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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-09-06

There is such wealth of local and
1t leaves one undecided as to what to
describe. The house furnishings are
in perfect keeping with its style of
architecture, and there is an agreeable
absence of anything glaring or bizarre.
The stenciled curtains and hangings
are all the work of Baltimore women,
and numerous creditable specimens Of
their handiwork are in cabinet in the
hall Over the two broad mantels in
the reception hall hangs the Maryland
state flag, which is taken from the coat
of arms of the Calverts. There are
portraits of the six Baltimores, all Of
them fine copies, and another picture
originals of James BaTy's allegorical
engravings, representing Cecilius Cal
vert, second Lord Baltimore and fOun-
der of Maryland, exhibiting the laws
of Maryland to Lycurgus, the Spartan
lawgiver. Another imposing figure OF
a famous lawgiver, perhaps intended
for Moses, stands in the same group,
while about them are gathered the
great legislators of all times and ma
tions. William Penn, it should be
said, is also prominent figure in the
central group.
Photographs Of many noted Mary
land houses adorn the walls of side
hall whence n stairway leads to the
upper floor. Noticeable among them
is Wye House, the home of the Lloyds,
in Talbot county, which was built In
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-09-06
Exposition Rates Reasonable.

District Passenger Agent J. n.
Wood of the Southern Railway COM
pany at Asheville has returned from a
several days trip to the jamestown
exposition and declares that he was IA
vorably impressed with the excellence
of the exposition. He said that there
was no reason for complaint, that the
transportation facilities were entirely
adequate. that hotel facilities We're am
pie and that rates were reasonable.
The exposition itself, Mr.. Wood said,
was interesting and instructive, and
sightseers could very pleasantly and
probably spend several days in and
around Norfolk and the exposition
grounds Citizen, Asheville, N. G.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-09-06
How To Avoid Catching Colds.

As every one is liable to catch a cod and as
colds are dangerous because they may termina e
in chronic throat or lung diseases, everyo' e
should be interested in learning how to avoid
them. The way is simple, Never sleep too cold,
never fall asleep i'll Il cold room, or while sitting
in cold draft, never sit or lie in a cold room or a
cold draft. No one ever catches cold when the
body and mind are active, no matter how cold
one may get. If you are suffering from a cold or
its effects Rydale's Cough Elixir is the quickes
and best remedy you can use. Rydale's Cough
Elixir is sold under guarantee. % and 80 cents
a bottle. Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-09-06
Charles CAROLS Mansion.

After Virginia no state plays more
important part at the exposition than
Maryland, and no state building can
surpass hers in the plentiful and accu-
rate reminders contained therein of
her history and traditions. Contrary to
the general impression, it is not Dou-
ghoregan Manor, the home of the first
Lord Baltimore, which is still in a
splendid state of preservation near FL
licott City, that Is reproduced, but
Homewood. the stately residence of
Charles Carroll of Carrollton, built in
1903 on what is now Charles street,
Baltimore, and belonging at present to
Johns Hopkins university.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-09-06
A Woman without a Stomach.

Several years ago, an eminent surgeon removed
the entire stomach of woman suffering from
Cancer. The patient survived the operation and
lived several months. This woman had no use
for Rydales Stomach Tablets. But every one
whose stomach is diseased or deranged does ana
will find these tablets a perfect remedy, no
matter what form of Indigestion or Dyspepsia
affects you.
Rydales Stomach Tablets give quick relief and
effect Il permanent cure of the worst forms of
stomach disease. They are sold under guar
antee. Price % and so cents a box. Large size
contains ~ times the small size. f. T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-09-06
TALES AND ENDS.
BY ALLEN PAYNE.

WRITTEN FOR THE MIDLAND JOURNAL.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-09-06
Maryland Day Programme.

The officials of the exposition and
the Maryland commission have ar
ranged most elaborate programme to
include addresses by distinguished men
and the participation of the army and
navy. The details were completed by
Major Mallory and Lieutenant Bagby,
in charge of military affairs at the ex-
position; Lynn R. Meekins and ]. WIZ
liam Baughman of the Maryland COM
mission and r. I'll. Sexton, director of
special events.
On Maryland day, in connection with
the celebration, exercises will be held
in the Auditorium, at which time there
will be addresses by Governor War
field, James r. Randall of New Or
leans, author of maryland, My Mary
land;" Governor Swanson of Virginia,
President Tucker and Director General
Barr of the exposition and Captain
Frederick NJ. Cotton, who will also
be the presiding officer.
Senator William Pinkney Whyte and
Attorney General Bonaparte are also
expected to be present to make short
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-09-06

Sept. -. At the exposition he will be
the guest of honor, and all may have
an opportunity to meet and greet him.
He occupies a sure place in the affec-
ton of the people of Maryland, and
they hope to persuade him to leave
his New Orleans home and make his
abode in "NIaryland, My Maryland"
The Maryland Commission.
The fact that Maryland has made
such splendid showing at the James
town exposition is due to the energy
and public spiritedness of the gentle
men composing the Maryland commits
sion to the exposition and the excellent
judgment of the governor in appoint
ing these gentlemen. Each has la
bored faithfully in the discharge OF
the duty intrusted to him.
The following are the. officers Of the
commission: Frederick NJ Colston Of
Baltimore, chairman; Carter Lee
Bowie of Baltimore, vice chairman:
Douglas H. Thomas of Baltimore,
treasurer; Lynn r. Meekins of Balti-
more, secretary.
The executive committee is COM
posed of the officers and Reuben Fos-
ter of Baltimore and David G. McIn-
tosh of Towson.
Commissioner J. William Baughman
of Frederick is the. host Of the build
ing.
The commission as a whole is COM
posed of the following gentlemen:
Hope II. Barroll, Chestertown; Carter
Lee Bowie, Collington; Oliver D. Col
Inns, Snow Hill; Frederick M. Colston,
Baltimore; Charles A. Councilman,
Glyndon; s. Frank Dashiell, Danes
Quarter; Richard S. Dodson, ST. Mi
chaels; Allan Farquahar, Sandy
Springs; Reuben Foster, Baltimore;
William W. Goldsborough, Greensboro;
John H. lamar, Elkton; David G. Nc
Intosh, Towson; j. Martin McNabb,
Macton Seymour Mandelbaum, Balti-
more; Lynn r. Meekins, Baltimore;
James w. Owens. Annapolis; w. ],
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-09-06
ORPHANS COURT.

The Stated Meetings of the Orphans
Court of Cecil county will be held on the
second Tuesday ofevery month. Executors
Administrators and Guardians, wanting
their accounts stated, will please bring in
their vouchers a few days before Court.
Test: THOS. B. MILLER. Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-09-06
NOTICE

BIZ THE ORPHANS CoURr FoR CECIL COUNTY
January /, 1904.
ORDERED, That all Administrators, Ex
ecutors and Guardians that have not stated
an account within year. come forward and
do the same, or show cause to the contrary,
or they will be cited up.
Test: THOS. B. MILLER. Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-09-06
Bilious Jim.

Bilious Jim grew 80 thin
He barely made shadow.
One day a friend presented him
With Rydale's Liver Tablets.
He took the hint, began their use,
And this is what befell him:
He grew so fat, neither shoes nor hat
Could be found to fit him.
MORAL-Dont make your wills,
But cure your ills,
By using Rydale's Liver Pills.
Fifty chocolate coated tablets in convenient
box. Price only % cents Easy to take. pleasant
in effect Safe and sure. We guarantee them.
Eli 7. Reynolds
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-09-06

addresses. Senator Whyte will make
the speech introducing Mr.. Randall.
An effort is being made with some
assurance of success to secure the pres
ence on that day of Admiral Winfield
Scott Schley, hero of the battle of San
tiago. His old flagship, the Brooklyn,
now lies at anchor off the exposition
grounds.
The programme will include a num-
Der of special events for the day, in
Guiding the presence of larger num-
Der of bands than usual, magnificent
fireworks display in the evening and
several free attractions on. the War
Path.
The railroad and steamship authori-
ties are cooperating in arranging spe-
cial rates and making preparations to
handle the increased traffic.
Sept. IL will be the biggest day at
the exposition thus far.
Maryland may we'll be proud of hav-
Ing given to the nation the splendid
''Star Spangled Banner" but her lau-
rels as song producing state do not
rest upon this one grand national air
alone One of the sweetest carols Of
. the present or past is Maryland, My
Maryland" and the whole world war
hl09 II
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-09-06
n m ARYLAND DAY at the James

IA Ar ARYLAND DAY at the James,
V town exposition, Sept. IL, is
H also Defenders day, the ninety
third anniversary of the bonn
bardment of Fort McHenry, Sept. u,
1914. 1t was on Sunday, Sept. II, that
the British feet of seventy ships en-
tered the Patapsco river and the next
morning landed 1000 soldiers at North
Point to attack Baltimore. The story
of their defeat and the death of their
commander, General Ross, are matters
of history, as is also the recital of their
later attempt by water and subsequent
repulse by the gallant patriots Of
Maryland. It was while temporarily
detained by the British on vessel
in the river that Francis Scott Key
wrote "The Star Spangled Banner"
Thus Maryland day is "Star Spangled
Banner" day as well as Defenders
day.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-01
PISTOL STOPS FESTIVITIES
Woman Killed by Cousin While
Husband Goes After Guests.
Party Arrives TO Find Young Wife
Dead and infatuated Relative
Dying at Hospital.
Established 1862

New York, March 31.--There was to
have been a merry time to-day in the
home of Francesca Montforto, on the top
floor of the big tenement at 451 West
Forty-sixth street. Beside the festivities
attending the Easter celebration. his two
sisters and two brothers, whom he had
not seen since he left Sicily years ago,
were at Ellis Island and were TO join him.
His pretty wife, Felice, twenty years
old week ago. made elaborate prepara-
tlons fer the Homecoming and all Sat
urday night she was busy decorating the
rooms with flowers and palms and cook
ing for the morrow.
Bright and early to-day, Francesca
kissed Felice and their three -year-old
son and started for Ellis Island His
cousin. Joseph GTavagna. entered the
house Immediately after Francesca left,
walked over to the side Of Franeeseo's s
wife, threw his arms around her and
told her she must lows She -S2lied
she loved him only as a cousin. Then
Joseph drew a revolver and fred three
shots al Felce. killing her She fell dead
Ia neighbors apartments just across
the hall Joseph then turned the revolver
on himself and fired shot fnto his right
ear He died later in Roosevelt Hospital
Two hours later, when the excitement
attending the shooting had somewhat
subsided. along came Francisco With his
brothers and sisters. WheH he entered
his home he saw a figure Hying on the
floor covered with a blanketi The police
man broke the news. He took the mat
ter philosophicaily saying, As he is dead,
too, there's nothing l can do aoW
The Washington herald., 1907-04-01
CHICK sTAHL LAID TO REST.
Services Conducted by Eagles and
EIks-ProeessioR Vile Long.

Fort Wayne, March SL-Chick Stahb
former manager OF the Boston Americans,
who committed suicide. was laid to rest
this afternoon in Underwood Cemetery.
the Elks and the Eagles having charge
Of the funeral Ritualistio services were
held at the home of the dead mans
mother. conducted by the two lodges.
In the absence of a clergyman, former
Congressman C James NJ. Robinson deliver.
ed a eulogy at the grave. The lot at tie
cemetery was literally covered with
flowers from friends
The street reading to the cemetery was
lined with people on both sides. The
funeral procession was more than a mile
long.
President Carson. of the Central League;
Boston American and National teams,
President Johnson and Secretary McRoy,
of the American League; John I. Taylor
of Boston; the Cincinnati Reds. Chicago
White Sox. Washington Americans, and
hundreds of intimate friends in Northern
Indiana sent floral offerings.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-01
MILLIONAIRE ENDS Ills LIFE
George B. Boswell, Art COnnoisseur,
Shoots Himself Before a Mirror.
Nervous Breakdown, Followed by
Family to Commit Suicide.

Pittsburg, March 3I.-George B. Bos-
ness man. art connoisseur. and millionaire.
committed suicide by shooting himself
through the head at the East Liberty
station of the Pennsylvania Railroad last
evening nervous breakdown. the
causes of which are surrounded in mys-
terry, is . believed TO have prompted the
deed
Boswell, who lived with his wife and
three children at s27 Sheridan avenue, In
the exclusive Highland Park district had
been despondent for some time and q
few days ago his ailment took turn
toward suicidal mania, and he was care
fully watched.
Yesterday afternoon he managed TO
elude members Of his family and went
TO a hardware store where he pure hased
a revolver.
4 short time later Boswell walked into
the station and seemingly impelled by
some freak Of sensatiOnaism, he walked
over 20 a mirror and stood looking al mis-
reflection for moment Suddenly ne
pushed back his hat, and drawing his
revolver, fred bullet into his right
temple.
Two negro porters were in the room
at the time. but the deed was done so
quickly that they had no time to inter-
fere. Boswell was hurried 70 the Pitts
burg Hospital, where II was found that
the bullet had penetrated the brain, and
he died within two hours
Boswell was one of the best known
business men in Pittsburg. At the time of
his death he was one Of the largest stock
holders and d director of the Sterling
Paint and Glass Company. and was large
ly interested in other paying concerns.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-01
RAIN AT ATLANTIC CITY.
Boardwalk Practically Deserted, hut
Hotels All Crowded.

Atlantic City, March 51.-IAke q drip
ping. furied nag, Atlantic City, with 70
600 visitors within its borders. to-day
appeared dropping and deserted, and the
annual Easter parade furnished sharp
contrast to the magnificent pageants of
former seasons. Within two days the
population OF the resort has been greatly
increased by an influx from all parts Of
the country, and last night more visitors
were packed in the city than at any time
during the midsummer rush.
It was memorable night in the history
OF the resort. Thousands. unable to OBJ
tain accommodations of any sort. and
this in a city that, with the exception of
New York. has more hotels than any
other in the United States, packed into
late trains running for Philadelphia.
For those who remained the night was
one wild frolic that even the police could
not restrain, and which lasted until day
break. Several hundred students of the
University OF Pennsylvania had come
down here yesterday to attend the two
preliminary performances OF the college
theatrical organization, the Mask and
Wig Club This is a yearly custom, but
yesterday an unusually large number
came down
After the night performance the stu
dents spread over the boardwalk in
groups. taking possession of all the cafes.
AT midnight a detachment of forty stu
dents swung into Old Vienna cafe, rah-
rah-rah-ing to raise the rafters
Until , O'Clock in the morning the stu
dents remained there. Then the manager
asked everybody 20 go out. A small-sized
riot broke out students refusing TO leave,
and when the management sent for the
lone policeman who patrols that part of
the boardwalk, they overturned tables,
broke chairs, and hurled stems and
glasses at the walters. When the police
man appeared they hurled pretzels and
chunks of bread at him. and 1t was only
by drawing his revolver that the officer
cleared the room.
From their standpoint the students,
however. beat glorious retreat, for in
their excitement they did not wait TO exit
by doors. but went via windows carrying
several sashes with them When they
finally departed the place was literally
wrecked. damages amounting to several
thousand dollars having been done
The Washington herald., 1907-04-01
Law STOPS GIRL MAKING LOVE
Bondsman VIII Forfeit $400 If She
Lays Siege to Physicians Heart.
DIR. George 4. Cameron, of Phiia-
deIPhia, Has Miss Mary sOrg
Placed Under Bond.

Philadelphia, March Sis love a
symptom of paranoia?
That is the question winch an in
sanity commission may be called upon
to determine as a result of the infstua-
tiOn of Miss Mary Sorg with her former
physician. DT. George A. Cameron. a
widely-known Germantown practitioner.
Miss Sorg was placed under a S400 bond
yesterday not to make love TO the
physician.
The physician declares that he was
so persistently annoyed by the adora-
ton of Miss SOrg that he was com
PEELED TO have her arrested on the
charge of disturbing the peace as a
preliminary step to the institution of
legal proceedings To prove Miss SOrg
mentally unbalanced.
Miss S0Fg's relatives declare that
they will fight any attempt or the part
of Or. Cameron to have her placed in an
institution. They say the physician Is
acting strangely in making these al
legations, that she has been treated an
justly, and that her mind is perfectly
balanced
From the testimony against Miss
Sorg in Quarter Sessions Court yester-
day. il would appear that the young
than those of Romeo. or that other
Shakespearean amorist. Viola, who clad
herself in boys clothes in order to be
near her treasured Duke.
As Miss SOrg sat in the courtroom
she never failed to smile when she
looked at her accuser and the physician
never failed to frown when he became
aware that her glance was upon him.
It was the burden OF the testimony that
Miss Sorg kept writing letters TO DIT
Cameron. one or two of which he
opened TO find them filed with tender
expressions OF love. These were placed
in evidence
On one occasion as DIR. Cameron was
in his sitting room reading and talking
with his relatives be glanced up TO see
the face of Miss Sorg pressed close to
the window pane, according 70 the tes-
timeny.
The defendant was the only wit1.ess
own defense and she Was ;Ifer
The Washington herald., 1907-04-01
NEW SPELLERS TO MEET.
Prominent Educators and Literary
Men Gather in New York.

New York. March 3I.-The simT;ified
spelling board has sent out an announce
ment covering its sessions this week, IN
which announcement the only simplified
spellings are program for programme and
Melvil for Melleviile
Members of the board already present
are President David Starr Jordan. of Le-
land Stanford University, and Judge w
". Morrow who will come all the way
from California; e. Benjamin Andrews
chancellor of the University of Nebraska,
Lincoln, Neb.; Melvn Dewey, formerly
director of the New York State Library;
Isaac !. Funk. editor and publisher of
the Standard Dictionary; Lyman ]. Gage
formerly Secretary of the Treasury; Viii
liam r. Harris, formerly United States
Commissioner of Education, editor OF
WebsteT's International Dictionary.
Thomas r. Lounsbury, professor Of Eng
lish. Yale University
President Roosevelt, who is a member
of the board, will not be able to attend
the session
The Washington herald., 1907-04-01
BRAVE DEED OF VOLUNTEER.
Civilian Does Great Service in Bat
fIe to the IrOn Duke.

From the London otaAdall-
1t is not always the information carried
by the recognized aid-de-eamp to ard
from the commanding officer in battle
which is of highest value There was a
supreme moment during the battle OF
Waterloo when the Duke of Wellington
was left absolutely alone-and that not
when he was running the risk of capture
by sailing through the enemy's lines. It
simply meant that every galloper had
gone his way. each with his message.
At this nsDment a stranger rode up to
the duke and quietly asked: Can I be Of
any use. sir?'' The duke took one glance
at him and unhestatingly answered
yes. take this pencil note 10 the com
manding officer. pointing to a regiment
in the heat of battle The stranger took
the note and gailoped away with it.
through the thick of the fight. He deliv-
cred It, but what happened TO him no
man knows The duke always declared
that to be one OF the most gallant deeds
that had ever come under his notice. 1t
was done without prospect of acknowl-
II.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-01
Insane Student Uhder Cuara

Stamford. Conn. March 81 - Stuart
Blaikie, the East orange, y. j., law stu
dent who became insane on a Boston ex.
press yesterday and tried to leap of.
remains AT DR. Barnes sanitarium, and
his condition is unchanged. It was said
at the sanitarium tonight that be had
not been under observation long enough
for the physicians to decide definitely
upon his case brother of Blake
called at the sanitarium to-day.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-01
REV, CHARLES H. PARKS DEAD
Former Chaplain in United states
Navy Passes Away.

New York, March 3l-Rev. Charles H
Parks, formerly a chaplain in the United
States navy. died to-day in the parish
house OF St. Thomas Aquinas Church. in
West Farm.
He was ffty-two years old, having been
born in New York City in 1855. He was
graduated from st. Francis Xavier Col.
lege In this city in 1874, and ordained
after study in St Josepls Seminary,
Troy, \. Y, in 1873
As chaplain OF the Brooklyn he saw
fighting in the Spanish-American war,
Ever since his withdrawal from the navy
he had been rector of St. Thomas Aquinas,
The Washington herald., 1907-04-01
100000 Fire Mt Bnrneshoro

Barnesboro. Pa, March 4-A fire to-day
burned the big Arcade Rink, on Maple
avenue, the Arcade poolroom and bowling
alleys, the wholesale liquor store of II. O.
Lampman, together with the latter
dwelling and stables, Chinese laundry
a restaurant. the Mccarthy Hotel. and
several residences. Much other property
was damaged. The total loss is estimated
at S95,000
The Washington herald., 1907-04-01
Scramble TO Bet.

Punching and squirming through the
dense mass of excited. eager-eyed men,
moved the commissioners from the So
ciety gathering at the clubhouse and
the horse owners. From bookmaker to
bookmaker they moved, searching for the
best odds offered, and stopping to place
their commissions from time to time As
of old. hard on the heels of these com
missionefs, especially those known to rep
resent heavy bettors followed a strag-
Cling line of small bettors, popularity
styled "pikers" whose opinions as to the
prospective winners is largely affected
by the play of the wise ones.
In the stands sat the women racegoers.
eagerly discussing the coming events and
making their choices according 20 the
The Washington herald., 1907-04-01
ncenn sfenn,shIns-

New York, March sl-ArriTed- Celtic, from Naples
March %.
Arrived out-CedFic at Liverpool from New York
ST Louis at Southampton from New York
Sailed from foreign ports-Umbria. from Queens
town for New York: potsdam. from Bologne for
New York.