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The Press., 1914-03-11
Axoidina Comparison.

-"What is your objection to me as a soIi-in-law? My character is beyond reproach.'
 'gThat's just it." said MT. Olsport "You don't suppose want to go through the rest of my life having you held up to me as shining example!' Washington Star.
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X ES

Notice is hereby given that town tax of 2 per cent. on dollar has been laid on list of 1913, and will be due and payable on the first day of April 1914 I hereby give notice that will be at the Town Hall, in town of Holland, every Monday in April, from 10 a. m; until D. m, for ,T the purpose of receiving said taxes. and will receive the personal tax at the same time. All ta xes remaining unpaid until April 30, 1914, will beIsubject to interest at the rate of per cent; per annum, and all lawful charges.
 N: o. WARD, Collector,
 March 9th, 1911. Holland, Conn.
The Press., 1914-03-11
Lord Kitchenor's Way.


 Lack of funds was upon one occa' sion the excuse brought forward by Q head of department as the reason for not proceeding with certain public works at Cairo. Lord Kitchener. with characteristic terseness, scrawl- ed across the official document in blue pencil, "Find the money" Needless to say. the money was found. -.
 Another time when the question ot making a roadway from Cairo to He louan, a distance of fourteen miles was broached Kitchener asked the re, sponsibIe engineer if the road could be completed by a certain date-May l He was told it could scarcely be done
 But is it possible7" asked Kitchener
 Its possible. but
 Very well. 'then," came the NapO leonic reply. "I shall drive my car from Cairo to Relouan over that road or May l." And he did.
The Press., 1914-03-11

''I see.". said Mrs. Starvem. ''that a certain scientist claims we'll soon get a palatable food from wOod'-
 ''WeIl," growled the cranky boarder, ''it seems impossible to get it out of board. d."-LPhiladelphia Press.
The Press., 1914-03-11
j 5niscrinainakion.

Did you ever tell that young man that late hours were bad for oneT' asked the father at the breakfast table. {"Well. father. "~s replied the wise daughter, Hate hours may be bad for one, but they're all. right for twO."- Y6nkers Statesman.
The Press., 1914-03-11
a&A aA &ha Poah.

The Professors Wife ito the pro lessor. who has just come in from waIk,-"Whdt have you dOne with your umbrella and Fido? The Professor trying to rememberl : What h'm-. wait minute. Oh. yes; precisely You see. my hat blew of. and l didn't want to have the poor little beast run with me after 1t, so l stuck the um- brp ella in the ground somewhere and tied Fido to it. suppose they are st1ll there.-New York Post.
The Press., 1914-03-11
Easy House Movina.

House moving is an easy task among the Lakas, tribe living near the La gone river, in the French Kongo, Af- rica. This tribe, which is one of the most superb examples of the savage black race. lives in conical shaped huts constructed of plaits of tough straw When a change of location is desired both the women and the men put their shoulders to the task and carry the roofs of their homes to the new site, sometimes many miles distant. The circular walls of the huts are rebuilt
The Press., 1914-03-11
The Artf,kEi8D,Ni

Mother-Tom. my dear boy, how could you go and get engage1sto that young widow without my consent?
 Tom-Don't know. mother. guess I did it without my own consent too Boston Transcript
The Press., 1914-03-11
Made Him Too Good,

:'So she married him to reform hla0. And what is the resultY'
 He's so good now that he's shocked by the. gowns she wears" - Boston Transcript.
The Press., 1914-03-11

The talk of cutting Mexico in two should be stopped. One Mexico is enough.
The Press., 1914-03-11

With a hard winter ahead, explorers can't make us enthuse over the discov- cry of a new land in the arctic.
The Press., 1914-03-11
Tax Collectors Notice.

Taxes on property on list of 1913 are due the town of Mansfield March 18th. 1914. and may be paid at store in Mansfield Depot. Wednesday, March 18th. from. g to12 a. m. MerroW, Wednes- day, March 25th, from to- p. m. Eagleville, Wednesday. March 25th from to 8 p m.'; Mans 10 to F a. m. Storrs, Thursday. March 26th, from to p. m. Mount Hope, Friday, March March 27lh from 1 to D. m :Gdrleyville, Mon. day March 30th from g 10 fr6 m. Mansfield Center Monday, March sDlh from 12 to p. m, at residence Geo H. Andrews Tuesday. March Slst, from 10 to l2 a. m. and at my:residence Spring Hill, at all other times.
 Interest at the Fat4 O nine per cent. will be added to all taxes remaining unpaid one month after they are-dpe All taxes should be paid on or before september l, 1914 as: by vote of the town, names of delinquents will be published.
 WILLIAM A. WELD, Collector.
 P. 0. address. Mansfield Center or Eagleville.
 Telephone l9-14.
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Bilious Feel heavy after dinner Bit ter taste? Complexion sallow2 Liver perhaps needs waking up. Doan's Regn- lets for bilious attacks. 26c ct all stores.
The Press., 1914-03-11

A husband should have an unlimited bank account in order to check his wife's expensive tastes.
The Press., 1914-03-11

The woman who says that love never lasts more than five years must be get ting ready to write the story of her life. .. ...- '!
The Press., 1914-03-11
of Probate holden at Stat

\ T Court of Probate holden at Staf
 ford. within and fpr the nt-trict of Staf. ford on the 4th day of March, A. D 1914
 Present, ROBERT H. FISK, Judge. ,., ":
 on motion Of William " Heald, executOr on the estate of John Gompper, late of StafTord wtthin said district. deceased. .,l
 This court doth decree that six months be al lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the executor, and directs that public notice be once in some newspaper having a circulation 1T said district, and by posting copy thereof or the public sfgn-p post in said town of stafford nearest the p'acn where The deceased last dwelt
 Certified from Record.
 -.-s MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk
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Ieavino Earth,

Shelly husband has just left earth. He-How's that-is he dead ? She-No; he's just gone up in an aero plane.-Pele Mele.
The Press., 1914-03-11
Poor Board.

1t is the surmounting of difficulties hat makes herOes.-Louis KOssuth
The Press., 1914-03-11

When is an aigret not an sdgret Answer from incoming s- steamers "Neverp'
The Press., 1914-03-11

A hen in an agricultural college in Oregon has laid 2S3 eggs in a year. Votes for chickens!
The Press., 1914-03-11

Huerta must be wondering what sort of a pull Mrs. Pankhurst has with President Wilson.
The Press., 1914-03-11

Blot out vain pomIp, check impulse, keep reason under it's own control = AFprnus ArralItls ''
The Press., 1914-03-11

United States firemen are the best. But United States fires are the worst.
The Press., 1914-03-11

< Never put all of your goods in the
 front window-they may fade.
The Press., 1914-03-11

It makes man feel awfuliy old to find out that his daughters beau never heard of detachable cuffs.
The Press., 1914-03-11
Farmers Attention!

Now is the time to be thinking of buying good machines for the Spring work. I sell the Curtis Easy Pull Manure Spreader also the Worcester Kemp. .. ,." : Worcester Lime and Fertilizer Sewers. A splendid line of Flows, Walking and Sulky. Land Rollers and all kinds of Harrows, Seed SOWerS.' & >~' -''> s"'" '@
 Remember that I sell the Shar. pies Cream SeparatOrs, best on the market. Fertilizers and Ag- ricultural Lime.
 : A variety of grass seeds, I live one and one-half miles from Staf- ford Springs.
 Make me call.
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NOOD NEW MILCH COWS Wanted U JOHN KING, Stafford Street. '6mss

TNO RENT-Tenement at Forestvile.
 \ Low rents. large gardens. T. F. MULLEN.
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MISS ELSIE M. TEAL, Teacher of MI Pianoforte Corcoran Avenue. Stafford !, Springs. 3m4'
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ETOUND Gold watch fob, with initials " FseI. B. onpendant. Inquire at The Press
 Oficeso 50
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EsTNt SEAVING Fluff Rugs from your old w ingrain carpet and weaving carpet. Write sfor parti culars, c. SCHULZE, Chamberlain
 hSfTeet, Rockville, ...-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-30
SETS FIRE TO MATTRESS AND
NEARLY SUFFOCATES.

In attempting to FIRE the Elkton jail
Monday morning. William Lewis a young
negro, aged I6 years. of Wilmington.
Del held on the charge of horse stealing.
nearly lost his life by suffocation. Lewis
was preparing to make his second attempt
to escape from the prison by scaling the
3o.foot stone wall which surrounds the
building, when his plans were learned
bv Sheriff John A. Morgan. The officer
placed the unruly prisoner in dark cell,
and while the inmates were eating break
fast they noticed smoke issuing from the
cell occupied by Lewis.
An alarm was given and when the out
er door was opened it was found that
Lewis had set the mattress and bedclcth-
ing on fire in the cell By quick work on
the part Of the officer and inmates the fire
was put out and Lewis found stretched
out on the floor unconscious from the
effects of the smoke DR.. John H. Jar
mer. the Jail physician was summoned
and manged to revive the young negro.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-30
inquiries OF Road Commission

In the House OF Delegates. at Anna
polls, last week Delegate LETTER introduc-
ed resolution, dealing with the respon-
sibility of the State Road Commission. in
completing the road from North East to
Perryville. 1t was referred to the Com
mittee on Roads and Highways.
Iu the Senate, Senator Williams intre-
duced a memorial, requesting the Senate
to give heed to petition, signed by a
thousand or more taxpayers of Cecil
county and-now in the hands of the State
Road Commission, asking why and by
what authority said Commission has
abandoned the Fair HilI-Elkton link in
the main system of State Roads, adopted
on April I, 1909, and fled with the County
Commissioners. in accordance with the
provisions of the Act of 1908. The Mem
orial was referred to the Committee on
Roads and Highways. which committee
assured Senator Williams of an early con-
sideration of the matter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-30
JURORS FOR MARCH TERN.
Negroes To Be Tried For Coleman
Murder.

Chief Judge Albert Constable Saturday drew
the jurors for March term of Circuit Court
for Cecil County. at which time Norman
Mabel and James PARKWAY, negroes, will be
tried for the murder of James r. Coleman
the Kent county farmer, as the case was re-
moved to Cecil county. The jurors are:
First District-William H. Deshane, Eben
Frazer, George W. Peacock, William E. Tay-
lor, Chas Bennett, Jr., Benjamin f. Chiffens
and Arthur Morgan.
Second District-William NJ. Boren, Jeffer-
son D. Mccoy, John W. Bouchelle, George
Benson and Harry w. Kibler.
Third District Charles A. King, William
John Smith, J. Frank Frazer, John Y. Daniels
John Abel, Edw. Mahoney and John Racine.
Fourth District-Lawrence Burns, Harry H.
Davis, A. H. Mendenhall. Reuben Reynolds
and Henry Hess.
Fifth District-Edward G. Wilson, Charles
Puschell. Russell ]. Reed, Philip r. Ricards,
Robert Barnes and George J. Wingate.
Sixth District-Thomas K. Mcdowell, Saml
R. Haines, Roscoe Rawlings, Cecil @. Woolens
and John A Fox.
Seventh District John Meek. ]. @. Ryan,
Robert B. Russell, Lewis Ewing, David T.
st. Clair, Ronald Bond and Cecil Stryker.
Eighth District Henry M. Riley, John w.
Atkinson and Daniel E. Keen.
Ninth District-Herbert O. Hawley, J. Cecil
Biles and G.. Clinton Logan.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-30
PROTEST AGAINST pERRYvILLE
ROAD.
Tax Payers Petition Legislature
100000 Expended On Six
Mlles.Of Road.

A strongg6ght will be made inbboth the
State Senate and House of Delegates by
the representativesifrom Cecil county be-
fore the General Assembly adjourns
against the proposed action of the State
Roads Commission in using Cecil county's
share of the good roads fund now in hand.
or hereafter to be provided. to build a
road between PerryviIle and North East.
instead of building road along the route
as laid out by law-namely from Como
wingo to Oakwood. Rising Sun, Calvert,
Fair Hill. down to Cherry Hill. Elkton.
Chesapeake City, Cecilton and on to the
Sassafras River.
A resolution was offered in the House
the past week by Delegate Letter and
another in the Senate by Senator Williams
to begin the fight. The Maryland legisla-
ture appropriated two years ago the sum
of $50, 900 to build road between Perry
vile and Elkton. and since then the road
commission has built six of the ID miles
of road between these two points at a
cost of $Io4. 900. or $24,o in excess of
the special appropriation. The citizens
of Cecil county generally are not in favor
of this road being built out of the county's
share of the good roads fund principally
because it is road used only by automo-
biles. They claim that as this road benz
efts principally out-of-connty people,
that if road is built it should be by a
special appropriation. A petition signed
by over one thousand citizens has been
presented to the local representatives, re-
questing them to make a 6ght against the
commissions plans to build the Perry
vile road. and charge it up against the
county's share of the good roads funds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-30
Raclna Men believe Tracks Safe.

Announcement made from Havre de
Grace that the Hartford Agricultural and
Breeders Association had let the contract
for the reconstruction of the burned grand
stand and club house is interpreted to
mean that the. men behind that enterprise
no danger of the present Legislature pass
ing any measure that will interfere with
their plans.
Edward Burke of New York city. the
manager of the track. has conferred with
prominent Democratic politicians. He Is
supposed to have received assurances
that there will be no radical race track
legislation at this session, though Cover
nor Goldsborough in his message recon-
mended that the tracks be wiped off the
map of Maryland. just as they have been,
legally, in "A States of the Union.
At Annapolis there has thus far been
made known no plan for race track regu-
lation or abolition, though two years ago
there was before the Senate bill offered
by Mr.. Hammond of Howard providing
for State regulation through commission
on the line Of the law that is in force in
Kentucky.
Since the above was In type Senator
Williams. of Cecil, has dropped a bomb
in the camp of the racing fraternity by
introducing on Wednesday, bill repeal
ing the law passed two years ago Great
ing racing commission for Hartford
county. The bill. if passed. will put an
end to racing in Hartford.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-30
DR.. Ed. W. Wright.

DIR. Ed. W. Wright. better known
thoughout this locality as photographer
than a physician, died suddenly ON
Thursday afternoon of last week, from
heart trouble. With his family he resided
in Little Britain township, near Wriehts-
dale. most of his life. Thursday he start
ed to walk to Wrightsdale. and became
sick on the way. He was taken to the
home of Samnel Steffy and died a short
time afterwards.
The deceased was about 62 years of age
and son OF the late Marshall and Mar
garet Wright. his father conducting the
store at Wrightsdale during his life time.
Both have been dead number of years.
When young man the subject of this
sketch took medical course and was we'll
fitted as a physician but devoted very
little Of his time TO the practice.
He was fond of music and became quite
proficient as photographer.
He leaves his wife and one daughter.
Lila. wife of Walter White. One brother
also survives. A. A. Wright. of Oxford.
The funeral was held Monday, a6th inst.
with interment at Little Britain cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-30
Ninth District Auxiliary.

The first quarterly meeting for 1914 of
the 9th District Auxiliary of Elkton Hos.
pital met at the home of Mrs Charles
Morris, Thursday afternoon. Jan. 20, at
2:3o O'Clock. Meeting was called to
order by the chairman, Mrs. ]. M. C. Car
hart. after which the following devotional
was led by Mrs. John Crothers: singing,
"How Firm Foundation" prayer; sing
ing. Guide Me o Thou Great Jehovah"
10Th Psalm was read as scripture lesson.
Mrs. Laila Miller was appointed to lead
the devotional exercises at the April meet
ing which will be held with Mrs. Helen
Kirk. near Calvert. After discussion of
ways and means, it was moved and car
ried to furnish double bedroom for the
nurses, in the new annex. The COM
mittee to select furniture for the room was
appointed, Mrs. ]. M. C. Carhart, Mrs.
DIR. Clifford, Mrs. DIR. Miller.
The Treasurer reported $I46 as received
to date. Bills to date $40. 50 leaving a
balance of 500 %, part of which is on in
terest in hank. A box of jellies and
hbl. of groceries, we're packed last year,
the value of which was $2III. A bbl. of
groceries was packed at this meeting.
valued at $rI.o6. Mrs. Curtis Irwin was
made a new member. Gowns to be made
for the Hospital pa tients were distributed
among the members. The bill for mus
lin, ect, was presented. $I2.2s.
Meeting closed with singing, "Work
for the Night is Coming" and repeating
the Mizpah benediction.
Iva MEANS MCKINNEY.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-30

Mrs. Salima D. Graves. widow of the
late Harvey Graves, East Nottingham,
died early Saturday morning. Jan. "a, at
the home of her daughter. Mrs. John
Reynolds, near Blue Ball. after an illness
of but week from pneumonia. She was
rs years of age.
The deceased was daughter of Amos
Pierson and was born in Cecil county.
Her husband for years conducted the
paper mill near Chrome. Since his death,
about Eve years ago. she had made her
home with her daughter. Lillian. wife of
John Reynolds. Two sons also survive:
W. Lea. who lives on the paper mill pro-
perty. and DIR. Everett A. Graves of Coats
vile.
The funeral was held on Wednesday.
with interment at Rosebank cemetery,
Calvert.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-30
MaryIand Press Assoclatlon.

The annual meeting of the Maryland
Press Association was held in the old
State Chamber at Annapolis, last week.
and the following Offices elected for the
ensuing year:
President-w. Meads Holiday, of
Annapolis.
vice-President--c. o. Melvin. of Po-
comoke City. and Sterling Gait. OF EN-
mitsburg.
Secretary and Treasnrer-W. s. Nc
Combs. of Hare de Grace.
Executive Committee-John E. Raine.
of Townson. E. o. Diffendal. Westmin
ster, P. B. Englar, of Townson. and Burr
Powell, Of Ellicou City. together with the
above named officers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-30
Monster Temperance Demonstra-
tion In Baltimore.

The demonstration in favor of constitu-
tional prohibition held under the auspices of
the Anti-Saloon League Of Maryland in the
Lyric Theatre Baltimore, Sunday afternoon,
January 25 was the greatest meeting in the
interest of temperance ever held in Maryland.
Indeed, conservative opinion has said that in
point of interest and financial returns it is the
greatest ever held in the East
Thirty-f five hundred men, the full capacity
OF the building. were present and hundreds
were denied. admission because the limit of
the building had been reached
The chief attraction was former-GovernOr
Malcolm r. Patterson, of Tennessee, whose
address was sublime tribute to the saving
power of Jesus Christ and terrific arraign-
ment of the liquor traffic. The consensus Of
opinion among those who heard him is that it
was the greatest speech on this subject ever
heard in Baltimore.
Other speakers present were Rev. P. A.
Baker, National Superintendent of the Anti
Saloon League of America, Rev. T. M. Hare,
newly elected Superintendent Of the Anti
Saloon League of Maryland. and former Su-
perintendent William H. Anderson, now of
New York.
Tremendous enthusiasm was evidenced
throughout the meeting and as a reflex Of
temperance sentiment and the need for some
action by the Legislature of Maryland along
the lines indicated it must have tremendous
force.
A number of members of the State Legisla-
ture were present, beside other professional
and business men.
If money talks this demonstration spoke in
stentorian tones, for on the five year plan the
subscriptions amounted to more than $27, eco,
This is the greatest collection ever taken in
the interest of temperance reform iu the
United States Of America, except one other of
$4,000, which was lifted at Columbus. Ohio,
during the great convention in November last.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-30
Legislative Notes.

The bill TO repeal the Road Engineer
Law of Cecil county has been introduce d
in both Senate and House.
On Tuesday Delegate Letter introduc-
ed in the House bill to authorize issu-
ance of bonds by the town of Rising Sun
to pay for installation of water-works,
now constructed. and to install electric
lighting system.
Senator Williams on Monday introduc-
ed bill in the Senate of the Maryland
Legislative authorizing the County Com
missioners of Cecil county to issue bonds
for the purpose of acquiring real estate
and to erect new court house.
Quite a number of Cecil countians have
landed jobs at Annapolis for the Legisla-
tive session. Those on the pay roll are. .
Allen D. Price. A. Eugene Mackie. Steph-
en- ]. Mearns, C. v. Morrison. William c.
Davis, and Journal Clerk Thomas /.
Murray.
In making assignments of places. the
Democratic program adopted the rule of
giving at least one appointment to each
Democratic legislator.
AS result OF several tragedies by boys
in Cecil county, within the past few years.
bill will shortly be drawn by States AT
torney Henry L. Constable and presented
to the Legislature by Delegate Letter,
making it misdemeanor to give or sell a
child nnder 10 years of age any kind of
firearms or ammunition for same.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-30
Cow Making Great Record.

The Guernsey COW, May Relma. No.
aa76I. owned by Cheslerbook farms Ber-
wyn, Pa, now under official test, is run
ming close up to the worlds record for the
period of test There is every hope that
If the COW continues in production during
the last period of her test, she will break
the worlds record
In i6s days she has produced officially
IA. 764. pounds of milk. 77a. 81 pounds of
fat. making daily average of almost So
pounds of milk and butter tat. She
made 81 pounds of milk testing 5.oo7 per
cent fat on the first day of tenth month
of the test.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-30
Mrs. Elizabeth Mars.

Mrs. Elizabeth Mars. wife of William
Mars, died Jan. ~ at her home near
Chrome. after brief illness from pneu-
monia. Her husband is seriously III with
pneumonia. Deceased was twice mar
ried; her first husband being Mr.. Dins-
more. She is survived by three children:
William Dinsmore of near Principle; John
Mars of Calvert and Homer Mars of Barn
sley. The funeral was held Monday
morning from the Ebenezer Church, with
burial in adjoining cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-30
Howard Webster.

Howard the two year old son of E.
Stanley Webster, died from stomach
trouble Saturday at the home of his aunt
Miss Della Chamberlain in Philadelphia.
with whom he had been for some time.
The body was brought to Nottingham on
the morning train Monday and buried in
Brookview cemetery, Rising Sun. One
other son. Samuel. is left to the bereaved
father.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-30
Mrs. John T. White.

Rachel E. White. wife of John T. White.
died Monday, Jan. 26, at her home near
Chrome, from complication of diseases.
aged 60 years.
The deceased was a daughter of Eli
Janney and was born at Bay View, Cecil
county. Her husband and Eve children
survive. The funeral was held Thurs
day. with interment at Bay View.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-30
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Wright.

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Wright, widow of
William Wright of Little Britain town.
ship, died January 26, at an advanced age.
She was the daughter of Archibald and
Sarah Russell Mcclurg, and was born in
Lower Oxford township. Before her mar
riage she taught school in Cecil county.
The funeral was held Thursday with
interment at Eastland burying ground.