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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-01-10
FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1908.

Governor War6eld's parting shot to
The Legislature, delivered in his last mes
sage, read before that body on the Ist
inst, was a statement of cold facts and
figures, showing the gross extravaganza
aud favoritism in connection with leg
islative expenses, which, as every tax
payer of the State well knows, increase
with each succeeding session, the Sins"
making places for friends and by every
means of petty graft that can be devised
holding up the State treasury in their
greed for a share of the flesh pots.
The retiring Governor, it is true, made
number of important recommendations,
but his reference to the extravaganza ex-
penditures of the Legislature is the one
that received the most comment from the
public generally, IS it has long been an
acknowledged fact that the people pay
dearly for their w-makipg, and that all
that is accomplished could be done in a
session half the length of that prescribed
by law. days and days being little better
than FILTERED away by both houses and
s business done underhigh pressure during
the closing week of the General Assembly
With the evil complained of put so
squarely to the present Legislature it is
up to that body to busy itself with re-
frenchment of useless expenditures.
Governor Warfeld has won the esteem
of every one, except the revenue only"
politicians, by his splendid administration
Of the executive affairs of the State, and in
speeding him we greet the incoming Gov
ernor. Hon. Austin L. crothefs, of Cecil
county, whose Inauguration takes place
this week, having confidence that he
will shoulder the heavy responsibilities
with credit to himself and the welfare of
the people of the State.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-01-10
A Cure for Misery.

81 have found a cure for the
misery malaria poison produces, =
says r. M. James, of Louellen,
is. G.. otis called Electric Bitters,
and comes in so cent bottles. II
breaks up a case Of chills or a
bilious attack in almost no time;
and it put yellow jaundice clean
out of commission. :" This great
tonic medicine and blood purifier
gives quick relief in all stomach,
liver and kidney complaints and
the misery of lame back Sold
under guarantee at Eli T. Reynolds
drug store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-01-10
State Finances.

Comptroller of the Treasury, Gordon T.
Atkinson, has submitted his final report
to the Legislature
The gross receipts of the Treasury
proper during the fiscal year were IS $751;
ayr 10. which added to the balance on
hand September 80, 1906, Of $I,52o, 5i3. os'
aggregate SIS. 5o4,744. rs. as against Sc. o46,-
34I IS for the year previous, or an ap-
parent shrinkage Of $54I,5o7 50, Yet this
is not true. since extraordinary receipts
are included.in the revenue for 1906
1t must also be borne in mind that the
State tax rate for 1906 was 23H cents on
each $Ioo, while fer the year just closed ii
was but 10 cents on each $Ioo, hence the
revenue accruing from this direct tax
| must necessarily be much larger for the
first-named year. Eliminating, therefore,
these extraordinary revenues, there is no
sbrinkage in fact, but, on the contrary,
the usual receipts of the Treasury have
been more than maintained.
The gross debt of the State at the close
of the fiscal year ended September 80,
1906, was IS I67. o26I3 September 80,
1907. it was $685., 926sI3. The net debt
of the State on September 80, 1906. was
$838, 2oI 4I, and the net debt on Septem-
Der 80, 1907, was only $500, eoI4I, or an
actual reduction in the debt of the State
of $275, 1900, and that, too, notwithstand-
ing the 5000 issue of new bones during
the year--public buildings loan-for the
completion of the Maryland Penitentiary
The assessable basis of the State for the
year 1907 was $765, Ioe, 22S, or an increase
of $40. 347, o67 over the year previous. As
the direct tax of 10 cents on each $Ioo
of this basis is levied for the public
schools, no portion thereof is applicable
for the running expenses of the govern.
ment.
The receipts for the free school fund
for the year. including the balance from
the previous year, aggregate the sum of
$84, o46 oo, while there was disbursed to
Baltimore city and the several counties
the sum of $74, 248 10, leaving balance
to the credit of this fund of $o, 1877 go.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-01-10

The Anti Saloon League has opened
headquarters at Annapolis and will not
only be on the look. out for legislation
detrimental to the temperance interests OF
khe State, which the liquor forces may at.
Tempt to have passed, but will introduce a
ocal-option bill and urge it passage. The
bill has been prepared and submitted to
X. Attorney General Bryan for an opin,
on as to its constitutionality. The pro.
osed measure is similar to those which
ave recently been enacted into law in
inois and Colorado. 1t provides that
zen rs per cent of the people of any
Immunity sign petition asking for a
on the liquor question an election
III be held and the result abided by for
rm of two years, when it may again
oted upon.
pc bill applies, generally, only to
ties not now under local option
Those counties. it is held by the
should not 60 back to license ex
I've it up-ihat is. through separate
htive action. Otherwise the pro-
measure, if enacted into law, will
,st the same for liquor people who
make dry county wet as for
nee people who want to make a
ty dry.
mmunities to be allowed to vote
estion, under the proposed bill,
cities. counties, towns, will ages
ion districts.
x and seizure clauses are in
the bill. The first prohibits the
liquor from wet county into
:. The second provides that
me swears that to the best of
nd knowledge liquor is being
y place in dry territory a
all be issued and the place
could be further strengthened
Incorporated in provision of
force in Montgomery county,
kes the finding of liquor in a
Ina facie evidence of an intent
Z the law.
rience has proven that a great
bf the witnesses.in liquor violation
are utterly useless, in so far as their
1ony is concerned, AMI making the
hg of liquor in house evidence OF
htert to violate the law would greatly
engthen every local option measure.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-01-10

N. Winslow Williams, of Baltimore,
has been selected by Governor Crothers
as Secretary of State, TO succeed Col.
Oswald Tilghman, who acted in that
capacity dufing the administration OF
Governor War6eld.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-01-10

Fifty years ago there was some excuse
for bad roads. for our country was poor,
says an exchange. Now it is rich there
is no excuse A good road is always to
be desired. and is source of comfort and
convenience to every traveller. Good
roads attract population. as we'll as good
schools and churches. Good roads
improve the value of property. so that it
is said a farm lying five miles from mar
ket connected by bad road, is of less
value than an equally good farm con.
nected by good road. A larger load
can be drawn by one horse over a good
road than by two over bad one. Good
roads encourage the greater exchange Of
: products aud commodities between one
section and another.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-01-10

Weather report statistics show
that the temperature on Monday
was $40, being exactly the same as
that on the 18th day of last June.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-01-10
Esteemed Patronage !.

Esteemed Pat,0nage
By the way, wanted purchase of
22c Santos Coffee Wee just out said the clerk but
assured him that would in few days 81 fnd
Coffee said he hits the place like that 22c shall wait
until get it, We also excellent 1Se that hits the
place WE'LL
But have other things fresh and date in the grocery
ine such Canned Goods Syrup and barrels Try
open kettle N o. Moass Flours different brands Teas,
Spicesand last but least rendered Lard q
g. and 5b cans, Fresh Pork, Sausage ScTapple, etc.
Thanking you very indeed your patronage for the
about closing dealing merit continuance
Of the for the ensuing year. "appy New Year ALL
B. p NICHOLS
Cor Queen s. Cherry SITS. RISING SUN, MD.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-01-10

anxious to get rid OF the islands on anti
imperlahstic grounds. Il is said that
some Of the men il the House identified
with the beet sugar interests, have made
a deal with the Democrats 10 pass a
Philippine tariff bill with this provision
for free trade and ultimate independence
incorporated in it. Such bill possibly
might get through the House but it is
doubtful lift could be passed in the Sen
ate. So the alleged conspiracy is not
likely to amount to much.
W.
The first of the officers TO be retired
from the Army on account of the riding
test is Gen. Chas. F. Smith. He was
unfortunate enough TO break leg some
time ago aud it has incapacitated him for
riding But there is another officer who
did not take any Of the recent test rides
and whose case is apt to be puzzle to
the department. NOi. WIlildU NAdeShohi
recently the euginee. officer for New
York, has not taken the test yet simply
because he weighs 900 pounds and could
not find a horse that would stand up to
the test with him He is almost as heavy
as was Gen. Shafter when he held the
famous command in Cuba Gen Shafter
then weighed $40 pounds and had to have
a special Percheron horse to carry him
and platform built in front of his tent
from which to mount. Col Marshall has
been ordered to ride for display and the
question remains whether he can put his
failure to comply on the horses furnished
He might reasonably insist that if the
War Department wanted him to ride it
must furnish him with horse and as the
horse is not furnished, he cannot be held
not to have complied with the order.
There was nothing specific said in the
original order about horses, and if the
Department is very solicitous about hav-
ing the colonel take a ride, it might
import an elephant for his use.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-01-10
RISING SUN
Meat Market.
Full Line Strictly First Class Meats

FRESH MEATS, such as Beef, Pork, Veal,
Lamb, Sausage and Scrapple of the best quality
WE ALWAYS AIM TO KILL THE BEST
SALT MEATS OF the finest curing. We select
our meats and think we handle the best. We
have Block Hams for slcing Block Shoulders.
ugarcured Hams, Shoulders, Picnics, Break
beef is fine Boiled Ham, just the thing for a
quick meal and always palatable. Frankfurt
Sausage and Bologna Also Prime Lard of ouF
own rendering-either loose or in BIB and 5ib
buckets.
Highest cash prices paid for Calves, also Hides
Your patronage solicited.
Cecil Farmers Telephone
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-30
KING GsORGE PERSONALS

King George C. H.. Va, MAY 2G. 1905
Mrs H. T. Berry Is vi-iting her sister.
Mrs. John Run, near Blair. Hartford
county. Md.
Mrs koealie l. Stuart f. visiting rela-
tivts and friends ia Baltimore and Wash
i1gton.
Miss Somerville, Of fredericksburg. is
visiting Miss Edna Arnold at Potomac
View.
Miss Caroline s Hunter. Of Winchester.
j. visiting her relatives, the Stuarts of
Cedar Grove.
Mr.. AMI Mrs r. Writ Washington.
who have been visiting Mrs T Withers
Boggs, have returned To Washington
Miss Kate q Teue Is visiting her brother
in Washington.
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Minor have re-
turned from "A visit 90 friends and rela-
tives in Washington and baltimore.
Mrs. Helen + South and Mrs Dr. T. T.
Arnold, who attended the T. T. Council
IN fredericksburg. have returned.
Mr. Hugh Roy Stuart qualified as reg
istrar of Hampstead precinct, Potomac
district, before the Clerk of the Circuit
court
Mr.. Allen Smith and his daughter. Miss
Columbia, who attended the p. T.. COun-
ell in fredericksburg, have returned.
Mr.. Freeland Mason. who has been
visiting the TAy lOes. Of Powhatan, has
returned 10 Colonial Beach
Send your job printing TO The Free
Lance. Prompt service and low prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-30
NoTES fROM MsRYs

Merye. Va. May - 1905
Marye sunday School l. In a. most
hour.sning condition. having member
-hip of 40. with a .od average attend
ince The room j. not lArge enough e.
accommodate the ilcrea-ins crowd. so
they contemplate erecting au arblr near
he buildiug
Mr aud Mrs. T ;. Coleman spent the
week end with Mr. g. Il. Coleman aud
family
Mr.. and Mr.. G.. r. Coleman. Mr. and
Mrs.. A. W. Davis and Mr. " haw-
1ing were 90 Il chmond last wees attend
ing the commencement exercises the
l1iversity uf Mediciue.
DR. e.. 81. Davis. "A recent graduate In
ieutistry ON the University OF Medicine
i- AT his old nome near Blanton.
Mrs FlOssie e.. Davis. uf Richmond. is
visiting az Mrs. \ ". Davis.
Mrs. Hugh blaydes and daughter
Miss Ruth Lee. ar spending the week
with Mrs \ l.. Mills.
Mr.. y. l.. Mails has gone ON tu.iness
trip q Baltimore and Philadelphia
Mrs v. " Hall H. visiting Der daurh-
ter, Mrs. Il T. Dnlald. OF Chilesburg.
Dr. }. ". Davis has been chosen super
iutenGent of sunday school at Walters.
We think he will make most efficient
one and rejoice in securing his
services. From present prospects there
- III be "a large crowd at Bethany next
tiith Sunday. To attend the all day re-
union services, conducted 10y Rev De
catur Edwards.
The Ladies' Missionary Society of
Bethany will have an entertainment at
Blanton's on 2Sth. Refreshments will be
sold In the evening; concert at night
Mr. j. II. Haynes, who has be-, II III
VITA erysipelas, il out again. He was
attended by DR.. Roderick Dew. Y.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-30
KING GEORGE
Church Notes chdrss's Day School Closing
Other School Matters Personals

NtN< 'i''f Lf tn \ "a. May -
','N l. l. Spencer. of Falmouth Bap-
church reN, SUNDAY morning. STAY 3i .nt
II - "a. Dufiug his soiluru iu kirg
q p-g 'ir Spencer will nr 90 guest of
uuu. Wa j Rogers
tnildreu' IS Day services viii boz hold ~
Potomac church Che fourth SUNDAY in
June, hrginui x - = - m The -uperin-
i'udeut H-t tearhs-- are hnsily arrlrr-
lu-, prog am and the occasion rrurii-, s
30 he al able one
Rv. 4 q James. Mcs-rs W B Ell
wards. !. + Minor and Mr. j T Ni or
eit today for lrvirgton To- attend th,
inppehanuock District confsrruc. oi rho
VI tho ii-t chufch. g. h-ch is To i,,. in 49,
j iri there N .y 2f. - aad -
k-v. hr. james hH.- racovrrrd from g.
ra~f ui Erp
Rev, ) = Nar-. OF Por, ROYAL. preach
80 AN excellent s.ruinu ut 49, j hn'
.aufch te-irr'ltr.
M-s Ada Smith j. recovering from an
nttact oi illness
Roy T.. T. Tam.r h. visiting relatives
30 q orhlaut county.
Mr. j. ". Walker l. spend ny this w.ek
o RI hm.ud.
Hon Wm. ! Bogrr- ,l1s.l hi- school
.n Potomac district AclIe-d ~. ail De-
-pife IN. iim,' missed 1tcau- of -iu sliuox
in thsf vicinity. the session was ~ucc.>--
iul. MIR. Il 'ger- L. We think. the lde-t
.eat her ia King George aud ONE Of th..
most succs--ful he has turned out
many teachers and good bUsiu, So men.
We ~ere Interested IN Mr Nricl's re-
ent letter 10 Toe Free Lance. nnd tho
~-ntimeLfs hrexpfc-sc,i Recommendation
Oi Supt James AShhf are heartily echo
ed. Mr. A-hhy Is a models superintendent
tie has dii>euJly attended 90 hi du lees
AMI shown az iutrfc-t ia the tetrh.rs
and pupils of King Gecrg Mr. A-hhv
mas regularly visited the schools and h.Ip-
Il to solve come uf thr tarl prohIeu-
that confront YEA cheers in managing uu
trained chi.drpu.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-30
CAROLINE
Personals aaa Other Notes From soulirp Green.
ronIus Gr,u ~. Va, s7,l.

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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-30
CONCERT AT BEI-AlR SCHOOL

Lewiston Va. M,4 2r zoos
ih-' concert hv Nr i.ou- ,ugeiot,
Nioiini-t, aud NaiHmr Al-.i.fv. con.
'rnito and pianist. po@fpnn,i IRON
J pri loth. Wa given pn AfAg s5rh ,f
tt" i'ei Air school 10 WAS brilliant
''.r. tie 'urb 80 thr ,.rt.-r- l..r,. of th4
I o est order aud ii, iuu-ic well chosen
..rd beautiful
/ IN" attention aud Appreciation ~ the
An' 'ieaee was "A credit to their taste and
culture The cncpres We're pufuernu-
aud consisted of beautiful selections
Mr- Angeloty il a graduate OF the
( brussels Conservatory of Music and a
pupil ot Cesar Thomson MADAME An
geiory ha- studied vni,. u,d.r som. ,,f
the hest BO4ton {. achrr-.
The program was ~ follows:
Walt, + Mai O2 ;4-Mme. AngeIoty.
Romance. Eii~ntnr Angeloty
the Bond Maid. % Wer. Nv song
With Wings Pro- lded. The Lady OF
Riga-Mms AnTrloty.
Polonaise. A Mai NJ. Angeloty.
Snpwil ,he.. h There. Iittls Girl
D'n Cry; Caiua Tragedy Nine.
Angrloty.
I'gruncrW i-ru-M Ana,.lotg
hallade. 4 q q Mai -Nmo Angelotv
Aniante and Finnl. from Concerto
u. Augi Lofty.
The occasion was one OF delightful en-
Joy ment tu the members OF the school
and 20 all uth,rs present.
The marvellous tones produced from
the violin by MIR. AnVeioty skilled and
ieAirous bpw-atm. ths i.ee u-e 20 which
r. "a speciality of Thumson's. the varve
aad dash of his many brilliant passages
nud the eloquence and tenderness OF his
. nltkn1Ha1Fmn tMaffa t.s g..
especially ~ his instrument. bearing
date of about 1910. was such as per
/ haps none ui the audience had ever
heard before
Mrs. Augeloty was charming ~ "A singer.
a. an accompanied u the violin and ns a
| piano soloist. Her voice l. a rich CON
traltO. which she usss with great feel
ing a. well IA skill. and her songs. rang
ing from some Of the deep pathos to
others of dainty humor. were such a. r.,
sweep the listeners with enthusiasm
Her piano work was wonderful ia the
briiliancy Oi its chmaxes and tie beauti.
frl softness aud celicacy of lis shadiug
The memory Of IL will. Il il hoped. be an
inspiration and help t) all the music
students present Madame Angeloty
charmed the young members OF the
household and school bv her adaptahle
| UNIT RtiN ~ ~ ihNllftit interest Aul
her movements were followed by an ad-
miring train.
Ii il the purpos' Of the school 10 secure
Mr. and Mrs Angeloty for at least one
concert IN the course oi the coming sas-
/ sion.
The members OF the community. a.
well a. oi the school. will be glad To wei
come them back
Both the artists were much pleased
with MAY experience in old historic
Spotsyivenia, aud went away express
ing wish To see Virginia again.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-30
SIOO KEWARn- sIn0.

The readers Of this paper viii lbe pleased
TO learn that there Is at least one dread
ed disease that science has been able 10
cure in all its stages, and that's Ca;arrh.
Halls Catarrh Cure II the only positive
cure now known TO the medical irater-
nity. Catarrh being constitutional
treatment. Halle CatarTh Cure Is taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system, there.
by destroying the foundation Of the dis.
ease, and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assist.
ing nature IN doing its work. The pro-
prietors have SO much faith IN it's cura-
tive powers that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that IL falls to cure.
Send for list Of testimonials.
Address r. J. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo,
o.
Sold by all druggists, 72c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-30

He is "A Thoroughbred Golden
Sorrel Stallion, weighing l.2OO
pounds and lG hands in height.
oi superb conformation, and the
sire of she stake horse Jimmie
Lane and other good race horses.
also the sire of many fine half
breds.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-30

Special coaches for colored people. We
20 rain or shine. Refreshments sold on
the train. Train stops at all regular
stations between Richmond and Guam
ticO and at Alexandria. This excursion
will be run under the management OF
J. NJ. THOMPSON 4 co.
The Old Reliable Excursion Managers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-30

Parties wishing toget all-around
serviceable horses will do well to
take advantage of this oPportu-
nifty.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-05-30
Grace

VIII make one season ia Fred
ericksburg and the surrounding
counties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-06
NOR RMON CHURCH IS
 FOR PROHIBITION

Salt Lake, Utah, April By the ut terances of it's leaders, the Mormon church was today enlisted in a can- paign for local option and ultimate prohibition President Joseph F. Smith, in opening the 18th semi-annuai conference, used these words:
 "There is movement through the land for local option and I hope that every latter day saint will cooperate with the movement in .order that we may curtail this monster, intemperance. We think and feel that the people should be permitted to say if they will have drunkenness, riot, murder and kindred crimes which too often come from the use of strong drink"
 Other church authorities spoke in the same vein.
 Idaho, Wyoming and other states in which the percentage of Mormon voters is large may also feel the effect of President Smiths pronouncement.
 The conference will last for three days. Fifteen thousand persons are in attendance and of these 5000 were pres ent in the tabernacle today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-06
HEADS ARE BEING
 CUT OFF IN HAITI

Port au Prince, April 5.--In conse- cuence of the, non-attendance of quorum of senators and representatives it is improbable that the Haytien con gress will convene on April 6, as the constitution requires. The assembling of the congress is likely to be deferred for some weeks.
 Arrests of suspected conspirators continue, though it is not possible tn say how many persons actually have been placed behind prison bars during the past few weeks. There are rumors current that the government is sub stituting decapitation for shooting. A headless body was found yesterday be- meath the ramparts of Fort National in the outskirts of the city.
 Additional refugees have sought safe ty in the French and German lega- tiODS.