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The midland journal., 1917-10-05
TATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP AND
MANAGEMENT.

Required by Act of Congress of
august "a, 1912, of The Midland
Journal, published weekly at Rising
Jun, Maryland, for October, 1917.
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Jun, Md.
Editor, Evans E. Ewing, Rising
sun, Md.
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Ewing.
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sun, Md, Evans E. Ewing, Rising
Sun, Md.
Bondholders, mortgages, or other
security holders,-NONE.
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Sworn and subscribed to before
me this Bird day of October, 1917.
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Notary Public.
The midland journal., 1917-10-05
LAKEWOOD NOTES.

Rev. Mr.. Leukel, the Presbyterian
minister of Little Britain, will
preach in the Octoraro Peoples
Church, Sunday at p. m.
A two weeks revival service is
needed. Home mission workers will
please take notice Jas. 1:21.
We are expecting Mrs. Etter and
Miss Bruce to attend the next meet
ing of the Club.
A very successful meeting closed
at Oakwood, Sunday. The Gospel
was preached in it's purity and many
are truly considering the serious side
of life.
The midland journal., 1917-10-05
aslp 10 Provide Libraries For Army
Camps.

ttnder the direct auspices Of the
War Department plans are made for
establishing library service in ali
camps and cantonments at home and
abroad, and a big campaign to raise
$1,OO0,000 conducted all over the
country.
The agency selected for raising
the money and establishing the
libraries is the American Library
Association, to cooperate with which
the War Department has created a
National Library War Council, with
Division Councils in States and
towns, consisting of ten members
each with local campaign director
and treasurer. Miss Mary H. lamar
was requested by the Field Director
for Maryland to have charge OF the
work in Elkton, and with Mr.. Irwin
T. Kepler as treasurer and the fol-
lowing list of persons, compose the
Local Library War Council: Mayor
VIM. H. Mackall, DR.. Howard Brat
ton, Mrs. Albert Constable, members
of Maryland Council of Defense; !;
Mrs. John McElmoyle, chairman Elk
ton Red Cross Unit; Mrs. 1. D. Davis,
President Woman's Club of Elkton;
Senator Frank e. Williams, Mrs.
Geo. R. Ash, Mr.. VIM. D. Bratton,
Mr.. Daniel S. Terrell, Mrs. Chas. B.
Finley.
One dollar or more is the desired
amount named for contributions, yet
smaller contributions will be gladly
received and will help to bring the
dollars.
1t is proposed to establish in each
of the camps and cantonments cen
tral library buildings, equipped and
furnished, with reading rooms, ETC.,
in charge of trained librarians,
where soldiers and sailors may spend
leisure time and find good books,
especially selected, of all kinds and
subjects, for their diversion, enter
tainment and profit. The general
good of these opportunities for read
ing for such armies of 40 900 to 50,-
900 men, away from homes and
friends under trying circumstances
cannot be overestimated.
The midland journal., 1917-10-05
Top and Bottom,

"My friend said the long haired
passenger to the young man in the seat
opposite. ito what end has your life
work been directed!'
ITO both ends" was the reply. 81
have the only first class hat and shoe
store in the village"
The midland journal., 1917-10-05
STUDENT NURSES WANTED.

Young Women to learn nursing in
the Training School of the Union
Hospital, Elkton, Md Graduates
qualified for examination by State
Board for registration IN Maryland.
New class starts October L. For in
formation apply to
Mazda G. Campbell.
l4S-4t Directress.
The midland journal., 1917-10-05
AwkMardIv Put.

'T grovel here before you in the
dustw observed the impassioned youth
as he sank on to the drawing room
floor.
? II don't know what you mean by
dust" replied she coldly. Il look after
this room most carefully myself every
mofning."- London Tit-Bits.
The midland journal., 1917-10-05
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

We want a salesman and collector
in this territory at once. Pays from
$4,000 to $4,000 per week. We will
teach him the sewing machine busi-
ness. Write or phone at once.
Singer Sewing Machine Co,
Easton, Md.
G. w. Bloom, Mgr.
14S-4t
The midland journal., 1917-10-05

Having the Republican Convention itself
o ecrendum Ito the
affected of the State
A. un
holding a
the candidates rpudatonof
THE STATE
BY population and taxable Baltimore
thou
and then couoo the Police and Liquor
in they reduce the
the State the condition of
FROM TO oo0o0 PEOPLE IN THE
ANNEXED ARE MADE PAWNS IN
las n favor o nexatonb that dbean alike
nthah
in with
uton the Re
public themselves 1864 and reeeni
MAYOR
LAND WHETHER
NPARTsAN
The midland journal., 1917-10-05
To Clarity Fat.

Fat is easily clarified if few pieces
Of raw potato are added to it and then
it is heated slowly in the oven or on
top of the stove. When it ceases tC
bubble, strain through cheesecloth and
let it stand till firm. Keep in a COO
place.
The midland journal., 1917-10-05

Plow early in the fall and then
disk ground thoroughly. where corn
is to be planted next year, in order
to combat the corn root-aphis.
The midland journal., 1917-10-05
IN MEMORIAM.

In loving remembrance of Floyde
Schroff Gillespie, who departed this
life October 5th, 1916.
Sadly missed.
Wife, Parents, Brother
and Sister.
The midland journal., 1917-10-05

WANTED-Two girls to learn
telephone operating. Apply to VIM.
M. POGUE, Rising Sun, Md.
28s-2t
The midland journal., 1917-10-05
Notice to Executors, Administrators

Notice to Executors, Administrators
and Trustees.
ORDERED, By the Orphans Court
for Cecil County, this 18th day of
April, 1917, that R D. Bowland,
Register of Wills for the County
aforesaid, be and is hereby request
ed to notify all Executors, Admins
traitors, Trustees and any others who
may be settling estates in this Court,
to appear in person before the Or
prans' Court at least one week be-
fore they state an account, to the
end that the Orphans Court may fix
then the rate of commissions.
JAMES ]. McCAULEY.
MILTON S. SENTMAN,
ALEXANDER P. JACKSON.
True Copy-Test:
R. ID. ROWLAND, Register.
The midland journal., 1917-10-05
NOTICE
Warming To The Public

Notice is hereby given that
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., 1917-10-05

WANTED-A janitor for Rising
Sun public school building. Apply to
VIM. M. POGUE,
2Ss-2t Rising Sun, Md.
The midland journal., 1917-10-05

Very few people have weak eyes
from too much looking on the bright
side of things.
The midland journal., 1917-10-05

WANTED-Girl or woman for gem
eral house-work, Good home 70 d
good wages. Apply to
j. Walter Passmore,
2ls-tf Nottingham. Pa. -
The midland journal., 1917-10-05
BETTER EXAMINE YOUR

WANTED To hire man and his
wife for small farm. Apply to VIM
M. Pogue, Rising Sun, Md.
ASSET
The midland journal., 1917-10-05

FOR SALE-Good driving mare
Apply to J., T. Richards, Colora, Md.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-15
SUBMARINE BLOCKADE MAKES
SERIOUS FREIGHT TIE Up
UPON AMERICAN RAILROADS
TIVE BROUGHT YOUR
tBOyS BACK, Just AS
| PROMISED" FRAME

Last spring. at farewell gather
Ing to the guardsmen held in q Grand
Forks park. promised the parents
OF these boys that would bring them
back safe and sound. II It was within
qualification upon our return Is that
I have fulnlled this promise. There
mas not been one casualty in our
ranks" was the first statement by ].
II. Frame, colonel Of the First North
Dakota regiment, when interviewed
today.
when called upon for a few re-
marks at the public demonstration
the eve OF the departure of Company
NJ and the Machine Gun company,
Colonel Frame made this statement:
Mothers and fathers. sisters and
brothers. sweethearts and wives, will
bring these boys back to you safe and
sound, II human endeavor can bring
them back. 80 help me God"
border, Colonel Frame today turned
the boys Of Company M over to their
families. and not ono appeared worse
for their experience.
Colonel Frame also said: every
where that we have been We have
been highly complimented. The
North Dakota boys are now good SOL
olerS ana tnelr con0uct Wnllo at the
border has been Of the best"
When asked about conditions along
the Rio Grande, the colonel did not
seem so we'll pleased.
I'VE accomplished something while
we were there" he said. ''but we
haven't cured anything. Conditions
are just as bad now as before we left.
While the soldiers remained along tho
border on guard. all was peaceful, but
we couldn't stay there forever and
God only knows what our departure
will bring"
lieved that q second call would be is
sued for the guardsmen. no. this he
replied. that he did not know. but
that he would be ready to 70 back
again II t6nditions were such that
military force was needed to protect
American lives.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-15
WITH ALL VESSELS
REMAINING IN PORT
GOODS CANNOT MOVE
Congestion on Eastern lines
is Steadily Spreading
Westward.
FACTORIES MAY BE
AFFECTED SHORTLY
Even Perishable Freight is
Being Barred Now by
Many Roads.

New York, Feb. 15.-The serious
ness Of the freight congestion is en-
phasized by what shippers here char
acterized as virtual blockade Of At
lantic ports. particularly New York.
The steamships Of the Holland
Norwegian-American and American
lines. and with one exception the ves-
sells of the scandinavian American
lines are tied up here. their holds en-
tirely filed or spoken for. Only the
Stockholm Of the Swedish-American
line has a definite sailing date, to-
morrow.
Railroad heads here are informing
manufacturers that this situation, II
ment in inland factories, which must
reduce their output.
Means Unemployment.
One Of the hardships suffered by
manufacturers engaged in exporting,
it is declared. is that the entente pur-
chasers do not pay for shipments
until they are delivered.
In Chicago.
With embargoess on virtually. all
roads east Of Chicago barring from
quick transportation nearly all COM
modities except perishable goods and
fuel the congestion today is con-
sidered acute.
1t is estimated by railroad statis-
ticians that minimum of 10000 load
ed cars are on tracks in and west of
Chicago. OF these, 1t is said, at least
10000 are in the Chicago switching
district.
Spreads Westward.
''The congestion has worked west
ward. There is no escape from it.
In some instances even perishable
freight is barred. Other classes of
freight are hopelessly delayed. A
carload of furniture loaded for ship
ment to a Chicago church for use
Christmas day is still on the belt line
track"
The present mild weather. railroad
men say. enabled the road to move
25 per cent more tonnage than Is pos
sible in inclement weather.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-15
STATE DEPARTMENT
SAYS TfUTONS ARE
WITHIN THE Law
Whitlock Really Accredited
to the Belgian Court at
Havre.
HAD BEEN AIDING
IN RELIEF WORK
Reported Arrest of U. S.
Citizens is Not Believed
True.

Washington, Feb. 16.-Official word
has been received hero that Brand
Whitlock, American minister to Bel
gium, has been ordered by the Ger>
man authorities to lower the Ameri-
can flag over the American legation
at Brussels.
While the news aroused deep feei-
ing in official quarters and added to
the tension of the situation with Cor.
many it appeared doubtful whether
there was any ground for taking ac-
ton as Mr.. Whitlock, while in Bel.
GUM, has only represented the Amer
lean relief work practically. The seat
Of the Belgium government now is at
Havre. France.
State department advices to6ay re-
ported officially that Brand Whitlock.
American minister to Belgium, had
been requested but not ordered by
military authorities to lower the
American nag. !
Workers HeId7
The department advices maAs M
mention OF American relief Wokkof3
being held prisoners ana officials
share tho view Of Herbert q. Hooven
chairman Of the American commits
sion, that It IL improbable.
Within German RishtA.
AS to the nag incident It seemed -
be regarded by officials as moro senti-
mental than actually serious, although
1t did arouse some feeling. State de-
partment officials took the view tho
German military authorities were act.
ing within their rights. Tho American
minister is accredited to the belgium
government, the seat Of which II aS
Havre. Mr.. Whitlock remained at
Brussels by permission Of the German
government to take part in the relied
work.
Reports Doubted.
Reports from Berne that American
relief workers in Belgium arc held
prisoners by the German authorities
were discredited here today by Her.
bert c. Hoover, chairman Of the
American relief commission. At pres,
ent there are AZ American relief
workers in Belgium.
It is hoped that q Joint information.
al Dutch and Spanish commission may
take over the relief work.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-15
GERMANS ORDER REMOVAL OF
AMERICAN FLAG FROM THE
U. S. LEGATION AT BRUSSELS
TT MEANS A LOT TO
HAVE SUCH FOLKS AT
HOME, "SAID fCkMAN

'sThe greatest homecoming
given any body OF troops on the
border" was the way Captain L.
L. EcAman put it shortly after de-
training at the noon hour today.
"At many places along the route
great crowds gathered to greet us
as we passed through, but the
welcome given us by the people Of
Grand Forks and East Grand
Forks when Johnny came march,
ing home far exceeded our ut
most expectations, and showed
that the folks at home had not
forgotten the boys who for
months have brnved many dis
comforts in serving their coun-
try's call.
eyes, we are glad-more than
glad-to get back, and see the
old familiar places again. We
have been away long time.
Captain Eckman stated that
tho boys had borne surprisingly
well the abrupt change in eli
ses seresai ;n weeks asan sse of es eenrss, Snass
We are tired with the trip" he
said, "but with the band playing,
the patriotic demonstration of the
colors. the cheers and smiles Of
the Thousands along the line OF
march, there was not . man In
the line but experienced a new
thrill at the reception attending
our homecoming. 1t means q lot
to us to have such folks at home,
and II ever the need again arises
to shoulder guns, Grand Forks
VIII well hayo reason to be proud
of her eOldi6r bOyAn
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-15

tho troops march down Third street
while many others rushed to the Ma
sonic temple to give them another
reception there.
Reach Temple.
When tho Masonic temple was
reached the band fell out of line and
played as the soldiers marched into
the building. The committee well
coined them and directed them to the
dressing rooms, whence they filed out
to the long tables.
When Colonel Frame entered the
building, he was given another rous-
Ing welcome, and as the officers Of
the different companies and their
men followed. they, too, were cheered
and welcomed.
Girls Greet Them.
After the soldiers had found their
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-15
Plague Epidemic in
Russian District

Berlin, Fob. 16.-(By wireless TO
sayville. .)-Reports Of an epidemic in
Rostov-on-the-Don have been pub
lished In Russian newspapers, accord
ing to Information received in Copon-
hagen. says tho Overseas News agency.
Despite the deletions Of the censor
1t II evident that the epidemic has
spread through the whole eovernment
Of YekAterinoslav ana has caused the
deaths Of . tremendous number Of
victims, adds the Overseas agency.
"PhyHicians are unable to identify
the plague. Tho bodies OF it, victims
arc covered with boils.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-15
DRY AMENDMENT
IS REPORTED
Expected to be Passed by
the House But Not by
the Senate.
Washington, Fe

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE webb
resolution proposing national pro-
hibition constitutional amendment
was reported to the house today
which a majority committee report in
its favor and a minority committee re-
port opposing 1t. Democratic Lad
or Kitchin predicted that It would
pass. but probably would not be acted
upon in the senate before adjournr
ment Of congress March 1.
The senate today adopted q drastic
amendment to the postal hill, making
1t q crime for persons In dry Gtates t1
order, purchase. or cause TO be trans.
ported any Intoxicating NQuor int
such states. s,ss S sIi
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-15
People Idne streets.

With school children waving flags
and singing welcomes, and thousands
Of people lined up behind them, the
battalion marched down DeMers ave-
nue..
Colonel John n. Frame, acoompan-
led by a police escort, headed by
Chief Lowe. marched at the head. In
every block, he was given rouang
cheers.
AS the soldiers marched through
tho streets the demonstration grew
In intensity. People cheered till they
were hoarse, and waved flags ana
handkerchiefs till arms were sore. AS
the boys drum corps passed, people
and school children fell in behind in
q dense marching formation. Some
cut across side streets to again watch
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-15
FUEL FAMINE IN
BUFFALO, N. Y

Buffalo, N. Y, Feb. ia coal
famine and congested railroad traffic
which threaten to cause the closing
of manufacturing plants here resulted
in a call by the Chamber of Com
merce for conference Of representa-
tives Of Buffalo manufacturers, the
associated manufacturers of New
York state and traffic heads Of the
railroads tomorrow.
A number Of plants, it was stated,
have only enough coal on hand to
last two or three days.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-15
WOULD INVESTIGATE
TEXAS GOVERNOR

Austin. Tex, Feb. ia resolution
was introduced in the Texas senate
by Senator johnson Of Hall county,
asking for the appointment Of a com.
mittee to investigate the official acts
Of Gov. James e. Ferguson,
The resolution charges that the
governor has violated supreme court
decisions and the state constitution
and that politics had been injected
into the management Of the state uni.
yersity
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-15
MESSAGE FROM
G[kUS ARRIVES
Cable Note Date of Feb. Z
Had Evidently Been
Long Delayed.

Washington, Feb. 16.-The first
message to reach the state depart
ment from American officials in Tur-
key or Bulgaria since thel break in
relations with Germany was received
today from Ambassador Elkus at
Constantinople, who inquired about
tho difficulties of communications
with this government.
It bore the date Of February and
apparently was delayed at least five
days longer than Is usually the case
when dispatches from the Turkish
capital. Officials are investigating the
cause Of the delay.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-15
BIG PROHIBITION
DRIVE IS PLANNED

Springfield. nj, Feb. 1S.-Prohibs-
ton leaders already successful In the
Illinois senate, today launched their
fight in tho house for passage OF 4
bill proposing that the question Of
statewide prohibition be submitted
to Q referendum vote In 1918. Tho bill
was reported out for passage by the
house temperance committee AFTER
Richmond p. Hobson. former con-
gressmen, and Duncan Mcdonald.
secretary Of the Illinois Nine Workora
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-15

places at the tables, the young wom-
on. each waving beautiful American
flag. commenced their yell: We're
glad you're hero! We're glad you're
Then came = loud cheer from the
an impromptu yell: We're glad
were here; We're glad we're here!"
After the soldiers, members of the
Official reception committee and the
band were seated. Chaplain C. D,
Locklin, Sr., pronounced grace.
Wineman's Address.
Following the dinner, ]. B. Wine
man, chairman OF tho citizens com
mittee. spoke briefly. He said:
ION behalf Of the citizens of Grand
/roptinua1 ~ D.-
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-15
WIN File Protest.

New York. Feb. 15.-George W. F.
Green, president OF the Maritan
Transportation company, announced
today that he intended to file a pro-
test with the state department over
the destruction Of the schooner as
soon as he received full inform alton.
Captain McDonough is down
easterner, an American of three gen.
eradons, a sailor out Of New England
ports for more than 20 years." said
Mr.. Green. His men, with one ex-
ception. are Of the staunch New Eng
land stock. Their ancestors fought
In tho revolution. Now. II they are
not entitled to protection, who is1
Moreover, the schooner carried no
contraband. Further she was not
equipped with wireless and sailed be-
fore the severance Of relations. She
was no doubt in the Mediterranean
when diplomatic relations between the
United States and Germany were sew
cred. She was no doubt in the Medi.
terranean whom the German note WA
made public.ss
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-15
Scouts Gross lane.

Corner Ranch, N. NJ, Feb. 14.-(By
Courier to Hachita, N. M.)-Mormon
scouts. led by Lem Spillsbury, recent
ly a scout with the American expedi-
ton in Mexico, crossed into Mexican
Hugh Accord and Barton Jensen, the
Mormon cowboys missing since the
raid on the Corner ranch. They re-
turned to tho ranch tonight to report
their efforts fruitless.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-15
Other Reports.

Other Reports.
Ell Paso, Feb. 1.-two Americans
were reported killed Tuesday whom a
band Of Mexicans believed to have
been a part Of jose Ynez Salaxar's 8
command raided a ranch on the
American side of the border west Of
the corner ranch, according to an
American who returned here today
from below the border at Hachita, N.
M. He said one Of tho men reported
killed was named Fulton.
Wife is Held.
Bunk" spencers wife and not
Spencer himself, as was reported last
night. Is being held for $1,000 ran
som by Mexican raiders at Ojitan,
Chihuahua, according to information
from Hatchita. Spencer..s wife is said
to be a Mexican. According to the
same report, Spencer, who Is said to
be negro, has been liberated in or
der to obtain ransom demanded.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-15
Romans Interested.

Rome. (via Paris). Feb. 15.-An Of
tho Rome papers ask II the sinking Of
the American schooner Lyman M.
Law, constitutes an overt act, as mem
toned by President Wilson in his
statement to the senate. While the
British consul at saglari telegraphed
U. g. Consul Treadwell here that the
Lyman M. Law was an ex-American
ship the Giornale DItalia says that
the schooner was regularly registered
in the American merchant marine and
was flying the American flag when
she was sunk.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-15

OF SCHOONER
TO Be PR0BED
Captain Tells of Attack by
an Austrian Submarine
Boat.
Caxliari. Sardinia

Cagliari. Sardinia, Feb. IA. (via
Paris). Feb. 15.-Capt. McDonough.
master of the American schooner Ly-
man M. Law, which was sunk by an
Austrian submarine. will leave here
tomorrow for Rome to testify before
the American consular authorities
with regard to the sinking Of his ship.
U. s. Consul Treadwell at Rome sum-
moned Capt. McDonough to the
Italian capital today through the Brit
ish consul here.
Torpedoed and Fired.
The British consul has taken am
davits from Capt McDonough and the
crew Of the Law, in which they say
the vessel was suddenly approached
by submarine which gave no intima-
ton of her nationality. They say they
were scarcely given time to save
themselves before the schooner was
torpedoed and set on fire.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-15
MORE MURDERS
BY MEX|CANS
ARE REPORTED
Americans Said to have Been
Victims in Two Attacks
on Ranches.

Columbus, N. NJ. Feb. 15.-Uncon-
flrmed reports reaching here today
are that Mexican attacked Langes
ranch, New Mexico, fifty miles south
west Of here, early today and killed
three American employees. Efforts to
confirm the reports have proved un-
availing.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-15
TWO CITIES turn OUT TO PAY
HONOR TO RETURNED TROOPS
Crowds Throng Streets AS the Soldiers
March To Masonic Temple; Arrived
In City At Noon Today
RECEPTION POSTPONED.


charge Of the Masonic will impossible hold and
National
February .......
The Third Battalion Infantry
in Grand Forks a 1910 o'clock
The yesterday.
First and Second bations Northern
the Northern o
Company L, Hlsboro, left the
Company Grafton capained by M H. spaue left 203 for
Company Wllston (cap H. Evans)
tain Frank Whelon) left at 1:43
Captain Emory Jeffrey who SUCCEEDED wnnan commander of
Company M returned to his WAison with
the greater part of the afternoon unloading
Twelve thousand people enng business and united
1ona Guard which returned : six months duty the Mexican border
he northwest Thousands The platforms and
streets arrival
a
The companies D, Machine
rade headed Grand Forks Military Band marched DeMers
the
directed by Antonio De La Mora brought
AT the elaborate
lO direction Soldiers
Forks and Mayor Keleher Of East
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-15

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