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The midland journal., 1915-12-03
Bay Steamer Burns.

The steamship Tivoli was burned to
the waters edge Friday night off Thomas
Point in the Chesapeake bay. four per-
sons losing their lives, two of them being
the little children of Captain Richard
Howard, commander of the boat.
It is the belief thatthe fire was Indirectly
of incendiary origin. From the nature
of the blaze. it is believed that the coal
in the bunkers. which was loaded at
Baltimore. was originally intended for
British ship; that in view of the sudden
burst of the fame, which in 20 minutes
burned the entire superstructure of the
vessel, it is more than probable that the
coal contained foreign elements.
That there was no design to wreck the
Iivoli is obvious, but several officers be-
lieve that coal intended for certain ships
from Allied nations were to have origin
ally loaded the "doctored" coal from the
yards where the Tivoli took on its supply.
The destruction of the Tivoli was a
practical duplication of the destruction
by fire of the steamer Maryland, of the
same line. The Maryland was burned
to the waters edge last January off
Mountain Point. at the month of the
Magothy river. The persons aboard,
embracing both passengers and crew,
numbered 1903. All were saved.
Captain Howard of the Tivoli was COM
mander of the Maryland.
A particularly sad feature of the terrible
catastrope was the loss of Virginia and
Willard Howard, children of the Captain
of the boat. They are supposed. to have
drowned.
The family of Capt. Howard were close
friends of the family of J. M. Sterrett. of
this town, and had frequently visited
here.
The midland journal., 1915-12-03
KILLED AT ELK MILLS
Aged Man Getting OFF At Wrong
Station Is Struck BY Train.

Howard Bullock, 90 yearsiod OF Plea-
SAINT Hill was struck and Instantly killed
by train at Elk Mills Saturday evening
Mr. Bullock had been to Newark spend
ing the day and instead OF getting eff the
train at Singerly he got off at Elk Mills.
probably in mistake. He. became be-
wildered and stepped in front of another
train and was run down He Is a laborer
and is survived by widow and ten child
rcn.
Coroner William Dean held an inquest.
the jury exonerating the 3. & o railroad
company from blame.
The midland journal., 1915-12-03
Farmers Institute.

The annual Farmers Institute was
held in Rising Sun on Wednesday and
Thursday of this week. The institute
was held earlier this year than has gen.
orally been the case, and to the fact
that the dates were not generally known
until short time before, may be attri-
buted smaller attendance than at the
previous meetings.
Director Richard S. Hill, was in
charge. with corps of able speakers,
who gave practical and instructive talks
on wide range of farm topics.
AT Wednesday afternoons session
Prof F. B. Bumberger. Dean of Depart
ment of Economics, Md. Agr. College,
told of the benefits and value of organ
ization to the farmer, and Director Hill
spoke on alfalfa and soil cultivation.
In the evening ]. F. Hudson, County
Agent of Baltimore County, discussed
dairying, and Prof c. P. Smith. of the
Agricultural College, the importance and
benefits of good seed.
On Thursday these subjects were
discussed more fully by the same speak
ers, and in addition Prof. w. Oscar
Collier, of Easton, talked on corn grow
lug and results in use of lime.
The institute at Elkton viii be held
on Friday and Saturday of this week.
The midland journal., 1915-12-03
Needlework Guild.

The directors 1.-The Colora Branch of
the Needlework Guild met on Tuesday at
the home of Miss Bertha Balderston TO
distribute the $40 garments taken in at
the annual meeting. Some Of them go
to the Methodist Hospital in Philadelphia,
some TO Day Nursery in Baltimore. and
the rest to other charities and for local
needs. All were delighted with the gem
erous contribution Of such useful and
serviceable garments and no doubt they
will be much appreciated.
The midland journal., 1915-12-03
Kintner-MrIght.

Miss Mabel Wright and Mr.. Floyd
Kintner, were united in marriage, at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph P Wright. near Akin, Cecil Co..
by the Rev. Mr.. Hoover, pastor of the
Presbyterian Church, at Perryville. at
noon. Thanksgiving Day November 2sth,
in the presence of the immediate members
of the families of the contracting couple
and few close friends.
The bride, graduate of Tome Institute.
and one of CeciI's popular young ladies'.
was attiredin modish costume of navv
blue. with hat to match. and carried a
bouquet OF chrysanthemums and ferns,
with white ribbon streamers.
The groom. graduate of Harvard Law
School, is a prominent and rising mem her
of the Maryland bar with Offices in Bait
more. They will reside in Akin.
6uthrie-BroWn.
Walter Guthrie of Calvert and Miss
Myrtle E. Brown Of Nottingham, were
married on Thursday by Rev J. C.
Mccoy, Of the Calvert M E. Church.
Barr-6lbson.
Roland Barr. sonof Edward Barr. Port
Deposit and Miss Ethel Gibson, OF Havre
de Grace, were married in Elkton. on
Saturday.
The midland journal., 1915-12-03
CORN CLUB PRIZES.

Press Of work has prevented County
Agent Marsh preparing for publication
the;list ot3Boys' Corn Club prizes. but in
the meantime he has, sent us the follow
ing list of donors: Senator Frank E.
Williams, gold medal First National
Bank Elkton, $2s 90; Second National
Bank Elklon, SIS 90; National Bank Polt
Deposit, $40 oo;;' National Bank Rising
Sun. $40 90; National Bank Chesapeake
City, SIS. 100; First National Bank North
East, $40 90; Ekton Improvement Asso-
citation, $40 90; Total $II5.oo.
In addition M. H. Paul, Elkton offered
five dollars bushel for FIVE bushels for
the best yield of Johnson County White.
if the yield was over eighty bushels an
acre.
Cecil County is to be congratulated on
having such a public spirited number of
bankers and citizens and they may rest
assured that when the boys grow into men
and are managing farms of their own that
they will not forget their generosity.
Mr.. Marsh also states that he measured
acres for forty boys this fall but that
owing TO the lateness of the season
the returns are slow in coming in and
as this was the first season he did not
wish to hurry them but that another year
the boys must have their corn husked
and weighed SO the prizes can be award
ed atthe county fair.
Owing to the delay in receiving returns,
it was necessary to select the eight boys
who were sent to the Maryland Week Ex-
hibition Baltimore. in accordance with the
highest marks obtained for their ten ear
exhibit at the County Fair.
OF the above mentioned amount about
ten dollars was taken to pay the prizes
given at the County Fair, and for the part
Of the expense of the Baltimore trip which
it was necessary for the County Agent to
arrange for. The remainder of the
money will be divided in prizes in such
way as to give as many boys as possible
chance, consistent with the wishes OF the
donors.
Mr.. Marsh will try to have next years
prizes arranged early> in the season so
they will act as stimulent to the boys in
the districts in which the prizes are offered
by the banks
He expressed himself in favor of a
large number of small prizes rather than
a few large ones for as he said the win
ming of prize is ANAL part of the
benefit to be derived; the chief benefit is
the interest in farm life which is aroused |
and the knowledge of soil and plant life
obtained.
The midland journal., 1915-12-03
John II. White.

John H. White, prominent resident of
the Fifth district, and veteran of the
Civil War, died at his home near North
East, Nov. 20. aged 70 years. He was
native OF Massachusetts. He served in
the Civil War in the Second Massachusetts,
Regiment. and after the war located in
Philadelphia. About forty years ago he
came to Cecil county, where he establish
ed leather goods factory which he has
since conducted He is survived by a
widow and four children: Herbrrt H.
White Mrs. Irene Moore, wife of Barclay
Moore; Mrs. Anna Cantwell. wife of DR..
II. Arthur CantwelI. and Miss Rhoda
White.
The midland journal., 1915-12-03
MpED FROM RAILROAD
BRIDGE.
JUMPED
Man Commits Suicide Near Havre
De Grace

The watchman on the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Bridge over the Susque-
hanna River near Havre de Grace on
Thanksgiving night while patroIng the
bridge found a coat, vest and trousers
near the Havre de Grace end of the bridge,
and It is supposed the owner of the
clothes jumped overheard into the river.
In the pockets of the coat was found a
letter addressed to Seth Jenkins, Philadel-
phia. and in the trousers pockets ST.. So.
Several letters, supposedly from girl,
were also found in his pockets.
He left note upon which was written:
Il have at last found peace in the waters
of the Susquehanna River, which nv
father and have often crossed" Papers
in his pockets showed that he had been in
an institution in Summit, Pa.
According to papers found in the cloth
ing the mans name is Pearce eJacobs.
The midland journal., 1915-12-03
what the Election Cost.

In the recent State election accounts
filed show that the Democrats expended
$2I, GOO. and the Republicans $32 600.
Among the large contributors to the De-
mocratic campaign fund were: J. Fl.
Wheelwight 5000, John Walter Smith
81. 600, Frank A. Furst $1,000, Henry B.
Wolf $1,000. H A. Joyce 81 1877; to the
Republican campaign fund: Wm. P.
Jackson $4,000. robert Garrett $4,000
o. E. Weller and friends $5. 600.
The midland journal., 1915-12-03
TeIephOne Operators EIope.

Distracted over the loss of nine operators
in the last six weeks, the Bell Telephone
management at Kiuauniug, Pa. have
announced that in all likelihood mo girls
under so years OF age will be employed
in the future"
Margaret Wathour. the ninth operator
to enter welded bliss. eloped to Washing
ton. d. c., last week with George Star.
All Of the nine operators who have left
the telephone company's employ to- wed
did il via the elopment route.
The midland journal., 1915-12-03
WoodlaWn Camp Meeting Grounds
Sold for 5000.

The Woodlawn campmeeting grounds
were sold Tuesday by the Woodlawn
Campmeeting Association to B. F. Slater
for 5000. On these grounds is one of the
most beautiful groves of oak trees in
Maryland. Campmeetines have been
held there since 1859.
The passing of Woodlawn marks the
close of the good old-fashioned camps in
this section. and the oaks that have seen
generations of families brought into
church work will now go into lumber.
The midland journal., 1915-12-03
BIRTHDAY SOCIAL.

The ladies OF the Sixth District Auxili-
ary of Union Hospital are more than
eratifed at the success of the birthday
social held in the public ball Of this town
on Friday evening last. The hall was
crowded. and in response to the LITTLE
verse che invitation. which read:
You need not feel afraid.
Or be at all dismayed.
Atfeceiviug this dainty little sack
Simply drop in cent
For every birthday you have spent.
And then either send or bring it back.
Il never shall be told
How many wears you're old,
On that weNil give our promise very true.
In return we'll stand treat
A social time and lbts to eat
Come. you'll surely never rue it, If you do.
the money flowed in. the total receipts
amounting to $8S 81.
One of the donors responded in kind
with the following:
Enclosed please find 100 cents.
Each one birthday represents;
Not the age now may be,
But the age hope to see.
1t should be SO fully blessed.
| will pledge dollar for all the rest.
A splendid program had been arranged.
and was given, which in every way re-
paid those who attended. bur not salts
fed with this the ladies of the Auxiliary
provided literally for their guests with a
feast of sandwiches, coffee and cake,
everyone being served. The entire enter
tanment proved enjoyable for everyone,
and the ladies are highly pleased that
their efforts in behalf of the hospital at
Elkton should receive such cordial and
liberal support from the public.
The midland journal., 1915-12-03
Dewitt Clinton Carhart.

Dewitt Clinton Carhart, aged So years.
died on Friday at the home of his daueh-
ter. Mrs. c. Henry Stinson, in West
Norristown, from general debility. having
been confined to bed one month.
Mr. Carhart was born in New Jersey in
1884 the son of John and Keziah Carhart.
In Is4o the family removed to Zion.
Cecil county, where the deceased farmed
for his father. He later engaged in
business in Oxford. where he resided
several years.
His wife, Miss Lizzie Smith, dauehter
of Samuel ]. Smith of Zion, died manv
years ago, leaving him two daughters.
Miss Virginia and Kate. wife of Mr..
Stinson. Two brothers also surviva.
Austin c. Carhart OF Zion, and I. M. @
Carhart of Philadelphia.
The midland journal., 1915-12-03
DEATHS.
Mrs. Elizabeth r. Stephenson

Mrs, Elizabeth Frances Stephenson,
widow of the late Robert Stephenson.
died Thursday. November IS, at her home
IN Baltimore, after prolonged illness.
and was buried at>St. Marks Cemetery,
near Perryville. on Sunday. She was 81
years OF age and is survived by four
daughters: Misses Lena, Leticia, Edith
and Lille Stephenson of Baltimore, and
two sons, Colin. of New York. and John,
of Perryvile.
The midland journal., 1915-12-03
Drowned In Small Stream

Supposed to have been attacked by an
epiIeptic fit, James Roe Savin. aged 2I
years. son of James Savin, of Middle
town, Del, was drowned in a small
stream of water on his fathers farm Nov.
20. The young man left his home TO do
some work sin the woods skirting> the
stream His father went in that direction
later and found the body.
The midland journal., 1915-12-03

Bufington's store has taken on irs
holiday attire, and with their EXTRA beIo
they hope TO be in position Of service 4,
their patrons. -
The midland journal., 1915-12-03

Christmas will soon be here and il will
be well to visit Bufdngton's early to avoid
the rush.
The midland journal., 1915-12-03

Read Buhington's Adv. on another
page Of this issue.
The midland journal., 1915-12-03

Samuel Bailey. of Barnsley. was
awarded the first prize foi themos, profit
able acre of corn id Chester County al
the Corn and Potato Institute held al
Wesr Chester last week. His crop was
seventy-seven bushels and his profit $I4.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06
ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH.

The annual meeting of the Holy Name society will be held next Sun day evening. Officers will be elected. Postmaster David A. Wilson of Hart ford will be the speaker.
 Arrangements for a Christmas tree celebration will be made by the Ladies' Aid society at a meeting to be held tomorrow evening at 7:50 o'clock The Young ladies society will meet Thursday evening.
 The feast of the Immaculate Con- ception will be observed Wednesday and masses will be celebrated at 5:30 and 8 o'clock.
 The class in church history will meet Wednesday evening. Rev. T Leo Sullivan. leader of the class, will speak on, "Monasticism, or What the Christian Civilation Owes to the Monks.'
 The fair held recently netted the church a profit of $1,6O0.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06
ORGANIZERS SPEAK
 AT WINCHESTER'S
Claim New York Plant Has Asked MachnStS' Union to Furnish
 1,5OO Men.

New Haven, Dec. 6.-No change 1n the strike of several hundred skilled and unskilled employees of the Win chester Repeating Arms company was apparent today. The strike leaders made no claims of accessions and at the factory there was no evidence of trouble. During the noon hour the wOrkmen who gathered outside the several gates were addressed by labor union organizers. In some of these addresses the men were asked to put aside indifference to the eight hour day issue and to aid in the general movement. They were told that the machinists' union is able to place in positions which require only an eight hour day. every tool maker and ma chinist who wished to strike, and that one plant alone in New York state has requested the machinists union to furnish it with 1,500 men.
 Charles Nicholson of Salt Lake City, a member of the general execu- tive board who attended the confer ence in Bridgeport yesterday, was among the noon day speakers. Rob- ert Fechtner of Atlanta, another mem Der, will come here tomorrow.
 It was stated by labor union of ficers that a conference on the situa- is being held in Bridgeport today.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06
PART OF PETITION LOST.

Washington, Dec. 6.-Prominent women suffragists here are trying to clear up the mysterious loss of a part of the monster petition which has travelled across the continent for presentation to a committee of con- gress demanding a federal woman suffrage amendment. The once four mile script, now shorn of 2,640 feet and minus 10000 signatures, reached here last night The loss occurred between Wilmington, Del, and this city, but just how it happened no one seems to know The petition was brought as far as Wilmington by two delegates, Mrs. Field and Miss Joliffe in an automobile and then expressed to Washington.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06

the appreciation showed by his par ishioners of his labors.
 Father Curtin was born in this in St. Mary's Parochial school here, from which he was graduated in 1872. In the fall of 1872 he matriculated in Holy Cross college at Worcester, Mass, and after five years of study, in which he excelled, was graduated in 1877. Later he entered the Grand Seminary in Montreal and was or- dafned a priest by the Most Mgr Rabre, archbishop of Montreal, Dec. IS, 1ss0 His first appointment was as assistant to Rev. J. T. McMahon, pastor of St. Mary's church and mis- sions in East Hartford, in which po- sition he remained about two years. He was then transferred to St. Ber- nard's, Rockville, where he spent the next nine years, as assistant to Rev. J. J. Furlong.
 Tn 1892, he was appointed pastor of St. Francis Xavier parish at New ; Milford, where he remained until ap- i pointed pastor of the newly formed St. ! Francis Xavier parish in Waterbury ! December, 1895. His appointment to the new parish was made by Bishop Tierney and the parish of which he was to be the pastor, consisted at the
 time of about 2,650 taken from st. Patrick's parish and about 150 from the Church of the Immaculate Con- ception making total of about 2,S00 persons.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06
Sullivan Heads A. o. H.

The annual election of officers Of RSv. w. A. Harty branch, A. o. H., was held yesterday afternoon and the following were chosen: President, William J. Sullivan; vice president, R. J. Mulconry; recording secretary, Thomas M. Murphy; financial secre- tary, J. J. Mangan; treasurer, Law renee P. Mangan; inside guard, Will liam Geary; sergeant-at-arms, Thomas Tierney; chairman of standing com n1ittee, Charles E. Murray; truste a,, Ps +. King, James w. Manning and Martin J. Kelly.
 State Vice President John F. Leeney and State Treasurer Edward F. Lyons of Hartford addressed the meeting. A committee was appointed to consider the advisability of holding a fair and a report will be made at the next meeting Another committee was ap- Nointed to make arrangements for X Hing a joint installation with the Ladies' auxiliary, A. O. H. Three can- didates were elected to membership.
 President Sullivan is one of the most popular and enthusiastic mem- bers of the order in the city. He Is Q tireIess worker who has at all times lent valuable assistance to various pro- iects undertaken by the organization and. has also been a pa1nstaklng 'oI- ficfa1 in the various offices he has held. He is employed as 8 foreman at the l.. F. & c. factory. He is also a prominent member of the 'Tabs" and is a county director of the secretary.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06
REV. J.J. CURTIN IS
 RENDERED TRIBUTE
Parishioners Show Esteem For Zeal ous Work of PaStOr-IS a Ma
 tive Of This City.

One of the most fitting tributes ever rendered a pastor. was accorded Rev. Jeremiah J. Curtin of St. Fran cis Xavier church of Waterbury yes- terday. when the twentieth anniver- sary of the formation of the parish was celebrated. The ceremonies opened with a pontificial high mass which was celebrated by Rev. John G. Murray chancellor of the Hart ford diocese. Rev. John P. Kennedy was deacon, Rev. E. J. Quinn sub- deacon and Rev. J. J. Curtin of Wes' Haven master of ceremonies.
 Rev. Owen J. Hill, S. J., professor of philosophy at Fordham college was the principal speaker. During his remarks Father Hill paid glow ing tribute to the work accomplished by Father Curtin during his connec- tion with the church.
 In the evening solemn vespers was sung and Father Curtin at this time expressed his thanks and pleasure for
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06
Events of Interest at the Local AssO-
 citation During the Week.

CIdtIOH DuEiuS tllc "CChs
 Monday-Bible club supper, 6:45. followed by sessions of the Bible study clubs until 7:45. The Right Living club will be addressed by Rev. MT Thienes. The class in accountancy meets at 7:30.
 Tuesday-The physical department committee will hold it's m monthly meet ing at 7:3O o'clock when plans will be made for a basketball league. The saIesmanship class will meet at 8 o'clock.
 dnesday-General Secretary C. H. Barnes and Physical Director War ren S. Slater will attend a conference in Boston, conducted by the Massa- cnusetts and Rhode Island Y. M. c, As. The principle meeting of the conference will be addressed by pr. John R. Mott on "The meaning of the War to the Young Mems Christian As sociation.'
 Thursday-The membership club committee will meet for supper at 630 when plans will be made for membership work for the winter. A bowling match will be held between the Speeders and Rovers at S:45. Tn the Boys department the F. O. G. Bible study club will have a supper. Meeting of the class in commercial law at 7:30.
 Friday-Boys' Bible class supper at 6:30 o'clock
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06
EJJROPES WAR LORDS.
Dr. Hill of the South Congregational
 Church Gives Address.

A series of special vesper addresses tional church by Rev. pr. George w. C.. Hill, the pastor, yesterday. He took for his theme: War Lords Every great movement has brought out it's own peculiar expressions and this most terrible war has brought forth phrases which appear in print every day. The terms have become very common and are used in every day speech.
 These phrases are live topics and show the bitterness with which the war is being waged. A little book has geen recently published entitled War Lords,'' and it gives vivid portrayals of the rulers of the warning nations. Nearly all are autocratic individuals and the people of this country do not know the depth of the meaning of that for they cannot understand how one man can hold such power. No people on earth were so happy and in- dustrious as the Germans before the war. Now this autocracy has r!unged the country into the depths of misery he said. Russia's history is filled with the autocracies of these war lords. This power is too great for one man and only God Almighty should presume such authority. Men of tremendous power have brought the name war-lords" on themselves. They could do much more good if . they directed their energies toward a higher end.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06
$45,S39,51O ASKED FOR
 RIVERS AND HARBORS
Rio Pasig Officcred by Them on Trip From the Orient to San
 Francisco.

San Francisco, Dec. 6.-The Amer ican steamer Rio Pasig, here today from the Orient, was officered on the trip entirely by Filipinos, all gradu- ates of the insular nautical school, established by the bureau of educa- ton of the Philippines.
 The Rio Pasig, formerly the United States Navy collier Alexander was the first American vessel registered in Manila to come to this port.
 Evidence of the Filipino officers ability as sailormen was indicated by the fact that the Rio Pasig on the way across safely weathered a ty- phoon during which the wind at tained a velocity of eighty-four miles an hour.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-06
History in the Making.

A visualization of current history is the Gravure Section of the great Sunday World with its many scenes from the bettle centers of the Euro pean war and happenings Of import ance in our own country. With the Sunday Magazine Section and the News Sections the reader is given a birds-eye view, so to speak, of the entire world. You cannot afford to be without the New York Sunday World. Order early from your news dealer, as the demand for the World has never been so great as 1t is today.-advt.