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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-06-20
Circuit Court.

The June term of Circuit Court
for Cecil county convened in Elk
ton Monday morning with Chief
Judge James Alfred Pearce on the
bench. Considerable legal business
was transacted, but the contested
election cases were not taken up
for consideration because the Judge
desired that full bench should be
present when the cases came up for
final consideration. Judges Will
liam r. Martin and Edwin Fl.
Brown were unable to be present
Monday owing to other courts OF
this circuit being in session.
Wednesday, June 25, was fixed as
the day to take up the contested
election cases.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-06-20
MARRIED..
Boyd-Craig.

Miss Frances Cooling Craig and
George L. Boyd both of Perryville,
were married Thursday evening
10Th inst, in the Methodist Epis-
copal church of that town, by
Rev. w. E. Greenfield, pastor.
Miss Sarah E. Calvert, NJ ISIS Blanche
E. Craig, Miss Elizabeth Craig,
Miss Lillian M. Owens, of Perry
vile, and Miss Mabel Il. Cooling, of
Wilmington, were bridesmaids.
The groom was attended by his
brother, Walter P. Boyd.
Stanton.
At the little Welsh Tract Rap-
fist Church, a short distance south
of town the wedding of Miss Louise
Station, daughter of Mrs. M. G.
Station, of Newark, Del, and Prof.
Everett G. Johnson, of Baltimore,
was solemnized Tuesday evening.
The sun was low in the west, and
the little church, nesting at the
foot of Iron Hill, presented a scene
calm and peaceful. The aged
Elder Poulson, of Virginia, per-
formed the ceremony, assisted by
Elder j. Il. Eubanks, who is in
charge of the church. This is the
second wedding that has ever
taken place in this edifice. The
first wedding was over 50 years
ago. The parties were Calvin
Jones and Miss Phila Gourdy.
These have all been gathered in
the sheaf of the Reaper. One
gentleman who attended the we'd
ding is worshipper at this church.
He believes that he is the only one
left of that happy event more than
half a century ago. 1t is said
that in 1777 General Washington
made his headquarters ere.-The
Ledger, Newark.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-06-20
Pastor Installed

Rev. Wilson T. M. Beale, of
Philadelphia, recently received
into the New Castle Presbytery,
and who accepted a call to the
charge of Rock and Zion Presby-
terrain Churches, was installed on
Friday last. The services at the
Zion Church were held in the
morning, and those at Rock in the
afternoon. Rev. S. L. Irvine pre-
sided and propounded the constitu-
tional questions, Rev. John Neil
moyle, of Elkton, delivered the
charge to the pastor, and Rev.
David E. Shaw, of West Noting
ham Presbyterian Church, the
charge to the people.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-06-20
A New Office Filled.

The National Bank of Rising Sun
has offered the position of Assist
ant Cashier to Mr.. III. f. Richards,
now of the West End Trust Co.,
Philadelphia, to take effect July
list, 1902, and he has accepted.
Mr.. Richards many friends will
welcome his return to Cecil,
while the customers of the Bank
will be pleased to find him at its
counters where he so efficiently
discharged his duties few years
ago. He returns with increased
experience, the result of his en-
gagement in Philadelphia, and feels
gratified his reputation in the past
was such as to insure his recall,
while the officers of the West End
Trust Co., consented to his release
with some hesitation and assured
him they would have a berth for
him should he ever wish to go to
that city again.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-06-20
Won a $4,000 Prize.

Miss Francis Hopkins daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Hopkins, of
Port Deposit, recently answered
a rebus printed in the Brown Book,
a Boston publication, for which a
cash prize of $4,000 was offered
for correct solution, and has been
notified that her answer is correct.
The rebus is considered to be a
very difficult one and was publish
ed in both a New York and Phila
delphia Sunday paper without
eliciting correct answer. Miss
Hopkins has not yet received the
$4,000, but whether the Browns
promise is made good to her or not
she is entitled to the credit of hav-
ing correctly solved the difficult
puzzle.-Perryville Record.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-06-20
Trouble Over Hay Harvest.

Magistrate Gilpin was busily en-
gagged all of Tuesday afternoon
hearing controversy which arose
between John Russell, Fred Russell
and Thompson Reed over the right
to harvest a field Of hay near Bay
View, upon the estate Of the late
Joseph Reed. Thompson Reed
was assaulted by John Russell, and
warrant was sworn out for his
arrest. He was also charged with
trespassing. Fred Russell was also
arrested for the latter offense. The
two Russells claimed they had the
right to 60 upon the land, and had
a warrant sworn out for Thompson
Reed, charging him with trespass-
ing. The magistrate placed all the
men under bond for their appear
ance Tuesday. The trespass cases
were dismissed. John Russell was
fined $500 and costs for assaulting
Thompson Reed.-Appeal, Elkton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-06-20
r1uIeS Get a Rest.

Owing to the closing of the mines
by the strike in Pennsylvania,
the mules used in them are being
taken out and shipped to Coleraine,
Pa, for pasturage. A large pro-
portion of the animals had not seen
the light of day for many years
until they were brought out of the
coal mines few days ago.
The entire consignment to Cole,
raine consists of twenty-four hun
dred animals.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-06-20
Base Ball.

The Rising Sun base ball club
played its opening game at North
East on Saturday, and administered
a severe drubbing to the team of
that town. The battery work of
Hall and Keen was the feature of
the game, both of the boys being
steady as old stagers. In the field,
the Rising Sun clubs work was
excellent, five of their errors being
made on difficult chances. At the
bat, they were invincible, both of
North East's pitchers being hit
hard and often. The boys, who
have this year been promoted from
the second team, played equally
well with the veterans, and the
present club bids fair to be as sue,
cessful as has been its predeces-
sors. The score:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-06-20
Crushed Between Cars.

Car Inspector Thomas r. Wink
Ter, while inspecting number of
freight cars in the Philadelphia,
Wilmington and Baltimore railroad
freight yards at Perryville, Mon
day morning, found the dead body
of an unknown white man aged
about 40 years, hanging between
the cars standing on scale siding.
Letters were found on his person
addressed to John J. Lewis, 1916
South Front street, Camden, N. j.
Coroner Nelson, of Elkton, went to
Perryville and held an inquest, the
railroad company being exonerated
from all blame.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-06-20
Barn Burned.

The barn on Granville G. Bar
rett's farm, near McKinsey's mill,
was totally destroyed by fire about
1890 Sunday. A binder, mower,
horse rake, lot of smaller imple-
ments and straw were also consum-
ed. The barn. and contents were
insured in the Farmers & Mechan-
ics' company for $4OO, which but
partially covers the loss. The
origin of the fire, occurring as it
did at midday, is a mystery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-06-20
Miss Alethia Green.

Miss Alethia Green, who for
nearly thirty years lived with the
family of the late John Stump at
"Perry Point" near Perryville,
died on Wednesday, 18th inst, in
her 9th year. Her funeral was
held on Monday; interment at
Sharp's cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-06-20

uAlSo AbUOA uJOAAhNh 40 'AoAU
ing friends in Philada., this week.
Rock fish are plentiful in the
Susquehanna and the hook and
line season is on.
Rev. and Mrs. W. G. Rooms, of
New Castle, were the guests this
week of Thos. J. Wilson and
family.
Mrs. Hannah Mackinson, of
Cherry Hill, has been granted a
government pension of $S per
| month.
The Scott Fertilizer Company, of
Elkton, contemplates the erection
of a 60x6S fit. addition to their plant
in that town.
Invitations have been issued by
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Barry, of
Oxford, for the marriage of their
daughter, Sybilla, to DR.. Edgar
w. Powell, on Thursday, June 26,
at 2:30 o'clock p. m.
Megargee Brothers, of Philadel-
phia, who operate Spring Lawn
Paper Mill, on the Big Elk, near
Lewisville, areconsidering the ques-
ton of moving their plant to Mode
ma, at which place they also operate
a paper mill.
Frank Sheppard and family, of
Wilmington, have been visiting
Mrs. Sarah Sheppard and daughter
Miss Marion. Mr.. Sheppard has
rented a house from Cassius Childs,
near Rowlandville, where he and
his family will reside during the
summer.
An unsuccessful attempt was
made by some unknown person to
burn the saw mill of News Brothers,
on their farm about four miles east
of Elkton. The flames were dis
covered by the owners and extin-
guished after hard fight. The
damage VIII amount to about $500.
James Fl. Hotfecker, of Whining
ton, has presented to the Delaware
Historical Society chair owned by
Cunning Bedford, the Delaware
patriot, which was used by Wash
ington and Lafayette previous to
the battle of the Brandywine, when
they were the guests of Mr.. Bedford.
Prof. Uhler, president of the
Maryland Academy of Sciences, has
announced that another kind of
locust, known as the cicades Cass
inii, will surely follow the regular
seventeen year brood, and which is
due here about Julyl, The variety
is considerably smaller than the
seventeen year species.
The Times Publishing Co., of
Oxford, Pa, was chartered on the
18th inst, with capital of $50, 900.
The officers and directors of the
company are: 1T. G. Thomas, presi-
dent; G. E. Morrison, secretary
and treasurer; d. NJ. Taylor, VIM.
H. Hansen, A. Z. Townsend, Fl.
G. Thomas and G. E. Morrison,
directors.
Willis p. Brosius, of Chatham,
Pa, was killed instantly ON Satur.
day morning by the accidental dis
charge of his gun. The young man
had been watching for dog which
had been stealing milk set in the
spring to cool. Hearing a noise he
hurried out with his gun, stumbled
and fell, the weapon being dis
charged and load taking effect in
his head. The deceased was %
years old and a son of Mahlon G.
Brosius.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-06-20
George Wilson,

George Wilson died at his home
at Lewisville on Sunday night from
the effect Of a paralytic stroke.
The deceased was 81 years of age
and is survived by a widow and
two daughters. The funeral was
held Wednesday afternoon; inter
ment at st. Johns cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-06-20
frs. Linnie Stewart.

Mrs. Linnie Stewart di ID on
Saturday afternoon last after a
short illness of typhoid pneumonia,
aged "a years. She was the wife OF
William Stewart, toll collector at
the Conowingo Bridge, who, with
two small children, both boys, sur
vive her. Her funeral was held
Tuesday; interment at Darlington,
Hartford county, cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-06-20
Phillip Frank.

Phillip Frank died at his home
near Liberty Grove, on Wednesday,
18th inst, of consumption, aged
about 80 years. Mr.. Frank at one
time was resident of this place,
where he held position as clerk
with B. P. Nichols. The deceased
is survived by a widow. His
funeral was held on Friday after
noon; interment at West Noting
ham Presbyterian cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-06-20
John III. Price.

John II. Price died at his home
ON Knights Island, First district,
on Thursday, 10Th inst, of dropsy,
aged 81 years. The deceased is
survived by widow, two sons and
one daughter. His funeral was
held Sunday afternoon, with inter
ment in the Cecilton cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-06-20
Mrs. Anna M. Armstrong.

Mrs. Anna M. Armstrong, wife
of DIR. Geo. D. Armstrong of New
London, died at her home at that
place on Saturday afternoon, aged
80 years. She leaves her husband
and one daughter. The funeral
was held on Wednesday morning.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-06-20
DIED.
Charles Commerford.

Charles Commerford died at the
home of his father-in- law, Andrew
Ross, near Chesapeake City, on
Friday, 18th inst, aged 50 years.
His funeral was held on Tuesday,
with intermenU at Bethel cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-06-20
OF what does a bad taste in your mouth

remind you? 1t indicates that your
stomach is in bad condition and will re
mind You that there is nothing so good
for such a disorder as Chamberlain
Stomach & Liver Tablets after having
once used them. They cleanse and in
vigorate the stomach and regulate the
bowels. For sale at rs cents per box by
Eli 7. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-06-20
NORTH EAST.
RISING SUN.


Two-base hits-Brickley, 2; Reynolds, Keen,
Gatchell, g White, jess Biddle. 3-base hit
Bechtel2, Reynolds, Hall, ]. White. B. White.
Bases on balls-Snyder, Brickley =, Hall, Wells.
Struck out-Snyder, Riale. MeDOugal, Keen, j..
Davis.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-06-20
Important Notice.

The citizens of the Borough of Rising
Sun are hereby notified that the following
laws and ordinances are now in force and
effect in the Borough of Rising Sun, the
same having been passed by the Commis-
sioners of said Borough from time to time
as follows =
FIRsT.-An ordinance prohibiting the firing of
guns or pistols, squibs, firecrackers fireworks or
other explosives within the Borough limits at any
and all times. The violation of same punishable
by fine not less than Sl.00 nor more than IS 90.
with costs of prosecution, for each offence.
Provided however, that on the Fourth of July,
permission is given the citizens to indulge in the
use of torpedoes, tirecrackers and small hand
pieces, between the hours OF s a. m. and 10 D. m
providing due care is taken to protect property
from fire and to avoid soaring horses that are
passing through the town or standing hitched
therein and the annoyance of any one that may
be sick Large explosives and heavy bombs must
be taken outside of the Borough limits when
exploded.
SEcoND.-An ordinance providing that any dog
found upon the streets of the said Borough with
out an owner accompanying him shall be deemed
a nuisance, impounded by the town Bailitf and be
killed if not claimed inside of three days. Costs
OF tmpounding to be paid by the owner. Any
dog that the Bailih cannot impound without dan
ger shall be shot. All owners of dogs must keep
the same quiet at night so they will not annoy the
citizens, otherwise they will be declareda nuisance
and shall be lmpounded.
The Commissioners rely upon the honor
Of the citizens of the Borough to comply
with the above ordinances and appeal to
all to assist them in the observance aud
prosecution of the law. All good citizens
will respect the preservation of law and
order and those who do not are not good
citizens.
BY order of the
COMMISSIONERS OF THE BOROUGH OF
RISING SUN. 1t
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-06-20
NegIigee Shirts

The "LIoN BRAND"-Pleated
bosoms and plain bosoms; splendid
styles and the best fitting goods on
the markets. 90 each.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-06-20
Light Weight Suits

Serge and Flannels you can't go
amiss on either. Look them over.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-06-20
WORTHINGTON'S.
RISING Sun, MD.
Mems Wear
Linen Trousers
Serge Goats

Good skeleton lined thin coats of
all wool navy blue serge, at $500
each. All styles.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-23

FIRE: FIRE! FIRE!
Hand fire extlngushers; Automatic fire escapes
HAYWARD Co.. s57 Canal St-Advt
New-York tribune., 1902-02-23
SEVENTEEN DIED IN BIG HOTEL FIRE.
Manager Charges That Thieves Started the Blaze
R0bberies Acknowledgements About Warning

hy h guests
escaping from heir Snd yd them WreS to Eospu1 n the city
h
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adequate ppi fires Some h eperevh 10 e2red the
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OF If il m t teniy " famem eutIa erd
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room arrest %N NJ d 10 ~
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1c cba ynld a f htt re 1.-The fire inN eeanrh
New-York tribune., 1902-02-23

or other appliances by which people could let
themselves down from windows into the court
one guest yesterday morning tried to let himself
down by rope of sheets and blankets from the
| top story. The improvised rope broke and he
was dashed to death.
Adequate appliances for extinguishing flames
We're wanting in the hotel With the exception
Of few hand fire evtiueuishers. which ap-
parently were not oven used. there were no
means of fighting fire within the building. There
were no atandpipes to which fire engines could
be connected and no hose in the building chief
Croker of the Fire Department declared YES
terjay that the failure to provide means Of
fighting flames within the hotel was one reason
for the loss of life
on the other hand. he dremen were blamed
for not directing their efforts sooner to pre-
vent damage To the hotel For more than an
hour after it was that the armory build
ing was doomed and could not he saved there
was a rain of frebrands on the roof of the
hotel The strong wind from the northeast car
ried enormous shower of burning brands
directly against the northeast corner of the
hotel ana las roof Some of the brands
may have fallen down through the eIevat IT
shaft. Shortly before a. m. when the fire in
the hotel began to cause alarm. there were
flames in the elevator shaft extending from
the basement to the roof At the same time
the flames were spreading in the upper stories
on the Fourth-av". and Thirty -third-st sides
MAY HAVE BEEN STARTED BY THIEVES
A report that the fire in the hotel was started
by thieves gained some credence yesterday be-
cause Of the fact that the flames were seen so
early in the basement and elevator shaft 1t was
said that thieves might have entered the hotel
during the excitement created by the armory
fire, and might have started blaze in the base
ment to increase the excitement and get op-
portunities to loot rooms in the building As
siStant District Attorney Sanford who was max
ing an investigation in the hotel yesterday
noticed something that looked suspicious. Near
the bottom of the elevator shaft, and not far
from door leading to the interior court. was
a barrel which had contained naphtha Near by
We're some cans that had held varnish. Some CT
the guests in the hotel said they heard an ex-
plosion appareltly in the basement. lust be-
fore the flames shot up the elevator shaft
r A Reed. the manager of the hotel declared
that the fire might have been started by thieves.
The police found several suspicious looking per-
sons about the hotel early in the morning. he
said. Police Inspector Harley and other police
officials said positively later in the day that
there nothing to support the theory of in
cendiarism At the same time detectives were
New-York tribune., 1902-02-23

TO THE SOUTHWEST VIA ATLANTA Ann
MONTGOMERY.
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train q. known as "Seaboard Fast Mail leaving
W. Esd Street Ferry, n. r I2:lO A Nj Slsepsr
opH" 10 F. NJ Office. LIS Br9adway.-Advt
New-York tribune., 1902-02-23
Continued on fourth pnee.
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and dining cars. Pullman drawing and state room
car New York 10 Aiken and Augusta this train
n Y. Offices. 21 and l.ls5 BIoadway.-AdYt
New-York tribune., 1902-02-23

PINEHURST. ASHEVILLE AND HOT SPRINGS.
SUMMEEFILLE AND AUGUSTA
The great health resorts of America. Reached by
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81 and LlS5 BroadWay.-Advt.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-23

making an examination in the basement near
the bottom of the elevator shaft. They said
that the bung of the naphtha barrel had been
cut with an axe, which lay near it, and
some of the chips found not far away. in
dicating that the chopping had been done within
a few hours. An officer was guarding the barrel
and collecting the pieces of the bung and other
chips and there a smell of naphtha about
the place. The wall of the hotel on the line OF
the elevator shaft was black with smoke. indi-
eating that the fire had run up the shaft
Mr. Sanford early in the afternoon -erved
notices upon Mr.. Reed and other persons In the
hotel to appear at the District Attorneys office
tomorrow. 1t was evident that District At
torney Jerome intended to have a searching In
vestigation into the cause of the fire in the hotel
REPORTS OF THEFTs.
In support Of the theory that thieves had
helped TO spread the flames in the hotel We're
various reports that rooms of guests had been
looted during the excitement attending the fire.
The police made efforts to discourage the spread
ing of such reports. but some OF the guests
said that when they returned to their rooms
after the excitement had subsidized they found
that their rooms had been invaded and that
some Of their property had been taken away.
An arrest of man on suspicion in the hotel
when the fire in progress helped to sub
stantiate the reports of Iooting Policeman
Seaton of the West Thirtieth-st. station. saw
man carrying an overcOat and fur boa out OF
a room on the fifth floor. The man said he
a watchman, but when he was taken by the
policeman the hotel desk he was not recog-
nized there. Then the man was taken a pris-
to the police station. He gave his name
Burt May and said he lived at No. SIS West
Sixty-fourth-st. At the jefferson Market police
court he was held in $500 bail for examination.
Late in the afternoon Mr.. Reed the manager.
said that many rooms of guests in the hotel
had been looted by thieves during the fire.
Money and jewelry were stolen from the rooms
and in some cases travelling bags had been
cut open and the contents tossed about in the
search for valuabes Mr.. Reed said he felt
that the fire in the hotel started in the
elevator shaft and was the work of incendiaries
Police officials and Fire Commissioner Stur-
gis said they thought the fire spread from the
armory TO the hotel. The entire hotel building
was hot from the fire in the armory. and a
great shower of burning embers was being car
ried over and against the hotel Portions OF the
New-York tribune., 1902-02-23
KRONPRlNZ WILHELM SPOKEN
SIGHTED OFF NANTUCKET AT OCLOCK-WILL REACH
DOCK ABOUT NOON
Wilhelm board sighted
o'clock this morning off Nantucket Lghthp
at aboutt0 oclo this
THE PROGRAMME FOR TO-DAY

n will omcaIp
Grants h ti u WIFI givenf him
lie by special TRAIN.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-23
TILE NEW VINTAGE

fsnif more delicate ard breedy than the 1893 and
EEf,.~ 70 the 1883. f. represented by q. H. Mumms
srrTs. Dry noW coming TO market, and immense
.his Ssfsntss the maintenance OF quality. or
oksyfs' ssho lIsS53 imported IN 1901,
~ WV cases more than any other.-Adyt.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-23

on Wednesday morning, Feb. 26 at the Metro
poltan Opera House, after removing the decora-
tions used the night previous Mr. ThOrey will give
them without reserve to those desiring or
Advt.