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The Conservative, 1902-04-17
JEFFERSON AS A TARGET FOR AT.
TACK.

The private life Of Thomas Jeffer-
son has been a subject Of bitter con-
troversy beween his admirers and his
critics. No man was ever subjected
to such a hurricane of slander and
abuse and none ever paid so little
attention to it. Only twice, it is
claimed, did Mr.. Jefferson ever take
the trouble to contradict or even
notice an attack upon his reputation.
Once when Connecticut clergyman
accused him Of squandering in dissi-
patton the funds Of a widow and her
children, left to him in trust, he ex-
planned that such thing could not
possibly be true as he had never had
any such funds entrusted to his care.
Again, when mulatto named Hen
ings, at Columbus, Ohio, claimed to
be his son he showed by his diary
that such thing was impossible.
William E. Curtis has been engaged
for several years in running down
these and other stories Of .Tefferson's s
immortality, and in "The True
Thomas Jefferson has collected
much interesting information con-
cerning his private life and habits
that has never been published.
The Conservative, 1902-04-17
THE DAWNING LIGHT.

Keep working on for what is right,
And God will shed around his light,
AS daylight follows after night;
Then all, at last, the dawn shall
see,
And know the will of God shall be
To make our souls sincere and free.
While only truth and love shall stay,
To usher in life's glorious day
And teach mankind the heavenly
way,
To find Gods kingdom bright and
fair,
Where souls are free from mortal
care
And find sweet peace, beyond COM
pare.
MARTHA SHEPARD LlPPINCoTT
Moorestown, NJ.
The Conservative, 1902-04-17
ANOTHER RICHMOND.

Today (April 81 is the thirty
enth anniversary of the evacuation of
Richmond-the most disastrous day
in the history of the city, associated
as it is with surrender after four
years Of war, the burning Of hundreds
of business houses and the collapse of
the Confederacy.
For years each recurring anniver-
sary of evacuation day" was day
Of gloom in Richmond. Bitter were
the recollections of our people, and
their feelings were intensified by the
parading and jollifying which the
negroes were then accustomed to IN
dulge in. But new generation has
arisen and we live in happier times,
and most people have their faces
turned to the future rather than to
the past Richmond Dispatch.
The Conservative, 1902-04-17
ABOUT FICTION.

The libraries in many small towns
are troubled because they can't sup
ply their patrons all the novels to
read that they could consume. But
there is another kind of library that
has trouble with novels in different
line. The large libraries Of the
world, which claim to get and pre-
The Conservative, 1902-04-17
ABOUT BIRDS.

The dear women think they are
now entitled to come back at the men
on the bird question, because large
number of pigeons were killed at a
shooting competition in Kansas City
last week. They think the men
can't say anything about the dead
birds on their hats after that.
There is much reason in this. the
writer does not think very highly
Of the practice of shooting birds for
sport cannot in fact enter at all into
the spirit of those who cannot see
any pretty wild creature loose in the
woods without wanting to destroy it,
We even go further, and disapprove
of the picking of every wild flower
that dares show it's head in the
spring. Many kinds Of wild flowers,
once common. have been exterminat-
ed in the east by this vicious
habit
but shooting pigeons for a score
and killing songbirds for headgear
are different in one practical respect.
The pigeons are raised by men for
that special purpose, and the wild
birds are produced by nature for
very different purpose. Shoot ten
thousand pigeons, and the breeders
will manufacture ten thousand more
on short notice. Kill thrush or
cardinal and the world is the poorer.
and the breed that much nearer
extinction. AS far as the future is
concerned, the shooting of pigeons
at matches is no worse than the kill
ing of pigs at packing houses. That
is what they are in the world for.
The Conservative, 1902-04-17
STOPS THE COUGH AND WORKS OFF

Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets cure
cold in one day. No Cure, no Pay.
Price 25 cents.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-03-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Timanus J. Wilson
and daughter, of North Tonawanda
N. Y, are visiting their parents in
and near Rising Sun.
H. J. Sheppard is lying in a
very precarious condition at his
home on Cherry street, his ailment
seeming to be general weakness in
cident to age.
The engagement of Miss Ethel
Emerson, of Perryman, and How
ard Grove, has been announced.
! The young lady is a recent gradu-
ate of Tome Institute.
Mrs. Adelaide Mann and Lind
sey Bristow were married at
the home of the bride, in Chesa-
peake City, on Wednesday after
noon, Feb. 26, by Rey. L. E. Poole.
Cards have been issued for the
marriage of Miss Anna Pyle,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Pyle, to Willard Stephenson, of
Bohemia Manor, on Wednesday,
March II, at the BRIDES home.
Miss Eva A. Boyd, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Boyd, and
Frank Walker, of Havre de Grace,
were married at the home of the
BRIDES parents in Perryville, on
Feb. 26, by Rev. w. E. Greenfield.
Miss Mary Adams and Clarence
T. Nonemaker, of Gorsuch's Mills,
Md, were married at the residence
of the BRIDES parents, in Port
Deposit, on Wednesday evening,
Feb 26, by Rev. A. S. Mowbray.
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin T. Mack
lie have issued cards for the mar
riage of their daughter, Dora
Elizabeth, to Reuben Reynolds,
Wednesday, March ~, at 2 O'Clock,
"High Lawn" Fair Hill, Cecil
county.
Miss Elizabeth Miller, of Cherry
Hill, who on January IL last sail
ed from New York for Rangoon,
India, for the purpose of becoming
the bride of James Moore,
former Cecil countian, has arrived
at her destination.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-03-07
Recommend POstponement of Re.
assessment,

At a meeting of the County
Commissioner of the various coun-
ties of the State, held at Annapolis
last week, for the consideration of
reassessment and kindred subjects,
it was decided to present the fol.
lowing statement of their views
to the legislature, the opinion
being that the annual reassess
ment was a useless expense:
"At meeting of the County Com
missioners of the several counties
of the State, held at Annapolis, it
was the majority opinion that the
reassessment of personal property
in the state should be postponed
until 1906, and the law taxing
mortgages should be repealed, and
that section 397 of the Acts of
1892, should be repealed because
of the expense it entails upon the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-03-07
Johu T. Wilson.

John T. Wilson, proprietor OF
the Howard House, died in Elkton
Sunday afternoon, after a short
illness, aged 81 years. He was a
son of William Wilson and was
born near Middletown, Delaware.
His father was the largest land
owner in Cecil county and at the
time of his death owned 5000 acres
of the best farming landin the First
district of Cecil county, in addition
to his holdings in Delaware. Mr..
Wilson attended New London
Academy and Delaware College.
Later he graduated from the Min
nesota University. He took an
active part in democratic politics
and was elected to the Delaware
Legislature from the Middletown
district, New Castle county. He
moved to Elkton about 10 years
ago and secured the management
of the Howard House. He married
Miss Laura Lindsey, of Chesapeake
City, daughter of the late Will
liam Lindsey, who survives him.
The funeral was held Wednesday
with services at the hotel.
Interment was made Thursday at
Bethel cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-03-07
"China-The Forbidden Land"

The concluding entertainment of
the course given in Rising Sun hall
this winter is billed for Saturday
evening, March Is. 1t is an exceed
ingly interesting lecture or nara
tive by DR.. II. Darwin McIlrath,
entitled. "China-the Forbidden
Land" illustrated by life-like NOV
ing views from the cinemetograph.
These views were taken by DR..
McIlrath while on a bicycle tour of
China which lasted three years and
eight months.
DR.. McIlrath as an observer,
surgeon and scientist has lived
among all classes of the Chinese,
invading the palace of the rulers
as we'll as the novels of the millions,
and, present during the incubation
of the terrible antiforeign riots and
the contamination of the diabolical
plots which resulted, is able with
tongue and with products of the
camera to demonstrate to audiences
in thrilling manner the horrors of
the past five years.
The horrors of massacre, the
visit of United States officials to
the scene, the capture of the of
Tenders, the trial room, Chinese
officials, transportation of prison
ers, the arrival at the execution
ground, the execution and the
official exhibition of the malfactors
heads are shown. The ludicrous
side of Oriental life is not forgot
ten and anecdote of humorous
situations, and keen appreciation
of repartee and wit are not lacking.
DR.. McIlrath's opportunities have
qualified him to speak in an au-
thoritative manner on a question
of present national interest, the
Chinese Exclusion act, which is
occupying the attention of Congress.
Reserved seats, Soc; general ad,
25c; children under 12|
years, zoe. Tickets on sale at Eli
L. Reynolds drug store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-03-07
La Grippe Quickly Cured.

Gin the winter of 1898 and 1899 was
taken down with severe attack of what
is called La Grippe" says F. L. Hewett,
prominent druggist of Winfield, Ill.
THE only medicine l used was two bot
ties of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
1t broke up the cold and stopped the
coughing like magic, and have never
since been troubled with Grippe. !"
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy can
always be depended upon to break up
a severe cold and ward off any threatened
attack of pneumonia. It is pleasant to
take, too, which makes it the most de-
sireable and one of the most popular
preparations in use for these ailments.
For sale by Eli T. Reynolds. I
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-03-07
Contested Election Cases.

In the contested election cases
the examination of the Judges of
Election was completed on Thurs
day, of last week, with the excep-
ton of those from the Port Deposit
precinct OF the Seventh district,
who were unable to reach Elkton
on that day owing to the ice gorge.
The hearing was continued on
Wednesday morning, when the
Judges from the First precinct
of the Seventh district were present.
An adjournment was then made
until such time as certain witnesses
from the Ninth district can be
brought to Elkton. The evidence
will then be submitted to the court
for decision as to whether a recount
shall be made.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-03-07
Good Roads Meeting.

A call has been issued for a
meeting of the representative citi-
zens and taxpayers to meet in Elk
ton on March Is, at IL o'clock, to
talk over the question of improved
roads for Cecil county and to for
mulate bill to be introduced in
the Legislature, providing for a
new road law that will give the
county an improved system of per-
manent roads. Experts on road
making will be invited to be present
and citizens are urged to attend.
DR.. G. M. Ellis is at the head of
this worthy movement.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-03-07
Buggy Overturned In Elk Creek.

W. H. Armstrong and H. S.
Kendall, residing at Chestnut Hill,
met with a thrilling experience
while crossing Big Elk creek at
Ricketts, mill, one mile north of
Elkton on Wednesday. The stream
was swollen, and the horses were
swept off their feet while crossing
the creek and the occupants of the
wagon left struggling in the raging
waters. The men managed to cut
the horses from the vehicle, and
in order to save their own lives
they had to swim ashore. Mr..
Armstrong lost Sl2 from his peck
cts, and Mr.. Kendall lost his bug
gy, harness, lap robes and other
articles, they being swept away by
the raging waters.-Appeal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-03-07
Some Old Relics.

Elm X. Krauss is the possessor
of a number of old papers which
were among the effects of the late
Capt. Leonard Krauss. Among
them is the commission received
by Capt. Krauss from Gov. Edw.
Lloyd, appointing him "captain of
a company in the regiment number
thirty of the militia of this state
in Cecil county," and dated June
26, 1910. Another is letters
patent granted to one William
Purden for "hoisting machine. :"
The patent is on parchment, dated
March 10, 1906, and contains the
signatures of Thos. Jefferson,
President of the United States;
James Madison, Secretary of State;
and John Breckenridge, Atty. Gen.
U. S. A third paper is copy
of the last will and testament of
Anthony Lachler, whose daughter
Mary was Elm Krauss' great
grandmother. The will is as fol-
lows:
In the Name Of God AMEN.
4, Anthony Lachler, of the northern Liber-
ties of the City of Philadelphia, being sick and
weak in body, but of sound and disposing mind,
memory and understanding praised be the Lord
for the same, and not knowing how soon it may
please the Lord to call me out of this transitory
Life, have thought necessary to make my tesla
ment and last will in manner following that is to
say; First recommend my Soul into the Hand
of my blessed Redeemer Jesus Christ, and my
Body to the Earth, to be buried in decent and
christian like manner at the discretion of my
Executors herein after named.
Secondly touching my worldly estate & effects,
wherewith the Lord hath been pleased to bless
my Endeavours, dispose of in manner following,
that is to say: 1t is my will, that all nv lust
Debts, and funeral expenses he duly paid and sat
istied by my said Executors as soon after my de-
cease, as conveniently may be. Item it is my
will, that my dearly beloved wife Catherine shall
keep all the Household and Kitchen furniture
Inventory and appraisement being first made
thereby, and the Rent free possession of my real
estate during the tune, she remains my widow
she keeping my real Estate in good order and re.
pair, paying all Taxes, and educating my Children
without any Charge to them, or my Estate. But il
she should happen to intermarry again, then it is
my will, that she shall have one third part of the
personal Estate and one third part OF
the Income ofmy real estate for and during heI
Life. And Interest and residue of my Estate, real
and personal give devise and hequeath unto my
Dear Children to wit. My Sons George Lachler
Anthony Laohler and Joseph Lachler, and my
Daughters Mary the wife of Leonard Krauss of the
borough Of Lancaster Taylor Anna Lachler
Sarah Laohler and Catherine Lachler to be equal
ly divided between them share and share alike
when my youngest child shall arrive at Lawful
age, or marry, which ever shall first happen.
do nominate and appoint my deaI
Brother George Lacher, and my trusty and es
teemed friend Anthony Hockey Executors.
In Witness Whereof the Testator have hereunto
set my Hand and Seal the twenty ninth Day Of
July in the year of our Lord one thousand seven
hundred and ninety three.
his 49,
ANTHONY y LACHLER SEAL
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-03-07
kepler-Janney.

VIM. T. Kepler of Zion, and Miss
Mary P. Janney of Oxford, were
married at the Rising Sun M. Il.
Parsonage, Wednesday, March 5,
by Rev. H. A. G. Westerfeld.
The bridal couple elect came to
Rising Sun on the GAL a. M. train,
intending to be married and return
to Barnsley on the 9:57. A few
minutes delay of the sonthbound
train, however, upset their plans
and the newly welded hurried
back to the station just in time to
see the brakeman wave his Goa,
CALCULATIONS from the rear plat
form as the northbouud train went
through the cut and the first stages
of their honeymoon were spent in
the depot waiting for the Ala
p nj. train.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-03-07
Aims House Trustees.

Owing to the severe storm on
Saturday, 22d ult., the regular
meeting of the board was held on
February 9th.
All members were present.
Minutes of last meeting and Secre-
tary's monthly report were read
and approved.
Warrants were drawn on County
Treasurer to the amount of 1926. 16.
Overseer's and superintendent
reports We're read and approved.
Report one death, Thomas Spear
A. j. MEARNs, Secretary.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-03-07
Jessie Mccormick.

Jessie Mccormick died Wednes.
day morning, Feb. 26, at his home
in Oxford, after a lingering illness,
aged II years. Several years ago
he fell and broke his hip, and in
June, 1901, he fell and broke the
other one, from which he never
recovered.
Mr.. Mccormick was born in the
southern part of Chester county
and spent most of his life time
about Oxford. He is survived by
a widow, who was a Miss Carver,
and one son, Glen Mccormick.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-03-07
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, ! =.
TIIcAS COUNTY I 90


FRANK ]. CHENEY makes oath that he
is senior partner of the firm of F. ].
CHENEY & Co., doing business in the
City of Toledo, County and State afore-
said, and 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
CURE FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In
my presence, this 9th day of December,
A. D. 1886.
0l A. w. GLEASON,
~ Notary Public.
Halls Catarvh Cure is taken internally,
acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Send for testi-
monials, free.
+. ]. CHENEY s. Co., Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists, 7Sc.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-03-07
Surgeons Knife Not Needed,

Surgery is no longer necessary to cure
piles. De Wits Witch Hazel Salve
cures such cases at once, removing the
necessity for dangerous, painful, and ex-
pensive operations, For scalds, cuts,
burns, wounds, bruises, sores and skin
diseases it is unequalled. Beware of
counterfeits. Eli r. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-03-07
AlOnZO G. Brown.

Alonzo G. Brown died at his
home near Octoraro, on Saturday,
of asthma, aged Ga years. De-
ceased was a veteran of the civil
war. He is survived by a widow
and three daughters. The funeral
was held Wednesday; interment
at Brookview cemetery, Rising Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-03-07
Mrs. rlargaret Bennett.

Mrs. Margaret Bennett, widow
of Jacob Bennett, died Friday
morning at the home of her son,
e. w. Bennett, in Aberdeen, aged
"a years. She was buried in
Mount Carmel cemetery, in Balti-
more, on Monday. Besides her
son She leaves a daughter, Mrs.
Adam Bachold, of Calvary.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-03-07
Hiss Sophia PYLE.

Miss Sophia Pyle died March 6,
at the home of her brother, H. T.
Pyle, near Calvert, aged II years,
of paralysis. Her funeral will be
held at Brick Meeting House
March 10, at one o'clock.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-03-07
DIED..
Mrs. Ella May Angle.

Mrs. Ella May Angle died at
her home in Bay View on Friday
of consumption. Her funeral was
held on Monday with interment in
Bay View cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-03-07
Notice to Creditors.

This is to give notice that the subscriber. of
Cecil county, has obtained from the Orphans
personal estate of
LEE GARRISON LIGHTFOOT
late of said county, deceased. All persons having
claims against the said deceased are hereby warn
ed TO exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof
duly authenticated,
on or before the 10th day of August, 1902,
they may otherwise, by law, be excluded from all
benefit of said estate All indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate payment to the
subscriber Given under my hand this 10th day
of February, 1902.
REBECCA w. LIGHTFOOT.
Admx. of Lee Garrison Lightfoot decd.
l4ieb6t Test: r. Z. LAMAR, Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-03-07

Signed, sealed published and declared by the said
Testator as and for his Testament and last will
in the presence of us Eassur Mil, Peter Kraft,
Hilary Baker.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-03-07

Also at the same time and place Good milk
wagon, nearly new, made by Wilson, Pugh &
Wilson; top buggy in good condition, new Su-
perior wheat drill, milk cans, 100 bbls corn by
the barrel.
II. H. REYNOLDS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-03-07

You will never wish to take another
dose of pills if you once try Chamberlain
Stomach & Liver Tablets. They are
easier to take and more pleasant in effect.
They cleanse the stomach and regulate
the liver and bowels. For sale by Eli T
Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-03-07
A Southern Jamboree.

We have just received from the
publisher copy of this popular,
catchy piece of music. 1t is I'M.
usually good, and bids fair to be.
come great hit, being very bright
and lively in style. The regular
price is fifty cents, but by mention
ing this paper our readers will re-
ceive a copy for twenty cents,
together with a most complete cat
alogue of all the popular music Of
the day at very reasonable prices
by addressing the Union Mutual
Music Co., Box 1859, New York
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-03-07
CoRRECT-Attest:
/ 1 1 / t i. f f H4iskE, Directors.

State Of Maryland, County of Cecil, IS
l, Chas. S. Pyle, Cashier of the above-named
bank, do solemnly affirm that the above statement
is true to the best of my knowledge and belief
CHAs. S. PYLE, Cashier.
Subscribed and affirmed TO before me this 9th
day of March, 1902.
T. B. MOORE, Notary Public.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-03-07
HANG UP

or let us hang upon your walls the
prettiest and best paper. Costs no
more to beautify the walls than it
does to disfgure them. From the
great variety of
The colored American., 1902-09-13
DEATH OF MR.. H. c. BRUCE.

The community was shocked on
Sunday, August 31st, to hear of the
death Of Mr.. Henry G. Bruce, which
took place at his family residence.
1925 11th street northwest. The de
ceased had been i'll only two weeks,
and no serious results were appre-
hended. He was native of Virginia,
but of late held a legal residence in
Kansas. He was an elder brother of
the late Senator Blanche K. Bruce,
of Mississippi, and was a man of high
character and unusual ability
He was an author of note, having
produced a work called "The New
Man." which met with favorable COM
ment at the hands of the literary
critics. He was an enthusiastic ad-
VOcate of a great national Negro
daily, feeling the necessity of a de-
fender that could compete in editori-
al and news features, as well as mech
anical equipment, with the papers
that refused to state our cause justly.
At the time of his death he had
another book in preparation, which
he intended to be called THE COlOred
American" presenting the new Negro
in an original light before the cOun-
try. He was siXty-siX years of age,
and leaves a widow, who is herself
a prominent factor in the social liter
airy, and religious life of Washington.
The funeral services were held on
Wednesday afternoon, September 3,
at the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian
Church, of which Mr.. Bruce had been
member for a number of years.
Rev. F. J. Grimke delivered a touch
ing discourse, expatiating upon the
virtues and admirable qualities of the
deceased as a man and citizen, and
drawing a profitable lesson for the
young from his life of usefulness, OF
patient self-denial and devotion to
duty. The active pan bearers were,
Wilson Wood, George w. Wood, Chas.
H. Peters, Henry Grant, John Scott,
and w. S. Montgomery. The homer
ary pail bearers were DR.. F. j. Shadd,
DR.. G.. d. Williams, Warner Hurley,
Aaron Russell, o. A. Williams, w. ID.
William T. Sinclair, T. a.
Jackson and DR.. J. H. N. Waring.