, artistical-
ly carried out the birthday idea, pink
being the color scheme. The center
piece was the proyerbial cake. done
In pink roses. while candle sticks.
with pink shades, east a soft radiance
over the festive hoard.
Covers were laid for the guests
who were Miss Wisdom, of New
Orleans; Miss Ruby Corbett.
Miss Martha Leech, Miss Rella
Coleman. Miss Lille Mae Winstead.
Mr.. Robert Wallace. Mr.. Charles Cox,
Mr. Newton Adams, of New York;
Mr. Grover Jackson.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-22
HAPPY DAYS.

The splendid summer days have
come,
The gladdest of the year;
The picnic sandwich has arrived,
The open cars are here.
Excursion boats sail out of town.
While bands of mnsic play;
And circus tents are blowing down
On people every day.
This is the gladstone season when
The lover and the maid
Fight OFF mosquitoes. while they Toll
Serenely In the shade;
The calf skips gayly on the mead.
The winters far away.
Aud filled with merriment, we read
OF sunstrokes every day
5. II. Klser
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-22
BOY RECOGNIZED
TO KEEP THE PEACE AND NC
FALSE SWEARING WAR
RANTS ISSUED.
Only Few Cases of Minor Import
ance ina Police Court This
Morning.

Ward Wicks, white. who was
charged with making improper pro
posals to Ella Burton, a young girl
about l3 years, and with using in
sulting language towards the girls
mother. got off light in police court
this morning.
The case was tried Monday and
left open until today. Judge Sanders
desiring to look into II and see If
there was any false swearing, Both
sides swore differently and Judge San
ders did not overlook the point.
In his decision this morning Judge
Sanders stated he thought IL best,
under the circumstances, both the
girl and boy being quite young, to
recognize the defendant in the sum
of 5000 for his good behavior to-
wards the girl for a period OF IL
months. This held in both cases,
there being a separate warrant issu-
ed for using insulting language to-
wards the mother.
Robert Hall. colored. who is charg-
ed with breaking into the house OF
Frances Long. colored. aud stealing
SIS. was granted continuance.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-22

Tenn. that will be of interest IN
Padueah. where the couple have rel.
atives, was that of Miss Bessie l.
Cohen and Mr.. Joseph Simon. Pa
ducah people who attended the we'd
ding were: Miss Bessie l.. Cohen
Mr.. Joseph Simon. Mr. Fishel Simon
father of the groom Mr.. and Mrs.
M. Simon and children, Mrs. Simon
Nicholson, Miss Sara Simon and Mr.
Sam Simon, who was best man.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-22
DIR. and Mrs. voris TO Entertain.

DR.. and Mrs. Victor Voris enter
tain with a dance Thursday evening
at Wallace Park in honor of their
guests, Misses Elsie and Bertha Lee
Shelley. Of Dallas, Tex This dance
is to be quite unique, a white cotil-
lion, the girls to wear white frocks
and the men white trousers and
shirt waists. The hours are from 8
until IL O'Clock.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-22
pono,ar Conductor Reinstated.

Conductor J. II. Coburn has been
reinstated by the |. c. and VIII start
again tomorrow on his old run be-
tween Hopkinsville and Cairo. Con
ductor John Hicks, who has been
running in Mr.. Coburn's place. will
go to Louisville to run out OF tha'
city in the passenger service.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-22

A large crowd attended the formal
opening of the Riverside hospital
Thursday afternoon and evening.
Many ladies' called during the after
noon hours. from to 6 o'clock.
while the men were invited in the
evening to inspect the new bui'd.
ing.
The arrangement was all that
could be desired and the pleasant inn
preston made upon the guests w,l
long be remembered.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-22

The moonlight excursion given by
the ladies' committee OF the Y. NJ
e. a. ON the steamer Dick Fowler
Thursday evening was a very sue
cessful and delightful affair. \
large number of people enjoyed the
outing
The boat left at s, O'Clock Tor
Smithland. returning at II o'clock.
Quite neat sum was realized for
the institution.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-22
The Past Week.

Fortunately for the society devo.
tees, there were only few functions
on the calendar this week II was
well that II was so for the heat has
been oppressive. Next weeks con
tains two dances and a number OF
minor entertainments.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-22
WEDDINGS.
LeonaId-Biiss Marriage.

Cards announcing the marriage OF
Miss Sallie Payne Leonard and Mr..
Edwin Ward Bliss. of New York
city. have been received In Paducah.
Mrs Bliss is the sister of Mrs.
Wheeler Campbell. of this city,
where she has often visited.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-22

Other cases were: Anna Wallace.
colored. using insulting language.
continued; Enoch Brown, white, har-
boring vicious dog. dismissed; John
Jones. Hermann Love, Asa Windled-
orr and Earl White, colored. loite.-
ing about the depot, IS and costs
each. the costs to be di>Ided.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-22

A joint meeting was held last
night by the women's committee and
the Y. NJ. c. A. board of directors at
the Y. NJ. C. A. and plans for coop
Grafton of the two next winter were
arranged.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-22
THE COMING WEEK.
Next Weeks Dance,

Mr.. Robert Wallace and Miss
Frances Wallace entertain Tuesday
evening, in honor of Miss. Wisdom
and Miss Headly at the Wallace
park pavilion with a dance.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-22
About People.

Misses Elsie ana Bertha Lee Shel-
ly, of Dallas, Tex, are the attractive
guests of Dr. and Mrs. Victor Voris.
on West Broadway.
Mrs. II. p. Sights has returned
from Henderson.
Mrs. George Bauer left today for
Louisville TO visit relatives.
Miss Matte Hamilton, of Dyers-
burg, Tenn, who has been visiting
her brother. Rev. w. w. Hamilton.
of Woodvlle. was In the city yester-
day en- route TO Clinton and May
field to. visit before returning home.
Mr.. VIII Grow, of Ballard coun-
ty. returned home today after a
brief visit to his father. Coroner Jas.
Crow.
II will be learned with much re-
greet that Misses Mary and Evelyn
Walker. who for the past three years
have made their home in Paducah
with their brother. Mr.. X. w. Walk
er. will not return this autumn but
will remain in Dyersburg, Tenn,
their former home.
Miss Gertrude Champlain, of Jack
sonville. Fla, returned home Tues
day after spending several weeks
with Miss Ethel Brooks on North
Seventh street
Miss Elizabeth Woodson, of Ow-
ensboro. who has been the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Utterbaek, in
Arcadia, returned home today.
Miss Elizabeth Headly, of Lex
ington. Ky, is the guest OF Miss
Francis Wallace, at her country
place in Arcadia.
Miss Jessie Wisdom, of New Or
leans, has returned from attending
a house party in Memphis. Tenn.
and is again the charming guest OF
Miss Frances Wallace.
Mr.. and Mrs Max Herman. of ST.
Louis, will arrive in the city Sunday
to spend the day with relatives.
Councilman John G. Rehkopf,
wife and child. went to Beaver Dam,
H., to join fishing party. They
will be gone until the middle of
next week.
Miss Nellie Gockel. daughter OF
Mr.. Joseph Gockel. of South Fifth
street, is visiting in Golconda, Ill.
Miss Nellie Hendrick, of Smith
land. was here yesterday en- route
home from Princeton.
Mrs Rosa Ellithorpe left for Mem
phis today to join her husband, who
has accepted a position in that city.
Miss Mamie Graves. of Dycusburg,
is visiting Mrs c. T Glenn, on South
Fourth street.
Miss Sadie George is visiting rela-
lives in Northern Virginia.
Mrs. S. L. Anderson is quite sick
at her home on South Fourth street.
Mrs. j. T. Petty and son of Gulf
port, MISS, nave ltAulHcu HoihV AZ
ter visiting the family of Mr.. Frank
Harlan.
Mrs. o. T. Davis leaves today for a
months visit to her parents at Salem,
Ind.
Miss Grace Williams returned from
Mayfeld this morning after visit
TO friends.
The Rev. Prentiss Pugh, a promi-
nent clergyman of Memphis. Tenn, is
visiting his sister, Mrs. Thos. Bias
kettle, of West Broadway. He will
preach tomorrow morning at Grace
church
Mrs. Fred Acker and sister, Miss
Ella Householder. leave this afternoon
TO make the round trip on the Ken
Mrs. Frank l.. Brown has return
ed home from visiting friends and
relatives at Hawesyllle, Ky.
Mrs. Minnie Riddle, of Covington,
Ky, has returned home after visiting
her sister Mrs. VIM Ross, of Ken
lucky avenue.
James Hollingsworth and wife left
yesterday for a visit to his parents
near REHABILITATION Leader.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-22
Harold Amoss. son Of D.

Harold Amoss, son OF Dr.
Amoss. formerly of the city. but now
OF Cobb. KY. has received an APP
pointment at Washington, d. G., as
chemist In the Panama canal SER
vice. He went to the State College
at Lexington from -Paducah. and Is
a very bright young man,
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-22
Party to Cairo on Dick Fowler.

Misses Blanche Hills, Lucille Grip
pen and Marjorie Scott, Mrs. John
w Scott and Messrs. Frank Davis
and Morton Hand composed party
which went to Cairo Tuesday on the
steamer Dick Fowler
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-22
Boating Party Tuesday Afternoon.

Mrs Mike Karnes gave a most en-
ioyable boating party Tuesday az
ternoon. leaving on the George Cow
ling and returning on the Dick Fow'
Ter last night.
Miss Alice Dodge, OF Davenport
Iowa, and Miss Georgia Rion were
the guests OF honor. The others
were: Miss Bertha Hin. Miss Ma
we'll. Misses shelton. Miss PuckN'
Miss Ella Bryant. Miss Mccain
Messfs Harry Gilbert, Frank Hill,
Herbert L. Wallerstein, Blythe Wal
lace, Robert Black, Howard Shelton,
james Ray aud Melvin Wallersten.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-22
Married nj Metropolis.

Mr.. Joseph Hale. well-known
Illinois Central fireman, and Miss
Pearl Sands. daughter of Mrs. A. 7.
Sands. of South Third street. went to
Metropolis. H.. Thursday and We're
quietly married. They returned in
the afternoon and are at the home
of the brides mother. 1917 South
Third street.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-22

younger society set enjoyed a picnic
Wednesday on the Illinois lakes.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-22
MIR and Mrs. Gilbert Entertain.

A most enjoyable afair was the
dance given Friday evening by MIR.
and Mrs. VIII J. Gilbert. at Wallace
park. Many guests were In attend
ance. Those receiving with Mr.. and
Mrs. Gilbert were Miss Florence
Pell, Miss Marjorie Crumgaugh, Mr..
Charles Alcott. MIR. Edward Noble,
Mr.. Eddie Clark. -