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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-05-15
TO OIL ALL STATE ROADS.
VIII Cost over 100000 Prob
Iems To Be met.

The next task which faces the State
Roads Commission is the spreading of
Grad oil on all improved highways. The
work will probably be completed by July
/. The cost will be somewhat in excess
of $Too, 900
The policy of spreading oil on the roads
is followed by the commission with two
main objects in view: The preservation
of the roads. as the oil has binding
effect, and the laying of dust.
The most visible results of the policy of
oil surfacine are the slippery conditions
which are rendering the roads almost unfit
for horse and team traffic, Enough very de-
sirable for use by automobiles. To over
come these undesirable conditions for
horses the state commission will resort to
the use of different kinds of oil with the
expectation that while the dust will be
laid and while the binding effect will be
secured, rougher surface will be obtain-
ed. Numerous have been the sugges-
tions and tests that coating of sand or
ashes be spread over the roads at the
same time the oil was applied, thus secur-
ing foothold for horses. These tests
have been failures. The result was moth
ing. The application of oil was spoiled
and at the same time a rougher surface
was not produced.
The problem which has confronted the
State Roads Commission is the construc-
ton of roads which will meet the needs of
automobiles and of horses. In meeting
the problem the commission has encoun-
tered two antaeonistic elements. the auto
mobile owner and the farmer. The auto
mobile owner has demanded smooth.
hard, durable, and dustless roads. The
smooth roads have been serious inpedi-
ments to the farmer in hauling his crops
to the market and in pleasure driving.
An English concern has offered cash
prize of SIS. 900 to the man who will invent
horseshoe which will meet the require
ments of modern smooth roads and at
the same time not tear up the roads.
The State Roads Commission is con-
stantly in receipt of complains from far
mers and other horse drivers that the
oiled roads are too smooth; that they are
unfit for use; that they have to surrender
the right of way to automobiles. The
commission is meeting these complaints
as best it can. Its answer is Its policy of
concrete roads instead of macadam roads.
The claim is these road have rough sur
face which will not wear off.
The general policy of the State Roads
Commission in favor of concrete as
against macadam roads is indicated by
figures furnished by the commission.
Thus far 65 miles of concrete roads have
been completed. There are under con.
struction 67.1o miles. Included in the
uncompleted work is stretch of IS miles
of concrete road between Salisbury and
Ocean City.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-05-15
Salvation ARMY collector arrested.

Thomas H. Harlan an Elkton livery
man. last week purchased horse and
harness from young man for SIS. Bai-
lift Potts. Of Elkton, learning of the incl
dent, became suspicious and placed the
stranger under arrest. The young man
gave his name as George w. Brown, of
Boston. 1t was learned after considerable
Investigation that he had been driving a
wagon for the Salvation Army in Will
mington. under the name of George
Palmer. Instead of making his collec-
tions Monday he drove to Elkton, left his
wagon in an out of the way place. and
sold the horse. When arrested he had a
ticket for Baltimore and was on his way
to take the train.
An officer of the Salvation Army went
10 Elkton and took the stolen team home.
Brown is held for the Delaware author
tiles.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-05-15
Lightning A Prolific Source OF
Forest Fires.

Exhaustive inquiry has established the
fact that lightning ranks next TO railroads
as source of forest fres. Forest officers
say that the increasing care with FIRE on
the part of the railroads and the public
generally tends to make lightning the
largest single contributing cause.
Trees are said to be oftenest struck
simply because they are SO numerous.
and extending upward they shorten the
distance between the ground and the
clouds; further. their branches in the air
and roots well into the earth invite cleo
trical discharges.
While certain trees are said to invite
lightning. and others to be immune from
stroke, it seems TO be fact that any kind
of tree will be struck. and the most
numerous tree species in any locality is
the one most likely to suffer.
Other things being equal. lightning
seeks the tallest tree. or an isolated tree,
or one on high ground A deeprooted
tree is better conductor than shallow
rooted one, and tree full of sap. or wet
with rain. is OF course better conductor
than dry one.
Lightning sets fires by igniting the tree
itself. particularly when il is dead. or
partly decayed and punky. or by igniting
the dry humus or duff at its base. The
forest soil. when dried out. ignites readily,
because il is made of partly decayed twigs
and leaves, and il can hold smouldering
FIRE for a considerable period. Il is prob
able that most of the lightning-seE fires
start in the duff.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-05-15
Must Pay Rental For Wires On
Conowlnao BridGe.

The Postal Telegraph Company has for
long period been using the Conowingo
Bridge across the Susquehanna River for
its wires on one of its trunk lines to the
north. for which it had been paying the
Conowingo Bridge Company about $Ioo
per year for rentals. After the Conowingo
Bridge was bought and take over by the
State Roads Commission on August 22.
1917, the Postal Company declined to pay
the Commission for the use of its wires
over the bridge, on the ground that being
public highway. the commission could
not collect these rentals. The matter was
submitted to Mr.. Leon E. Greebaum,
Counsel for the Commission, who held
that the Postal Company was liable, and
advised that action be begun to recover
the rentals due. Suit was accordingly in
stituted in the Superior Court of -Balti-
more City. which sustained demurrer in
favor of the Postal Company. An appeal
was taken by the State Roads Commission
from this judgment to the Court of APP
peals, which has just reversed the judg-
ment of the lower Court. with costs in
favor of the Commission. This case is
important, not so much because of the
amount involved. but because of the
principle, in its application to other Public
Service Corporations under similar condi-
ti0ns.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-05-15
Will Devote Issue OF Paper t
playground.

The Coatesville Record is currying
favor with the women folks of that town
by turning over the management of the
paper, together with all proceeds, for the
issue of June 18th, for the benefit of the
Children's Playground Association. On
that day the paper will be edited by tre
ladies of coatesville, who will have
gathered and writes the news. solicited
the advertisements and attended to every
detail OF the work. A special edition,
much enlarged. with an advertisement
from every merchant of the town. at fancy
prices. is the aim of those interested in
the playground for the kiddies. .-Ex.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-05-15
School Rally At Elkton.

School Exhibit Day was observed at Elkton
on Wednesday. Teachers and pupils from the
various schools In the county were present. A
parade In the morning was participated in by
1.7OO school children and teachers. carrying
American and Maryland fags.
After marching over the principal streets Of
the town the paraders disbanded at the high
school building, where speaking took place.
DR.. ]. +. O'Brien, Of the U. 8. Department
Of Agriculture, and DIR. M. Bates Stephens,
State Superintendent of Education. delivered
addresses. Following the speaking athletic
grounds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-05-15
HospItal Bake.

The Sixth District Auxiliary of Union
Hospital will hold Bake for the bene6,
Of the Hospital in Rising Sun M. E.
church. on Saturday. May 23rd. beginning
at p. m. They will have on sale bread,
rolls. rusk. cakes and small cakes. Mary
land biscuit, cottage cheese. salad dress
ing and candy. Nothing to be sold be-
forehand. first come. FIRST served.
The ladies are planning to have much
larger quantity than they had last year SO
that all who wish to help the Hospital by
patrouizing this Bake may have a share
of these home-baked eatables.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-05-15
Run over By Frelpht TraIn.

Henry Bender. son of Alfred Bender of
Port Deposit, was found lying on the rail-
road track in that town early Sunday
morning. He had been run over by q
freight train and had both arms cut off at
the elbow, leg broken and his skull frac-
tured. The unfortunate man was hurried
to Baltimore hospital where he died in
a few hours. His death is the sequel Of a
''beer party" held by some convivial
spirits in the town of Port Deposit on
Saturday night.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-05-15
AUTOMOBILE TAX FUND.
1t Is 500. O.655.lO. and Has Been
Distributed by Commission.

In compliance with the law the State
Roads Commission Tuesday apPortioned
among the several counties the auto
mobile tax fund, which Is devoted to road
maintenance. 1t is divided between the
state roads and the state aided roads.
The total fund for the year ended March
81 was $1oo.653.Io. of which Baltimore
city received one-6fth, or $3S.I3o o..
The 532 miles of State roads now COM
pleted will receive $II6. 6.sSo. AZ, and the
I62 miles Of state aided roads will receive
$38,636.o6.
Cecil county with I6. 80 State road
mileage will receive So. 5So.4I of the fund.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-05-15
Crushed Ry Elevator.

Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Fischer. of
Colora, were greatly shocked to receive
word last week of the terrible accident
that befell Mrs. Fishers uncle. George
Russell. Mr.. Russell held position in
the Wanamaker store. and while engaged
in repairing an elevator it was accident
ally started from the sixth floor. severing
his head entirely from the body and caus-
ing>instant death.
In addition to wife and eight children.
he is survived by his aged mother and
two brothers Joseph Russell and Chas.
RUSSELL The funeral was held Friday
from his residence in Philadelphia.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-05-15
Kept Wedding Secret.

Without taking their friends into their
confidence Miss Mabel Tome and Mr.
John Montgomery of Port Deposit. were
quietly married last October. Miss Tome
and Mr. Montgomery had known each
other for some time. but as no hint Of the
marriage had been given when they made
the, announcement it came as great sur
prise to their families and friends.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-05-15
WOODLAWN.

Miss Annie SINNERS win entertain the
Girls Embroidery Club Saturday afternoon.
Miss Leila Thompson spent several days this
week with Miss Annetta Phillips in VII
mington.
The regular monthly social of the Epworth
League was held In the Hall, Saturday night.
The first Quarterly Conference win be held
inHopewell church, Saturday morning, 1870
Misses Olive and Mary Williams were the
guests Of Mrs. Granville McCardle, in Wawa,
this week.
Mrs j. B. Tyson is spending some time with
Mrs. Il. T. Bryde, In Glenolden.
Representatives from Chestnut Grove and
Chapel schools attended the meeting Of the
schools in Elkton. Wednesday. May 18th.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-05-15
Mrs. Fred Walters.

Mrs. Fred Walters. of Philadelphia.
died in Jefferson Hospital April 30. She
is survived by her husband and one son,
also by her mother. Mrs. Hugh Mclean
of Cardington, and two brothers. The
deceased was formerly Miss Cora E. Rey-
nolds of Rising Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-05-15
Mrs. Mary e. parson.

Mrs. Mary E. Parson died Saturday
after long illness from tuberculosis. aged
76 years. She was the widow of William
Parson and leaves two sons and four
daughters. The funeral was held
Wednesday morning from the residence
of Clarence w. Parson. in this town. with
at Brookview cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-05-15
STANDINGS on rHR CLUES.
SCHEDULE FOR MAY 10.
Rising Sun at Newark; Elk Mills at
Oxford at Elkton.

Elkton made poor showing on the
grounds of the local team Saturday after
noon, and we're outplayed in every depart
ment Of the game. Taylor pitched great
ball, allowing but three hits and shutting
the visitors out The team back Of him
played sharp fielding game. Elkton on
the other hand played miserable ball,
the high school boy substitutes on the
team showing the regulars how the game
should be played.
For the home team the outfeld had a
great day. pulling down eight flies. Kirk
getting fve OF them. The score:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-05-15
Joshua CLAYTON.

Joshua Clayton died Monday at the
home of his son in-law. ]. Groome Steele.
in Chesapeake City. aged 10 years. He
was son of the late Joshua Clayton and
was born ON Bohemia Manor. Cecil
county. Three children survive: Julius
W., Frank S. and Mrs. Steele.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-05-15
DEATHS.
e. Hess jenkins.

E. Hess jenkins died Monday at the
home of his mother, Mrs. Martha jenkins.
near Birmingham school house. Chester
county. from tuberculosis, aged AZ years.
Two small children survive. Also his
mother. one brother and two sisters.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-05-15
FalrIand nd-paxson.

Miss Janet ,Paxson, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. F $. Paxson, Fulton House,
Pa. and William H. Fairlamb OF Coates
vile. we're married in Little Britain Pres
byterian Church. Monday evening. May
9TH, by Rev. Alexander Thompson. The
bride was attended by her sister, Miss
Jessie Paxson.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-05-15
sing SUN, CECIL COUNTY. MD, FRIDAY, MAY I5 1914.
WEDDINGS
EIy-Farra.

Mary Brown Farra. daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Winfield Farra. of Hopewell,
Pa, and Elwood Clark Ely. son of Mrs.
Emma Barbour. Hickory Hill. were mar
ried May 6, at the parsonage Of the Ok
ford Baptist Church, by Rev. E. R.
Clemens.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-05-15

The forty-fourth annual spring fair of
the Oxford Agricultural Association will
be held Wednesday, Thursday and Fri
day. June 10, II and r2th.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-05-15
r H E
Atoxford

At Oxford R H e
Aberdeen 00OO30800-6 10 /
Oxford O000O0O20-2 9 2
Batteries-Bonnett and Buff; Gregg, Rey-
nolds and Thomas.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-05-15
RISING SUN
6 l3 "a 8 O


Elkton o o o 0 90
Rising Sun A 0 o o 0 x-6
Two-base hit-Potts. Struck out-by Taylor s.,
by Scott 8, by Potts s. Base on balls-by Scott l.,
by Potts l. Hit by pitched ball-by Taylor ,.
Umpire Cloakey.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-05-15

At Elk Minis

At Elk Mills RHE
Newark 10000100O-2 8
Elk Mills O1O20OO0x-3 8 4
Reynolds.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-24
NEGATIVE ARGUMENTS ARE
FILED AGAINST MEASURE,

SALEM. ore. July AT Henty-
one negative arguments against the
80 measures 20 be referred TO the
people az e. general election 20 be
held November 3 had been filed with
Secretary Of state Olcctt for publica-
tion IN the pamphlet copy when the
time for nling them came 10 close
last evening. The following l. list
0f the negative arguments. most Of
which arrived yesterday.
G. y. Strain. assessor Of Umatilla
county, on Nos. 3l0-3li. relating io
assessment Of taxation.
oregon State Brewers association
On Nos. 332-353. prohibition constitu-
tODal amendment.
r vs.. Aulkey on Nos 326-3Z7, 81
500 tax exemption amendment, and
Nos. s5s-337, specific personal gradu-
ated extra tax amendment Of article
TX. oregon constitution.
Peoples Power League on Nos
502-303. providing for a lieutenant
governor. Nos. 3l0-3il, relating 10 as-
sessmeDt and taxation; Nos. s56-357,
equal assessment ana taxation and
1900 exemption amendment. and Nos.
$685.. primary delegate election bill.
william r. Foster. president Of
Reed college. Il 81. on Nos. sg0-sBi,
dentistry bill
Non -partlsan League. on Nos. 800
22L uniyersay constitutional eight
hour day amendment; Nos. 322-523.
eight hour day and room ventilation
law for female gOTkers; Nos 22s-327,
$500 tar exemption amendment, Nos
25C-g27. specific personal graduated
SElTa teE amendment of articles TX,
Oregon constitution: kor. sls-5gs,
proportional representation amend
inent 10 Oregon constitution; Nos.
St0-sbL siate senate constitutional
ssDeDdmeni; NOs sG2-3s2, department
- jD1Dstfy and public works amend,
meDf, and OB Nos 1852, cODsolldat.
ing corporation and Insurance depart
meDts.
Portland Chamber Of Commerce. 81
81, OD 6Os. sle-st5, reOfgabiziDg eer,
tain state Offloss
Hop CrOgeTs aB5 De9lsTg sssOeia-
ton ~ Oreg0O, on HOs. Ss2sssg, pro,
bibltlOD constitutional amendment
oregon Rational Tsr Reform "a,
sOcisii0D, 90 DOs szs,sgT $500 taS
exempiiOD amendment
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-24
Amy wo1D a. Witt JIouap

WAsbJSGJOS, u. r., JUly 2g-
The army worm, which bas begun sB
Invasion Of Washington 10 countless
DvmbHTs, arrived ~ fbe White
House sDd began the Geysstsflo0 u
me bfDa1 tfees sBe sbfybbeTy which
surround tbs Drssi1sDiis b0ms, Al.
Nboygb me gfeeJs sDc fTees ore
sDfayeo fegyeDtjy, n yas ssi5 shat
pofbiDg fbDgt - flBs eSperi assjgi9Dce
- tbe scieDilsis ~ fbe department ~
sEDcytyfe csD sisy fbe 6eyssi8ilOD
fyfe ~ foilow arrangement bsye
boeD Da1e ~ cDiDbsf fbe invasion
whicb bee pe'sfoyec many ffses sDg
ODe i8wrs lD nfe fefiaeDilsi Glfrla
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-24
STRUCK BY AUTO
BOY FATALLY HURT
Continued from page One1

Continued from page oneD
driver Of the car attempted to avoid
an accident by swerving his machine
toward the curb but the boy either
lost control of the machine or else
became frightened. for the bicycle
struck the front guard OF the auto.
and the youth was thrown 10 the
pavement. alighting on his head. The
machine struck one OF the wagons
standing in the street as further ef-
forts were made TO avoid a collision.
The boy was taken into the auto
mobile and rushed TO the hospital
Since taken there he has been uncon-
sciOus
Mr. McComas said this morning.
The accident TO my mind was un-
avOidable. Even II Mr.. Thompson had
stopped his car. the boy would have
plunged into il. The wagons on the
side Of the street took up quite a deal
OF room and made the space narrow
for the big touring car TO turn out in
The boy while not riding fast appar-
entity had no control Of the bicycle. l
talked with Mr.. Twitchell last evening
al the hospital and again this morn
ing and he had no blame TO place on
anyone for the accident II was sim
ply one OF those unfortunae affairs
which are unavoidable"
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Twitchell have
been at the hospital all day at the
bedside Of their son.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-24
Mu soon IInish Cutoff.

cOi. II o. Newport Of HermistOn,
who has had the principal contract
fDr grading on the Coyote cutoff Is
here to-day and estimates that the
grading work viii be entirely cOmplet-
70 b. August 10, two months ahead
NJ the estimated time. The railroad
company has already done consider
able tracklsying between StsBfeld
and the Umstilla river and within o
short time the contract VIII be let for
the construction Of the long steel
bridge across the river west u stan
fdd
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-24
Judge Illtures Man

Acting Police Judge Haley deliver
% seyere lecture this morning in
court ~ ~ y. Richards who was q
complaining witness agalnst J j.
BOYD, an employe Of the PenGletoB
Zee ana cold storage company Pre-
yiops 70 he appearance In court of
BOYD and Richards, the latter WA
chased down the street ~ the former
IN an enoitiDg race. Richards com,
piainee thai Boyc had struck him
according 10 the fudge, BOYD was jUs.
pfiea 10 striking Richards whom Il
"as alleged bao made Insulting e..
ssFks ~ the foTmsrs wife. Judge
haley Gisf0issee BOy1 and then LOld
flchares tbaf he osseTyed more than
he gOi.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-24
FOR SALE. STOCK RANCHES

acres al fenced good buildings and orchard close good
outside p and 80 cattle and 25 horses desired
Price q land s. per acre and the stock bought low price,
there VII Be $50 Of hay and all the farm implements thrown
as q gift
1900 al fenced and fenced good improvements close
the reservation with right with This ranch be
bought including o Of stock crop, and farm tolls for 80 per
easy terms.
20O0 20 meadow, and plenty Of plow land besides
This fine ranch the best section Of the for winerng
sto the seldom lies longer than few days it being in the
chinook belt and has good house barns fine orchard and many
other desirable features Il be bought with without stock
elo per easy terms; s. Of hav goes with Il
have been IN the stock business this county and know
the ranches well and know they best bargains to be foun
- the county 0r eastern Oregon
f. 7. WADE. Pendleton. Oregon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-24
CANAL READY FOR USE:
WILL BE TESTED SOON

WASHINGTON, July 23.-Unotfi-
cialiy word has been received here
that the Panama canal Is ready Cor
commercial use and that the rrst
steamer Is likely 70 be sent through
within = few days. unless Govern ~
Gcethals IS instructed TO the oontrsry-
by Secretary OF War Garrison.
Whatever steamer Is sent through,
the ieturn trip probably viii be made
az night. in order 10 test the canal for
nirhf navigation and it is not unlikely
that an attempt viii be made 10
sTeel the vessel along in order to set
q record ro- future navigation
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-24
EkROUTt TO PEEDLETON
AUTO PARTY HAS SERIOUS
ACCIDENT At R0SEBURG

RosEBURG. ore July es-Three
Persons vere slightly injured and a
S-yoar-oid girI vas probably fatally
injured Wednesday afternoon when an
automobile driven By J. A Ely OF
willows Cal and occupied by his
family. plunged over a grade - miles
south q Rosehurg Ely was pinned
under the car, but escaped with few
bruises MIS- Ely sustained a sprsin-
I'd lrrist ard was considerably bruised
a llttle year old son received num-
erous bruises The little girl sustain
q a cut over the eye. numerous
bruises and possibly internal injuries
she wzs unconscious for five hours
KY WAS en route from Willows 20
Fen1leton. ore. and as he was 6dv-
ing along a had piece q road along
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-24

10 an end a somewhat bitter fight
that had been waged against the pres
ident By republicans and few reac-
uOnary democratic senator's.
At the White House il was said the
presidents action today did not indi-
cate that there had been any change
in his determination to insist upon the
confirmation OF Paul II. Warburg.
whose nomination 20 the reserve board
also is being opposed.
In Withdrawing the nomination Of
Jones the president submitted 10 the
senate a copy Of a letter which he
had addressed 10 Jones and in which
he offered 10 stand by the appoint
ment - the end. expressing all conf
dence in the appOintee and deriding
the opposition. The following is the
most significant parspraph Of the
presidents letter
The aspect Of this matter which
seems 20 me of gravest concern and
consequence Is that the choice Of
members Of the federal reserve board
u the new banking system should
have been an occasion of partisan
alignment and action. The adverse
report on your nomination 10 which
you justly refer a. unfair and IN
true. is u course not 20 be charged
10 the feeling or action Of the senate
u the United states or 10 anything
for which that great body as a whole
can be held responsible The report
is signed only by the minority mem
bers Of the committee and by two
members Of the majority who have
usually acted with them. There Is no
reason 20 believe that either In is
temper Or iB it, conclusions that re-
port represents the attitude Of the
senate Itself wish most heartily
that the Inauguration Of the new ma.
uonal banking system. a system con.
eeiyed and enacted with no element
u partisaDshlp IN its objects or pro-
visions. might have been free from
this unfortunate and omin0us Incl.
dent