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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-01
LITTLE JACK HoRNER.

Only an Up to Date ssGrafters' In the
Days of King Hal.
The origin of the poetical jingles
known as nursery ballads is In some
few cases well known. Thus 1.-THE fine
lady with rings ON her fingers and
bells on her toes" refers to the pilgrim
age Of the queen consort Of one Of the
English kings passing through Ban
bury, where cross was set up to mark
her nights resting place, and ending
at Charing Cross.
The ballad of Little Jack Homer
is based on the following facts: In the
time Of Henry WILL, Immediately after
his breach with the pope, commission
ers were sent throughout the country
to seize the church lands.
One Of the commissioners sent into
the west of England, that portion re-
ferred to in Kingsley's Westward
Ho," was John Horner. About ten miles
from Bath and five from Prone, both
in the county of Somerset, lies the Hor-
ner estate, which has remained in the
possession of the Horner family ever
since the above John Homer. when
despoiling the church Of its lands for
the benefit Of King Hal, managed to
grab a considerable slice for himself
and thus originated among the sur
rounding country folk the ballad refer
ring to Little Jack Horner.
He put in his thumb.
And he pulled out q plum.
the plum being the Horner estate. The
matter was referred to some years
back in one Of the leading Bristol
papers.-H. Smith in New York Times.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-01
NOTICE.

ICEALED PROPOSALS will be received on or
- before December 80. 1905. at II O'Clock noon
by the Secretary Of the Board of Trustees OF West
Nottingham Presbyterian Church for the position
of SEXTON of said church from the 25th day OF
March A. D.. 1906, to the 2hth day of March. A. D.
1907. Said applicant must reside on the premises
and must take charge of the church, chapel and
grounds surrounding the same the cemetery and
fences He must agree to devote his entire time
to the work. and will be allowed the use of the
sections house free of charge. All revenue from
grave digging and care of lots. well as the sale
of lots. shall be turned over to the Treasurer Of
said Board of Trustees at stated periods according
to the fixed schedule of prices. The proposal
must state the sum of money for which the appli-
cant will agree to perform these services in the
manner set forth for the year above stated. The
Trustees reserve the right to reject any and all
proposals.. The above notice is in accordance
with the adopted custom of the Board to advertise
annually for sexton. 1t Is to be understood,
however, that each proposal will receive due con-
sideratien. NJ. KIRK, Secy
West Nottingham. Md.,( Rising Sun Md.
December 1, 1905. ! At
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-01

Statement copied from an old manu-
script: .'In the Founding Hospital the
Boys are bound apprentices. the Won.
en- when manageable are conducted In
procession thro' We streets. and any
Young Man who see one He wd
wish for Wife is at liberty to mark
Her by throwing his handkerchief
The further formalities required pre-.
vious to matrimony are not stated
Perhaps this peculiar custom is the
origin of the expression throwing the
handkerchief" -Nineteenth Century.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-01

do you see much difference between
Americans and EnglishmenY' a hand.
some, spoiled English guardsman d
said to have asked sparkling Amer.
lean girl newly arrived In London so
ciety.
"Oh. yes" was her quick reply
.'Over there the men admire us; here
we are expected to admire you"
They say the astonished soldier al
most fell or his chair at the unexpect-
edness of 1t.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-01
Himself n yactsm.

A Harvard sophomore was reciting
memorized Grafton In one Of the
classes in public speaking. After the
first two sentences his memory failed.
and look of blank despair came over
his face. He began as follows:
Ladies' and gentlemen, Washington
is dead. Lincoln is dead Then, for
getting. he hesitated moment and
continued, ''and-I-I am beginning to
feel sick myself. Boston Herald.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-01
w. C. T. u.
Meeting OF the County Executive
In Risinu Sun.


The Woman's Christian Temper.
ance Union met in LIST Executive in
the M. E. church, Rising Sun, on
Thursday, November 23rd, at 1880
o'clock. All county officers pres
emit and six Of the eight Unions OF
the county were represented. The
meeting was opened with Devo.
tional, conducted by Mrs. A. r.
Brown.
The first subject of consideration
was the Evangelistic department.
The chair appointed the months Of
December and May for holding al
least two meetings, in each local
Union. Six of the Unions were
asked to contribute not less than
fifty cents each toward furnishing
the reading room at Fort Wash.
ington. Mrs. Abrahams led in
noontide prayer.
As the county treasury is SO often
in need of funds it was moved that
the treasurer ask each local Union
to contribute a free will offering al
the rate of five cents per member
to that purpose.
The afternoon session opened
with prayer by the Secretary. The
departments were taken up and
much enthusiasm was manifested
along all lines of work.
The subject of endeavoring to
organize new Unions caused much
discussion and the work will be
taken up in the near. future.
The Superintendent of Legisla
ton and Enforcement of Law
sounded a note of warning in ref
erence to the anti canteen law, as it
is feared there will be an effort
made this coming Congress to re
peal the law.
The State Loyal Temperance Lie.
gion Superintendent asked for con.
tributions from County L. I. LIS
toward new banner to replace the
old one burned in the Baltimore
fire of February, 1908.
Mrs. G. s. Pyle, recently return.
ed delegate from the National Con.
yention at Los Angeles, was pres
ent and gave an interesting paper
on the White Ribbon Special as il
sped westward, carrying the largest
number of delegates ever yet il
attendance. Special gifts met them
at every turn and never has such
free hospitality been shown the
White Ribbon host. Mrs. Pyle
showed a beautiful white silk
badge with hand painted Califor.
mia poppy upon it, one of the many
favors they received while in thai
sunny cline.
The Executive closed with sing.
ing "God be with you till we mee1
again.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-01

Gerald = The faddists claim that
yawnlng Is a most healthful and beau
flying exercise. Gladys-Well. II that
opinion gains ground Cholly Sapphead
will become much more popular with
The charlottesville Courier-Journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-01

The new bridge across the Octo-
raro at Griest's Fording has been
completed and the work Of grading
the road on each side is being
pushed with vigor, the prospects
being that the structure will be
thrown open to travel in short
time.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-01
The Woman's Paper.

THE SUN Is the best type OF . newspaper, NOR.
ally and intellectually In addition 20 the news OF
the day. 1t publishes the best features that can be
presented. such as fashion articles and miscellan.
eous writings from men and women Of note and
prominence 1t iz an educator OF the highest
character. constantly stimulating to noble ideals
In individual and nAtioaal lite.
THE SUN II Published on Sunday a. we'll ~
every other day OF the week.
By mail the daily sun. - year; including the
Sunday Sun. 81. The sunday Sun alone. 81 year.
Address
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-01

your money or your life" srowied
the footpad.
Take me iife.'' responded the Irish-
man. "I'm savin' me money for mo
old age."-Cleveland Leader.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-01
The National Bank of Rising Sun, Md.

THE PRESENT is the day of opportunity. Do not
Form the habit Of regularly saving portion of your
income and thus be assured of independence and comfort
your later years.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-01

Manufacturing sorrow is ous Of the
worst Of sins.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-01
The Farmers Paper.

THE SUNS market reports and commercial col.
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err the merchant. and tho broker in touch with the
markets of Baltimore. Norfolk. Charleston. New
York Chicago Philadelphia and all other import
ant points in the United States and other
All OF which the reader gets for one cent
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-01
THE SUN AT ONE CENT
is the Cheapest High Glass Paper
In the United States.

THE SUMS special Correspondents throughout
the United States. weli as In Europe. China
Japan. the Philippines. Porto Rico. Cuba. and In
every other part OF the world make 1t the greetss,
newspaper that can be printed.
Its Washington and New York bureaus are among
the best In the Omitted States and give THE SUN 3
readers the earliest Information upon all import.
ant events In the legislative and financial csnters
of the country
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-01
NOTICE TO eUNNERs.

All persons are forbidden trespassing on the
premises OF the undersigned with dog or gun,
and all so trespassing will be liable to prosecution
G Richards 81 Reynolds.
WITH Robertson Haines Job
AEAdditional names will be published under
this notice until January LIST for Is cents each.
aSTrespass notices, printed on muslin, on sale
at this Office.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-01
Notice to Creditors.

Notice to Creditors.
Notice Is hereby given that the undersigned
have obtained from the Orphans Court for Cecil
county letters 1estamentary on the personal es-
tate OF
WILLIAM RICHARDS,
late of said county, deceased All persons having
claims against the said deceaseds estate are here
by warned to exhibit the same. with the vouchers
thereof duly authenticated, to the undersigned,
ON or before the 18th day OF May, 1906
otherwise they may, by law, be excluded from all
benefits of said deceased's personal estate. All
indebted tn said estate are requested to make i'm
mediate payment to the subscribers.
Given under our hands and seals this 28th day
of October 1906 IVAN W. RICHARDS,
ELVA M. RICHARDS.
Executors of William Richards, decd.
Test THos. B. MILLER, Register. 17n6t
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-01

cHAs. s. PYLE, Y. Prest. HI RICHARDS, Cashier.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-11-09
The Prospsctor

Ina recent lecture on the ''The Laboratory and the Gold Mine,r by Prof. :. L. Bigelow, of the Uni versity of Michigan, emphasizing the need of mining and scientific research, and the absolute require ment of technical skill in mining he said that time was when the treasure seeker in the mountain needed only a pan in which to wash the saud to determine if the prospect wa a good one, but that nowadays the first requisite was the installation of costly machine " and that the day of the pros-. pector was over.
 It is singular how this latter idea clings to the minds of so many people, possibly it is because of their environment. The professor wLs right in recounting the achieve ments of mining and metaliurgical science and in stating that knowl- edge of the sciences. connected herewith is absolutely necessary for success; but he was wrong in assuming that the day of "the pros-
 
 pector Is past" IL Is not, and it would be sorry day tor the min- ing industry if it were. The pros pector with his pan, his scanty out fit and his patient, humble work. Is still the avaut courier of the mining industry oi America, He Is still the sturdy pioneer that blazes the way and makes the initial discovery that renders pos sible the mining camp and all the busy life that clusters round great mining property. As the acorn holds within its tiny cup the potentiality of the mighty oak, so in the kit of the lrospector is the germ of the great subsequent in- vestment-the development of the mine, the purchase of machinery and the outlay of vast sums of money. Y.-Scientific Press.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-11-09

While going down on the santa Clara, Stenographer Jeffries was suffering somewhat from seasick- ness. One day while leaning over the rail and showing in very ex- pressive manner that each roll ot the boat was causing him to feel sicker, the judge happened to pass by, and noticing Jefiries' plight tapped him on the shoulder and said Anything can do for you Jeffries?"
 "Ies" answered the other in a mournful tone, You will do me great favor by overruling this me- tion."
The Alaska prospector., 1905-11-09
Since the cour. left town las,

Since the court left town last spring the municipal government has been unable to obtain a cent of the license money upon which it relies for support of schools, and to meet the running expenses of the town. The money has been tied up in the hands of the federal authorities by the red tape which requires an order from the judge. the clerk and half dozen others before 1t can be turned into the town treasury, where 1t belongs. This works a hardship on the mu- n:cipality. but there seems to be no remedy except to secure the pas sage of bill taking the collection of licenses within incorporated towns out of the hands of the fed eral authorities, and giving the power to the town councils. This would be the logical solution of the problem, as the money goes to the city eventually anyway. It would insure the speedy collection of li- censes, and put the granting of liquor licenses in the hands of the municipality instead of the court, which is absent from the town ten months of the twelve. A bill of this kind will be introduced at the next session of congress. and should receive the support of all sections of Alaska, as it would ben eft every incorporated town in the district.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-11-09

can fancl>cO, Nov. S-Ihe re- suit of the election here was an- nounccd from the tower of the Chronicle building by the explo- sion of boombs. Through an acci- dent the building caught fire from one of the bombs and the upper portion of the building was entire ly destroyed, while the lower floors were badly damaged by water. The library was also partially de- stroyed.
 London, Nov. 7-Sir George Will Hams, founder of the Young Men's Christian Association. and it's pres dent for twenty years, died here to-day.
 San Francisco, Nov. Trapped in his room and surrounded by pc- lice. Milton Andrews to-day shot his companion, Muldia Olivia, and then put a bullet in his own brain. He Is wanted for the murder of Bessie Boulton, at Colorado Springs year ago, and of horseman Ellis, from Australia. at Berkeley about a month ago.
 San Francisco, Nov. S-Mavor Eugene E. Schmitz, of the Labor Union ticket was reelected by about II 900 plurality. This is his second term. The Union ticket is thought from the count so far, to have won all the places.
 New York, Nov. 7-There is con- siderable uncertainty about the re- suit of the mayoralty contest. All parties are working hard. Coloni- zation of voters is expected on the part of Tamany, but to ward this off over a thousand warrants have sworn out for repeaters. The three candidates for mayor are all con tident of victory. A Hearst meet ing was held last night in the larg- est hall in the city, but twenty thousand people were present who could not gain admission to the hall. Every inch of space was oc- cupied by an enthusiastic crowd.
 Washington, Nov. 7-In response 10 requests from the Jewish pcU- pie that this country intercede with Russia for the Jews who are being massacred and tortured. President Roose$elt informed Oscar Strauss that this country cannot make any representations to the Russians re- garding these atrocities. He added that he was watching the massacre with deep sorrow, and hoped that the Russian government would fe able soon to control the mobs which were committing such horrible cruelties.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-11-09
Notice of Forfeiture
Valdez. Alasks, Aug. 2l. 1895

'D-"NNs -A-d'Aes aug ls 4SLs To C. TJosEvIG and HEKNAS MEYER:
 You and each of you aie hereby notified tha [ have expended. during th- year I9J4. one named quartz mining claims, in iabor and i'm PsSycments, to wit: The Little Bonanza lode claim, duly recorded in book c Al Tag. .45 of mining locations in the office of The r,- eCsieF oI the aidez Recording District Alas ka tAe Bull Dog" lode claim, duly recorded III booA C., at page 5O5 of said records; Ihe N"r"ay lode ciz-tn- dlly recorded in book Hs al page Ee oi said records All 0f the l,rv,. named sla4fils are situated near the Kenuieaf glacier, n The Valdez mining district and Dis tf!rt oi Alaska and thAI l. JaIn.s Mccarthy during the year l9ui, in order fo hold ss id claims Under : he provisions or section 23.i of Inc Revised Statutes If the Enited States and ine amendments thereto, eOncerning annual labor Hlul mining C aims, being the anaBuf required tl nis.d sad claims for the wear end ll.s bvs D-r sisls l@-i, have eXpen,!ed One i-1rt.Fsl '1l!-is H. annual assessment work upon each oi 2 D f.e saia claims.
 Atu II within Di..ety days of the U,srsoual tie plbii-'.i-9l taE i, you fail or refuse to toAtrl3u-e yUsr isTeEuF ion of such exD-uGf- ti4Fe Hpsi each or any oi said claims y6ur in tetss; Iii Aaid claims iT in any either of them VIII bete'iHe ihe p-upersy of Inc subscriber htfeuntO, g0uf e-s-ss 4 Ter, HaO has made inc law.
 This noti .e does not preclude either of yo,, From eonfri fuiiEe EoIr proportion of such s.x- pendltuFe upon eiile- Of said mining claim. and preventing furfei.GEe Of your interest in either oi said mining -eiaiHls upon which such payment Is made.
 JAMES MCCARTHY First date of publication Arg 2i Iss5 Lasf dale oi publication Noyem Der g. lst5.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-11-09

Godfrey Chealander says that ii Seattle fails to carry through the project of an Alaska fair, the peo- pie of Alaska will be very sore, ana 1t will seriously effect the business relations now existing between the places. What an overpowering conceit Chealander must have to imagine that it cuts any ice with Alaskans whether his sideshow comes off or not.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-11-09

As an evidence of the feeling among Nome residents toward Col. William T. Perkins, the real pro- moter of the Seattle convention, and candidate for the governorship, he barely succeeded in getting his name at the bottom of the list of delegates elected at Nome to attend the convention, receiving only 2l4 votes while the others ran as high as 456.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-11-09

About month now and congress will be in session. Then is the time that Alaska will get some free advertising. Between all of the promoters who will try for govern ment assistance to their railroad projects the congressman and sen- ators ought to find out that there is such a place as Alaska, and pos sibly learn few truths about the country.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-11-09

The estimates of the secretary of the interior for appropritions for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1907. contains the items of $15,O ,OOO for reindeer in Alaska and $lOO,OOO tor education in the territory, of the latter being an increase of $5O,- oOO over the appropriation for the current year.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-11-09

The Seattle spirit" is still alive as IS evidenced by tine recent hold, up of street cars in the suburbs The proceeds were not large. but nothing Is too small for the disci. pies of the spirit" to tackle.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-11-09

One day week looking after your own affairs is better than seven days per week in attending to the business of other people.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-11-09

The abdication of the autocratic power of the Czar does not seem to have caused the cessation of rioting in Russia that was expected.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-11-09

Three tons of ore, curios and other products of Alaska, which were on exhibit at Portland, have been moved to Seattle for per mant exhibit at the Alaska club.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-11-09

At Butte. Montana, William Frost started in to cut his wife's throat with razor when she grabbed a shotgun and fired both barrels, blowing his head from his shoulders. This is the first killing frost of the season.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-11-09

While repairing the Alaska cable recently the Burnside found it necessary to remove twelve miles of the cable, which was defective in some way.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-11-09
Forfeiture Notice.

ALASKA MINING AND DEvELOPAESr COMPANY HEADerARIERs AT ,T. LorIs, Mo:
 You are hereby notified that he undersigned has performed your share of one hundred dol lars worth Of work for eaen of the yea ars of lyiI -ls- lss5s iesi aad lsEi, on the placer iniaing eislia situated on Slate Cfsek, Alaska. known as the 'st Anne" Said claim was ioeateI June 2, lSs Recorded June z., lsD, in Book l. laa.s., ll3 'Hisaa Mining Records. in Alaska ssid ,-x- Penditure was made in order to hold said claim under the provisions Of section gs,I of the Revised Statutes OI tLe United states. and aiaeidInents thereto. concerning aanuHl gork on mining claims being ihs amount rsls.i- i 10 hold said claims until Des-umbsr 2l-f 1ssi And il, st The expiration of ninety days :r..fr, The publication rf this notice yoM fSii or refg.se to contrib T. yOar proportion If saien ex.e.tli- lure as e.s-owneF, your interest iJ said mining tiain Sii. become the prspzrty If th. n.if s-- ssnel A A- Powell, your ef-owmer B aO has made iae required expenditnre. 0r ps .d for tie same, according to the terms nf said ses.ti. D.
 A. A- FoAELL- First publication Aug. s I9s5
 Last publication Nov > Ist5.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-11-09
Notice.

Owing to increased transporta- ton facilities the Copper Center Mining and Trading Go. will, after Aug. l, reduce the prices of pro- visions twenty per cent.
 The world is not so small but there is room for an.. Do not get in your own way by trying to shove someone else off the h.
 Houses-Furnished or uniur- nished, for sale or to rent. See Valdez Real Estate Agency.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-11-09

Do not condemn man for play ing the fool until you know his motive.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-11-09

First date of publication Arg. 2i. 1895. Last date of publication Noyem Der g 1915.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-10-10
Making Their Home in Richmond

Making Their Home in Richmond
An interesting item to their many Rich
n1ond friends is taken from the Index
Appeal of recent date, recounting the
promotion of Mr.. Dula and the removal
of himself and wife to Richmond 1t fol-
lows:
Mr.. Grover Carr Dula, who has for
several years been in charge of the stem
merry In this city of the American To-
bacco Company, has been ordered to
Richmond, put in charge of the large
stelnmery there and made general man
ager Of district comprising the cities
of Richmond, Norfolk, Jynchburg and
Petersburg. His headquarters will be
in Richmond for the present.
Mr.. Dulas father is one Of the general
officers of the American Tobacco Com
pany, but the advancement Of the son
is alone due to the fact that each posi-
ton occupied by him has been filled with
skill and ability, and secured results TO
the company.
During his residence in this city he has
won the regard Of the people and has
also won wife, Miss Edith Meredith
Hope.
While all are pleased that 50 young
a man has received such high honor. We
nevertheless regret his removal from our
midst.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dula are now at the
Jefferson and will shortly take house.