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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-02
Barn At Taylorla Burned.

On the same night that the barn on tn e
Eugene M. Haines farm near Pleasant
Grove was burned. Sept. 20. the barn on
the tarm of Gardner King, at Tayloria,
Little Britain township. was burned.
The light from the blaze was first noticed
by member Of the King family about
three O'Clock that night. As the Eiain-s
barn was burned between eight and nine
clock that night, it seems likely that the
King barn was fired by the same person
The fire made such rapid progress that
nothing could be saved. All the hay,
baled straw and potatoes were burned.
The horses were not kept in the barn.
so they and the cattle were saved A loi
of farming implements in the structure
were burned. The loss will be heavy.
Mr.. King has some insurance in a
Chester county insurance company.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-02
state Secures control OF N. a +.

The State OF Maryland has at last Sc
cured full title to the Maryland Agricul-
tural College Heretofore the State has
owned only one half of the property, the
other half being owned by private stock
holders. with the State holding mort
gage on this latter half. The mortgage
was forecIosed last week and State Trea-
urer Vandivsr. representing the State.
purchased the mortgaged half at public
sale for $40. 900, thus giving the State sole
proprietorship, The Legislature of 1912
appropriated $4,000 for the purposes
above and the failure of the committee
appointed to act therein and secure for the
State full title to the property was one oi
the main causes why the Legislature oi
1914 declined to make any large appro-
priation for buildings and maintenance s1
the College.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-02
TOME SCHOOL OPENS.

The Tome School was officially re-
opened at o'clock Wednesday evening.
Sept. %. with vesper services led by DR..
Thomas Stockham Baker, head master at
the school. Despite the depression in
business throughout the country. the
school this year is the largest in its his
tory. The boys got down to hard work
Thursday, when the FIRST recitations began
At 9 O'Clock supper was served to the
students so that they might become ac-
quainted with one another DR.. Baker
presided and the masters were all present.
Class Songs, school cheers and impromptu
speeches was the order of the day
Saturday night Hudson Maxim, the
prominent inventor of Smokeless powder
and other explosives. and considered one
of the most able war authorities in the
United States. came to Tome to deliver an
address. His topic was Aeronautical
Warfare.
The first school sermon was preached
Sunday by Rev. DR.. R. w. Hogue. rector
of the Church of the Ascension, of Balti-
more. DIR. Hogue is not a stranger at
Tome.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-02
William r. Gamble.

William R. Gamble. a we'll known
citizen of the Fifth district. died Sept 81.
at his home near Bay View. in the 10th
yer of his age. He was native of this
county. and spent his entire life in the
neighborhood where he died, following
the vocation of farmer. He is survived
by his wife and Eve children: Harry H.
of Baltimore; George L. and Clarence H..
of Wilmington, John w. and Miss Elsie
Gamble. at home. Heis also survived by
one brother. Johnathan Gamble. of Will
low Grove. Pa. and three sisters. Mrs.
Myra White, Of Principle Furnace; Miss
Sarah H. Gable, of Wilmington; and Mrs.
Sue Shermer of New York.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-02
WOODLAWN.

Do not forget that Senator Frank E. Will
lams, of Elkton, will speak at Hopewell Hall
Tuesday evening, the sixth. There will be
special music.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. G. Terry were Friday to
Monday guests of Avondale relatives.
Miss Virginia Abrahams is visiting In Sails.
bury and attending the State w. G. T. U. Con.
vention.
The Y's held social in the Hall Friday eve
ming. After the devotional, in place of the
regular program Rev. G. w. Townsend, of the
M. e. Church of Rising Sun, gave very In
structive temperance address.
Mrs. A. G. Gibson has been visiting her son.
Ralph. In Oxford.
Miss Olive jackson is attending the State
w. @. T. U. Convention being held in Sails
bury Sept. 80 and Oct. /, as delegate of the Y.
Miss Eva Charsha will entertain the Girls
Embroidery Club Saturday.
Miss Annie SINNERS entered twelve pieces
of her fancy work at the Oxford Fair and re-
ceived six first prizes and four second prizes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Archibald spent Sunday
with Mr., and Mrs Mahan in Hartford county.
Little Miss Edith Ewing is spending some
time with her uncle, Mr.. Edward Gibson, Of
Mt. Pleasant, and attending school.
Mrs. Allie MacNamee completely surprised
her husband Tuesday evening by inviting
Valley Grange, their wives and a number of
guests to their home. in honor of their nth
wedding anniversary. Everyone present had
q delightful time.
Every seat at Hopewell Church was occupies d
at Hopewell Sunday morning. The Red men
from Colora and Perryville were present Mr..
John Astle sang solo and Misses Abrahams.
jackson, Messrs Astle and Rea sang, What
win 1t Cost?" Rev. C. N. Jones took as his
subject the orders motto. Freedom. Friend
ship and Charity"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-02
Mary S. Wriaht

Mrs. Mary S. Wright died at the home
of her step daughter. Mrs. Wollaston in
New Garden, on Monday afternoon, Sept.
2S, from general dibility. She was in her
Soth year, and was born near ?learant
Hill, Cecil county. her maiden name being
Scarborough Her husband was William
Wright. Mr.. Wright died several years
ago and since that time the deceased lived
in Oxford, where she owned considerable
property. One brother, Joseph Scarbor-
ough. of Pleasant Hill, survives. Her
funeral was held on Thursday, with inter-
ment at Rosebank cemetery, Calvert.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-02
CIRCUIT COURT.

The Grand Jury completed its work or
Wednesday. Sept 20, and was discharged
Fifty two witnesses were examined
thirteen presentments made, nine true
bills found, and six dismissed.
The Grand Jury brought in the follow
ing indictments; Evans Boulden, for kill
ing and staying Joseph Boulder; Charles
II. Bryant, assault and attempt to rape
George Cohee. assault with intent to kill
two charges; Marion Blake colored, fol
murder; Lewis Walker, for burglary.
The case of State VS.. Charles Cohee,
charged with being habitually drunk and
disorderly was placed on trial Wednes.
day. The defense put no witnesses on
the stand. contending that the State had
not proven Cohee guilty of being habit
ually disorderly. but only occasionally SO.
The jury thought otherwise and brought
in verdict oil guilty"
The State had also two further cases
against George Cohee. for assault with
intent to kill. When the cases were
reached cohee plead guilty to common
assault without trial.
The appeal case of George T. Deamon
vs. Harry A. Brown, was tried before a
jury. A verdict for $25 in favor of Dea-
mond, was rendered. The suit was first
tiled before Magistrate Cameron. of Elk
ton, who found in favor of Brow n.
Brown. who is county constable, went
to Demonds farm and demanded taxes on
his dog, and upon being refused, shot the
canine.
Marion Blake. colored. indicted for the
murder of Herbert Miller, colored, in
First district. was placed on trial on
Thursday and verdict of not guilty
found.
The case of State VS.. Evans Boulden,
indicted on the charge of manslaug hter
for causing the death of his uncle. Jos.
Boulder. placed on taial Friday morning.
A verdict of not guilty was rendered.
The case of State VS.. Franklin Beck,
charged with assault and battery was
tried Saturday and verdictof not guilty
found.
Edward Jackson, colored was found
guilty of carrying uncealed deadly weap-
ons.
Matte Dedeigo was found gully of SELL
ing liquor.
Court adjourned on Monday until FRI
day of this week when action will be
taken in the Woodlawn arson cases.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-02
Tall Stalks OF Corn.

A Lancaster county correspondent of
the Quarryville Snn contributes the fol-
lowing item to that paper:
Your readers will remember the contest
between Josiah Book and A. w Hess on
cattle feeding. Mr Book finished In the
lead by putting on SIS pounds weight IN
FIVE months on one of the cattle he was
feeding, This time they we're rivals in
corn growing. Mr.. Book produced a
stalk measuring I3H feet with perfect
ear of corn OH it measuring IS inches,
while A. w. Hess produced stalk meas,
uring r3 feet inches. with two perfect
ears of corn on it measuring II inche:
each
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-02
Social Workers To Discuss Rural
probisms

The Maryland Conference of Charities
and Corrections will hold its tenth annual
meeting in Easton. Talbot County. Oct.
20, 2I and 20. The Eastern Shore has
never entertained the conference and a
strong effort has been made to have it
discuss topics of particular interest to this
section.
Mr.. Thomas M Bartlett Of Easton will
preside over the conference. Mr.. Bartlett
has long been known as an ardent worker
for social and political reforms. Since
1913 he has been member of the Board
of State Aid and Charities and as such,
has come in close contact with the var
ious problems presented by the States
support of charitable and philanthropic
institutions.
The program will be divided into five
general sections. each of which will have
a program of its own under the charge OF
a committee. These sections and their
chairmen are as follows:-
Public Health; In charge of DR.. John
S, Fulton. Secretary of the State Board of
Health.
Children Mr.. Sidney S. Handy. Prin :
cipal of the Easton High School is the
ehsirman of this section.
Family and Community: The unit of
American civilization is the family. It's
relations to the community will be discuss
ed under the craftsmanship OF Mrs E. H.
| Ziegler of Hagerstown.
Industrial Relations: Talbot County is
the seat of great canning, oystering and
farming industries. The section on In
dustrial Relations under Miss Mildred
Barkin. Secretary of the Consumers
League. is expected to bring before social
workers particular problems involved in
these important industries.
Public and Private Charities: This
section will cover the duties of the sta
and county government in the care of the
sick ahd unfortunate. This program will
be planned by H. Writ Steele.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-02
William Henry Crothers.

William Henry Crothers. former Cecil
countian, died on September 10 at his
home at Upland, Pa. He was veteran
OF the Civil War having served in Co. G.
Sixth Regiment Infantry. Maryland Vol
unteers, together with two of his brothers,
John L. and Samuel Crothers. Shortly
after the close of the war he and his
brother Samuel Crothers. located in Up
land. where Samuel still resides The
body was brought to Bay View for inter-
ment.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-02
Day OF Prayer.

BY proclamation. President Wilson has
named October 4 as day on which God
fearing Americans are to pray for the res
toration of peace in Europe. That his
appeal will have general and tervent
response is not TO be doubted. That this
is to be taken as the beginning of an ef-
fort at mediation is reported in Washing
ton. but IL Is the kind of effort which can
hardly obtain diplomatic recognition.
Nevertheless the many millions OF church
people in the United States can offer up
their prayers for peace in all sincerity.
Peace is earnestly desired by the whole
nation.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-02
Roblnson-Dlggs.

A very pretty wedding took place at
noon Thursday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs ]. F. Diggs. North East. when their
daughter. Marguerite Evelyn. was mar
ried to John Murray Robinson, of Milling
ton, Md. The wedding march was played
by the BRIDES uncle, Milton Wells. OF
Baltimore The ceremony was performed
by DIR. J. P. Campbell, of Baltimore. and
was Witnessed by the immediate families.
The maid of honor was Miss Dorothy
Diges, sister of the bride, and Lewis C.
Robinson, brother of the groom. was best
man. Luncheon was served Immediately
after the ceremony and later Mr.. and Mrs.
Robinson left for Niagara Falls and other
points north
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-02
BrIdgevIiIe a shipping Centre,

Altho the section around Bridgeville,
Del. has been visited by only three rains
this summer. and nearly every crop has
been short. yet the soil has demonstrated
its wonderful fertility and vegetation, has
grown under seemingly impossible condi-
tions. More than 1000 cars of vegetables
and fruit have been shipped: Straw
berries. 1854 900 quarts apples I67, ,ool
baskets peaches, $1,000 baskets: canta-
loupes, $4,000 crates; watermelons. S.
cars; tomatoes. IS cars; cucumbers. 10. .ooo
half barrel baskets; white potatoes. II
cars.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-02
Mrs. Isaac 6rlest.

Mrs, Abb Hess Griest. wife OF Isaac
Grest of East Nottingham. died Tuesday
from tuberculosis. aged 81 years. The
deceased was a daughter OF Samuel
Johnson. and was born in Lancaster
county. Her husband and three children
survive. The funeral will be held from
her late home Friday afternoon at two
O'Clock. with burial in Oxford cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-02
DEATHS.
Elmer 6. Devonshlre. .

Elmer G. Devonshire. a former resident
OF Ceci! county. died Sept. ~ of typhoid
fever in Chester County Hospital. aged
AZ. His widow and two sons survive.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-02
John T. BlddIe.

John T. Biddle died Sept a3 at the
home of his son. Samuel Biddle, in Will
mington. The body was taken to Union
cemetery, near Mechanics Valley. for in
terment on Saturday.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-02
Mrs Harry Keene.

Mrs. Clara Lum Keene. wife of Harry
keene died Sept. 7, in Philadelphia.
The deceased was Al years of age. and
when child made her home with her
grandmother, Mrs. Mary B, Lum, in Elk
ton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-02

The stale board of health of Maryland
has closed twenty-seven canning factories
in the state during the present season be-
cause the owners failed 70 comply with
the Law requiring the sanitary conditions
of these factories.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-02
WEDDINGS.
Baldwln-Blddle.

Miss Margaret c. Biddle. of Whining
ton, and Clarence C Bidde were married
in Elkton on Saturday last by Rev John
G. McElmoyle of the Presbyterian church.
King g-Maloney.
Miss Anna M. Maloney and John T.
King were married in Philadelphia. on
Sept. 20 The groom is son OF Mr. and
Mrs. George king, for many years res
idents OF Elkton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-02
Murphy-KIlnk.

Miss Sophia Klink and John A. MUIR
ply both OF Philadelphia, were married
Sept II. at the latter's bungalow along
Big Elk creek. in EIkton, by Rev. John
McElmoyle Of the Presbyterian Church.
The groom is a police sergeant in Phila-
delphia.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-02
List of Librarians

The following have been appointed
librarians ofthe Rising Sun Public Library
for the next three months. the library
room being open between the hourt of 7
and 9 o'clock p. M, on the dates mem
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-02

Il meeting of all interested IN the Public
Library will be held next Wednesday
evening. Oct. 9TH, in the Library. More
members are needed SO we may purchase
more books,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-02

In the Queensware Dept, at Bufiing-
toms are displayed a beautiful line Of
Library Lamps.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-02

Go to Buffington's for the celebrated
Stelson Hats.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-02

Acme Bread. the nearest to the kind
mother makes, on sale az RuaAngton's.
Evening journal., 1914-03-03
300 PAY THE
INCOME TAX
That Number Made Return
Through City Office
Yesterday
PENALTY ON THOSE
WHO NEGLECTED DUTY

Even though his cellar was not full of
coal, and despite the TACT that possibly
one or two OF the children needed shoes,
the poor man chuckled yesterday TO sec
his rich ncighbor or acquaintance amble
up TO the window at the Wilmington
internal revenue Office and divorce him
self from ono or more per ceut. of his
net income for the past year. Yesterday
was the last for the payment Of the in
come tax. over which there has been 80
much discussion in past months and the
number 10 comply With the requirements
of the Federal law in Wilmington were
lmany. In all there were about 300 to
make returns through the local Office.
some Of whom had paid their share last
week. Many more paid their tax. direct
10 the Baltimore office.
Only those persons who were prevent
cd from making return by sickness or
absence from the city are excused under
the law. A penalty OF from $40 TO $1,000
! iis fixed as punishment for the men who
Iwittingly neglect or refuse TO file their
returns. The income tax is fixed at one
per cent. of the net income of single
men, whose net income is $1,000 or over
and married men are required to pay
one per cent TO Uncle sam on a net in
come OF $4,000 or over.
Wilmington internal revenue Off
cials could make no estimate this
morning on the total amount collect
cd by means Of the tax i'm this city
and county. but il Is likely, many de-
clare that the sum will run far into
/ the thousands II is known that there
are many men. both married and sin
7 gle in this section. whose yearly in
! come. net. exceeds by far the $4,000
! or $4,000 set by the law as a mini
mum. As far as could be determined
/ there were none who failed TO make
I returns without sufficient excuse.
There were many taxables in this
city, however, whose ignorance Of the
provisions and requirements 0f the
! law made them careful to study the
act and make inquiries concerning
/ what was expected. Many such in
! quiries were answered by the deputy
/ internal revenue collectors at the
! Wilmington office. while a number OF
similar appeals were received by the
department. at Washington from this
/ section. In every case copies of the
act and explanations in booklet form
were offered the applicant
! The income law requires that re
turn be made by every citizen Of the
! United States. whether residing al
home OF abroad, and by every person
residing in the United states. though
not a citizen thereof, having a net in
come OF $4,000 or over for the taxabl,
year, and also by every nonresident
alien deriving income from property
owned and business, trade. or profes
Evening journal., 1914-03-03
IN MEMoRIAM.

Whereas, Il has pleased Almighty Cod IN
His infinite wisdom 20 remove from our
midst our respected and beloved member,
Joseph q Cash, and
Whereas. We. his fellow members Of the
Reliance Fire Company, No. 2, being desir'
Gus Of testifyinr our respects 20 his mem
orv and rendering our earnest and afec-
tionate sympathy TO his fomilyi there
fore be Il
Resolved. That while we bow IN humble
euhmission 20 tho win Of Him who doeth all
things well aud recognize His infinite JUS
fice. therefore bo n
Resolved That in our fraternal sorrow
We mlse his vOic from our meeting poom and
rcalite our loss Of a faithful and devoted
member. and ono who, by bis progress and
manly prccepts. has been credit 20 our
company and an honor 20 himself and fsm
sly; be Il further
Resolved That the Charter Of our com.
pany and that our apparatus be drapcd IN
mourning for the period Of thirty days. and
. copy Of these resolutions be spread upon
cur minutes and inserted in the columns Of
our daily papers aud further be u
Resolved. That copy Of these resolutions
be sent 70 the family Of our deceased mem-
Der: be Il foriher
Resolved, That tho seal Of this company
be attached.
John r. Kane. President,
Joshua Kelley. Secretary,
Winfield II. Stewart
Joseph +. Bradley,
Daniel r. Regan,
Reliance Fire Company No. p (sEAL)
February "a, 1914.
Evening journal., 1914-03-03
AT THE MAJESTIC.

Victor Hugo, son of a colonel in Ma.
poleon's army, wrote les NIiserables.s
The story has been interpreted in everR
language and is conceded a MASTERPIECES
OF fiction. It has at last been produced
IN photo-play, nine reels of action,
which viii be seen at The Majestic. The
story of Jean Vatican, whose first
crime is stealing a loaf of bread for
his sick mother. He is caught, SEN
fenced to five years at hard labor. Jean
overhears plot of the prisoners and
learns that there is a chance for one
man to escape. They draw lots, val
jean. wins. He gets away. but is fol
lowed by a relentless bloodhound of the
law. who knows no pity. Constant
contact with criminals has weakened
Naljcan's character and he again steals
from his benefactor. lie is caught con
fronted by the priest, he fortunately
afhrms that he gave Valican the silver
ware. This teaches Vatican a lesson;
he departs and goes to Montreal, where
he secures work, with the priests
brother, whom Vatican had wronged.
The brother dies and Valiesn becomes
q respected citizen. Naliean meets
fantine, who works in the factory. His
further adventures arc visualized in
nine reels of highly-interesting action.
Evening journal., 1914-03-03
Within The Law" PIeases
With Its Many Thrills

Arriving in this city late yester-
day afternoon after a wearisome trip
on storm-delayed trains, within the
Law with all its thrills was pre-
sented at the Playhouse last night,
opening an engagement Of an entire
week with matinees tomorrow and
Saturday. II Is one of the most talk
ed-of plays on the stage today, be-
cause of its reflected truths and hold
ing the mirror close to conditions
that exist, although reluctantly ad-
mitted. Last nights performance
was a success, and was presented by
a capable company. headed by Miss
Catherine Tower. who, It will be re-
called, was leading woman at The
Avenue Theatre, in this city, two sea-
sons ago. Miss Tower was an ac-
complished actress then. She is
much better now, with her enlarged
experiences and responsibilities and
she gives a worthy Interpretation Of
the part of Mary Turner" the prin-
cipal character. That she has lost
none of her vehemence was shown
last night in her impassionate plea
for Justice. She was given an en-
thusiastic reception by her Whining
ton admirers.
The supporting company is excel
lent. George A. Wright gives a fine
portrayal of "Joe Carson" the
crook, who has his sentimental side
really q great study of the crook
from various angles. Mr. Wright's
police station scene, particularly,
was ably done Miss Marie Fitzger-
aid. was clever as Agnes Lynch" and
W. J. Brady was good as Inspector