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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-24

A certain phiiaaslphian who 40 at
once q minister OF the gospel and q
registered physiciaa had an amusing
experience il bis attempt to corner q
Christian Scientist. Every time they
met this Scientist took occasion to
scoff at medical science and to dwell
upon the wonders that could be per-
formed through faith.
sYou are convinced that through
faith you can do anything said the
medical man one day.
Yes" he replied; faith will move
mountains"
A week later he was in the DOCTORS
Office with swollen jaw, due to tooth
ache.
What. you here?v the doctor ex-
claimed, with feigned astonishment.
'Ohs doctor he said. Il have suf-
fered agony all through the night. I
simply can't stand this pain any
longer!n
4 Have you tried faith2" the physi-
clan asked him. You know you told
me faith could move mountains"
"But this is cavity, doctor"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-24
French Servants Characters.

1t IS an unwritten law in France that
you must never say anything bad about
a servant or employee In his "charac-
ter that Is to say. If you cannot say
anything good you must content your
self with noncommittal statement
which will not compromise his pros
pectss> For instance, If you have caught
your cook robbing You in such shame
full ana impudent fashion that you are
obliged to dismiss her you may not
state on her scertificate" that you have
dispensed with her services because
you found she was dishonest. That. it
is held, might prevent her obtaining a
situation elsewhere, and as every one
has to earn his bread the cook must
be given the opportunity Of recon-
mencing her larceny elsewhere. All
that you are entitled to say on her
Character If you will not lie and pay
her compliments is that she entered
and left your service on certain dates.
Paris Letter to London Globe.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-24
COL ORA AND VICINITY,

Clarence Clifford il moving this week from
the J. J. Hanna property to his former home
near Earmington.
Samuel Rankin win remove to Safe Harbor
this spring.
Charles J. Davis is on the sick List with grip,
The teachers and pupils Of Colora public
school sent flowers to the funeral Of Thomas
Riley as token of their sympathy for the
family and esteem In which they held the de-
ceased who was member Of the board OF
trustees Of the school
Mrs. Josephine Cantwell, Of Charlestown,
was an over-Sunday visitor at the home of W.
4. Fryer and family.
The Ladies Missionary Society was very
pleasantly entertained at the home Of Mrs.
Samuel Polk. Over twenty guests were
present.
Mrs. ELAN Krauss was Chester visitor the
forepart Of the week.
Mrs. Elam Krauss spent several days in
Philadelphia last week visiting her brother,
who il I'm the hospital there.
A number Of the friends and neighbors Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Gibson called on them
Thursday evening last TO remind them that 1t
was their fifth wedding anniversary.
Mrs. J. ]. Hanna has as her guest this week
her sister, Mrs. Cress. Mr.. Cress was also q
visitor at the Hanna home over Sunday. but
returned to bis home on Monday
Mrs. Clarence Clifford was taken to the
University Hospital, Baltimore. on Monday,
BY DR.. Rowland, and underwenta successful
operation for appendicitis.
Mr. and Mrs Earl Tyson entertained COM
pany Of young folks on Friday evening last at
Finch.
The Valentine Social at West Nottingham
chapel was quite success, the affair being
enjoyed by everyone. The postoffce was q
feature Of the evenings entertainment and
added much to the enjoyment.
The funeral Of Thomas F. Riley, who died
at his home near West Nottingham, on Feb. 8,
was held Monday afternoon, 18th inst, with
increment in West Nottingham cemetery.
The deceased was in his Szth year and is sur
yived BY three sons and one daughter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-24
Armies IN Old restament Times

All through ancient history oriental
armies had no sentinels. and thus in
the Bible King Saul when he was pur-
suing David slept without any guard.
50 that David stole up to where the
king lay asleep and took the cruise OF
water at his head with him q Samuel,
xvii. A striking illustration Of this
was when Alexander the Great. ac-
companied by his chief officers. enter
ed the lines of the Persian army the
night before the decisive battle Of Ar
bella and found that there was not one
Of the sleeping host who observed
them. We can readily see, therefore.
that panic might occur by a sudden
night attack on an army SO carelessly
guarded and that Abraham's company
might easily have taken advantage Of
this. DR.. William Hanna Thomson in
Designer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-24
Orphans Court.

The Orphans Court of Cecil
County was in regular session on
Tuesday and Wednesday of last
week.
Bond of Leah McLane, executrix
of Allen McLane; bond of Annie
q. Keen, Administrative c. t. a. of
Henry d. Keen; bond Of Henry a..
Cleaver, executor of Thomas j.
Cleaver; bond of John w. Hind
man, administrator Of Annie M.
Hindman.
Accounts Passed First and
final account of Annie M. Cum
mings, Administrative of William
p. Cummings, and distribution
etruck on same; first and final ae
count Of Harvey Z. Kirk and
Edwin f. Kirk, executors of Job
Haines Kirk, and distribution
struck on same; second and final
account Of Mary E. Lamm, execu-
trix Of George w. Lamm; first and
final account of Sarah q. Harring
ton, executrix of Robert @. Har-
ington; FIRST account Of Joseph f.
Holt, administrator Q. {. : Mary
Ann Everitt; thirty fourth account
Of b. H Haines, executor and
trustee of the estate of Eli Hurforsl.
Court adjourned to meet ID
nnnainI session on. Feb d
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-24

This is to give notice that the subscriber. Of
Cecil county, has obtained from the Orphans
Court Of said county, letters Of Administration
on the personal estate Of
HENRY b. KEEN,
late Of the said county. deceased. All persons
having claims against the said deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same. with the
vouchers thereof duly authenticated,
on or before the oath day Of August. 1911.
they may otherwise. BY law, be excluded from
all benefit Of said estate All indebted to said
estate are requested to make immediate pay
ment to the SUBSCRIBER. Given under my hand
this 18th day OF February, 1921
ANNIE G. KEEN,
Admtrx. 9. t. a. Of Henry D. Keen, decd
Test: THOMAS B. MINER, Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-24
Avoid Frauds.

A paint fraud is paint that looks fair
for year or 50, and then makes repaint-
ing necessary.
Don't waste yonr money and iujure
your property.
The L. & M. Paint has been in use for
thirty Eve years.
You make one half Of it by adding X Of
gallon Of Liuseed Oil to each gallon. II
then costs 81. 60 per gallon. and is the best
paint that can be made.
Our sales agents are JOS. S. Pogue,
Sons & Co.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-24
He KNEW Il.

Tommy" said the teacher. you
know very well you have no good ex-
cuse for staying away from school
yesterday
Il know 1t. teacher" replied the lit
tie fellow. but it wasn't my fault"
"Are you sure it wasn'tgs Queried
the teacher.
Yes. ma'am.' answered Tommy.
II tried my best to think up good
excuse. but Just couldn' Chicago
News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-24

The Pennsylvania State Live Stock
Sanitary Board has inaugurated system
Of immunization Of swine BY vaccination
which is to be put into operation under
the direction Of officers Of the board For
some time past experiments have been
conducted in various parts of the state,
where hog cholera has appeared, and the
results were excellent
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-24

Staple and fancy Notions, Dress Goods,
Clothing. Footwear to meet the early
Spring demands, daily unloaded at But
dngton's. Do not fail to see the new
novel wool and wash Dress Fabrics.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-24

For Furniture, Carpets, Art Squares.
Maxtings and Rugs Of all kinds go to Buff
6ngton's Full and complete assortment
just put on sale.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-24

For Mems Furnishing Goods of all
kinds 10 the latest style and cuts; Col
lars. Neckwear. Hosiery, Dress Shirts,
&C., &C., all At our lowest cash prices.
Go 70 Bufingtons
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-24

z ROOM COTTAGE AT WEST NOTHING
- ham. Tenant to work on farm Apply to
.. j. HANNA, Colora. Cecil county. Md. St.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-24
card Nf ThanIks.

fdesire TO express my sincere apprecia-
tion and thanks 10 my kind neiehbors for
their help with nay sick horse.
CLARENCE CLIFFORD.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-24

At the same time and place and on same terms
will sell SQUARE SEVEN OCTAVE PIANO, the
property Of Mrs. william Ramsey.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-04-29
CHARLES NERZ
H00SIER RACER
Is Rapidly Coming to the
Front as One of the
Greatest.

Charles HcTz, the young Hoosler
rae :I'g p,Irt. is rapidly making a place
:or lhTsclf as a long distance driver.
S;ncr Jaapa.y ! Merz has won one
iErt md two seconds in the three
Hong dig;a&es events In which he en-
/, cd
Z AfIr' e!cat ng up handsomely at the
Hos Az ,!cs mctorarDme Merz entered
! the PanumA-Fac:fc road faces. In
This ccntost he drove National 40
ta,gg,Est 3one of the oldest and most
Experienced men in the racing game.
After d-..!ns consistent race
Throughout and showing his ability
Ito haEd,c the blue car to his credit
{ he threw the throttle wide open ON
1 the home stretch and flashed By the
cbeckered flag over a minute ahead
of his nearest competitor, winning the
magnificent St Francis hotel trophy
4 In this race Me-z averaged 66.s miles
per hour, bis time for the 1929 miles.
i being 1871 minutes and 20 seconds.
/ With the same car Merz won second
(, place in the free-for-au race over the
same course, hut did not have the OPP
portun:ty to make one of his flying
finishes as the race which was TO be
.o7.s97 miles. was stopped because
spectators crowded the course and.
darkness made safe racing conditions
hnposs ,Ale. AS II was Merz reeled on
the Is laps d63.s2 miles) in 152 min
utes and 10 seconds.
/ In the 200 mile FACE over the Allan
tic-Pahlo beach Nlera again demon
st.ated his ability to stay in long dis
itance contests. Merz drove a con-
sistent II not spectacular race and
finished in second place. In this event
Aferz hurled his sturdy National 40
ever the sands at the rate OF TO.S
miles per hour, his time for the dis
:an,e being 255 minutes and 1875 sec-
onds.
With this string Of long distance
performances to his credit so early in
the present racing season, Merz is ex-
pccted to make place for himself in
the big five century run at the In
dianapons speedway on Decoration
DAT. when he will again be at the
wheel of National car.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-04-29
USUAL SERVICES.

While the Rev. S. P. West is all
sent from the city, having gone to
Thomas to preach Pythian sermon.
the usual services win be held in
Pride's A. n. E. church tomorrow.
The Rev. W. 7. Renney win preach
both morning aud night
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-04-29
KNOWS
That Elmer Swope Was a Son
of the Kansas City
Millionaire.

MARnNsBURG, w. va. April 20
Stating positively THAI Elmer
lswope, Of this city, is the son OF the
late Colonel Thomas swope the
Kansas city millionaire, and making
an affidavit to her assertions Mrs
Belle Hagaman, Of New York,
prominent society woman. has shed
new light on the mystery surround
ing the early life fahewesteFn mile
nonaire. Her testimony may clear
up both the mystery and put stop
to the fight over the estate Of the
late stock market king.
Before Circuit Clerk l. D. Ger
hardt, dispositions were taken from
number Of local persons and from
Mrs. Hagaman. by Shannon & OFT
of Kansas City, counsel for the ex-
ecutors, and attorney A. B. Noll. OF
this city, counsel for Elmer swope,
In her testimony Mrs. Hagaman
stated that prior to the war she
was well acquainted with Colonel
swope, and was present when he
married Elmers mother. Until he
was II years OF age, she stated, she
was well acquainted with Elmer, and
then she lent for the east, where she
has since made her home
Mrs. Hagaman is very intelligent
woman, and her testimony has
cleared up many of the tangles of
the early life Of swope. 1t is now
claimed by Elmer swope's attorneys
that Colonel swope, prior to his
death, admitted that he had son,
but for some reason desired him to
be cut of in his estate. He neglected
doing this, however in the will. and
now the attorneys for the local man
claim that the 100000 estate viii
be given to him when they present
his case.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-04-29
FREAK CHICKEN.

Moses A. Tichenal. OF Adamston.
has four-legged chicken. All four
feet touch the ground. but only two
of them are used, It Is barred
Plymouth Rock. week old and APP
parently healthy.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-10-20
Blast Broke Barrier Holding
Back Lake of Imprisoned
Water
many MEN CAUGHT SWAN
THROUGH DARKNESS TO SAFETY
Abandoned Shaft Had Filled With
Water and Blast Jared Partition So
That 1t Gave Way Without Warn.
ing-Victims Helpless.

Hibernia. N. J.. Oct. 2o.-Twel,e
men were drowned here today when
blast destroyed the partition be-
tween two shafts in the iron mines
OF Wharton Steel company and let a
great quantity Of water accumulated
IN the old shaft flood the gallery
where they were at work.
All the victims are foreigners ex.
cept Davis Slaight, foreman of the
gang. who lost his lie in trying to
alo MS men. The accident occurred
IN the shaft where sixty men were
at work.
Between this shaft and the aban.
doned one was partition Of logs.
The blast weakened this barrier so
that 1t gave away before the water
IN the adjoining gallery. In less than
a minute thc water was over the
miners heads and they were Obliged
to swim through darkness toward the
opening leading t. higher level.
Those who lost their lives were un.
able to swim,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-10-20
LOWER DEATH RATE
Americans Have Reduced it in Phil.
ippines.

Mohonk Lake. N. Y, Oct. 20.-In
addressing the Mohonk conference of
Friends Of the Indian and other inde-
pendent peoples today. DR.. Victor g..
Heiser, director of health in the Phil
ippine Islands. said:
1T is estimated that. at the time
Of American occupation, the death
rate in the Philippines was so high
that the population ha dbeen practi-
cally at a standstill for many years.
At least 10000 persons per annum
died of smallpox. There was prac-
tically no provision for the care Of
the insane. a common custom being
to tie them to a stake with dog
chain. The remains of human beings
were inferred as many as four or five
in one grave. the remains Of former
persons being frequently thrown
carelessly about in order to make
room for more recent corpse.
"Soon after occupation. the general
campaign Of cleaning and scrubbing
so characteristic Of the American
sanitarian was at once inaugurated
throughout the islands.
"As result Of the sanitary meas
ures the death rate has been reduc-
ed by ten or more per 1000. which
in itself means the saving Of many
thousands Of lives"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-10-20
PENCE KILLED
Auto Driver Crashed Through Fence
at High Speed.

Sioux City, Iowa. Oct 2o.-"Billy"
Pearce, well known automobile driv-
er. driving a Colby racing car at a
mile a minute pace on the south turn
of the Woodland Park track, was
killed instantly last evening when his
machine crashed into the fence.
Pearce was practicing for the race
meet which opens tomorrow. A burst
ed tire Is supposed to have been the
cause.
The accident happened after he had
circled the track once and was start
ing on the second lap. The time
caught for the first mile was slightly
more than one minute and with the
second time around he was seen to
reached the south turn Of the track.
It swerved and crashed into the fence.
Pearce. who was principal con-
teider in the indianapolis 500 mile
race was dead by the time spectators
had reached him.
Death was caused by the ribs on
the left side of his body penetrating
the heart. The racing machine was
damaged badly and the fence for a
space Of twenty feet was destroyed.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-10-20
WAS
SENTENCED BY
JUDGE CRAWFORD
Indeternninate Sentence of
From One to Three Years
Passed
NOTICE Of APPEAL WAS
IMMEDIATELY ENTERED
Fines and Costs Are $500 and the De.
fendant Was Allowed to Continue
His Liberty Under Bonds of Ten
Thousand Dollars.

Tashburn, N. D.. Oct. 20.-Judge
Crawford this morning denied the
motion Of attorneys for g. L. Bick-
ford, former state treasurer, who was
found guilty Of embezzlement. for a
new trial and passed sentence upon
the ex-treasurer as follows:
THE sentence Of the court is that
the defendant be imprisoned in the
state penitentiary at Bismarck for an
indeterminate term of from one to
three years, commencing at IL o'clock,
noon. of this day and that he be fined
s109 and the costs of this action. the
costs being taxed at s400. the total
fine amounting to $500. The defendant
Of this court is compiled with"
The attornev~ for tho defense TN
mediately filed notice Of an appeal to
the supreme court and the bail bonds
were fixed in the amount OF $4,000.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-10-20

so;ealled 50 CT, problem of labor and capt.
NO" said Adams. I'm not a very
good Socialist. I don't keep very well
posted"
DO you read the Social Democrat?"
"1t is the position of the Social
Democrat, is It not, that the working
men Of Los Angeles should rally to
Yes. Systematically that"
"You endorse those views?"
Il can't say that 1 do"
"Why?"
II don't think the situation is so
critical"
Have you in any manner contribute
ed assistance financial or otherwise,
to the defendant or his counsel?"
"You formed an opinion as to the
cause Of the explosion?"
YES"
When did you form it?"
"a week after the explosion"
Did you keep IT."
mo, l soon changed it,"
Did reading in the Appeal to Rea-
son cause you to change it,"
"Yes"
Did you ever distribute the Appeal
to Reason among your friends?"
Yes. the copy l read. never
bought any for general distribution"
Did you not tell your friends new
er can make me believe it was dyna-
mite?"
NO"
Didn't you say to P. F. Bond of
Leach Beach recently that you be-
liexsd ..s1 it was eas?"
Did you ever hold a conversation
with Mr.. Bond?"
"Oh. yes.'
With reference to this mattcr?"
Don't believe I ever did"
Talesman ]. w. Roberts was interro-
gated by G. Ray Horton for the state,
Have you ever made any study
Of the subject matter Of socialism? 2"
Attorney Darrow objected. saying
1t would take long time to discuss
socialism. but the court ruled he could
answer the question and Roberts said
he had made no study of the subject
Have you any feelings against tho
death penalty?"
Yes"
Have you such conscientious scru.
! pies that where the offense is pun
ishable with death they would pre-
clude from rendering a verdict?"
YES"
Under that test" declared Attor'
ney Horton. I'VE challenge Robert:
for cause and implied bias"
| You mean to say" asked Judge
| Bordwell. that even though you be-
lieved man guilty Of an offense pun
ishable by death. your conscientiou'
scruples would prevent you from rem
dering a verdict?"
why, as long as, IL Is only for tn,
Jury to decide Whfther: the man i
inflict the punishm2nt, I could serve.
IT you knew thEt your verdict o
guilty would mean sentence by tn
court of death, would you give sucl
q verdict?" asked Attorney Darrow.
NO." said Roberts.
well. don't see how we can OBJ
ject to the challenge" admitted Dar
row and the court allowed the chal
lenge, and Roberts was excused.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-10-20
GOV. J0HNS0N'S
EXPLANATION
Remained Away From Ban
quet to President to void
Complications

San Francisco. Oct. 2o.-1n an in
terview today Governor Hiram w.
Johnson of California said he did not
attend the banquet given in honor OF
President Taft last Friday night by
the directors of the Panama Pacific
international exposition because he
wished to forestall embarrassment to
the president that might result from,
q possible attack on the recall Of the
judiciary and direct LEGISLATION which
were made pat of CALIFORNIA; con-
stitution by the recent election.
"Our only thought was" said Gov
ernor johnson. "to extend to the chief
executive of the nation fitting greet
ing and to render his stay all that he
could wish.
wherever there was a possibility
Of any untoward event we sought to
avoid it, as at the San Francisco ban
uuet. It required no :nscrutable power
to divine that somebody at the ban
quet would probably, in concurrence
with the presidents view, attack the
action Of our people upon direct legis-
lation and the recall; and that the
serenity Of the occasion might not be
marrcd. we absented ourselves on that
OCCASION"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-10-20
BUST THE TRUSTS
Wisconsin Suffragettes Will Under
<olro That VHyN,l,

Milwaukee. Oct. 20.-"The Ameri-
can Suffragettes" is the name of a
new organization which was launched
today and its first step in Wisconsin
is to "bust the trusts" as explained
by Miss Marry Swain Wagner an east
ern suffragette who has been working
several months in Wisconsin in the
interest Of woman suffrage.
Miss Wagner was elected president
Of the new organization; Miss Jose
phine Kulzick first vice president and
Miss Martha G. Heide, secretary.
THE American Suffragettes." said
Miss Wagner. will adopt all progress
sive and aggressive methods. We shall
have charge Of the lectures Of Mrs.
Pankhurst in. Milwaukee and other
cities in Wisconsin and hope to set
the pace for lively campaign"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-10-20
BATTED ENTIRE
LIST At HAND
Manager of Express Com
pany Hit Taft, Roosevelt
and LaFollette

Elgin. ILL.,. Oct. 2o.-"william Nc
Kinley was the last great constructive
American statesman, with no other in
sight, and the nation needs such a
person"
Talking in this vein, George H.
Whittle, assistant general manager Of
the American Express company. scor-
ed the Taft and Roosevelt administra-
tions and belittled the proposed nom-
ination of Senator La Toilette Of Wis
consin by progressive Republicans for
president in 1912. in an address be-
fore the Elgin Commercial club today.
He also attacked the parcels post
system. asserting it would make an
added deficit in the postoff1ce depart
ment
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-10-20
INJURE INTAKES
Ashland Says Vessels Anchor Break
Water Pipes.

Duluth. Oct. 20.-City officials Of
H. Darling, of the United States en-
gineer's Office here. asking him II
permission ca nbe obtained from the
secretary of war to prevent vessel
anchorage in the vicinity of the Ash
land intake pipe for the city water
supply. The pipes recently were
broken by dragging anchor and the
city is without water.
Mr.. Darling expressed doubt that
the war department would consider
an ysuch proposition and cited the
fact that Duluth and Superior have
laid their pipes in a thirty foot trench
to escape anchors. He suggests that
Ashland do likewise.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-10-20
PREACHER HELD
FOR GIRL S MURDER
Victim Was Student at New
England Conservatory of
Music

Boston, Oct. 20.-Rev. Clarence ".
+. Richeon. pastor of the Baptist
church in Cambridge. was arrested
early today as a result of the police
investigation Of the death by poison
Ing of Miss Avis Lindell, student at
the New England conservatory of mu-
sic. The arrest was made at the home
of Moses G. Edmond. the father Of
Richeson's financee, in Brooklyn.
Deputy Superintendent Watts states
that Richeson was arrested on infor.
nation substantianted by the police
that he bought quantity of cyanide
of potassium at drug store in New
ton Center on October 10.
Police Judge Murray has issued a
warrant charging Richeon with first
degree murder.