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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26
DEATHS.
eneral Murray vandiver Dies.

Gen. Murray Vandiver, chairman
of the Democratic State Central
Committe, state treasurer of Mary
land for 16 years, and one of the
most prominent figures in political
affairs of Maryland, died at 1:45
o'clock Tuesday afternoon, following
an illness which began at Annapolis
last winter.
The end came at the Everitt cot
tage, half-mile from Blue Ridge
Summit, which General Vandiver
had occupied for about two weeks.
General Vandiver is survived by
his widow and two children (Robert
and Dorothy,) both unmarried. He
survived his brother (Robert,) who
served in the Confederate Army,
and a sister.
Mr.. Vandiver was born September
IA, 1886 at Havre de Grace. The
American progenitor of the Vandi-
yer family arrived in Delaware in
1865, and assisted in the capture of
Fort Christiana from the Swedes
during the same year.
Murray Vandiver's father, Robert
R. Vandiver, was born at the family
homestead in Delaware. When a
young man he removed to Havre de
Grace, where he became contrac-
tor, and a prominent and successful
man. He died in 1885, aged 81
years.
After graduating from business
college at Poughkeepsie, N. Y, in
1864, Murray Vandiver engaged in
the lumbert business in Havre de
Grace. In 1878 he became his
fathers partner and he continued
actively in business until 1890, since
which time he devoted his attention
to financial and political affairs.
He was elected member of the
House of Delegates of Maryland of
1876, 1878, 1880, and was speaker
of the House in 1892. He was
mayor of Havre de Grace in 1885
and 1886. During hls two terms he
introduced many important improve
ments in the government of the city.
He wrote the charter which incor-
porated Havre de Grace as a city in
1878.
From July, 1898, to October 1,
1897, Mr. Vandiver was collector of
internal revenue for the district of
Maryland, comprising the States of
Maryland and Delaware, the District
of Columbia and two counties, of
Virginia, being appointed by Presi-
dent Cleveland.
He was secretary and treasurer of
the Democratic State Central Com
mittee from 1888 to 1898, when he
resigned to become collector of
internal revenue. In 1897 he was
appointed chairman of the COM
mite by Col. Buchanan Schley, then
chairman of the Democratic State
Central Committee, and has held
that position ever since, being re-
appointed in 1899 and 1901.
On January II, 1900, Mr.. Vandi-
yer was elected treasurer of the
State of Maryland. He was re-
elected at the succeeding session,
but in 1904 he met with opposition
in his party, and it was only after a
hard fight that he was reelected.
He continued to hold the Office until
the last session of the legislature,
when he was succeeded by John M.
Dennis.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26
West Nottingham Academy Com
mencement.

The closing exercises of West
Nottingham Academy will be held
Thursday, June 8. There will be
four graduates: William Basil Rey-
nclds, Colora; Philip Albert Foster,
Colora; David Lawrence Glackin,
Rising Sun; Maude Mearns Rey-
nolds, Colora.
The annual sermon will be preach
ed by Rev. F. Harl Huffman, A. M,
morning, June 4.
Justice Stanton j. Peelle, OF
Chevy Chase, Md, and Rev. Paul R..
Hickock, of Washington, D. c., will
deliver addresses at the graduating
exercises on Thursday afternoon,
June 8.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26

The American Mechanics of Cal
vert will have charge of the memo
rial exercises at Rosebank cemetery.
on Tuesday, May 80. The exercises
will begin at 2 o'clock. After the
decoration of graves of soldiers,
speaking will be held in the grove.
Music will be furnished by Rising
Sun Cornet Band.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26
Stenhen J. Mearns.

Stephen j. Mearns, well known
resident of North East, died on
May Is at Union Hospital, Elkton,
He underwent an operation two
weeks previous, but his condition
failed to improve. The deceased
was 63 years OF age.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26
George Miller.

George Miller. aged 55 years. en-
gagged in the fishing business in Elk
Neck for several years, died Tuesday
morning in Union Hospital, Elkton,
after a short illness.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26

Are you taking advantage Of the
special sale of Oxfords at Bufing-
tons. Price $3.50.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26

s. A. Taylor & Son. funeral .direc-
tors, give. prompt and efficient
service.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26

Beautiful white dresses for child
rem on display at Bufington's.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26

: Get your porch, window, and door
screens at Bufangton's.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-05-26

Get one of Wards special cakes
at Hindman's.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-04
WILSON'S IN PERIL
President and Wife Narrowly
Escape Auto Collision.

President Wilson, accompanied by Mrs
Wilson. narrowly escaped injury in an
automobile collision in Sixteenth street
northwest yesterday morning while going
to the Central Presbyterian Church. Al
Sixteenth and Church streets a heavy
touring car almost collided with the Pres
idential car. turned aside and struck the
Secret Service car.
The touring car. which has not beer
identified. was being driven westward in
Church street. The Presidents chauf-
feur threw his gears into high speed and
jumped the car forward, as the driver OF
the other car swung to the rear of the
Presidential party. Smashed tenders and
hoods on the touring and service Gars
was the only damage done.
The President and Mrs. Wilson were
slightly alarmed, according to bystand-
ers, but smiled with relief when out OF
danger. BY the time the President reach.
ed the church all trace of excitement had
vanished. He inquired for the safety OF
the 0rvice men.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-04
KAISER NOW EXPECTED
To CONTINUE BATTLING
Germany Planning New and More In
- tense Warfare.
BY WILLIAM BAYARD HALE.

Berlin Cvia SayNilIe wirelCss), Dec. g.
So far as I can learn the opinions Of the
German government it does not believe
that a cessation of the war is likely in
many months to come and is preparing
to wage the contest with fercer energy
than ever before.
The chorus OF protest from English
statesmen and newspapers against peace
now seems to have convinced the Ger
man government that the struggle must
Continue.
To neutral observers possessed with
certaiQ0pp to learn the progress
OF events and trend Of opinion in the
entente countries. however, the impress
sion is forced home every day with new
certainty that the entente powers are
thoroughly sick OF the war.
Traffic across the North Sea totally
ceased three weeks agOAsince which time
the north OF Europe has been without
direct communication with the island.
The London Daily Chronicle remarks:
who is conducting a blockade? Who
is controlling the North Sea? We or
Germany"
The American Embassy in Berlin has
been without mail for many days, but q
pouch is expected 10 arrive via France
and Switzerland.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-04
WASHINGTON. D. G, MONDAY 4,
Four Great Ocean Liners
Planned to Fly u. S. Flag

New York. Dec. a-Four great trans
Atlantic liners of 5000 tons and a speed
of Is knots will shortly be built for ser
vice under the American flag. This fact
was forecast by the return Of r. A >.
Franklin. president Of the International
Mercantile Marine. on the American
liner st. Louis today.
While Mr.. Franklin would not specifcaA-
ly announce the fact, it was learned that
his company is about to build four such
ships in the yards Of the New York Ship
building Company at CamdeP, N. j.
which was recently purchased bYa ccm-
pany m which the International Mercan-
tile Marine is interested.
when the American govey hment IS
ready to make arrangement with us
that are proper" he said, We will. and
are anxious to. rejuvenate tie American
Line by building fast big Sips commen-
surate with the trade"
The Washington herald., 1916-12-04
Head OF TWO HOMES
DUBBED BIGGEST FOOL
DR.. Gordon Tells Congregation Devil
Does No Credit Business.

There are many fools in the world.
but the biggest one is the man who is the
head Of two homes; the one legal, the
other Illicit
"As sure as men destroy virtue, it will
be paid for in like manner by the ones
they love and hold dear.
The devil doesn't do a credit business
You pay for what you buy from him.
Lots Of men who wouldn't steal a
dollar would steal a girls virtue
These epigrams were spoken by Rev
DR.. James L. Gordon, pastor of the First
Congregational Church. to an audience
that filled the church last night.
He reviewed his experiences in a great
department .tore in Philadelphia, where
he was employed when a youth, and told
OF sinister intimacies between stenog-
raphers and ''higher-ups."
DR.. Gordon lamented that the entra:.-e
of women into business has caused i'm
morality to conspire with dishonesty in
wrecking the confidence of the business
world,
The Washington herald., 1916-12-04
CARDINAL GIBBONS SEES
GERMAN PEACE EFFORT
Prelate Believes Hollweg Statement
May Pave Way.
,By the International New. Service, .,

IBy the International News Service.
Baltimore. Dec. 3.-Venturing the opin-
iOn that the recent treatment of Won
Bethmann-Hollweg, German Imperial
Chancellor was most significant, Cardinal
Gibbons in an interview today declared
that while the apparent efforts of the
German nation to work toward the lines
of peace, were most cornmendable, that
nothing could be done until the other
belligerents had adopted the same atti-
tude. This he said, he hoped would be
soon and be made special inquiries OF
his interviewer as to whether anything
of such nature had emanated from the
capitals of the allies
TT takes two to make a bargin," said
the Cardinal. ''And It Is my most fer
vent trust that peace will be agreeable
to all Of the belligerents, for this will
be the only kind of peace which will
have any lasting effects.
THE statement of the German Imperial
Chancellor sounds, I hope, the keynote OF
a peace which shall be an honor to the
various nations at war. Each of the war
ring countries would rather be at peace
than at war. but being at war Is unwtll-
ing to make peace on terms which would
carry with 1t humiliating conditions"
The Washington herald., 1916-12-04
SHAKbUP NEARER
British Cabinet Smash Ex-
pected in Few Days.
tBy the international New. Service,

(By the International News Serviee.l
London, Dec. 3.-The reconstruction of
the British government, freely rumored
for weeks, is about to become a fact.
A statement issued tonight by the Offi-
cial Press Bureau announced that Pre-
mier Asquith has, decided to advise the
King to consent ito a ministerial reor-
ganization.
Overshadowing all else in the political
situation is the question what will
Lloyd George dor. It is on every ones
lips, hut no one tonight could even guess
at an answer.
A report which was circulated every
where throughout the day and which fail
ed to be denied-either by himself or
off1cially-was that the war minister has
rendered his resignation. The reasons
for this reported step are shrouded in
mystery. Rumors that the war minister
had put the government and the coun-
try before the alternative: Either Pre-
mier Asquith goes or CO." failed to be
substantiated in any quarter. Moreover,
the fact that the war minister had an
extended conference with the premier
this afternoon tended to dispel this the
ory altogether.
That the atmosphere Is ominously
charged with dangers which IL not steered
clear of in the eleventh hour may de-
velop into an unprecedented political up-
heaval is admitted even in the highest
quarters. And it is conceded with equal
frankness that Lloyd George holds the
key to the whole situation.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-04
100000 WORKERS
LOOK TO CAPITOL
Opening of Congress Brings
Underpaid Hope for Raise.

More than 800 900 government employees
in the United States, 1850 living in the
District of Columbia, will turn to the
short session Of the Sixty fourth Congress
which opens at noon today for relief from
a life Of bare existence which totally
inadequate government salaries enforce.
This relief is offered by the Nolan ga
day bill.
1t seems probable tha0 the House and
Senate will consider the advissbility of
enacttng food embargo to reduce the
prohibitive prices for certain foodstuffs,
and already two Federal Investigations
to determine the cause OF the high cost
of lfsing are under way. but no definite
step has been taken to aid thousands
Of government employees. the majority OF
whom are trying to support families on
less than s. a day.
The Department OF Justice has begun
an exhaustive investiga ton into the high
cost Of living. United States District
Attorney George W. Anderson. at Bos-
ton. has been placed in charge OF the
probe and he has at his disposal the
services OF all the secret service agents
OF the department throughout the coun-
try to determine definitely whether there
is a criminal conspiracy to keep the food
stuffs prices at a high figure
Three considerations will form the basii
for the investigation.
First. II must be determined whether
high prices are the result of natura.
economic conditions: second, whether
there have been any agreements or con-
spiracies among producers. commission
men or retailers, and third. whether tht
great increase is due to a common, sci
fish impulse to take advantage of tn,
present unusual situation, due to the wal
in Europe.
While representatives of the Fedora
CONTINUED ON PAGE -FOUR.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-04
Mrs. Jessie Sloane Dodge
Gets Final Divorce Decree

New York, Dec. a-Mrs. Jessie Sloane
Dodge. for many years prominent In
New York society and daughter Of Mrs
Perry Belmont, has been granted q final
decree of divorce from william Earl
Dodge.
The action was brought ip Saratoga
N. Y, where Mrs. Dodge has her sum-
mer residence. Miss Sloane is the eldest
daughter of Henry T. Sloane, wealthy
New York carpet manufacturer. William
Earl Dodge, member of the copper firm
Of Phelps. Dodge & Co., recently has
gained fame as an aviator. The we'd
ding ten years ago was a social event
Rumors Of dissension between the
Dodges began last winter. Severa
months ago 1t was learned that Mr.
Dodge had left the home at lib East
seventy-drst street, gift from the faith
er Of the bride. He took up his resi-.
dence at the Ritz-Carlton, where he re-
tained his apartment until q month ago
The Washington herald., 1916-12-04
BE YOUR NEIGHBOR'S
WIFE'S PAL, IS PLEA
English Woman Advocates More So
cial Intercourse.
Special to m. Washington A.I.ld.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Chicago, Dec. 8-Can you be a pal with
your neighbors wife?
The fact that the American man shuns
the companionship of women, married
and unmarried, except that of his wife
lest tongues begin to wag, has disturbed
Miss Marie Shedlock, of London, who
maintains that in England men and wom-
en- can be pals, even chummy, and that
people miss the most stimulating friend.
ships If they don't.
Miss Shedlock, who is coming to Chi.
cago to recite fairy fables to grown-ups
asserted today that the wide disparity
Of activity between American men and
women struck her as one Of the out
standing characteristics of American
life.
You have women's clubs over here
feminine discussion circles for politics, >
said Miss Shedlock. "In most of your
life the sexes are segregated, while in
England women talk politics as much as
men. Some of my best friends are men,
American women, however, are afraid to
have friends among men. They think
there Is danger of impropriety"
The Washington herald., 1916-12-04
4oG|RLS;,s2oO,ooo
IN VILLAS LOOT
Sacking of Chihuahua Replen-
ishes Bandits War Stores.
CBy the International New. serviee.)

(By the International News Service.)
huahua City's beautiful society girls.
$500 900 in silver bullion and several train
loads of food and other supplies is part
of the loot "Pancho" Villa is taking into
the mountains with him after the sys-
tematic sacl1ing Of the capital. according
to dispatches reaching here tonight.
Juarez still is worried that the bandits
north OF Chihuahua will induce the
Juarez garrison to revolt and turn over
the city.
Villa adherents declare that as a re-
suit of his successes in Chihuahua his
army is bigger than ever. They predict
that Torreon will be the next city to fall.
Villa impressed all residents of Chihua-
hua City as laborers and divided the town
into sections, forcing the residents to
remove the loot to trains.
Mayor Herrera, Of Juarez, reported he
had received word that all Americans in
Chihuahua City were safe. This is dis
puted by Consul General Garcia and Con-
sui Bravo.
According to Consul Bravo Carranzistas
again are in full possession of Chihuahua
City. &
villa retired in the direction of San An
dreas.
The rumor that Gen. Trevino Is dead
rs scoffed at by federal agents, who ad-
nit. however, that they believe he was
wounded.
Villa Is now we'll supplied with all sorts
of supplies, experts say.
Gsn- Bell. at Fort Bliss, El Paso, has
his guns trained upon Juarez to use in
case shells should fall on the American
side
The Washington herald., 1916-12-04
PRESIDENT MAPS
SHORT PROGRAM
FOR CONGRESS-
Calls Clark and Kitchin Into
Conference on Desired
Legislation.
RAILWAY LAW PUT FIRST
Appropriations Next. with Dam. cea-
seUation and Vocational Edu-
cation on the List

On the eve Of the opening OF Congress-
President Wilson called Speaker Clark
and Claude Kitchin, Democratic House
leader. into conference yesterday after
noon at the White House, and outlined
the Iegslation he desires
The President handed them q written
memorandum containing i've recommend
ations.
First and foremost were railroad legIs-
laton and appropriation bills
The question Of the high cost OF living
was not mentioned In the Presidents
schedule.
1t is predicted that the railroad and
appropriation bills will consume the en-
tire time Of the short session
President Wilson Is most. earnest In his
desire that the railroad situation be dis
posed Of. but already there Is fear that
the Republicans will use obstructive tao
tics. The fact that there Is no cloture
rule in the Senate leads to apprehension
that some Republican Senators may talk
the railroad bills TO death. II q said
the main reason for Republican opposi-
ton will be based on a hope that their
party will control the destinies Of the
next House.
Canada's Law a Model
The President intimated that there
should be but one railroad bill, and Il
was understood he was still most insist
ent upon legislation providing for inves-
tigation Of possible strikes The bill Will
probably be modelled after the McKen-
zie-King or Canadian disputes act
There is bound to be bitter fight on
this measure. Organized labor Is adaman-
tine in its stand against such legislation.
congressman representing industrial dis
tricts-some Democrats as well as more
Republicans-wil use all their efforts
PRESIDENT says situation similar to that
OF August 1876 must never again terr1fy
the American people,
The other measures the President in
cluoed In his memorandum besides ths
railroad and appropriation hills eere the
general dam. conservation and vocational
educational bills He indicated that the
be considered at this session. under any
circumstances.
Cost-of-LivtnR Issue,
But it is evident that the American p~o-
pie are aroused over the high cost Of lty-
ing ana that some consideration may
have to be given by Congress TO the pres
ent exoroitant prices The public SEN
ument that some relief should be af-
fordeo cannot wen be ignored at the
present session, say some Congressmen-
The Nolan bill for q minimum wage for
government employees has many sup
porters and strong fight is predicted
for its passage at this session
Outside OF the District appropriation
bill and the Nolan bill, II is very unlike
ly that any other legislation affecting the
District will receive consideration, al
| though advocates OF prohibition declare
they will do all in their power TO pass
prohibition bills tor the District and ma
tlon.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-04
BUM, NAVY DOG, dies
after HEROIC SWIM
Regularly Enlisted. Newfoundland Per
ishes Trying to Reach Ship.
Special to The Washington Herald.

Boston, Mass, Dec 3-Letters re-
ceived at the Charlestown navy yard tell
of the heroic death in Guantanamo Bay
of Bum. the only dog ever regularly en-
listed in the United States Navy For a
years Bum lived aboard the mine layer
San Francisco. Bum, Sbig Newfound-
land, enjoyed shore leave with others OF
the San Francisco's crew when that YES
sci put into Guantanamo Bay recently
During the shore leave sudden orders
came for the San Francisco to leave at
once and Bum was left behind. When the
United States gunboat Eagle steamed into
Guantanamo Bay recently Bum was on
the shore an. spied the vessel when It
was still threeShiles on shore, Just drop
ping anchor.
The dog sprang into the water and in
the face of a heavy sea swan toward
the boat An hour later, exhausted and
hardly able to move his paws, Bum was
lifted on to the gunboats deck. He died
a minute afterward.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-04
BOYS HELD AS BANDITS.

Cleveland, Dec. 2-Three boys are un-
der arrest as a result of a police round
up last night and this morning in con-
nection with automobile bandit raids OF
the past three nights which have result
ed In numerous robberies and two fatal
shootings. The boys held are Albert
Pfahl, 2 years old; Dewey Sherman, IS
and John Kelly. Is
Police say the two latter have con-
fessed to stealing an automobile, which
has been recovered, and to numerous
street hold-ups and store robberies. but
deny participation In eithsr killing. Pfahl
scfusas % tan. -
The Washington herald., 1916-12-04
WOMAN MULCTs MERCHANTS.

Tunkhannock, Pa, Dec. 2-Bustness
men of Tunkhannock are anxious to ind
clever, well-dressed and very pretty
woman of about IS years, who gave vari-
GUS names, but who left town with con-
siderable money obtained by forgery.
The woman represented herself TO be
the wife of a well-lnown Auburn farmer.
On tire strength Of his name she got a
check casheds To other merchants she
represented herself to be the daughter OF
other well-known persons IN Wyomfng
County. She got checks csshed by all Of
them. She disappeared and no trace OF
her has been found.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-04
MISS RANKIN WINS BY s,3o4.

Helena, Mont, Dec. S-President Will
sons plurality in Montana was 34313, as
shown yesterday by the final canvass of
the official returns
Henry l. Meyers, Democrat, received
a plurality of 12.972 votes over Charles N.
Pray, Republican, in the contest for Uni
ted States Senator. Miss Jeanette Ran
kin, Republican. polled 6304 more votes
than Harry B. Mitchell, her Democratic
opponent for Congress. The Official ma
jority for prohibition was 1855
The Washington herald., 1916-12-04
sLAYER's SENTENCE COMPUTED

Albany, Dec. 3--Governor Whitman to-
day cosnmuted to life Imprisonment the
death sentence of Charles F. Stielow,
Orleans farm hand convicted of murder
in0the first degree. in connection with the
Staying Of his employer, Charles Apples,
and the latter's housekeeper.
The governor has reprieved Stielow
three times, once as he was about to be
put to death, and Supreme Court order
held up, the execution again as Stielow
was being prepared for the electric chair.
The spmmutation follows a hearing last
week Vt which Former District Attorney
James w. Osborne and other famed men
and women argued for executive alsm-
ancy.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-04
SAYS TREES WERE "GAssED. ~

ST. Paul, Dec. 3.-The artistic value of
two shade trees is in question in a s2aS
damage suit brought in district court
against the st. Paul Gas Light COMPANY
by John O'Donnell.
Mr.. O'Donnell asserts he planted a box
elder and an elm tree fourteen years ago
in the boulevard in front of his home.
In the spring of 1915, says Q'Dorsnell.
the gas company's pipe to a street lamp
began to leak, killing one tree.