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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-01-06
Ranking War In Chester County.

The various banks throughout Chester
county are in a state of considerable
agitation over the recent action of several
of the West Chester financial institutions
in announcing that in the futule they will
allow two per cent. interest on all cheek
ing accounts. This means that the daily
balance is computed every month and the
interest at two per cent, year allowed on
the average. One Of the institutions is
not only doing this but is making an
active effort all over the country to
attract accounts on this basis.
Naturally, some Of the banks in the
other towns are in dilemma as to the
best way to meet this competition. The
Oxford bankers refuse 70 make any state
ment for publication regarding their
future plans, but we have learned that It
is not at all probable that they will offer
to pay this interest on checking ac-
counts. Oxford News
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-01-06
state sportsmen,s Association.

H. Linn Worthington. Of this town..
well known trap expert, has completed
all the preliminary plans for the organiza-
ton Of the Maryland State Sportsmen's
Association. A meeting is to be held on
January 9, to complete the organization.
The object of the association is to com
bine those who shoot at the traps into
a body, which can control Journeys on
strictly sportsman-like basis, and also to
aid in the enforcement Of the game and
FISH laws. The Rising Sun Club and the
North East Gun Club win be in the
organization. It is to be organized on
such basis that it will receive portion
Of the 10000, which is contributed each
year by the Interstate Association com
posed Of manufacturers of guns, ammuni-
ton and powder, to help promote real
sport.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-01-06
paws Good Dlvldends.

Governor Crothers of Maryland has
notified all justices of the peace within
the State to make all commitments of
prisoners, in the future. to the House of
Correction in place Of the jails, where
they are kept in idleness and at the ex-
pense of the taxpayes.
Until last year the House Of Correction
received $4,000 from the State each year
for maintenance. Since the inauguration
of trade-learning departments the in
stitution will turn over e the State this
year surplus Of $4,000, at the same
time retaining $4,000 for future emer-
gencies Of requirements.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-01-06
Mad Doe AZ Calvert.

James Yerkes. Calvert. found strange
dog in his ice house one day last week.
and after being cared for and fed the an
imal went on rampage, biting dogs
about the place It was finally killed and
the head sent to Philadelphia. where an
examination revealed the fact the canine
had been suffering with rabies. On re-
ceipt Of this news wholesale slaughter
Of dogs took place at Calvert. and thirteen
known to have been bitten were killed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-01-06
prepared For Snow.

The Pennsylvania Railroad has just
completed the installation of a snov-
sweep system. BY this system new in
vention is used for the first time on the
Maryland Division. Its main feature is
what is known as the snow-flanger, which
is attached to the regular snow train,
which runs from six to eight miles an
hour, 1t clears the snow away from the
rail distance of II or "a inches. thus
saving much hand labor. Signals have
been placed on the main line of the Della
ware City bra9Oh at all switch eounec-
tons. since i necessary to lift the
Hanger - sections.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-01-06
GER MAN AFTER TITEE,
Challenge Issued By Aberdeen's
Crack Shot Is Accepted.

z Championship honors in the trap-shoot-
| ing world will be settled Saturday at the
| grounds Of the. Chicago Gun Club where
the historic e. c" cup.will be shot for.
Announcement Of the tournament follow
ed challenge for the trophy issued by
Lester S. German, expert trap shot, Of
Aberdeen, Md, and former major league
pitcher.
The challenge by German was aimed al
w. R. Crosby. of O,Fallon III, member
Of the Chicago club and present possessor
Of the cup won at Chicago on October 70,
1900. from Fred Gilbert.
The challenge Of German was accepted
Immediately by Crosby, who already has
won the trophy FIVE times and the honors
-emblematic of the all-around inanimate
target shooting championship of the
world.
History Of the E. O." dates back to
1896, when it was first placed in competi-
ton and won by FredsGilbert at Weehaw-
ken, N: j.
Lester German has never before tried
for the "E. c. championship cup. Ger
man was several years ago a pitcher on
the Baltimore baseball team and was a
good one. Later he played with the New
York team, and in the California league.
Giving up base ball he returned to
Aberdeen and became gunner of note.
He owned shore on Bush river, and this
was his delight next to trap shooting
He becamein a few years the crack
shot of Maryland. AT targets and live
birds he had but few equals. among them
being NOVEL; Hawkins. Of Baltimore and
H. /. Worthington, Of Rising Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-01-06
School Tax Distribution.

State Comptroller William B. Ciagget
announced Tuesday quarterly distribu-
ton Of the State school tax. amounting to
2 total Of S2so,ooo. Cecil eountys ap-
portionment is S., los "a.
The Comptroller also ortioned the
free school book fund. otal amount
being S37, 500 The 1t for Cecil
county Is 4ela.zs.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-01-06

clara W. Mannon has resigned as
IL 81 school No. 6. Fourth district,
Ford has given 70 the North East
school teu-volume set Of .sThe
u Ehe Worlds Classics.
lliam Hines, Of colora, was struck
face while assisting ID storing ice
sustained 4 fractured nose.
mad dog was shot near Elkton last
ek By John Meredith. The animAl had
5tsn ! number Of other dogs.
Augustus Brumfeld. Of near town. lost
ine large work horse on Sunday night
ente Indigestion was the cause Of the
aimal's demise
Miss Flora strout. National w. G. r..
missionary TO Japan. will speak in
aopewsll NJ. E. Church on Sunday morn
as, 4 81: 80 o'clock.
While walking off the ice on the Sus-
ia River, where she had been
Mrs May Clemson, Of Port De
Ind fractured an arm.
I'M Booth. Of Bay View, while at
orls Ii Gilpins Falls last week, had his
Hand badly mashedEby getting ii caught
between the double doors Of the mill.
We have been favored with handsome
srol1 calendars from the business firms
EIaines & Kirk, ]. M. Holden and A.
Keen, and the National Bank II this
ounfy Commissioner john Pierce
he doing some carpentering work about
property near Colora last week was
bsfly injured by puneturi4g his knee
lth 4 nail
MRS. Joseph Smith Of this town, was
sized yith an attack Of vertigo one day
IAst week, while seated at the organ, and
fsll to the floor, receiving painful cut
on the head.
Don't forget the entertainment in the
public hall tonight, the Great Wood &
Co. magicians and musicians Of note. A.
fine evenings entertainment is promised.
Tickets on sale at the drug store Of Eli 7.
Reynolds.
The annual meeting Of Rising Sun
Detective Association will be held in
Woodman's Hall tomorrow. Saturday
morning. Dinner win be served at IL
o'clock in the basement Of the church by
tis ladies Of The Mite Society.
Duyekinck, sterrett s Co.. received 4
carload Of Regal automobiles this week
and anyone who has any thought Of pur-
chasing car for 1871 is invited 10 call at
he garage and inspect these beauties and
ee their efficiency demonstrated.
i a decided change ii weather conditions
ook place on Tnesdfy night. Wednesday
rning dawning clear and cold. with the
Nd covered with light fall Of snow.
three days Of fog and rain, which
he effect Of clearing the streams and
d Of ice, frozen over for the past
nsh.
The equipment used in the quarrying
stone at Conowingo for the great Nc
All Ferry dam and power house has been
: 49,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-01-06

Motions are due. IN yon
would be glad 10 receive
Several have already
5sl up Why nos &c. inlS
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-01-06

Birmingham. Ala, where he spent some
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jefferson Haines spent
New Years with the formers brother.
Henry Haines.
! William Hawkins, Of Wilmington, was
the guest Of ]. L. Stephens, near town, ON
New Years day.
Mrs. Jennie Gillespie was rendered
birthday surprise: by her lady friends on
Wednesday evening.
DR.. Norman Kirk. of the University of
Maryland Hospital staff. Baltimore, was
an over-Sunday guest at his home in town.
Miss Gertrude S. Dare, Miss Jennie
Maxwell and Barclay Reynolds are visit
ing c. E. Dare and family, of Alexandra.
Virginia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Slack. Sr.. ceie-
brated their 5Ist family reunion Tuesday,
Dec. ~, at their home, near Red Lion
Delaware.
Pusey R. Burlington. Of Doe Run. Pa.
brother Of E. R. Burlington of this town,
suffered stroke Of paralysis on Sunday
morning last
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Hartenstine Of
Principle Furnace, were New Year guests
at the home Of the latter's parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Jos. S. Pogue.
The engagement is announced of Miss
Mabel Tome, daughter of Mrs. judith
Tome, Of Port Deposit. and Mr.. George
Torbert, Of Liberty Grove.
DR.. G. S. Dare and family entertained
on New Years day B. H. Brown and H.
F, Richards, Philadelphia, Wayne Reyn-
olds and Barclay Reynolds.
Miss Louise Wagner entertained few
Of her young friends on New Years eve.
when the departure Of the old year was
speeded with much merriment, and the
new welcomed.
Miss Minnie DuVall. of Charlottesville,
Va, Miss Margaret McCay and Miss
Nancy Dickey. Of Port Deposit, were
guests Of Mrs. M. E. Founders on
Thursday and Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Grafton, Of Foresi
Hill, Hartford county, celebrated the
sixtieth anniversary Of their marriage
last week. Mr.. Grafton is SIS years Of
age. and is hale and hearty.
Miss Mary M. Heisler, of echarlestown,
and Howard J. Moore, Of Wilmington.
we're married on Saturday morning. Dec.
"a, at the parsonage Of Wesley M. E.
church. that city. BY Rev Thomas r..
Van Dyke.
Miss Eta Tosh entertained very
pleasantly a number of friends al her
home near West Nottingham on New
Years eve. The hostess had provided a
number Of guessing contests and other
novel forms Of entertainment for her
guests and the old year was speeded and
the new welcomed hs jolly party.
Myra Balderstq daughter Bertha
held an at home 4 evening Of Dec.
80 in honor of mer's daughters,
Sarah, Of Wei ge. and Ruth. Of
Westtown sci present were
Mr.. and Mrs and daughters,
Misses Fra Steel. MissesA
Virginia Woodr6
4 - VIZ "
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-02-23

When the bo~ess become Irregular
you are uncomfortable and the longer
tcis condition exists the worse you
feel You can get rid of this misery
quickly b. using Hershine. Take 4
d0se On 0ciug to bed and zee how sue
you feei uext dag. Price SOC. Sold
bzop Drug 4 Furniture Co.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-02-23
HERE'S A PRETTY MESS!
Msna Attorney. Backed BY Member Of
School Board. Tries to Dictate 70
Auto Owner Is to Spelling.

The following letters. submitted to
The Star. are self-explanatory:
Dear Davis:--Moses Legate and
others have lodged with this Office
('the King's') serious objections TO
the photography used in the word
Arkansas printed on tag attached
TO your Ford. LeRate tells me
he is a member of the city school
board. and that this matter must be
corrected at once. He further quoted
me the following classical maxim in
Latin: Vita sine literis mortua est.
Yours to maintain the former edu-
cational status and dignity of those
domiciled over the old reliable First
National.
III. A. King"
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-02-23

10 Inc othr.
Carter's Creek Feb. is. l9if.-I
have never seen a letter printed in
your paper from this part OF the coun-
ty. To the home-seeker | would say
that ! think that this is the place you
should come to find a good home cheap.
Land is good and low 10 price. owing,
| suppose to being held by the govern
ment from being homseteaded on ac-
count of its mineral resources.
claim it is as good farming land as can
be found in the county. There has
been no such thing as a failure in crops
here in the last ten years. Vegetables
grow to perfection. Sweet and Irish
potatoes do well. Some varieties OF
fruit do well here. We have had four
crops out Of five of the Red June APP
pie.
LOB.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-02-23
DIAMONDS LOST
AND HEARTS WON
Senior Class Of Mena High School De-
lighted Large Audience With
Clean and Pretty
Drama.

The production Of the play, "Dia-
monds and Hearts," by the senior
class Of Mena High School Thursday
night was indeed happy event. The
Harmon opera house was filed to
standing room. which of course made
those connected with the production
OF the play happy. Then the play was
of such worthy nature and so well
given that everybody there was happy
and glad.
Diamonds and Hearts is the
dramatization of very pretty story,
in which a fond and over-indulsent
mother aids her rather worthless son
in an effort to marry his STEP
sister. in order that he might
become possessed of the wealth the
kirl's father had left her in his will.
Failing to win her affection, the young
man carries out plot to have the
Girl arrested upon a charge OF the
theft of some diamonds, hoping to gain
her consent to marriage to save her
from disgrace.
Miss Ernestine DeLongy played the
role OF Bernice Halstead, the pretty
heiress in distress. She was exceed
ingly clever and by the aid of her true
friends the plot is uncovered and she
finds real happiness in the love Of her
hero, DR.. Burton, a part well played
by Lige Horner.
Earl Goddard, as Abraham Barnes,
a rough, but big hearted farmer, and
Miss Beulah Hughes as his sister, were
splendid characters. Miss Eva Hoge
as Mrs. Halstead, the step-mother,
and Elmer Davidson as Dwight Brad
ley, her son, played the unenviable
parts of the cruel. wicked schemers in
q manner deserving much praise.
Miss Ann Tweedy, Miss Mary In
gram and Miss Marguerite Kirsch,
frolicking. happy school girls, played
well. and Bunnie Bogard, as the negro
boy servant, made a high class black
face comedian. Clifton Hay as sheriff
and Lee Hiles as attorney upheld the
dignity of the law in proper form.
Between acts Misses Daisy Bell and
Mary Lanford played pretty piano
duet and Lige Horner sang a solo
which was very much enjoyed, al
though il was apparent that Lige had
joined too heartily in the class yells
during the early part of the evening.
The special credit for the most sue
cesstul production is given to Miss
Elizabeth Lochridge. who had full di.
rection. At the close of the play
Prof. Adams spoke in a most compli-
mentary manner of her work. and in
behalf of the class offered most sin
cere thanks to her. just as the
crowd started to leave, Prof. Bryant
presented Miss Lochridge with {
handsome piece of cut glass as an ex
preston of gratitude from the Higf
School faculty and members of tn,
senior class.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-02-23

Washington, Feb. 1S.--Senators VINO
are opposing the popular election OF
senators under cover OF the Suther-
land amendment to the pending reso-
luton. heard a plain statement oil
their attitude when Senator Boran OF
idaho told the senate what was back
of their pretended solicitude for the
rights Of a class of voters In the
South.
81 will say TO the negro now, ne
said, that when the exigencies OF THIS
debate are over he need look for no
measure to be brought forward by his
champions here to protect him in any
of his supposed rights. The race IS
sue was brought into this discussion
In the fond hope that it would do
service in defeating this resolution.
It was brought in by those who for
30 years have opposed this amend
ment to the constitution. When TINS
debate is over the negro will be re-
tired again to the place he has oc-
cupied for the last 40 years
1T always has been found difficult
he said. amid laughter, to frame a
resolution that is satisfactory to those
opposed to 1t. In 1892 a resolution
was brought in that was so simple
that an amendment was attached to II
to complicate it, and It served its pur-
pose--it killed the resolution
The present resolution, Mr.. Borah
said, was being assailed by the same
senators on the ground that it was
too complicated, and the Sutherland
amendment was proposed to simplify
it, with the added purpose of defeat
Ing it.
THE amendment he said, lis 9
source of great comfort to the enemies
Of the proposed changes. It is con
venient bulwark from behind which
they hope to shoot the resolution t
death
Mr. Borah argued the legal aspec
of the question at length. He was fire
quently interrupted by Senator Suth
erland, Senator Nelson, Senator Car
ter and others. Mr.. Borah's replies
drew frequent applause from the gal
leries.
After American citizens hav
ceased to have intelligence enough t
conduct elections properly in thei
states" he said, in reply to sugges
| ton that congress could not afford t
| give up it's supervisory powers, "ther
| will not long be any congress II
| Washington.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-02-23
TAINTED IN BANK.
Doc Swager Was Too Weak to Stand
Trim TO Town.

Doc Swager. who has been i'll at his
home for the past four weeks, came
down town today for the first time and
whiie standing in the First National
Bank room about. $50 O. clock, tainted
and fell to the floor. Luckily he was
not injured by the fall and after a few
minutes rest was able to get in his
buggy and 90 home. DR.. j. T. Bogard.
who has been attending Mr.. Swaeer.
stated that he had been ill with a
complaint which resulted from an at
tack of malarial fever he acquired
while doing concrete work in an Okla
homa town. His trouble today was
caused by taking too much exercise
before he was strong enough to stand
il.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-02-23
VOTERS INTELLIGENT.
SENATOR BoRAH DISCUSSES
POPULAR ELECTION OF
U. S. SENATORS.
ENEMIES HOPE TO DEFEAT II

Bring Up Race Question to Create
Pre- judice-Ever Since 1892 the
Negro Has Been Called into the
Observation-Disclosures Can Conduct
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-02-23
DEPOSITORY BILL
BECOMES A LAW
Gov. Dousghey Signed the Measure To-
day-Pipkin's Bill to Place Coun-
~ Officials On Salary Passed
House.
by psrks-Harpsr ssws Service

Special TO The Star.
Little Rock, Feb. i8.--The deposito-
ry bill for Polk and Scott counties
which Senator Logan passed through
the Senate a couple of weeks ago and
was passed through the House a few
days later by Representative Pipkin
was signed by Governor Donaghey to-
day and now becomes law.
The bill introduced in the House by
Mr.. Pipkin to do away with the fee
system and place the county officials
OF Polk county on salaries passed the
House today by a vote of SO to 2.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-02-23

A heavy cold in the lungs that was
expected to cure itself has been the
starting point in naAy cases of dis
ease that ended fatally. The sensible
course is to take frequent doses of
Billiards. Horehound Syrup. 1t
checks the progress of the disorder
and assists nature to restore normal
conditions. Price 25c, SOC and 81 per
bottle. Sold by Jackson Drug & Fur
niture Co.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-02-23
YOUNG WOMEN ANNOYED.


Thursday night two young women
not far from the Presbyterian church
were compelled to come down town.
On their return they were followed
and very much alarmed by some mis-
creant with SLOUGH hat and SLOUGH
ing gait. and finally took refuge in a
residence and telephoned for a friend
TO accompany them home.
Persons acquainted with the cir
cumstances state that watch win
be kept for the guilty party. and il de-
tected repeating the tactics Of that
night there will be no questions asked
before punishment Is administered.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-02-23

Give an invalid child a set OF doll
dishes for her own tray, As there are
plenty Of these sufficiently large to
hold all that the patient Is allowed I'd
eat the "outeness' and novelty of
using the little dishes will stimulate
the feeble appetite and tempt her I'll
eat the food that would otherwise rel
mair untssted
Choose a gay red and gold decors.
ton and let her have her milk or cam.
brio tss in the little teapot of the set
On these dishes serve her q SQUAD
roasted and stuffed, for her little
Christmas turkey, and II will be eaten
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-02-23
VICTORY FOR DONAGHEY
Senate Passes Appropriation for Heat
Ing Plant House Protects Prohi
bition Bill From Amendment.

Little Rock. Ark. Feb. i5.--Govern-
OF Donaehey triumphed this morning
in the Senate when bill appropria-
ting SIS. 900 was passed almost unan-
imously to pay for heating plant and
other work in completing the state
capitol for occupancy by the legista-
ture.
Senator Covington moved the bill be
returned secondreadine for amend
ment providing only for $4,000 for
the heating plant. Covington made
his most vigorous address of the ses-
sien and arraigned the commission for
what it asked to be done.
Tonsy Scores Covingtou.
President Toney. who introduced
the measure, left the chair to speak in
its support. He evidenced the inten-
sity of his desire so support the COM
mission in its labors to complete the
building by severely arraienine Gov
ineton. charging him with insincerity
and that his soul desire was to defeat
the recommendation Of Governor DON
aghey.
Covineton took issue with him and
protested his sincerity but Toney re-
iterated his accusation and expressed
a conviction that the Senator would
stand by the administration. Coving.
ton made closing speech whereupon
his amendment was rejected and on
motion Of President Toney the admin
istration measure was passed by al.
most unanimous vote.
Fave,s proh;bition Bil.
Penresan,o,,va Kersch.s Ho,sa hill
Cor snh,r;ss;on 81 s,a,s-w;Ie nroh;h,,;or
occ,,n;ed ,ha time ~ The House II =,
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-02-23

Lebanon Jet ky.-Mrs. Minnie
Lamb, OF this place, says, ~ believe
| would have been dead by now, had it
not been for Cardui. haven't had
one of those bad spells since COM
usenced 20 use your medicine. =
Eardui Is specific medicine for the lis
that women suffer. Cardui il made
from harmless vegetable ingredients.
II IL q safe. reliable medicine, success
fully used by suffering women fsr
more than hfty years. Try IL today.
For sale by all druggists.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-02-23
Backache, Rheumatism, SIeepIess
ness

Result from disordered kidneys.
Foley Kidney Pillshave helped others,
they win help yon. Mrs. j. B. Miller,
Syracuse, N. VI. says, For long
time ] suffered with kidney trouble and
rheumatism. | had severe backaches
aud felt all played out. After taking
two bottles of Foley Kindey Pills my
backache is gone and y here used To
lie awake with rheumatic pains | now
sleep in comfort. Foley Kidney Pills
did wonderful things for me. y Try
them now. Sold by all druggist.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-02-23
RETURNED TO POLK COUNTY
I'd Hammer Has Sold his Heavener
Pool Hall.

Ed Hammer. who for several months
has been running a pool hall at Heav-
ener. has sold his business there and
returned to live in Polk county. He
will live near Howard and raise hogs
and farm.