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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-11-17
Susquehanna and Elk River I'm
provement.

Chief of Engineer Alexander
Mackenzie in his report on river
and harbor Improvements, makes
the following mention of work in
the Susguehanna and Elk river
The existing project for the Sus-
quehanna river at Havre de Grace,
is to give a channel Is feet deep at
mean low water below Havre de
Grace and to remove the shoal
opposite Watson Island, above
Havre de Grace, to a depth of s
feet at the same stage of the tide,
at an estimated cost of $168, 900.
The amount expended on that pro-
iect to June 80, 1905, was $83, 800,
and resulted in dredging portion
of the channel below Havre de
Grace to a depth of Is feet at mean
low water and partially removing
the shoal opposite Watson Island.
With the funds now available it
is proposed to remove the balance
of the shoal opposite Watson Is
land and to continue dredging in
the channel on the shoal about
1000 feet below Havre de Grace.
The maximum draft that can be
carried at mean low water over the
shoalest part of the channel under
improvement is IL feet. The
stream is navigable to Port Deposit,
about five miles above the mouth
of the river.
The River and Harbor bill of
March last carried an appropria-
ton of $4,000 for the maintenance
of the Elk river. 1t is proposed
to expend this sum in removing
shoals that have formed in the
channel, dredging to begin at the
fertilizer works and continue down
stream. The amount expended on
this improvement to June 20, 1905,
is $63, ,165, of which $46,500 was
on previous projects. The max
imum draft that can be carried at
mean low water over the shoalest
part of the river is 81 feet. The
stream is navigable to Elkton,
about 16 miles from the mouth of
the river.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-11-17
Will OF Alfred Ford.

By the will of Alfred Ford, for.
merly of North East, but late of
Washington, d. c., a copy of which
has been filed in the Registers Of
flee at Elkton, the south side of the
double brick house on the east side
of Main street, North East, is devils
ed to his daughter, Ella s. Ford,
and the north end is given to his
daughter, Mary Elizabeth. His
son, John, is bequeathed $500 in
cash, His brick yard lots in North
East and the home farm which he
inherited from his father, is devils
ed to his three children above nam
ed. To his nephew Edwin Ford, is
devised lots No. 80, 40, and 42 sit
mated ON Walnut street, "Perkins
ville," North East. His residence
in Washington, No. ala, Second
street, 8. E., together with all
household effects, is devised to his
wife, Mary M. Ford; also an annu-
ity Of $1,000. The residue of the
estate is devised to his three chill.
dren above named, in equal shares.
The will bears date October 20,
1904, and is witnessed by Isaac 81.
Ford, M. Elizabeth McVey and j.
Murdoch Clark. The will was ad-
mitted to probate in Washington,
on September l5, 1905.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-11-17
HOW THE MISSIONARIES DIED.
Shocking Details OF the Chinese
Massacre At Lien Chow.

Letters have been received by
friends in this neighbOrhood from
Mrs. j. r. Peale, dated the day
previous to the massacre in which
she states that she believed there
was trouble ahead, as the Chinese
were watching them very closely,
even going so far as to throw
searchlights upon chem at night.
The letters are short and are writ
ten in disheartening strain, show.
ing plainly that when Mrs. Peale
saw the true condition of affairs in
China it was entirely different from
what had been anticipated. Mrs.
Peale's former letters to her friends
had been of extreme length and
abounded in hope and cheer.
Recent dispatches from Hong
kong give the following details OF
the massacre
"Dr. Machle, the American mis-
sionary who escaped the massacre
at Lien chou, adds horrifying de-
tails of the atrocities committed ON
the American women. When the
disturbances began the mob seized
Miss Chestnut aud Mrs. Machle and
exposed them to public view in the
Chinese Temple. Amy Machle,
the Doctors 1O-year. old child, was
carried off and flung alive into the
river. The rioters stripped Miss
Chestnut naked and flung her into
the river. While the two were
struggling in the water three Chi
namen speared them with tridents.
Miss Chestnut's body and Amy
Machle's head were pierced. Mrs.
Machle appealed to the rioters, but
the mob stoned her brains out,
stripped the body and flung it into
the river. The mob then captured
Mr.. and Mrs. Peale, stripped them
naked, exposed them for fifteen
minutes, clubbed Mr.. Peale to
death in his wife's presence, and
subsequently killed Mrs. Peale in
the same brutal Manner
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-11-17
Cold Wave.

The cold wave which struck
this section Monday night sent the
mercury down to l8s by Tuesday
morning. During Monday night
there was a slight sprinkle of rain
and furry of snow. The cold
snap continued Tuesday and We'd
nesday, the weather moderating in
the evening, when shower occur
ed. Some thermometers in the
neighborhood recorded I5s degrees
on Wednesday morning, the cold
est of the season,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-11-17
Wants Franchise For Gas plant

A, Grant Riohwine of Mechanics
burg, Pa, is endeavoring to secure
a franchise for the laying of gas
mains along the streets of Havre de
Grace for the purpose of furnishing
gas for lighting, heating and cook
ing. The ordinance is to be an
exclusive one for fifteen years, the
city at the expiration of that time
to have the right to purchase the
plant at actual cost, plus five per
cent, less the deduction for wear
and tear on plant, to be agreed
upon by arbitration.
In consideration of the granting
of the franchise he agreed to give
to.the city, free of charge, sufficient
gas for heating the present city Jail,
lookup and City Council room.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-11-17
The Shippers Reward Paid.

Governor Warfield last week sent
Deputy Warden Riggin, of the
Maryland Penitentiary, a check for
1000, the amount of the reward
offered by the State for the capture
and conviction of the murderer of
Albert Constable. There were two
other claimants of the reward,
members of the Wilmington police
force who arrested Shippers on the
charge of horse stealing, but Gov
ernor Warfield decided in Warden
Higgins favor after careful con-
sideration of all claims.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-11-17
WEDDING BELLS CHIME.
A Brilliant Wedding At West Nottingham
Presbyterian Church Last Evening.
THE WARD---DUYCKINCK .NUPTIALS.

dining room were very prettily
decorated with potted plants and
chrysanthemums.
Those who received with the
bride aud groom were Mrs. A. L.
Duyckinck, mother of the bride,
who wore a handsome gown of
pearl crepe de. chene over pearl
taffeta, Miss Ann Lindsay Ward of
Pittsburg, sister of the groom, who
wore beautiful white lace gown,
over chiffon and taffeta, and the
BRIDES attendants.
The BRIDES travelling gown was
brown chiffon taffeta, with hat to
match.
On Tuesday evening the groom
entertained his attendants at din
ner at the Bellevue.Stratford, in
Philadelphia, and on Wednesday
evening after the rehearsal Miss
Duyckinck gave a dinner at her
home in honor of the wedding
party.
The bride was the recipient OF
very many handsome and valuable
presents, including silverware, cut
glass, bric-a brac, a handsome silk
flag, and other articles, both useful
and ornamental. Mr.. A. L.
Duyckinck's present to the bride
was a Bible and a check for one
thousand dollars.
The BRIDES presents to her maids
were gold crescent pins.
The groom's presents to, his at
tendants were black silk watch fObs
with Roman gold charms, on which
was engraved thier monograms.
A large number of guests were
present from Ohio, Pittsburg, Phil
adelphia and other points in Penn
sylvania and the surrounding
neighborhood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ward left on a
special train for California, where
they will spend a month. Upon
their return they will reside in
Wilkinsburgh, Pa, and will be at
home to their friends after Feb. list.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-11-17
Ducking Poor.

The gunners on the Susquehanna
flats report but few ducks being kill
ed, on account of their scarcity.
More canvas backs are being bag
ged than black or red heads. and
ready sales are made, the prevail
ing prices being canvasbacks. $3.50
to 80 so; red heads, 81. 90 to $3.50;
ruddies, $1.00, and black heads, So
to 20 cents the pair.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-11-17
Murphy-Mlley.

Miss s. Ella Wiley, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Rankin Wiley, of
Pleasant Grove, and Mr.. j. Hughes
Murphy, of Philadelphia, were
married Wednesday, 8th inst, at
the home of the BRIDES parents, by
Rev. j. T. Nesbitt, of Catonsville
Presbyterian chhrch.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-11-17
Davidson-Noyes.

Ex-Mayor Robert G. Davidson,
of Baltimore, and Miss Laura Ban
ming Noyes, of Port Deposit, were
married in New York on Wednes-
day. The couple figured in a SEN
sational elopement in May last, as a
result of which Mrs. Davidson
sued for diverse, which was grant
ed on Nov. 10, she being allowed
$50, 200 permanent alimony.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-11-17
MaxWell-Lovett.

Miss Nora Lovett and Mr.. James
FL. Maxwell were married at the
home of Samuel D. Fryer, near
Colora, yesterday afternoon at two
O'Clock, Rev. Saml. Polk officiating,
and Miss Mary Fryer rendering the
wedding march.
Those invited to witness the GER
emony were Mr.. aud Mrs. s. D.
Fryer and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. T. Fryer and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Andrew Wiley, Mrs. Annie
and Miss Adda Tosh, Mrs. Wesley
Nickle, Miss Lou Way, Misses
Miriam and Esther Maxwell.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-11-17

W. 81. Cole, Jr., has purchased
the house and lot at Perryville be-
longing to Mrs. Cecil Wardell for
$50.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-11-17

The Hartford County Circuit
Court convened at Bel Air on
Monday.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-11-17
Darrow-Barton.

Mrs. Josiah L. Barton, of Pleas
ant View Pa, announces the mar
riage of her daughter, May r., to
Mr.. Charles Whitney Darrow, on
Tuesday, Nov. IA. Mr.. and Mrs.
Darrow will reside at Princeton,
New Jersey.
Miss Barton was a few years ago
principal of the Friends Normal
Institute of this town and has
host of friends in this section.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-11-08
SOME CHRISTMAS PRESENTS A BOY Can MAKE.

IT IS not a difficult matter 20 make many
tusefui objects that VIII be very accepta-
Able as presents. and for those who Woula
Ike some suggestions a few IDEAS are
Illustrated here that any smart boy can
follow and as a result some very attrac-
tive objects viii be made
An Umbrella stand.
substantial umbrella stand IS shown
FRI one Of the Illustrations, and in construc-
ton IL is very simple, being made from
white wood or pine boards three-quarters
Of an inch in thickness.
Two boards are cut thirty inches long
and ten inches wide for the front and
back. and for the sides two more boards
are cut thirty inches long and eight inches
wide.
The front and back board are nailed TO
the edges Of the side boards with long
slim steel wire nails. and a bottom board
is cut and fitted 20 the lower end Of the
box, where II is securely held with more
OF the long slim nails.
A China Rack.
For the dining room a china rack would
be an acceptable present to mother, and
the one shown in the illustration is quite
an easy one to make. 1t consists OF three
shelves. two side plates and two thin
rails. The side plates are thirty inches
high, with three nOtches cut in them, as
shown in figure IA, and the shelves can
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-11-08
90 AEzREUll2BlX 90

measure thirty-six inches long. Of three
different widths and rounded at the ends,
four inches IN from which nOtches are cut,
as shown In figure lib.
A window seat and shoe box. q very use
ful piece OF furniture for a bed or dress
ing room, is in the shape Of a box with
side arms and back as SHOWN in the illus
trauon. It is a very SIMPLE affair to
construct. and is made from a box. two
sides and a back board, then upholstered
with denim and cretonne.
A window BOX.
There are many ways to make window
boxes, but for a-simple and inexpensive one
the illustration AFFORDS a good suggestion.
Obtain some boards six inches wide and
three-uuarters or seven-eighths Of an inch
in thickness, planned on both sides OF
them construct box from six to eight
inches wide, six inches high. and long
enough to I'll the window sill it may rest
on.
The corners and bottom must be securely
fastened with screws and the inside Of the
box can be lined with zinc to protect the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-11-08

and candy and lighting million little can
dies"
Bette was a long time falling to sleep
that night for her active brain had been
fed too royalty. But the bewitchlng story
was completely swallowed and an over
whclming longing had arisen to see for
herself the forest Of trimmed Christmas
trees.
Bette was supremely happy. Six pennies,
shaken rather guntily from her cherished
emma pig, werC securely tied in corner
Of her handkerchief. The car was not full,
and she had ventured TO lneel upon the
seat, 10 enjoy 20 the extreme the unusual
excitement Of a ride in the trolley tt was
all a highly entertaining panorama, but
the little girl was anxious for the mOnoto-
nous rows or dingy brick houses to give
way to the open lots and finally to the
fields and woods. for which she was bound.
Her revery was interrupted BY the con-
Iductor's demand Of fare"
Coin far?' asked the conductor as Bet
tie gave him her three pennies.
Yes. quite q ways Out there And
the child waved her hand vaguely toward
the place where the tracks seemed to
meet pointing 90 a land of promise
sure you know where you're to git orr
when we reach the woods"
"Oh, Browns Woods and the conductor
looked relieved as he passed down the
Iaisle
Humming to herself. Bette watched the
houses, now scattered over drearv lots
where goats and children played on the
great ash heaps. until, further still from
the city. the car began passing pleasant
little homesteads, displaying at their win
|dows wreaths Of holly and OF evergreen.
I Browns WoOdsi Here you are. little
girlF' the conductor shouted Bette.
trustful and happy, said a shy "goOdby''
20 the man as he helped her OF with a
playful warning not 10 "git lost"
Browns Woods seemed to be a general
store and a few wretched houses. Bette
looked about her with a sinking heart.
The woods. dark but promising. were
quite a distance beyond the settlement, but
the child set bravely out.
I As she became tired her feet grew numb,
for in spite of the stout half soled shoes the
cold had struck through. The poor child
was terrified and for the first time began
to think OF home She had found not even
a solitary evergreen tree, but she still
believed them to be there, and as the
Z Christmas eve settled down over the
/ gloomy woods she rehearsed to herself ali
I the details OF Toms wild story this time
/ remembering his saving clause. that only
old people could see the wonderful vision
Of Santa Claus stepping from tree to tree,
trimming the swaying branches and light
/ ing the little candles.
Bette listened. painfully intent. Then,
with a sob and a shiver, she stumbled on.
She put her hand IN her pocket for her
handkerchief, but she had lost it. The dis
lance covered by the trolley. in reality sew
eral miles, was FAR greater to her childish
estimation. She felt herself to be at the
North Pole Of the earth and lacking the
+ three cents which had the wizards power
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-11-08

ing. and IS not beyond the ability % an9
smart boy 60 make.
OF tonEued and grooVed boards make
box thirty-siX inches long. sixteen inches
vide and eighteen inches high, with the
bottom fastened three Inches above the
lower edge Of the sides and ends
A cover should De made 81 extend over
the ends and front three-qllrters % an
inch. and at the rear edge it 81 Co % az
tached Co the box with two strons sheet
iron or brass hinges.
With a compass saw cut the bottom o.
the mont and ends. al shown, and then
treat the wood 90 several good coats Of
paint or varnish. after which che four
corners can be bound with thin sheet iron
and large oval-headed upholsterers' tacEa
driven two inches apart Sheet lead can
De substituted for the iron. At the top
sides and ends panels may De formed OF
figured upholstery goods or leather, and
TO- give them the padded eject they may
be lined with curled hair, a few layers o.
cotton batting OF some due excelsior ~
finish the edges nicely leather or moEeI q
gimp should be caught down with large
headed tacizs. and they may be placed an
even distance apart. as shownan the IT,
lustratiou.
a division fin the box win make 90 a con-
venient receptacle for both coal and wood
for an open or CRATE hre-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-11-08
STUPID DOLLY.

Little Dolly Dfmpleton,
She is such a slmpletoni
She just sits and stares and stares
All the llvelong day.
You may say "Oh, pleaseF' to her.
Get down on your knees to her
sun you'll find she can't be coaxed
A single word to say.
Little Dolly Dimpleton,
she is such a slmpleton,
II you leave her long alone.
It's an awful riskl
For she has such wobbiy feet
II she struck the oohbly street.
That would be the end Of her
Because she's made Of bisquel
ANNA MARBLE
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-11-08

wood from moisture in the earth e con-
taius, as otherwise the dampness would
cause the board to SVEN and warp SO as
20 spring the box loose at the joints. The
outside and top edges Of the box can be
painted a light. pleasing shade, and two OF
three coats win be sufficient 90 give &c a
good appearance. The inside should be
coated with black asphaltum varnisn, that
forms a waterproof coating, and ~ moist
ure should come On contact with the wood
It VIII not be as liable % warp as d
ordinary thin paint was applied
The design on the front OF the box IS 60
be- outlined with oval headed brass up
holsterers' tacks one-quarter OF three
eighths of an inch in diameter.
When the last coat Of paint is thor
Oughly dry the tacks can be driven on the
surface and to arrange them i'm an even
and uniform manner a line describing the
design should be followed.
On a piece Of thin brown paper the Cize
Of the box front draw with a soft lead
pencil the Illustrated design and pin the
paper to the front of the box
Firewood BOX.
The design for a firewoOd box is shown
in another Illustration. and while it may
appear q difficult matter 20 make one. g..
Is In reality quite a simple affair TO con-
struct and decorate, as shown in the draw
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-11-08

The title Of the work may be embroidered
on the linen before It is applied or painted
on after the crash has been fastened In
place. although the former viii be the
better way 20 tx t.
Pretty picture framing is always an at
trae+fvr feature for almost any room in the
house and some very artistic picture
mountings can be made from quite simple
and Inexpensive materials.
a frame which is both attractive and
simple is nothing but fat piece Of wood
taken from a canned goods box and COW
ere with mating from tea chest
The edges are bound with thin sheet lead
which can be purchased from a plumber
and cut with stout pair OF scissors IL
n bald in place with hob nails. having oval
800 and which can be purchased from
robbler for ten cents a paper. The
DANGERS are harness rings and straps Of
49, fhln sheet lead. caught % the frame
with hob nails.
The photograph or any picture to be
r,o,,r5a5 on tie frame should firstbe pasted
80 stfG mount and this in turn IS ar
+.cba5 10 the mating covered beard with
s-.gu tacks driven az regular distances
.-sr+ The tack heads are then covered
Ser imitation wrought iron hand made
,sUs which are nothing more than disks
~ ne sheet lead beaten out around the
edges.
For loose photographs, picture cards and
dds ana ends a very convenient little
rersnfarle is shown On the Illustration Of
! --etal bound box This box can be made
from almost any kind of wood. but prefer
sblv of oak. mahogany, cherry or syca-
more and nicely finished with huer and
varnisn.
1t can be made Of pine OF white wood.
.however, and painted or stained 20 sEit
one fancy
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-11-08

with felt or canton flannel in some dark
color. and if desired q tray can be made
20 1T near the top, on runners place inside
Of the box two inches from the TOD edge
The lining material may be tackled ia
the inside or glued fast. and III a padded
lining Is desired a little sheet cotton Wad-
ding may be employed % III the middle
Of each pad that IS on the under side
Of cover. sides and ends.
The pretty little pieces for the dressing
table comprise a hair receiver. stud box
and pin cushion. They are made Of sin
cardboard and covered with white OF ecru
colored linen, on which a pretty floral de-
sign is embroidered with floss silks.
The stud box is four inches long, two
inches wide and one inch deep.
The four sides can be covered separately
with linen or the parts can be seWed to-
gether and afterward covered with the
linen. on which the designs have been
worked. 50 they win each ft on a side.
ANY pretty little design may be drawn
on the linen with a lead pencil and fol-
lowed with the needle and silks.
The pin cushion is made from six pieces
Of cardboard. attached to a heKagon base.
and at all corners OF the cushion and stud
box small bows Of ribbon are 20 be fast
.ened.
The hair receiver Is hexagon also. and
can measure four inches across at the top.
five inches and a half at the bottom and
two inches and half in height.
Tt IS best to embrolder the linen Cor each
piece and sew 81 on. then attach all the
pieces together afterward with some heavy
silk The bottom should be made fast %
the sides. but the top IS loose, being
hinged with SILK 40 the top of one side
piece and ring seWed at the opposite
side will permit the top 20 be raised 20
remove hair.
A hole in the top about an inch IN diane
ter wiz adord place 70 slip hair through.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-11-08
PRESENTS THAT A GIRL Can MAKE

T-HERE are many things a girl can
make for her mother. and it would
take books TO write about them, but
there are a few things shown In the
Illustrations that any mother would like
TO have, especially as an example Of a
daughters handicraft.
For unbound parts forming an Illus
trated art work or literary budget, or,
perhaps, some Of the magazines that are
subscribed for, very useful temporary
binder is shown in the shape Of a port
folio. This folio Is a very simple affair
to make and is composed Of two stout
binders boards, some linen crash, brass
rings and linen or wOOllen tape. The bind
ers' boards should be cut half an irch
longer and wider than the size OF the
magazine, and over one side Of each board
the crash is stretched and Tapped over the
edges where 1t is glued to the reverse side.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-11-08

For general use this box can measure
eighteen inches long, ten inches wide and
eight inches deeD.
The metal binding on the edges can De
of brass or stovepipe iron and should
be one-half an inch wide on a side. or, IL
preferable, it can be Of thin sheet lead.
painted black
The nails to fasten Il on with may be
purchased at a hardware store, and are
known as brass headed upholstery nails.
The heads should be three-eighths Of an
inch I'm diameter and oval, not half round.
The hasp and hinge straps are cut from
metal a trihe thicker than the binding.
and are held IN place by means OF nails
driven through the meta and into the
wood Handles are provided for the ends
Of the box, and ~ made from iron, the
parts should all be painted black before
they are applied. The inside may be lined