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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-23
PREPARATIONS FOR THE NEW
DRAFT.
Authorities Take Time BY Forelock
And Put Machinery In Motion.

Taking time by the forelock, Ad-
jutant-General Warfield last week
sent out to all members of draft
boards and others having duties in
connection with registration of men.
under the Selective Service act a
bulletin to proceed Immediately with
arrangements for the new registra-
tion which will take place immedi-
ately after the draft ages have been
extended.
The bulletin stated that until the
extension of the draft ages had been
actually made by Congress, it would
be impossible to estimate closely the
number of men to be registered.
But Washington wanted prepar-
ations made to register one-third
more men than were registered in
June 1917. At that time it was
found that in many districts insufIlc-
lent preparation had been made.
AS it is expected that one-third
more men will be registered than in
June, 1917, the authorities ask that
one-third more registrars be named
now than a year ago. 1t is recon-
mended that registrars be appointed
for each probable so registrants in
precinct. All registrars are ex-
pected to serve without compensa-
ton, but where it is impossible to
obtain such service, $4 day may be
paid.
So far as possible, the registration
will take place in the regular voting
precincts in each local boards dis
trict.
AS soon as the draft ages have
been extended by Congress, it is ex-
pected that. the President will issue
a proclamation, calling for the regis
tration and setting the date. I'M
blanks, forms and specific instruc-
tions will be issued.
In compliance with the request of
Provost Marshal General Crowder,
Governor Harrington on Friday,
Aug 16, took steps to assist the Gov
ernment in the registration of the
men to be registered under the so
called 18 to As Draft bill now pend
ing in Congress by issuing a procla-
nation calling upon all election
officials throughout the State to
volunteer their services for the one
day of the registration, and all own
ers or lessees of premises ordinarily
used for election and registration
purposes to give the Government the
free use of such premises.
Anticipating the early passage OF
the new Selective Draft act and the
issuance Immediately thereafter by
the President of a proclamation fix
ing the date for the registration,
General Crowder is anxious to have
all arrangements completed by the
time the President issues his procla-
nation. 1t is believed that by hav-
ing the regular election officials in
charge, it will be easy to enroll every
man coming within the new draft
age one day.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-23
Rough Shedding For Bootlcgger.


A correspondent, writing from
Middletown, Del, under date OF Au-
gust 4, says.-"Chief of Police Hill
yard made his first capture of any
one carrying above the legal amount
of liquor, when On Friday night last
he arrested Joseph Boyer, of Sassa-
fras, with four quarts of liquor In
his possession. Hillyard knew that
Boyer was from Maryland and gave
him a chance to get out of the town
with the goods before being arrest
ed. The man, however, loitered
about the streets for more than an
hour, and not making a continuous
passage" through the state as re-
quired by the recently enacted law
governing the carrying of liquor
he was placed under arrest.
When taken to the lookup, Boyer
made a suspicious move toward his
coat pocket, and Hillyard detected
him trying to get his hands on
pistol. He was knocked down by a
blow from the club Of the chief, and
a hammerless pistol, fully loaded 1t
is said, was found in his pocket. AT
a hearing before Magistrate Stevens
he was held in $1,000 bail on tive
clrarges-having more than the law
full amount of liquor in his posses
sion and carrying concealed deadly
weapon. 1t has since been stated
that Boyer was called to report to
his local board in Chestertown to
entrain for camp last week, and he
will now be marked as deserter."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-23
Fire At Whitaker Iron Works.

Early Wednesday morning of last
week the roof of the warehouse at
the Whitaker Iron Co. plant, Prin-
cipio Furnace, was discovered to be
on fire. Assistance was telephoned
for to Havre de Grace and seven
members of the Susquehanna Hose
Co., in an auto truck with hose and
other fire-fighting apparatus re-
sponded. The flames were ex-
tinguished after a hard fight. but
not until the building was badly
damaged.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-23
FARMERS DAY.
Meeting At Port Deposit Brings
Together Large Assemblage.

Together Large Assemblage.
The allied farming interests OF
Cecil county held their fifth annual
meeting at Tome School, Port De-
posit, on Saturday, and the turnout
was large one.
Among the speakers who were
billed for parts on the program, but
were unable to be present we're
Governor Harrington, Hon. P. P.
Claxton, U. S. Commissioner OF
Education, Hon. Clifford Pinchot,
President Pennsylvania Rural Pro-
gress Association, and Hon. w. T.
Greasy, of Federal Board Farm Or
ganizations, but their places were
filled by other prominent educators
and the days program was crowded
full of good things.
The meeting was presided over by
Frank Evans, of Elkton. Those who
spoke in the morning were DR.. A. F.
Woods, President Of Maryland State
College of Agriculture; DR.. O'Brien.
of the u. s. Educational Commission,
and Miss v. M. Keller, State Home
Demonstration Agent.
In the afternoon those who ad-
dressed the assemblage were Hon.
Herbert Quick, of the Federal Farm
Loan Board; w. H. Wells, Associate
Director U. S. Boys Working Re-
serve, and Mr.. Cahill, of the Balti-
more Sun.
AS a result of the meeting 1t was
decided to organize the allied farm
ing interests of the county along diff
ferent lines, In order that they
might work in more unanimity for
the furtherance of their general
good.
The ladies of Hopewell NJ. E.
church had charge of the dinner,
that was prepared at the Inn and in
addition to serving splendid repast
o about three hundred persons
realized a goodly sum as the result
of their efforts,
The weather conditions were ideal
for the occasion and the hundreds
of autos parked all about the beauti-
full Institute grounds gave good
idea of the large attendance.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-23
Girl Scouts Enjoy Camping.

The Girl Scouts of this town have
returned from a weeks camp at
Lenape Park, Pa, where they en-.
joyed swimming, canoing, and other
outdoor sports. Those in the party
were Misses Jean Shepherd, Mildred
Brown, Ethlie Prettyman, Mary Will
son, Helen Nields, Helen Nichols
Matilda Duyckinck, Greta Donache,
Mildred Donache. They were chap
eroned by Miss Willis, of Easton;
Miss Ann Murray, Of Zion, and Miss
Grace Rawlings, of Port Deposit.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-23

Delaware State Fair will be held
September 2, 3, 4, and on the
new exhibition grounds at Elsmere,
Del, day and night.
There will he grange and produce
exhibits, demonstrations in food con-
servation, amusements, etc. In ad-
dition the seventh annual horse
show will be held in connection with
the fair insuring splendid displays
and speed events. The fair promises
to be bigger and better than ever.
Trolley cars direct to the new
grounds at Elsmere every few
minutes. 4
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-23
Orphans Court.

The Orphans Court of Cecil
County met in regular session Aug.
IS and IA. Present Hon. James
J. McCauley, Chief Judge; Hon.
Alexander P. Jackson, Associate
Judges.
Sundry claims against estates of
deceased persons were examined and
passed.
Bonds ApprOved.-Bond of Har-
riet M. Brown, Executrix of Webster
Brown; bond of Grace G.. Streaker,
Administrative Of George H. Streak
err bond of John H. Reynolds, Exc
cutor of Hettie T. Foster.
Accounts Passed.-First and final
Account of Anna nj. McCleary, Exc
cutrix of Robert ]. McCieary, and
distribution struck on same; first
and final Account of VIM. ]. Brat
ton, Executor of Catharine N. Nc
Kinsey; first Account of Joseph f.
West and J. Fred West, Admins
traitors of Caroline R. West; third
Account of Mary w. Woodall,
Guardian of Mary c. Woodall, Ellen
NJ Woodall and Simon Richard
Woodall; sixth Account of Richard
B. Merritt, Guardian of John P.
Finn.
The Court appointed Samuel Nice.
Jenness, son of William T. Jenness
OF West Nottingham, to the scholar
ship at Washington College, Ches-
tertown, Md.
Court adjourned to meet in regu-
lar session on September 10, next.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-23
To Register August "a.

Registration on Saturday, August
"a, of all youths who have reached
the age of 81 since the second regis
tration June 5, was ordered Aug. Is
by Provost Marshal General Crowd
er, under a proclamation by the
President. The purpose is to add
quickly to the almost exhausted
class to meet the army draft calls
in September.
About 10000 young men will
register. Most of them will qualify
for class 1 and, therefore, will join
the army probably within month
after their names are recorded.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-23
Trustees OF Leslie Camp.

AT the stockholders meeting OF
Leslie Camp, held August 10, the
following trustees were elected
Trustee emeritus, Samuel, J. Reeder;
Active, Joseph M. Fithian, S. NJ
Croft, Charles D. Williams, John H
Dean, E. E. Hanscom, D. H. Kenney
Ed. S. Hammond, A. M Strickland
and James T. Armour.
The board passed resolutions
commendatory of the long and faith
full services of Mr.. s. J. Reeder.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-23

The Cannery at Rising Sun needs
workers to save the corn and help
can it and an appeal is made to all
who are interested in conservation
and adding to the food supply OF
our nation. All who are willing to
work all or part of their time are
asked to do so; they will be paid for
their work and in addition will be
showing their interest and patriot
ism.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-23
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
designations Received-A o t.
ments Made-Schools Open
September 8.

September 8.
The Board of Education met il
special session on August 3.
A number of Trustees and Patrons
of the various schools appeared be-
fore the Board urging that their re-
spective schools be kept open; even
though the average attendance for
the past year had been below twelve
The Board decided to close the fol
lowing schools: No. Z, District No. 2
Back Creek Neck; No. 12, District
No. 5, (Colored) North East a
few schools were held for further
consideration.
The Board received request to
erect a Community Building on the
school grounds at Liberty Grove.
The Board decided that it would
establish an unwise precedent to
permit other than school property
to be erected on school grounds.
The meeting was then adjourned.
The Board of Education met in
regular session on August 13.
The following designations were
received and accepted: Miss Eliza
beth Eggert, So; Miss Violet Girls
we'll, 8-6; Mrs. ]. F. Leuthner,
5-6; Miss Lulu M. Moore, Ia;
Miss M. Alice Brown, 10; Miss
Alice Hutton, "a; Miss Lavenia
Edwards, 3-9; Miss Helen Chip
man, So; Miss Victoria Janney,
IA; Miss Edith Watson, SIS;
Miss Helen Brown, 2-4; Miss Ger
trude Smith, 12-3; Miss Olga H.
Raue, SIS; Miss Annie L. Dwyer,
Is; Miss Hester B. Miller, 1O-3.
Colored Teachers, Mr.. Arnold
Brown, 1-9; Mrs. Nellie T. LaRue,
Is; Mrs. Elizabeth B. Sewen,
Ia; Mr.. Walter Ruley, 2-5.
The following appointments were
made;-Miss Gladys L. Roe, 5-2;
Miss Mary Elizabeth Hershey, Do
mestic Science Teacher at Elkton
and Chesapeake City; Miss Cleora
Landon, Elkton High School; Miss
Mary Conner, "a; Miss Violet A.
Criswell, IA; Miss Elizabeth Mack
ey, III; Miss Bessie Guthrie,
4-5; Miss Delphia Hunt, SIS;
Miss Susie Dean, SIS; Miss Emily
Moore, North East High School;
Miss Lidie Stewart, 6-6; Miss Ber-
tina Astle, So; Miss Elizabeth
Brown, Sc; Mrs. Elizabeth Castle,
10-6; Miss Anna Mcclure, 1T;
Miss Roberta Graham, 12-6; Miss
Margaret Holt, II; Miss Mary
Belle Geutry, 3-S; Miss Blanche
M. Hill, Is; Mrs. Goodwin Terry,
4-9; Mrs. Ruth A. Haddock, 10;
Miss Elsie Rea was transferred from
4-9 to 4-6, Miss Sarah Miller
from Go to So, Miss Grace Mar
tindale from SO to 3--9. Miss
Halle Boyer was made principal of
Ii colored and Miss Ada Simpson
was transferred from IA to ii
colored.
The Board decided to have the
work of the Attendance Officer for
the School Year 1918-1919 done
by the Superintendent and his AS
sistants. The Board decided to
open the schools on Monday, Sep
temher Q at Q m
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-23

Friends Quarterly Meeting will be
held at Brick Meeting House, Cal
vert, Seventh day, s Mo. 31st, at
10 O'Clock. Conference in afternoon
at 2 o'clock.
Daniel Bachelor of Baltimore
expected to attend.
Lunch on sale; proceeds for
Friends Service Committee,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-23
Special Moving Picture Attraction

A big movie attraction is billed
for Rising Sun on Friday and Satur-
day evenings, August 23 and "a,
when "The Kaiser, the beast of
Berlin" will be presented on the
screen.
The Kaiser is a motion picture
stupendous in it's treatment Of pres
ent-day history and in its presenta-
tion of heretofore unoffered truths
of the personal life of the German
demon.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-23

Don't forget the Old Maids Asse-
citation, play to be given in Calvert
High school on this Friday evening,
23rd, inst. Proceeds for Red Cross
work. Admission. adults Csc. chill
dren 10c.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-23

Men who believe whisky is good
for cold nearly always have cold.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-23

The approval of a dishonest per-
son is more of liability than an
asset.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-16
HAPPENINGS IN VERMONT

mortal day services will be IN Gates opera
house with the address by the Rev.
Frazer Metzger of Randolph, while the
open proceedings will have especial ref
erence to the army boys both at home
and abroad.-The Windsor County Farm
Bureau circular for May Is out. Con-
spicuous among its articles Is ono re-
garding the number of registered Jersey
cattle In Windsor county. The largest
single herd in the county is that of the
F. A. Kennedy. Buena Vista farm, Wind
sor, with its 10 head Of pure bred Jer-
s~eys.-Former Congressman Frank Plum
ley, of Mortified, was a Junction House
guest Tuesday en- route for Philadelphia.
M and Mrs. George w. Burns were
recent visitors at the homo OF their
daughter, Mrs. II. A. Robinson. of Brat
Acknowledgement d. Wheeler, his broth
er, DR.. G.. A. Wheeler, of Boston. c. s.
Wilson and d. A. Perrin were on a fish
Ing trip to Woodstock ponds Tuesday,
An item in the farm worl. Of Manager N.
P. Wheeler of the Junction House this
week, was the setting out of 800 early
cabbage plants.-Lawyer David A. Pin
gree has bought five swarms Of bees of
B. L. Boyle and placed them in the gar
den OF his Cascadnac street home.-Mr.
and Mrs. F. M. Greenough have at their
home their daughter, Addie, and husband.
E. F. Hiatt, Of Globe. Ariz., and a Sec
ond daughter. Miss Eva Greenough. a
clerk In the national war department and
stationed in Bridgeport, Conn.-Lawrence
Brouillett is a temporary clerk in the To-
cal postofice.-Miss Mildred Cakes is al
home from the Emerson School Of Ora
tory, Boston. on the completion Of her
freshman year.-Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Church are on an auto trip to Maine
George Blood Of the State Agricultural
College, University Of Vermont, left Wed.
nesday morning for Lyndonville and the
Vail School Of Agriculture. where he
will serve as an instructor for the coming
six weeks at the summer session of the
school.-Lawyer Roland E.. Stevens left
town Wednesday morning for Philadel.
phia In esponse to an invitation from
Former President Taft to attend the peace
conference in that city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-16
B|G DECREASE IN
RAILWAY EARNINGS
Loss to Govt. of $1O9, OOO,OO In
First Three Months of
Common Operation

Washington, May 15.-Railroads in the
first three months this year earned only
81, 705, 900 as compared with $179, 431. 900 In
same period last year, making a loss to
the government under the system of COM
mon operation Of about $109, 900, 90. This
report to-day by the Interstate Commerce
Commission covers all but five of the 1856
railroads In the country.
The net income In March was sea, 033. 600,
or $1,000, 900 less thar In March, 1917. The
difference, much less than in the preced-
ing months, indicates that conditions are
becoming better for government opera
ton and returns from later months may
go far to ward making up the loss. OPP
Grating revenues In March were 1866, 000,-
600 and operating expenses 1882. 900, 900 maxi
ing net revenue a little over $50, 900, 900.
From this was deducted taxes of $4,000
600 and rents for equipment and joint ia
~cilities, leaving the net income the item
on which government compensation Is
based 500. oOO.Oo
Eastern railroads earned $1s.S7o,0O as
compared with S23, 000,o OD IN March last
year; western iaads 5000 900 as com
pared with $3l, 000.O 0 in March last year,
and southern roads reported SIG. 900, 0t
about 81. COO, go irore than in March last
year.
For The three months period, the falling
of in net income vas caused mainly by
the record &C eastern roads, which re.
ported a deficit Of SIS, 1924. 100. as compared
with earnings Of s51, 962. oOO last year. West.
crn carriers earned t5s, 900. 600 as compared
with SS4, 400. 90 last year, and southern
roads SCI O0.aO as compared with s4'.
NM. mn
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-16

fat, 1900: average cost Of making one
pound butter, .02SSc.
Deer1eld Valley Cooperative Cream
ery-Pounds butter made, S0,379; per cent.
o%verrun, 2.3'; price paid per pound but
terfat. .4Ss6t; average cost of making one
pound butter, .O370c.
sReceived some whole milk.
tAverage by months.
The Richmond Farmers Cooperative
Creamery did not make butter but handle
whole milk, sweet cream. SKINNED
milk and cheese. They sold 2lO,3 500 pounds
butter fat, 3,915, 264 pounds whole milk and
3,451, 400 pounds skim milk and paid the
farmers as follows: Butter fat, 81 cents
per pound; skim milk, .628 cents per pound.
When studying the above figures. 1t
should be remembered that other cream
cries might have been chosen and have
shown equally, or perhaps even better
results. The ones mentioned are located
In different parts Of the State, ranging
from the best to the poorest dairy condi-
lions, as far as territory and transpor-
tation is concerned. This fact, combined
with the different methods of collecting
the cream. as we'll as the varying methods
employed in figuring improvement, re-
pairs and sinking funds, makes 1t SO
that the figures are not entirely compar-
able.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-16
YOUNGEST NORWICH MAJOR.

A letter just received from France tells
of the promotion Of Capt. John d. MUIR
ply to the rank Of major. Captain Muir.
ply Just previously commanded tho ma
chine gun company Of the 101st infantry,
and Is now in command of the 102nd ma.
chine u battalion. Major Murphy was
in the original fighting ninth regiment OF
Massachusetts. He was in charge OF
the men who took over the sailors cap.
tured from the German ships informed In
Boston harbor and probably struck one
of the first blows which the United States
aimed against Germany. At the time the
letter was written. Major Murphy's bat
talon was in the first line trenches. strik-
ing another blow at the Hun. AS a cadet
at Norwich. Major Murphy rose steadily
in rank from private his first year to
cadet major during his senior year. After
graduating he Immediately became con-
nected with the ninth Massachusetts
regiment and has been actively connected
with them ever since. He only graduated
from Norwich in 1915. He Is not only the
youngest Norwich man to hold that rank,
but is probably one Of the youngest In
the service to-day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-16
$500 MORE MEN
CALLED BY DRAFT
Vermont Is Asked to Furnish
200 Who Will Be Sent to
Fort SlOcum, N. Y.
"a STATES REPRESENTED
Between the Dates Of May 20 ana June
2, 2s4,8OO Draftees VIII He Nov
in to Their Training Camps.

Washington, May H.-Twenty-four
States and the District Of Columbia were
called upon tonight by Proves Marshal
Crowder to furnish for the national
army 1 1000 more men qualified for gen.
eral military service.
Movement of drafted men to the camps
under this call is to extent over two
periods, from May 20 to "a. and from
May 20 to June 2. These dates were
fixed because during the five days be-
ginning May %, approximately 233,ooC
men called for recently will be moving
to the camps.
To-night's call marks further develop
ment of the governments plans for hast
ening men to France and replacing them
as rapidly as they vacate the training
c%enters. In all. 284, GOO draftees will be
tourneying from their homes to military
lamps between May 20 and June 2. In
GLIDING numerous calls for technical and
specially qualified men, the total number
summoned during May is something like
366, 600, nearly half Of the 500, 900 expected
to be called this year..
While officials did not explain why only
half the States were asked to furnish
men at this time, 1t is understood that
the sections to be drawn upon were ar
rived at through consideration Of the
proportion OF quOtaS already caileo III
some cases and of the location of va
Gated training amps
The camps selected for the registrants
affected by to-nisht's order are not all
national army camps. showing that men
are to be sent wherever room may be
found for them. In several instances men
from certain States are ordered to &c
to camps to which men from their States
are not usually assigned.
For the movement from May 20 to "a
New York is draw upon for 5000 to
Fort Slocum, NJ. Y.
For the movement from May % to June
2:
New Jersey-5W to Fort Slocum, N. Y,
Pennsylvania-2,TO to Columbus Bar.
racks. Ohio; 500 to Fort Screven, Ga.
800 to Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.
Vermont-2M to Fort 'Slocum, N. Y,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-16
% NORWICH MEN COMMISSIONED.

All but three of the quota that Nor
witch University sent to the third ~of1cers'
training camp at Camp Devens have re-
ceived recommendations for commissions
as officers. Norwich sent Is men to this
camp, and % succeeded. so that the
showing made is thought to mi highest
among the records made by students
from any college. Most of the men have
not yet received their commissions, but
will act as sergeants attached to regi-
ments and assigned to corps until vacan-
cies in the commissioned grades occur.
This IL In common with the men from all
other colleges. However. three men have
been actually commissioned and are now
on special duty with the engineering
units. Three others are already in q
training school In France. 1t il under.
stood hat they will receive their commits
sions at once. II they have not already,
OF the three men who failed to win com.
missions, one has been named to attend
the fourth camp which is to open soon
He was a freshman with but two and one.
half months training at Norwich and he
was also laid up two weeks in the hospi.
tai while in camp. In spite Of this hi
made such q good showing that the LII.
thorities awarded him a second chance
Five other Norwich men were in training
camps in other parts of the country. They
have not yet been heard from. but 1t IL
expected hat a good percentage Of these
also made good.