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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-05-24
MISS EDNA WILSON WINS $40 IN GOLD.
First Count In Journal Contest Held Wednesday
Evening.
NEXT BONUS OFFER SPECIAL Cash PRIZE
Evening.

The first count in the JOURNAL Piano
and Popular Voting Contest was held
Wednesday night, and after the judges
had totaled the vote it was found that
Miss Miss Edna Wilson had received
the greatest number of votes and was ac-
.cordingly awarded the special prize OF
ten dollars in gold.
The next count will be held on June II,
at which time a special prize of SIS will
be given as follows: To the contestant
making the greatest gain between the first
and second count, $40; to the one making
the second greatest gain, $5.
From now until the next count, June
II, the bonuses will be as follows: For
every seven new subscriptions. 10000
extra, a total of I4.2oo; for every seven
renewal subscriptions, 5000 extra, a total
of II, 500; for every seven back subscrip-
tions. 5000 extra, making total Of
$500; for every forty merchants coupons,
500 extra, making total of 1900. This
is absolutely the largest bonus offer that
will be made on these subscriptions
during the contest and they will positively
be withdrawn before the close of the con-
test, so ii will pay every contestant to get
busy and work hard while the opportunity
lasts to get big votes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-05-24
MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM.

Garfield Post will observe Memorial
Day as usual, at Rosebank Cemetery.
Details will decorate at Hopewell, the
Nottinghams. Ebenezer and Brookview in
the morning. Assembling at Rosebank
at 2 o'clock p. M, the ritual services will
be held at the grave OF some one not yet
selected. The graves of all deceased
soldiers will then be decorated with
flowers and flags, after which an address
will be delivered by. the Rev. 2. H..
Webster. There will also be two recita-
tions by Comrade p. Reedy, Of Wingate
Post. North East First, Why We Wear
the Badge" second, Comrades At Rest" "
1t is desired thar all who possibly can,
and especially the school children, will
attend this service. All are requested to
bring flowers.
Garfield Post will attend church at
this place, in body, on Sunday morning,
26th inst.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-05-24

1t is with great sorrow that we enter
upon our records the death of Joel ].
Carter, Vice-President Of this bank.
Well known as he was among men whose
lives have been given to that branch of
science in which he was most interested.
and having wide reputation as man of
sound judgment, strict integrity, broad hu-
manity and generous impulses we were
proud to have him among our number.
Sympathetic with the deserving, yet con-
servative, he was very useful and a
valued member of our Board. He was
devoted to the welfare of the bank and
we recall with pleasure the fact that he
enjoyed the work and the association.
We were deeply attached to him and with
others we shall miss his kind thoughtful
ness and his genial companionship.
Adopted by the Board of Directors of
the National Bank of Rising Sun,
May FL, 1919.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-05-24
Oyster plants Burned.

Fire at Crisfeld, Md, on Friday night.
destroyed that section of the town in
which the large oyster packing establish
ments were located. About thirty pack
ing house were destroyed, as well as a
large number of dwellings occupied by
negroes who were employed in the pack
ing establishments
The first alarm was given at 9 o'clock.
In three hours the whole of the Jersey
section was in flames. This section Is
connected with Crisfield by small draw
bridge, and is the centre of the oyster in
dustry. Many boats were damaged and
destroyed. The loss is estimated at fully
$Ioo, 600.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-05-24
Resolutlons.

Death has again visited the Ladies Aid
Society of Ebenezer Church, and taken
one of its most efficient and useful
members.
Miss Nettie Brickley was suddenly
called to her Heavenly Home on April 40
and we can only bow in submission to
One who doeth all things for the best.
Resolved: That in the death of our
sister her parents and brother have lost
devoted daughter and sister, the Sum
day School willing worker. and the Aid
Society faithful member.
Res0iyed: That we extended to the
sorrowing family our sympathy and our
prayers.
Resolved: That these resolutions be re-
corded in our minutes copy sent to her
family and to two County papers.
CLARA SMITH,
MABRI. LOGAN,
ARRm A. kirk.
Committee
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-05-24
SUIT COMPROMISED.


The $4,000 damage suit Of William
Wilson, of Havre de Grace. against the
B. & Q. railroad company, has been com
promised, the company agreeing to pay
plaintiff $4,000. Wilson was a track
walker and was on the shore span Of the
new B. & o. bridge across the Susque-
hanna at Frenchtown. this county. when
it collapsed on the morning Of September
a3, 1908, falling distance Of o2 feet.
The bridge was in course of reconstruc-
ton at the time of the accident.
Wilson sustained serious and perman-
ent injuries. and instituted suit for
$50. .oco damages. A verdict was render
ed by jury at Centervlle. Md, in May
1917, for $40, 900. but this decision was
reversed by the Court of Appeals and a
new trial granted. This reversal of the
Court Of Appeals was much criticised by
lawyers of well-known ability, as we'll as
everyone familiar with the facts.
The case was again taken up at Center
vile before Judges Pierce. Adkins and
Hopper, and just before going on trial
compromised by the railroad company
agreeing to pay plaintiff $4,000. with
interest and plaintiffs cost, $soo. SO. the
company also to pay all costs in former
trial, which amounted to approximately
So, 500.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-05-24
Horticultural Society Offers Big
Premiums.

The preliminary schedule of premiums
for the annual fruit, floral and vegetable
shove held in connection with the Annual
Meeting of the State Horticultural Society,
has, been issued. The meeting and show
will be held in the Fifth Regiment. Balti-
more. little earlier this year than hereto
fore, the date being November 1928.
The premiums in all classes have been
greatly increased and the show this year
promises to be>even greater than last.
All growers of fruit should be sure to
spray to produce quality, as a special rule
made by the Executive Board prohibits
Exhibiting fruit that is cloudy or infected
by fungus or insect pests.
Growers of fruit and vegetables should
decide now the class in which they expect
to enter. and give special attention to
these crops.
The class Of homemade horticultural
products has been reclassi6ed and the
premiums increased. The aim of the
Society is to make this exhibit especially
educational and attractive to women.
This show is the greatest advertisement
of Maryland horticultural resources and
all growers should plan to compete for
the prizes. Copies of the premium list
and further information can be secured
by addressing T. H. Symons, Secretary,
College Park, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-05-24
Davis-Myers

+ At the M. E. chuich, West Grove, Pa,
the pastor, Rev. B. Smith Stull officiating,
was celebrated on Thursday evening.
May I6 the nuptials of George R. Davis.
Jr, youngest son Of George r. Davis Sr.,
one of lower Chester County's most promi-
nent farmers. and Ruth youngest daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred T. Myers promi-
nent boro residents.
The church was beautifully decorated
with profusion of honey suckle and
lilacs, the vows being pledged under a
massive floral arch that extended entirely
over the chancel.
The bride who was given away by her
father, wore charming gown of white
satin entraine and carried lilies of the
valley and white lilacs. She was attend
ed by her maid Of honor. Miss Leora
Warden of Elmira. N. Y, wearing a
beautiful creation of apricot crepedechene
over silk an carrying white lilacs. OF
the two bridesmaids Miss Hanna
Thackeray West Grove, Pa, wore gown
Of pale green silk and Miss Mabel Davis
Newark. Del, wore pale pink.
The best man was Leslie Davis. of
Phila., twin brother Of the bride groom
the ushers were Ola Benn of West Grove.
Pa, and Ernest T. Cullen Port Deposit,
Md.
The dainty little flower gir.in a gown
/ of pale blue silk strewing roses in the
path was Pauline only daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Galen Wade Of West Grove, Pa,
niece of the bride.
After the ceremony before an invited
audience that filed the church to the
doors reception was held at the home Of
the brides parents near by. About
seventy-6ve guests attended. all relatives
and near friends.
The gifts were numerous and beautiful.
The happy pair left by auto for a brief
wedding trip and will be home at the
fine Davis homestead already prepared.
Guests were present from Phila., Kennett,
Oxford, Newark, Del, Port Deposit, Md,
Elmira, N. ". Atlantic City and other
places.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-05-24
john Williams Thompson.

The death of John Williams Thompson
occurred on Saturday at the Old Soldiers
Home. Hampton Roads, Va, from heart
trouble. The deceased was in the 18th
year of his age. He was the son of
John and Mary Thompson. and was born
near Pennington. Cecil county. Enlist
ing in the Union army, he served with
distinction in the Civil War. He was
an inmate of Libby Prison three months.
Three sons and one daughter survive.
The body was taken to Oxford for inter-
ment on Tuesday afternoon.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-05-24
Fund For Memorial Shaft.

The cooperation of the women through
out Maryland is asked in the effort to
collect funds for memorial shaft to be
erected in Washington for those brave
heroes who went down with the Titanic.
Subscriptions of 81 or more are requested.
and it is to be hoped that as many of us
as can will contribute; all contributions
to be sent to Mrs. T. Harrison Garrett,
Titanic Memorial Fund, 500 Continental
Trust Bldg. Baltimore. Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-05-24
Mrs. Mary D. Mcclure.

Mrs. Mary D. Mcclure. widow Of
Columbus Mcclure, died on Wednesday
afternoon at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. John Cornell, Harrisville. from
heart trouble in the nth year OF her age.
Besides her daughter, two sons survive:
William T. Mcclure, of Philada., and ].
Fred Mcclure, of Baltimore.
The funeral will be held on Saturday,
2sth inst, at the residence of John
Cornell, Harrisville. at I:3o p. m. Ser
vices at Rising Sun M. E. church at s:3o
o'clock.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-05-24
James Roney.

James Roney, resident of North East
for the past as years, where he conducted
a butchering business, died May IS, in
10Th year of his age. He had been in
failing health for more than year. The
deceased was native of Chester county,
Pa. Two sons survive: William E. and
]. Albert Roney, both of North East. The
funeral was held Saturday, with inter-
ment at the M. E. cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-05-24
Orphans Court.

The Orphans Court of Cecil County
met in regular session on May "a and IS.
Sundry claims against the estates OF de-
ceased persons were examined and
passed.
Bond of Frederick T. Haines, adminis-
traitor of Susan E. currier. examined and
approved.
Accounts Passed-First and final ac-
count of James S. Hopper, executor of
Jacob Pensel. and distribution struck on
same; third account of Richard B.
Merritt, guardian Of John P. Flynn.
Court adjourned to meetN in special
session on May ~.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-05-24
Miss Rachel B. McCauley.

The death OF Miss Rachel B. McCauley,
an aged resident of Leeds. Cecil county,
occurred May IS. The deceased was a
daughter of the late James and Sarah Nc
Cauley. and is survived by one brother
and two sisters. Her funeral was held
Saturday
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-05-24
Rhodes Scholarships.

The next Rhodes examination will be
held on Tuesday, October 10, 1914. al
Delaware College for the benefit Of Della
wareaus. That candidate presents him
self at Delaware College does not
necessarily mean that he desires to seek
an appointment from Delaware. Candi-
dates may be examined at any local
centre named in the several States.
mentioning from what State they intend
to make application to receive the
scholarship.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-05-24
DEATHS.
/. Alexander Maxwell.

Alexander Maxwell, native of Elkton,
died suddenly at his home in Middletown,
Del, on the evening of May IS. aged IS
years. He was engaged in the hotel
business in Middletown for many years.
His wife and one son survive.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-05-24
john Beiswanger..

John Beiswanger died Monday in
Chesapeake City, aged 7S. He was en-
gagged in the bakery business for years.
coming to Cecil county from Germany
when a young man. His widow and
eight children survive. The body was
taken to Baltimore for interment.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-05-24

There are several contestants who have
an excellent chance to win this handsome
piano. BY some good, consistent hustling
and by taking into consideration the
extra inducement offered on bonus. it will
be an easy matter for those who are down
on the lists to work up to the top. Now
let us see who Of the Contestants have the
hustle and grit to go in and get the vote.
The following is the vote on the first
count and the standing of the various
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-05-24

Extra value in Duchess Working
Pants, only $r.oo; large line from which
to select. Go to Buf6ngton's.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-05-24

For window, door and porch screens 6,
% Bufington's.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-11-28
The News From SOOchoyv.

THE Greeks used to have a saying
"Fresh fish from Helicon"
That meant the latest poetry.
/ watch the UNCONVENTIONAL papers eagerly
for fresh news from Soochow.
Unless | am kept posted on what our for
eign missionaries are doing in dear old China
l get restless.
1t fills me with gladsomeness when read
those rose-colored reports from Soochow,
Foochow Chow-chow, How-now, Come-now
and Get-out.
l sit down, sometimes and reflect upon the
local preacher, here in America, and | won
der whether he will ever wake up to the fact
that he is one of the worst imposed on men
that ever lived.
He is paid miserable salary. He is
expected to keep an open house.
He is expected to dress we'll, His wife and
children ditto.
When worn out, he is discarded, like the
old horse that is turned out to Craze, until the
last day comes.
Rarely can local preacher in America
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-11-28

keep house servants The wife and the
daughter must do the drudgery.
Rarely can a local preacher in America
afford carriage and pair of horses.
Very seldom, indeed, does he enjoy three
months vacation, on full salary, at beauti-
full mountain home.
When a child is born to him, he draws no
bounty on it.
His wife may help him ever so much in
his church work, but she effects no landing on
the payroll.
But he is expected to work Justify for the
forei On missionary
Yea, verify, he must rake his flock, fore and
aft, to get the ducats for the foreign mis-
sionaries, else he will find himself in bad
odor with the clerical powers that be.
And what will the foreign missionary
enjoy, as the result of the American preach
er's missionary collections?
~ He will get from $500 to $3.50 per
year. In country where that sum is equal to
$4,000 spent here
~ His wife will get the same amount
(3) He will draw bounty of $500 per
year for every child born to him. When the
child is Is years old, the bounty will be
increased to $3.50 per year
a. He will enjoy yearly vacation Of
three months, on full pay.
% He will be able to occupy lovely
home in the city during the winter, and a
beautiful mountain home during the summer.
(6) His salary and that of his wife will
enable him to keep house full of servants to
do all the domestic drudgery.
"a He can maintain horses and carriages
for his pleasure trips.
(8) When sick, he has the free services Of
doctors and trained nurses.
90 He>has no censorious bosses and critics
to bother his life out. He makes his rose
colored reports to the Boards and the denom-
national papers, and there is nobody to
expose him when he deliberately falsifies
those reports.
Yet the local preacher is awfully put out,
because show up these facts.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-11-28
EDITORIAL NOTES
by j. d. WATSON

WE notice few OF the standpat papers
referring to the record of Attorney
General Wickersham with pride-they are
printing Wickersham's record as a Trust
prosecutor to show that he has brought more
actions against Trusts during his tenure
under President Taft than did the Attorneys
General under Cleveland, Mckinley and
Roosevelt combined
1t IS true that the Government has begun
more actions under Mr.. Wickersham's admin
1stratlon than under the other three, but as
to Wlckersham having accomplished more, it
IS absurd to give such a claim serious
thought.
The two biggest cases in which he took
part-the Standard Oil and Tobacco cases
amounted to nothing-both Trusts doing
bigger business as Trusts than they did
before the Supreme Court handed down the
memorable decisions.
The supposed subsidiary companies of the
former Standard Oil Trust are lust as much
subsidiaries today as they were several years.
ago, and the fight that Rockefeller put up to
retain control Of the Waters-Pierce Co. by
forcing on the Waters Pierce Co. the direc-
tors that Rockefeller desired, proves it.
The stock of the supposed subsidiary COM
panies has scared instead of decreased since
the supposed dissolution, and the Standard
Oil Co. today is more powerful Trust than
ever.
We would like for some of the standpat
papers that point to Mr.. Understands
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-11-28
PAGE EIGHT

Grafton over his aunt, extolling her matronly
virtues
The centurion, Virginius, kills his own
lovely daughter when there is no other way
to save her honor from the lustful tyrant
The Roman magistrate sternly sentences
his own son, when his guilt is established.
And the motto of the Roman wife is the
ever touching words
"VhatherSoereF thou q0eSt C0ius, there l.
Gaia, go alsO."
Very often these noble wives refused to
survive their husbands.
Among the men rose that splendid stand
ard of patriotism which found expression in
the Latin phrase-"It is sweet to die for ones
country
During the years when the civilization of
the paganS was In it's fullest flower, the
Christians were on the increase.
They held to their simple ceremonial the
churches were independent little democracies
The officers were elected by the congrega-
tons. The bishops were equals.
There was no written Bible Oral tradi-
ton and separate manuscripts handed down
from generation to generation the history
and the teachings of Christ.
The Christians had no houses Of worship.
They met in private dwellings, or in secluded
places at night
They lived religiously, practising charity
and brotherly love-
They had all things in common, each one
taking from the common stock according to
his needs.
In them, the hopeless and friendless Grim
inal found friendship, and solace in their
doctrine Of guilt washed away,
The slave heard the strange doctrine which
made his soul as precious as any other.
The idle multitude gazed with awe at the
fearless martyr going to his doom-a doom
which he could escape by renouncng his
Lord.
The hoarse cry of thu. gladiators as they
went down to death, was
"Caesar! We 1oh0 are TO die, salute you!"
But the Christians went to the lions with
hymns and prayers on their lips; and from
the blood of martyrs, the Church waxed
strong.
Those were in the primitive days, of the
first and second centuries-days before the
bishops got control of the money and the
power ousting lay members from control and
preparing for the foul, destructive surrender
to imperial paganism.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-11-28
THE JEFFERGONIAN

record with pride to tell us how many Trust
officials Mr.. Wlckersham has ever put In
Jall-hoW many Trust officials he has relent-
lessly followed with criminal prosecution.
AS we all know, the Trusts do not mind the
civil suits that the Government brings to dis
solve them-We have seen them growing
fatter while these suits were in progress Of
trial
But the Trust officials do sit up and take
notice when criminal prosecution is aimed at
them and that is the only way to successfully
prosecute a Trust
Guilt IS always personal, and the prosecu-
ton OF the person will stop the evil.
Recently the Federal Grand Jury in Texas
indicted John d. Archbold for conspiracy in
restraint of trade.
Archbold being the head Of the Standard
Oil Co., the Texas Grand Jury went upon the
presumption that guilt is personal and pro-
ceeded against the individual instead Of the
Trust.
But before Archbold can be arrested, Mr..
Wickersham steps in and orders that the
arrest Of Archbold be not made, upon the
grounds that the evidence is not sufficient to
convict.
The Jury (and the Jury is supposed to be
the sole judge Of the evidence) say that the
evidence IS sufficient to convict. The District
Attorney who is to prosecute the case thinks
the evidence sufficient to convict, but the
Attorney General says no, stop!
The department has decided to try the
case against Archbold, and he is hereby
acquitted.
No wonder Attorney Gray felt outraged,
and declared that: eff the Indictment had
been for a poor devil of a counterfeiter or
moonshiner, he would be pinched-without
. any ceremony, But Attorney General Wick
ersham steps in and says, The evidence he
understands is insufficient to secure convic-
ton of Archbold. Therefore he has directed
that the warrant of arrest be not served upon
Archbold.
lit strikes me the Grand Jury of Texas
and not Mr. Wickersham should determine
whether the evidence is sufficient or insult
fcient. The Grand Jury and the District
Attorney Of Texas evidently thought the evil
dence sufficient to bring the criminal charge.
"Mr. Understands action in ordering that
Archbold be not arrested is unprecedented.
1t amounts to trial of the case by the
department and not by the court In which the
Grand Jury found the Indictment"
And following his interference In the case
against Archbold, Mr.. Wickersham tells the
District Attorney in New York to hold up
against the Grand Trunk and the New York,
New Haven and Hartford railroads for
entering into an agreement in restraint of
trade.
The New York, New Haven and Hartford
has had New England bottled up for several
years-it has almost exclusive control of pas
senger and freight traffic by both land and
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-11-28

We would like for some of the standpat
papers that point to Mr.. Understands
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