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The midland journal., 1909-11-19
Cunning Accidents.

Frank Magraw, Chrome, Pa, lad, re-
ceived flesh wound in one of his hands
Saturday. by the accidental discharge of a
revolver he was handling.
While getting over fence with gun
on Saturday, Lewis Graeff, a 14-year-old
boy, of Herrville, Pa, accidently discharg-
ed the gun, the load striking his right
hand and shattering it so badly that it
was necessary to amputate two fingers.
Ezra T. Lund, Jr., aged rS, of Landen-
berg, Pa, was instantly killed in the yard
of his home on Wednesday evening of
last week, by the accidental discharge of
a gum. the charge taking effect in his
breast, just below the heart. The young
man had borrowed the gun, with the in
tention of going hunting the next day, and
just reached home with it when the
terrible accident occurred.
Jumping from a fence with 22-calibre
rifle, that was cooked Earl Paxson, aged
10 years, caused the death of Victor
Herchelroth, lad of the same age, OF
Maytown, Pa, by the accidental discharge
of the weapon. The ball struck young
Herchelroth in the right cheek, penetrated
the brain and caused instant death.
Last summer youpg Paxson was on the
Susquehanna river in a boat with another
lad, when they were overtaken by heavy
thunder gust, his companion being strnck
by lightning and killed.
The midland journal., 1909-11-19
MIX and Butter Exhibit.

The Maryland State Dairymen's Association
has decided to hold Milk and Butter Exhibit
at the Fifth Regiment Armory, Hoffman
Street, Baltimore, from November 18th to Dec.
Srd, in conjunction with the exhibit of the
horticultural Association, the Corn Breeders
Association and the Bee Keepers Association.
The annual meeting and lectures will be
held at the same time, notice of which will be
given later.
The following prizes for the Milk Exhibit
will be offered by the Association: For the
best four quarts of milk, $500; Second Prize,
5000; Third Prize, $500; Fourth Prize, $1,000;
Fifth Prize, $500. Certificates will also be
awarded to all exhibitors of milk scoring over
80 per cent. The competition for the prizes
in the Milk Exhibit will be limited to producers
who themselves or members of whose families
care for and milk the COWS. The restriction
has been made so that none of the larger
dairies can compete and the smaller producers
of milk may stand an equal chance with any
other exhibitor to win the prize.
Information as to how to make exhibits can
be secured from the Secretary J. Alexis
Shriver, Bel Air, Nd, or any of the milk deal.
ers in Baltimore or Washington to whom milk
is shipped regularly.
This is an opportunity which many farmers
can avail of and being under the auspices OF
the State Dairymen's Association assures fair
treatment to all exhibitors.
The midland journal., 1909-11-19
TWO Monster Engines.

The P. R. R. sent the biggest test train
over the low grade freight line on Tuesday
morning, it having started from Enola.
The train was hauled by one of the biggest
engines in the service and was composed
of 81 big steel cars loaded with hard coal,
its weight being 6,762 tons. This was
rs per cent more tonnage than any pre-
vious train sent over the Susquehanna
and Atglen division.
The largest locomotive ever constructed
was taken over the low grade road on
Wednesday. 1t was on train in charge
of Conductor Urrah McCallister, and
Engineer F. J. Ross. The engine was
built by the Baldwin company, and was
made for the Atchison, Topeka & Santa
Fe Railroad company, being taken West
without steam on train which had sixty
nine cars besides. The locomotive is
made for using oil instead of coal, and is
IFS feet long and weighs 325 tons. 1t has
sixteen large driving wheels and twelve
tank wheels. The tank weighs 5000
pounds. The train with the big engine
left Philadelphia at 1910 noon, and reach
ed Columbia at 7 in the evening. 1t was
kept there over night. All along the low
grade road crowds gathered to see the
monstersngine, the coming of which had
been learned by them.-Ex.
The midland journal., 1909-11-19
Restrained From Improving A
Road.

Smarting under the sting of criticism
| for their refusal to repair road in Lam
caster county, the Supervisors in spirit
of pique have had an injunction issued
restraining the man who, in desperation.
did their work for them, and charged
nothing for it. The following concerning
the controversy is from the Quarryville
Sun:
Widespread interest has been created in
good roads circles in the case now being
fought in the courts. In the injunction
proceedings whereby the physical physi-
clan, DR.. Donald Mccaskey, Of Wilmer,
Lancaster county, has been restrained
from making further Improvements to the
Wilmer road, much travelled thorough
fare of East Lampeter Township.
The physician after failing to get the
road supervisors of his local township to
fix dangerous and unkept half mile Of
yellow clay roadway, in desperation and
at his own expense began to make repairs
to the road himself. The doctor built
King Road Drags and hired horses from
farmers throughout the community who
would rent them and not being able to in
duce anybody to repair the road for him,
the physician drove the team and rode the
drag himself. occasionally a small boy
was taken along to stand on the drag for
ballast.
After fifteen hours of strenuous labor
distributed over period of six to eight
weeks after each rain, the neglected by
road was transformed into substantial
highway. All that was used was the
simple wooden instrument termed the
Split Log Drag which can be made by any
farmer out of a log or few boards.
The physicians effort worked such a
transformation in the minds of the in
credulous and supercilious inhabitants of
his community that the Road Drag met
with popular favor and the road officials
began to be critically censured for their
indisposition to fulfil the duties of their
official Office.
The Supervisors complained before the
Judges that DR.. McCaskey without any
authority of law or permission from them,
had worked with horses, dragging de-
vices andin other ways" upon the Wilmer
Road, changing and altering its con-
dition. "That he has done this to the
injury of the road at times and to the in
convenience of the travelling public. That
he has been notified by the plaintiffs as
well as their counsel to cease, but he re-
fuses to discontinue, notwithstanding the
fact that he has been informed suit would
be instituted against him."
The case will again come up before the
December session of Court.
The midland journal., 1909-11-19
Brakeman Injured.

H. Clarke, of Oxford, brakeman on
the Central Division of the Pennsylvania
Railroad, was seriously hurt on the way
freight at Port Deposit at about 6 o'clock
Thursday morning of last week. Clarke
was riding car which was being shifted
onto the siding, and in leaning too far out
was knocked off as it passed the cars
on the main track. The shock threw him
to the ground, his body striking another
track, breaking FIVE ribs, his arm and
almost cutting his ear from his head.
The midland journal., 1909-11-19
Worthington Gives Great Exhibition
Over Traps.

The Philadelphia Record in its report of
the combined shoot of the S. S. White and
Independent Gun Clubs, held Saturday
over the Holmesburg Junction traps, has
the following to say of the work of H. L.
Worthington, of this town:
"All the high honors in the Independent
shoot went to Linn Worthington, and the
Rising Sun professional never shot in bet
ter form. He landed the handsome silver
marmalade jar offered as trophy and
won silver spoon for high actual score.
Worlhington smashed oS of his quota of
100 targets in his usual careless, easy
way, making shots sometimes that looked
we'll nigh impossible, but no matter what
the angle or'the speed, the Rising Sun
gunner was right on to the targets as soon
as they left the traps and there never was
the slightest doubt of any of them being
broken as he centered his load almost in
variably.
"All the men except Lester German had
handicaps in this event, and the result
was that Worthington, Cordery and Side
botham tied, no one being allowed to get
score of over 100. 1t was in the shoot
off, however, that Worthington showed
his superb nerve and command of the gun.
Twilight was rapidly deepening and
Worthington had to make train for home
and the combination was enough to dis
concert many better man, but the Ris-
ing Sun star lined up with his squad, and
with rapidity that was marvellous he
cracked all but one of his rs, hurled him
self into an automobile and was whirled
to the station even before he knew the re-
suit Of the match. Cordery broke 20 and
Sidebotha.n 20. In all Worthington shot
at IT'S targets during the day, and of this
number he dropped but three"
The midland journal., 1909-11-19
Officers Elected.

The Epworth League of Hopewell M.
E. Church has elected the following
officers: President, Perry Gibson; first
vice-president, Mrs. J. H. Gray, second
vice-presideut, Miss Annie Jackson; third
vice-president Mrs. Harry Riley; Fourth
vice president, Mrs. H. H. Kirk; sec.
Tetary, Mrs. R. G. Terry; treasurer, Miss
Ida Thompson; chorister, Charles Kepler
organist, Miss Corneha Abrahams; as,
sistant organist. Mrs. R. G. Terry.
The midland journal., 1909-11-19
Convicted OF Assault.

Charged with assault upon Miss Lula
Brown, of Little Britain, Pa, on July 28,
while>she was alone in her home, VIM. F.
Morris was convicted by a jury in Lam
caster Court on Tuesday.
The midland journal., 1909-11-19
PERSONALS.

Miss Gertrude S. Dare is visiting friends
in Wenonah, N. J.
Wm Althouse, of Reading, is the guest
of H. A. Kaufman this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Hartenstine were
guests this week Of Joseph S. Pogue and
family.
Mrs. Clara l.. Turner and daughter,
Miss Genevieve Turner, have been visit
ing Philadelphia friends.
Mrs. Sarah Divine, of Perryville, an
nounces the engagement of her daughter,
Nola Eleanor to Mr.. J. Albert Sibzter, Of
Lancaster, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Swing. of Town
Point, formerly of Philadelphia, announce
the marriage of their daughter, Miss
Elizabeth Swing, to Mr.. Raymond Costel,
of Philadelphia.
Messrs. A. L. and E. L. Duyckinck and
Stewart M. Ward are spending the week
cunning in Somerset county. Mrs. Ward
accompanied the gentlemen and is visit
ing her, aunt, Mrs. Anna L. Haines, in
Princess Anne.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos R. Brown, of Syl-
mar, have issued invitations for the mar
riage of their daughter, Miss Ada May
Brown, to Mr.. Thomas Kinsey Larkin, of
Toughkenamon, Pa, Saturday afternoon,
Nov. 27th, at go o'clock.
A double wedding will shortly take
place at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Thos.
Mcclure, New Valley, when their daugh-
tiers, Misses Mary and Margaret, will wed
Mr.. Edward Nesbitt, of Mt. Pleasant, and
Mr.. George Donahue, of Philadelphia,
respectively.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry George have issued
invitations for the marriage of their
daughter, Lena May, to Mr.. William S.
Dean, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac M.
Dean, of Bohemia Manor, on Wednesday
evening, Nov. rs, at seven o'clock, at their
uOulC III SACSdpCdkC Sll(s
David G. Mccoy, of Oxford, is confined
at the home of his sisters, Mrs. Whiteford
and the Misses Mccoy, on South Queen
street, with an attack of appendicitis,
which developed on Sunday. Fortunately
his attack is not serious one and he is
much improved at this time.
The Rising Sun Euchre club reorganized
last Thursday evening, the first meeting
being held at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. L. Burlington. Six six-hand tables
were played and the high scores were
made by Miss Helen Mccoy and Stewart
M. Ward. The next meeting will be held
at the home of Miss Ella and Clifford
Kirk on Wednesday evening, cath inst.
Miss Carrie Palmer, who was formerly
member of the family of her uncle, the
Rev. Giles B. Cooke at St. Mary's rectory,
North East, and now one of the faculty of
St. Johns College, Shanghai, China, visit
ed friends at Bacon Hill and North East
last week. Miss Palmer is on leave of
absence after FIVE years work teaching
Chinese girls. She returned to this coun-
try by way of the Trans-Siberian railroad,
and will go back to China next January
via San Francisco and Honolulu.
The midland journal., 1909-11-19

The new Agricultural school at Sparks
station, Baltimore county, has been open
ed. Pupils are conveyed to the school
from distance by three wagons which
gather them along different routes in the
morning and return them at the close of
school each day. fsu.
The midland journal., 1909-11-19
Senatorial Primary Vote.

Senator Isidor Rayner received I345
votes at the primary in Cecil on Election
Day, as follows: First district, 2II;
Second, I52; Third, First Precinct. I3o;
Second Precinct, 49, Fourth, I26; Fifth,
First Precinct, 90; Second Precinct, 65;
Sixth, 100; Seventh, First precinct. II2;
Second Precinct, I49; Eighth, 50 (; Ninth 81.
The midland journal., 1909-11-19
Elkton High School Beaten.

The West Nottingham Academy foot
ball team easily defeated the Cecil County
High School by score of II to at Elk
ton on Saturday. Elkton was unable to
break up Nottingham's strong inter
ference, especially on the end runs. The
The midland journal., 1909-11-19

Another shipment of domestic Dry
Goods and Notions, just to hand. Giving
rise to the query what becomes of all the
goods daily arriving at Bufington's.
The midland journal., 1909-11-19
NOTTINGHAM

ouchdowns-Russel1, Mcdowell, Garrett.
Referee George.
The West Nottingham Academy foot
ball team will play Oxford High School
on the Nottingham grounds, Saturday,
Dec. IL. The High School has strong
team and will make the Academy boys
hustle to win, and good game may be
looked for. Game called at 2:3o. Ad-
mission, IS cents.
The midland journal., 1909-11-19

New invoice of Mattresses, Chairs,
Pillows and Bolsters, Feathers and Bed
Springs at Bufington's.
The midland journal., 1909-11-19

For fine Groceries, Confectionery, Cakes
and Crackers, Nuts, Green and Evaporat-
ed Fruits. go to Bufington's.
The midland journal., 1909-11-19

Do not forget the stock of Silverware, al
ways reliable, to be found at Bufington'ss
The midland journal., 1909-11-19
WEDDINGS.
Sullivan-CIay.

Miss Elizabeth Clay, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Jacob Clay, of West Elkton, and
Mr.. Harry Sullivan, of Newark, were
married at the Elkton Catholic Church
Nov. 9, by Rev. FatherP. P. Arnd.
Hastings-Wlngate.
Miss Anna Wingate, daughter of Mrs.
Sarah N. Wingate of Oxford, and Mr.. j.
Albert Hastings, of Coleraine, Pa, were
quietly married in Philadelphia, on Tues
day afternoon. Mr.. and Mrs. Hastings
will spend the winter in Florida.
McMul1en-Stetter.
Mr.. Norman H. McMullen, of Perry
vile. and Miss Kathryn Stetter, of Lam
caster, were married on Monday evening,
Nov. IS, at the home of VIM. A. Miller,
in Lancaster, by Rev. E. Meiser, pastor of
St. Stephens Lutheran Church.
Barrett-Mhite.
Robert Barrett, of Colerain township,
Pa, and Miss Lucy F. White, of Whining
ton, Del, were married Sunday, Nov. y,
by Rev. H. w. Kellogg, at the parsonage
of Grace M. E. Church. Mr.. Barrett is
superintendent of the Octoraro Water
Company's plant near Collins, Pa.
Sherman-Steele.
Miss Dora Bouchelle Steele, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph H. Steele, of
Chesapeake City. and Mr.. Henry Warren
Sherman were married at noon Monday at
Mount Calvary Protestant Episcopal
Church, Baltimore, by Rev. William F.
Venable. The bride was given in mar
riage by her sister-in-law, Mrs. Bennett
Steele. Miss Katharine Hanson, of Bal
timore, was maid of honor, and Mr.. Jas.
Nipe. OF Philadelphia, best man.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman will reside at
Chesapeake City.
MitChell-Smlth.
Miss Annie Inskip Smith, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. William B. Smith, of Elk
ton, and DR.. Robert L. Mitchell, of Balti-
more, were united in marriage at Elkton
Presbyterian church Wednesday evening,
nth inst. The ceremony was performed
by the pastor, Rev. John McElmoyle.
Mr.. Carpenter, of Wilmington, played the
wedding march. The maid of honor was
Miss Elizabeth Foster, of Philadelphia,
and DR.. H. Arthur Mitchell, of Elkton,
brother of the groom, was best man. The
ushers were DR.. Bey and DR.. Klingle. of
Baltimore; DR.. John E. Mackall and Mr..
Henderson Smith.
After the ceremony an elaborate re-
ception was given the bridal party by Mr..
and Mrs. Smith, DIR. and Mrs. Mitchell
will reside in Baltimore.
The midland journal., 1909-11-19
McMul1en-Stetter.

Mr.. Norman H. McMullen, of Perry
vile. and Miss Kathryn Stetter, of Lam
caster, were married on Monday evening,
Nov. IS, at the home of VIM. A. Miller,
in Lancaster, by Rev. E. Meiser, pastor of
St. Stephens Lutheran Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-08
REVEALS CALIFORNIA FORGERY
OAKLAND BROKER HELD FOR A
MILLION-DOLLAR FRAUD.
F. B. Signor Arrested for Forging
James 81. MuTay's Name to
Fraudulent Papers.

OAKLAND. Cal. January S.-Details OF
the forgery of James II. Murray's name to
notes and documents asSregating nearly
81 OOo.OO0. which led last night to the ar
rest of F. B. Signor. promoter and mining
broker Of this city, have come to light.
Murray is millionaire and banker whose
present residence is Monterey. Cal. He
arrived here from Monterey more than
two weeks ago to begin an investigation of
the forgery and found that President Will
liam G. Henshaw of the Union Savings
Bank of this city held four notes drawn
on a Kansas City bank in Henshaw's ia
vor and purporting to be signed by Muir
ray the notes totaling 100000.
Murray at once pronounced these notes
forgeries. He began an investigation
which, it is alleged, disclosed that Signor
had given The Totes to Henshaw in con-
nection with the financing of a deal in
volving a cement plant in southern Cali
fornia.
Henshaw turned the notes over TO Muir
ray who also discovered a number of
other papers bearing fOrgeries of his
signature the total amount being $S60,OOO.
Signor Confesses.
Murray presented the matter to District
Attorney Donahue and warrant for the
arrest of SignOr was issued.
Signor surrendered and made full con-
fession.
Besides the four 100000 notes mention-
ed. the forgeries include the following:
Sight drafts for $4OO,OO0, 5000 and $780,
COO:
Mr. Henshaw declared that Signor has
not protited d dollar by the forgeries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-08
CAUSED EMPERoR's DEATH.
Charge Made by Chinese Reformer
Against Yuan Shi Kai.

PENANG Straits Settlement, January
Sin an interview here today Kang Yu
Wei the we'll known Chinese reformer
who was expelled from Peking after tho
coup detat of 1898. declared that Yuan
Shi Kai had been dismissed from his high
position as member of the grand council
of the Chinese empire because he was in
strumental in the death Of the late en-
peror. and that he probably would he
placed on trial for his connection in this
matter.
THE result OF this trial will convince
foreigners that Yuan Shi Kai instigated
the murder of the late emperor, kang
Yu Wei declared His dismissal will
work for the good of the constitutional
PARTY: the constitution will not longer be
delayed.
Continuing kang Yu Wei said:
Il oppose foreign Intervention in favor
of Yuan Shi Kai: he matter is one for
China to settle alone.
THE regent. Prince Chun, controls the
army and is introducing reforms.
Since his expulsion from Peking ten
years ago Kang Yu Wei has been instru-
mental in directing the reform movement
in the empire from various places out
side the country. He is at present living
in concealment in Penang and very few
people are able to see him. 1t is neces-
sary TO be veuched for by friends before
access to him can be obtained.
While it is impossible to obtain con-
firmation of the expectation that kang
Yu Wei will now return to Peking. it was
int timated in certain quarters today that
such "A course was within the range OF
possibilities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-08
VICTIM RAVES IN DEL1R1uM.
Unknown Man Robbed and Beaten
Believed to Be "Scotty."

CHICAGO. January S.-Strapped to a
cot in a hospital. ravins in deliri,rrn and
dying from a double fracture of the skull
and hemorrhag ges of the brain. is an I'M
identified man who was found robbed
beaten and unconscious in the zero cold
of Wednesday night. 1t was believed
the man might be Walter Scott, the DEATH
valley miner. who was a guest at a local
hotel recently with a man of the name
of Campbell. He left some days ago and
his whereabouts since are unknown.
The dying man wore collar on which
was the name Campbell and once in
his semi-delirium, when questioned. he
gave the name, Scott Inquiry among
the westerner's acquaintance disclosed
tha. in build and general appearance he
differs from the man at the hospital.
The police admit that all indications
in the case point to brutal attempt
at murder. From the fact that all identi-
flying marks were removed from the vic
tim S clothing, and that no papers of any
description were found in his pockets.
he may have been attacked by an enemy
who had reasons for wishing to kill and
remove all possibility OF identification.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-08
DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEETS.
Resolution Adopted Permitting In
augural Ball in Pension Building.

The Senate District of Columbia COM
mittee held its first meeting OF this ses-
sion this morning In the absence of
Senator Gallinger. the chairman, who is
in New Hampshire, Senator Dillingham; of
Vermont presided There was a full at
tendance with the exception of Mr. Cal
linser and Mr.. Hansbrough of North Da-
kota. who Is not In the city.
The only action of the committee was
to order favorable report on the Gal
lnger joint resolution authorizing the
granting of permits to the inaugural com
mittee. in which is included permission to
use the pension office for the ball The
sum of $1,000 more than was appropriat ed
four years ago for public protection etc.
is proposed in the resolution.
After the committee meeting Senator
Scott of West Virginia made the favor
able report to the Senate. The resolution
Mr.. Scott had explained that 1t was prac-
tically identicaH with measures for the
same purpose enacted since 1885 had il
not been for an objection on the part of
Senator Lodge of Massa chusetts who
said he wanted time to look il over Mr.
Scott said he had no objection to letting
the resolution go to the calendar.
The resolution is the same as that which
was reported favorably by the House
District committee, and is now awaiting
passage by the House.
Chairman Stellwagen of the inaugural
committee Adds Brown. Hope Darneille
and several other members of the COM
mittee, including Maj. Sylvester. chief of
police, appeared before the Senate Dis
trict of Columbia committee i'm favor of
the inaugural resolution.