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Evening journal., 1903-01-06
They played nHamIsi..

An actor, stranded in a small min
ing town, was waited upon by COM
mittee Of miners. They told him that
they intended giving play for the
benefit Of some local charity, and had
come to ask him to undertake the task
OF coaching the miners. The play was
Hamlet" and there were four aspir-
ants to the role of Hamlet. One OF
these was a powerful Irishman, with a
rich "brogue." Another corpulent Ger
man, with a decided dialect. One. a
Yankee with pronounced nasal tones.
and the fourth equally unsuited for the
part he wished to play. The actor
called the four men together, and in
formed them that there were five acts
in Hamlet" and proposed that he, as
a professional, should take the act most
difficult to perform, thus leaving an act
for each cne Of the four. The proposal
was accepted. The play was given to
"a large and most enthusiastic audience.
while The financial success exceeded all
expectations. But the next morning
the one small newspaper Of the town
contained the following:
THE play of Hamlet was given last
evening by our amateur dramatic COM
pany II has long bean a question as
to whether Shakespeare or Bacon was
the author of this play. 1t can now be
definitely ascertained. Let the graves
of both men be opened. He who shall
be found to have turned in his grave is
the one who wrote Hamlet
Evening journal., 1903-01-06
GOVERNOR HUNN'S MESSAGE
Makes Numerous Recommendations
and Urges Coed Roads Leg
islation

Governor HUM presented his mes
sage to the Legislature Immediately af-
ter crganization today. The following
is an abstract Of the Governors mes
sage:
He congratulates the people OF Della
ware on our prosperity and upon the
excellent state of the public finances.
He recommends that the public
school fund shall be increased to $780,
600. He favors co-education, and rec
ommends that instead Of the building
of a normal school a normal school
course should be established at Della
ware College.
Enlarged powers are asked in send
ing deaf ana dumb, blind and imbecilC
Evening journal., 1903-01-06
Anti-Kissiog Laws
the London Chronicle.

From the London Chronicle.
The proposed American statute fer
the abolition OF kissing and fine OF
s. for each indulgence in unhyglenic
losculation is not new The old Puritan
h'me laws Of Massachusetts forbade the
exchange of kisses in public as a breach
Of good behavior This law has never
been repealed, and not very long ago
there was much amusement and some
indignation in Boston at the arrest OF
a prominent citizen for kissing his wife
in the street Milan has a similar or
dinance against kisses or other anna
tory demonstration ip public places. II
dates from the time Of the Sforsas. anl
only short time ago pair Of perfect.
= T17 khle Ioyers WIRE hauled be-
fNt ~
Evening journal., 1903-01-06
Stories From Here and There

one, and the jury retired after listening
to the Judges charge. Seven hours
passed before they returned.
''The poll OF the jury showed that the
prisoner was guilty of manslaughter
and after the jurymen were discharged
| walked up to Pat and said:
" Pat you saved the day. It was
great piece Of work for you. How die
you manage to bring the other clever
to your way of thinking?'
'Oh, ! had the divils own time oI
dom it. This is on the quiet Whor
we first began to ballot eleven OF then
fellows was for acquittal. but | stuck
TO my job until brought them around
10 manslaVghter.
Evening journal., 1903-01-06

Evidently railroad agents are popular
as clerks OF the Legislature. "A year
ago the station agent at Dover was
made chief clerk OF the Senate. and
this year the station agent at Milford
will serve in the same capacity. Per-
haps the fact that Addicks has pass
over the Pennsylvania railroad causes
him to favor employees OF that com
many.
Evening journal., 1903-01-06
Social Success
From the Century Magazine.

From the Century Magazine.
|. Social success in America is apt to
turn on how much money the candi-
dates will spend, and the tact they dis
play in it's disbursement In England
it mostly depends on whether the new
comers are thought amusing" or not
In France and Italy it is simply a
question of creed.
Evening journal., 1903-01-06
G. F. Rudolph,
Market and Fourth Sts.

fore magistrate for kissing each
other in the park. II ruled that though
a kiss under such circumstances was
not immoral It was inconsistent with
the decorum CT civilization. and inflict-
ed fine Of y shillings. A similar law
imposed in England on bank holidays
would make the income tax a super
fulty-if the fines were paid.
Evening journal., 1903-01-06
You WILL FIND

n uniformly low price on everything we
have for salc-a price below which Il is
not possible for anyone 10 sell and stay
in business. These are facts. You can
prove them by comparison. Jewelry.
Watches. fine China, Silver. Cut Glass.
Diamonds. Lamps. Clocks.
Evening journal., 1903-01-06
Girls After Lawmakers

Inc SlllS OF Jne Town were out to
get good look at the new members.
lGhose from Wilmington were eagerly
Rscanned Are there any single men
Ia the crowd, Mame?' one girl was
heard to ask girl friend.
William M. c. Connolly attracted
much attention as he stood in front of
the Capital Hotel. He was arrayed In
new suit CT clothes, his feet were
creased in a fine pair of kid shoes. his
gloves were well-fitting and Of the
proper shade of tan. In fact, he look
ed as II he had stepped from fashion
plate.
The girls had spotted him, when
someone started a report that he was
married. The girls then went further
up the street to look at the group which
was standing outside of the hostelry.
When they heard that some Of the viii
mington delegation had not arrived
they decided TO wait until today TO
look over the field.
Photogr aphers Busy
During the morning when everyone
was undecided as to what was to be
done, the correspondents Of the Phila-
delphia and New York papers spent
their spare time in looking for promi-
nent men whom they wished to snap.
John Biggs, Lieutenant-Governor Can
non, ]. Frank Ailee, Or. George NJ.
Marshall and Willard Salisbury had
| their pictures taken.
interested Walters
The lobby of the Hotel Richardson
was crowded last night by an interest
ed crowd Of on-lookers. Among the
prominent ones noticed waiting Tor the
conferences to adjourn were the follow
ing:
C. w Marshall, J. i. Cahail, T. R.
Purnell, George r. Russell, NJ. L.
Davis, Milford, r. R. Vale, Milford;
R. L. Carpenter, Pert Penn; G. l.
Townsend, Wilmington; w. n. Dough-
ton, Marshallton; Theodore f. Clark
Delaware City; J. II. Ellendale. ]. W.
Green, Bridgeville; H. R. Burton,
Lewes; T. L. Cannon, Lewes; G. E
Magee, Lewes; Robert Arnell. Lewes;
DR.. ]. A. Messick, Georgetown; w. e
Deputy, Milford; Robert Short, George
town; Frederick Walls, Georgetown;
H. Brown, Lewes; w. H. Richardson,
Milford; w. p. Short, Dagsboro; T. f.
Warren, Rising Sun; William Tharp
Harrington; Curtis S. Morris, J. A. Oil
yer, II. =. Thompson. ]. P. Nields, H.
G. Knowles, George Frizzie, Hamilton
Stewart, Hugh c. Browne, Philip l.
Garrett, Thomas Lewis. Hadley Lewis,
Congressman i. H. Ball. r. p. Robin
sen, William Lswton, Colonel L. B.
Morrow, Samuel NJ. SpealnAan
Patrick Neary, Thomas Brown
Charles R. Miller, John ]. Satterth-
waite, Edmund Mitchell, Jr., Fred y.
Bach. r. NJ. Joslin. Harry Joslyn,
Homer Simmons, S. d. Townsend. ]. A.
Ellison. F. l.. Speakman. w. S. Quig-
ley. George H. Hollis, the Rev. F. B.
Short Wilmington; Martin B. BurIis,
Middletown; G. NJ Fisher Wyoming;
o. w. Kershaw, Port Penn; F. M.
walker. Hockessin; g. H. Dick.
Smyrna; r. Hodgson. Townsend; NJ.
NJ. Willis, Middletown; J. W. Causey.
Milford.
The larger part OF the Democratic
contingent was holding forth at the
same time in the Capitol Hotel.
Evening journal., 1903-01-06

Only the church steeple at Zudycotee,
near Dunkirk, now rises above the
sand which overwhelmed the entire vii
lage in 1777.
Tons CT fruit are rotting in California
orchards. from lack Of help to gather it.
Evening journal., 1903-01-06
ouR MrRIrs APPRECIATED

The last issue OF the Milford News
and Advertiser speaks Of our Christ
mas number in the following compli-
mentary terms
The Evening Journal, OF last Tues
dav. was an innovation Of Delaware
Journalism. While several Delaware
papers came out with elaborate Christ
mas editions-some Of which
were really very commendable-
yet the Journal made a hit because OF
the original features Of its Christmas
number Besides being well flleC
VITA news OF the day and containing
an unusual number of advertisements
there was an original story by eacl
member OF it's stan. These fontribu
tons were appropriate TO theE day anS
were all well written and interesting
There is much TO commend II the ef
f9xis this justly popular DelaHE me dali.
x,,S 80 - sing to serve its readers &wlth tn,
Witness the HotR.he altained
-crs at WilminStoQ, the elgnteentn day q
4 Dect1r Der A p &nsteen hundred and 4
we. FRANKtL, SPEAKMAN. H
1sspsn DsremBsf e 1907 ~
Evening journal., 1903-01-06
BOYS AFTER OFFICES
Lads "hc Want to be Pages Hunt for
Voters

While the members Of the Legis,a-
ture were in the State House inspecting
their seats they were besieged ty a
number OF small boys, each one CT
whom wished to be elected to the cf-
ice Of page. They were armed with
small cards on which their names were
printed. The rivalry as so great that
some OF the more progressive OF the
small candidates lined upon streets
leading from the hotels and the rail-
road station. This resulted in a num-
Der OF people who were net assembly
men being impcrtuned to vote for the
urchins. The boys were kept busy all
the early part Of the afternoon in push
ing thehr claims. They furnished much
amusement for the crowds on the
street.
Evening journal., 1903-01-06

Wen send you listieio try, If you like.
SCOTT \ BOVINE. 4o9 Pearl street. New YOr
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-01
Railroad Car Attached

Col. Samuel.B. Foard, of Elkton,
sued out an attachment Monday
against the Southern Railroad Com
pany, and Sheriff McAllister attach,
ed a freight car belonging to the
company which arrived in Elkton
that morning. Colonel Foard sues
to recover Sl1 80 expenses incurred
for transportation Of q dog from
New Orleans to Elkton. He al
leges that it was understood that
he was to bring the dog to Elkton
from New Orleans free of charge,
but that the animal was taken from
his custody and PLACED in an eX-
press car, and upon arriving at ELK
ton he was unable to get possession
of his property until he paid the
express charges, amounting to
$11.3O. A representative of the
railroad company appeared at the
hearing before Squire Groves in
Elkton on Wednesday and paid
the claim, together with the costs,
amounting in all to $17 40,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-01
= A Centenarian.

Miss Lydia Woodrow, of near
Pleasant Hill, the oldest person
living in CECIL county and probably
on the Eastern Shore, celebrated
the Tooth anniversary of her birth
on Sunday last, April Doth. Miss
Woodrow still enjoys good health,
but during the past two years has
been unable to leave her home,
owing to broken hip, which in
jury she sustained by fall.
Miss Woodrow was born near
Bay View, Cecil county, on April
26, 1908, and is daughter of the
late Jacob Woodrow, who was pro-
prietor of the Blue Ball Hotel, in
the Fourth district. For nearly 75
years Miss Woodrow has been a
member of the Rock Presbyterian
Church.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-01
Advance Club.

The Advance Club met with Miss
M. Addie Smith on Wednesday
evening with a good attendance.
The evening was devoted to nature
study. At roll call the members
responded with personal observa
tons of plant and bird life, this
being followed by 2 sketch Of John
Burroughs, the naturalist, and ex-
tracts from his writings, by those
assigned to the program, the meet
ing proving one of unusual interest.
The club will meet with Mr.. and
Mrs. Fl. A. G. Westerfeld on May
10, the following program being
arranged:
MUSIC
Roll call with quotations from Burroughs
works.
Chambetlain's tour through South Africa
Miss L. Jannette Reynolds
Music
Current events, Miss M. Addie Smith
English colonization methods,
W. r. Burlington
Music
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-01

Eli T. Reynolds and family spent
several days this week with BALTIC.
relatives.
Frank G. Kirk of BALTIC. has
been spending the past week at his
home in Rising Sun.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Starr, OF
Baltimore, were the guests this
week of E. M. Hunt and family.
Rev. and Mrs. w. G. Rooms of
Smyrna spent few days this
week with II. j. Wilson and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Sheppard of
New York spent a few days this
week at the formers home in Ris-
ing Sun.
The Young Ladies' Carrom Club
was pleasantly entertained on
Thursday evening of this week by
Miss Alma Keilholtz.
Mrs. Annie Thompson and
daughter, Miss Maude, left Rising
Sun this week to occupy their new
home in Wilmington.
The Young Ladies' Home Mis-
sion social will be held this eve
ming at the home OF Misses Louise
and Florie Worthington.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-01
EIGHTH DISTRICT.

Jacob Kirk is improving his
home with a new coat of paint and
papering.
Omar D. Crothers purchased a
fine farm horse from Henford Green
this week.
The apple trees present a beauti-
full appearance, with their mass of
snowy blossoms.
Miss Hattie Alexander has re-
turned to reside with her aunt,
Mrs. Nellie Coates.
Painting and papering is the
order of the day and our house dec,
orators are kept busy.
Miss Carrie Coates is with her
father at Gatchelville, Pa, where
he is lying quite sick.
Joel King anG wife were the
guests of the latter's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Regain, last Sunday.
The fishing season is now on and
some fine shad are being caught.
They are bringing So cents each in
Lancaster.
Omar Crothers is improving his
property by remodeling the dwell,
ling and having a new roof placed
on the barn.
A birthday party was given
Naomi Gross of Pilot, on April
25th. A large number of friends
were present to enjoy the occasion.
We are glad to note that those
who have section of road are now
on the mend. David Brown, as
usual, is ahead of the others and
has his road in good order from
end to end.
Our friend Jack had Thomas
cat which fancied chicks instead of
rats. The question was, what
should be done, and the answer was
Tom should be hung, as the profit
was greater in chickens fat than in
one poor lean old Thomas cat.
The young men of our neighbor
hood turned out in force at the ball
given at New Valley one evening
this week. Otis White and others
Of the committee were present with
their best girls, and spared no effort
to make the occasion pleasant
one for the assembled guests. The
only drawback to the evenings fun
was a smoky stove.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-01
Telegraph War.

The contract of the Western
Union Telegraph Co. with Pennsyl-
vania railroad expires May 81, and
the telegraph company has been
notified to vacate the buildings
owned by the railroad on that date,
and also to remove wires and poles.
The railroad company has con
strpcted telegraph lines of its own
along its system and will operate
them after the date mentioned
1t is likely that the telegraph com
pany will ask for an injunction re-
straining the railroad company
from interfering with its poles and
wires.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-01
PENNINGTON.

j. Harry Riley, of Mechanics
Grove, was Pennington visitor on
Wednesday.
Mrs. Levi M. johnson and two
children, of Harrisburg, are visit
ing friends here.
Misses Lucy Brickley and Euge-
MIA Hawke visited Miss Ethel
Lynch, of Theodore, last Saturday
and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Warfel, of
Conchranville, visited Mrs. War
fel's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Thos.
Riale, on Sunday.
Jehoiakim Brickley died on Sun
day morning, after long illness.
A large gathering of friends
attended the funeral Wednesday
afternoon. Rev. d. E. Shaw, of
West Nottingham, conducted the
services. Burial was made in
West Nottingham cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-01
Birthday Party.
Communicated.

Communicated.
Angela May Nichols, the little
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Brinton
Nichols, was given a party on Mon
day, April 9th, in honor of her
fifth birthday. The hours were
from three until six. Under the
skilful management of Mrs. Ross
Martindale the little folks were
highly entertained with various
games. Blowing soap bubbles and
tossing a ball through an arch
proved quite contest. Gertrude
Chapman carried off the honors in
both. Sarah Kirk also won a prize.
Angela was the recipient Of num-
Der of beautiful gifts. At five
o'clock dainty repast was served.
Those present were Gladys Wester-
field, Mabel Johnson, Mildred Clay
ton, Lillian Kimble, Mildred Kim
BILE, Laura Reynolds, Mary Taylor,
Bessie Spencer, Marion Pyle, Ada
Reynolds, Pearl Ryan, Gertrude
Chapman, Ella Rogue and Sarah
Kirk.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-01
Notice to Creditors.

This is to give notice that the subscriber, OF
Cecil county, has obtained from the OTphanS'
Court of said county, letters Testamentary on The
personal estate of
JAGQR N. ZONE,
IaIe 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 18th day of October, 1908,
they may otherwise, by law, be excluded from all
benefit OF said estate All indebted to said estate
are requested 70 maze Immediate payment to she
sAbseriheF' Given under my hand this 3lst day
OF March, 1908.
JUDITH y TOME.
Exec1triX Of Jacob i. Rome, decd.
l7a6t Test, II. E. LAMAR, Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-01
Aims House Trustees

Regular meeting of the Board
was held at the Aims House on
April %. Edward Taylor and A.
j. Mearns were present.
Minutes of last meeting were read
and approved; also Secretary's
monthly report.
Warrants were drawn on the
County Treasurer to the amount
of $43S.3S.
Overseer reports one death
James A. Roam.
Superintendent reports one COM
mitment-Gertrude Shippers, and
one death-Amanda Rich.
Board adjourned to meet in
special session on May 9TH.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-01
Tome Institute Commencement.

1t has been decided to hold the
commencement of the Jacob Tome
Institute, on May IA, in order to
bring it in connection with the in
augural celebration, which will be
h Id on May 10 and Is. The
speaker who has been secured for
the occasion is Mr.. William d.
Leonard, prominent member of
the New York bar. The class
which will be graduated this year
is larger than usual.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-01
Fatal Accident.

Archibald Fletcher, Of Harkins,
Hartford county, was killed Satur-
day night by being upset over an
embankment and his wagon falling
on him. He had been to Lapidum
purchasing fish and started for
home at a late hour. When With
in about one mile of Rocks of Deer
Creek, on new road with which he
was unfamiliar, 1T is supposed the
wagon wheels slipped oyer an en-
bankment, upsetting the wagon.
Mr.. Fletcher's body was found
later In the morning by John w.
Webster. Mr.. Fletcher was so
years of age and is survived by
several children.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-01
Arrested For Stealing Ticket.

On the charge of breaking into
the ticket Office of the Baltimore
Central Railroad, at Liberty Grove,
and stealing ticket, Cleveland
Caldwell, aged 20 years, was arrest
ed Tuesday morning and taken be-
fore Magistrate Groves in Elkton.
He waived a hearing and was held
by Magistrate Groves under 5000
bond for his appearance at the
September term of Court. Bail
was furnished by the young mans
relatives.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-01
Dwelling Burned.

The frame dwelling of William
t. Ayers, Hickory Hill, was burn.
ed about noon Monday. It is sup
posed the fire started from the
kitchen fiue, and, aided by the
wind, the building was soon des-
troyed. The family lost all their
clothing and household goods, a
few pieces of furniture alone being
saved, The property was insured
in the Chester County Mutual Go.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-01

Mr.. Joseph Pominville, of Saltwater,
Mimi. after having spent oyer 5000
with the best doctors for stomach trouble,
without relief, was advised by his drug
gist, Mr.. Alex. Richard, to try box of
Ghamherlsin's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets. He did so, and is we'll man today.
If troubled with indigestion, bad taste in
the mouth, lack of appetite or constipa-
ce SXe 5f 6 nS1s 'sb than ps se x
the result. FOR sale at 2sc per box by
Eli +. Reynolds,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-01
ORDER NlSI.

In Re; The Mortgaged Real Estate of Martin
Cavenaugh.
In the Circuit Court for Cecil County. In Equity,
No. 2443.
This 25th day of AnFiS. 1903, that
" the sale of property mentioned in these pro-
ceedings, and reported by Stephen ] Reynolds,
mortgage, be ratified and confirmed unless cause
70 the contrary thereof be shown on or before the
second day of July next; provided copy of this
order he Inserted in some nswapaper printed and
published in Cecil County once week for one
month before the third day of June next.
The report states the amount of sale to be Sis.
JOHN G. WILLIAMS Clerk.
True Copy-Test:
JOHN G. WILLIAMS, Clerk,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-01
Notice to Creditors.

This is to give notice that the subscriber, of
Cecil county, has obtained from the Orphans
Court Of said COUNTY, letters FestamentaFy on the
personal estate of
JOSEPH b. FRYER,
lSte 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 18th day OF oetoOer. 1908
they may otherwise, Dy law, be excluded from all
heneft OF said estate. All indebted to said estate
are REQUESTED to make immediate payment TO the
subscriber Given under my hand this Doth day
of March, 1908
SAMUEL b. FRYER
Executor of Joseph b. Fryer. decd.
t7adt TEST: r. Z. LAMAR, Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-01
Made Young Again.

zone of DR.. Kings New Life
Pills each night for two weeks has
put me in my 'teens' again. writes
d. III. Turner of Dempseytown,
Pa. They're the best in the world
for Liver, Stomach and Bowels.
Purely vegetable. Never grippe.
Only 25c at DR.. Kinks Drug Store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-01

When you want pleasant physic try
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets. They are easy to take and pleasant
in effect. For sale by Eli 7. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-01
Farm Machinery.

Deering Machinery, Double Corn
Planters, Double Corn Workers,
Spring & Spike Tooth Harrows,
2 second hand BINDERS, good,
Flows, Rollers, Pennsylva-
MIA and Thomas Double
Disk Grain Drills.
Wagons, Highland heavy. Haaness.
General Jobbing aud Horse
Shoeipg attended to
promptly.
Have little time to canvass but
will make it pay you to call.
w. J. MCDOUGAL,
RISING Sun, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-01
Farm For Sale,

ENARM OF 65 ACRES, within one mile of Rising
II Sun. In first class condition On easy terms
"a of purchase money can remain in property or
mortgage at per cent.
i23 JOS s. POGUE & SON