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The midland journal., 1914-07-17
Dynamite Explosion !, At Stone
Quarry.

On Thursday afternoon of last week.
white tamping dynamite preparatory to a
blast at the Caspias stone quarries. near
Havre de Grace. an explosion occurred,
killing three men. two Italians and a
colored man. q
The remains of the unfortunate men,
were scattered widely. and only the head
and chest of the colored man and one
limb of one of the Italians were found.
1t is supposed the missing parts were
blown out in the river, and although it
was dragged they could not be found
A hole twenty feet in diameter and ten
feet deep was made by the force of the ex-
plosion. and the cylinder head Of engine
standing near the scene of the accident
blown out. but the engineer fortunately
escaped injury. as did dozen other
workmen who were working in a hole
about twenty feet away.
The body of James Bongori. was found
in the Susquehanna River on Monday.
The midland journal., 1914-07-17
To Floht Hog Cholera.

The United State Department OF Agri-
culture has started its 1914 campaign
against hog cholera and its representatives
will cooperate with state authorities to
prevent and eradicate the disease. With
an appropriation of 100000 available to
combat the disease the department an
nounces that $40. 900 will be spent during
the coming year in each experimental dis
trict. Already work has been started in
IL states. The money win be spent
in making surveys. using anti-hog cholera
serum. in sanitation and quarantine work
and in organizing farmers to cooperate
with the State and Federal authorities.
The midland journal., 1914-07-17
MedaIllons Struck For Star Span
aled Banner Centennial.

To commemorate the celebration to be
held in Baltimore from September to I3.
which will mark the one hundredth an
niversary Of the writing OF our National
Anthem, THE Star -Spangled Banner -
beautiful medsllions have been struck off
This was done at the instance of the Ma
tional Star-Spangled Banner Centennial
Commission. in whose charge the medal
lions will be kept until they are distrib-
uted among the distinguished guests at
tending the Centennial
The design of Baltimore sculptor.
Hans Scnuler. was selected for the disks.
which measure two inches in diameter.
On the face is profile of Francis Scott
Key, the author. surrounded by the
words National Star-SpangIed Banner
Centennial. Baltimore. Sept. to 10.
1914" The reverse shows Key aboard
the Cartel ship "Minden.' . at the moment
he saw ,by the dawn's early light" the
flag waving over the ramparts Of Fort Nc
Henry. Beneath this appear the figures.
"ISI4 1914"
Baltimore during the Centennial Cele-
bration will be the gathering place OF
many States and the Mayors of number
of cities will be present. Delegates have
been appointed by 40 States aud 40 cities.
Foreign Governments will be represented
by members of the Diplomatic Corps.
The midland journal., 1914-07-17
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
Electric Storms Cause Loss OF
Barns and Contents.

The large double-decker barn on the
farm Of DR.. S. T. Roman. near Pilot,
Cecil county. was struck by lightning
during the storm Of Friday night. and
totally destroyed, together with contents.
This years wheat crop had just been
stored in the barn. and was lost. Annm
ber of tons of hay were also burned The
livestock was saved. There was an in
surance on the building but none on the
contents.
The farm was operated by Kersey
Coulson, who carried no insurance on
crops or machinery, and his loss was
heavy.
On Monday evening the barn of VIM.
Long. near Chestnut Level. Pa. was
struck BY lightning and burned. Mr..
Long and his sister succeeded in getting
all the livestock out of the burning struc-
ture, with the exception Of calf. that
perishedin the flames. Seventy FIVE tons
of hay, all farming implements. machin.
cry, wagons and harness were destroyed.
The barn was one of the largest in Ian
caster County. The loss will amount to
10000. with partial insurance in the South
ern Mutual Co.
Another sufferer by lightning last week
was William L. Davistof near White Rock.
whose barn was struck and burned.
Three horses perished in the flames. A
portion of this years hay and wheat crops
were burned. The loss is partially cover
ed by insurance.
The midland journal., 1914-07-17
Stole Jersey Cow.

A Jersey COW belong TO S. L. Forsythe.
of Havre de Grace. was stolen one night
last week by Harry Blouse. The COW was
tied in lot near the owners residence.
and was led off by Blouse. who took the
animal to Aberdeen and sold it for $2s.
When search for the missing animal was
made and il was located, warrant was
sworn out for the arrest of Blouse. but he
took leg bail and has not been appre-
hended.
The midland journal., 1914-07-17
Money In Onion Growing.

Delaware farmers who planted onions
this year are counting themselves, in
luck. as they expect to make up on this
crop what was lost on strawberries the
latter crop being cut short by the prolong-
ed drought, Onions have done well. in
spite of the dry weather. The returns in
some cases have run as high as $40 per
acre. One grower. who is said to have
realized considerably more than that
amount on his onions this year. is now
planting his land in late potatoes. Ship
pers are buying up the onions in carload
lots and the prevailing prices have been
from ST. so to 81 90 per basket.
The midland journal., 1914-07-17

While digging around the roots of
sassafras tree at her home near Sedgwick.
Adams county, Pa. Mrs. David Weikert
discovered 6S spear points. They were
from 3 to inches long. F. Mark Bteam.
the archaeologist Of Gettysburg. explains
that it was the custon of the Indians to
cache their surplus stock of stone weapons
to preserve them for the uses of their
owner. He states that number of finds
have been made in franklin county In re-
cent years, bat this is the first in that
county, to his knowledge.
The midland journal., 1914-07-17
Big Apple and Peach Crop On the
Peninsula

The prospect for an excellent crop Of
both peaches and apples over the entire
Delaware-Maryland peninsula are re-
ported good. Early apples Of the Yellow
Transparent variety have already begun
moving.
Carman peaches will begin moving
about July 20, followed by Belle Of
Georgia, Elberta and Crawford's late.
which are the varieties most largely
planted
Harrison's nurseries. Berlin. Md.
again have bumper crop on their peach
orchard which last season picked more
than 40. 1000 baskets.
The midland journal., 1914-07-17
Armory site Chosen

The commission recently appointed by
Governor Goldsborough TO select site
for and have an Armory built Ia Elkton.
for Company E. M. N. G.. selected por-
ton of the old Cecil County Fair Grounds.
located at the corner of Bow street and
Railroad avenue as the site. The mem
bers of the commission are: General
Mecklin, Colonel Little, Capt. Charles B.
Finley, Jr-, Henry M. Mccullough and
Reginald Constable.
The last Legislature of Maryland APP
propriated 100000 for the Armary. and
the work of building will probably be
commenced some time the latter part of
August.
The midland journal., 1914-07-17
Killed by Lightning

Mrs. Maggie Gruwell. wife of Isaac
Gruwsil. residing near Henderson. Caro-
line County, was struck and instantly
killed by lightning Monday evening.
Assisted by her little son and daug hter
Mrs Gruwel was trying to drive some
fowls into coop when struck. The
children were stunned but not seriously
hurt.
Mrs. Gruwell was 43 years of age. She
was daughter of William H. Castle, of
near Singerly. this county Her husband
and two children survive.
The midland journal., 1914-07-17
Suit For SANDER.

Chas. S. Swayne has brought suit in
the Chester county court against Miss
Marian. daughter of Amos Barnard. of
Kennett Square. charging her with cir
culating slandrous and untrue stories
about him shortly after his wife's death.
Miss Barnard claims she merely repeat
ed the stories that were in general circula-
ton at the time. The case will be tried
at the November court.
The midland journal., 1914-07-17
WIN Extend FIshway.

The state 6sh commissioner. N. R.
Butler. has notified the power company at
McCalIs Ferry to extend the fshway from
900 to 400 feet, and to change the grade
in that part alread constructed.
The power company has consented to
make these changes.
The midland journal., 1914-07-17
Property Transfers.

Mary E. Erpenback and Jacob
Erpenback, her husband, of At
lantic City, N. j., to Oliver Jones,
stip of land in Upper Elk Neck,
$b and other considerations.
Crosby p. News and Thomas d.
News, to Joshua Clayton, Trustee
in Bankruptcy for Chester w.
News, one twenty-first interest in
several properties, 81.
The midland journal., 1914-07-17
Noted Speakers For Farmers Day.

A. c. Monahan, specialist in Rural
Education of the U. S. Department. will
address the Farmers Day meeting TO be
held in Memorial Hall. Port Deposit,
August 8. DR.. II. ]. Patterson. presi-
dent of the Maryland Agricultural Col
lege. will also be present at the meeting
and address the farmers on Rural Edu-
cation in relation TO the Agricultural
College.
The midland journal., 1914-07-17
directors Elected.

The Stockholders Of the Elkton and
Middletown Railroad Company at their
annual meeting in Elkton. elected the
following Directors for the ensuing year:
A. ]. County, Henry Tatnall, w. H..
Mackall. S, C. Rowland. Frederick T..
Haines. Charles B. Finley and H. Arthur
Mitchell.
The Directors organized by electing A.
J. County. President; Henry Tatnall.
Vice President; Lewis Nelson. Secretary
and ]. F. Sahnestock. Treasurer.
The midland journal., 1914-07-17

A name social will be held at the home
of Altman Ferguson on Wednesday even
ing. July %. by the members of Octoraro
church, Ice cream. cake and home made
candy will be on sale.
The midland journal., 1914-07-17
Elk Neck Farmers picnic.

The Committee OF the Elk Neck Farm
ers met on Saturday and decided to hold
the sixth annual all day picnic on
"Wednesday. August S. on the shore of
the Mosebach farm formerly owned by
Thomas Brothers) on Elk River.
The midland journal., 1914-07-17

The application of the Susquehanna
Power Company for approval of its plans
for power dam across the Susquehanna
river at Conowingo, has resulted in the
War Department declaring the river navi-
gable above the Maryland line, and army
engineers will assume all Jurisdiction
over the river and Its tributaries.
The midland journal., 1914-07-17
Endowed Room At Hospital.

Mr. and Mrs. Jackson A. Watt of Ok
ford. have given $4,000 to Chester County
Hospital, West Chester, for endowing a
room at the institation. The names of
the givers of the generous endowment
will be placed on tablet to be put in the
hall of the hospital.
The midland journal., 1914-07-17
Ralph Taylor.

After undergoing an operation for APP
pendicitis in hestnut Hill Hospital,
Philadelphia. Ralph .ylor. aged I3
years, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Hopkins Tay-
ior, died July The family formerly re-
sided. in Calvert The body was taken to
Rosebank cemetery for interment on
Saturday.
The midland journal., 1914-07-17

In compliance with the new Sanitary
law. the State has been divided into ten
sanitary districts, and salaried physi-
clan will be in charge OF each district.
Cecil and Hartford counties are in the 7th
District. The health physician for this
district has not been announced.
The midland journal., 1914-07-17
mrs. 6alen crOthers.

Mrs. Mary Crothers. wife of Galen
Cfothers died July at her home in Pilot.
Her husband survives. The burial was
made in Pleasant Grove cemetery.
The midland journal., 1914-07-17
DEATHS.
John Huriock

John Hurlock. an aged resident Of
Earleville. died July S, at the home OF his
daughter. Mrs. BENZ Price. The deceas-
ed was SS years of age.
The midland journal., 1914-07-17
STANDINGS OF THE CLUBS.
SCHEDULE FOR JULY IS.
Rising Sun at Newark.
Elk Mills at Aberdeen.
Oxford at Elkton.
REsuLr OF sAruapAY's GAMES.

Rising Sun is still on the slide, EIkton
taking game on Saturday. The home
team played in tail-end form, and could
not shake off the hoodoo that has been
camping on theirtail for some time past
The absence of Barrett and Thompson
compelled general shift of players. and
the patched up team did not get going
right until the game was lost, HeimilIel
did .tFe twirling and pitched good ball,
bur the errors back of him were too much
10 overcome. The playing Of Haines at
third was the redeeming feature of the
game. He accepted eleven out of twelve
chances. and poked out two safe hits as
we'll. The score
RHE
Elkton oao3 o ~ 9 o
Rising Sun oIo ooIoIo rs I6 6
Scott and Potts; Heimiller and Rey-
nolds.
AT Oxford RHsE
Aberdeen o o o 0 OIL 4
Oxford al o Q 0 x-3 6 0.
Bonnet and Bruff; Smith and Thomas.
AT Elk Mills RHE
Newark 1901 q 90 I2 6
Elk Mills 8 % 20 d 0 o 4x-II IA 2
Whiteman and Marsey; sweitzer, Will
son and Spence.
The midland journal., 1914-07-17

Another shipment of porch rockers,
screens, and hammocks unloaded this
week at Bufiington's.
The midland journal., 1914-07-17

There used to be a. knocker on every
door, but now they push button. A
push is better than knock any time.
The midland journal., 1914-07-17

For real money saving bargains vlsi,
Bufington's.
The midland journal., 1914-07-17

Good bread like mother makes at Buff
hngion's.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-09-10
CONFESSION AND ERROR.

The Democratic hide bound admins.
tration papers that have chung with
bulldog tenacity to President Wilson's
sophistical designation of the depressed
condition of business and industry as
merely psychological, and have accused
the Republican press of romancing
about the number of the unemployed,
are respectfully referred to the follow
ing statements made by the New York
World, an uncompromising supporter
of the Democratic administration:
The number of men out of work in
the city is now placed at above 500, 0OC
and is rapidly increasing. From the
charities organizations, the employment
bureaus, the municipal lodging house,
come the same stories. They are be-
ing taxed to their utmost and over
whelmed at season when their work
should be lightest.
So bad situation now presages one
much worse IN fall and winter, The
dlslocation of industry effected by the
great war will be overcome in time, but
not before much injury and suffering
have been caused.
The admission of the World as to
the great and increasing number of the
unemployed is sufficient refutation of
the falseness of the charges of the
obstinate class of the Democratic press.
But the World, right in its first state
ment, is obvisously wrong in attribut-
ing this deplorable situation to the
effects of the European war through
the "dislocation of industry" The dis
turbing factor was of Democratic man.
ufacture, pure and simple. Long be-
fore the war was thought of the Dem
ocratic Congress fulfilled the predic-
tions of its incompetency by passing
the Underwood tariff bill This was
the cause of the dlslocatlon of industry
that is palmed off as one the effects of
war. The conflict will bring its dis
tresses, which will add to the evil effects
of the free trade measure. but per Sc
the provoking cause of the distracted
business conditions and industrial
paralysis that prevailed in this country
at the time the first shot was fired on
the Liege forts.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-09-10
OUT OF TOWN HAPPENINGS
A Variety of Interesting Paragraphs
for Republican Readers

The buckWheat harvest Is here,
Rev. Oney, of Bittinger was in Swan
ton Friday.
T. H. Yost,.. of Grantsville, had bust
ness in Oakland Friday.
Mrs. B. M. Zeller, of Grantsville
visited relatives at Midland. Md, last
week.
Misses May Friend and Della Rode
HEAVIER, of Sang Run, are visiting Mrs.
Jerry Mankis at Swanton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert O'Brien, of
Swanton, are happy over the arrival of
young girl at their home.
The Beachv public school near
Grantsville, will be taught by Miss
Marie Conner, graduate of the Frost
burg Normal school.
Misses Ethel and Viola Broadwater
and Mr.. DIN Broadwater, of Grants
vile attended tango party at Frost
burg last Thursday.
Col. Robert Shaw, after spending
several weeks with his daughter, Mrs.
Lohm at Deer Park, has returned to
his home at Grafton, w. Va.
The Rev. Charles H. Butler, with
Mrs Butler and two children returned
to Washington Thursday last from their
annual visit to Garrett county.
MIR. George L. Pope, of this county.
residing near the Allegany county line,
with her four children, spent last week
with her parents at Westernport.
Last week Francis Brady of Kitz-
miller, went to Cumberland, where ne
and Mrs. Annie Beary, of Junior, W.
Va, took out a marriage license.
Mrs. Cora Lohr and son Joe, of
Swanton, are visiting relatives in
youngstown, Ohio. On their return
home, Miss Hazel will accompany them.
Miss Eloise Umstott, of Ellerslie, is
visiting relatives at Deer Park, Nd.
From Deer Park she will return TO
Parkersburg, W. Va, where she will
resume her studies at De Sales Heights.
Charley Boonie, an employe at
Boome's stave mill about three miles
from Bayard, W. Va, in Garrett coun-
tY, lost thumb and three fingers bv
being caught in saw yesterday. W.
S. Bonie, the proprietor OF the mill is
his father.
A social gathering was held at the
home of F. ?. Layton about mile from
Bayard, W. Va. About twenty. five
friends Of the family were present.
Music and games were the leading
features and these were INDUCED in I'M
til~a late hour.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Savadge, of
Deer Park, attended the fair at Fair
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-09-10
A MOTTO.

To those members of Congress who
have small fancy for voting an hundred
millions of new taxes in one breath,
and clawing out fifty millions of pork
in the next;
To those who think that rank ex-
travagance ought at least to moderate
its demands on the Treasury at such a
time as this;
To all who want to see the financial
posture of the nation and OF the nation S
business firmly and effectively maintain
tanned, we offer this motto:
millions for revenue; not one cent
for pork"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-09-10

3 ont and Clarksburg, w. Va, conduct
ing a successful lunch stand. They will
have stand at the Garrett county
fair, as will Amos Miller at Mountain
Lake Park.
1t is reported that a number of toma-
to growers on the Eastern Shore have
contracted for their tomatoes at 50 a
ton, while some others who have de-
clined to make contracts have been of
fered Sl4 ton, owing to the shortage
of the tomato crop.
PetrY Bros. George Lowry, Samue
Hockler, Sidney Easton and Robert
Hawn of Salisbury, Pa. are busy at
work completing the interior of the
handsome brick residence which is be-
ing erected by Clarence Loechel On his
farm near Grantsville.
The 5Oth Convention of the Mary
land Sunday School Association will be
held in Hagerstown, September % 25.
This being the semi-centennial ami
versary, special preparations are being
made for most interesting and helpful
program. Each school in the State is
invited to send as many delegates as it
may desire.
Mrs. Lloyd Lowndes, Miss Elizabeth
L. Lowndes, Mrs. Ernest St. George
Tough, Miss Aimee Sheridan, Mr..
Tasker G. Lowndes, Mr.. B. H. Biavs.
Mr.. W. w. Brown all of Cumberland,
and Mr.. Samuel Thompson of Baltimore,
motored to Deer Park Sunday. return
ing Monday evening.
A conspicuous falling off in the State
tomato crop has occurred because of the
long drought just ended. and according
to the packers there will be a shortage
of between 25 and 80 per cent. in the
normal production for the season. Last
years output for the whole country
totaled something over $4,000, 600.
Maryland supplies more than 5000, 900
cases, or &c per cent. A shol tage of
1.500, 900 or !, 200, 900 cases is anticipat-
ed
The associated editor enjoyed a ride
last Saturday in Attorney Edward Sim
cells automobile to the foot of the
mountain near the w. Va, line. The
farmers all along the road were busy
cleaning up the work of the harvest.
The apple crop is quite large. Some
fine corn fields were seen. On one or
two farms some very large pumpkins
were noticed. The neatly painted farm
houses, the well kept school houses,
and the splendid church buildings, show
what every one must see, that this sec
ton of Garrett county is settled by a
happy prosperous people. Flowers
and growing vines every where. The
road was splendid and the ride was de-
lightful.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-09-10

The Democrats in Congress are back
ward about taking up the subject of
providing for an emergency revenue to
offset the deficiency occasioned by the
default in the customs receipts sustain
ed through interrupted trade relations
with the European beligerents. The
President, however, is determined to
keep Congress in session until it passes
a revenue bill. The timidity of Congress
IN passing a revenue measure is well
understood, as it fears the effects on
the November elections, but the Presi-
dent realizes if the matter is postponed
until December the difficulty in passing
revenue measure would be greater.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-09-10

DURING the month of August there
was, as compared with the CORE
spending month of last year, a falling
off of so, 500, 538 in the revenues col
lected from customs. A continuation
of this decrease IN the same proper
ton throughout the current fiscal year
would probably mean loss of customs
revenues of from 100000, 600 to
Sl00. 900 600.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-09-10

IF the weather permits, the automo-
bile parade, during the Fair, will be one
of the greatest events ever witnessed
in Oakland. There will be large num-
Der of automobiles of all makes, many
of them handsomely decorated. OF
course the largest number of cars will
be of the Ford make. Every day of the
fair will be crowded with interest and
delight. Garrett county is going to do
her very best and show to the general
public that it is moving right on to the
front.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-09-10

WHEN in town call on James D.
Hamill and get copy of the Premium
list of the Fair. You will find it inter-
esting, and when at the Fair call at
THE REPUBLICAN booth. 1t will be a
place to rest moment or two. You
will see samples of the kind of work we
are doing in our printery. The booth
is on the Second floor. You will be
welcome at any time.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-09-10
Improvement at High School.

The interior of the Oakland High
school is being papered and decorated
in very neat and tasty manner. The
work is being done by George and
Harold Dawson. OF Mountain Lake
Park. A brick pavement is being put
down in front of the property. If the
building could be painted on the outside,
it would add TO the attractiveness of
that locality. That it should be painted
no one will question.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-09-10

WE shall hope to see our merchants
soon commence the stimulating pro-
cess of smore advertising. Business
is frightening up and the merchants
should encourage the revival by telling
people of what they have for their in
spectlon and the inducements they can
offer during these times of quiet in
business and trouble abroad.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-09-10

EVERY citizen of Oakland should
unite in putting the town IN holiday at.
tire. Hang out the stars and stripes,
decorate your places of business. Let
US just see what we can do to make the
town attractive for our hundreds of
guests. Begin to plan for this today.
Get out your bunting and other deco
rations. Let US give our friends from
all over the county royal good time
and welcome.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-09-10

The trip around the world, under the
suspicious of the ladies of the Methodist
church, was very pleasant and enjoy
able occasion. Not one of their guests
were stranded, nor endangered by the
war, no government aid was needed.
and no one was Seasick.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-09-10

The Farm Journal truly remarks:
mo man has better right than the
Farmer to hold up his head and look the
world square in the face. He has done
his share toward making the country
what it is. So let him be happy and
push ahead"