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The midland journal., 1915-11-26
Marriage Licenses.

Clarence p. Scott, of Colora, and
Florence 8. Jones, of Port Deposit.
Arthur Beaven, of Port Deposit,
and Elsie Anna Patterson, of
Perryville.
Harvey Greenfield and Gertrude
Pearce, both of Rising Sun.
George Grubb Patterson, of Will
mington, and Elsie May Ashby, of
Rising Sun.
William j. Wilson and Mary r.
Purner, both of Elk Neck.
ID. Franklin Beck, of Perryville,
and Bessie E. Gabler, of Havre de
Grace.
Frank Wheaton Clapp and Flor
ence Josephine Snyder, both of
Port Deposit.
The midland journal., 1915-11-26
PERSIAN PAINTINGS.
Oriental Art That Embodies the Es.
sence of Romance,

Oriental Art That Embodies the Es.
sence of Romance.
No dramatic, no passionate motive
ever SO grips and possesses Persian
artist as to absorb his whole imagina-
ton. His sensuous love Of beauty can
not resist filing in the accessories Of
the scene with just as much care and
intention in every detail as he devotes
to the central figures.
In the great works Of Chinese and
Japanese painters, as in masters like
Rembrandt. accessories are subdued or
suppressed, the color Is limited, and
the figures which create the motive Of
the design are so emphasized, SO dom1-
nant in the eye that they seem to tran
scend the limits of the framing space,
they seem alive with all the latent en-
ergies of actual men and women.
No Persian painting imposes itself
thus on the imagination. Everything
remains within the frame, inlaid as In
lustrous mosaic. The Persian method
has, 1t is true, its own compensation.
Just as In the early pictures Of Ros-
setti and Millais, everything is realized
with a dreamlike vision. and this is al
ways a real achievement for the
painter. The freshness and glory thus
brought to the eye, as OF a world
washed clean, with every object magic
ally distinct and burning with clear
color. make vivid impression Of
strangeness. Strangeness. remoteness
from the routine Of every day-that 10
the essence Of romance, and no art in
the world is more STEPPED In romance
than the painting Of Persia.
Binyon in Atlantic.
The midland journal., 1915-11-26
Disseminated.

There is a maiden lady in Boston
who used to be very fond Of Omar
Khayyam. She quoted the Rubaiyat
on all possible and some impossible oc-
casions as though it were her Bible.
But short time ago she went to the
play, "Omar, the Tentmaker," in order
that she might see her favorite hero in
propria persona. But instead of being
pleased with the play she came home
disgusted. Her copy Of the Rubaiyat
Omitted edition, numbered copy, Hol.
land paper, vellum binding, vedder IL
lustrations) has been burned or buried.
She neither mentions Omar nor allows
any one else to quote him in her pres
ence. When asked the reason of her
change of taste she replies gently, bat
firmly, II didn't know he was drink
ing man."-Independent.
The midland journal., 1915-11-26
sMITHSoN'S FORTUNE. TUNE
The Gift Which Founded a Great scis
entific Institution.


entific Institution.
The Smithsonian institution at Wash
ington was created by act of congress
In 1916 to carry out the conditions Of
the win of James Smithson, an English
chemist and mineralogist, who be-
queathed his fortune to the United
States Of America to found at Wash
ington under the name of the Smith
sonian institution an establishment for
''the increase and diffusion of knowl-
edge among men,"
The will became operative at the
death Of its maker, which occurred at
Genoa in 1929, and the income Of the
estate went to Smithson's nephew,
Henry James Hungerford, until the
death of the latter on June 8, 1895.
The bequest of the property to the Unit
ed States thereupon became operative,
and in September, 1896, the state de-
partment received notification thereof.
On Dec. IL President Jackson inform
ed congress of the bequest, and on July
/, 1886, the gift was accepted and the
president empowered to appoint an
agent to collect the money. Richard
Rush of Pennsylvania was intrusted
with this duty. and in November he
brought the necessarily formal suit in
the English court of chancery, where
the claim remained for two years.
Upon the final Interpretation of the
viii Rush returned to America, bring
ing the fund with him in English gold,
$508,318. It was nearly eight years be-
fore congress decided on plan of car
rying out the will of the testator.
The total endowment of the institu-
ton is now nearly 00,O00, and with
the support and cooperation Of the
government it has become one Of the
most important scientific institutions
In the world.
The midland journal., 1915-11-26
FIFTH WHEELS.
They Are of Many Varieties, and Some
of Them Are Human.

They Are of Many Varieties, and Some
of Them Are Human.
am what is known as a fifth wheel
"a useless piece Of paraphernalia car
ried along as necessary impedimenta
on other peoples journeys.
There are lots Of fifth wheels In the
world. Some are old and rusty and out
of repair, and down in their inmost
hubs they long to roll Off into the gut
ter and lie there quiet and undisturbed.
These are the old people, silver haired,
self effacing, who go upstairs to bed
early when guests are invited for din
ner.
such as are carried on motorcars, al
ways ready to take their place on the
road If one Of the regular wheels
breaks down and needs to be sent
away for repairs. These are the mid
die aged unmarried aunts and cousins
stanch, reliable-who are sent for to
take care of the. children while mother
runs over to Europe for holiday.
And some are fifth wheels like my
sel-neither old nor self effacing, nei-
ther middle aged nor useful, but simply
expensive to keep painted and very
hungry for the road. 1t may be only a
matter Of time, however, when shall
be middle aged and useful and later old
and self effacing; when shall stav
and take care of the children and go
upstairs early when young people are
having party.-olive Higgins Prouty
in American Magazine.
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Children.

What are children? Flowers! They
are flowers of the invisible world, In
destructible, each with a multitude Of
angels and evil spirits underneath its
leaves, toiling and wrestling for domin-
ion over it. Blossoms! They are the
blossoms of another world whose fruit
age is angels and archangels. Or dew
drops! They are dewdrops that have
their source not in the chambers of the
earth nor among the vapors Of the sky,
which the next breath of wind or the
next fash of sunshine may dry up for
ever, but among the everlasting foun-
tains and inexhaustible reservoirs of
mercy and love.-John Neal.
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EorestaIIed.

One day Jones was rambling along
the boulevard when he was hailed by
his friend Smith. While talking Jones
noticed that Smith continually rubbed
the palm of his hand.
What in the world is the matter
with your hand?' he finally demand
ed. "You have been rubbing and
scratching 1t ever since we stopped
here"
"The palm itches like blazes," an
swered Smith. "They say that it is a
sure sign that you are about to get
some money"
"Umr thoughtfully returned Jones
as great light suddenly dawned upon
him. Here is where you get wise to
the fact that there is nothing in signs
I haven't dollar to spare" Philadel.
phia Telegraph.
The midland journal., 1915-11-26
SAVAGE ATHLETICS.
Canary islanders Who Would Have
Made Star Ball PLAYERS.

Canary islanders Who Would Have
Made Star Ball Players.
The Canary islands came into sub
lection to Spain about the time Colum-
bus discovered America. The conquest
was due solely to the superiority Of
European weapons and not to better
skill and prowess. Native soldiers were
trained athletes developed under q sys-
tenn that held athletic sports to be an
important business, like military drill.
Spanish chronicles have left accounts
Of sports of the islanders. From baby
hood they were trained to be brisk in
self defense. AS soon as they could
toddle the, children were pelted with
mud balls that they might learn how
to protect themselves. When they were
boys stones and wooden darts were
substituted for bits Of clay.
In this rough school they acquired
the rudiments of warfare which ena-
bled them during their wars to catch In
their hands the arrows shot from their
enemies crossbows.
After the conquest of the Canaries a
native of the islands was seen at Sc
vile who for silver piece let man
throw at him as many stones as he
pleased from distance Of eight PAGES.
Without moving his left foot he avoid
ed every stone.
Another native used to defy any one
to hurl an orange at him. with SO great
rapidity that he could not catch 1t.
Three men tried this, each with doz-
en- oranges, and the islander caught
every orange. AS further test he hit
his antagonists with each Of the or
anges.
The midland journal., 1915-11-26
Horse Sense.

In 'Tod Sloane" by himself, the once
famous jockey says that horse ex-
ceeds even dog in intelligence and
that If a thoroughbred were small
enough to run about house like a dog
and have the Same chances instead Of
being so much alone surprising results
would follow. "Cussedness'' in horses,
he thinks. may be caused by too much
inbreeding, bringing about an extraor-
dinary temperament The best jockey,
says Sloane. is the boy with a nervous
temperament. HE is quick and alert
to take iii situation and becomes a
human ferret. finding ont things for
himself"
The midland journal., 1915-11-26
WOODLAND.


Miss Virginia h. Abrahams is visiting her
brother in New York.
Mrs. Samuel Churchman spent last week
with Hartford County friends.
Mr. and Mrs. J. @. First and son spent Sun
day With relatives in Baltimore.
Messrs. Harry and Allen Barnes of Whining
ton, pent several days here last week gun
ming.
Mrs w. H. Elgin and Master Hampton, of
Washington. are staying with her father, H.
S. Smithson.
Mr. John S. Cullen, his sons. Clarence,
Ernest and Horace, Messrs Carroll Tyson and
Otto Gibson antomobiled to Baltimore on
Friday as it was Daiyymah's Day in Maryland
Week Mr.. Cullen took the fist prize for
Cecil comfy, for both corn aud wheat at the
Show.
Mr.. E. G. Williams and Miss Minerva Will
liams spent Friday in Baltimore.
Miss Olive Williams of Wawa Pa, spent
last week with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jesse Williams
The midland journal., 1915-11-26
WILL SEEK LEGISLATION.
AutoIsts To Introduce Several Bills
At Coming Session.

At Coming Session.
The Automobile Club Of Mary
land is getting ready for a legis-
lative campaign, and the counsel
Of the club is to prepare immedi-
ately the necessary bills to bring
to effect the following:
1. An act requiring all vehicles
to carry lights at night.
2. An act providing for recipro.
cal relations between Maryland
and the District of Columbia under
which motorists of Maryland can
go into the District without fur
ther registration, and motorists Of
the District come into Maryland
without further registration.
3. An act prescribing the pres
ent speed limits of twelve miles an
hour in the thickly settled or built
up portions of cities, towns and
villages and prohibiting any city,
town or village from establishing
any different limits or restrictions.
The fines in all such cases to go
into the State Road Fund for the
maintenance of our State roads.
4. An act or acts which will tend
to check the use of unfair speed
traps as at present maintained in
some sections, but which will at
the same time furnish the public
protection against the reckless and
unreasonable use of automobiles
on our Highways.
5. An act providing for the en-
ployment by the Commissioners of
Motor Vehicles of an additional
number of motor cycle officers to
go from place to place in the State
and assist in the intelligent en-
forcement of the provisions of the
law prohibiting speeding and the
reckless operation of motor We.
hicles.
6. An act prohibiting the use of
glaring automobile headlights on
our public loadsat night.
Z. An act prescribing rules of
the road and a modern system Of
traffic regulations designed to meet
the rapidly growing use of the an-
tomobile on our public streets and
highways.
The midland journal., 1915-11-26

Former Secretary Bryan has come
out squarely against President Will
sons national defense plan in for
NAL statement in which he takes is
sue with the Presidents views as ex-
pressed before the Manhattan Club,
in New York.
"a departure from our traditions,
reversal of our national policy,
menace to our peace and safety and
challenge to the spirit of Christian
ity which teaches us to influence 9TH
ers by example rather than by excit-
ing fear" is Mr.. Brayn's view of the
national defense plans.
The former Secretary of States
statement, which reiterates views he
has previously expressed on the sub
ject of preparedness for war, was re-
garded as the opening gun in the
fight which administration leaders
expect in Congress against adoption
OF the plan, Mr.. Brayn's statement
says:
"I have read the Presidents
speech at New York with sorrow and
concern. He is doing what he be-
lieves to be his duty, and so long as
man follows his conscience and judg-
ment we cannot criticise his motives,
but we may be compelled to dissent
from his conclusions. feel it my
duty. to dissent, and, as he has gievn
his views with clearness and empha-
sis. those who differ from him are
under like obligation to express
themselves with equal clearness.
The midland journal., 1915-11-26

With the renting of Turner & Jeffers
wharf at the foot of Bridge street. Elkton,
comes the announcement that the Erics-
son Steam Boat Co. whose vessels ply
through the Chesapeake & Delaware
Canal. will run a steamer daily between
Elkton, Grove Point. Betterton, and Bal
timorc, aiming to furnish ready access to
the new resort Chesapeake Haven. to
patrons from Philadelphia. Wilmington,
and other points north of Elkton. Chesa-
peake Haven on Grove Point. at the
mouth of the Sassafras River in Cecil
county is to be developed into a resort
rivaling Colchester and BetteIton.
The midland journal., 1915-11-26
Difficult.

The adjutant was lecturing to the
subalterns of the battalion.
"In the field" he said. ut is now the
duty Of an officer to make himself look
as much like man as possible"
Everybody laughed.
THAT is, mean," he explained, "as
much like soldier as possible. Lon
don Mirror
The midland journal., 1915-11-26
ouickness Of Mind.

Quickness is among the least of the
minds properties and belongs to her
In almost her lowest state. Nay, it
doth not abandon her when she Is driv-
en- from her home, when she is wan
dering and insane. The mad often re-
tain it, the liar has it, the cheat has it,
education does not give it, and refiec-
ton takes away from it.-Landor.
The midland journal., 1915-11-26
Your Faults.

However good you may be you have
faults; however dun you may be you
can find out what some of them are.
and however slight they may be you
had better make some-not too painful.
but patient-efforts to get rid Of them.
-Ruskin
The midland journal., 1915-11-26
Competent.

Old Lady Officer. could you see me
across the street? Officer 666-Sure.
I've got as good eyesight as any man
on the force.-Princeton Tiger.
The midland journal., 1915-11-26
Already none.

Pa-But. young man. do you think
you can make my girl happy? Suitor-
Dol? Say, wish you coaid "a seen her
when proposed d.-Cleveland Leader.
The midland journal., 1915-11-26
For Sale.
CHURCH DIRECTORY,
James n. E. Church, Rising Sun, I'D.
Rev. A. p. Prettyman, Pastor.I

SUNDAY.
Sunday School, 9.15 a. m.
Superintendent, W. LOUIS RYAN.
Preaching Service, 1880 a. m.
lass Meeting Immediately after preaching
service. Leaders, Benz. Boberson
and ThosJ J. Wilson.
Combined Sunday Evening Service ut :. "a in
charge OF Epworth League and Pastor.
WEEKLY
Tuesday afternoon either J;,',;nr League or
Loyal Femperance Legien .: 4 90 O'clock
Supt Jr. League, MFs. WM NJ PoeuE
Sunt l. 4 : Mas " BROWN
tuesday, eyening--pr yer Meeting at 500
O'Clock, led by th' Pastor.
Thursday eveniD Young Peoples lass at
8 90 O'Clock, Mrs y. Brown leader
holr. Prae tice- hursdly evening after Glass
Service, Miss Pea Ryan orgRnist.
cordial invitaio.I is extended TO everybody
to come and worship with us.
The midland journal., 1915-11-26
HelpfuI Hint.

Designing Widow - Speaking Of
conundrums. can you tell me why the
letter ID is like the marriage service?
Slowboy-I'm no good at conundrums.
Why? Widow-Because 1--WE" can't be
"wed" without it-New Haven Regis
ter.
The midland journal., 1915-11-26
Hie IIIustratior.

Papa, what is faithr'
~Well. my boy, they say your baby
brother sleeps, but I've never seen him
DO IL Yet If believe he does -thatsn
faith. Life.
The midland journal., 1915-11-26
THE CREDIT MANS JUDGMENT

Credit who with an
count in astong bank likely o good financially.
This institution
1t offers every courtesy consistent with hsoundb banking
Gomei n andt talk
The midland journal., 1915-11-26

Treachery. though at first very eau
t1ous. In the end hetrays itself.-LivY.
The midland journal., 1915-11-26
No. 1911.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
Cecil National Bank Port Deposit,
No. 1911.

At Port Deposit in the State Of Mary
land, at the close of business,
November 10th. 1915
The midland journal., 1915-11-26

State of Maryland, County of Cecil, IS:
/, M. E. Flounders Cashier of the above.
named bank, do solemnly affirm that the above
statement is true to the best of my knowledge
and belief
NJ. E. FOUNDERS, Cashier.
Subscribed and affirmed to before me this 18th
lay of November, 1915.
EDWIN L. HAINEs, Notary Public.
C0RREcT-Attest:
A. l.. DUYCKINCK, -
/. WAYNE REYNOLDS lDirecfaru
ALBERT L. BURLINGTON,
The midland journal., 1915-11-26
Notice To Trespassers.

positively forbid any persons trespassing
on my farm, with gun or dog, carrying off
fruit of any kind, or fishing on Sunday.
STEPHEN J. REYNOLDS.
Rising Sun, Md.
Cunning and other trespassinG is positively
forbidden, under penalty gof law, on the prem.
ises of the undersigned.
Samuel W. Rowland,
Mgr. for F. H. Steele.
]. G. Richards.
Mrs. Lillian r. Robertson.
The midland journal., 1915-11-26
FUTURE SUCCESS

May depend ou having a
little capital. Isn't it
about time yen began to
lay aside part of your
earnings, as an opportu-
nifty may come along most
any time and lis said that
opportunity never
knocks twiae." :" 81 opens
an account and by making
small deposits regularly
you will SOON amass a
neat sum.
The midland journal., 1915-11-26

State of Maryland. county of Cecil, IS:
l, ]. 7. G. Hopkins Jr.. Cashier OF the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best of my knowledge and
belief! J. 7. c. HOPKINS JR.. Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th day
of November, 1915.
JAMES o. CARSON Notary Public.
CoRREcT:-Attest:
: !. :. I. fsS$5Ss5 S{SR5E sS#HSsb5. Directors.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1915-08-21
Miss BONN Surprised.
Vile Platte Bannet.

Vile Platte Bannet.
The friends of Miss Alice La
flsur rendered her guest, Miss Lo-
rena BONN, of st Msrtinvill, a
surprise party last Thursday even
ing.
The merry crowd OF young peo-
pie gathered at the hospitable
home of Mrs. l.. Campbell, and
from there went in body to tho
Lafieur home on East Main St.
Music, both instrumental and
vocal, and dancing were enjoyed
until late hour by the following:
Misses Lorena BONN, Alice La
fleur, Ada and Eta Soileau,
Gladys and Hilda Lafleur, Ruth
aud Myra Mlllburn, Celia Doss-
mann, Cecile Virgins, Paulin and
May Fontenot, May Virgins,
Gertrude aud Lucille Laheur, Josie
st. Cyr, Eixeboth, ldney and
Emile Lafeur, Lena Savant, Bell
Coreil. Messrs Arthur Plauche,
Karl Virgins. Delta Latieur
Clarence aud JAS. +. Bailey and
Albert Z. Garland.
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500 REWARD 500

The readers Of this paper will be pleased
To learned that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able to cure III all its stages. aud that is
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only
positive cure now known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being a coDstitu-
tional disease. requires constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally. acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system,
thereby destroying the foundation of
the, disease. and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature in doing its work.
The proprietors have so much faith in
its curative powers that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that it
fails to cure. Send for list of testimO-
mails.
send for testimonials free.
+. J. CHENEY Il co. Toledo. o
Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
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The REIMBURSEMENT Is Here.

Though a number OF people re-
fuse to admit that there is already
a decided change in the financial
aud commercial channels OF the
country aud there Is tendency
toward better times, 1t Is never
theless, a fact, and we might as
well get on our feet aud give 1t
the glad hand instead OF hacking
back" and trying to brighten 1t
away.
No man ever won victory In
anything which he permitted him.
self to become detected aud lose
his head because things went
against him.
The fellow who buckles his ar
NOR the tighter because OF rever-
ses aud grlts his teeth with de-
termination to KICK aside all Cd
staclss, is the one who Is making
good today.
There is very little sympathy
for the fellow who is willing TO lay
down and whine about b
might have been if 30 aud 50 had
not happened.
Don't try to retard the better
times by trying to wish back the
things that used to be. Forget that
old wish bone; it's backbone and
M MUSCLE that get the prize today.
The silver lining is there; hook
your wagon to 1t.
Do that aud you will wonder
why you did not join tho live
bunch long ago. Pioneer.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1915-08-21
Struggling The Rice Market.

For some time past it has been
quite evident that the people en-
gagged in the rice trade In New Or
leans were conspiring to hold up"
the new crop.
First the car window experts re-
port "a bumper crop" then some
New York robber gives out yarn
about a two million bags carry
over. Now that the crop has &C
tuaily started to move what do we
find? Why the dear New Orleans
bunch are "out of the market" /.
The lines Plcsyuns says
Although all of this rice which
was of good quality, and of the
Honduras variety raised IN tho RI
vor section of the rice belt, WAS
offered at the Board of Trade all
day Monday, mono Of 1t was sold.
Only one bidder appeared, aud his
offer of 81 for tho best lot was re-
fused. Only one mill was III the
market, ali tho others announcing
they were out OF it temporarily.
Last year the first good lot OF
new rice arrived Aug. 3, or nearly
q week earlier than the first official
receipts this year.
Ys, The Crowley rice mills which
arc not in the trust are buying
freely aud paying good prices
Attorney General Pleasant as
usual, il too busy to see or do any
thiug.-Abbsvllle Meridionsl.
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Board Of School Directions
Parish Of St. Martin.
81. Martinvills, La, Aug. II, 1915.
Dear Teacher:

81. Martinville, La, Aug. II, 1919.
Dear Teacher:
The session for the public schools
of ST. Martin Parish will begin
Monday Sept. 6, 1915,
FIRST DAY INSTITUTE.
All of the teachers Including
BAYOU Chene and Butte LaRose
teachsrs) must report to the high
school at 10 a. M, St Martinvills
on Saturday September 4th. Ma
terisls and Information will be
furnished for tho years work.
CHILDREN DAY.
At9a. M, Monday Sept. 9th,
1915, the actual teachers of classes
will begin.
YOUR CERTIFICATE.
All new teachers, aud all teach
srs who taught in the parish last
session whose certificates have
been altered either by renewal, ex-
tension. or examination must bring
said credentials with them for in
spectiou by the superintendent.
BE- sure to he present at the pre-
liminary institute as the success
of your work will depend upon
your start
With hopes of meeting you soon,
and with anticipstions of a con-
genial and profitable year togeth-
or, l am,
Sincerely,
+. .. CHAVEZ,