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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-18

TO prevent an accumulation of work
at the close ofthe Legislative session and
to compel clearance ofthe calendar each
day. Mr.. Henderson has introduced an
order providing that the Speaker shall
not entertain motion to adjourn until
the business of the day has been entirely
disposed Of. There is no reason why the
House should not wind up its business
each day, without leaving anything over
until the next, and thus permitting an
amount of work to accumulate which
always swamps the Legislature at the
close ofthe session. The plan will give
ample opportunity for full dicussion of all
measures, both now and later, and will
prevent bills Of importance being either
slurred over or put through with rush.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-18

It is given tout from Washington that
there will be no increase in second class
postal rates at this lsession Of Congress.
The demand Of the public press that the
railway mail contracts be investigated,
has evidently had the effect of blocking
this threatened holdup of magazines and
periodicals by the Government at the in
stance Of the railroads and express COM
panies. 1t is well known fact that
these common carriers are profting to
the extent of millions of dollars anuu.
ally by graft in the mail carrying con-
tracts, which any investigation, not con
Quoted by Cannon embarrassing com
mittee, would disclose. The question is
how much longer are the people going to
submit to the highhanded methods Of
government conducted in the interest of
the big corporations.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-18
Beat Boy With Fence Rail But
Cruelty Charges Not
Sustained.

A refusal to sustain the charges OF
cruel and inhnman treatment of its
wards, made against the Ferris Industrial
School Wilmington, by former Congess-
man L. Irving Handy, is the substance Of
the report issued by the special committee
which probed the. matter in recent
series Of public hearings.
This finding-is made in the face OF
testimony asserting punisbments which
went to the stage Of barbarity. But the
committee. which consisted of Governor
Lea, T. Allen Hilles and Lindley c.
Kent, disposed Of this by declaring that
the testimony on both sides was biased
by personal interests and bad to be weigh
ed by this fact to determine its real value.
1t ADMITS that in one case the use of a
fence rail to beat runaway was not
justified, and sums up: I'VE do not find
the charges made by Mr.. Handy in his
letter to Mr.. Lea sufficiently sustained by
the evidence brought before u.s.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-18
The Descending Scale.


'@rhe first letter John ever wrote to
me-" said married woman to her
friend, was shortly after we had be-
come acquainted and before there was
really anything like an understanding
between us. This is the way he signed
it.:
Yours. my dear Miss weston. most
sincerely.
JOHN HAMILTON EASToN.
: There, you see, were ten words
enough for telegram-just to bring a
commonplace friendly letter to an end.
But after we became engaged his first
letter to me was signed in this way:
yours. my darling. affectionateIy,
JOHN.
'"That, you will observe, was a re-
duction of so per cent from his conclu-
sion as mere friend. The first letter
he ever wrote to me after we were
married was signed:
''Yours. JOHN"
She stopped for a moment and
sighed and then continued:
Eve have been married seventeen
years now. Yesterday received let
ter from him. Here is the way it was
signed:
"I..
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-18
The Maryland Legislature confines

The Maryland Legislature continues to
dragxits sessions along from day to
day without accomplishing anything,
despite the urging ofthe Governor. The
politicians are baking at the direct
primary bill, (which is. favored by the
voters at large, and looking for way to
Kill it without shouldering the response
bility; the general utilities bill seems 10
be sleeping in the hands of the COM
mittee, and other promised legislation is
making equally rapid strides toward
enactment.
The increased legislative representa-
ton for Baltimore city nowA holds the
centre of interest, and has started still
another squabble.
The platform pledged an increase in
the House for the city from the present
number of ID to So, but compromise
measure has been introduced to increase
the city representation to SO. This, OF
course, has aroused the ire of the city
delegation. which is stirring things up in
lively manner.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-18


# certain bills now before the State
Legislature, relating to the County Com
missioners Office and road affairs in Cecil,
are enacted, several radical changes
looking to the better conduct, especially
Of public road business, will be made
The bills provide for division of the
county into road districts, appointment
Of Road Engineer, reduction Of the
salary Of the Commissioners. and other
changes.
It is the purpose to divide the COUNTY
into three road districts. each to embrace
three of the present Election districts,
one member of the Board OF Commission
ers to be elected from each Road
District.
In order that our much neglected
public roads shall receive better attention
one of the bills introduced provides for
the appointment by the County Com
missioners of Road Engineer at salary
of 81, 500 per year, for a term of four
years. He must be civil engineer of al
least three years experience in engineer.
ing work and road construction, aud will
have entire charge of the public roads and
bridges, with power to appoint one road
supervisor in each election district, and
be required to make detailed statements
every month to the County Commission.
ers Of work done and money expended.
As the appointment of Road Engi
neer will relieve the Commissioners of a
large amount of work and responsibility
by taking the roads out of their hands, il
is the purpose to reduce their salary to
5000 per year. They receive 81 900 per
year at present.
The Board of County Commissioners al
present constitute ex-oficio the County
Board of Health, the President receiving
$2oo per annum and the other two mem
bers $Ioo each per annum, in addition to
their regular salary AS the Secretary
or Health Officer, really does all the work
is this department the Commissioners are
to be required 10 serve as Board OIL
Health without compensation.
The County Treasurer is to be required
to make deposits at least once week in
paid on deposits, the portion belonging
to the State to be placed to the credit Of
the State Comptroller
The changes provided for in the pend
ing bills would all appear to be such as tc
insure better conduct of the county
business. Especially does this seen
probable in the matter of public roads
IS It is notorious fact that their conducl
has for years been in the most uubusiness
like and negligent manner it is possible
to conceive, and it is 10 be hoped the
bills viii be passed by the Legislature.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-18
An Awful Peril.

"I never fit SO near my grave,u
writes Lewis Chamblin, of Man
chester, Ohio, r. r. No. 3, "as
when a frightfnl cough and lung
trouble pulled me down to 1l5
pounds in spite of many remedies
and the best doctors. And that
am alive to day is due solely to
DIR. Kings New Discovery. which
completely cured me. Now I
weigh 100 pounds and can work
hard. 1t also cured my four chill
drenl of group" Iniallible for
Coughs and Colds, it's the most
certain remedy for La Grippe,
Asthma, desperate lung trouble
and all bronchial affections, SOC.
and s1.00. A trial bottle free.
Guaranteed by Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-18
Farmers To Dredae Rlver.

Residents of Little Creek interested
several years past in having Little River
made tributary of Delaware bay, have
decided to haveth the river dug at their own
expense. having failed to get recon-.
mediation from the Government. Already
over $500 has been subscribed. the
amount desired being $1,000, which the
promoters believe they will be able to
raise before the work is completed.
With the digging of the river and the
cutting of several bends, the river can
be shortened by nearly two miles. With
this done. and line of steamers arrang.
ed from Little Greek TO Philadelphia,
lower Delaware could have daily COM
munication with Philadelphia
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-18
Congressional Politics In Southern
Maryland.


Never before has Congressional nomi-
nation been courted more assiduously
than the one for Southern Maryland for
Itheiyear 1910, according to the Baltimore
News. Only two years ago Democrats
turned their shoulders-at the very men.
ton of it.
All this has changed Democrats are
clamoring for the nomination. Congress-
man Mudd is sick in a hospital near
Philadelphia. He thinks he'will be cut
of it in good time to make the race for
another time. Other people don't think
he will make the race.
Consequently the Republicans are
counting the nomination just as assidu-
ously as are the Democrats. The reason
for it is this:
The Democrats believe that Southern
Maryland hasn't two Mudds. Sydney E.
Mudd had an antidote for the finest trick
the Democrats could play with the Wilson
law When the votes were counted he
was always there with the goods. They
will prove to you that Mudd was a
wonder When Mudd ran Southern
Maryland ii was generally Republican
Now it seems to be developing into a
Democratic stronghold. The Republican
representation from Southern Maryland
in the Legislature Of the State vanished
when Mudd took his hands from the
reins. Even Charles, his home county,
and his stronghold, where he could roll
up majority any time from 1900 to 1900,
elected Democrats to come to Annapolis.
Republicans admit that Mudd was a
genius In his way. Still they can't give
up the hope that another man just as
good can easily be found.
Charles H. Stanley, Robert W. Wells
and ]. Enos Ray, all of Prince Georges,
have desire for the Democratic nomi-
nation
Oliver S. Metzerott is looking over the
situation in regard to the Republican
Congressional nomination. Ex-Mayor
Timanus Of Laurel has already taken a
peep at the prospects. He is said To- be
pleased at the way things look Both
are Prince Georges men. Then there is
Tom Parran, who says frankly he
would like TO go to Congress.
Word has gone out that Collector Stone.
is favorable to Parran. Others can't see il
that way IfStone, they say, is favorable
to Parrau, what is Timanus doing in the
6ght2 1t is assumed that Stone is very
friendly to Timanns. Hence there is
disposition among Republicans to regard
the field as open; that the nomination
will go to-the man who has the most 10
offer TO Collector Stone in the way of
votes in the State Convention.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-18
President Helps Orphans.

= Hundreds of orphans have been
helped by the president of the In
dustrial and Orphans Home at
Macon, Ga, who writes: "We
have used Electric Bitters in this
Institution for nine years. 1t has
proved most excellent medicine
for stomach, Liver and Kidney
troubles. We regard it as one Of
the best family medicines on
EARTH" 1t invigorates all vital
organs, purifies the blood, aids
digestion creates appetite. To
strengthen and build up pale, thin,
weak children or rundown people
it has no equal. Best for famale
complaints. Only soc. at Eli T..
Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-18
AS One Grows Old

the bowels become less active and a gen
tie stimulant is necessary occasionally
to insure regularity which is essential If
good health is maintained. Rydale's
Liver Tablets are the best for old people
who suffer from constipation. They
gently stimulate and tone the Liver. In
testi9es and Bowels and establish a
healthy, regular habit We guarantee
Rydale's Liver Tablets to cure the most
stubborn case of chronic constipation.
Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-18

Or demerited very much as a boy at
school. Those who are not up to The
standard are politely repfimanded and
those consuls who spendtheir time play
ing bridge and poker aud in other less
venial designations are likely to hear from
the Department in Washington in way
to cause themlto quake, if not to pack
and come home.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-18
Marriage Licenses.

Joseph w. Daugherty. of Lewis
vile, Pa and Maggie B. Cullum,
of Elk Mills.
Rowland M. Campbell, of Wood.
lawn, and Harriet v. Miller, Of
Union.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-18
ORPHANS COURT

The Stated Meetings Of the Orphans
Court of Cecil county will be held on tb
second Tuesday ofevery month. Executors
Administrators and Guardians, wanting
heir accounts stated, will please bring ir
their vouchers few days before Court.
Test: THOS-B MILLER. Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-18

The Department of Commerce aud
Labor is the agency which determines
and reports upon the work that consul
has undertaken to do. These reports 60
TO the Department., where is kept a
vatiug Of the consuls work. Those that
are found deficient in activity are marked
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-18
WASHINGTON LETTER.

There has been lnll all the week in
the Balliuger investigation, but the in
vestigation will be resumed in few days
with vigor and matter of importance and
it is said. of sensational character will
be spread before the people. There is no
doubt but there was a deep laid plot to
secure mineral and coal lands of almost
inestimable value by the Guggenheims,
one Of whom, as it is we'll known, is in
the Senate. of the United States from
Colorado. That mere wealth without
education, learning, craftsmanship, repu-
tation or public service can secure a
place in the highest legislative body in
this hemisphere, has made many doubt
the efficacy or permanecy of popular
government, It iss perhaps not without
reason that some people are turning
toward socialism and others turning
back to monarchy in their disgnst and
desperation.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-18

There was conference at the White
House last week between the President OF
the United States and the boss of the
Senate, Mr.. Aldrich of Rhode Island and
it is expected that other conferences will
be held in the near future relative to the
possible consequences, political, industrial
and financial, depending upon anticipated
decisions Of the Supreme Court Of the
United States in the oil and tobacco
cases The tobacco case is now awaiting
decision in the hands of the Court. The
sandard Oil case has been advanced to
March 18th. The main subject discussed
between the President and Mr. Aldrich
to the perfecting of the amendments re-
ating to the Interstate Commerce Law.
Legislation in this particular is awaiting
the Supreme Court decisions in these
two Important cases The Presidents
speech at the Lincoln's birthday dinner
at the New York Republican Club, about
the several party pledges and how they
should be kept, makes it plain that he
has not changed his determination to in
vestigate the conduct of all trusts aud
that rumors of financial crises in Wall
Street will in no wise deter him.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-18

y
Information comes from the highest
place in the State Department that Secre-
tary Knox is not pleased with the merely
ornamental characteristics of large
number Of our diplomatic establishments
abroad. He wants those debonair young
fellows and old fellows to be doing some
thing useful or to have them come home
in order that he may appoint practical
and progressive men intheir places The
average diplomat scorns commercialism
aud industrialism and the suggestion that
he shall do something for the promotion
of American commerce and trade abroad
is NORWOOD to his sporty or aesthetic
disposition. Of course, our American
consuls are not diplomatists in the old
Matternich or Tallyrand sense. In fact,
no such diplomatists longer exist Steam
and electricity have put old styled
diplomacy out of business. There are
other means of communication nowadays
than by couriers on horseback But
ehStS aiC SGOtCS Va COuSuldT StatlOuS
throughout Europe, Asa, Africa aud
South America where the consuls have
quasi-diplomatic functions, although,
their usefulness is largely as commercial
agents. However. as man is social
animal, social functions and opportunities
at these consular posts have an effect to
seduce the ordinary young fellow sent
abroad to sybaritish habits They are
disposed to spend but few hours at Office
and to give the day and night to pleasure.
The United States is great corporation
with hundreds of thousand of servants,
in fact far greater number than it can
adequately watch and then every four
years or so new boss is elected aud al
most before he can become acquainted
with the shop, his term of service is up.
OF course it is very important that our
consuls shall keep our manufacturers
advised with reference to trade oppor-
tunities. Our foreign commerce has
greatly increased and we are selling a
tremendous amount of stuff abroad for a
less price than we sell to our own people
at home. Sewing machines, typewriters,
shoes aud even food stuffs imported from
America are sold in England, France and
Germany for less than they can be
bought in the United States.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-18
NOTICE TO ALL REAL ESTATE
MEN

My orchard tract in East Green
acres is OF the market. L. B. Cleaves
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-18
SAM CONE MAY LEAD
NEE PIERCE FORCES
RumOrs Say Government Special
Agent Has Resigned.

agent Has Resigned.
LEWISTON. Idaho, May Is. -
From persistent rumors In circula-
ton on the Neg Perez reservation
Sam Cone, special government ON
GER, who has had charge of the work
of suppressing bootleggers on the
reservation for two years, plans to
become political leader in Nez
Perez county.
Those in touch with the situation
are of the opinion that through the
influence he exerts over the Neg
Perez Indians, who are credited with
voting strength Of at least 500. he
is in an influential position.
II is asserted that Cone has re-
signed as government officer, eject
I've July 1, and that If 1t is accepted
he win remove to Lewiston and prac-
tice law,
Cone is conceded to have more In
fluence among the Indians than any
white man in north Idaho.
Further developments in connec-
ton with the rumor are expected
when Cone. now In attendance at the
federal court In Moscow, returns.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-18
AVONDALE EARN Is soLn.

NJ, d. Wright has purchased Avon
dale farm near Hayden Lake from
G. B. King. The farm consists OF
about 400 acres and while the price
paid is not given out. 1t is under.
stood to be In the nelghborhood of
$4,000. The place has been the
home Of @. B. King for many years
and he left 1t about three years ago
to locate in Arizona. He is now In
the city and the deal was finally
closed yesterday. The farm Is one
Of the finest and best known In Koot-
email county. Both the buyer and
the seller are pioneer residents OF
the county and wen known business
men.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-18
NoTICR no CoNTRACrnRs-

Sealed bids. marked "Bids for
School" viii be received by the und-
ersigned until May 2s. 1910, at 8 D.
M, and then opened, for the construc-
ton Of a High School Building at
Occur d'Alene. Idaho. according to
plans and specifications on fle IA
the once Of George Williams, archi-
tect. Occur d,Alene. Idaho, where
copies Of the same may be obtained
The board reserves the right to
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-18
enter COMETS
TAIL AT 5 O'CLOCK
Continued from Page one,
are doing the same. Do you think
1t will keep out the gas?"
Hysteria IL Prevalent.

Physicians say that there were
scores of calls today for their ser.
vices from women who were suffer
ing from hysteria following the read.
Ing of the possibilities of danger from
collision or from the dreaded gas.
my patients say that they are
nervous and are suffering from a
feeling of depression" said one doc
tor in the Columbus Memorial build
ing this afternoon. Then they add
that they have been reading about
the comet and l know that they are
terribly frightened"
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-18

Mrs. Katherine Cox and Mrs. EN-
ma Lee, who have been visiting their
sister, Mrs. Guy Greer on Second
street. will return to their home at
Missoula, Mont, tomorrow.
M. q. Kadish and George Gifin,
the Spirit Lake bootleggers, were ar
raigned before Probate Judge Egbers
this afternoon and waived examine
Ition. They were bound over to cir
cult court and released on $500 bail.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-18
reject any and all bids.

No bid will be considered unless
accompanied by certified check. pay
able to the treasurer of Independent
School District No. 1, Kootenai coun-
ty' Idaho, for at least one per cent
OF the amount of such bid.
+. D. VIM. Clerk.
Independent School District No. 1 /,
Kootenai County. Idaho.
Daily 1898 inclusive
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-18
ALUMNI DAY Ar Lewiston

Tuesday. June 4. will be Alum
Day at Lewiston State Normal.
of theformer graduates of the ~
NAL are planning to be present
banquet viii be held Tuesday evenh
Among the invited guests are GOV.
nor Brady. State Superintendent
Belle Chamberlain and justices
SHE. Stewart and Sullivan.