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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-06-24
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

William P. Gregg, Of Newark,
Del. and Mrs. Margaret McLaugh-
lin, of Elk Mills.
Fred A. Carpenter, Of Fair Hill,
and Mrs. Nellie n. Scarborough, of
Providence.
Clarence W. Perry, Jr., OF Bay
View, and Esther !. Guiberson, of
Zion.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-06-24

The 1s29 automobile license tags
for Pennsylvania will be cream coll
ored with brown numbers. 1t is es-
timated the tags will number T60..
600.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-06-24
John Nicholas Wallace.

Inflammation of the brain caused
the death of John Nicholas Wallace,
of Elkton, in the Union Hospital Of
that town on June 12. The deceas-
ed was 81 years of age and had
been employed at the pulp mill.
His wife and five children survive.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-06-24

According to astronomers the
comet that Is flying through space
some millions of miles distant is
causing lots of meteroic disturban-
ces and a fine display of shooting
stars" will be produced on Fridax
night of this week.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-06-24
SUIT OVER TUBBERcULAR COW.

A. Norman, of West Nottingham
township, brought suit against Rev.
c. B. Eby of Kennett Square, whom
he charges with having sold him a
cow which proved to be tubeTcular
and had to be killed. At the hear
ing 1t developed the COW was sold by
Mrs. Eby as part of the Belle Haines
estate.
Mr.. Norman withdrew suit against
Rev. Eby and will bring suit against
Mrs. Eby.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-06-24

The Ladies Aid Society plans to
hold safe and sane Fourth of July
celebration on the Burlington lawn,
in this town, afternoon and eve-
ming of the Natal Day. Rev. Harvey
Ewing will deliver a patriotic ad-
dress in the evening. Refreshments
of varaiOus kinds will be on sale.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-06-24

over 800 carloads of Strawberries
were shipped from Bridgevilles Del.
this season, as compared With less
than 100 last year
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-06-24

If wo could see ourselves as others
see us there wouldn't be so nAuch
cenceia in the world.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-06-24

Rising Sun and Perryville will
lock horns on the local diamond Sat-
urday afternoon in a double-head-
er,-the regular scheduled game and
a postponed game. These promise
to be exciting contests and will
about decide the winner of the first
half of the playing schedule.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-06-24

We don't seek anything unless we
expect to find ft.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-06-24

North East 0 002 20 90 0 %
Two-base hit-Simpers. w. Reyn-
olds, Kirk, Durborrow, Thomas.
Home run, Kirk. Struck out by
Hamilton 4, by Finn 8.
New-York tribune., 1921-11-20

The bottles designed by Poiret, a
metal flask, center, and Pierrot,
right, contain subtle essences known
by The. name Of Rosine. Fascinat-
ing Jaspy perfumes, the rose in its
slender. tapering bottle and Petit
Chose. L'Eglantine de la Refine,
with its delicate glass horseshoe
carved by Lalique.
New-York tribune., 1921-11-20
[e0eJ Impaired
Velveteens
s2.45 yard

So many handsome suits and frocks
favor velveteen this season. And
the reason is easy enough; the
fabric is lustrous, charming in color
and satisfactory in its wearing
quality. These velveteens shown
in the warm rich colors of Fall as
we'll as IN navy blue and black.
Also plain and self colored fancy
velveteens. 36 inches wide.
SECOND FLOOR
New-York tribune., 1921-11-20

These are only few Of the won
drous fragrances now displayed in
our Perfume Department, in readi-
ness for Christmas. All the fore
most French parfumeu,5 are repre-
sented here, together with English
makers of such eminence as Akin
son. a bottle Of exquisite perfume
is Christmas gift Of thought.
New-York tribune., 1921-11-20
Other Batiste Lingerie

We also have large assortment Of
batiste lingerie made by machine so
carefully that it is difficult to distin-
guish it from the handmade, though
its prices are somewhat less. This lin
gcric is also trimmed with hIet lace.
Gowns and Envelope Chemises, $3.50,
$1.o5. Step-In Drawers and Vests,
CSC, $3.50 each.
SECOND FLOOR
New-York tribune., 1921-11-20
A Christmas Garden of
Exquisite French Perfumes

Caron, Guerlan, D Orsay, Arys, Rosine-magc names,
all OF them! For to those who know, they conjure up
visions Of rare French perfumes encased in charming
vials, each one distinctive in design and coloring
New-York tribune., 1921-11-20
The Lovvect VQgue in Women's
Winter Goats sI15

Our collection of coats and wraps sounds
the authentic note of winter fashions
Many wraps prove that the vogue of
black is we'll established and selects
grey fur, which is the smartest note for
black coats just now. The materials
are evora, panvelaine, nanette, orlando
and Kashmir Radiant. The furs, squirrel,
beaver or wolf.
THIRD FLOOR
New-York tribune., 1921-11-20
Silk Lingerie
cMakes an exqnlsite
Christmas GY1

You never 60 amiss in selecting silk
lingerie as Christmas gift, especially
when you have such variety as we are
now showing. Many new styles and
shades are shown in radium, crepe satin
and crepe de Chine, and such lovely
laees as filet, valenciennes and callic are
used in the trimming. There are also
many tailored, hemstitched models. And
prices throughout are moderate.
Nightgowns, S4.o5, S5.o5, ss.75,
1915 and tax. Envelope Chemises, ,$1.95,
$2.95, S3.o5, S5.95 and tax. Step-In
Drawers and Vests, $3.50, S2.o5, 1896,
$4.o5 each. Camisoles, $3.50, Sl.o5,
$z.o5
New-York tribune., 1921-11-20
Bed Coverings
Far Bassiuet and C1id, in
The Mfants' Department


Blankets, imported or domestic. Cotton,
cotton and wool and all-wool blankets
in bassinet and crib sizes. 75c to S8.o5
Afghans knit or crocheted in dainty
colors and white. S2.o5 to SIS
Nursery Rhyme Spreads
Fascinating spreads in crib sizes, with
gay pictures and rhymes, make going to
bed new delight every night. 1895
Sheets and Pillow Covers
Handmade of fine quality batiste or
linen. Sheets in hassinet or crib size.
S1.o5 to $3.50. Pillow covers, $3.50 to
S5.o5
FOURTH FLOOR
New-York tribune., 1921-11-20
Handmade Batiste Lingerie

For those women who prefer soft, sheer
batistc lingerie to silk, you will find in
Vulnerable suggestions-all handmade
and trimmed with real flet lace.
Nightgowns, $2.o5, S3.o5. Vests,
$3.50 and S2.o5. Step-In, Drawers,
The Washington herald., 1921-09-15
SOLDIERS CHEER
MISS COR MAN
Most Beautiful Girl in u. s.
Reluctant to Deny De-
mands of Public.

Pretty little Margaret German.
who was selected through The
Washington Herald as the most
beautiful young woman in the Dis
trict and later at Atlantic City as
the most charming girl in the
United States. has found II almost
impossible to retire from the public
eye and return to the Western High
School Monday.
While she has steadfastly refused
any opportunity to enter motion pic
lures or the stage, the public In
Washington, her home city. has
made several demands upon her
time which she has been extremely
reluctant to deny. Her first ap-
pearanee upon her return to Wash
ington was at Mount Alto Hospi-
tai, where she enjoyed meeting a
number OF disabled soldiers Yes
terday she went TO Walter Reed
Hospital, where she was given an
ovation. Tomorrow night she will
occupy a box at the performance
Of "A New Child" at the National
Theater and after the performance
will meet the charming little lead
ing lady. Vivienne SegaL
The Washington herald., 1921-09-15
VIRGINIA EXPECTS
1000 STUDENTS
First Woman to Hold Chair
In Ancient Univer-
sity.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. Sept
1.-THE University Of Virginia will
open its first session following its
centennial celebration last June with
what is expected to be the largest
enrolment in the history Of the in
stitution. September Is. 16 and II
are devoted to registration and lee
lures IN an OF the six Departments
will begin September 1s.
Advanced applications submitted
to the office OF the dean are con-
siderabIy in excess of the number
of applications for the same time
last year. During the session of
1e20-1e21, the institutions enroll
ment reached 1,721 with thfrty-eight
states and seven foreign countries
represented. This session the num-
Der of students is expected to reach
1000 according to James NJ, Page,
dean Of the university.
Miss Adelaide Douglas Simpson. of
New York, a graduate of Bryn Mawr
and Columbia, and former dean of
women of Hillsdale College, Mich,
will become the first woman MEM
Der of the faculty of the ancient
Southern university.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-15

and Nicaragua are participating In
the weeks festivities in Guatemala
CITY, where the celebration started
September IL with a daily program
continuing until September Is.
Months of preparation and many
thousands of dollars have been
spent in the festival in Guatemala
Central America, after being con-
quered by the Spaniards, 1525-1530.
passed through three centuries Of
Spanish domination. But on Sep
tember is, 1921, freedom was gained
by the people of Guatemala, Hon.
duras, FL Salvador, Nicaragua,
Costa Rica and what Is now the
state of Chiapes. Mexico
On July l, 1928. Central America
again was united by a federal con-
gress which met in Guatemala and
proclaimed the second federation
of Central American and its inde-
pendence from all foreign rule.
Lack of communication facilities
caused the states OF the federation
to drift apart and in 1929 the sec
ond federation had ceased TO exist
However, Guatemala and FL Saliva
dor never have repealed the consti-
tuition of the federation and a citi-
zen OF any Central American ma
tion has citizenship rights in all OF
the republics of Central America
The Washington herald., 1921-09-15
CULPEPER YOUTH
FALLS VICTIM OF
BULLETS IN WOODS
Walter Finchum Left Ly-
ing on Road After
Being Shot.
POLICE ARE PUZZLED
Citizens Demand Thorough
Investigation of Mysteri-
GUS Shooting Affair.

CULPEPER, Va, Sept II.-Lying
at deaths door in a Charlottesville
hospital. Walter Finchum, 2l years
old. IL the victim OF one OF the
most mysterious shootings in the
history OF Rappahannock County.
Finchum, who is one Of the best
known young men OF this section.
was twice shot late Sunday night
in a lonely spot in the woods near
Nether's Mill in RsppahannoclN.
Both shots took effect. one enter
ing the head and the other injuring
his leg. He was left unconscious
on the road and was not discovered
until the next morning.
His wounds were treated here
Charlottesville hospital In an ef-
fort TO save Flnchum's life the
badly mangled leg was smputated.
Because Of his critical condition he
Is unable to give an account OF the
shooting. Oflcials here believe the
young man was the victim OF mis-
taken Identity.
Citizens OF this place are in
dignant over the attack and are
demanding a speedy investigation
The police have been working on
the case since Finchum was found
early Monday morning. but up 20
this time have been unable TO dis
cover a single clue that may lead
to the solution on the attempt 20
take Finchum's life.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-15
COUNTY SCHOOL
TEACHERS NAMED

ROCKVILLE, Md, Sept. 14.-Prof
Edwin W. Broome, county superin-
tendent .of schools. has announced
the following public school teach
ers:
Principals Damascus High
School. M. L Lennon; Lewisdale,
Mildred Shorb; Brookeville, Mrs
Alexander M. Gardiner; Travilah,
Violette Young; Etchison, Mary
Smallwood; Boyds. Eleanor Maugh-
lin; Fairland r. J. Parish; Clarks-
burg, Mrs. Furnace; Montrose.
George Mae Taylor; Sugarland
colored school, Theodore A. Drear
Assistants - Poolesville High
School. Genevieve Downs; Rockville
High School. Margaret Karn; Sandy
Spring High School, Florence Crib
bin and Beatrice Michael; Chevy
Chase. Eva NJ. Walters; Bethesda.
Julia O'Brien; GAINESVILLE, Hazel
Horton; Damascus High School,
Mildred Glass. -
The Washington herald., 1921-09-15

CENTRAL AMERICASTODAY
CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE,
Five Nations Mark Centenary of Liberation
and Growth of Union.
representatives

Diplomatic representatives OF
Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica,
Guatemala and Nicaragua will hold
a reception this evening at the Pan
American Building IN celebration OF
the centenary Of Central Americas
independence
The celebration 10 international,
and centers about Guatemala City,
where the independence OF Central
America was proclaimed 100 years
ago today. -.
Today has also a special signif-
canoe in the eyes of the peoples OF
the Americas, for on this date the
new federation Of Central America
will be proclaimed by the constit-
uent assembly in Tegucigalpa
capital of Honduras and the city
chosen as headquarters of the fed
Grafton. Guatemala and FL Salvador
are already members. with Nicara-
qua and Costa Rica expected to join
in a few months.
A Real Union
A statement issued by DR.. julio
Bianchi. Minister of Guatemala to
the United States, declared the or
ganization now forming "a real
union of FIVE states with people
of the same race, religion, ideals
and aspirations, and speaking the
same language"
Such a union, free and independ-
ent," continued the statement, has
haep the dream of Central America
for centuries.
Representatives Of Guatemala
Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rics
The Washington herald., 1921-09-15
FOUR PEOPLE HURT
WHEN MOTOR BUS
and CAR COLLIDE
Chauffeur and Little Girl
Receive Treatment
At Hospital.
ARE CUT BY GLASS
Crash Occurs at North Brad
dock, on Road to Alex
andria.

One man was seriously injured. a
little girl received a broken arm,
and two persons were badly cut
with flying glass, when a Washing
ton-Alexandria motor bus smashed
head-on into the front end OF a
Mount Vernon special, and swerved
eighteen feet. splintering a line
pole as a result of the crash, yes
terday afternoon at the train cross
ing at North Braddock, a few miles
from here on the way to Alexandra,
Caught under the steering wheel
of the bus he was driving. Thomas
Coleman. % years old. Of Lloyd, Va,
was knocked unconscious in the col
lision. receiving deep cuts about the
face. a strained knee and an in
jured back. Just before the acci-
dent. Coleman. who was driving the
bust westward toward Alexandria
tried to avoid the collision by using
his brakes. but the distance was
evidently too short
Little Girl Hit.
Thelma Rosson. 13 years old. OF
Potomac. Va. was thrown against
the side of the bus. and received a
broken left arm. Her injury. to-
gether with Coleman's, was treat
ed at the Alexandria Hospital.
Flying glass cut Mrs. william B
Richards. of Braddock Heights. who
was seated in the bus. and Frank
Beach, the conductor of the Mount
fol rrtCha q n
to the Alexandria Hospital with
Coleman and the little girl in a
passing automobile, which was COM
mandeered by several spectators OF
the collision. Besides being badly
cut about the face and hands. both
Mrs. Richards and Beach were
bruised.
Damage to Car.
As a result of the accident, the
left front platform OF the street
car was torn away, and several
window sashes and panes of glass
were broken. Two front wheels OF
the bus were splintered. its engine
was broken into a mass Of metal
and several windows were smashed
There were twelve persons or
the bus at the time Of the collision
including those who were injured
while seven passengers were in the
street car Norman Legg was mo-
| torman OF the car.
While the damaged street cal
was being taken to Four Mile Run
Va, for repairs, and the bus wa,
cleared from the track, Thousand.
Of people stood at the Washington.
Alexandria junction, Twelfth stree'
| and Pennsylvania avenue north.
west, waiting to catch a car home.
ward. The tie-up lasted 80 to A
minutes.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-15
SALE OF NARCOTICS
COSTS FINE OF $500
Two Jailed for Stealing Cloth.
ing; One for Assaulting
Policeman.

Fines totaling s2z5 and sentences
aggregating $40 days in jail were
imposed by Judge Hardison on fve
men in Police Court yesterday.
In spite Of his plea that he had
violated the law in order to help
woman drug victim break the
habit, Paul l. Joachim. druggist,
was fined 800 each on two charges
of selling narcotics without label
ing or makingra record Chemical
analysis, attested by John L. de
Lawder. chemist of the Bureau Of
Internal Revenue, showed the pare
goric Joachim sold contained only
half strength morphine. This, the
defendant claimed, went to show he
was attempting to help the victim
break the habit gradually.
Theft of 500 worth of clothing
from a trunk in the basement of
William H. Eerry's residence was
the charge on which James Barks-
dale and James Young. both col
ored, were sentenced to 120 days
and sixty days in jail. Young was
placed on probation. The evidence
showed that Young looked on while
the other stole the clothing.
For assaulting Patrolman E. NJ.
Jett, breaking his glasses and cut
ting his face, when the latter at
tempted to search him. as we'll as
for being Intoxicated and disorderly
Stephen Bennett. colored. was fined
s25 and sentenced to sixty days In
Jail. The man was arrested by
Policeman Fleischman on the Capt.
toll Plaza Tuesday night. The as
sault took place when he was taken
to the Sixth precinct station house
The Washington herald., 1921-09-15
Demand Speed to Work
On Georgetown Road

BALLsToN, Va, Sept. 14.-super-
visor Thoas ]. DeLashmutt and
County Engineer George Garrett ap-
peared before a mass meeting Of citi-
zens here last night and promised
early action in regard to improving
the Georgetown road from Clarendon
to the west end OF the town. Lack
Of both funds and material has han
dicapped road work. The supervisors
have purchased new stone crushers
and will co their own quarrying.
These machines are now being deliv-
cred and first work will be to COM
plete the road from Halls Hill to
East Falls Church The Ballston
road Is the next in order and should
be finished by December 1, accord
ing to DeLashmutt President Gar
land S. Kendrick presided at the
meeting, which was attended by more
than a hundred citizens.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-15
ITCHING ECZEMA
DRIED RIGHT UP
WITH SULPHUR

Any breaking out of the skin.
even iery. itching eczema, can be
quickly overcome by applying a lit
tie Mentho-Sulphur. says a noted
skin specialist. Because of its germ
destroying properties, this sulphur
preparation instantly brings ease
from skin irritation, soothes and
heals the eczema right up and
leaves the skin clear and smooth.
1t seldom fails to relieve the tor
ment and Disagreement. Sufferers
from skin trouble should get a little
jar of Mentho-Sulphur from any
good druggist and use 1t like a cold
cream
The Washington herald., 1921-09-15
PLAN TO REMOVE
GERMAN U-BOAT
Will Salvage Submarine That
Sunk on Way to Bomb
ing Tests.

NORFOLK. Va. Sept. 1.-THE
mine sweeper Falcon will leave here
shortly for Lynnhaven Roads for the
purpose of raising the ex-German
submarine, U-11l. The submarine
while being towed with two others,
accidentally sunk in the Roads
while on the way to the bombing
grounds. just off the capes, recent
ly. 1t was supposed that her sea-
cocks were open
Lieut.. Comdr. F. NJ. Earle OF the
Portsmouth Navy Yard, will be In
charge of the salvaging operations
The submarine will be raised, towed
out to sea and sunk in deep water.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-15
Upper Marlboro
Farmers Worry
Over Dry Weather

UPPER MARLBORO, Nd. Sept.
14.-Upper Marlboro Is In the grip
Of the worst drought in years. No
rain OF consequence has fallen since
May. residents say.
Crops as a result are drying UP
and the farmers stand to lose
heavily. At Baden there was a
heavy rain a few days ago which
It is said, will mean the saving OF
considerable late crops.
The vicinity of Forestville and
Landover has also recently been
favored with rains which have
aided the farmers, but Upper Marl-
boro folk say their town seems &c
have been forgotten in the matter
Of rain.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-15
Ballston Church Elects
ReU. P.L P0LDLes Pastor

BALLsoN. Va, Sept. 14.-At a
meeting Of the vestry Of st. Georges
Episcopal Church last night, It was
announced that the Rev. Paul l..
Powles, recently of Hagerstown, Md,
accepted the call as rector Of the
church to fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation Of the Rev. w. B.
Everett jr. The Rev. Powles is a
graduate Of the Virginia Theological
Seminary. He will conduct the serv-
ices next Sunday morning.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-15
Petersburg Flock
Will Offer Pastor
$4,000 in Salary

PETERSBURG, Va, Sept. 1.-THE
highest salary paid any minister in
Virginia. and possibly IN the South,
will be offered by the congregation
OF Trinity Methodist Church here
when the church building. now under
construction. Is completed, accord
ing to members Of the congregation.
1t is stated that the minister called
to the pastorate will be paid $4,000
per year and that he will be provided
with an assistant pastor at $4,000
per year.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-15

was delivered to financial clerks al
the police and Juvenile courts dur
ing the year, the report shows.
"Safety Week. Effective.
Reduction of 10 per cent in acci-
dents reported as the result of a
safety week." inaugurated in No
vember. 1920, was noted in the re-
port.
Twenty-Five policemen were PEN
stoned. Two. Preston Bradley and
Samuel Hayden, were killed in
action, and eight died during the
year. The police forcs now con.
sists of 91S individuals, or one
private for each 572 residents. Sub
tracing the number of men de-
tailed to the White House, en-
bassies, and on special details,
there is but one private for each
1.244 residents, the report shows.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-15
Gas Masks Approved
For District Firen,en

Purchase Of six gas masks and
two oxygen helmets for the fire de-
partment at a cost of approximately
WOO was recommended to the Com
missioners yesterday by Fire Chief
Watson. Money for immediate pur-
chase Is available.
One hundred masks, which, will
supply every engine house, will be
purchased soon. If the masks prove
satisfactory, Watson said.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-15
Argonne Victim Buried.

PARKERSBURG, W. Va, Sept. Il.
The funeral of Corp. John Kenneth
Christopher. who enlisted In the Ma
rine Corps in Wheeling in June 1917,
and was killed in the Argonne For
est November 1, 1918, was held yes
terday. He was a son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Christopher. The American
Legion was in charge. He was at
tached to the famous Fifth Regiment.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-15
TlUo Held as Accessories
To Murder at Petersburg

PETERSBURG, Va. Sept. H.
Norman Haydt and William Hardy.
young white farmers. OF Dinwiddie
County have been arrested and
lodged in the Dinwiddie jail, charged
with being accessories to the murder
Of Tom Lewis Thursday. Lewis wife
is charged with the crime.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-15
Picnic on Potomac.

FREDERICKSBURG. Va. Sept IL
Scholars. teachers and officers Of the
Zion Methodist Sunday School OF
Spotsylvania Court were transported
Tuesday IN automobiles and trucks TO
Smiths Wharf on the Potomac River,
for a days outing Seventy-nve at
tended
The Washington herald., 1921-09-15
Gilbert Westfau Dies.

FREDERICKSBURG Va, Sept. IL
Gilbert Westfall formerly of River
side farm, in Stafford County, two
miles from Fredericksburg, died at
his home in Rochester, N. Y. Septefn-
Der IL, aged 70 years. His wife. two
sons and one daughter. survive. The
daughter Is Mrs. E. G. Barnum, of
Spotsylvania County.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-15
Churches to Convene.

HYATTSVILLE, Nd, Sept. IL
Several hundred delegates from
Protestant churches throughout
Prince Georges County are expected
to be in attendance when the
fourteenth annual convention of the
Prince Georges County Sunday
School Association convenes in the
Presbyterian Church here tomorrow
morning.