The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-12-09
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Condensed Late Dispatches Boiled Down
for Rapid Reading.


the windows His escape was com
nunicated to Sheriff Gannan by Rob-
ert Summers, a prisoner who is serv-
ing a 3o-day sentence. Wright had
but recently been released from jail,
but was arrested again last Friday
charged with larceny. This is che
fourth time in short period that
prisoners have broken out of this jail,
which has been pronounced insecure
by two grand juries.
John L. Sharpless. of Mount Zion.
Garrett county, recently appointed
justice of the peace by Governor War
field died suddenly at Keyser, w.
Va. at the home of his daughterl Mrs
Robert Marsteller. He was s. years
old and is survived by widow arid
seven children.
The Free Methodists are ;Juilding a
church at Spencerville, Montgomery
county. Rev. T. A. Jsmblyn is the
pastor
About rs dwelling houses have been
built in and around Boyds, Montgom-
cry county. Among them are the res
licences of Harry c. Meem, at Dicker-
sons, John w. Williams, in Boyds,
and Thomas o. White, in Barnes
vile.
The portrait of Queen Henrietta
Maria has been returned to Annapolis
from ST. Louis and placed in the Gov
eminent House. The portrait adorn-
ed the walls of the Maryland Build
ing at the Exposition. 1t was painted
by Miss Macubin.
Two important meetings were held
in Annapolis, one by the State Board
Of Education and the other by the
Associations of County Superintend-
ents of Public Schools.
The State Board of Education I'M
animously adopted the report OF the
special committee, E. Stanley Gary
chairman, on compulsory education.
The report is as follows:
Whereas the State Board Of Edu--
cation believes it was the intention OF
the trainers of our Constitution to
provide a common school education
for all the children of our State; and,
Whereas, after investigation, we
find large number OF children arc
growing up without any schooling
at all: and,
Whereas we believe that the surest
foundation for the future peace and
prosperity of our State is'an educated
rather than an ignorant population;
therefore be it
Resolved That our State Superin-
tendent be authorized to prepare
law providing for compulsory educa-
ton throughout our entire State for
children between the ages OF and
IL years"
Resolved, That this board favors
compulsory primary education on
lines suggested by the experience OF
the large number of our sister States
having similar statutes; and be il
further
Gen. L. Victor Baughman, chair
man of the Maryland Commission tie
the Louisiana Purchase Exposition
returned to his home in Frederick
after weeks visit to ST. Louis.
where he was in attendance at the
closing ceremonies of the great TAI
pertaining to the State Building and
the State exhibit. Mr.. Samuel X
Dennis, the secretary to the commits
sion. accompanied General Baughman
Upon their return the announcement
was made that more than IL gold and
silver medals were won by the Mary
land exhibits in competition with those
of other States, showing made by
Maryland during the fair which il
was pointed out. should be a source
of congratulation to all citizens OF
the State.
Joseph Prattis. young farmer
died at his home, near Sharptown
from gunshot wound received while
out hunting When DR. Townsend
reached him he found Mr.. Prattis in
dying condition and unable TO talk
Prattis had previously stated, how
ever, thar he had been cunning with
his cousin William. William Pratti'
said that Joseph stepped in front OF
his gun Just as he fred at rabbit
receiving the full load of shot.
A petition has been sent TO Wash
ington asking the Postofice Depart
nent TO dispense with the service:
of Elizabeth Seilman. the colored
postmistress at Camp Parole. about
two miles from Annapolis. The wo-
man has held the Office there Tor
about rs years. The petition, il Is
said alleges that the woman is en-
tirely incompetent and that she has
caused much inconvenience to per-
sons who call for mail. On account
Of the lack of courtesy several resid-
ents drive to Annapolis for their
mail.
In the case Of Capt William E.
Gossage, of Easton. against the Penn
sylvania Railroad for $4,000 for the
loss of his schooner the Golden Gate
which was sunk by an engine of that
road running through an open draw
and falling upon her at Laurel, Del.
| June 20 last, the jury after being
! out but short time gave him YER
dict for $3.50 with interest. which
amounted 10 $I.7o667. 1t is said that
before the trial Captain Gossage was
offered $4,000. which he refused.
Mrs. Ann NJ. Yantis, widow of
George B. Yantis, died at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. w. 7. Rittase
Taneytown, aged O. years. She was