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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-12
FISHER FOLK IN WANT.
German Crown Prince Aiding Suf
ferers From Flood.

kOESLIN. Germany, January 12-The
water receded along the coast of the
Baltic today and ended for the present the
danger to the villages which have been
inundated for several days.
The residents, who had taken refuge on
the surrounding elevations, returned to
their homes. which, however, are almost
uninhabitable, while food and fuel are
scarce.
Prince Eitel Friedrich, as viceroy of
Pomerania, arrived at Koeslin today to
take personal charge of the relief of the
stricken fisher folk
A committee under the patronage of the
crown prince has opened subscription
for the succor Of the flood sufferers, many
Of whom have lost practically everything
they possessed
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ENJOYS MANUAL LABOR.
Emperor William Saws and Splits
Wood BY Physicians Orders.

POTsDAM. Germany. January "a
Emperor William, for several DAYS
past, has Joined his day laborers in
saving and splitting wood on the I'M
perial estate surrounding Sans Souci
palace. He was advised by his physi-
clans to take course of manual labor.
Accordingly he spends every forenoon
in the grounds. working zealously with
the laborers.
His majesty is said to take great
pride in piling the fuel into neat. heaps,
which he then presents to the Iaborers
for use in their homes.
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PINK SHIRT TWINS" FREE.
Saw Their Way Out of New Jersey
Comfy Tail

BRIDGETON, N. j.. January 2.-Two
prisoners known in police circles as the
Pink Shirt Twins sawed and fought
their way out of the Cumberland county
Jail here early today. They cut away
two bars of their cell and using them as
weapons. beat a guard and a "trusty"
into urSonsciousness. They then bound
and gagged them and walked out of the
Jail.
The escaped prisoners are Harry Jordan
and Edward Haight. They were recent
iy paroled from the penitentiary in Phil
adelphia and were arrested here several
months ago charged with burglary.
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10000 SEEKING WORK
RIOT AT FORD PLANT
Storm Factory After Standing in
Freezing Cold for Sew
eral Hours.

DETROIT. Mich. January IA crowd
of men estimated at 10000, seeking en-
ployment this morning at the plant of
rioting when they were told. after they
had stood in the freezing cold for several
hours that work could not be given them
today.
An officer was knocked down, his
clothes partially torn off and bricks and
other missiles were hurled through the
windows and doors Of the factory. After
a fire hose had been turned on the crowd
the rioters dispersed. Five arrests were
made.
Cant Freeze to Death
The efforts of a policeman to turn the
crowd away from the factory doors
started the trouble - 1--WE can't stand
here and freeze to DEATH shouted some
of the leaders, and concerted rush was
made toward the building entrance. Sew
eral hundred managed to get inside the
plant before the trouble makers were un-
der control The thermometer registered
8 degrees above zero, and many of the
men had been standing in line since long
before daylight. - -
Announcement by the company OF a
ten-milion- dollar profit-sharing distribu-
ton among its employees in 1914 has
brought thousands of employment seek
ers to the plant during the last week.
but the first serious trouble was expert
enced today The profit-sharing plan
went into effect today.
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United States to Feed 1000
Huerta Soldiers Who Fled
Across the Mexican Border

The 2Ooo Mexican federal soldiers de
feated at Ojinaga by the rebels Saturday
night, who fed into the United States.
will be detained under guard by United
States troops. according to an announce
ment made at the War Department to-
day This will be done despite the fact
that the feeding and care Of SO great
a number of men will be a serious
problem.
Ultimate disposition of the prisoners
will be left in the hands Of Gen Tas-
ker H. Bliss. commanding the American
border forces, according to an announce
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-12
7. H. PEBBLES NOT GUILTY.
Attorney General Of South Carolina
Acquitted Of Slayiug Negro.

COLUMBIA, S. c., January 12.-Thomas
H. Peoples, attorney general Of South
Carolina, was today declared not guilty
Of murder in sessions court here. The
attorney general was tried for the killing
Of Robert Marshall negro chef at the
EIks.a15p,nss - this. city me snisKt 81 pc:
cen1bsf g. The testimony OF witnesses
was to the effect that; the pistol Mr..
Peoples held was accidentally discharged
by striking the edge OF counter. The
trial consumed only about two hours
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-12
No Railway Rate Decisions Today.

No decisions in the important railroad
rate cases before the Supreme Court
were announced today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-12
More Land for Yard.

"A somewhat analogous industrial con-
dition exists at the gun factory. The
uayy is confronted with the fact that
there is urgent need to increase the facil-
tiles for expeditiously manufacturing
large guns. The board considers 1t In
expedient to make changes In existing
unsuitable buildings in an attempt to
render them suitable for the adequate
md expeditions manufacture OF heavy
ordnance While the boards recon-
mendation to extend the area Of the yard
and to build a modern gun shop would
involve an expenditure considerably
greater than that required to carry out
the plan recommended by the bureau Of
Icso.a4i,,I,od on. ICifff, 30 % II
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WEATHER.

Fair and mich colder tonight
and Tuesday; minimum tempera-
ture about IS degrees.
FULL REPORT ON PAGE FOURTEEN.
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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-03-06

Mr.. Richard n. Ryon. Clerk Of the
Circuit Court for Prince Georges
county. died at his home near Bladens.
burg 10 Prince Georges, on saturday
last from an attack Of heart trouble
from which be had been suffering for
several years past. Mr.. Ryon was in
the fiftieth year Of his age at the time
q his death. He was man Of excep-
tional activity and one Of the most pop
ular men in his county. He was we'll
known throughout the state as a Re
publican Of influence and ability and
was warm personal friend Of Cover
nor GoIdsborough. Mr.. Ryon has held
many important positions. was elected
Clerk OF the Court in his county Ia 1909
by decisive majority although the
balance Of his party's nominees we're
Dictated.
No man was better known in Price
Georges county than Richard N Ryon.
and his popularity was shown bv the
fact that he was elected as county treas.
urer, register of wills and clerk Of ths
circuit court as republican in cour-
ty supposed to be normally democratic
He was candidate upon four occasions
and his only defeat was in 1905, when
Q. A. NJ. Wells beat him for county
treasurer by u majority Of thirteen
votes, and was several times mentioned
as the republican candidate for Con-
sress from the fifth congressional dis.
srlcts.
He was engaged in the real estate
in Washington and was vice
PRESIDENT o. the National Bank in Up
per Marlboro, at the time Of his death.
He leaves besides his wife two children
ind II brothers all residing in Prince
Georges county, except Nessrs James
?. and Samuel G, Ryon who are sue
essful merchants at Waldorf 10 this
county.
Tuesday last, the day Of Mr.. Ryon's
uneral, no regular meetings were held
y the Commissioners. Orphans Court
nd the various official boards which
Fere scheduled for the day at Upper
the Court House was.closed
nd no business was transacted. The
'irst National Bank of Southern Mary
md was also closed as an unusual trI-
ute of respect to his Integrity aud
'orth. The remains we're Inferred in
ne Congressial Cemetery.
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orphans court.


The Orphans Court met on Tuesday
with full bench present. The follow
ing business was transacted:
Bond Of Emma L. Curtis and Adrian
Posey, administrators Of Vincent hay
den, deceased. Warrant TO appraise
issued to S. Spearma1 Lancaster and
II. NJ. Martin Notice to creditors to
be published in the Independent.
First and final account of Napolean
Jameson, administrator Of Emaaue
j. jameson, deceased, as filed Feb. 8tb,
approved and ordered recorded.
First and final account Of Nellie C.
Jenkins. Administrative CT John Asbury
Jenkins, deceased, filed and approved
Last will and testament Of Mary yir
ginia Robey, deceased, filed for probate
Last will ard testament OF Arthur
Shaw, deceased, filed, for probate.
Inventory of the estate Of Henry F
Reddish, deceased, filed, and ordered
Recorded.
Citation issued for J aIlifred Han
cock, to appear on March nth, 1914, a
II a. m. to show cause, ii any he has
why he has not bonded as guardian t,
Mary @ and Briscoe Farrali
Citation issued for j. W MARROW t,
appear on March 18th. 1914. at II a. m
to show cause, II any there be, as t.
why he has not administered on tn
estate of Mary j. NARROW, deceased.
Court adjourned to meet in regnla
session Tuesda7. March II, 1914.
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Runaway.

A horse attached to buggy belong
ing TO Road Engineer George E. Ham
ilton which was tied to a rack in town
concluded that it was too cold to stand
tied on Tuesday last SO he broke loose
and started up the road in the direc-
tion OF home in beautiful run, evil
IDENTIFY thinking Of his comfortable
stable. Becoming diverted, after run
ming about mile in that direction, be
cireled around St. Peters farm leaving
a wheel or two of the buggy on the
stumps thereon, and, finally striking
the road which passes the La Plata
Milling Company's building ran on aud
on until he reached the Town Hal
where he again circled, and there, see
ing friend he knew, another animal
hitched to buggy belonging to Mr.
Austin Hamilton made towards thai
friend so rapidly that the result was
too very much dilapidated buggies and
one veiy tired and scared horse. The
only ones so far heard from who
do not regret the occurance are the bug
~ dealers. several of whom have since
been seen to be especially polite t.
the genial engineer and his young
brother.
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Mr.. T. Oscar Morgan, a prominent
citizen Of ST. Mary's county and mer-
chant in Leonardtown, died on Satur-
day morning last after a few moments
illness from an attack Of acute indiges-
ton.
The Legislative Committee travelling
ID Southern Marylan to ascertain the
best method of developing the different
counties Of this section of the State,
which was holding a meeting in the
Court House at Leona dtown on that
day, out of respect to the memory OF
Mr.. Morgan. upon learning OF his
death Immediately adjourned.
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death OF Mrs. kobex.

Mrs. Mary v. Robey died at her home
near Bensville in the sixth district on
Thursday night of last week AIRED ~
years. The deceased had for a long
time been in deciinig health lint was
active and energetic up to a short time
before hel deah. She leaves her hns1
band, Mr.. Hugh Walter Robey. four
sons and one daughter. who are Mrs
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Win. Bet



A wager made last week betwe
Landlord Lomax aud Mr.. sam VOL
has caused considerable discussion
for several days past. Mr.. Wolf bel
500 G. 50 put up by Mr.. Lomax thai
no muif in The lot, then the property q
Mr.. L Dennet, would weigh 1l0C
iounds. Mr. Lomax sent a pair which
be fought wouiu win for him the sl0C
70 Washington in charge Of Mr.. VIM. |.
Bean to have { EN- weighed on IL.
standard scale Of the distlict. one q
them weighed 1910 pounds and tn,
other won the bet tipping the
scales g. lii5 pounds. Mr.. Bean
hr0u hi a worn statement as to weights
from the official weigher. So Lomax
wins a goodiy sum, at not much cost,
to himself. 1t is rumored that Sam
is net satisfied and will take an appeal.
but to whom is not said.
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A very interesting special me ting OF
Nanjemoy Grange was held in The Hall
near Grayton on Feb. 2sth. at which
time Worthy Master Walter II. Gray,
Of MEG onchie Grange, assisted by Mrs.
Gray, installed the newly elected Of
ficers. as follows: Master Robt STAR
bury, overseer e. n. Henderson,, Lee
turer Geo. W Gray, Steward. c. 7
Chandler, Asst. Steward, " alter a.
Mills, Chaplain, Rev W. r. Barker
Turner, Treasurer, Dr. s. H. speake
Secretary, E. T. Speake, Gate Keeper
W. A Haislip. Ceres MSs. Robt.
Marbury, Pomona, Mrs. r. Norman,
Flora, Mrs. E k Speaks. Lady Asst.
Steward, Miss Mary A. Nsrbpry. After
the installation Of officers, Resolutions
we're adopted fayoring the submission
to the people OF Charles county tie
Local Option bill and calling on our
Senator and Representative to use
their influence Tor the passage Of said
bill Resolutions were also adopted
urging our Senator and Representatives
20 do all in their power to secure State
aid for the construction Of the road
from La Plata west via McConehie,
Welcome, Hill Top Ironsides, Doncas-
ter, Cross Roads, Grayton, Nanjemoy
to Riverside and thence from Grsyton
back until it intersects the road at OF
near I'M Top. The Grange appointed
It's Master as delegate TO Annapolis to
lay these resolutions before the com.
mittees.
The Master explain to the Grang,
the object and seope Of work Of thi
southern Settlement and Development
Association.
After transacting some regular bust
ness the Grange adjourned to meet OF
Mar. 2lst, 1914, at , p. m
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Nellie Lawson, sixteen year old col
ored girl, whose people reside in Nan
jemoy. was taken of the train on Tues
day morning here and shortly there
after gave birth to child in the watt
ing room OF the station. A relative Of
the girl who come to meet her made
satisfactory arrangements with William
Chesley, who is waiter at Hotel La
Plata and the girl was taken to Ches-
ley's home near La Plata where she
will remain until able to 20 to her own
home. DR.. t, 7. Owed looked after
the unfortunate girl,
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The Washington Star Of the third in
slant says: "In order that he can get
out and do some campaigning for his
nomination as Republican candidate for
Congress from the fifth district Of Mary
land, Sydney L. Mudd, assistant United
States, attorney today rendered his re-
signation to become effective March 10.
Mr.. Mudd was graduated from George
town University in 1906 and three years
later graduated from the law school Of
that University with the degree OF l..
L. b. He was first appointed assistant
United States attorney in February
1911 but resigned in April 1912 to be-
come candidate for the Republican
nomination for Congress. Mr.. Mudd
was again appointed member Of ths
United States attorney staff last July :
Mr.. Mudd made tile formal announce
ment Of his candidacy for Congress al
annapolis on Tuesday night,
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Mr.. PoseY on Tuesday last introduce
ed BIN IN the House Of Delegates ask
lag for au Appropriation Of s6T, 900 fol
road leading from Riverside to Porl
Tobacco in this county, which was re-
fened to the Ways aud Means Com
nittee. His bill which authorizes ths
building 81 new jail here has passed
The house, as has also the bill to repay
{ hafles g. Wilcox a sum OF money for
taxes paid 10 error.
MIR. Posey iniroduc p a joint resoll-
ton providing for an Investigation Of
Che state school book fund. Referred
to Ways and Means.
Mr.. Dement'S bin requiring persons
giving entertainments Tor profit In this
county 70 take cut license has also
passed Il e house.
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The legislative committee met in the
Court House on Friday last aud many
forcibie short talks we're listened 10
with very great interest as to what was
best TO be done to adv.nce Southern
Maryland sud especially Char.es coun-
ty. It was apparent, from the tenor Of
the speakers, that the concencus OF
opinion was, first. good roads, especial-
ly in the western section Of the county,
then the establishment Of lime pienis.
with state aid, tor which Mr.. Biankfold
delegate from Prince Georges County
has asked for 10 bill he has introdue.
ed IN the legislature and which be aud
many others believe, along with good
roads, will do more toward ihsadvauca-
ment Of Soathern Maryland than any
other two things. Mr.. Blandford ex-
planned the provisions in his bill which
is now before House COMMITTEES and
urged all nho could 10 e to Annapolis
on Marth 4th TO urge a favorable re-
port by the COMMITTEES.
The committee members 10 a. end
apce were ex-Judge T Wan Clagst
Chairman, Senators MR3d, of Charles
and Watkins. Of Anne Arundel. Dele
gates dement,, Of Charles. VanHorn.
Of Prince Georges. and Joy, Of Calvert.
S short earnest speeches, all
making suggestions as to vhas best
was TO be done in ihs matter under dis.
cussion were made by Judge Walter II
Gray, nr. S. Fl. speake, b. A. Han
cock, James A Gray. ex-senator Frere,
Senator Mudd aud Others. Mr.. Frere
made strong points against the Agri-
College and ST. johns College
both Of which get State aid, the former
asking for million dollar appropria-
ton, when he said do not think that
either OF them are conducted properly
as the one permits the youthful student
TO live out side the College and the
other, St. Johns, permits the boys
privileges they should not haze. that is
10 stay out to any hour in the night
they chose and for that reason he had
taken one Of his sons from ST. Johns
md would not for the same reason given
snter another sou at the Maryland
College. lie also urged
senator Mudd to make his bill, it net
llready so, iron clad, SO that the rail
.oad, leading through this county from
to Mechauiesville. could
10 longer evade the law, which they
nave SO long violated
The Committee adiourE 4 TO meet the
o'clock train but there were many ex-
'ressiens Of belief that much good viii
'esult from its investigations
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Children Crv
FOR FLETcAER's
g a 8 T O RIA
ReaI EsIate

Baltimore, Nd, Mar. 3, 1914.
HON. ADRIAN fOSEYs
Maryland Independent,
La Plata, Md.
Ny dear Nf rosey:
l was disappniated IN my intention
to return to la Plata on Saturday night.
aud am, therefore, writing to ask IL YOU
viii kindly carry ia this weeks issue
Of your p4yer, al invitation to proper
IS owners WHO have Lands for sale, to
list the same with the district commit-
teemen, whose namfs are as follows:-
;. P. Hamilton. Ii Plata, LIST district,
Walter Il Gray, Port Tobacco, End Dis.
p. z wi iiams, DoneaSter, Bird Dis.
+ Reed wills, Bel Alton, 4th District,
senator ". J Frere, Tompk1nsville
5iii, District.
Chss II Cox Pomfret, 9Th District.
E. y Hnugerford, Marshall Hall, It'll
District.
W. r. Mcpherson, Bryantowd, stb
District.
+. A Turner, Malcolm. 9th District.
ThlDkng you in advance for this
courtesy, l am,
Very truly yours.
R0B1 NJ. PINDELL,
Stats Manager.
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Legislative Committee Holds Meeting
Al Leonardtown.

The largest gathering Of farmers and
business men ever held in st. Mary's
county was held at Leonardtowu Oh
Saturday to meet the committee Of leg
islators who went there to learn the
needs Of st. Mary's county.
Those present FROM the Legislature
were: Delegates Van Clagett Chairman
J. H. BIandford, F. Stone Posey and
Washington Wilkinson and Senator
Watkins,
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Coming Marriage.

Mrs. Cecilia Plowden Hamilton au-
nounces the engagement Of her daugh-
ter, Margaret Jenkins, to Mr.. john
Thomas Wills, Of Baltimore. The
wedding will take place the latter part
OF April.
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FRIDAY Mar. 6, 1914
LOCAL AND personal


METHODIST CHURCH.
Preaching Sunday, March s, as follows;
Bethel Ii a. m. Dentsville 3. p. m.
La Plata 7.S0 m. Sacrament Of the
Lords Supper will be administered at
Bethel.
Rev. J w. BEAILs Pastor.
Port Tobacco Parish I'd Sunday in
Lent.
St. Paul's Chapel, 1880
Christ Chur h, 4 90 p. N.
REv HORACE W. STowELL. Rector.