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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-31
READJUsTIN6 RURAL ROUTES.

Postofice Department officials declare
that reorganization of the rural mail de-
livery service in Maryland. which has
caused more or less complaint from many
of the counties, has not only saved
$4,000 annually to the Government, but
has resulted in giving free delivery to "a
additional families.
The readjuslment of the rural mail
service has been made in seven Maryland
counties and is part of the scheme of
Postmaster General Burleson to extend
the service in allthe rural districts and at
the same time reduce cost of operation
wherever possible.
The records of the Postoffice Depart
ment show that up to November 80 the
rural mail service had been readiusted in
seven counties. The I22 routes. before
revision. have been charged into Io4
horse vehicle routes and I motor vehicle
route The number of families which
were compelled to move their boxes from
one-eighth to quarter of mile totaled
I3!. while as result ga additional
families were served. The latter did not
receive the benefit of the rural service
before this revision. The changes effect
ed saving of ST., 2oS iu the cost of oper-
alton 10 the seven Maryland counties
alone.
The rural mail service has been re-
organized in Caroline. Cecil Dorchester,
Kent, Queen Anne's, Talbot, Wicomico
and Worcester. In Caroline county
seven routes were absorbed by the ex-
tension of other routes. saving to the
Government So, $40 annually. Forty-six
families were inconvenenced by being
compelled to move their boxes. while IS
additional families were given the service.
In Cecil county FIVE motor routes have
been established, resulting in the absorp-
ton of seven horse vehicle routes. A
total of SIS liz annually is saved to the
Government Only two families were
compelled 10 move their mail boxes.
while I2 other families were given the
benefit of the service, which the did not
hitherto have
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-31
SHORT couRsEs At M. A. c.


The Maryland Agricultural College
has announced the following shor'
courses for this winter
Soils and Fertilizers. January 3-8.
Farms Crops. Domestic Science, Road
Building and Maintenance, January
Io-I5
Poultry Husbandry, January I7-22.
Horticulture. January 24-February S.
Annual Husbandry. February 10.
Farm Machinery and Farm Engines,
February 28-Marcb d.
Farm Carpentry and Blacksmithing,
March Oil.
There is no charge for instruction in
any of these courses, and the cost--of
board and lodging is very reasonable.
Anyone interested should write for a
bulletin.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-31
Capt. Joseph Hughes.

Joseph Hughes, aged 72 years. years
ago commander of one of the Ericsson
Line steamers, died Dec TO- at the home
of Edward Mccoy, near Chesapeake City.
After leaving the Ericsson Line, Captain
Hughes accepted position with the
Government on lighthouse boat. He
held this position for more than 20 years.
OF recent years he had been acting as first
mate on Ericsson Line steamers. He is
survived by his widow. who was Miss
Lydie Borem, of Chesapeake City.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-31
Excursion For Mummers parade

The Pennsylvania railroad company
will run special low rate excursion TO
Philadelphia on New Years Day on ac-
count of the Mummers Parade, Jan.
The pageant promises to be one of the
most spectacular ever held in Philadelphia.
and is well worth trip to the city Of
Penn to witness.
Over 1900 men, in fancy and comic
costumes. will be in line and large
number of elaborate floats will be display
ed.
The train leaves Rising Sun at 7:I3 a.
IN . reaching Philadelphia in time for
passengers to see the imposing pageant.
Returning train leaves Broad Street
Station at 7;35 m. The reduced round
trip fare is ST. 40.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-31
Goes Visiting On Docs Gray Nag

Abe Clark. diminutive colored lad of
this section, whose principal trouble is
laziness and general worthessness, and
for whoma great deal of false sympathy
was wasted when an attempt was made
some mouths ago to commit him to an
institution where he would be compelled
to learn some useful trade, has tiven a
further demonstration of his cussedness
by stealing horse from the stable of E.
R Seabold, near town on Tuesday even
ing and riding it to Greenhurst where he
went a visitin'."
The horse was later recovered ami re-
turned to its owner, and Abe is still per
mitted to enjoy his freedom.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-31
Memorial Services Held BY Elk.
ton Bar

On December 20 the Elkton Bar Asso
citation held a memorial service, Judges
Constable and Adkins being on the Bench
William S Evans, Esq chairman of the
Bar Association, offered resolutions by
the Association on the death of the late
Judge Joseph A. Wickes and the late
George A, Blake. Esq. and moved they
be spread upon the minutes. The motion
was seconded by William T. Warburton,
Henry M. Mccullough and Heister Hess.
who all spoke feelingly of the character
and worth of the deceased
Associate Judge Adkins also paid a
tribute to Judge Wickes and Mr. Blake.
ana Chief Judge Constable spoke. com
mending the absolute fidelity to truth in
the resolutions. and emphasizing the abi-
ity Of Judge Wickes and fine Christian
character of Mr.. Blake.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-31
DEATHS.
John Whelan.

John Whean died at his home at Oak
wood, Cecil county, on Wednesday, Dec.
90, after brief illness of brain trouble,
in the 52nd year of his age. He had con.
Quoted general store at Oakwood for
years. His widow and several children
survive. The funeral will be held Mon
day. Jan. 8, at his. late residence, at 10
a. m. Services will also be held at West
Nottingham Church at p. m. Inter-
ment in adjoining cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-31
VIII Of NJ. NJ. HOPKINS.

The will of Washington W. Hopkins,
late OF Port Deposit, was probated in the
Orphans Court for Cecil county last week.
He bequeaths to his grandson, Edward
Rogers Hopkins. of Philadelphia. 81, ,ooo..
The rest and residue of his estate is
bequeathed to his wife. Mary M. Hop
kins. during her natural life and at her
death to go, TO his two daughters, Mary
Christine Hopkins and Marion Nj. Hop
kins. The will bears date OF March rs.
1879. and is Witnessed by Chas. H.
Reckefus. Lewis A. Kirk and ]. T. c.
Hopkins, Jr.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-31
Robert c. Little.

After prolonged illness, Robert C.
Little died Dec 23, at his home in East
Nottingham. aged II years. Mr.. Little
was native of Ireland, coming to
America with his parents. John and Ann
Little, when five years old. They located
near Barnsley and engaged in farming.
The deceased married Mary Alice Writ of
Maryland fifty years ago. The surviving
children are; Samuel Little of Rising Sun;
William Little of Calvert, and Joseph at
home. The funeral was held on Sat-
urday, with interment at Oxford.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-31
TOWN AND COUNTY.
Short Paragraphs Of Events in the County
During the Past Week.
LOCAL HAPPENINGS BRIEFLY NOTED

Ralph and Homer Heacock. Philada..
were holiday visitors of M. Sterrett
| Richard Balderston. Hartford College,
/ Pa. is spending his vacation at home
NJ. E. Founders and family enjoyed
Christmas dinner with Wilmington. rela-
tives.
| Mrs. Harrison Fehr. Jr.. OF Allentown.
is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Chas S. Pyle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Pyle spent
Xmas with Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison Fehr
! Jr. Allentown.
| Mr.. and Mrs Joha Dix. of Philadelphia
spent Christmas with the latter's sister
Mrs. E. M. Hunt
Cecil-E Ewing and family moved this
week to Baltimore. where they will spend
the winter months
Mark Balderston, Prof. of Physics.
Guiiford College, N. c.. is visiting his
parents at colora.
Miss Katharine c Balderston. Wellesly
College Senior. of Boise Idaho. is visiting
relatives at colora.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Robertson. of
Freehold, N. j.. we're holiday guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Ross Biles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Quigley, of Georgetown,
Pa, have been spending few days with
Fertee Johnson and family.
Miss Helen O'Connell and Miss Violet
Cameron. of Wilmington. are visiting
Miss M. Evelyn Cameron
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene A. Reynolds, OF
Philada.. spent Sunday with the formers
mother. Mrs Amanda Reynolds
Mr. and Mrs. j. A. Hartenstine. of
Principle Furnace. were Christmas visit
ors of Joseph S. Pogue and family.
Anne Balderston, of Colora, has recent
iy returned from her visit to the Pacific
Slope and will reach home this week.
Mrs Lydia Vanneman and son. Charles,
of Baltimore. have been-visiting relatives
in and near town during the holidays.
Miss Ruth Balderstoh, daughter of Mrs.
Myra Balderston of Colora, is home
from Wellesly College for the holidays.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Irwin, OF Ports
mouth, Va. spent their Christmas with
the iatter's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. A. B.
Keen.
Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Micheals of
Philada., brand Mrs. Joseph Vanneman.
OF Princeton were. holiday guests at the
home of Edwin Haines.
Mrs. and Mrs Hudders Greenfield.
Lancaster. and Linn B. Gillespie, of
Phiada., spent Christmas with Mr. and
Mrs VIM F, Gillespie.
Ms and Mrs. Clifford Brum6eld, of
Newtown Square. and Calvin Brum6eld,
of Somerton. Pa, were YuIetide guests of
Augustus Brum6eld and family.
Miller u. MCDoWeis SOU VI WI. anu
Mrs. Newton Mcdowell. Chrome. and
Miss Elsie Hilton. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. Hilton of Oak Hill, were married
atthe parsonage of the brides pastor, on
Christmas night
A very enjoyable Holiday Dance was
held in the public hall on Tuesday even-
ing by a committee of Rising Sun young
men. Twenty-one couples were in att
tendance to trip the light fantastic. and
dancing was kept.up until a late. hour
Good music was furnished by Crothers'
orchestra. Refreshments were served
during an intermissiop at eleven o'clock.
With the head Of the bav and mouth of
the river choked with pound nets, an in
complete fshway and high dam at Nc
sCall's Ferry blocking passage TO the
spawning grounds. The shad industry bids.
fair to become. or has practically become
a thing Of the past.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-31
6unners Suggest Changes In Law

A large number of gunners for wild
fowl gathered at Havre de Grace to dis
cuss proposed changes in the cunning
laws, and formulated the following to be
presented for action at the coming session
of the Legislature:
I. That the day for shooting be from
sun to sun instead of the ceasing of gum
ming at 2 m. This would make the
State and Federal laws alike in this re-
spect.
2. Permitting outfits to go upon the
fats at p. m. on days proceeding gun
ming days for the purpose of securing
berths.
8. Permitting boats anchored on. the
flats at night to display only one light,
and making penalty of $40. for outfits
that display more than one light.
4. Prohibiting the shipping of wild
water fowl into the State of Maryland
from other states. This protects home
markets for the local gunuers. The con-
ditions now are-other states have closed
their markets to our gunners and yet we
are forced to compete at home with the
ducks shipped here from other states.
S. To permit the shipping of wild
water fowl out of Hartford county.
The assembly named committee of
twelve men to be ready to go before the
game committee of the next legislature,
in behalf OF the passage of the above pro
visions,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-31
Slight Fire At Delaware College

Fire in the chemical laboratory located
in the north wing of the old dormtory
building of Delaware College, Newark,
caused great deal of excitement shortly
after 6 O'Clock Christmas night. While
the blaze was exliuguished before gaining
much headway, there was considerable
damage by water. The water damage
will amount TO $500
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-31
Live Stock perIshed In Flames

The large barn OF Frank Stephens near
Castle Fin, Pa was burned last week,
with 81 head of stock. 3 mules 4 horses,
3 colts, 3 cows, S heifers and 3 hogs and
large quantity of fodder, 400 bushels of
wheat. two puggies. hay wagon and all
his farm machinery
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-31

Governor Goldsborough has pardoned
Roy Warren who was convicted of horse
stealing by the Hartford County Circuit
Court. in September 10th. 1912. and
sentenced to the penitentiary- for ten
years. AT thes time of his conviction
Warren was only sixteen years old
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-31

Only short pause in the banner busi-
ness in volume of sales al Buffngton's
spot cash tells every time.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-31

The fair recently held in Wilmington
for the benefit of the Volunteer Firemen's
Relief Association, netted $4,000
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-31

Business has got to keep on the move,
no standing still at Bufington's.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-31

Cofbit Hayes of near Red Lion, Del.
will take charge Of the rural mail route OF
SIS miles out Of New Castle. on Jan. 4.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-31

We commence al once to gather the
Bargains for the great sale to COM
mence with the New Year. Go to Buff
6ngton's
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-31

Many things that appeal TO the alert
buyer for. every day use await your
coming, at Furniture store. Go to Buff
6ngson's.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-11-18
MULCH FOR THE STRAWBERRY
Protection Is Afforded Both Plants
and Fruit-ShouId Be Applied In
Fall Before Frost.

(By c. w. RAPP. Department OF Horti'
culture, Oklahoma A. and M. College.
Stillwater.)
Mulches are one Of the most i'm
portant factors in successful straw
berry culture. for by their use protec-
ton is given to both plants and fruit.
The straw mulch. which Is most fire.
quently used, should be applied late
in the fall. preferably before frost.
When applied at this time 1t serves as
a protection throughout the entire
winter It's use largely prevents tho
heaving which is so noticeable in
many patches. The mulch also holds
much water, with the result that the
patch is better able to Withstand the
dry summer weather. During the
spring the mulch protects the berries
from dirt, which is dashed upon them
by the rains if the ground is bare. II
the spring Is late, in the home garden
the mulch may be raked oyer the
plants to protect the blossoms and
fruit from frosts.
After the berries are picked the
mulch should be washed into the soil.
Where this is done, much humus and
plant food is added with the result
that greater yields may be expected.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-11-18
STORAGE FOR SWEET POTATO
Keeping Qualities Depend Upon Va
riety Grown and Upon Methods Of
Handling at Digging Time.

The keeping qualities of the sweet
potato depend upon the variety grown,
the type of soil in which it was grown.
and the methods of handling at dig
ging time. Clay soils on which high
ly heterogeneous fertilizer has been used
will produce rough, cracked potatoes.
Such potatoes are generally poor
keepers. A poor sandy soil will pro-
duce small, we'll matured smooth, I'M
cracked potatoes. Such potatoes are
usually good keepers.
Too much care cannot be spent in
digging the potato. If carelessly dug
and handled the potatoes become
bruised. hence they very easily rot.
When digging it is best first to cut
the vines, preferably with vine cut
ter, and then run under the potatoes
with a regular sweet potato digger.
The diggers are similar to a pillow but
have fingers attached to short mold
board After digging. the plants or
hills should be lifted and laid carefully
in piles, after which they can be
picked off by hand. This method will
prevent a lot of needless handling and
bruising When the potatoes are shak.
en- off in heaps, or are picked and
pitched to heap or into basket
they are badly bruised and skinned.
and when IN this state are in very
favorable condition to rot. Before be.
ing placed in storage they should be
allowed to dry out as much as posi-
BILE.
The successful keeping of sweet
potatoes depends on the following
principles:
/. Harvest potatoes before they
are frosted.
g. Don't bruise them. handle as lit
tie as possible when digging.
8. Throw out all cracked and bro
ken potatoes.
T. Dry out as much as possible be-
fore storing.
s. Keep dry.
6. Keep warm.-North Carolina Elk
pertinent Station.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-11-18
Champion shorthorn Cow and Calf.

diately and this lasts until about Au.
gust. But during this period the cows
flow is naturally heavy anyway. About
the time pastures dry up. spring
calving cows milk flow begins to fall
off and by the time she is put on dry
feed of sufficient quantity, her milk
production has generally fallen off so
much that it cannot be brought back
to normal. On the other hand. when
cows calve in the fall, their owners
will see to it that they get plenty of
dry feed to provide for the heavy
milk production of winter. Then
when the cows begin to fall off in the
spring and need good succulent feed
most, the pastures come along to keep
up their milk flow,
3. 1t is important to be able to do
most Of the dairy work when other
farm duties are light. Winter is the
lightest of seasons for farm work.
When COWS calve in fall, the bulk of
the years dairy work comes in win
ter
4. When man has his cows calving
in fall. he will unquestionably have a
greater inducement to grow silage
corn and fill silo for winter feed
for his stock. In this way, he is led
into the practice of using silage. the
most economical winter feed for cat
tle.-Clemson College.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-11-18
HAIRY vETcH FOR PASTURES
When Seeded In Fall It Furnishes
Good Grazing During Winter and
in the Early Spring.

The persistent character of hairy
vetch in the soils of many of the
southern states makes it worthy of
consideration Of pasture plant.
When seeded early in the fall with
oats it will furnish good grazing dur
ing the winter and early spring and af-
forwards produce good crop of hay.
The few cases in which it has been
tried in permanent pastures have been
sufficiently successful to encourage
further trials.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-11-18
CHANGE
Quit Coffee and Got Well.

A womans coffee experience is In
teresting. For two weeks at a time
have taken no food but skim milk,
for solid food would ferment and cause
such distress that / could hardly
breathe at times, also excruciating
pain and heart palpitation and all the
time | was so nervous and restless.
From childhood up had been a
coffee and tea drinker and for the past
20 years / had been trying different
physicians but could get only tenn
porary relief. Then read an article
telling how some one had been helped
by leaving OFF coffee and drinking
Postum and it seemed so pleasant just
to read about good health decided to
try Postum.
Il made the change from coffee to
Postum and there is such difference
in me that ] don't feel like the same
person. We all found Postum deli
cious and like it better than coffee. My
health now is wonderfully good.
las soon as / made the shift to
Postum / got better and now my trou-
bles are gone. ] am 1eshy, my food as
Stimulates, the pressure in the chest and
palpitation are all gone, my bowels are
regular, have no more stomach trouble
and my headaches are gone. Remem-
Der did not use medicines at all
just left of coffee and used Postum
steadily" Name given by Postum Co.
Battle Creek. Mich.
Postum comes in two forms:
Postum cereal-the original form
must be well boiled. 15c and Csc pack
ages
instant Postum soluble powder
dissolves quickly in cup of hot water,
and. with cream and sugar. makes q
delicious beverage instantly. 3Oc and
soc tins.
Both kinds are equally delicious and
cost about the same per cup.
There q Reason" for Postum.
sold by Grocer&
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-11-18
Medical Examination Day.

During tuberculosis week, which
will be celebrated throughout the Uni
ted States from December to Decem-
Der IL, national medical examination
day will be observed on December 6.
Groups and individuals will be urged
to make arrangements for physical ex-
animation on that day. A circular de-
scribing in detail how the advantages
of medical examination day may be
obtained and indicating certain physi-
cal impairments which everyone
should look for will be sent on request
from the office of the National Asso-
iation for the Study and Proven
ton of tuberculosis, los East Twenty
second street, New York city.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-11-18

to intercept anything which would rise
high enough from the bottom to be a
navigation danger, and as long as the
floats on the surface drag along with
out going under the motor boats chug
away on their course.
But at the first dip of the floats, any.
where along the surface line, the mo-
tor boats stop, for the disappearance
of the floats indicates the wire under
water has struck snag. If the snag
is found to be rock. it's distance from
the surface is ascertained and it's loca
ton Immediately charted. Then the
wire is disengaged, the motor boats
are started again and the department
'snag fishers" are off after another
catch"
The department, in bulletin re-
Gently issued. admits that the most
certain way to locate q pinnacle rock
is to let ship strike one. This effort
however, is admittedly dangerous to
the passengers and extremely expen
sive to the owners of the boat, particu
larly if the rock is struck at night. In
the old days pinnacle rocks were not
half the menace they are today.
Boats were not built so large in
those days and there were not sc
many lines of coastwise steamers run
ming These coast steamers have a
regular course up and down the coast
and they hold to their course so true
that they may pass pinnacle rock
at very close quarters for years with
out knowing Of its existence.
Wire-Dras System.
The new wire-drag system is the
only system which will definitely and
certainly establish the danger or free
dom of a certain marine locality fol
ships. The legal Importance of having
all dangerous rocks noted on govern
ment charts cannot be overestimated
The chart is very often the means OF
fixing responsibility for a marine dis
aster. either in merchant service Oh
in the navy. The captain, accused oil
negligence in the navigation Of his yes
OCI dILSI nd lU6 Oh QSh OH OOotA 0SIAOh
of some kind, may plead that the OBJ
struction was not noted on the shart
The is particularly true when the
vessel succeeds in getting off before
the locality can be definitely ascer
tanned and the statements of the cap
tain verified or disproved. AS the
whole purpose of licensing navigators
is to make marine travel safe for pas
sengers and property, it is essential
that the plea of uncharted rocks be
made as untenable as possible.
The cost of wire-drag work, consid
ering the value of the results obtained
is not regarded as excessive. The cost
of dragging the New England coast
ranges anywhere from $125 to SITS pei
square mile, while the work of chart
ing the waters of Florida in the vicin
ity of Key West runs much higher
Here it costs from $3.50 to $500 q
square mile.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-11-18
Notes OF the Feed Lot.

When skim milk is fed to young
pigs. they should be started on it
gradually and it should always be
fed with little meal and other feed.
The natural feed for hogs is not
liquids. but solids, therefore we cam
not understand how some men believe
they can fatten hogs on Stops alone.
Many OF them keep on trying year
after year, but never succeed.
AS the hard work cases up on the
horses, cut down their feed accord
ingly.