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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-12
To Enjoy

The fun confidence Of the Well-Informed
Of the World and the Concentration Of
the most eminent physicians it was essen
tial that the component parts Of Syrup
Of Figs and Elixir of SIENNA should be
known to and approved by them; there
fore, the California Fig Syrup Co. pub
fishes a full statement with every package.
The perfect purity and uniformity of pro-
duct. which they demand in laxative
remedy Of an ethical character, are assured
by the Company 8 original method of man
ufacture known to the Company only,
The figs Of California are used in the
production of Syrup of Figs and Elixir of
SIENNA to promote the pleasant taste, but
the medicinal principles are obtained from
plants known to act most benefcially
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only, and for sale
by all leading druggists.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-12

To restore normal action to liver, kid.
ileyS, stomach aud bowels, take Garfield
Tea. the mild herb laxative
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-12
SQrre.

Jackson-W What do you think the
Beef Trust is doing to the public?
Nickson- Making vegetarians of
them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-12

Piles Cured in 6 to IA Days.
Psso Ointment is guaranteed to cure any
case Of Itching, Blind, Bleeding OF Prot ruding
Piles In 6 to IL days or money refunded. 60c.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-12
Where to Get the Best Seeds.

I'm another column will be found the seed
advertising for the Nashville Seed Com.
l.any, Of Nashville, Tennessee, which
should be interestin { to farmers. Some OF
the finest seed stock peas cane seed, SOFA
beans and German millet to be found in the
United States are grown in Tennessee, and
the efforts of this enterprising firm should
receive the careful attention of all farmers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-12
What Did He Mean?

Excited Man Hurry, Doctor.
quick! MY mother-in-law is dying
and I'm sure you can help her.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-12

The richest known mines of man
ganese in the world are in the Rus
sian Caucasus.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-12

New York State spent $73,151,-
114.39 on education in 1908.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-12

Italy's concrete lighters have fail
ed because of their liability to crack
ing in rough service.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-12

A government commission is taxi
ing live stock census of Argentine
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-12

The American people Will not view
with equanimity the GENERALIZATION Of
slch vast power in one person. de-
clares the New York Evening Post.
They say, and say rightly, that 1t
weakens. and occasionally even de-
stroys. representative government. 1t
is not the voters; it is huge corpora
tions that more than once have de-
clared what the laws shall be and
who shall execute them.
This is why il. is inevitable that the
unbridled greed of Hartman and his
kind is sure to be made the excuse for
renewed agitation against corpora
lions. We have Just passed through
a panic, and from one end of the
country to the other tinanciers have
been imploring. Let us alone." Well.
II letting alone results in one mans
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-12

Circassians owe their beautiful
eyelashes to careful trimming in
childhood.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-12

There are said to be 10000 monks
and $4,000 nuns in Sicily.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-12

Turkey is to have a new national
bank, with capital of SIS, 1000, 600.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-12

About so per cent. OF England S
exported automobiles are closed cars.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-12
SAVED
FROM AN
OPERATION
ByL-ydia E. Pilllx ham S
Vegetable Com oiInd

Louisville. Ky" Lydia E. Pink
hams VegefabRe Compound has GER
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-12

Holland Is the best European Gus
toner of the United States in copper.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-12

One in every six persons is said to
be left handed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-12

New York City uses an average o.
100000 quarts of milk a day
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-12

Itch cured in 50 minutes by WooIford's
Sanitary Lotion. Never fails. At druggists.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-12

Red. Weak, Weary. Watery Eyes
Relieved by Murine Eye Remedy.
Compounded By Experienced physicians
Conforms to Pure Food and Drug Laws.
Murine Doesn't Smart; Soothes Eye Pain
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-12
ONE KIDNEY GONE.
But Cured After Doctors Said There
Was No Hope.

sylvanus o. verrill, Milford. Me-.
says: Five years ago a bad injury
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-12
COLT DaSTEMPER

In the last half century Japan hae
recorded more than 27,ee0 earth
quakes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-12

The electric locomotive h0lds tho
worlds record for speed-8 mile IN
81 seconds
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-12

New York state has 6S1 high
schools.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-12

TUBERCULOSIS CONQUERED. You can be cured
1NATURF>s' CREATION Is curing hundreds Why
not you Write for testimonials and pamphlet
Z. .. Ao2GAN. lst MAI" Bank ktg.. Columbus OHIO
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-12
ADVERTISEMENTS
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f1Rn9 g ~ NEW DISCOVERY
~ ~ vt - s.ses euisk RELIEF and cure.
orst easss Beck Of Testimonials and Days frraient
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-25
AGAINST THE BUCKET SHOPS
Texas Planters Witnesses ar Hearing
Of House Committee.
Declare Dealing in Futures Great
of Products Are Controlled.

A delegation Of Texas planters appeared
before the House Committee on AgTiCul-
ture yesterday and gave their approval
to the bills prohibiting gambling on cot
ton and grain futures.
The delegation was accompanied by
Representative Henry. OF Texas. and told
OF the various evils caused by bucket
shops" and other private wire commission
houses in the South. They said the price
Of cotton was often regulated by the price
OF futures. and contend the future price
was fixed according 10 purchases or sales
There are three bills prohibiting future
dealing pending in the House. One was
introduced by Representative Scott, Of
Kansas, chairman Of the Committee on
Agriculture: one by Representative Henry,
and the other by Representative Helm,
Of Alabama II Is highly probable one
Of these bills VIII be amended so as TO
include the features Of the other two bills
which the members OF the committee
favor.
The committee VIII resume its hearings
at 9 O'Clock this morning.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-25
HAVE NOVEL TARIFF SCHEME
Lumber Industries Tell Congressman
Low Schedule VIII Help Canada.
Agents Believe This VIII Have
Weight with Representatives
from western States.

A novel argument 70 compel the menl-
bers OF Congress from the Middle West TO
insist upon a protective, inscsad Of
reduced duty on lumber in the new tariff
bin. has been evolved by Representatives
OF the industry affected.
Il is pointed out IN the first place that
protection IS deserved against Canadian
lumber. Statistics have been prepared.
showing the extent Of the trade between
Pacific Coast States and those in the
Middlest West and Northwest.
Washington buys S1,5oooO0 worth OF
dairy products every year from Iowa.
81. 900 OC0 worth from Minnesota, and half
as much from North Dakota IN return
Minnesota. Iowa. and North Dakota pur-
chase heavily from Washington The
trade between the States in the West, L
rs claimed. IS enormous. as the above
figures indicate.
II TIE tariff on lumber IS reduced. II
IS argued. purchases OF lumber in the
West will be made almost exclusively in
Canada. The natural effect, Il is repre-
scented. win be 10 drive trade OF the
Pacific Northwest Up into Canada and
the Middle West viii thus lose a rich
market for their porducts-
This Is the line OF argument 70 be sub
mitted TO Middle Western members in
an effort to convince them that IL is %
the interest OF their States 70 oppose any
reduction IN the tariff rates on lumber
that may be recommended by the Gem
rnittee on WAYS and Means in the re-
vision bill 10 be reported to Congress n
March.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-25
SETTLEMENTSFORCED
Conferees Mean to Give Indians $500
for q Receipt of 81 ,0S0.
s3,OOO.OOO short In It's
Obligations Under Old Treaty and
Seeks Relief by Law.

A conference on the Indian appropTia-
ton bill yesterday inserted provision TO
equalize aTotmeuts to Creek citizens Up
TO $500 in lands or money ana TO compel
each Creek Indian 10 sign q receipt in
full for l.050 This was the amount the
Creeks claimed the government agreed
10 pay each Indian IN consideration OF
their giving up by treaty their tribal
estate to be divided and allotted IN sew
crafty. An attempt was made 30 add this
item 20 the Indian appropriation bill in
the Senate. but It was knocked out 90
a point OF order.
The provision as drawn requires that
before any action can be taken under It
Il must be ratified BY vote OF the Creek
National Council Even II Congress
adopts the conference report. Il IS like
ly. according TO Creek representatives.
who are now in Washington. that the
council viii refuse 10 ratify Il.
The Creeks are said 20 be much IN
censed az the government because OF
the alleged treatment they received In
the matter Of treaty obligations 10 the
loyal Creeks Under the terms OF
treaties the United States agreed 10 ap-
praise the lands OF the Greek nation and
give each Greek Indian an equal share IN
the tribal estate.
Any Indian receiving lands OF less value
than Sl.060 was 10 have the difference IN
cash. The government finds itself more
than 10000 short in It's obligations IN
der the contract, and the present pro-
posal for legislation by the Indian apprO-
priatlon bin IS intended 20 relieve the
government from this embarrassment and
save il from the necessity OF repud!ating
treaty obligations
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-25
PAVRS WAY FOR SUBSIDIES
Believed House Will Pass Bill for
Increasing Pay for Mails.
Committee On POst-Offices and Post
Roads May Make Favorable
Report To-day.

After long labor by leaders OF the
House the prospects are now bright for
the massage at this session OF q measure
that will pave the way for the enact
nnent later OF & law providing for the
payment Of subsidies with a view 70 up
building the American merchant marine
Recently the Senate passed the Calm
ger bin, which increases the payments
for the transportation Of mail from ports
in the United States 10 ports in South
America. Australasia. Japan. and the
Philippines. Il Is now assured that this
bill VIII go before the House with q Ia
vorable report from the Committee on
Post offices and Post Roads.
A meeting OF the committee was called
for yesterday Immediately following con
ference Of the Republican members OF
that body. az which IL was developed
that the Republicans had at last MIS-
tered a sufficient number Of votes 10
make a favorable report, regardless OF
the attitude OF the Democrats and the
Republican minority.
II was decided later that the meeting
should be held to-day, and no doubt Is
EXPRESSED that the Dill will be reported
IN accordance with the present pro-
gramme.
Al the last session the committee was
deadlocked on the mail subsidy PROPOSE
ton Two Republican members whose
attitude Of hostility made a report In
possible have decided 70 change their
votes. thus breaking the deadlock
The Democrats on the committee, six
in number. are united IN opposition 70
the bIL Little doubt is expressed that
the House viii pass the BILL which has
the cordial support OF President Roose-
welt. Senator-eIect Root. and practically
the entire Republican leadership in Con-
pTess
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-25
MERGER REPORT DUE MONDAY
Fight Expected When Presidential
Rebuke Reaches Senate.
Judiciary Committee Holds Special
Session. but Fails to Vote at
Senator CIark's Request

The Senate Committee on JUDICIARY al
q special meeting yesterday afternoon
considered the report Of the su5commit-
tee on the steel merger, and voted to
postpone consideration OF the matter
until Monday. A vote or the form Of
the report viii be taken before adjourn
ment OF the committee on that day
A minority report was submitted By
Senator's Clarence D. Clark, OF Wyoming,
and William P. Dillingham;, OF Vermont.
They had refused 20 concur IN the report
OF the subcommittee. which condemned
the merger as unlawful and charged that
the President and Attorney General had
exceeded their authority by giving their
approval 10 the absorption Of the Ten
nesSee Coal and Iron Company by the
United States steel Corporation in viola
ton Of the Sherman antitrust law.
The minority report took the ground
that Congress had no authority TO pass
upon acts by the executive department
relating 10 the enforcement Of the laws.
Il was manifest AZ the meeting that
there viii be q lively session Monday
The Presidents friends in the committee
are active in their efforts to postpone the
ESENfA Until dAA-A 4AEAt A-A-AASe-fasr "AANaA
Congress expires
Senators Aldrich and Knox were busy
on the floor. The committee IS composed
OF thirteen members, seven Republicans
and FIVE Democrats. The indications are
that the vote Monday on the adoption
OF the report Of the subcommittee viii
be either TO or : 20 s, according, in
favor Of adoption, 20 the action Of Sen
ator Clarke, Democrat, OF Arkansas.
It was reported around the Senate
chamber that Senator Clarke. Of Arkan-
sas. had promised Senators Knox and
AIdrich that he would vote against adopt
/ ing the report Of the subcommittee IN
the meeting OF the fun committee he
asked for further time in which TO ex-
anime the report. and IT was in Difference
/ 70 his wishes that consideration Of the
matter was sent over until Monday
Senators Foraker and Nelson are ex-
I pected to join Senator Kittredge and the
/ Democrats on the committee in the adop-
/ ton Of the subcommittee report.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-25
PANAMA TREATY IS RATIFIED
Senate Also Sanctions Pact with
Republic Of Colombia.
United states Agrees TO settle All
Differences with Two Republics
by Arbitrary Means.

The Senate yesterday afternoon ratified
the treaties between the United States
and the republics Of Panama and Co
lombia relating 10 the Panama Canal
The treaties were signed on January 9,
and reached the Senate January Il
The treaty with Panama amends in
certain respects and supplements the
treaty Of November Is 1858. The first
article changes the time in which the
United States IS 20 make the annual pay
ments 20 the republic OF Panama so that
they viii begin in four years instead OF
nine years. The United States consents
that Panama may assign and transfer
in advance 10 Colombia the first ten an
nual fnstallments Of $4,000 each, so that
they will fall due on February IS in the
years 1903 10 1917. both inclusive
The second article Of the treaty pro
vides that final elimination OF the cities
OF Panama and COlCn and hsrbors ad-
jacent thereto shall be made By agree
Tneat between the executive departments
Of the two governments.
II the same article is IS agreed that
Panama shall have the right upon one
years notice at any time within a period
Of Fifty years, 10 purchase and take
over from the United States so much Of
the water mains and distributing system
Of the water works for the supply OF
the city Of Panama as may lie outside Of
the Canal Zone In case Of failure OF
an agreement upon the cash payment for
the same by the Presidents Of the re-
speCtive republics. they may refer their
differences TO a tribunal Of arbitration.
The treaty with Colombia declares in
the first article for mutual and inviO-
liable peace and sincere friendship be-
tween the two republics. Arcicle two ex-
tends 70 Colombia the liberty to convey
through the ship canal and across the
isthmus OF Panama troops and ships Of
war. without payment OF duty 10 the
United States. even IN case OF an inter
national war between Colombia and an
other country
The use Of the Panama Railroad for the
same purpose is also extended TO Colon
bia and free transportation is proffereC
20 officers, agents and employees Of Colon
bia, the only exception being thar these
privileges shall not be enjoyed by Colon
bia in case that republic is at war with
Panama
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-25
THREATENS TEMPERANCE.
Congress Conferees Unable 20 Agree
on Interstate Liquor Shipment.

Congress Conferees Unable 20 Agree
on Interstate Liquor Shipment.
Legislation incorporated in the penal
code bill designed TO further the cause
Of temperance in The United States
threatens the failure Of that measure at
this session Of Congress
The bill is a general codifcation and
rearrangement Of the penal laws. Il has
passed both Houses, and Is now in coz
ference. The only provision in contro-
versy is that throwing restrictions around
the shipment Of intoxicating liquor IN
interstate commerce. This amendment
makes il unlawful for any employee or
officer Of a common carrier 10 deliver
shipments OF liquor 20 any person but
the consignee. or TO any fictitious person.
or TO any one using fictitious name.
It further prohibits common carriers
or their officers or employees from collect
ing any portion Of the purchase price OF
liquor. or taking part IN its purchase or
sale.
Brewers and distiilers are unslteraBly
opposed After a long vrangle the con-
ferees have found it impossible TO come
TO terms. and they have decided to re-
port a disagreement
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-25
SLATED FOR JUDGESHIP.
senator Fulton May BE District JUS
fice In Oregon.

Senator Charles W Fulton. OF Oregon.
IS 10 be appointed United States District
judge in Oregon, according 20 the gossip
in the Senatorial circle.
Mr. Fulton's term as Senator expires
March /
A bill was passed in the Senate this
week creating an additional judge for
Oregon. and II is understood Senator Full
ton is 10 60 upon the bench 10 Ill the
place thus created.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-25
REGULATES BAGGAGE.
BIZ Introdueed in House Provides
the Regular Free transportation

Bill Introduced in House Provides
the Regular Free transportation
4 bill was introduced in the House
yesterday by Representative Godfrey to
regulate the baggage and excess bag
gage carried by common carriers In the
District OF Columbia and the Territories
The measure provides that any railroad
operating in the District or Territories. or
between them and any OF the States. shall
carry free Of charge baggage amount
ing 20 $50 pounds for each adult passenger.
or 70 pounds for each minor passenger
holding first-elass ticket
The baggage may include the samples,
goods wares. appliances or catalogues Of
any commercial traveller. provided they
are used only as samples. and they must
be securely packed and locked in sub
stantial trunks or sample cases.
4 penalty ranging from SIS 70 500 is
provided for violation Of the act
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-25
G. WI. TO GET APPROPRIATION
Government Authorized to RecOE-
nfze Course in Agriculture.

Government Authorized 10 RecOE-
nize Course in Agriculture.
Senator Durham, from the Commit
tee on Agriculture and Forestry. yester-
day submitted q favorable report on the
Gallinger bill 70 allow the George Wash
ingtOn University to snare in the annual
appropriation given to those institu-
tons that instruct in agriculture and
the mechanic arts
The bin was amended by the commit
tee and now provides that the local in
stitution is entitled 70 public lands which
the government may donate for the bene-
At OF the courses in agriculture.
The cOmnittee enumeTates the educa-
tional institutions which receive the ap-
propriatiOns from the government and
recommends that the George Washington
University. which already offers instruc-
ton in nine Of the thirteen subjects en-
braced in the mechanic arts, be given
this privilege
Five hundred additional copies Of the
report were ordered printed
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-25
REGISTERED AT HOTELS.

ARLINGTON-F. L Sherman. Colorado Springs
Miss Rice New York; Mrs J. ". Stone. New
YORK: ". 7. Bates. New YORK; J, 7. Wilcox, New
YORK: Miss JeEft.. Boston.
RALEIGH. H. Diamond. Syraclse; Ms I.
11cIutyrc. Vermont; Mrs Miller. Vermont; Joseph
Z. Brady. Richmond; J. 3. Bawkins. New York
RIGGS-H. S Cannon. Montana: g. A Lancas-
Ter. Syracuse. J. Il Sisdeimsn. Delaware; J. 2.
Smith. r.. Baltimore; r. d. Williams. New YORK
l. Green and Mrs Z. Green. PHILADELPHIA
NORMANDIE-C. L Bclger and airs B0lger.
New York Mrs J. \. Patterson. Concord, \. H.
K. r. Hsger. Ashland. Ky; J. r. Heckie ard Mrs.
Hecsae. New York: DIT. and Mrs SvttGn, Orange
M
WILLARD 5 Don. PittshsrE; I. BicsarS,
Lyons FrsDcs. F. z French. Ohio, George II.
Hand. NyonsiaEs George O Stewart, NsE YoEk.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-25
YESTERDAY N CONGRESS.


The Senate convened 81 noon.
ConfeTencs reports sGhnitted On naval, post
ofsce and rivers and hsrbors appropriation Bills.
Consideration of agricultural blsl consumed most
Of the afternoon. and Is stin uncnmpieted-
Senator Hsyburo led extended debate On Fc--
est Service and attzcked conservation a natural
resources
Senator Durham reported fssc-sbly on Cal
Engcr bin allowing George Washington UniTer-
sifv an annual spp-op-ation 20 teach agriculture.
ne Senate adjourned a. SIS O'Clock.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-25
WOES OF LORD SHOLTO.
Must Tell Why He shot Man He
Found I'm His House.

Nelson, 3. c., Feb. 24.-The trial Of Lord
ShOltO Douglas for the shooting Of a man
at Creston, B. c, early in November. viii
son during the early part Of May. Lord
Sholto. on arriving at his home one even
ing, found g man there who refused to
leave. and he shot him. though not fatal
". Considerable mystery surrounds the
case. Douglas is a son Of the Marquis Of
Queensberry.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-25
lands AND SUCCESSOR.
Indiana Representative Acts As
Steering Committee.

Representative Lands. OF Indiana. one
Of the best known members OF Congress,
who was recently defeated for another
term constituted a self-appointed steering
committee yesterday TO put his Demo-
cratic successor, Martin A. Morrison. "on
to the ropes OF the House
Mr. lands forgot the recent political
contest out IN the Hoosier Slater. evil
dentally, and was showing Mr. Morrison
all the crooks and corners IN govern
mental affairs. He introduced him 10
both the Democratic and Republican lead
ers and then spent an hour acting as
interpreter for al the strange things done
on the floor.
Mr. Morrison says Charley Lands IS
al right, and even II he is a Republican,
he wishes he were going to be a member
OF the next House. as he would be GER
tain 20 get along well from the start
then
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-25
DENLY Favors Amendment
Va Get n Raise

Senator Du Pont Of Delaware. yester-
day offered a bin providing that the sal
airy Of the secretary Of the Admiral OF
the Navy he increased 10 $3.50 a year.
This authorizes an increase Of 3 per cent
in the amount now received by Lieut..
Leonard G. Hoffman.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-25

President Roosevelt yesterday trans
mitted 10 the Senate the reply OF the
Ottoman chamber OF deputies thanking
she United States for its congTatulatory
message TO Turkey upon the declaration
Ct constitutional government several
months as0