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The midland journal., 1917-11-09
Mrs. Joseph Preston.

Mrs. Joseph Preston, a native of
Cecil county, died October 26 in
Grand Rapids, Michigan, aged 80
years. She was the daughter of
Miriamme Hallowell and Robert v.
Trump. She married Joseph Brown
Preston, who died near Darlington,
Md, January 81, 1879. Mrs. Pres
ton made her home in Grand Rapids
for many years. She is survived by
these children: Mrs. Anna Bell
Meyers of San Diego, CAL; Mrs. Sara
M. Tuttle Of Des Moines, Iowa; Mrs.
Florence P. Seelye of Wichita,
Kansas; Mrs. Clara Slade and j.
Tome Preston of Grand Rapids.
The midland journal., 1917-11-09
Foster e. LYNCH.

Foster e. Lynch, of Elkton, died
October 80 in Union Hospital as the
result of injuries sustained in an
accident at the Pulp Mills. He was
engaged in uncoupling the trailer
from a big truck when in some man
ner he got caught between the two
trucks and his chest so crushed that
death resulted. The deceased was
but 10 years of age, and was the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward T. Lynch,
of Elkton. His parents and two
brothers survive The funeral was
held on Friday, with interment at
North East.
The midland journal., 1917-11-09
Cold Weather Clothes

Heavy Suits, $40 to SIS
Dress-up Suits, SIS to $40
Heavy Overcoats, SO to SIS
Silk Lined, $25 to $50
Heavy listers, SIS to $40
Heavy Refers, SIS to $40
Heavy Mackinaws, SIS to $12
Sheep Lined, $8 to $12
Heavy Underwear, 75c. to $3.50
Heavy Caps, soc. to $3.50
Heavy Shoes, 81 to $3.50
Every Dept crowded with the
Latest and Best for Men and
Boys, Young Men and Little
Boys.
Come in and look US over and
get what you want at the old
prices, as all duplicates cost
more money. "
The midland journal., 1917-11-09
Mrs. Annie Howard Evans.

Mrs. Annie Howard Evans, widow
of the late Alexander Evans, Jr., died
of pneumonia at her home in Elkton
on Thursday, Nov. /, in the 55tl
year of her age. Mrs. Evans was
the daughter of the late William P
Howard, of Randalia, and is survived
by four brothers Thomas, William
Frank and Harry-and one unmar-
ried sister, Mary.
Funeral services were held Satur-
day afternoon in Trinity Protestant
Episcopal Church, Elkton, at 8
o'clock.
The midland journal., 1917-11-09
Cows At Private Sale.

Ten head of Hartford county Cows,
fresh and springers, at private sale
May be seen on farm near Jefferson
school house.
O26 If Charles N, Harris.
r. D. Rising Sun, Md.
The midland journal., 1917-11-09
DEATHS.
Miss Carrie b. Haines.

Miss Carrie B. ffaines, former
resident of Elkton, and daughter of
the late William Haines, died Oct.
26 in Covington, KY. The body was
taken to Wilmington for interment.
The midland journal., 1917-11-09
$4,000.

To loan, in sums to suit. from
$4,000 to $4,000, on first mortgage
or real estate and on easy terms.
Apply to
ROBERT G. THACKERY,
ATTORNEY, Elkton. Md.
The midland journal., 1917-11-09
Notice To Creditors.

Ihis is to give notice that the subscriber, OF
Cecil County. has obtained from the Orphans
Court OF said county, letters of administration on
the personal estate of
JOSEPH E. ToUCHToN
late OF said county, deceased. All persons hay-
ing claims against the said deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same. with the vouchers
thereof duly authenticated,
on or before the 18th day OF April, 1918, wVN
they may otherwise, by law be excluded from all
benefit OF said estate. All Indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate payment to the
subscriber. Given under my hand this 18TH day
of September, 1917.
CHARLES 8. NIELDs.
Executor of JOS e. Touchton. .c'd.
Test: 3. D. ROWLAND, Register. 1905
The midland journal., 1917-11-09
NOTICE
Warning To The Public

Notice is hereby given that the
Rising Sun-Porters Bridge public
road at present is under construction
and is dangerous to travel. All
persons using same do so at their
own risk.
The Juniata Company. !
The midland journal., 1917-11-09

HAVE You farm or property to
sell? Will sell and pay 2 per cent.
after sale is made, or are you looking
to buy farm in any state? Write
Grassey Farm Agency, 212 Lewis St.,
Lynn, Mass.
The midland journal., 1917-11-09
LOST.

Lost on the streets of sRising Sun
November 5, stick pin with valuable
setting. Liberal reward to finder IL
left at the Post once.
The midland journal., 1917-11-09
NOTICE TO GUNNERS and TRES
PACCERC

NOTICE TO GUNNERS and TRES
PASSERS.
Notice is hereby given that tres
passing with dog or gun on the
premises of the undersigned is pos
lively forbidden, under penalty OF
law.
STEPHEN ]. REYNOLDS.
J. G.. RICHARDS.
MRS. S. D. FRYER.
ELWOOD BALDERSTON.
JOHN LYNCH.
J. BURTON WILEY.
MRS. AGNES EVANS.
LAWSON c.. TOSH.
J. HERBERT KIRK.
The midland journal., 1917-11-09
Marriage Licenses.

Carrel Tiptin and Marie Blackson,
both of Principle Furnace
Cecil Nabb and Anna May Strath,
both of Earleville.
Harvey M. Anderson, of Lombard,
and Zelma L. Hill, of Providence.
The midland journal., 1917-11-09
William Keald.

William Heald died at his home in
Atlantic City Oct. 19. His funeral
was held at his late residence with
interment at Germantown, Pa. Mr.
Heald spent his youth and early
manhood in Port Deposit. He leaves
a widow, one son and one daughter.
The midland journal., 1917-11-09

FOR SALE-EICHT ACRE FARM
near Theodore, Cecil county, we'll
watered, good house, fine. orchard.
A nice property, well located. VIII
be sold for $1,000. Terms easy.
Apply to JOS. 8. POGUE,
O12-tf Rising Sun, Nd,
The midland journal., 1917-11-09

of his life, his body was laid at rest,
while he went Home to receive his
reward.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-06-21
TINE FOR ECONOMY is HERE

The war is already teaching us
economy, and will be benefit to US
at least to that extent. We have lived
in the midst of practically unlimited
resources during our development as
a nation. Our wasteful habits have
become SO strong that economy
appears to be a hardship. People
from other countries have come into
our neighborhods and prospered, even
become wealthy upon a less wage
than our own. These foreigners as
we term them have in the mean time
enjoyed as good health and seemed
as happy as we ourselves. Generally,
they work but little harder than we
and were at disadvantage in not
understanding our language or GUS
toms. Practically all of them have
prospered as direct result of their
frugal habits. We as a nation will be
forced to eliminate waste and exer-
else more care as our population in
creases.
A few years ago no thought was
given to the supply of lumber and if
some had prophesied that in ten or
fifteen years it would be hard to sup
ply the demand at any price he
would have considered a fanatic.
This condition exists today and is not
denied The coal dealers dole out
small quantities, of coal and the mer-
chant sells but few pounds of sugar
to a customer right now.
This means that we are facing
general shortage. of .foodstuffs as
well as material for construction and
power. The time has come when we
must learn the lessons of economy or
suffer from want. We have lived up
on the stores boarded by nature for
thousands of years. We have despoil-
ed for more of these stores than we
have used and now they are practic-
ally gone
The soil has been robbed of its fer
tlllty and must be built up again. The
forests must be replanted and protect
ed. Coal must be burnt sparingly and
without waste. Most anyone who is
real Thoughtful can see many WAYS in
which real economy can be practiced
IN his own life. 1t is not necessary to
be frugal. Economy is enough. Prac-
teal use of the comforts of life with
out the frills or intemperance. A little
more careful use of everything will
practically double its period of use
fitness and save half the expenses.
Methods of economizing will pres
emit themselves to any one who stops
to think-Ex
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-06-21
DOUSE YOUR GLIM

A provision of senate bill number
sI5 that may be of interest to car
owners: That every automobile using
any public highway of the state shall
show between one-half hour after
sunset and one-half hour before sun
rise two lamps exhibiting white lights,
V1sable at distance of 800 feet in the
direction toward which the automo-
bile is proceeding, and shall also ex-
hfblt a red light, visible at the rear.
The lamps shall be so placed as to be
Iree from obstruction to light from
other parts of said automobile. No
driver on any automobile or other
motor vehicle while operating same
upon the public highways of this state
shall use an acetylene, electric or
other headlight unless properly shad-
ed or supplied with dispersive lenses
or glass with a mechanism or apar-
atus for turning down such illuminate
ing, lights in such a way as not to
blind or dazzle other users of the
highway or to make it difficult or un-
safe for such other users to ride,
drive or walk thereon. 1t is merely
made unlawful for the driver of any
automobile or other motor vehicle to
direct the rays of light known as the
spotlight upon an approaching
vehicle on any highway in the state.
The above law goes into effect on
July 1, 1917
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-06-21

Sanol Eczema Prescription is a
famous old remedy for all forms of
Eczema and skin diseases. Sanol is
= guaranteed remedy. Get 35c
large trial bottle at the drug store
Adv. Is.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-06-21
HOW SHALL We
PAY FOR THE WAR?
4 Constructive Criticism on the
House Revenue Bill.
LOANS BETTER THAN TAXES

Five Reasons Why Excessive Taxes at
the Outset of War Are Disadvantage
ous-Great Britain Example Worthy
Of Emuiation--Ho~ the Taxes Should
30 Apportionsd.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-01
But TWO TONS TO FAMILY
FUEL ADMINISTRATOR ISSUES A
RuLlNG PLACING LIMIT ON
TONNAGE FOR HOMES.
Buying Public Guaranteed Square Deal
Ey Fuel Administrator Dealers
Must Get Affidavits From Buyers
When Making Sales.

Nashville Fuel Administrator w.
q. Meyer has issued ruling, approved
by Harry A. Garfield, national fuel ad.
ministrator, that no person in the state
Willkbe allowed to buy at one time for
use IN home more than two tons of
coal nor will any person be allowed to
: buy Two tons until he has on hand less
than two tons.
The ruling is effective at once and is
direeted at all persons who endeavor
to hoard supplies of COAL Coal deal
ers are required to obtain from the
purchasers a pledge that they will not
Visgae this regulation. This step,
III oarent1y drastic, Is made i'm.
PERI I've by conditions in regard to
eoa1Iin tennessee. There is an ample
SUPPLY, hut boarding and economy in
its Eise will be necessary TO prevent
suffering.
At the recent meeting OF the arVis-
ory committee of the state fuel admin
istration, 1t was the unanimous opin-
ion OF the committee that the two ton
limit would be necessary. Adminisra-
tor Meyer submitted the recommends
tion to National Fuel Administrator
Garfield, with the result that officials
approval was telegraphed Administra,
tor Meyer
The following is copy of the ruling
by. Administrator Meyer:
Important notice to the citizens of
Tennessee:
The following regulations for Ten
nessee have the approval of H. A.
Garfield, United States fuel admins
traitor, and are put in force by me this
day:
mo one will be allowed to buy for
private home more than two tons OF
coal at one time, and no. buy these
two tons until the supply on hand is
less than two tons.
"The dealer VIII require purchaser
to sign written statement under oath
showing amount of coal on hand, also
how much the purchaser has ordered
elsewhere and has not yet received.
'The purchaser will be required to
pledge himself not to buy or attempt
to buy any more coal until his supply
shall become less than two tons.
(Signed) "W. e. MEYER.
United States Fuel Administrator for
Tennessee"
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-01
uuus or Five to One.

The general estimated these odds at
four or five to one, based on reports
reaching him, and which were much
heavier than heretofore known. But
even against such odds his men were
fighting with power Of resistance,
courage and dash beyond all praise.
Attacks We're almost continuous at
one point or another, but the Italians
were always ready to respond and
had not only repulsed attacks, but
driven the enemy back after a series
of heroic charges.
The general summed up the physical
conditions of the battle ground which
made the struggle particularly trying
on the troops. First, he said, there
was that terrible strain Of endurance
and natural fatigue accompanying
nights and days Of ceaseless fighting
with the relentless foe. Then there
was the extreme cold, with the tenn
perature at nights at about IA degrees
above zero, Fahrenheit. This extreme
cold was made worse, he said, because
the men were without any kind OF
shelter, everything having been swept
away in the terrific artillery action
and the constant shifting Of position.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-01
RUSS NEAR civil WAR
Allies ENJOYS Ready to Demand
Their Passports.
Soldiers Starving at Front, Threaten
Mutiny-G General kaIedines Con-
trolls the Grain Supply.

London, Nov. 2S Russia is de-
scribed as being enestae verge Of civil
Wlir I EIfofls of end D5Ish Writ govern
ment to arrange an arnistice continue,
and Berlin and Petrograd are report
ed in communication .bx wireless, pre-
sumably in connection with the peace
offer of the maximalists.
The ministers of the allied powers
in the Russian capital, it is reported
officially, will demand their, passports
IL Russia enters into separate peace
negotiations.
The second army on the Russian
northern front, has removed its Off
GERS, agreed to the bolsheviki armis-
tice proposal, and pledged it's support
to the extremists.
The Russian soldiers. at the front
are reported desperate from hunger
due to the exhaustion of food sup
plies and mutinies are said to have
broken out.
A dispatch received in London says
General Kaledines, the Don Cossack
leader, is master of the situation in
Russia, according to the London Morn
ing Post. He is in control Of most
Of the grain growing territory in the
south, and is said to hold the Russian
gold reserve, reported removed from
Petrograd a year before the war
broke out.
Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovitch,
brother Of the deposed emperor, ac-
cording to a Petrograd dispatch to the
Times, has been arrested and impris-
oned in Smolny institute, the head
quarters of the bolsheviki.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-01
PRESIDENT CUTS
ALCOHOL IN BEER
Amount Will Be Limited to Three
Per Cent Instead of Four
Per Cent.
SAVES 2O,5OO,OOO DU. GRAIN
Order VIII Cause Diversion to Food
Users of Large Amount of Grain
Now Employed in Brewing
Statement by Hoover.

Washington, Nov. 29.-Upon the rec
ommcndation of the food admlnistra-
ton, President Wilson has taken steps
to reduce the amount of grain used In
the brewing of beer
Henceforth the alcoholic content will
be limited to a maximum of per cent
instead Of about per cent, as at pres
ent
he sssnoUnt Of grain ~i,i on -sa,aly fS5ts
used is about 70 per cent of the pres
ent average, meaning net saving OF
30 per cent. The same volume Of beer
may be brewed.
20,500,0o0 Bushels Saved.
The order will cause a diversion to
food uses Of approximately 20,500,000
bushels of grain now employed in
brewing.
The food administration holds that
the brewing of beer should not be abol-
ished, because in such an event strong
waters would be the only alcoholic bev-
erages available outside of wines. The
country has supply Of whisky, brandy
and gin sufficient to last two or three
years.
Food Administrator Hoover an
nounced the action of the administra-
tiOn in the following statement:
'"The president has approved the rec
ommendation Of the food administra-
ton that the alcoholic content of beer
shall be reduced in the first instance to
per cent maximum and that the vol
ume of grain to be used in brewing
shall be reduced to an amount ap-
proXimately 70 per cent of the amount
of grain formerly used, enabling the
brewing Of the same volume of beer.
More Feed for Cattle.
"The food bill provides for the pro-
hibition Of the use of foodstuffs in the
production of distilled spirits for bev-
erage purposes, and the use of food
stuffs for the production of distilled
drinks was stopped on September S.
"There is, however, in the country
from two to three years supply Of
whisky, brandy and gin and other dis
Tiled liquors. The food bill provides
that these liquors may be comman-
deered by the government If required
sor purposes of manufacture Of al
coho for munitions.
Would Avoid Whisky Basis.
"On the other hand, the require
ment for industrial alcohol In addition
to the normal output from sawdust and
other waste products is at present
negligible.
"Those who wish brewing entirely
suppressed should therefore bear In
mind that, If such q course were pur-
sued, the country would be placed on
whisky basis entirely and the amount
of alcohol consumed would most prob
ably increase
"The desirability of saving all the
grain used in brewing from the point
of view of food conservation is there
fore limited by the social question in
volved in the exclusive use of
whisky
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-01
MANY new OFFICERS
Uncle Sam Hands Out Commits
sions to $500 War Students.
Joy Expressed by Fort Sheridan Men
Over Successful Outcome of
Training Labors.

Fort Sheridan, Nov. 2S.-Hundreds
Of young men from the middle West
won their shoulder straps at the Of
tcers' training camp here.
Approximately $500 were made Of
ficers out of the 3,4OO who took the
war course.
The SOC who failed had all depart
ed, leaving tbe way clear for nresent.
sAs The Succassfui -t'd4ssss5s4tss .eitH.
their coveted scraps of paper" ia COM.
pany headquarters.
Aware that they had received rank,
although they did not know what, they
gathered in high spirits. One of the
candidates said the feeling was of
quiet satisfaction that comes with a
deed well done, and yet of Joy that
the test was over.
II feel just like l did when l was
graduated from college," he said, "only
there Is a side to this that is more
serious. Still l feel like jumping in
the air and shouting with JOY"
"That goes for me-" said a friend,
and a nearby group laughed in af-
firmation.
There were majors, captains and
first and second lieutenants in the list.
The camp was little more than an
aggregation Of buildings after the
commissions had been handed out.
With trunks already packed and at
the railroad station, the men grabbed
their grips and started for their trains
as quickly as they had received their
diplomas"
"Good-by, fellows. In two months
I'll be in France"
This was not an exceptional greet
ing among those who were given as
signments that they were cautioned to
keep confidential" 1t was an open
secret that this meant they were to
sail to join General Pershing's men.
The time of departure was to be kept
confidential.
General Pershing asked for the as
signment of a supply of young officers
to be trained in France, and act as
instructors to those who came later"
said Col. ]. A. Ryan, commanding Of
ticer, who has conducted the second
training camp. 'They will learn the
latest tactics which even veteran
American officers do not know"
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-01
COAST UNDER MARTIAL LAW
Regulations Now Govern Atlantic
Coast Harpors-Great Lakes
Are to Follow.

Washington, Nov. 29.-All harbors
on the Atlantic coast capable of dock
ing q S00-ton ship soon will have their
water fronts put under martial law.
The department of justice is receiving
detailed information regarding docks
and piers from all Atlantic seaport
towns.
Drafting of regulations will be un-
dertaken at once and regular troops
soon will be on hand to challenge all
those seeking to approach water fronts
where docks or piers are located.
After Atlantic water fronts have
been put under martial law the plan
will be extended to gulf ports and then
to the Pacific coast and the Great
Lakes.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-01
Suffer Lack OF water.

There were no trenches or dugouts
which ordinarily give some shelter,
and there was no water from unfailing
sources, such as the soldiers should
have when going through such an or
deal. They were on the barren ground
of foothills covered with rocks and
stones. The ground was without hab-
itation or the slightest natural facil-
tiles usually required by fighting
troops.
After summing up the physical hard
ships the general added that there
was the still more serious condition
of many commands being with very
few officers, as the continuous fighting
had told terribly on officers. AS re-
suit new men were suddenly called
upon to lead large forces far beyond
their experience and subofficers as
we'll as junior officers were directing
superior commands in many instances.
Troops Spirit Unabated.
The general said there have been
fearful losses among the troops, which
required a constant reforming of CON-
panles, regiments, brigades and divi-
sions. But with all these terrible con-
ditions the general said the spirit of
the men was unabated In the deter
mination to hold at any cost.
The rumble Of heavy artillery fire
continued throughout the generals
talk, while dense mist over the val.
ley gave faint outline Of the rising
hills where one attack was following
another in this fateful battle.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-01
ITALIANS DEFEAT
HUNS IN HILLS
latin Armies HurI Back Forces
of the Foe in the Noun
tainS.
Fight IN BITTER BILLIARDS.
Both Armies Suffer Terrible Hardshlps
and Invaders Give Ground-Spirit
of Men Unabated Despite Fear
full Losses Among Them.

With the Italian Armies, Nov. 2S.-
Terrible blizzards sweeping over the
mountains in the north came to the
aid of the Italians in holding back the
invading Austrians. A heavy fall of
snow forced the enemy to delay NOV
ing up heavy artillery and made move
ment Of his re-enforcements practical
ly impossible.
The Italians, accustomed to noun
n'fighting, repeatedly attacked with
all the fury Of the storm, which was
raging across their lines. They har-
assed the Austrians day and night.
Re-enforcements for the Italian line
are now almost ready for the trenches.
They are marching to the front eager
for the fighting, even if they are foot
sore from long forced marching.
General Gives Details.
Italian Army Headquarters in
Northern Italy, Nov. 29.-During a
trip of 100 miles through the fighting
zone In the north the correspondent
met the major general in command Of
the most exposed front between the
Brenta and Piave rivers, where the
pressure has been greatest and the
losses heaviest, and obtained from him
details Of the situation.
AS the general spoke heavy can
nonading resounded through his field
headquarters and he looked out upon
a great stretch Of the Brenta valley,
where the enemy is concentrating his
forces to break through to Bassano
and the Venetian plains.
Staff officers and orderlies were ar
irving with reports from oil vita
lofnts a1ld Marrying Oh WITH 5fszsss
for the maneuvering of troops. 1t
was stirring scene, bat the general
paused long enough to give a good
idea Of the situation and details of
the condition of the troops and the
splendid fight they are making against
heavy odds.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-01
ALLIES SINK 6 SUBMARINES
Ambassador Jusserand of France Says
Divers Were Sunk In Four
Days.

New York, Nov. 2S.-"Well, boys,
you'll be glad to hear the good news
from the sea-" Ambassador Jusserand
said, turning to group Of French Of
ficers and American soldiers and sail
ors at the Hero Land bazaar at the
Grand Central palace.
"We have sunk six German subEaa-
rines in the last four days. =