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The Washington times., 1903-10-11

of them receive to make the trip of as
high as Ave miles S65 days a year.
A large number of the lights are
placed in the gardens or front yards Of
dwellings on the banks of the river. and
the closest resident usually devotes the
few minutes required to fix the light FOR
the night, receiving $1.25 a week UP for
the small service.
Charts and navigating directions are
not of much use. as the rivers change
their courses and channels with danger
Gus frequency.
The lights and day marks are posted
on that side of the river on which he
channel runs. and are moved with the
course OF the current. Upward OF 1900
people are employed. some of them. of
course. at a modest stipend. to light the
way for the inland mariner. and keep
his course clear of dangerous obstacles.
The inland lighthouse districts have
their headquarters at Cincinnati, St
Louis and Memphis. and each is IN
charge of an inspector and a corps of
assistants. The Target district en-
braces the Ohio. Kanawha and Tennes-
see Rivers of .296 navigable miles, with
52s lights needing regular supplies OF
oil. wicks and lamp ehimneys.
The Mississippi is diveded into two
districts. Above Cairo to ST. Paul. the
fifteenth district, includes the Missis-
sippi, Missouri and Illinois Rivers of
1852 navigable miles. On the Missis-
sippi and Illinois Rivers there are sos
lights in operation on the 3se miles of
navigable waters OF the mighty Missouri
from its mouth to Kansas City.
Lower Mississippi Lights.
Below Cairo to New Orleans, the six
teenth district, extends to the Gulf a
distance OF 1.053 miles of the Missis-
sippi and nine miles of the Red River
with 3s1 lights.
White lights generally are used. with
the red danger signal at particularly
evil spots, requiring careful and skill
full work by the man at the wheel.
Bridge piers are marked with the red
lamp and a green light swinging in the
center OF the span. II is a curious
fact. and one of which the pilots com
plain most loudly. that bridge lights
are poorly attended TO, and usually a
dull, sickly CLEAN. hardly discernible
| through the dirty, smoky glass of the
/ ill-kept lamp. Steubenville Bridge
with its narrow span and dangerous
center pier, probably the cause of more
wrecks than any other obstacle in the
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ACROSS THE HILLS.

and
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a nged to know;
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a anda
[ a
II out of bounds
s
Unreal and hopeless and afar Fate
IND smi on be free
in gloom
front the
And n The
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result that the abandoned tracks are be-
ing removed by piecemeal at the con-
venience OF the company.
Violation of Police Regulations.
Another subject that is engrossing the
attention of this association is the con-
tinued violation OF the police regula-
tions and the apparent inability OF the
force to correct the evil. Section 81
of the police regulations says:
mo highway or roadway crossing In
the District OF Columbia, on which
tracks OF steam railroads are laid, shall
be INSTRUCTED by any train, locomotive.
OF car, for a longer period than five
minutes
The penalty for the violation OF
this section is a fine not less than
81 or more than $40 for each
offense. and yet it is a notorious
fact that at times. both by day and
night both Seventh and Four and-a-
half Streets are blocked sometimes
fifteen minutes or more. This has be-
come a standing nuisance and incon-
venience to the citizens OF that section,
and an earnest effort will be made by
the association to correct the evil.
James T. Scaggs, President.
James F. scaggs has been twice elect
ed president of the association, and has
worked with his committees before Con-
gress and elsewhere. and has been IN
firing in his efforts to secure improve
ment for the Southwest He is a prac-
ticing lawyer, with Offices in the Gen.
fury Building. Mr.. Scaggs was formerly
a printer He was born in Washington
in 1856, and received his education in
public and private schools here. In
August. 1873. he was appointed an ap-
prentice in the Government Printing
once to learn the printing trade. which
he mastered. and continued in the SER
vice OF the Government Printing ONCE
for thirteen years. During three years
of his career as a printer he devoted
his leisure time to the study of law In
! the Georgetown University Law School.
and graduated in 1886. In June, 1887, he
resigned his position in the Govern
ment Printing Office to practice law.
| For thirteen years he held the position
OF examiner for the Columbia Title In
surance Company. which position he re-
/ Gently resigned to devote all his time
10 his private practice.
MI Scaggs is prominent in local fra
! ternaI organizations. He is member
OF AImas Temple. Mystic Shrine; past
master OF Lafayette Lodge, No. 1s. F. A.
A. NJ; Lafayette Chapter. No. .. and
De Molay Commandery. No. 4. Knights
/ Templar; Amity Lodge. l. o. o. F.. and
! Union Lodge. knights OF Pythias-
w. A. h. Church, Vice President.
". A. Il Church, vice president OF the
association. is member of the firm of
| Church & Stephenson, lumber dealers
and is the son OF Charles B. Church
who for many years, fought for the bet
terment of South Washington with
much effect. The vice president is a
progressive. wide-awake citizen and
business man and was born and reared
in the Southwest.
No less energetic is the treasurer.
Thomas P. Stephenson. also of the firm
of Church & Stephenson. Mr.. Stephen
son has lived in South Washington all
his life. He has been tireless worker
for the Improvement of his section OF
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Don't Let the Juice Escape.

T" HIS advice and information is prom
inently displayed in a local res
taurant:
BE sure and eat the juice OF the
oyster. 1t may not be generally known
that the fluid which surrounds the oyster
bears a closer analogy to the gastric
secretions than anything else in nature.
In addition to the solvent properties of
the fluid II is not without its nutritious
properties. Consequently, all persons
who are accustomed TO eat oysters
should be ever mindful that as little
as possible of the Juice should be
lost"
Then, of course. follows this assur-
ance:
Our half shells are served on the
deep she'll. retaining the juice. All the
juice OF the oyster is cooked With our
stews."
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interest in public affairs. In the mean
time the citizens association, under
slightly different organization, began to
make their influence felt In other por-
lions of the District. Some OF the
members OF the old committee came to
the conclusion that a reorganization, in
the form OF an association, would bet
ter suit the work they had in hand. Ac-
cordingly, about two years ago the
South Washington Citizens Association
was formed. and took on new life. James
F. Scaggs was elected president; Frank
b. Gilmore, secretary, and w. A. H.
Church vice president. The usual num-
Der of standing committees were ap-
pointed. and with a constitution SINH
lar to the other associations of the Dis
tricf the new body settled down to
work out the same problem which had
been before the Committee of One Hun
dred.
The first thing undertaken by the
association after it's organization, was
to inaugurate a fight against the rail-
road legislation then pending in Con-
gress for the proposed terminal. The
plans of the railroads contemplated
further encroachments upon the terri
tory OF South Washington, and the citi-
zens did all they could by way OF argu-
ment, and the presentation of facts to
in Congress, to stay the project. They
played a losing game. but put up a
plucky fight.
Fencing James Creek Canal.
About year ago the association
brought to the atteotion of the District
Commissioners the fact that about
eighty people had walked into the
James Greek Canal. and nearly all OF
them were found standing in an up
right position, showing they had been
drowned by reason of sinking into the
quagmire and being unable TO extri-
cate themselves. Representatives OF the
association appeared before the COM
mittee and urged an appropriation for
the fencing of the canal, and also APP
peared before the CorOners jury in the
case Of Joseph McKenney. The appro-
priation was made, and the canal fenced
| In. since which time there have been no
casualties OF the kind mentioned. AS q
result of the agitation some of the
streets leading to the canal were light
ed. affording an additional means OF
safety at night.
/ The association. on account OF the
many destructive fires on the water
| front, set to work to obtain a new en-
CINE house for South Washington. This
! was provided for in the last appropria
tions bill. and will be located at Tenth
and Streets southwest
The association has also been work
ing for better school facilities It's
members contend that the Potomac
school building is unfit to house thu
children OF the public schools, and tha1
1t ought to be replaced by a new one
The plan OF the association is for thu
District TO build a new building and
abandon the old one or submit it to re-
pairs which will practically make a new
structure. The committee on schoo
houses and education holds that Soutl
Washington is not as well provided will
school facilities as other parts Of th'
city. saying nothing about the old anc
unfit Potomac building. There SHOULD
be a new building of the same capacity
The Washington times., 1903-10-11
70 NAUGHTY CHILE.

Yo' nanny doan't Tub yo no mo-;
Indeed she doan't. fer sho' an sho';
Yo' jes' is sech er naughty chile:
70 clothes 20 jes' dun gone an
spile-
Yo' naughty chile.
Wat meks 20 jes' go pest'rin'
'roun'
War all de badniss kin be foun';
Jes' look, 20 hans is black rim
mine;
Down ter de bad place YOU be
gwine-
Yo' naughty chile.
Yo' nanny orter spank yer, too;
Yo' wars her soul out, deed yer do.
Yo' little hans, 20 tared up
clothes
An smudges on yo' sassy nose
Yo' naughty chile.
Yo' isn't nah chile emmy mo-;
Yo's Jes' er picaninny, sho'-
kiss yor" dirty as yo' am?
Well, arter ALL yo'se mammy's
LAM
Yo' naughty chile.
Kate Thyson Mari.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-03-20
ADVANCE Club.

The regular meeting of the Adj
vance Club was held at the home
of Miss l.. Janette Reynolds on
Wednesday evening. The program
was opened with quotations from
Rqskip, followed by q sketch of
Reaconsfield by Miss Laura Ralder-
ston. Miss A. Mabel Reynolds
survey of Russian literature was in
terspersed with various selections
read by the members, which served
as Illustrations to the subject
treated.
The next meeting will he held at
the residence of Mrs. Wayne Rey.
nolds near town, on April LIST, the
following being the program ar
ranged.
Music
Quotation contest, with Tennyson as
author
Arts and Crafts Fred c. Wilson
Music
Present Condition of the Russian peasant
Miss Addie Smith
Current events
Miss H. Jennie Reynolds
Music
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-03-20
PENNINGTON.

Mr.. Jehoiakim Brickley who has been
i'll for sometime continues very poorly.
Dan'l Hawke has gone to Red Point
Fishing Shore to prepare for the spring
fishing.
The Ebenezer Social Club met with
Samuel Smith, Jr., last Wednesday eve.
ming. March II.
Miss Mary Thompson who has been
living in Philada., is al home on account
of the illness of her mother.
There will be Song Service by the
Epworth League, at Ebenezer, next Sun
day evening; Miss Minna Brickley leader.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Kirk gave re-
ception last Friday evening to their son
Clarence and his bride. Mrs Kirk, Jr.
was Miss Lizzie Brown of Wilmington,
where they were married on Wednesday,
March II.
Moving day is close at hand and it will
be game of "move up' for many in this
locality. Harry Riley, our blacksmith,
has already moved to Mechanics Grove,
Lancaster county, and Willet Ewing has
taken his place in the shop. A. W. Kirk
has moved to the E. M. Hunt farm,
his new purchase, near Rising Sun. His
son Clarence will occupy the house on
the home farm, near Greenhurst. Ellis
Johnson will move from R. G. Terry's
house in the village here to Samuel T.
Freeman's, near Woodlawn. Mrs. Anna
Cameron will occupy the house vacated
by him. Daniel Hawk removes to the
house left vacant by Harry Riley and E.
Pusey Allen brings his family from Phia.
to take the place of Mr. Hawke. George
Lynch moves from James Maxweli's
house to Mary L. Brickley's house
brennan Garrison moved about two
weeks ago to the George w. Coudon
house, which has been nicely reuodeled
by VIM. R. Cameron. Geo. E. McCul-
Tough goes to Newark, DEL, and Samuel
B. Frazer, Mr.. McCullough's farmer for
the past two years, will crop farm close
to Newark. Alfred Fox will move to the
farm, which he lately
purchased.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-03-20
The Colonial Favorites.

The concluding number of the
Rising Sun entertainment course
will be given in the town hall on
Thursday evening, March 26, and
will be by the Colonial Favorites,
of Boston. The personnel of this
attraction is Miss Edna Written,
reader; Miss Lille Coyle Hench,
soprano; Miss Annie Eichorn,
Violinist. East artist is a ssstarn in
her particular line and a high class,
pleasing entertainment can be safe
ly promised. Reserved seats, 35c;
general admission, 25c;. children
under II years, zoe. Tickets on
sale at Eli T. Reynolds drug store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-03-20
Reynolds-Slicer,

Miss Sabina Slicer, of Farming
ton, and w. Preston Reynolds, OF
near town, were married at Hope
well M. E. parsonage on Wednes-
day evening, 18th inst, by the
Rev. Mr.. Todd.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-03-20
Moving Day.

Next Wednesday will be moving
day and the number of moves in
town are few compared to former
years, although the changes on the
neighboring farms are as many as
usual. The changes in Rising Sun
and vicinity are: John Dabler from
the Deborah Preston house to Mt.
Pleasant, S. P. Ryan to house va
Gated by Dabler, DR.. Moore to the
Ryan property which he recently
purchased, Howard Reynolds to
house vacated by DR.. Moore, Saml.
Morrison from Pearl st. to house
adjoining Cummings livery, Chas.
Lawson to Pogue's Pearl st. store
property, Lawrence Buckley from
Huntsville to Pogue house on
Pearl St., E. M. Hunt to house on
Queen St., A. w. Kirk from
Greenhurst to his recent purchase,
the Hunt farm, Stephen Reynolds
to Media, Mrs. A. B. Kay to Mass
achusetts, Harry Robertson to Keil-
holtz farm, Hughes Keilholtz to
Chas. Keilholtz property which he
has bought, Chas. Keilholtz to
Myles Brown farm, recently pur-
chased by him at public sale, AL
fred Burkins from DR.. Dare's farm
to VIM. Smiths, S. P. Pierce to
DR.. Dare's place, Harry Buckley
to Amanda Reynolds farm, John
Terry to Emily Terry farm, w. o.
Fowler to the Abbott property.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-03-20
Dwelling Burned.

On returning from the funeral of
Harvey w. Caldwell on Friday last,
whose death was caused by a fall from
the railroad bridge at Rowland
vile, it was discovered that the
house in which the late deceased
had resided at New Valley, was on
fire. The building and contents
were soon destroyed, few pieces
of furniture alone being saved from
the flames. Among the articles of
furniture destroyed was a desk,
containing fifty dollars in money
and some valuable papers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-03-20

The Delaware local option bill
was defeated in the House of Rep
resentatives of the General Assem-
bly, on Friday by a majority of
one vote.
John Cton, an Italian, was struck
bya train near Perryville, last week,
and suffered a broken arm in two
places and sustained other injuries,
but not fatal.
The Carroll County Circuit Court
has rendered a decision, holding
that the county commissioners are
not liable for damages for injuries
or losses sustained on the public
highways.
The General Assembly of Della
ware adjourned on Wednesday,
March Is, at noon. The most
notable thing the Assembly has
done is that of electing two U. S.
Senators to represent the little
State.
The typhoid fever epidemic in
Philada., is spreading. Two hun
dred and seventy-two new cases
were reported last week. This was
an increase of eighteen over the
preceding week. The number Of
deaths increased from twenty-one
to thirty eight.
The Board of Education of Del
has brought suit to secure an equit
able distribution of the school funC
of the State as contemplated by the
Constitution. At present, Will
mington which has the same popu
lation as Kent and Sessex counties
receives but $4,000 while thos'
counties receive 100000. Th'
suit may tie up the whole schoo
fund of the State.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-03-20
A Double Wedding.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Keilholtz was the scene of a fash
ionable gathering last evening,
March 10Th, to witness the mar
riage of their daughters, Clara A.,
to Mr.. VIM. Henry Lyons, Jr., of
Oxford, Pa, and Lillian Roselle to
Mr.. Harry Clifford Robertson, of
Rising Sun.
Promptly at eight o'clock the
strains of Lohengrin Wedding
March were played by Miss r.
Elizabeth Miller, of Oxford. The
wedding party was formed and pro-
ceeded in the following order to the
parlor, where the Rev. n. A.
G. Westerfield performed the GER
emory under an arch of southern
smilax and a large floral bell Mr..
Samuel Ross, Of Oxford, and Mr..
Clifford r. Robertson, of Rising Sun,
best men; Miss Jessie Burns, Of
Selins Grove, and Miss Blanche L.
Biles, of Blue Ball, bridesmaids;
Mrs. Fl. Branch Patten, sister of
the brides, matron of honor, fol
lowed by the brides handsomely
gowned in white persian silk tissue
trimmed with immense clusters of
embroidered white grapes and
large tucks and liberty satin rib
bon. Their elegant tulle wells,
which fell to the end of their long
trains, were caught up with lilies
of the valley. Their large hou-
quets were of brides roses and
maidenhair fern.
The bridesmaids were exquisitely
gowned in white silk batiste trim
med with lace and insertions, and
sashes of tulle and liberty gauze
tied in persian bows. They car.
ried large bouquets of white lilacs
tied with the graceful gauze ribbon.
The matron of honor wore an en-
broidered lace robe over ivory
white satin, and carried white lilacs.
The grooms and best men wore
the conventional black, white silk
ties and huttqnaires of lilies of the
valley.
Miss Miller's costume was of soft
white mousseline trimmed in satin
ribbon. While the impressive GER
emony was being performed
"Hearts and Flowers" was softly
rendered.
Immediately after congratula-
lions collation. was served by En-
gler & Murdaugh, caterers, The
dining room was a bower of white
satin ribbon and southern smilax.
The parlor was decorated with
beautiful potted plants, which made
a fitting background for the gowns
of the guests,
Miss Emma Keilholtz, of Wash
ington, D. c., assisted Mrs. Keil-
holtz in welcoming and placing
her guests.
Mrs. Keilholtz wore heavy
black silk with jet trimmings.
Miss Keilholtz's dress was of soft
white french organdy, trimmed in
lace and satin sash and flowers.
The brides travelling suits were
navy blue and black broadcloths,
with hats and gloves to match and
furs of fox and sable.
The happy couples were driven
to North East, where they took a
train for poinis north. The pres
ents were costly and numerous.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyons will reside
in Coatsville, Pa, where the groom
has position with the Pennsylva-
MIA railroad.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-03-20
Handsome Gift to a Church.

The Building committee of the
Presbyterian church at Port De
post has received another gift OF
$4,000 from Mr.. J. II. Rowland, a
member of the congregation. His
total contribution now foots up
$4,000. s. G. Rowland, a son of
j. 81. Rowland, has given a hand
some pipe organ to the congrega-
ton. The new structure will be
completed and furnished about the
first of May, when Rev. G. Morton
Sciple, of Highwood, N. j., will
assume the pastorate.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-03-20
Star Route Discontinued.

The post Offices at Woodlawn and
Principle were discontinu ID on the
18th, the patrons being supplied
by the r. f. d. The star route
from Rising Sun to Port Deposit
will be. discontinued after to-,
morrow and the postoffices at Far
mington, Greenhurst and Theodore
will be supplied with pouch each
morning from Rising Sun by r. f.
d. carrier of Route No. L, which
will be returned by carrier on
Route No. 2.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-03-20
Kirk-Br0wn.

Miss Sara Elizabeth Brown, of
Chrome, and Clarence A. Kirk of
Greenhurst, were married in Will
mington, Wednesday, March IL.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-03-20
Charles Kelley, who has resided

Charles Kelley, who has resided
on a small farm which he owns,
on the Blue Ball road, near Elkton,
mysteriously disappeared over
three weeks ago. On Wednesday
his sister fearing he might be dead
had the house broken open but
Kelley was not there. His best suit
of clothes was found lying on the
table down stairs. Some people in
neighborhOod believe he has gone
west, while others are of the opinion
that he has been drowned.
Democrat.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-03-20
One Hundred People.

From one hundred people one would
possibly receive one hundred different
answers to the question "How do you
cure cold?" 1t would also be possible
to find great army of people who would
answer SCOTS Emulsion"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-03-20
.Smith-Hunter.

Miss Eva A. Hunter, daughter
of John A. Hunter of near town,
and George D. Smith, of Farming
ton, were married on Wednesday
evening, 18th inst, at West Not
tingham Presbyterian Manse, by
Rev. d. E. Shaw.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-03-20
For Rent.

TIME LARGE HOUSE on my farm just srSSRr
II outside of Rising Sun borough. Will 9llkfM
be rented to the right party at low rental. XXI
Apply to DR.. GEO. S. DARE, Rising Sun. s EilaA4A
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-03-20

The camp will open August 9th
and close August 18th.
Mrs. Susanna Cook of Havre de
Grace, celebrated her Tooth birth
day on Tuesday. Mrs. Cook was
born in Havre de Grace March II,
1903, and is the only surviving
member of family of fifteen child
rem. She has one daughter living,
twelve grand children, "a great
grandchildren, and four great great
grandchildren.
Mr.. Harry Z. Elder, a son of
John @. Elder, and a native of Elk
ton, has been engaged to take
charge of all the hotel interests of
the Ulster and Delaware Railroad,
which will form a chain of hotels
through the Catskills' and extend
ing to Cooperstown and Ostego
Lake, N. Y, the leather stocking
district made famous by J. FEM,
more Cooper.
The choir of North East NJ. E.
church has agreed to furnish the
corner of the room occupied by
them, and in order to help raise
the necessary funds hold "bake
social" Saturday afternoons when
such articles as home made bread
biscuit, cake, pies, etc., are sold
the young ladies of the choir doing
the baking themselves. The young
men of the church have assumed
the responsibility of laying the. con
crete pavement about the new
edifice.