The midland journal., March 14, 1902, Image 2

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publishod on Friday morning of each week at
Rising Sun, Cecil Co., Maryland
BY—
EWING BROS.
Independent in politics and all other
subjects.
*I.OO A YEAR. IN ADVANCE.
Friday, March 14, 1902
The Roads.
We go to press this week before we are
able to get a report from the meeting
at Elkton, called for the discussion of the
road question, and although the meeting
may not result in the development of a
plan whereby present conditions will be
remedied, yet is it a step in the right
direction if nothing further than an ex
change of views is had, as these views
will all tend to one unanimous conclusion,
that our roads were never in worse condi
tion than they have been the past few
weeks, and that there is a crying need for
breaking away from the present time
honored, haphazard method of tempo
rary patching and tinkering, and the
substitution of a system whereby we may
derive some lasting benefit. That the
time for action along this line is ripe is
apparent, as if no effort is made to arouse
the farmers and others while the high
ways are in the condition which shows
the merits (?) of the present slip-shod
methods in their true light, surely noth
ing can be said or done to move the
people to action if the effort is postponed
until the roads have dried up, in a degree,
when the need may not force itself so
strongly upon those who should be most
vitally interested.
Since the initiative has been taken let
matters be pushed to some practical end
which will give us at least one or two
roads in each District which can be trav
eled all the year round, in place of the
innumerable byways, which are turned
into rivers of mud regularly with the
coming of each winter and spring. Retter
one good, permanent road that will stand
travel in all seasons than the dozens of
dry weather ones which interlace each
other and are examples of the ineffic
ient system which prevails—at present
made so noticeably apparent.
The Baltimore Sun of the loth inst„
makes some timely observations on the
subject, under the caption of “A Wail
from the Counties of Maryland,'’ from
which we take the liberty of making the
following extracts :
“Nearly evety newspaper published in
the couuties of Maryland came to us last
week with a wail over the bad condition
of the roads. The winter just breaking
up has left all country roads except the
turnpikes in wretched condition.
“Now, whose fault is it that in a State
where material for good roads is so abun
dant as in Maryland the conditions com
plained of exist? Neither the press nor
the people can lay the blame wholly upon
the mismanagement of the public officers
they have chosen, bad as that misman
agement has been. The truth is, the sys
tem is bad. In fact, there is no system,
but a slip shod method in which there
lias been scarcely any improvement since
the county governments were formed.
Year after year the people have submitted
to road taxation, the funds from which
have been literally squandered by incom
petent and irresponsible agents under
party auspices of one kind or another,
leaving the roads just as bad after every
hard winter as they were before a dollar
was spent on them. But the blame is to
be shared equally by the people and the
incompetents they have chosen to devise
and direct our internal policy. Waste
fulness of resources, ignorance of the first
principles of construction, have undoubt
edly characterized the management of
the roads everywhere, and the country
people are literally today stalled in the
mud—sitting down on their immovable
vehicles and railing against their county
commissioners and road supervisors. But
when the snows melt and the surplus
waters run off, and the sun and winds dry
up the roads, and the road scrapers issue
forth from their winter quarters, and the
highways become easier again, all will be
forgotten, or, if not forgotten, overlooked.
“Up to this time the roads have been
everybody's business, and therefore they
are neglected, because what is every
body’s business is nobody’s affair. The
lesson of the roads today should appeal
to the intelligence of every community
and excite determination to get what is
needed to end the trouble. The Legisla
ture is in session. There is a proposition
before it which if adopted would supply
money from hitherto undeveloped re
sources to relieve the people from some
of the burden of local taxation and make
a basis for State control of roads. This
proposition is linked to the Oyster
Planting bill. But it is uot the only
way out of the difficulty. The State
Geologist and the admirable work of
the Geological Survey with its roadway
section would clear up the situation
quicklv enongh if the men who are sent
to the General Assembly at Anuapolis
could get themselves out of their political
ruts, ia which they seem stuck deeper
than the wagons of tbeffarmers on the
miserable roads that political misman
agement and corruption have entailed
upon this generation from precediug ages.
“There are movements all along the
line, however, from which inspiring rays
of hope glimmer. The farmers’ clubs in
many connties are insisting that roads
are an economic, not a political matter.
Cecil county’ is among the most recent of
the rural communities showing signs of a
disposition to take the bull of the roads
by the horns, and we trust they will do it
with all the power .at their command.
The matter should not La deferred either
by Cecil or any other county, for if there
is anything in Maryland the psople
should rise up in their might to revolu
tionize it is the road methods as they are
practiced by the local authorities for lack
of an intelligent and comprehensive
#ystew."
TEC-El IMriPXiAIiTP JOTTELLTAXj : T’R.XIDA.-S-, TVT a T?.nTT 14, 1902.
WASHINGTON LETTEK.
From our regular correspondent.
Washington, March 12th, 1902.
As I have previously stated in these
letters the United States is coming to be
regarded more and more, by foreign
nations, as a power in the diplomatic
world. The diplomatic receptions of the
Secretary of State, which occur every
Thursday, are more generally attended
than ever before and a few hours spent iu
the ante-room of the Secretary’s reception
room iu the State Department, will fur
uisli an opportunity of seeing practically
all of the ambassadors and ministers
accredited to Washington.
Another notable instance of the im
portauce which this country has attained
iu European eyes is the elevation of the
minister from Austria-Hungary to the
rank of an ambassador. This will, of
course, be followed by the elevation of the
United States minister to that country,
Mr. Robert S. McCormack, to a like rank.
The diplomatic and consular bill, which
has just passed and which carries total
appropriations of approximately $2,000,-
000, will make this change possible.
There is at least one persou in Washing
ton who does uot welcome the increased
importance from -the European stand
point of the United States, and that is
Miss Alice Roosevelt. Following the
christening of the “Mtteor” the Em
peror of Germany extended an invitation
to Miss Roosevelt to visit him on her
proposed trip to Europe at the time of
the coronation of King Edward. As it
would be impossible for Miss Roosevelt to
accept the invitation in the purely per
sonal capacity iu which she would have
attended the coronation ceremonies, and
as a refusal of the imperial hospitalities
might have occasioned offense, the young
lady has been compelled to abandon her
European trip entirely for the present.
Miss Roosevelt left Washington this
week for a visit to Cuba, where she will
be the guest of Gen. and Mrs. Leonard
Wood, the trip being something of a con
solation favor in view of the disappoint
ment which attended the foregoing of the
European visit.
* * *
* *
One of the events of the past week in
the Senate was the passage of the Legis
lative and Executive Appropriation bill,
which carries a total appropriation of
about $25,000,000. There has been little
attention paid to this bill by the news
papers for the reason that it contains pro
visions for many sinecures for the pro
tegees of both political parties, aud party
organs are unable to criticise its provis
ions without running amuck among the
pets of politicians. A mere line stating
that the bill has passed is all that will be
fouud iu the majority of the newspapers.
* * *
* *
The Senate is actively engaged in ois
cussing the measure popularly known as
the “ Ship-subsidy Bill.” If the bill be
comes a law it will increase the annual
expenses of the government by several
millions of dollars, but the republicans
claim that the advantages to be derived
more than offset any increase iu the gov
ernment outlay. The democrats on the
other hand, pronounce the measure an
extravagant and unnecessary form of leg
islation. It will be discussed until the
17th of the month and will be made the
occasion of much lurid oratory on both
sides of the Senate. Senator Hanna has
already broken his long period of silence
to give his views on the subject, and he
preseuted a most striking appearance as
he did so. Mr. Hauna finds speech
making a stupendous and heating under
taking and when he had concluded his
speech lie remarked, mopping his brow,
as he took his seat ; “There ! I think that
effort aloue earned me my salary for this
session.”
The House was occupied last week in
debating the question as to whether the
rural mail routes shall be carried by
salaried employees or by those persons
who submit tile lowest bids for the work
to be doue, and the matter catne to a vote
on Monday-.
There have been presented able argu
ments on both sides of the question, but
I believe that a majority in the Senate
favor the salary system. At least, all the
Western senators to whom I have talked
on the subject have so expressed
themselves.
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Cuban reciprocity continues to be a
source of trouble to the republicans. The
apprehension that any practical reduction
of the sugar and tobacco schedules in
Cuba’s favor will be made the occasion of
amendments by the Senate which will
precipitate a virtual tariff revision all
along the line, leads many of the repub
lican members, who do not consider the
time ripe for such a revision, to vigor
ously oppose the measure reported by the
Ways and Means Committee. The cau
cus of Thursday evening was the third
that has been held on the subject and the
members seem to be no nearer an agree
ment than they were at first, while the
President has made it clear that he will
not concede anything from his original
position as expressed in his message.
* * *
* *
The President has signed the bill mak
ing the Census Bureau a permanent part
of the governmental machinery, but, by
what appears to have been a predeter
mined arrangement between the White
House and the Conference Committee,
the President is authorized to exclude
from the classified service all those per
sons whose services will not he required ,
in the permanent organization. The dis- 1
covery of this fact has caused no little
indignation at the capitol for it means the 1
discharge between now aud July Ist of
some 1,200 clerks, all of whom are pro-;
tegees of members of Congress.
Pneumonia Oau Be Prevented-
This disease always results from a cold
or an attack of the grip and may be pre
vented by the timely use ot Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. This remedy was !
extensively used during the epidemics .of
la grippe of the past few years, and not a
single case has ever been reported that
did not recover or that resulted in pneu
monia, which slioifs it to be a certain pre
ventive of that dangerous disease. For
sale by Eli T. Rey nolds, g '
CURRENT NEWS.
Among the recently introduced
bills by Delegate Cosden, of Cecil
county, is one to provide for and
encourage the planters of forest or
timber trees in the State.
The official report of the com
mittee which has been investigating
the recent earthquake at Shamaka,
Russian Transcaucasia, shows that
126 villages, with a total of 9084
houses, were included in the area
of the disturbances, that 3496
houses were destroyed and 3943
damaged. Beside the dwellings
4163 farm buildings, 11 churches, 41
mosques, 11 factories and 3 school
houses were seriously damaged.
The most remarkable, series of
religious meetings held in Smyrna,
Del., for twenty-live years were
brought to a close on Sunday, after
having been continued since the
first of the year. There were 213
conversions during the meetings.
The last great revival in that town
was in 1876, when Rev. Enoch
Stubbs brought about nearly 350
conversions. Rev. Vaughu S.
Collins is at present pastor of the
M. E. church.
Ex-Gov. John B. Altgeld, of Illi
nois, died suddenly Wednesday
morning, at Joliet, from the effects
. of cerebral hemorrhage. He was
the principal speaker the night be
fore at a pro-Boer mass meeting in
that city, when stricken. He was
a native of Germany, and 55 years
old, his parents coming to this
country when he was an infant.
His revolutionary views on so
; c ; al and financial questions brought
him into prominence politically,
and in 1893 he was elected Gover
nor of Illinois.
London was stunned on Monday
by the news of the biggest disaster
to the British arms in South Africa
in two years—-the overwhelming
defeat of Lieut.-Gen. Baron Paul
Sanford Methuen in the Western
Transvaal, his capture, wounded in
the thigh, by the Boers; the cap
ture of at least 201 of his men and
4 cannon, besides 41 killed and 77
wounded. The Boers were under
command of Gen. Delarey. Meth
uen had been chasing Delarey, who
suddenly turned and crushed the
British. The Boers attacked on
the rear and both Hanks just before
dawn, on March 7. The British
rear guard broke and the 'mules of
the wagon train stampeded. The
whole British force of 1,200 troops
was put to flight. Those not killed,
wounded or captured were pursued
four miles by the Boers.
The United States Senate has
devoted most of its time this week
to the discussion of the Ship Sub
sidy bill. Among the measures
which have passed the Senate is
one providing for the redemption
of Hawaiian silver coins and the
substitution therefor of American
silver coins.
The Senate Committee on Inter
oceanic Ganals on Wednesday, by
a vote of 7 to 4, decided to report
the Hepburn bill for the construc
tion of an isthmian canal by the
Nicaragua route. The Immigration
Committee agreed to report favor
ably the Mitchell bill for Chinese
exclusion.
In the House the debate on the
Postoffice Appropriation continues.
Ou Monday the House passed the
bill to classify the rural free deliv
ery service and place the carriers
under the contract system, but in a
form that completely changed the
purpose for which it was framed.
All of the provisions relating to the
placing of carriers under the con
tract system were stricken out, and
the salary system uot only was con
tinued, hut the maximum salary of
carriers was increased from #SOO to
#6OO per annum.
Magic Color Picture.
With a Glass of Water and a Brush
a Child May Become an Artist.
A glass of water and a sponge or
brush act like a box of paints on
the wonderful “Watergraphs,”
which will appear iu next Sunday’s
Philadelphia Press. It’s theclever
est novelty of the year. The
pictures are printed apparently in
black ink. You touch ttiem with
water, and in a second they become
beautiful water color paintings.
No skill is needed. Children eau
do it as well as grown folks. These
“Watergraphs” are in addition to
the mysterious magic pictures,
which you rub over a blank space
With a coin and a picture appears.
The great puzzle man, Sam Loyd,
is now on The Sunday Press staff'
of entertainers. He has a page each
Sunday that will set you thinking
aud amuse you, too. Order next
Sunday’s Philadelphia Press of
your news-dealer iu advance.
Then you’ll be sure to get it.
State of Ohio, City of Toledo, )
Lucas County, /
Frank j. Cuknky makes 03th that he
is senior partner of the firm of F. J.
( Cheney & Co , doing business in the
| City of Toledo, County aud Siate afore
said, aud that said firm will pay the sum
of ONE HUNDRED dollars for each and
every case of CATARRH that cannot be
cured by the use of Hall’s Catarrh
j Cure Frank J. Chenev.
Sworn to before me and subscribed iu
jmy presence, til's fitll day of December
! A. D. ISS6
1 A. W. Gleason,
I t SEAL } ’
(, —1 Notary Public.
Hall’s Catarvh Cure is taken internally,
acts directly on the blood aud mucous
surfaces pf the system. Seud for testi
monials, free.
F. J. Cheney & Co , Toledo, O.
1 Sold by druggists, 75c.
1 Hull's Family Puls are the best.
|
The third change in the Cabinet
lof President Roosevelt occurred on
; Monday, when Secretary Long of
the Navy department tendered his
resignation, to take effect May Ist.
Representative Wra. Henry Moody,
of the Sixth Congressional District
of Massachusetts, has been chosen
as Mr. Long’s successor.
+
When you wake up with a bad taste in
your mouth you may know that you need
a dose of Chamberlain's Stomach & Liver
1! Tablets. They will cleanse your stomach,
j improve your appetite and make you feel
1 like a new man They are easy to take,
beiug sugar coated, and pleasant in ef
fect. For sale by Eli T. Reynolds.
1 V *We promptly obtoiiTu^^iyFordg^^
) Send model, sketch or photo of invention for r
, + free report on patentability. For fn e book, <
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: Cook Stoves / Ranges.
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, TTTHK Spring Sale is now on. Sample Room complete with a full line of COOK
I STOCKS and RANGES, comprising the New Emerald and Grand
Sunshine. In Ranges, the Othello , Mystic and Peerless. If you are not
familiar with the above Stoves we should think i, judging from the quantity we have
sold of them) that your neighbor could tell you of their merits. Still, you run no
risk in coming direct to us, as we guarantee them to be perfeH bakers and first class
in every particular.
Housefurnishing Goods.
In Wooden Ware, Iron, Tin, Agate, Fibre, Nickeled, and Galvanized Ware.
A larger assortment than usual. The LIGHTNING CORN SHELLERS are fast
gaining a reputation for first class work. Several have already been sold this spring
—and more to follow. A two-hole Sheller, with Shaker, for . . $13.00
We also sell the “Ohio” Hay and Fodder Cutter.
We have invested a large amount of cash in Spring goods, and are willing to
sell at a small advance over cost. We are out for business. A call will be appreciated.
&c KIRK,
RISING SUN, MD.
Distributors of Genuine Oliver Chilled Plows and Repairs.
Wall Papers.
I wish to announce that I have
taken the agency for the sale of
ALPEED PEATS CO.
Prize Wall Papers
and can show samples of over 000 patterns of these new
Prize Papers, at prices ranging from five to fifty cents per
roll—the best value ever ottered. These patterns are the
finest productions of American and foreign artists and are
handsome and of better value than can be purchased any
where else. If you wish paper for but one room or a whole
house, be sure and see these samples before you purchase.
A fresh lot of California and Oregon Prunes, sc, 10, 12c lb.
Evaporated Peaches and Apples, Canned Corn, Tomatoes,
Salmon, String Beans, Peas, Boston Baked Beaus,
English Bloaters, Florida Oranges, Lemons.
FLOUR BY THE SACK OR BARREL-
Respectfully,
t. -wilie-st,
COLORA, MD.
EISHTG- GXTUST
Restanrantand Green Grocery.
The Oyster Season %'JZ uZr' we “ ,wayß have a *•> sup .
Ice Cream at all seasons of the year, I Full line of Confectionery, Canned
in large or small quantities. | Goods, Tobacco and Cigars.
Thanking yon fur your patronage in the past, we solicit a continuance of the
same in the future.
TOWN HAI.L BUILDING. MORRISON & WHITE.
KXSI3STO- STTHSr
TT S usual, we are pleased to announce that we have on
ll hand an unlimited stock of Fresh Drugs, Chemicals,
Toilet Articles, Perfumery, Patent Medicines, etc.
We are also authorized dealers inGraphophones aud Colum
bia Records and Supplies. Get the genuine and beware of
imitations.
ELI T. REYNOLDS.
York Steam Laundry every two weeks. Gloss, medium and domestic finish.
® J. S. Chapman,
Practical Watchmaker and
Having had years ex perience in repairing of every description H
Watches, Clocks, Jewely, Spectacles, I
171 ol4Bß * Bl “ C3le 80**8. *e.
a lid' iU- l*atfn a Ty 1 'fdf s F ecialßt, ention given to Chronograph
Next door to Post Office, RISING SUN, MD.
A Good Thing.
German Syrup is the special prescription
of Dr. A. Boschee, a celebrated German
Physician, and is acknowlrdg.-d to he one
of the most fortunate discoveries in Med
icine. It quickly cures coughs, colds and
all lung troubles of the severest nature,
removing, as it does, the cause of the
affection and leaving the parts in a strong
and healthy condition. It is not an ex
perimental medicine, but has stood the
test of years, giving satisfaction in every
case, which its rapidly increasing sale
every seasou confirms. Two million bot
tles sold aunually. Boschee’s German 1
Syrup was introduced in the United States I
in 1868, and is now sold in every town
and vill. ge in the civilized world. Three
doses will relieve any ordinary cough.
Price 75c. at Dr. Kirk’s drug store. Get
Green’s Prize Almanac.
WASHINCTON.
Three day Personally-Conducted Tour via
Pennsylvania Railroad.
The next Pennsylvania Bail road Personally
conducted Tour to Washington loaves Tuesday.
March 5 I'afe, covering railroad transportation
h r the round trip, hotel accommodations, and
guides. Si 14 s)i’Oin New York, sl3 00 from Trenton,
and SII 5o from 'Philadelphia. These rates cover
accommodations for two days at the Arlington,
Normandie. Higgs, or Ebldtt Ilonsc. For accom
rn datums at Kegeii*. Metn politan. or National
Hotel, s‘.\so less special side trip to Mt. Vernon.
All tickets good lor ten days, with special
lioti 1 rates alter expiration of hotel coupons
For itinerari s and till information apply tc
ticket agents; Tourist Agent, 1190 Brad way
New York; 4 Court Street. Brooklyn; 7*9 Broad
Street, Newaik, N J ; or rddress Geo. W. Boyd.
{Assistant Gem ral Passenger Agent, Broad Street
Station, Philadelphia.
BUFFINGTONS’
Special efforts for spring of 1902 now being made in
Fine Grocery Department.
We aim to carry the best food productions at the low prices in
j keeping with our well known exclusive way of doing business.
WALL PAPER—The newest and choicest patterns to be
found, the number of pieces climbing up into the thous
ands. Why not secure the prettiest aud not be satisfied
with old, out-of-date designs?
WOOL AND WASH The line now about complete.
DRESS GOODS They represent too large a variety
to attempt a description. An ex
amination and comparison of our 18c, 25c, 40c, 50c, 75c
and 90c lines offer at once convincing evidence of their
superior merit. Wash fabrics greet you on every hand
as you stroll around. to 31c per yard. Imported
English as well as American novelties.
CLOTHING AND MEN’S We have been very busy get-
FURNISHING GOODS th^ ew Clothing, Hats,
Dress Shirts and Shoes into
position. We anticipate large sales on our $ 6, SS, $lO
and $12.50 Suits. They are from the largest house in
the city, in fact, from what is now recognized to be the
largest clothing house in the United States. Hence,
representing the leading features in modern tailoring'
we guarantee them to be the very best the American
markets produce for the money.
Furniture and Carpet Department
Now is the time for Carpets aud Furniture. The •
sales the past few days demonstrates that fact.
Notwithstanding the mud, the public are finding our
furniture store, having heard of those Bedroom Suits,
Parlor Suits and Sideboards that, are making such an
impression for quality aud price. Remember we are
sole agents for northern Cecil county. All kinds of
Furniture and Carpets await your coming. Prices the
very lowest, none go below us. Satisfaction guaranteed.
E. R. BUFFINGTON & SONS.
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The [Boy Liedl
(r 1— A boy once offered thisconundruin:
r “My father and mother have adaugh
. j ter, but she is no relation to me.”
\ course, the answer to this conuu
'' - drum is “The boy lied.”
\\ \ S\|H Some alleged carriage manufactnr
ers a d'ertise top buggies for *28.40
or some other equally ridiculous fig
k bJC ures—and claim they are as good as
those your home dealer will chaige
twice as much for. The answer tothis
riddle is the same as to the one the
Bear in mind this fact: Nobody
can build a buggy that is good for
anything for any such small sum—let alone selling it at that price at a
profit. They can sell you something that looks like a buggy—and looks
just as well in a picture as the best buggy that can be built—but it won’t
be worth the freight you will have to pay on it from Chicago, or wher
ever the alleged manufacturers may be located. If the vehicle was real
ly worth the money, we could buy them by the carload and the differ
ence between the freight we would pay and what you would pay on the
single buggy would be sufficient for our profit. But we know how little
value there is in such work, aud refuse to “dupe” our customers.
TO FILE AN OBJECTION
if the hardware bought turns out <Ca25 /O
poor is the privilege and duty of W Vjf r /J'
every customer. But there will not
be many “objections filed” if this
Hardware AO ygffjfUj
is purchased. It has no defects UUljUlFv I IwlV
unless a moderate price is cousid-
Here’s a few things made of iron Ammr
and steel and wood that cannot be
excelled by any found elsewhere. \s tf J v *
Harness of Every Description.
Atlas Paints, White Lead, Varnishes, Oils, Putty and Glass.
The 5 and 10 Cent Counters
contain many useful articles and things which will surprise you
for your money.
JOS. S. POGUE & SON,
RISING SUN, MD.
Have you used Dr. Hess’ Stock Food?
Dr. Kirk’s Drug Store.
Lewis R. Kirk, Graduate in Pharmacy, Manager.
Dear Patrons:
Be pleased to state we have a full supply of STAPLE GRO
CERIES—such as Canned Goods, Pickled Goods, Coffees, Teas, Spices—
Mackerel, in kits and loose—try our Extra Norway. Syrups iu cans
aud barrels, Molasses, Dried Fruits, Salt Meats, Bologna Sausage, •
Flour of different grades—and “Pilisbury Best”—we sell it. Buckets,
Brooms, Wooden and Willow Ware, &c.
To do business and stay in line we encourage cash.
Yours truly,
Cor. Queen & Cherry Sts., __ _
8-16-laol. Rising Sun, Md. IB- IP. NICHOLS,