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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1912-02-16

TO be guarded against Is tho hibit, pc.
culiar 10 some people. Of always being
on the opposite side of q question. Call
attention to the good points Of a book
a person, u public movement. q work Of
art, or what not. and this individual
Conversation Ia such a home gives one
the cbills.
Were we good We should be beautiful.
We all feel this. There are plain fea.
turc. 40 charming with the sparkle Of
good humor, that we love them. There
are blemished faces 80 sweet that they
are pleasantcr to look upon than The
most perfect. After all, il il in the
expression that the actual charm lies.
so that were some ono 10 promise the
secret of beauty for twenty-five cent,
and q post paid envelope, he would
scarcely be an impostor should he re.
turn the golden rule with the instruc.
tious to learn and practice il. II we
could only do this earnestly and truly
for one generation, the next might won.
der whether II were not q fable that
such a thing n ugliness was ever known
upon earth.
Man has done wonders since he came
before the public. lie has navigated
the ocean, he has penetrated the myster.
les of the starry heavens, he has har'
messed TIA, Lightning and made il pull
street ears and light the great cities OF
the world. Iiut he can't find a spool
Of red thread in his wife's work basket
he cant discover her pocket in a dress
hanging in a closet, he can Z hang on;
clothes and get them On the line RICH,
side up. lie cannot hold clothespins in
his mouth while he is doing il. either
He cannot be polite to somebody hr
hates. lie cannot ,it in q rocking chat,
without banging the rockers into the
basehoard>. lie cannot put the tidy on
the sofa pillow right side out. lie can
not sew on q button. In short. he can,
not do q hundred things that women Do
almost instinctively.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1912-02-16

Fortune generally knocks at the docr
when the latch string ism I out.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1912-02-16

How great n beauty and blessing II
il to hold the royal gifts Of the soul
~ that they shall be music to some
aud fragrance to Others, and life to
all. Some women cling to their homes
like the honeysuckle over the door, vet,
like il, swcetcn all the region with the
the subtle fragrance Of their goodness
80
A sunshiny husband makes 4 merry
beautiful home, worth working in and
for. II the man is breezy. CHEEKY, con
sidcratc and sympathetic, the wife sings
in her heart over puddings and mend
ing basket, and counts the hours till
he returns at night and rcnews her
youth in the security she feels Of his
appreciation aud admiration.
Men give up a great deal for their
the knowledge that they have gained
in life's experiences-they spend ev.
erything freely for their homes sake,
and the home should pay it, debt in
much ~outspoken love.
80
IL is wicked TO loaf. Every man l.
created for a purpose and he has no
I;ght TO shirk that responsibility. II
YOU have friends or money that SIMPLY
increases your responsibility. No man
has a right to loaf. Nothing can be
more humiliating {" . parent than 10
know that his son j. = confirmed loafer
"a mere blank-absorhing his living
from the toll of other hands and ere.
ating nothing.
DO not-mother at your housework
father in your study-do not be always
too busy" The little heart wants an
outlet, the appraised bud wants a kiss.
the little hearts want something and
have something To tell YOU, u little
gricf to bring, q small Joy, a game OF
play expected now and then. All, be.
ware! Those requirements will slacken
aud will cease. il it be 900 often. Now
run away, dear father is busy Don 7
he troublesome, dear, mother must do her
work.
Let us build our house on tie hill.
top of cheerfulness, 50 high that no
shadows may rest upon il, and where
the morning comes early and the even
ing tarries late. She is 10 be pitied
whose house is in some valley Of grief
with the longest night and shortest
day. God put Us here TO make the
world brighter and happier by our lives
and every one Of us should study how
10 he q blessing 10 others. We must
get the wrinkles out Of our brow an,
we must have smiling faces. Let !
man 40 home at right worn and wear
led by the tolls of the day and how
soothing is q word dictated by a cheer
full disposition. II is sunshine falling
ON his heart. lie is happy and the care
Of life are forgotten. Smiles, kline
words and looks characterize the chill
dren, and peace and love have thei
dwellings there. Home should he m,
center OF joy.
$50
Husbands and wives give expressio
"a every petty feeling of irritation AN
handy words back and forth till som
mOlehill assumes the proportions Of
mOuntais. A tendency to nag goes M
checked among the children, and a
most before the parents Are aware ther
is a chronic condition Of unpleasantrie
in the home. Young married people, q
p~ecially need to learn control in hi
direction. Another disaareeable ira.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1912-02-16

Men give up q great deal for their
the knowledge that they have gained
in life's expericnces-they spend ev'
erything freely for their homes sake,
and the home should pay it. debt in
much outspoken love.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-15
Conference Meets.

The annual session Of the Wilmington
Methodist Episcopal Conference, en-
bracing the entire Delaware. Maryland
and Virginia Peninsula, and several
charges on the Western Shore Of Virginia,
began in ST. Paul's Church. Wilmington.
on Tuesday evening. The church has
just been completed at a cost Of 10000.
The regular conference sessions are held
in the morning, the afternoon and eve
ming of each day being given over to an.
niversaries of organizations connected
with the church. The conference will
end on Monday, March Is, when Bishop
Wilson will read the list Of ministerial
appointments. There are AIS official
clerical and lay delegates.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-15
Mailman Smlthers.

Whitman smithers, leading resident
of the Second district. died at his home in
Chesapeake City Sunday. after short
illness, of pneumonia. aged 6s years.
Mr.. Smithers was native Of Frederick.
DEL, but had been d resident of Cecil
county the greater part of his life. For
the past 43 years he had been in the em-
ploy Of the Chesapeake and Delaware
Canal. and at the time of his death was
general superintendent of the waterway.
Prior to his selection for superintendent.
he was for 10 years collector Of tolls for
the company. He was also president Of
the Back Greek Towing Company. He
is survived by his widow and one son
DIR. Delmar Smithers. of Chesapeake City.
His funeral was held Wednesday after
noon.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-15
Real Estate Sales.

The Kennard M. Riley properties. in
the Eighth district, were sold last week al
the Court House door, Elkton, by George
A. Blake and William s. Evans, trustees.
The home place near Rock Springs, "a
acres, 2S perches, with dwelling. wheel
wright and blacksmith shop was pur.
chased for 5000 BY Russell E. Riley, who
also bought the tract of 24H acres, known
as the Hess property for $3.50. Thomas
Fl Cummings bought the third tract, n
acre, with dwelling, at Pilot, for $3Is.
The Marley paper mills property near
Childs, this county. founded and long
operated by his late George w. Childs. OF
Philadelphia, has been transferred by the
&c. S. Garrett Sons Company. of Phila-
delphia, to the Marley Mills Company,
recently organized by Philadelphia and
Wilmington capitalists.
The D. w. Chandler warehouse prop
erty in Oxford which was purchased at
Assignees sale by ]. A. Watt. has been
sold to Jarrett Mackey and J. H. Yerkes,
both Of Cecil county, who will conduct a
general warehouse business at the stand.
|. Wayne Reynolds has purchased
from D. D. Hanna, the small property
embracing about three acres of land near
Rising Snn. at present occupied by Harry
McCardell..
Robert G. Thackery. Esq, sold the
Hanna property near Bacon Hill at As
signee's sale on Tuesday to William
Schwenk. Of Philadelphia, for $4,000.
The Howard House livery stables in
Elkton have been sold by w. Arthur
Mitchell to Edward W. Taylor for $4,000.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-15
Albert 6. Reynolds.

s Albert G. Reynolds. wall-known resi-
dent of the Eighth district, died at his
home near Rock Springs, on Thursday,
9TH inst. after long and painful illness
from cancer Of the stomach. aged az
years. He was a son of Henry Reynolds,
deceased. and Eliza Reynolds, and is sur
yived by his mother, his wife. who was
Miss Lula Mccullough. daughter of Saml.
Mccullough, Of the Eighth district, three
sons, and the following sisters: Mrs.
Jacob Dunlap. Rising Sun; Mrs. Clinton
Way. of the Eighth district; Mrs. Annie
Smith. Philadelphia.
The funeral was held on Sunday after
noon, with interment at West Nottingham
cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-15

Excess of expenditures over receipts, sl6s 5as 22
The report shows that three sections
have been accepted in Cecil county as
completed. The section. about az miles
long, from Elkton toward Fair Hill, was
built by contract and is of trap-rock
macadam IA feet wide and inches thick.
The other two sections Oakwood to
Porter Bridge (31s milesl and Rising Sun
toward Calvert (about 3miles) were built
by forces working directly under the
chairman.
Three sections Of road in Hartford
county. aggregating nearly sA miles.
have been accepted as completed from
contractors. One of these is the section
between Kalmia and McCanns Corner, on
the Baltimore-P Philadelphia route, and in
cludes relocation and new bridge over
Deer creek. This is considered one of the
greatest Improvements the board has
completed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-15
Marriage License Issued To Minors.

A marriage license was issued last
week by the Clerk Of Cecil County Court
to Miss Edythe c. Fowler. daughter Of W.
o. Fowler of this town. and Raymond H.
West. son of George West Of near town.
The young lady is pupil at the Rising
Sun Grammar School and has not yet at
tanned her fourteenth year. while the
young man is but is years Of age.
When it became known, through the
publication Of the marriage licenses. that
one had been issued TO the young couple.
Mr.. Fowler took legal steps to Illustrate
the matrimonial venture, and ascertained
that In scouting the license the would-be-
groom had given his age as 22 years and
that Of the young lady as IS years.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-15
Blair Hopkins.

Blair Hopkins, well known in this
county as musician. died at Lyles. Ian
caster county. Pa, on Thursday 9TH inst.
from pneumonia, aged47 years. The de-
ceased was for years director OF Principle
Furnace and Perryville Bands and was a
musician Of great ability. He was bugler
of Company K, Maryland National
Guards. of Havre de Grace. The body
was taken to the home of his mother at
Principle Furnace, where the funeral was
heldSch Saturday. with interment at the
M. E. cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-15
Maryland press Association.

The postponed annual meeting of the
Maryland Press Association was held al
the Hotel Rennert in Baltimore on Feb.
2S. when the following officers we're cleo
ted for the ensuing year
President-Col William S. Powell
Times. Elliott City.
vice-Presidents-C. o Melvin. Ledger.
Enterprise, Pocomoke City, and J. Briscoe
Bunting Calvert Journal. Prince Fred.
erick.
Secretary -Treasurer-W. S. McCombs.
Republican, Havre de Grace.
Executive Committee-W D. Bratton,
Cecil County News, Elkton; P. B. Englar,
Carroll County Record, Taneytown; John
w. Avirett. Times. Cumberland. and E.
A. Fuller. Independent. Hyattsville.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-15
Murray-Scott.

Miss Edith Howard Scott, daughter of
Mr.: and Mrs. Howard Scott. Of Barkedale.
Cecil county, and Mr., Samuel Selby
Murray, Of Newark, Del. were united in
marriage at the Manse in Newark by Rev.
Adrian Van Overen, on Wednesday eve
ming, March 6. The bride and groom
were accompanied by Miss Agatha R.
Scott, sister of the bride. and Mr.. w. H.
S. Bouchelle. After the ceremony Mr.
and Mrs. Murray left for wedding trip
north. Upon their return they will reside
at Newark.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-15
School Boy Attempts Murder

For some time past the officials of the
public school at Summit Bridge, DEL,
have been experiencing trouble with some
of the larger scholars, and several were
threatened with expulsion from school.
One morning last week Charles Fox,
Clerk Of the school, expelled from further
attendance James Powell, who refused to
go, and was led out by Mr. Fox. AS they
stepped outside the infuriated boy drew
revolver and fred at the clerk; one ball
passed through his clothing and two more
shots went wide of their mark and no one
was injured. After struggle Mr.. Fox
succeeded in wrestling the weapon from
the boy and he was turned over to an
officer and taken to Jail at Delaware City.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-15
EIktonlan Commits Suicide.

The body of ]. Harry Marshbank, the
young travelling salesman of Elkton, who
committed suicide in hotel at Washing
tonboro, small town along the Columbia
and Port Deposit Railroad Saturday
morning, was taken to the home of his
parents in Elkton on Sunday. The de-
ceased was rs years old. and had been in
i'll health for several months suffering
with nervous troubles.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-15
Mrs. Mary m. KIRK. .

Mrs Mary M. Kirk. widow OF the late
Rufus Kirk, died Monday Of heart
trouble, at the home Of her son, Edward
w. Kirk, near Syimar. Besides these two
sons Edward and Isaac. daughter.
living in Philadelphia. survives her.
Mrs. Kirk was 81 years old. born in
Cecil County, the daughter Of Jonathan
and Susan Herr Long. Mr.. Kirk has
been dead about fifteen years. The
funeral was held on Thursday, with in
terment at Rosebank cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-15
Hay Crashes Through Side OF
Building.

A tier Of baled hay piled TO the height
Of twentyeight feet and containing
several tons. fell over in Duyckinck,
.Sterrett & Co.'S big hay house Tuesday
evening, while car was being loaded.
The men who were loading the hay had
just left the spot with theirtrucks, and
were in the car when the tier toppled over
and fell with crash against the side of
the building A heavy oxS timber was
snapped off like pipe stem. and a great
hole torn through the weather boarding by
the tremendous weight Of the falling hay.
Fortunately no one was injured but it
was close call for the men handling the
trucks.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-15
Cow Testing Association.

A COW testing association has beer
formed by dairymen of this section. with
twenty-six members. Pledges have
been made for the keeping of records Of
3o5 cows, with every prospect that this
number win be greatly increased. The
directors chosen at the meeting on Satur-
day afternoon at West Nottingham are:
Prof. A. L. Lawsing. Elwood Balderston.
]. Harry Maxwell. Jos. 7. Grove and
Ralph Wilson. A meeting for organiza-
tion will be held Saturday afternoon,
March 10. at 3 o'clock. at the Magraw
House. West Nottingham.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-15
BUSINESS MEMS ASSOCIATION.

The Business Mems Association Of
Cecil county is now assured The requis-
ite number Of members has been enrolled
and meeting will be held at the Howard
House in Elkton on Monday, March 18th,
at II o'clock a. M, for the purpose Of
perfecting the organization BY the adop-
tion Of Constitution and Bylaws and
the election Of officers and directors,
The organizers are now endeavoring 10
see the balance of the business men in the
County SO as to give them an opportunity
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-15
Jacob Dean.

Jacob Dean, Elkton's oldest resident.
died at his home on Thursday morning,
aged oI years. Mr.. Dean was born in
England. and came to this country with
parents and their fourteen children, when
"A years of age. He was twice married
and is survived by ten grown children.
twenty-nine grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-15
Session Win Cost About sl65. 900.

Unofficial estimates place the cost Of
this legislative session at $r6s.ooo. This
is saving of almost $4,000 over the
session of 1910.
The last Legislature appropriated $rso.-
600 for the expense of the present session.
but deficiency bill appropriating SIS. 600
extra win probably be introduced 10 the
House within few days.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-15
mrs. GEORGE W. Pierce.

Mrs. Addie Pierce, wife of George w.
Pierce. former resident of this section,
died Thursday night at her home near
Penn Hill, aged about 50 years. The de-
ceased was a daughter of Josiah Reyn-
olds and is survived by her husband and
FIVE. children.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-15

Levin W. Wicks. Of chestertown. who
has been prominently. mentioned for the
Democratic nomination for chief judge of
this circuit to succeed James Alfred
Pearce. has announced that he will not be
candidate.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-15
DR.. q. w. WalmsIey.

DR.. R. w. WalmsIey,. prominent
physician Of New Orleans, son Of Robert
NJ. Walmsley, native Of Elkton, and =
nephew of Misses Mary and Elizabeth
Walmsley, of that town, died suddenly
last week. He was So years Of age and
is survived by his wife and two daughters.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-15

Swarthmore College receives bequest
Of $Ioo.o 900 by the will of Mrs Alice A.
Hicks. probated at Mineola, Long Island.
$500. 600 of the estate is to be devoted to
charity and education, including the be-
quest TO Swarthmore.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-15
DEATHS
George p. Sutton.

George Parker Sutton died March 2.
in Philadelphia. aged 43 years. He was
a son of William Sutton Of Cherry Hill.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-15

Another large invoice of Groceries
arrived this week. low prices now ruling.
Go to Bufington's.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-15
WORK ON STATE ROADS.
Report OF Commission Sent To The
Members OF Legislature.

An exhaustive report covering the work
Of the State Roads Commission for the
years 1908, 1909, 1910 and 1911. or prac-
ticaIly the entire history of State roads in
Maryland, has just been printed. copies
being placed on the desks of members of
the Legislature.
The report shows that on January /
work had been accepted as completed as
follows: State roads, 1861 miles; Balti-
more and Washington road. rs mile.
Undel contract and on an average Of 70
per cent, completed were It's. IS miles Of
State roads and 1911 miles of State-aid
roads. Surveys had been made on 6o5. SO
miles of State roads, as well as d IS miles
Of the Baltimore and Washington road.
The receipts and expenditures for the
four years are as follows:
RECEIPTS.
State road fund 398 5O8 SO
Roads and bridges fund ........... 254,S4470
State aid road fund. d........-........ 518,113.A
Baltimore and Washington road
Iund .-..s.................... 87,111.14
Total receipts ...................s ,25s,57sl7
EXPENDITURES.
State road fund 80. .927. .4s9 2S
Road and bridges fund ............. 61,708e5
State aid road fund ....-....... 2O1, ,Ssl.4 Al
Baltimore and Washington road
fund. ........................... se,l2aso
Total expenditures. ~. "a, AZ. ia so
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-03-15

For Spring Wall Paper in handsome
patterns go to Bufzngton's.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-22

that Mrs Bedon began to talk of what fun it would be
go on a Pacific cruise, and by and by she got Mrs.
Chester Interested l. hireng had to be interested
whether | wanted to or not.
He showed his surprise at the bitterness of her tone.
"Ah that isn't fair of mel she added "Nettie
makes feel like hreling, and suppose could have
thrown up my situation. Only good position such as
| have is not to be found every day."
"Then you didn't really want to Gomez" he asked,
little bewildered.
eyes, did at first; but after enthusiasm at
the highest pitch, and all keen to go, Nette
announced that Mr.. Wallace going to get up
party which would include Miss Keene and her mother,
and go cruising through the Pacific islands, and she
proposed that join forces Whatever she wants
generally happens"
He stared at her, and she went
Mrs. Chester delighted. Perhaps you know
that she and Mr.. Wallaces mother great friends.
She has always felt the deepest interest in him. and
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"The plan was not formed then. 1t sometime
after you gone before Mrs Bedon suggested it:
never been on the Pacific 1t seemed odd time for her
to start, with many things going on in New York
that young and beautiful woman might enjoy"
$50 it Mrs. Beldon's idea?"
Angela Give hesitated a moment Then she said,
dropping her eyes, Il don't know whose idea it in
the beginning. l very fond of Nettie-of Mrs.
Beldon; but in some respects l do not share her
fidence l know she loves me; but I'm not silly
to think she ought to tell all that goes in her
mind"
Besides which," Damon pointed out, "there may be
few things going on in your mind that you don't tell
her"
Angela laughed deliciously "What was saying is
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She gave him her hand with little smile. u am all
in the dark Mr.. Sylvester she sad "bu do believe
in you, ,,o..;oa . n.
Wallace to anyone that you have me? If can,
am going to get away from him, lose him. | don't
want him following me.
"Hm!" she exclaimed. "NIrs. Beldon, you mean J"
"NIrs Beldon!" he echoed. "Why should she be fol-
lowing me? 1t is Wallace am talking Of"
She shook her head slowly 1--WE talking at cross
purposes, and in any have right to guess at
what is going on in Netties mind. Besides whatever
she may have for wanting to get the track of
you, am sure she is not unfriendly toward you
He held out his hand "Goodby. Thank you for trust
ing me- Please go doing it-dearest Angela Clive!"
"Ah-you shouldn't" she murmured.
A T that moment he heard the swish of gown behind
him. He turned, to Sara Keene advancing,
looking cool and sweet in white gown, carrying para
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-22

has greved her that he had begun drink too much
She thought this cruise might help to him of the
scheme. II want you to know that Mr. Wallace has
been courtesy itself to since the cruise began
A jealous pang shot through him. Could it be that
Wallace and she had grown to be friends, and more
than friends? He knew what ntimaces long, slow days
together ship could bring into being. While he
dreaming alone about Angela, could it have been
i have never told Nette that had anV dsaareeable
experience with him., went Angela in low tone
"Indeed, she was not that l had met him
until long after plans for the cruise under way
"May ask if you know him very well?" inquired
Damon stiff1y.
a have objection in the least to telling you. Until
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fulfilled his commission for Henderson, and thus
pleted his service to her.
4Yes' he said gloomily, eyes, suppose that is the
only way in which you me-"
The beautiful moment over the that he
and Angela Give belonged to each other had vanished
like the dream Side by side they sat in the sand
but the width of the Pacific might have divided them,
far real went. Yet they were here to-
gether. The practical side of the young awoke.
Here she was-how had she to this place?
MISS CLIVE," he said, IL am really stunned.
A'A You have scarcely been of my thoughts,
and yet you the last person in the world really
expected to How did you happen to Gomez
"On a-on yacht" she said namely.
They both laughed, and she went on
II believe am as much dazed you | never
expected to you"
"When left you you said nothing about adventuring
on Pacific cruice, he said