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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-14
TORONTO OFFICIALS
STUDY CITY'S system
LContinued From First Pagel

ready visited New York and Philadel-
phia.
Toronto officials are the guests of the
Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce
and city officials.
The Canadian visitors arrived in
Harrisburg over the Pennsylvania
Railroad at 11.30 o'clock this morn
ing. Mayor John X. Royal, Com
missiOners William H. Lynch and NJ
Harvey Taylor, and County Controller
Henry w. Cough met the visitors at
the station. Following luncheon at
the Senate, the Toronto officials visit
ed the police department and Ell other
city Offices. In each department the
books were thrown open for the in
spection of the visitors and the Har-
risburg system of finance was ex-
planned.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-14
WELLSBORO PAIR WED
QUIETLY AT MTDDLETOWN

Slipping away from Wellsboro, Pa,
Harold McCrumb and Miss Eva b.
Valentine were married yesterday in
the parsonage of the First Methodist
Church, Middletown, by the Rev.
W. r. Riddington, an uncle of the
bridegroom.
The bride wore an attractive gown
of French crepe and carried a spray
of roses. The ring ceremony was used.
Mr.. and Mrs. McCrumb left for a
honeymoon trip to New York and
Philadelphia. Upon their return they
will live in Wellsboro where Mr.. Nc
Crumb is superintendent of a con-
densed milk factory.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-14
Break in Feed Main
Shuts Of the Water

break in the principal feed main
running from the borough pumping
station to the reservoir cut off the wa
ter supply of a large section of the
borough fer a time early this morn
ing. The break occurred in Swatara
street, near Front, at 2 o'clock. 1t
was necessary to shut off the water
and connect the service mains direct
with the pumping station until the
leak can be repaired. a large force
of men is now at work repairing the
damage.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-14

both sis !. .ly wounded, and Lee Hale,
40 years old, shot in the hand.
At Douglas, Governor Hunt tele-
graphed, one soldier and a child had
been struck by bullets, which he said,
seemed to be deliberately aimed. The
Aqua Prieta garrison, opposite Doug
las, kept up a heavy fire on the night
of October II, according to War De-
partment reports. presumably to dis
courage an attack by Maytorena
forces, but no one was injured.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-14
NUPTIALS
AT HOME OF THE RRIDE

The marriage of Miss Myrtle Fry,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. P. Fry,
of 1928 North Second street, to Louis
Albert, was a pretty home event of
last evening, with the Rev. S. B. Bid
lock, of West Fairview, officiating.
The attendants were Miss Helen
Stahl and George Aubel and the guests
included Mr.. and Mrs. ]. p. Fry, Mr..
and Mrs. George Aubel. Mr.. and Mrs.
j. P. Weaver, Mr.. and Mrs. H. II.
Erb, Mrs. j. II, Lingle, Mrs. Katherine
BretZ, Mrs. Helen Stahl, Mrs. George
Frey, Mds. Josephine Weaver, Mrs.
Hazel Weaver, Mrs. Marie Fry, Mrs.
Katherine Fry, Mrs. Emma Weaver,
Mrs. Viola Aubel, Grace Fry, Chester
Fry, Kenneth Bidlock, Paul Fry.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-14
PER SONAL
SAILING FOR ITALY
IOther Personals on Page

The Count and Countess Adolf
Bocchi Bianchi, of Sienna, Italy, who
were married in this city last Spring.
have been visiting the sisters of the
countess, Mrs. William r. Hildrup,
Jr., and Mrs. Henry M. Stine, in this
city, for several weeks. They are now
in Pittsburgh and will sail next week
for their Italian home.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-14
mitchell TO SUPPORT GLYNN

New York, Oct. 14.-Mayor Mitchell.
elected last year on a fusion ticket
opposed to the local Democratic or
ganization, announced to-day his in
tention of supporting Governor Glynn,
Democratic nominee for Governor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-14
Visit Points of Interest

This afternoon at o'clock the
visitors were taken to the Capitol and
to other places of interest in the city,
including the filtration plant and
pumping stations
At St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Sec
ond and Emerald streets, tonight an
informal reception will be held by the
Rev. Floyd Appleton, rector of St.
Pauls Church, and members of his
parish for the Toronto visitors. The
reception will be held from $40 to
$50 o'clock. The program will be in
charge of the Mems Club of st. Paul's
Church.
The Toronto officials will leave for
Buffalo, n. Y. at 11.50 tonight. In
the party are:
Mayor II. c. Hocken and Mrs.
Hocken; James Patterson, city treas
urer, and Mrs. Patterson; Wallace
Stirling, city auditor; r.. c. Harris,
commissioner: Controller Mccarthy.
and Alderman S. Morley Wicket, and
airs. Wickett
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-14
ILLUSTRATED TRAvEL TALK

Miss Jessie c. BoWeTs, OF the Gem
tral High School faculty, who spent
the summer abroad, will give an illus
trated talk about her travels, in the
Ridge Avenue Methodist Episcopal
Church tomorrow evening for the
benefit of the Women's Home Mission
arY Society.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-14
OMAN HEICHER DIES

Oman a. Heicher. aged 25 years,
Highsplro died at his home this
morning. Burial Will be made in the
Fiighspire Cemetery Friday afternoon
at 2.30 o'clock, the Rev. II. L. Rhoad
officiating. Mr. Heicher is survived
by his wife, parents and one
brother.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-14
PETROLEUM REDUCED
BY Asrocictcd Prcts

New York, oct. 1.-THE Standard
Oil Company of New York to-day an
nounced a reduction of 10 points in
the price of refined petroleum for ex-
port, making cases 10ja per gallon.
tanks 4 y and standard white in bar
rels s cents.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-14
CENTRAL HIGH NOTES

The first monthly meeting of the
junior class will be held on Friday
evening at Hanshaw's Hall, with Pres
ident Harold Houtz in charge All
juniors are invited. TIE next chanel
will be on Thursday. The juniors. aft
a business meeting yesterday, selected
their class collars which will be blue
and gold.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-14
Standing of the Crews
SIDE

HARRISBURG SIDE
philadelphia DivisiOn-1O7 crew first
to go after 3:45 p. m: 125, III, 1O5, ll3,
124, 120, 11S.
Engineer for los.
Fireman for 107.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-14
ENOJA SIDE
THE READING

Harrisburg Divisions crew first to
go after II a. m: s, 16, II, II, 10, 20,
East bound: 56, 6S, 81. 5S, SO.
Engineers up: Wireman, Lape, Fet-
row.
Firemen up: Sellers. Meyer. Anders,
King, Corl.
Brakemen up: Troy, Hoover. Taylor.
Hartman, Hickman, Painter, Ayres.
Smith. Welker, Carlin, Ensminger,
Dunkle, Ely, Wynn.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-14
STEELTON PERSONALS

DR.. J. l.. Werlich and II. c. Wright
have gone to Petersburg to hunt for
the remainder of this week.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-14


brands made at the Schmidt bakery
King Midas. Butter Nut and Tip-Top
-Schmidt's rolls and the fancy pas
tries made at the Schmidt bakery are
on exhibition. At the Schmidt booth
is a large pumpkin, and the person
guessing the number of seeds in it
will receive a set of dishes. The
second best guesser is also promised
Ia prize. Some guessers have gone as
high as $4,000.
Cook Books in Demand
Domino Dainty Dishes" is the title
of d book distributed by the Ralph
Goldsmith Company, of New Orleans,
manufacturers of Domino rice, which
is said to be superior to bulk rice, be-
cause human hands never touch it un-
til the consumer opens the packages.
Cook books are in demand at the eX-
hibit. One of the interesting publi-
cations distributed is that of the Corn
Products Refining Company, New
York. This book is entitled Corn
many uses for Karo syrups, Mazola
oils for salads and cooking, and Os-
wego corn starch.
The story of tapioca, as told by the
Minute Tapioca Company, of Orange,
Mass, is another interesting feature
of the exhibit. At tapioca booth sam
pies of ways to prepare minute tapi-
oca dishes are distributed.
The Postum Cereal Company eX-
hibit is an important factor of the
show. In addition to Postum, the in
stantaneous coffee, and othes' cereal
products, an interesting demonstration
is given on the value and preparation
of Grape Nuts.
Harrisburg Firm Popular
Cool delicious cream, milk and but
termilll, with cracker sandwiches
spread with real butter, are to be had
afternoon and evening at the booth of
the Pennsylvania Milk Products Com
pany, located at the extreme end of
the main auditorium. This is a Har-
risburg firm, and according to reports
and popularity at this exhibit, enjoys
a widespread patronage The Penn
sylvania Milk Products Company spe-
cialiZes in pasteuriZed milk and cream
and Gilt Edge butter.
Hecker's products are also promi-
nent. Demonstrators at this booth
tell how the Hecker products are
made as the result of seventy -four
years experience. Flour and cereals
are included in the list of the many
products manufactured by this firm.
In addition to their favorite pies
and cakes, the Thorley Baking Com
pany this year shows three new pro-
ducts-Tango Bars, Hop Scotch and
Sensational Jumbles. This Harrisburg
firm started on a very small scale, but
now employees scores of men and
women.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-14

Senator Charles A. Snyder, of Schuyl-
kill is here to-day.
candidates for the Assembly, were fled
at the State Department to-day, as fol-
lows: Robert II. Smith, Republican and
keystone. First Philadelphia: y. Mar
tin Graham, Democrat, Lawrence;
George w. Porter, Washington Jefter,
son: ]. NJ. Sembower, Prohibition. and
Second Fayette; \. H Young Prohioi-
ton First Fayette. Next Monday is
the last day for filing Withdrawals
Certification to counties VIII III then en- u be
san" as party appellation, of course
is knocked out by the decision filed
NOtaries Named. - \. H, Gribbin, of
Pittsburgh, has been appointed a no
Senator Kline. and William Harrison
tion of Senator McNichol.
"Deathbed Insurance,"-Louis Seiger
is under arrest in b PhiiSdeiPPRia dde tPhsd ON
surance" swindle, the case having been
worked up by the STATE Insurance De-
partment. 1t is said to be the biggest
operation of this character in a long
while.
Borough Code Issued. - The codifica-
tion of the laws affecting boroughs has
been issued by the Legislative Refer
ence Bureau and is being distributed
free of charge. AS in the case of the
taxation code issued late in the sum-
mer, the borough laws have been codi-
fed, and an accompanying pamphlet is
a compilation. The only different is
that the codificatton consists of the eX-
listing laws welded into one compact
act for introduction in the next Legis-
lature; the compilation has the same
contents, but each paragraph contains
a reference to the existing act from
which the paragraph is taken. Copy
for the corporation code, a similar work
on. corporation laws; was sent to the
Kirby, who has charge of the work, and
it is expected that it will be ready for
distribution in about a month.
New Ledger System. - Deputy Audi
tor General Wilcox is working out a
looseleaf ledger system for use in the
corporation bureau; it is believed that
with new books the work can be ma
terially lessened.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-14

rect road bill. Each township snare
is proportioned upon the cash road tax
collected at home, but the approprla-
ton is not sufficient to pay the nun
sum and each township in the entlre
State which is entitled to any OF this
bonus is getting only about IA per
cent. of the total sum for it. Making
up the deficiency depends upon future
legislatures.
Dauphin county gets total of S2,-
290 and Cumberland a total of S2,-
S71.13. Checks in payment are to be
sent direct to the township treasurers
The sums to be paid thus are as fol-
lows:
Dauphin-Conewago $117.S2; Der
ry, S21S.SS; East Hanover, S212.29 ;
Halifax, $143.O3; jackson, $2S.1S; JEFF
ferson, S36.03; Londonderry, $3.50;
Lower Paxton, S207.40; Lower Swa-
tara, SS4.S6: Lykens, S1S7.71; Middle
Paxton, S11S.S3; Miflin, sS6.69; Reed,
sS.SS: Rush, S53.77; South Hanover
S90.O9; Susquehanna, $1S9.67; Upper
Paxton, S145.27; Wayne, S6S.56; West
Hanover, S133.3O; 'Wiconisco. $50;
williams S13.64; total, S2,290.
mberland-Cook, $15.76; Dickin-
son, S19S.SS; East Pennsboro, S6S:44;
Frankford, $1S1.9S; Hampden,
S114.5S; Hopewell, S97.OS; Lower Al
len, S145.25; Lower Mifflin, S101.S4;
Middlesex, $12S.49; Monroe, $170.73;
Newton, $192.35; North Middleton,
S1545O; Penn, $167.60; Shippensburg,
s27.93; Silver Spring, S259.7S; South
ampton, $195.53; South Middleton,
S265.37; Upper Allen, $10S.S5; Upper
Miffiin, S69.6S: West Pennsboro'
S212.66; total, s2,S71.13.
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Conductor for 1O2.
Engineers up: Statler, Brubaker,
Grass.
Firemen up: Myers, Launtz. Barton,
Myers, Kochenour, Horstick, Swank,
Yentzer Arnsberger, Myers, Huston,
Shive, Behman, Copeland, Miller, Mar
tin.
Conductors up Fesler, Ropp.
Flagmen up: Witmyer, Banks. CO..
Brakemen up: Hivner. Allen, Steh-
man, Coleman, Baltozer.
Middle Division--24 crew first to go
after ter ,o9aAod l2:SO p. m; 225' 249'
Laid off: 16, 26. II.
Conductor for "a.
Brakeman for "a.
Engineers up: Free. Havens, Willis,
Welcomer, Simonton, Kugler, Webster,
Firemen up: Liebau, Drewett. Reeder,
Potteiger, Richards. Wright, Fletcher,
fer. Davis, Simmons, Stouffer.
Conductors up: Keys, Bogner,
" BraRemen up: Heck, Pipp. stahl. Har-
ris, Spahr, Henderson, Fritz, Fleck,
Matthias, Kane, Wenrick, McHenry,
Kieffer, Schoffstall, Bickert, Myers, Kill
gore, Baker, Werner, Kohl.
Yard Crews-To go after 4 p. m:
Engineers for 1856, 7O7, 80, lis, $780,
Firemen for 7O7, 1f71. 80.
Engineers up: Hohenshelt, Brenne-
man, Thomas, Rudy. Houser, Meals,
StahI. Swab Silks, Crist, Harvey, Salts
man, Kuhn, Pelton, Shaver, Lands.
Firemen up: Eyde, Essig, Ney, Myers.
Boyle, Shipley, Crow. Rive, ulsh, Bost-
dorf, Schieffer, Weigle-rLackey, Cook
erfley Maeyer Sholter, Smell, Bartolet,
Gettys, Barkey. Sheets
ENOLA SIDE
Philadelphia DivisiOn-242 crew first
to go after AIS p. M. 2O6. 239, 215. 241,
2O1, 214, us, 2O7, EOS. 2Ol, 2IS' 2S7, 253.
2l6, 232, 224, 226, 236.
Engineers for 2O4, 2O6, 215, 242.
Firemen for 204, 209, 227, 229, 237,
Conductors for "a. 30.
Flagmen for S, 21, 26, 80, 43.
Brakemen for /, s, 81, 81, 80, Al, AZ,
4G.
Conductors up: Stauffer Eaton, Pen
nell, Steinhour, Miller, Lingle, Grundle.
Flagmen up: Harris, Peck.
Brakemen up: Wolfe Long, Shaffner.
Malseed Jacobs. Taylor, Shuler, Baker,
Lutz, Feller. Wertz. Goudy, Rice.
Middle DiViSiOn-115 crew first to go
after 2 p. m: 107 ia, 2S7, 2SS, 229, 233,
Laid off: 1O5, 1O3, 112, 10, 11S.
Fireman for 107.
Conductor for ia.
Brakemen for 115, ia.
THE READING
Harrisburg DiVisiOn-23 crew first to
go after II a. m: s, 16, II, II, 10, 20,
East bound: Sc, 6s, 81. 5S, SO.
Engineers up: Wireman, Lape, Fet-
~
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-14
THOUSANDS GET TIPS
ON MANUFACTURE OF
PURE FOODS AT SHOW

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ARIZONA GOVERNOR
WANTS TO SEND HIS
MILITIA TO BORDER

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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-14
ROAD BONUS IS PAID
TO LOCAL TOWNSHIPS
Dauphin Gets More Than $4,000
and Cumberland Gets Almost
$4,000 For Dirt Roads

Warrants were
drawn to-day by
by t h e Auditor
Generals Depart
ment for the pay
ment to townships
in both Cumber-
land and Dauphin
counties of each
townships share
prop ration up
Precipitation u n =
der the Jones di-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-05-22
EIkton Banking & Trust Co.

At the annual meeting of stockholders
of Elkton Banking and Trust Company
the directors were reelected as follows:
George w. Cosden. Emerson R. Croth.
ers. Lambert w. Davis. William S. Evans
Oliver c. Giles, John E. Gonce, Irwin G
Griffith. Joseph T. Grove, Samuel H.
King. Cecil Kirk, James R. Kirk. Harvey
H. Mackey, Robert J. McCauley. Frank
p. Price, Enoch S. Short, Charles w.
Shippers. John M. Sterrett. Edward w.
Taylor, John NJ. Tucker Henry Vim
singer. James T. Watts and Roger Wit
worth.
Following the stockholders meeting
the Directors met and organized by re-
electing the old officers:-John M. Tucker,
President; Frank P. Prince. Vice Presi-
dent; Irwin T. Kepler, Treasurer and Sec
retary; Clarence S. Diggs. Assistant
Treasurer and Assistant Secretary: Enoch
S Short. Assistant Treasurer in charge Of
Cecilton branch.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-05-22
Eleven Licenses Refused In Havre
de Grace.

The residents of Havre de Grace. who
have waged vigorous crusade against
saloons in their city. have won signal
victory. The city will be rid Of II Of the
heretofore 10 saloons,
AS matters now stand the thirsty ones
OF Havre de Grace will be compelled to
get along with only FIVE saloons. licenses
having been granted for that number by
Clerk Robinson in the absence of protest.
The first hotel license in Havre de
Grace was granted by an act of the legis-
lature of 1888. and since then licenses in
the city have grown until 10 we're granted
last year. This is the first year that a
vigorous campaign has been made against
the granting of licenses.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-05-22
DR.. p. 3. Housekeeper.

DR.. P B. Housekeeper died Sunday at
his home in North East. from heart
trouble, aged 6s years. He had been in
poor health for months. and had but re-
Gently returned from Philadelphia hos
pital. where he had gone for treatment.
He was native of Lancaster county,
Pa. being born at Chestnut Level. and
was son of Philip Housekeeper.
Graduating from Jefferson College.
Philadelphia, in 1868, he Immediately
located in North East for the practice of
his profession and built up large prac-
tice.
For years he was physician to the
county almshouse and insane asylum.
His widow and one son, Clancy House,
keeper. survive. Edward Housekeeper.
of Eldora, Pa, is brother Of the deceas-
ed. The funeral was held Wednesday.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-05-22
FELL FROM TREsTLE.
Bel Air Man Meets with Fatal Ac-
Cldent.

While attempting to walk across the
Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad
tres,le, which spans Winters Run al
Watervale Station. Alexander F. Hays. Of
Belair. fell into the water and was drown
ed Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. Hays boarded the 1890 train Tues
day morning and got off at Watervale.
which is about four miles south OF Belair.
After spending several hours in the vici-
nifty of the station he started to walk
across the long trestle and in some un-
accountable manner fell to the stream be-
low, which is four or 6ve feet deep. He
was probably stunned by the fall and
was unable to get out of the mud and
water. He was so years of age. and Is
survived by his wife.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-05-22
John r. Rerklns.

John T. Burkins died at his home in
this town on Saturday. May I6. in thee
18th year of his age. Heshad been suf-
fer for months past from heart trouble.
He was native of Hartford county. but
came to Rising San when young man,
making his home with his uncle, the late
Joseph Richardson Enlisting in Co. E,
Sixth Regiment. Maryland Volunteer In
fantry, he served throughout the Civil
War.
For many years he conducted an under
taking and harness making business in
Rising Sun. One daughter survives.
Mrs George Hunter Of this town. The
funeral was held on Tuesday. with inter-
ment at Brookview cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-05-22
Orphans Court.

Bonds were approved and accounts
passed as follows at the regular session
Of the Orphans'iCourt last week:
Bonds Approved Bond of William T.
Harriott and Bessie Flintham, executors
of Rebecca A. Harriott; bond of Mary E.
Dunlap and Clifford A. Dunlap. executors
of Jacob w. Dunlap; bond of Benjamin
Carpenter and Edith M. Carpanter. execu-
tors of William Bloomer; bond of Jane
Maxwell. administrative of Laura ]. Max
we'll; bond OF C. Edward Campbell, ad-
ministrator of Henrietta c. Campbell;
bond of Robert ]. Boulder, administrator
of John Nelson Boulden
Accounts Passed.-First and final ac-
count of Milton D. Fletcher. administra-
tor of Susanna Gilbert. and distribution
struck on same; first and final account of
Judith B. Tome. Administrative OF Stephen
F Woodrow. and distribution struck on
same; FIRST and final account of Ella w.
Cameron. administrative of Alfred b.
Cameron.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-05-22
AIabama Wins Boys Corn Club
Contest.

The Alabama corn clubs have won the
trophy offered by business men of Louis
vile. KY. for the team of 10 boys in any
Southern State who could show the best
records in corn growing at the Conference
for Education in the South on April 10.
The competition was very close, and It Is
said that there has never been better set
of records made, since the corn-club work
was established. The trophy is medal
lion bust of the late DIR. Seaman A.
Knapp. the founder of the farm demon
stration work. Each member of the team
is also to receive miniature of the medal
lion in the form OF a watch charm.
These 10 Alabama boys produced
I.7I8.3 bushels of corn on 10 acres, at an
average cost of So. IS2 cents per bushel, or
$3I.73 per acre. The average profit was
$I4o.I4. This means that profit of
$I,4o1.4o was made of 10 acres. estimate
ing the corn at 81 per bushel. AS
matter of fact, much of the corn has been
sold for seed at g. to So per bushel.
The business men of Louisville also Of
fered trophy for the best record of can
ming club work done by a team of TO girls
from any Southern State. The trophy
consisted of a silver medallion bust of the
late DR.. Seaman A. Knapp and 10 silver
pendants, each containing a smaller re-
production of the medallion to be present-
ed to each of the girls in the prize team.
Exhibits and records were shown from
each of tire IS Southern States and were
inspected by thousands of visitors.
Ten canning club girls Of Mississippi
won the girls trophy of their State. They
produced 1880 pounds of tomatoes from
their gardens of tenth of an acre each.
From these plots these 10 girls canned
2o.37o No. cans of tomatoes and other
vegetables. The value of these products.
including the vegetables used at home,
was I,I7o.o2, and the total profit. $s6S. .66.
The average cost of gardening and can
ming per tenth acre was $2o.o3.
The finest Individual record in tomato
growing in the United States in 1913 was
made by Miss Clyde Sullivan. a I4-year-
old canning club member of Ousley, Ca,
who produced 1884 pounds of tomatoes
on tenth acre and canned 2.2s4 No.
cans. ara No. cans. and made 60 pints
of catsup. The entire receipts from this
tenth acre were $2ao.a6 and the profit
$I32. SO.
The best county record is that Of Eto-
wah County. Ala. where Io4 girls report
ed more than 10000 No. 3 cans of to-
matoes, having value of s.. Goo.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-05-22
After War Relics.

In search of old war relics TO be placed
in the memorial hall at Fort McHenry.
for which the government has been asked
an appropriation, the historical committee
of the Star-spangled Banner Celebration
will journey to Havre Grace in a short
time. The committee has been on the
alert ever since it was named. and the
members already have received many
relics.
In Havre de Grace the members of the
committee will visit all the places where
they believe they may have chance of
finding relics of the war While there
they will visit the old lighthouse where
the British landed before entering the
town. and it is planned to have 4 tablet
placed on this old landmark. The tablet
will be unveiled during the great celebra-
tion in Baltimore next September.