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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-12-30

Luther Raglan, of Rowlandvllle,
and Miss Bessie @. Moore, of Pilot,
were married Dec. 20, at the M.
E. Parsonage. Perryyille, by Rev.
w. E. Greenfield.
Watson-DavIs.
Miss Anna Davis, of Oxford,
Pa, and Norris Watson, Of LON.
bard, were married Wednesday
evening, Dec. 81, at Bay View M.
P. parsonage, by Rev. ]. F. Bryan.
Jouss-Brennan
Frederick Jouss, of Philadelphia,
and Miss Lottie Brennan, of Elk
ton, were married at the home Of
the bride in Little Elk, by Rev. T.
E. Martindale, Wednesday evening,
Dec. 81.
Bostic-Sheppard.
Miss Viola Sheppard, of Bald.
wins Bank, and Mr.. John T. Bos-
tic, of Elkton, were married on
Wednesday evening, Dist inst, at
the Cherry Hill M. e. parsonage,
by Rev. T. B. Hunter.
Bradley-Scotten.
Miss Samantha Florence Scotch
and Mr.. William s. Bradley, both
of Big Elk vicinity, were united in
marriage Thursday afternoon, Dec.
%, at the Cherry Hill M. E.
parsonage, by Rev. t. B. Hunter.
kreafle-Cooper.
Miss Edith V. Cooper, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. William Charles
Cooper, of Charlestown, Cecil
county, and Mr.. Chas. o. Kreafle,
of Baltimore, were married Dec.
II, in Baltimore, by the Rev. Chas.
L. Plate, of Whatcoat NJ. E.
Church.
Hltchens-Morrall.
. F. Edgar Kitchens, of Barkes'
dale, Cecil county, and Miss Mar.
garet L. Worrall, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Samuel Worrall, of New,
ark, DEL, were married Monday
afternoon, Dec. 26, at the home o.
the BRIDES parents, by Rev. W
T. Hammond.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-12-30

There are indications that the world
will not have to wait for interesting times
in the Gulf of Mexico and the CARR
bean seas. Ex-Sec. Roots address giving
the latest Interpretation of the Monroe
Doctrine is perhaps significant No one
is better entitled to speak for the Presi-
dent of the United States and to outline
Republican policy than the distinguished
Ex-Secretary of War. We have repeated
ly said hands off, to Great Britain and
Germany and inferentially to all the
world with reference to Cuba, San Do
mingo, Venezuela, and to all countries in
this hemisphere. But our prohibition it
is conceded carries with it an obligation
on our part and it is our 'behest as the
only first class power in this hemisphere
in assuming to defend these weak powers
TO also see that they behave themselves
and pay their debts. A parent may de-
fend spoiled child but he must at the
same time protect his neighbors from its
The Monroe Doctrine is the
assumption on our part of the white
mans burden with reference to the
Antilles and South America.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-12-30
Thomas Wright.

Thomas Wright died at his home
near town on Sunday, in the 6Sth
year of his age. The deceased suf-
fered paralytio stroke more than
year ago which left him In prac
tically a helpless state. He was
we'll known in this section and was
a Star route mail carrier between
Rising Sun and Port Deposit at
the time the route was superseded
by the rural free delivery service.
A widow, three sons and a daugh-
ter survive. The funeral was held
on Wednesday, with interment at
Eastland burying ground.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-12-30
Personal and Social,

Mr.. and Mrs. HI. M. Duyckinck
spent Christmas in Pittsburg.
Halus Ewing, of Philada., was a
Christmas visitor to his home in
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. II. Lyons, of
Coatesville, visited relatives in and
near town this week.
Lewis R. Kirk, of Ardmore,
spent several days this week at
his home on Cherry street.
Miss Rosamond Otis Howard, of
New York city, is visiting her
cousin, Miss Charlotte Detmar Otis.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Hartenstine,
of Principle. Furnace, were visitors
at the. home of Mr.. Jos. S. Pogue
and family this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. E. Dare and
son, Edgar, of Philada., spent a
portion of the week at the home of
DR.. and Mrs. G. S. Dare.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert L. Buffing-
ton spent Christmas with Mrs.
Buffington's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jos. Pownall, at Christiana, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lorenzo N. Hila-
man, of Chrome, celebrated the
18th. anniversary of their wedding
on Thursday last, about eighty
guests being present.
Lloyd Balderston, Jr., Phi. D.,
of West Chester Normal School,
with his wife and children, John,
Esther and Catharine, are visiting
at his old home at Colora.
Miss Emma Hunt entertained
last week Miss Elmira Passmore,
Miss Lillian Yerkes, Walter c..
Passmore, of Nottingham, and
Blair Passmore, of Montana.
Wilson Waring, formerly of
Colora, suffered from paralytic
stroke, at his home at Lewarren,
N. j., last week. He has since
rallied somewhat and is not now
considered in any immediate
danger.
Rev. and Mrs. w. G. Rooms, of
Smyrna, Del, Mr.. and Mrs. s. Tay
lor Wilson, of Phillipsburg, N. j.,
Mr.. and Mrs. Timanus j. Wilson,
and daughter, Isabel, Mrs. Chas. E..
Dare and son, Edgar, were the
guests of Mr.. T. J. Wilson and fam.
lily at Maple Lawn, during holiday
week.
Miss Rosa Caldwell entertained
with progressive euchre and finch
on Wednesday evening at her
home, Sunny Side, at New Valley.
About forty guests were present
from Rising Sun, West Noting
ham, Colora, Liberty Grove, and
Port Deposit and very enjoyable
evening spent.
The annual reunion of the
Stephens family was held on Mon
day at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
N. G.. Brown, in this town. The
members of the family present,
numbering twenty-five. were: Mr..
and Mrs. Elmer Vanneman and
family, Havre de Grace; Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Reisler and family,
Calvert; Mr.. and Mrs. John L..
Stephens and daughter; Mr.. and
Mrs. Edwin Haines, son and
daughter, and Miss Elizabeth r..
Stephens.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-12-30
TALES AND ENDS.

1t isn't the had egg that gets whipped
Now they have the orange cake. the pineapple
cake, the apple cake, the ounce cake and the
the fruit cake.
A short purse causes many a long face.
Every hen is oft times rooster.
Part of the programme of the Christmas enter
tainment in the public schools went to pieces !"
Mrs Santa Claus made her appearancethis year,
because many cedar.
farmer may be single and yet make use of a
cradle
moulder don't have to get sick to make die
oft.
Little Jack Horner.
Sat in u corner,
Eating piece OF Christmas pie
He stuck in his thumb,
And pulled out plum,
And ate until he was goner.
suitable for swelled heads.
The turkey is now over seasoning.
Girls are particularly fond of boas at this time
OF the year.
Too much wine will make one whine.
The rabid dog dosent care much about the
rabbit.
The camel never strengthens up when he settles
down for nap.
Flannel cakes are best served with dressing.
Cackle, Cackle little hen,
How wonder at you when
Eggs you lay, so very high,
How you spare them l-you do try.
While the Sunday schools are rendering their
Tyres, accompanied by. instrumental music the
good house wife is rendering the lyre'd.
Perhaps the future of Russia, depends upon the
heir.
The boy who threw a lighted match in an
empty whiskey barrel made a bungling mistake.
Beat buiscujt cannot be called apound cake.
cold in the head makes some men tight.
watch is a charm to pick pocket.
The eagle is talented bird.
Rain water won't make good drip coffee.
Church music is not retailed by the quire.
A handsome Miss Sue
Travelled far to the 500
To marry the Prince OF Zulu.
In the magnificent fort,
There was no time to court,
Till she went 70 the courts TO sue.
The broad shouldered man is sometimes narrow
minded.
1t takes the ship builder to mend his ways.
ALLEN PAYNE.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-12-30
Holiday Home Comings and Social
Events of the Past Week.


H. r. Richards spent Christmas
with his father, J. G.. Richards. in
Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. .'Sterrett
enjoyed their Christmas turkey
in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. s. Pyle and
daughter, Marian, were West
Grove visitors this week.
Miss Beulah Beauchamp, of Bal
timore, is the guest of Misses
Emily and Mabel Duyckinck.
Mrs. Carrie Riale and daughter,
Miss Nettie Riale, were the guests
this week of Harry Riale and fam
lily, of Baltimore.
Mrs. Dinah Gibson was given a
basket surprise by the pupils of
Miss A. Mabel Reynolds private
school on Christmas eve.
George Smith and family, of
Baltimore, were entertained on
Christmas by DIR. A. Ell. Smith and
daughter, Miss Addie Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Swartz, Mr..
and Mrs. w. K. Terry and son,
Harold, of Perkasie, Pa, were
Christmas visitors of Mr.. and Mrs.
IS. P. Ryan.
VIM. L. Atwater, produce and
commission merchant, of Barker.
N. Y, is visiting his sisters, Mrs.
Geo. Balderston and Mrs. Elwood
Bald arston, at Colora.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. N. Pratt, of
Springfield, ILL.,, Mr.. and Mrs. E.
F. Mearns and daughter, of Asbury
Park, are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. J. Mearns, of Zion.
M. G. Reeder and H. G. Nc
Dover are spending this week at
College Park, attending the meet
ings of the State Grange, State
Horticultural Society and the State
Corn Breeders Association.
Jane G. Balderston, of WELLESLEY
College, Bertha and Anne Baider-
ston, of Westtown school, daughters
of Geo. Balderston, and Mark
Balderston, of >Westtown, son of
Elwood Balderston, are spending
the holidays at their homes at
Colora.
VIM. Balderston, of the Idaho
Statesman, Boise City, who was
called to Washington to testify
upon the Smoot case before the
Senate committee, visited his old
home at Colora the past week. A
family gathering was held to cele-
brate the event, at the home of S.
Morris Jones at West Grove, on
the 26th inst, when Lloyd Balder-
ston and his descendants to the
number of forty were in attendance,
all the family except nine who
were too far away to assemble.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. H. Harrison,
of Oxford, are spending the holt
days with their daughter, Mrs. F.
d. Armstrong, of Altoona, Pa.
While there, they will visit the
Horseshoe Curve, Kittanning Point
and also take trip up the Nopso-
nonock Mountain, which is the
highest point in the Alleganies.
From this point one can view seven
counties and the state of Maryland.
If time permits they will visit
other places of interest before say
ing adieu to the "Mountain City.n
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-12-30
Mrs. Louisa Ewing.

Mrs. Louisa Ewing. wife of
Elisha R. Ewing, died at her home,
near Blake, ,on Wednesday morn
ing, Dec. Is, aged 81 years. The
funeral will be held Saturday,
31st inst. Service at the house at
1:30 p. NJ; interment at st. Johns
cemetery, Lewisville.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-12-30
Mrs. Mary A. Rhodes.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary A..
Rhodes was held on Friday last,
with interment at Elkton cemetery.
The deceased was a resident of
the First district, near Cecilton,
and was in her Goth year. Two
children survive, Harold E. Rhoads,
of Cecilton, and Mrs. John Wilkin
son, Of Philada.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-12-30
Walter Alexander.

The funeral of Walter Alex
ander, who died at the Maryland
General Hospital as the re.
suit of wounds inflicted at the
hands of his brcther-in-law, was
held Friday from the residence of
his father, Hiercronicus Alexander,
in the Sth district, with interment
at Bethesda.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-12-30
DIED.
Mrs. Martha e. 6heen.

Mrs. Martha E. Gheen died on
Tuesday evening, 9th inst, at the
home of her niece, Mrs. William
Hands, near Iron Hill, aged 81
years. The funeral will be held
Friday, Dec. 80, with interment at
Brandywine Cemetery, Whining
ton, Del.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-12-30

The Senate has confirmed the APP
pointment of RObt. ID. Alexander
as postmaster at Oxford, Pa.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-12-30
MARRIED
Ragan-Moore.

Luther Raglan, of Rowlandville,
and Miss Bessie @. Moore, of Pilot,
were married Dec. 28, at the M.
E. Parsonage. Perryyille, by Rev.
W. e. Greenfield.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-16
HOPES FOR RussrA,s DEFEAT.
Minister Say. yletory sy Japan would

Minister Says Victory by Japan Would
 Mean Much for Christianity.
 Chicago, May 15.--All the states of the Middle West, especially Indiana, Missouri, Texas, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee were well represented at the opening session of the Twentyfourth Annual Convention of the Cumberland Presbyterian Missionary Women's So- cieties which began here today.
 The annual sermon was delivered by the Rev. w. I. Darby, of Kirksville. Mo, who spoke on '%rhe Greatest War in the World" The speaker declared that Q victory for Japan would mean more for Christianity and civilization. because her strides in civilization are longer and surer than those of Russia.
 The unexpected military power dis- played by Japan, he declared, was in- directly the fruit of the civilization that has crept Into the little empire through the efforts of American mis-
 Pleas for the widening of the mis- sionary field were made by Mrs. Pres ton. of Texas: Mrs. IT. F. Butts, of Tex as; Mrs. I. l.. Steele. of Alabama; Mrs. L, g. Mitchell, of Missouri. and Mrs. w. J. Darby, of Evansville, Indiana, presi- dent of the board of missions.
 In answer to the plea for volunteers to the ranks of the foreign missionar- ies, Miss Jessie Riker. of OhIo, and Mrs. l.. A. Harlow, of California, who are delegates to the convention, offered their services and will be assigned a field of work before the convention closes Wednesday night
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-16
TEACHERS or JACKSON.
Program Arranged for an Institute to
 Be Held May 1z-zS.

Proxram Arranged for an Institute ts He Held May 24-zS. Scottsboro, May i5.--tSpeciaL) )--Ex- tensive preparations are being made for the Teachers Institute of Jackson County, to be held at Bridgeport. May 24-25. An elaborate program has been arranged by County Superintendent w. s. Bridges, and large number of teachers are expected. The public schools in this county have taken on new lease of life since the county has been redistricted and Jackson will now have some of the best taught pub lie schools in the State. The following is the program arranged for the occa- sion: Invocation-Rev. J. W. Grant. Song.
 Address of welcome--w. K. spilier: response. Prof. H. c. Barnard.
 Special music.
 Query Box opened for reception of questions.
 Agriculture--(a) our text book adopted, Miss Frances Caldwefl; (b) Discussion of compulsory law requiring schools, Joe D. Davis; (c) What the State and teachers owe the boys and girls who will spend their lives on the farm. W. W. Howard. Dinner. Queries Discussed--School govern ment. Prof. L. T. Grogan;
 Recitation--Miss Canna Wynn.
 Arithmetic--Prof. wm. Cooper. Educational Literature, Periodicals, etc.--L. s. Gillentine.
 Song; music. The Child. and Not the Knowledge. is the Center of the Teachers Endeav- ors--Dr. E. R. iEldridge.
 Music.
 Money into Manhood and Manhood into Money-Professor Condor.
 Recitatiof---Mrs. Gillentine.
 Wednesday morning, Sessin 9 a. m.
 Devotional exercises--Rev, I. o.,Mel- ton. Ab
 Queries discussed.
 General discussion of grammar.
 Methods on Teaching United States History-Prof. Graesbeck.
 Dinner.
 Spelling Bee in McGuffey's speller.
 Music.
 Queries discussed.
 Professional Training and Enthusi. asm-pr. E. R. Eldridge.
 Business session.
 Adjournment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-16
cANDIDATEs bon oFF LIenT
Small Sums Expended in the Campaign
 in flhernlNA r,nnanfY.

Small sums Expended in the Campaign in Cherokee County. Centre, May 15.-tSpecial. )-An exami- nation of the statements filed in the Pro bate office shows that the expenses of the various candidates in the recent pri- mary were comparatively light. I. l.. Brock. the nominee for Circuit Clerk. has the highest account. his nomination having cost him s59.5s. while F. B. May, defeated candidate for Commissioner, expended only $4.30. The several accounts arc as follows: For Probate Judge, J. L. Sawyer, $25.50; for Circuit Clirk, I. L.. Brock. $5s.53: W. w. Brandon. $3s.10; w. c. Stiff. $l7.S1: J. D. Cunningham. $16.50.
 For Tax Assessor-J. D. Wilder, s14.S5; R. D. Reed. s13.30; H. J. Baker, s20.25.
 For Collector--G. r. Blackburn, $2.6O; W. A. Cobb. $40; J. w. Livingston, sl6; J. A. Lumpkln, sl1.so; J. R. Lawrence. s6
 For Treasurer--A. S. Johnson. S15.5O; E. R. White, $36.75; W. A. Barker, s17.So.
 For Superintendent of Educatton-A. O.. Williams, SIS.
 For Commissioners-L. A. Daniel. $10.6O; G. G. Lawrence. $11.05: J. K. Richardson. S7.2O; G. L. Smith, $l4,5o; F. R. Ray, $4so.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-16
aFxeen Your ghlrtm On ,,

It Is said the St. Louis Exposition authorities have found 1t necessary to have series of signs painted to be posted in the Filipino village reading
 KEEP YOUR SHIRTS ONl or whatever Is the Filipino equivalent. much. but even this little. 1t is aaia. they have an unplt4s..... 4..
 moving at the most unexpected time and places. If they do this now it is not dificult to imagine what they will do when. the weather warns up. Their clothing, as described by a correspond- ent, when they wear it, consists in d narrow strip, called a gce-string. at ular about the hat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-16
NEWS OF HUNTSVILLE.
pr. Maye psuverlas oour.s Of [

Dr. Mayo Delivering Course of Lec-
 lures to Professor C0uncilI's School.
 Huntsville, May 5.--(Special. )--Dr. A. D. Mayo, of the United States Bureau of Education. has begun his fifth annual course of lectures to the students of the Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negroes. He will deliver half dozen lectures on education and pedagogy.
 Egbert Jones Camp. United Confeder- ate Veterans, held meeting last night and elected delegates to attend the re- union at Nashville. Miss Joanno Battle, daughter of J. W. Battle. was elected sponsor for the camp any was requested to appoint two maids of honor.
 The veterans here are protesting against the plan of the railroads to charge 25 cents additional for the validation of round trip tickets and 1t Is likely that some action will be taken in the matter by the brigade and probably the division headquarters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-16
[VEMJaa!nlla!V a!ll!V VIEW)ffegarFA )ffga FARMERS

in the K. I. I. League last season: short stop. P. s. smithwick. who played that position for Huntsville last year; left field. Lawson Paris, last season in the K. I. T. League: center field, Sheep Sawyer, the heaviest hitter in last years Decatur team and captain of the Pu- laski club; right field. Paul Minish, with Evansville in the Three l. League. The pitchers are Scott Holmes of the Three I. League: M. V. Pylant of the T. A. League, George Meyers of the Arkansas State League. Xsil Edwards of the Three l. League, and Dave Logan. one of the best twirlers of the local team last season.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-16
M1soALLnD HAIR roNrcs..
Most Hair Preparations Are Merely
 scalp Irritants, of No Value.

Most hair preparations are merely scalp irritants, miscalled hair tonics. When hair Is brittle, lusterless and be- gins to fall out. the dandrufr germ is getting fin it's deadly work at the root, sapping the vitality. Since science dis covered that dandrun is a germ disease there has been only one preparation put on the market that will actually destroy the dandruff germ, and that is New pros Hcrpicide. It quickly reduces scalp fever, destroys the germ; and the falling hair stops. and hair grows luxuriantly. Ask your druggist for Herpicide. It allays itching instantly. and permits the hair to grow. Sold by leading druggists. Send loc in stamps for sample to The Herpieide Co. De- troit, Mich. F. e. Fowler. Special Agent mon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-16
THE TRI-sTATE LEAGUE.
Opening Games of the Season Will B
 Played Today.

Huntsville May l5-(speciai. )-The opening games of the Tri-state League will be played tomorrow in Huntsville, Knoxville, Anniston and Decatur.
 The Huntsville team is considered to be the best the town has ever had, the line up being as follows:
 Catcher. T. A. Fisher. last year man. ager of the Tailadega. Ala, team and then catcher for the Decatur team of the T. S. League; first base, Harry Saillard, who played the same position for Hunts vile last year; second hase. Newt AtlSin- son. of last years Huntsville team; third base, Clifford Thomas. with Clarksville
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-16
London,s Big Bank comb,ne.

In London banking combination is now in progress that will put the two background This is the comblfaation of the biggest of the London banks and one that ranks thirteenthl on the list. or the Lloyds Bank. Limited, ana Banking Company, Limited. The new combined London bank will be tIte largest banking institution in the world and will overshadow even the big Gov land and those of the French, Germars and Russian nations
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-16

Mrs. F. P. Wallace. wife of former Dep. uty Sheriff F. P. Wallace, died Satur. day at the home of her father, MT. S. L. Berney. near Lanett. and her remains were buried in West Point. Ga, today Mrs. Wallace had been an invalid for a number of years and her death had been exoected
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-16

Free trip to the st, LOuis ExpOsi- tiOni How would you Iike to have Ones The Advertiser will give you a ten dRys' trip, with an expenses paia. Read about it in the full page aavsru tIsement on another page.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-16
ATHLETES FAILED TO CONTEST.
Aged Citizens Endurance Contest fI
 Not Pulled on.

ABeu OAthNeM@ k1n0urnMce contest ta
 Not Pulled on.
 Phenix City, May 15.--(Special.) )-- Thomas Clack of PhenIx City, aged S9. and Jesse Allen of Columbus, aged 103, did not run, jump and wrestle In yes terdays athletic contests at Wildwood Park, Columbus, showing that even youth is subject to indisposition The two old men were In fine form yester- day morning. but 1t was decided to de- fer the contest until the afternoon, as it was thought the crowd would be larger then.
 Mir. Allen was disappointed in the af- ternoon, however, by a momentary weakness which caused him to decide to defer the athletic exhibition until he should be in perfect form. and so boarded a street car for the city, great ly to the disappointment of Mir. Clack and the others at the park
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-16
CIonIng of Gadsdep schools,

Gadsden, May 5.-(Speeiai, )--The Gadsden public schools will close prosperous term this week with ap- propriate exercises, Owing to the fact that the board of education has added another grade to the course. there VIII be no graduates this term. The Alum nj Association win present the play.