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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-10-18
PERSONALS.

Miss Elizabeth K Stephens IS spending
some time in Philadelphia.
Miss H. Jennie Reynolds is spending
the week with Media friends.
Mrs. W. B. Ford. of Baltimore. is visit
ing ]. W. Hambleton and family.
Mrs. Ralph Leuering OF Jackson, is
visiting her sister. Mrs. Benz. Briscoe.
T. Clifton Kirk. of Seattle. is spending
some time with relatives in and near
town.
The Home Mission Social will meet
with Miss Mabel johnson Friday evening,
Oct I8.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas J. Wilson are
visiting their daughter. Mrs. c. E. Dare,
in Rosemont. Va.
Miss Maybe MeDoueal. Miss Idle
Campbell and E. L Haines are attending
the Epworth League convention in New
Castle, Del.
Mr.. and Mrs. Saml. A.. Taylor paid a
visit to Western Maryland College, West
minister, where their son Warren is stu
dent the past week.
Theodore Bouchelle who has been visit
ing relatives near Elkton, left on Monday
for Nicaragua, where he has been >en-
gagged for some years in gold mining.
]. G. Crothers, of Colora, won scholar
ship from Cecil county in the recently or
ganized chronological school of Johns
Hopkins University, Baltimore, and has
entered upon his studies.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Irwin. of
Reading, Pa announce the engagement
of their daughter Leona Frances to Henry
Satthwait Sharpless son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis Sharpless. of Elk township.
Announcement is made Of the coming
marriage of Miss Edith w. Scott. daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs Frank R. Scott. ol
Elkton, and Mccullough Walmsley, Of
New York. The wedding will take place
in the Elkton Presbyterian Church on
October 80.
Mrs. Cecil E. Ewing received word last
Friday of the serious illness of her mother
Mrs. P. S. Shaffer. WHO is visiting rela-
tives in Greenville, Pa. and left Rising
Sun the following morning for that place.
Word received since then indicates Mrs.
Shafer's condition considerably improved.
In honor of his eighty-fourth birthday,
Augustus A. Brown. one of the few sur
vivors of the famous Light Brigade ol
British Army at Belaklava, during the
Crimean War. was rendered surprise by
a number of his English friends residing
in Elkton and vicinity. at his home on
East High street Saturday night. Mr..
Thos. F. Williams, assistant superinten-
dent of the Elkton pulp works. acting as
spokesman for the visitors presented Mr..
Brown with a handsome Morris chair
Mr.. Brown has been resident of Elkton
for thirty-one years, and for more
than quarter of century has been
care-taker of the County Court House
there. Several years ago he was granted
a small pension by the British Govern.
ment for his services in the Crimean War.
Notwithstanding Mr.. Browns advanced
years he still attendg q his work.
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-10-18

Glass and panel door cupboards. bam-
boo novelties. cotton slabs for cots and
cribs. pillows and holsters. this week at
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-10-18

Iaxi2 Art Squares in attractive patterns
this week at Buffington's.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-03-07
PRESIDENT SEEKS COUNSEL.
Wants to Bring Business Men In Touch
With Government.

Washington.-President Taft has
taken the initiative in movement TO
bring business men OF the country into
touch with the government for advice
In the administration OF laws, the en-.
actment of new statutes and the de.
Velopment of commerce.
Virtually the president proposes a
national board OF trade. broadly repre-.
sentative of the commercial and indus.
trial organizations and of such charac.
ter as the government properly may
recognize by charter from congress
AS one of the steps in the campaign.
secretary Nagel of the department OF
commerce and labor. by direction OF
the president, has called a convention
OF delegates from commercial organi.
cations in all parts of the country TO
meet in Washington on April Is for
discussion and to plan the organiza.
ton. Invitations already have been
sent to 1000 local chambers of com.
merce' boards of trade and other com.
mercial bodies.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-03-07
AMERICANS ADVISED TO LEAVE
Situation In Mexico so GRAY. r..
President Taft Issues WARNING -
United States Citizens.

Washington.-The gravity NJ a.
situation In Mexico caused pras,ao~.
Taft on Saturday to issue a nroc,a
nation virtually warning Amer,ca.
citizens To refrain from entering ,ha,
country and those now residing thor,
to leave when conditions threaten ;.
become intolerable. The decision 70
issue such warning was reoues,os
at a special meeting OF the cabinet
The proclamation was augmented
by a telegram addressed by the stat.
department TO Ambassador Wilson in
the city OF Mexico. The ainbass,.
dor was instructed to inform Amer.
cans in peril there TO Withdraw across
the border. leaving their effects IN
the care OF the nearest United States
consul. Copies of the Telegram wers
sent also to all consular agents.
The presidents utterance. it wa,
explained. was in no sense recognL
ton OF the revolutionary movement
in the sister republic To the south
Neither was II to be looked upon as a
declaration OF neutrality. II was de
clared the utterance was solely
warning TO Americans TO avoid any
thing that might SAVIOR OF partisan
ship in the existing state OF affairs.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-03-07
DEATH CALLS NOTED WOMAN
WIDOW of Fourth President Of the
Mormon Church is Called.

SAT- Lake City.-Mrs. Emma S.
woodruff, the widow of MILFORD Wood.
rum fourth president of the Mormon
church, died at 2:2O Monday morning
Mrs. Emma Smith Woodruff was
born at Spring Hill. Mo-. March l.
1883 Her father. Samuel Smith. a
native of Tennessee, was one of the
earliest converts to the Mormon
faith, he and his wife being led into
the church by President Woodruff in
tennessee. They moved to Missouri
where Mrs. Woodruff was born. From
Missouri the family moved to Nauyoo.
wnere the father assisted in the build.
ing OF the Nauvoo temple.
Mrs Woodruff came to Utah in
1850. crossing the plains with her par.
ents. She was married to President
woodruff at the age of Is. and they
had Il family Of eight children four
OF whom are living.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-03-07
laFollette Still IN Race

Madison. Visit shall continue in
the contest as candidate for well de.
Hned principles and for definite pro.
gram oil legislation which once enact.
ed INTO law will break the hold of
privileges on the industrial life of the
people and free them from the burden
imposed by thousands Of millions of
hctltious capitalization This is the
slst OF statement under his own sig.
nature addressed to "progressiyes, :.
ana made public Friday by Senator
Robert NJ. LaFollette.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-03-07
NEVADA LEGISLATURE ADJoURNs
NO Attempt Was Made to Amend
State DIVORCE Laws.

carson, Nev.-The extraordinary
session of the Nevada legislature adj
lourned sine die late Thursday. hav-
ing passed all of the administration
bills with the exception of the tax
commission measure.
One of the enactments provides for
the transfer of 100000 from the
school fund to the general fund, with
an issue of bonds bearing 4 per cent
interest. Another repeats the mort
gage tax law
No attempt was made to amend the
state divorce laws. nor that regulating
prize fights. An attempt to pass a
corporation tax law was defeated in
the senate.
No change in the state tax rate
Will result from the laws just adopted
The rate is 60 cents on the s1OO.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-03-07
SUPPRESS MUT|NY.
FOREIGN TROOPS PATROL THE
OUTSKIRTS OF LEGATION
QUARTER IN PEklN.
The Homes Of Many Mobiles and
Princes Have Been Looted, and
While Many Executions Have
Taken Place, Rioting Continues.

Pekin. - Eight hundred foreign
troops patrolled the outskirts of the
legation quarter for three hours Sun.
day. but there were no disturbances.
There are now 5000 foreign troops
in Pekin and the natives feel safe.
Five thousand Japanese troops have
been ordered from Port Arthur to Tien
Tsin. where there are only 1900 for.
eign soldiers.
Most of Yuan Shi Kai's troops left
Pekin Sunday for Poa Ting Flu to sup
press the mutiny The cannonading
heard on Saturday was caused by an
attack by the mutineers on Tung
Chow, which was occupied and
sacked. The homes of many mobiles
and princes in Pekin have been loot
ed. More than 100 executions have
taken place. For the most part the
victims were civilians and included
six women. Apparently the authori.
ties are afraid to execute soldiers.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-03-07
Quiet at Beirut

Beirut.-Martial law which was put
INTO force by the military authorities
immediately after the recent lombard.
lnent OF this city by Italian warships
mas mad a salutary effect and the civ
INV IS quiet, although considerable
apprehension is felt in regard to the
pent-up bitter feeling or the MosIems
against the Christians. It is question.
aoie whether the Turkish government
can continue to hold in check the nm.
ruly element among the Moslems tha
majority of whom are armed
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-03-07
SUFFRAGETS THREATEN TRADE
Hundreds of Women Join in Window
Smashing Campaign in London's
Fashionable Shopping Center.
(Copyright)

London.-Because the coal miners
mad been able to gain government rec
ognition OF their grievances by threat.
ening the business of the country. the
suifragets late Friday entered upon a
policy OF menace to trade.
They carried it out suddenly and
with an ardor that resulted in heavy
financial losses, brought consterna-
ton to merchants of the most pros
porous shopping districts of the city
and paralyzed business. Before the
ponce We're able to muster their
forces and restrain the women
streets were covered with shattered
plate glass from the show windows of
stores.
IL was Misunderstanding expedition
solely and thoroughly organized one
hundreds of windows in many of the
famous shops of the world and several
government offices and clubs were
wrecked by the suffragets. The dam
age Will aggregate thousands OF
pounds, but is largely covered by in
against breakage.
One hundred and fifteen women
were dragged to the police stations bv
police or excited and Indignant NOR.
chants. Many others, however es.
capped. All those arrested were 70.
leased on bail, coupled with promises
10 refrain from further window-break.
ing.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-03-07
Charges May be Dropped

Los Angeles, Cal.-The jury brib
cry indictments against Clarence $
barrow former chief counsel for the
Mcnamara brothers. became so en-
meshed in legal tanslcs Saturday
that' according to attorneys. there is
a possibility that all charges may be-
dismissed. The complications arose
when Attorney Earl Rogers. repro
senting barrow. refused 10 accent
'ragmentary notes of testimony as
a compliance with court order that
me district attorney supply the De-
tense with full transcript of the cyi
uence on which the grand jury indict.
ed barrow.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-03-07
WAR ON WHITE SLAVERY.
Organization Backed BY Unlimited
Capital to Begin Campaign.

Observation-Disclosures with the
greatest secrecy and backed by unlim.
tied capital, the biggest campaipn
ever undertaken against white slay.
cry is about to be launched by the
business interests of the United
states working In cooperation with
the department of Justice.
Within the past few weeks bank.
ers' merchants, philanthropists. edu.
Gators and other leaders of national
reputation have met in New York
ana Chicago and completed merger
Oh all the principal organizations
hghting the white slave traffic into
the American Vigilance association
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-03-07
RAILROAD TO VEkNAL REGION.
Gigantic Industrial Enterprise Which
Will Mean Much for Utah.

salt Lake City.-The first step in
another gigantic industrial enterprise
for Utah WAS taken Thursday when a
copy of the articles of incorporation
OF the kenilworth & Helper Railroad
company were filed In the office OF
the secretary of state.
The Kenilworth & Helper railroad
Is already in existence and in success
frl operation, but the real significance
OF the project lies not in what is. but
In what is to be. First of all. the road
VIII be built from Helper to Salt
Lake. The chief aim, however, is a
line across the state through the Yer
nal country to conect with a railroad
line at the Colorado border or at y
point near the border.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-03-07
STANDS ON EDGE OF HApEs
w. T. Stead Predicts Civil War
Unless Strike in England is Settled

London.-W T. Stead is Of the
opinion that Great Britain stands on
the very edge OF hell One million
coal miners. representing the whole
body OF workmen engaged IN coal
mining. have struck. and II they re.
fuse to go back TO work until their
demands are conceded. and il those
demands are not conceded. the coun.
try will be plunged into civil war.
Not civil war OF the ordinary kind
In which two armed forces appeal
TO the arbltrament OF arms AS io
which shall rule. but civil war OF q
far more terrible kind-ciyil war In
which the sole arbiter will be starya
tion-starvation endured. not by the
combatants alone. or even in chief
but the starvation OF a nation. Star
walton Is Tar more cruel arbiter
than war.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-03-07
Noted Nevadan Dead

carson, Nev.-A. C. Pratt. one of
~ Nc Des'-Known men in public life in
Nevada, died here Friday after a short
iiiness. Mr.. Pratt was formerly sur.
Veyor general of the state. While bo
never attended school a day in bis
me ne mastered telegraphy, survey
ing and assaying, and often was cai,
Gu upon TO expert books of public Of
Meals. For number of years be
newspapers in Nevada and
anu
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-03-07
SCENE OF CARNAGE
REBEL TROOPS MUTINY AT PEkIN
AND MANY NATIVES ARE
KILLED OR WOUNDED.
Soldiers Are Joined by Police, Coolies
and Losfers in Outbreak, But so
Far as Known Foreigners
Were Not MoTested.

Pekin.-A mutiny OF Yuan Shi Kai's
soldiers began. in Pekin at s o'clock
Thursday night. Many natives were
killed or wounded, but, so far as
known, all foreigners are safe. When
the outbreak occurred it was estimat-
ed that 1000 soldiers took part, but
later the mutineers were augmented
by large numbers of police. coolies
and loafers. The legations know no
reasons for the outbreak The idea is
expressed that Yuan Shi Kai's soldiers
began the trouble when they learned
that he intended to leave the capital
tor Nankin. The soldiers everywhere
looted from house to house. They have
not spared even foreign residences
within one block of the legation quar-
,ers.
Fires were started in various Sec
lions and territory more than, mile
IN area has been burned. This stretch
es from the Forbidden City to the
building of the Chinese foreign board,
where Yuan Shi Kai resides, the
names reaching within half a mile of
the legations. The quarters occupied
by the Nankin delegates, who came
mere to notify Premier Yuan Shi Kai
of his selection as president, have
been enveloped in flames.
Much reckless shooting has occur
red and one shell. which fell into the |
compound of the American legation.
ore through the tent of one of the |
soldiers OF the recently arrived rein
orcements, but did not explode.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-03-07
HOLDS KEY TO SITUATION
General Orozco May be Decidinq Flo.
ure in Mexican Revolution.

7 Mexico City.-The one man in Mexi.
co who holds the key to the present
Crisis more than any other is General
fasquale Orozco. If he is loyal to
the Madero government as Madero
claims he is, then the revolution is no,
as serious as current reports state
II he has decided to lead the revolu.
tionary forces, then Madero and the
government are probably in danger
he is without exception the most
popular leader in the entire country
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-03-07
Montana Stock SUFFERING.

Great Falls, Mout.-The cold
weather that had held northern Mon.
'aha In its grip for two days moder
ated slightly Saturday. the thermom
eter mere rising to 10 degrees above
zero Snow has ceased falling and
the high winds that caused stock 10
urift from their ranges have subsidized
Na'tle are suffering because OF the
heavy snow, which prevents their
reaching the food beneath.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-03-07
SETTLE WITH FISTS
LIVELY PERSONAL ENCOUNTERS
AT NEVADA CAPITAL RESULT
OF EXTRA SESSION.
Chief Justice and State Printer En-.
gage in Rough and Tumble, While
Commissioner of Publicity and
Editor Fight on Streets.

Reno, Nev-Dissatisfact caused
by the recommendation by Governor
oudle that funds needed for state
purposes be raised by extra taxation
passed the stage of bitter debate in
the halls of the legislature on Wed.
nesday and found vent in personal
encounters on the street.
Charles Norcross, commissioner of
publicity for the agricultural and ir.
rigatlon bureau and brother of Su-
preme Court Justice Norcross. clash.
ed with Hal Mighels. editor 1T the
Carson Appeal, and both combatants
were badly mussed up before separ-
ated by friends. Mighels published
an article alleging extravagant mis-.
use OF state funds and Norcross took
offense at the charge.
Hardly had excitement over this
combat subsidized when Chief Justice
of the Supreme Court James Sweeney
and State Printer Joseph Farnsworth
made entry into the white hone"
class. They chose the corridor of the
state capitol building and each
proved a glutton for punishment IN
I'll bystanders interfered. This fight
resulted from an argument over a
Dill printed by the state printer in
which additional remuneration for SUI
preme court judges for compilation of
me new code Is provided for.
The fistic encounters have divid
"a carson City's official family into
actions and other encounters are
ooked for.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-03-07
STRIFE AT STRIKE HEARING.
Congressman Berger Hurts Money in
Face Of Millionaire.

Observation-Disclosures s. bin
from hat that was being passed
around for the benefit OF the wan and
haggard child textile strikers from
Lawrence. who appeared before the
house committee on rules Saturday
Representative Victor Berger. Socl
alist. hurled It into the face Of its
donor ]. II. Cox, a halloween OF Law
renee.
We don't want your money, It's
blood money" cried Berger. dramatic.
ally We'll take care OF our own
without your help"
Instantly Cox and II. J. Mccartney
banker from Lawrence. made a
uash FOR Berger. Adult strikers
hurried to the aid OF Berger. bu,
members OF the committee and sev
eral lawyers jumped between them
and prevented n physical clash.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-03-07
Fort OgIethorpe Bill Passes

washington.-A bill making Fort
osiethorpe' Georgia, a brigade cav.
AIRY post passed the house by a vote
OF III to 80 after four hours OF do.
Date and stubborn resistance led nv
Fitzgerald of New. York. -
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-03-07
DIX. HARVEY w. WILEY
Chier Of Bureau Of chemistrv

wiley said that while he had not vet
determined to offer his resignation. II
seemed that he could not be success.
fui In his efforts to secure harmony
as long as there were 'incongruous
elements" in the department
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-03-07
Jury Unable 70 Aoree

New York.-The jury in the case of
vernon Cole the Christian Science
practitioner charged with practicino
medicine without a license. was un'
discharged. anu was
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-03-07
Shot Wife's Comnanion

oakland, Cal.-Henry Prescott a
mining man of this state. shot and
Siiieo Ralph j. Thompson shortly be-
lore midnight Wednesday night when
thompson and Mrs. Prescott returned
together to the home of the latter
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-03-07

san Francisco.-The bodies of Sam
uel j. Fisher and his wife and two
grown daughters were found in the
family home here early Thursday.
each with bullet hole in the head. A
revolver was found in Fishers hand
and he is believed to have shot the
insane "ie
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-03-07
COAL MINERS STRIKE.
inree-quarters of Million Men
Leave British Mines.

London.-Upwards of three quarters
OF a million coal miners had laid
down their tools and gone on strike
by o'clock Thursday afternoon when
the day shift in the mines ended
Inc army of striking GOLFERS swelled
nourly throughout the morning when
1t became known that no settlement
had been reached.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-03-07
Montana Bars WyomIna Sheer.

Helena, Mont.-Following a report
from the state veterinarian that
scabies is prevalent among Wyoming
sheep' Governor Edwin l.. Norris has
issued proclamation establishing
against Wyoming sheep. =.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-03-07
Predicts pearer Mnata

Kansas City, Mo.-There IS no
cnance Oh cheaper meat next year. ac.
coroing 10 w. J. Tod of Maple Hin
one OF Missouri's leading stockmon
MI Tod has just returned from trim
over the range country in the wost
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-03-07
Bryan Talks Relioiop

Seattle, Wash William Jennings
bryan ieft Tor Spokane Sunday night
ms only public appearance was made
sunday afternoon, when he addressed
himself to religious topics "''eu
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-03-07
Dixon to Manage campaign.

New York.-United States Senator
Dixon of Montana has accepted lead
ersnip of the campaign for Colonel
theodore Roosevelt's nomination for
the presidency. Truman II. New
berry of Detroit accepted the chair.
manship of the Roosevelt campaign
national advisory board
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-03-07
Offers Increase in WAGES.

Lawrence, Mass.-A readjustment
Oh wages, which in no case will be
iess than per cent, to take eAct
march 4, was announced by President
William Whitman of the Arlineton
mills on Thursday.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-03-07
Powder ken Mill Burma

wilmington. Del.-The pulp keg mill
OF the Dupont Powder company near
mere was destroyed by fire Sunday
me loss is estimated at 100000
crossed electric wires caused the fire
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-03-07
Favors Recognition of Republic.

Washington.-The house committee
on foreign affairs on Wednesday re.
ported favorably the Sulzer resoIu.
llon which, in effect. would recognize
the new republic of China. II con.
graduates the Chinese people "on
.i-eir assumption of the powers du'
les ana responsibilities of self-gov
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-03-07
5onaparte for Roosevelt.

Baltimore.-F Former United states
attorney General Charles NJ Bona
parte' who was member Of the
roosevelt cabinet, has declared him
self In favor of Colonel Roosevct's
nomination for president.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-03-07
Revolutionists Capture Town

Tegucigalpa.-Jose Maria vaIla.
uares' Honduran revolutionist he
longing to Ampala. crossed the San
salvador frontier into Honduras with
sixty men and captured the bordo Az
Town of Aramecina
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-03-07
Mexicsns Release Amerlc,n D.,

san Diego.-Leonard NapIerskie
'ne ls-year-old American youth ar.
rested at Tijuana as rebel spv was
released by Mexican military author.
ties, who became convinced OF h,s H.
nocence. -"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-03-07
Paid for Fathers Bravery.

New York.-In acknowledgements NJ
an act of bravery performed twenty.
seven years ago by his father. Chas
H. Iunley OF Brooklyn, book-keeper
ior the Standard Oil company. has
Just been notified of a bequest OF 81.
oVV'Voo made upon him by those
whose lives were saved by the hero,
ism of his parents.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-03-07
Woman Burned to Death

New York.-A fire that started in
boarding house in Madison avenue
sunday resulted in the death of one
woman the spectacular rescue OF
twenty boarders. both male and fe.
male, and serious injury TO "A fireman