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Newark post., 1922-12-20
ELKTON-- and Cecil Cuunty

Malcolm Cochran, a prominent |
resident of Middletown, Del, has re-
,pntlv purchased the former Potter
farm near Earlville from Mrs. Annie
veasely, of Baltimore. The price was
reported as S19,350.
Pp.assessment of all Cecil County
Droperty has been completed at the
instance of the State Tax Commission
.rd MANY and loud are the protests
smsnating from the farmers OF the
eonrtv, The new assessment creates
much higher valuation and inciden-
tally heavier taxes. The increase, ac-
cording to the tillers of the soil, is
far out of proportion to the selling
value of the land.
Rev D. J. Given, of Northeast, was
mn down near his home one day last
week bv an automobile and suffered
severe bruises, but no serious injuries.
binding headlights of an approach
mo car caused the accident, it was
said
The Civil Service Commission has
certified Oliver C. Giles, Democrat,
vesent encumbent, and George M.
Evans, Republican, eligibles for ap-
uOintment as postmaster in Elkton.
The Office pays $2500 year.
The Susuuehanna River is frozen
over from shore to shore opposite
Port Deposit, for the first time this
year,
The Bureau of Animal industry
reports an outbreak of hog cholera on
the farms of Walter H. Shriver, War
wick; Richard OFT, near Elkton, ano
Peter OFT, Locust Point.
Seven indictments were found by
the Grand Jury last Thursday ana the
cases will go to Court. Among those
indicted were: Leao Mccarthy, charg
ed with making books on horse races
in Perryville; Harry Jackson, also O.
Perryville, charged with non-suppor
Of his wife; George Ford, local con
,roo4o,, e., , ,,,;,,,;p.l assault upOl
Herbert Lewis; and Harry Hall, Har
V Harvey, Charles Biddle, all o
Northeast, and Robert Vandiver, o
Havre de Grace, for violation OF tn
State ducking laws.
The feature case to go before a Jur
for trial was that of John Harris, o
Chesapeake City, who was toun
guilty of shooting David Fillinghan
The trouble, as usual, was the eterns
Triangle, and Harris decided that nj
wife was to familiar with Fillinghan
Judge Wickes fined Harris 500 an
the costs of the case.
The most important criminal cas-
on the docket was tried Friday OF las
week and it was completed IN Oh
court session. The case was that
'ohn Coleman, Wilmington Negr
with the murder of Mrs. Ella Harr
ata dance in Cecilton last June. III
Jury, after a short deliberation, tour
ne accused guilty of murder IN u
uSt degree without capital punlsl
nent' Upon receiving this decisio
'acge Wickes sentenced Coleman to
ie term in the State penitentlar
'aS case caused considerable intere
" he county seat and the court roo
was crowded. Thirteen children
%t murdered woman were present
The trial.
az. White, Rowlandville, may ha'
nave his hand amputated, the r
Newark post., 1922-12-20

While William Scott was driving to
Wilmington Saturday his car skidded
into telephone pole at Marshallton,
and was badly wrecked. His nose was
broken and he was much shaken up
and bruised.
Newark post., 1922-12-20

suit of injuries sustained in an auto
mobile accident a year ago. The liga-
ments of his arm were severed by
glass, causing contracting of the
muscles.
A meeting of citizens of Betterton
was held last Thursday evening when
the project of establishing ferry be-
tween Betterton and Havre de Grace
was discussed. F. S. Groves, of the
Ericsson Steamboat Line, will super.
wise the work, which will begin in the
spring.
Newark post., 1922-12-20

Mrs. Nellie Wollaston has been
visiting New Garden, Pa, relatives.
ART. 58- 12.2O,22- JAK
Newark post., 1922-12-20

One day last week Fletcher Will
liams' milk truck decided to take a
trip on it's own accord. He had left
it standing on Delaware Avenue and
when he looked for it he found it up
against the ice plant, complete
wreck. AS to how it got in gear is
still a mystery to Fletcher but any
way he had to get new chassis.
Newark post., 1922-12-20

Mrs. Linford Webster, of Collamer,
Pa, has been visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Eastburn.
Newark post., 1922-12-20

Mr.. R. G. Buckingham, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. l.. Eastburn and Mr.. William
Hanna were dinner guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. D. M. Buckingham of Hockessin,
on Sunday.
Newark post., 1922-12-20

Mr.. and Mrs. AL. Harkness, of Will
mington were the recent guests of the
formers father, Mr.. William Hark-
ness.
Newark post., 1922-12-20
PLEASANT HILL

Leola Council No. IA, D. of P. will
hold an oyster and poultry supper in
Red Mems Hall at Union, Saturday
evening, January 6, 1923. Supper sc
cents. Ice cream, cake and homemade
candies for sale.
Newark post., 1922-12-20

Last Friday evening meeting OF
the citizens of the town was called te
form a Board of Trade.
Newark post., 1922-12-20

Mr.. and Mrs. John Thomas, of Will
mington were recent guests Of tn
latter's mother, Mrs. Ella Baldwin.
Newark post., 1922-12-20

Mr.. William Hanna, of Chicago, ILL.,,
spent a few days recently with Mr.
and Mrs. j. Leslie Eastburn.
Newark post., 1922-12-20

The public schools will close Frida!
for the holidays. An extra week will
be given on account of the scarcity O.
coal.
Newark post., 1922-12-20
Elkton Personals

Mr.. G. G. Strickland is very i'll at
his home on Bow Street.
Mrs. Leslie Timme and her two
children, who for the past few months
have been visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Alexander, left last
week for Alabama, where she will join
her husband.
Newark post., 1922-12-20

The Mems Bible Glass of the M. E.
Church was entertained at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Sloan last
Wednesday evening.
Newark post., 1922-12-20

Albert Ayerst, who has been in
Pittsburgh, Pa, since June, is visiting
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. d. j.
Ayerst until after the holidays.
Newark post., 1922-12-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Sloan spent
the weekend in Sudlersville, Md.
Newark post., 1922-12-20

Mr.. Harry Alexander has been
confined to his home for the past week
with a severe cold.
Newark post., 1922-12-20

., Il. White, Rowlandville, may have
nave his hand amputated, the re-.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-04-05
Answers to Questions

Amy reader can get the answer. to
any question by writing The Palladium
Information Bureau, Frederick J. Hask-
in. director, Washington, d. c. This Of
fer applies strictly to information The
medical and financial matters. 1t does
not attempt to settle domestic troubles,
nor to undertake exhaustive research
plainly and briefly Give full name and
address and enclose two cents In stamps
for return postage: All replies are sent
direct to the tnquirer)
Q. In the reports OF Wall street
brokerage firms going to the wall, the
announcement is made that the prob
able cause was "bucketing orders"
What does this mean?-'O. L. X.
A. The word "bucketing' is derived
from bucket shops" Bucket shops
are run by irresponsible brokers, not
members of any stock exchange, and
do a marginal business upon one dol
lar a share and upwards. AS matter
of fact, in the case of "a bucket shop,
the stock itself is usually not pur-
chased or sold for the customer. When
an order has gone through the machin-
cry of bucket shop and been accept
ed by the same, theoretically execut-
ed it has been "bucketed." No actual
purchase or sale takes place, the brok-
er must pay losses If the customer has
guessed the right way, and vice versa
if the opposite. "Bucketed" is used
to denote the handling by a legitimate
stock exchange broker of his custom
er's accounts on bucket shop methods.
@. Are fish scales of any use COM
mercially?-R. ].
A. Great quantities of fish scales
are used in making artificial pearls.
Q. What does the slang term "a
quarter horse mean?-P. R. X.
A A quarter horse is a term ap-
piled to an individual who can make
spectacular records. but can not be
relied upon for good steady pace in
his undertakings. The term was orig
inally used on the race course, mean
ing horse in race who was capable
of terrific speed for short distance.
such as one-quarter of a mile and who
ended the other three-quarters of the
mile at greatly reduced speed.
O. When was Washington's birth
day first celebrated?-W. w. B.
A. The first recorded celebration of
Washington's birthday occurred in
a., III I'c@s IL was WV
brated there and in other places until
in 1898 it was generally adopted.
Q. Why is the new wireless called
photographic. V. N.
A. The word photograph was coin
ed because radio is an abbreviation for
radiation and the Photograph is the
instrument for radiating electric en-
ergy through air.
@. Is there a Mohammedan church
in the United States?-R. c.
A. A Moslem Mosque has been built
in Highland Park, Mich. The first
magazine for Islam, the 'Moslem Sun
rise" is published there, and the first
Moslem Missioner to America, Mutt
Muhammed Sadiq has his headquar
tiers there.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-04-05
TODAY'S T AK
BY George Matthew Author of "You Cam" "Take It,
THINGS WE ALL CRAVE
/" "Take It," "Up"

the replies hundred thousand
people the thing they most desired What do
thought you will probably PLENTY Of money"
of people ALL Money
exception
direct ALL
of the
thorough human understanding
On such basis is it possible for love to find its
leader
dignified follower
the attributing characteristics
which do honestly belong We want be
without subactng adding And chance
which capable.
simple things that those full mead
ing meanings
appauded o a as S
do the little beter
Everyone love, understanding and appreciation
longings of all
these things that much however believe
ourselves receptive
that which enriched
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-04-05

an effort is on foot to reduce our ration below a
"3" ration.
The Chicago Tribune comments as follows on
the folly of the little navy men:
There are little navy men in congress, and
in the house of representatives they are strong
and influential who insist that the United States
shall throw away the advantages it has gained
1t is apparent to any sensible man that when
competition in the building of battleships has
been stopped it begins more acIItely in the man.
ming Of ships in the training of men, and in the
development of auxilaries.
"The little navy men, going against all reason
and prudence want to reduce the navy personnel
to such an extent that the men will not be eff
fectively trained and the ships cannot be effec-
lively handled.
eff the American representatives in the
Washington conference had agreed to weaken the
navy in this fashion with respect to the British
and Japanese navies they would have been con-
demned as men who had sold out their country.
1t would have defeated the work of the confer
ence. The senate would not have ratified any of
the agreements and in such case the senate
would have been right
"Now it is proposed that congress shall do
this evil thing. 1t is preposterous and ruinous
that it is beyond comprehension"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-04-05
After Dinner Stories

A little girl was entertaining caller
until her mother should appear. She
noticed the callers eye wander to a
switch on the mantel.
1--WE keep that switch for our little
dog" volunteered the child.
Really, and where is your little
dog" inquired the visitor.
I'VE haven't bought ii yet" the 1T
tie girl answered.
Many employers believe that a work
man can vivify the routine of his labor
by visualizing the complete contribu-
ton 10 civilization made possible by
his seemingly unimportant task. To
illustrate the spirit which they are
trying to develop. E. X. Hail. vice pres
ident of the American Telephone and
Telegraph company. recently told the
Academy of Political Science the story
of the third stone cutter-a story old,
hut timely Just at present.
Three stone cutters were working
on a stone. A stranger asked the
first what he was doing.
I'm working for $3.50 a day." he
replied.
'And you?" the stranger asked the
second.
I'm cutting his stone" growled the
laborer.
"When the question was put to the
third stone cutter. he answered, I'm
building a cathedral"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-04-05

labor not, and bear no yoke; we used
to hang such birds as these, long since.
when justice was no joke. But now
there's no such doom as that for those
who butcher fellow guys; the gloomy
hangman's growing fat for lack of well
come exercise. The murderers arc
borne to Jail when first their crimes
have made us stare, and there's some
piffle, flat and stale, about the gallowS
or the chair. And then we turn our
thoughts away, to other gratis. the
coin we chase; and on the street. some
pleasant day. we meet the killers face
to face. They've been paroled CT par
doned out, some witness flunked, some
juror died; some enterprising legal
scout has found a loophole, big and
wide And thus our modern justice
runs where it's concerned with slayer
skates; they're going now to purchase
guns to kill some other delegates.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-04-05
Maintain the Conference Navy

The Washington conference had as its pur-
pose the limitation of naval strength to such a
point that the economic happiness of the great
maritime nations would not be crippled by the
heavy expenditures involved in maintaining ma
val ornaments and Of increasing them to meet
the competition of the powers.
The whole theory of the conference was to
provide an international agreement whereby the
nations would save money and avoid trouble.
This idea was expressed in the 5-53 ratio for the
United States Great Britain and Japan.
The people of the United States believe they
have "5" ratio, and seemingly are unaware that
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-04-05
LARGE ODD FELLOWS
GATHERING EXPECTED
in COLUMBUS, OHIO
(By Associated Press)

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 5. = The
biggest gathering of Odd Fellows in
the history Of Ohio, and one of the
greatest in the country is the way Off
Gals of local lodges describe the jubi-
lee celebration of the 103rd founding
of the fraternity here April 26. 1t is
expected $4,000 members of the order
will be in the city that day.
Distinguished members of the lodge
from this country and Canada are to
be present. President Harding and
Attorney General Daugherty have
been invited. Two of the highest off
Gals in Odd Fellowship will be here,
General George M. Hermiston of Tor
onto, commanding the Patriarchs Mill
tant of the World, and Judge Lucian
]. Eastin, of st. Joseph, Mo-, the grand
sire.
The program for the day consists OF
reception in the morning, twilight
parade, and initiatory exercises in the
evening in the coliseum at the state
fair grounds. There are $50 lodges
in the state and membership of
100000.
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metropolis.

metropolis.
The mayor was born on a farm at
Hunter, Green county, New York, 81
years ago. He lost his parents at an
early age. He was educated in the
public schools and at the New York
law school. He began the practice OF
law in Brooklyn in 1897. 1t was not
until 1905 that he sought political at
tention. That year he ran for mu.
nicipal judge. He became city magis-
trate in 1906 and held that position
until 1914, when he was appointed
judge of the county court. He was
elected to that office in the following
year.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-04-05
WHY STAY FAT?
YOU CAN REDUCE

The answer of most fat people Is
that 1t is too hard, too troublesome
and too dangerous to force the weight
down. Marmola Prescription Tablets
overcome all these difficulties. They
are absolutely harmless, entail no
dieting or exercise. and have the added
advantage of cheapness. A case Is sold
Z at one dollar by all druggists the world
over, or send the price direct to the
Marmola Co, 1912 Woodward Ave-, De-
troit Mich. Now that you know this.
YOU have no excuse for being fat. but
can reduce steadily and easily without
going through long sieges of tiresome
exercise and starvation diet or fear of
bad effects.-Advertisem
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-04-05
Ripping Rhymes
THE SLAYERS
BY Walt Mason

The murderers, in countless scores,
are loafing in a hundred jails, all hop
ing that the prison doors will open
when their luck prevails, No doubt
they think the law is rank that jailS
them, even for time, for pulling Off
some playful prank, like murder, CT
q kindred crime. In coy cells the
slayers sit; and all around them quiet
reigns; red-handed ladies calmly knit
and CORY gents make horsehair chains.
They toll around in gilded ease, they
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-04-05
Memories of Old DAYS
In This Paper Ten Years
Ago Today

County Treasurer Albertson received
notice from the state treasury order
ing him to forward 25 per cent of the
county funds then on hand to the state
treasury. The order was made, 1t is
understood, because the state Golfers
contained but little at the time and it
was imperative that money be secured
from the various counties.
At this time, three days after the
last snow, the sprinkling wagons were
busy on Main street, trying to allay
the clouds of dust which ruined easter
lids" and tempers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-04-05
Lessons in Correct English
DON'T SAY:

DON 7 SAY.
| plan ON going to Chicago.
| beg to submit my report
He was one of those pioneers who
LOCATED in Kentucky.
The automobile is one OF those We.
hicles that is expensive
He is one of those Methodists who
BELIEVES in immersion.
SAY:
| plan going to Chicago.
| beg LEAVE to submit my report
He was one Of those pioneers who
SETTLED in Kentucky
The automobile is one of those We
hicles that ARE expensive.
He is one of those Methodists who
BELIEVE in immersion.
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race in 1924. In
the speech, deliver
ed in Chicago, Hy-
Ian S t a t g d his
views on the four
power treaty, the
league of nations,
the bonus, the tar
if and other ma
tional issues.
Hylan has been
mayor of New York
since January 1918.
His reelection last
fall occurred after
one of the bitterest
mayoralty fights in
the history of the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-04-05
After Dinner Tricks

Two cords are held together, and a
handkerchief is tied about them at the
center. The four ends of the cords are
held by different persons, and at the
command to pull the cords are drawn
right through the handkerchief.
A loop of thread was previously tied
about the cords at the center, but its
presence was kept secret. Just before
tying the handkerchief, the cords were
arranged as illustrated. so, instead of
two cords passing through the knot.
as supposed. each cord comes into the
knot and returns. When all four per-
sons pull, the loop of thread is broken
and the handkerchief drops from the
cords.
COPYRIGHT, 1929. By Public Ledger Compony
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-04-05
Musings for the Evening
PASTORALE

Heigho! good shepherd, hast thou seen
My dearest love, my faery queen?
Methinks so lightly she did pass
Her step ne'er bent the wondering
grass.
What! thou hast not faery seen,
But wandering maid of mortal birth,
Whose tiny feet deep imprints made
In the patient breast of mother earth =?
All, well-a-day, good friend, l yield
Thy homely wisdom's better part;
Mayhap the queen l love and know
Lives but within my lonely heart.
w. S. Crolly
Scientists say there are fourteen
fundamental movements. Tush! There
are more than that in jazz alone.
Charles Unheavy of Grand Rapids,
Mich, ought to be some sort of light
weight champion, we would say.
Philadelphia jury returned a half
pint of evidence and couldn't agree.
Should have given them at least a
quart.
Ankle-length skirts are now the
vogue, but how long is an ankle?
We know spring is here because the
price of vegetables is going up.
He was tall and vigorous. His pres
ence was elegant and he was a gentle
man. He was truly an enticing mar
and his youthful exuberance made
him worshipped by women.
He mot hor-tho uyrono ir
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-04-05

the wrong place Handsome, cheerful,
kind and even-tempered, he loved her.
He married her.
He became morose, suspicious and
unhappy. He aged visibly.
What would happen had he met the
right woman?-Marcel Steinbrugge.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-04-05
GIRL CRUSHED TO DEATH

MT VERNON. Ind, April 5. = The
3-year-old daughter of Joseph Vail,
farmer living near here, was killed
when a wagon loaded with gravel and
driven by an employe of her father,
crushed her body. The child had at
tempted to climb upon the wagon and
fell
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-04-05
BUTTER

To soften hard butter, heat bowl
with boiling water and turn the empty
bowl over the butter. This will not
waste nor impair the taste of the but
ter
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-04-05
Relieves Headache

A little Musterole, rubbed on fore
head and temples, will usually drive
away headache. A clean, white oint-
ment, made with oil Of mustard, Mus
terole is a natural remedy with none
of the evil after-effects so often
caused by internal medicine"
Get Musterole at your drug store.
35 and Csc, jars and tubes; hospital
size, So.
Better Than Mustard Plaster
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-04-05
Who's Who in the
Days News
JOHN +. HYLAN

Political observers see in recent
speech delivered by Mayor John F.
Hylan of New York bid for the Dem
ocratic nomination for the presidential
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-04-05

Is your toilet asking pointedly for
attention-sweeten 1t with Blue Devil.
Advertisement
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-04-05

Women of the Philippines number
4,715,619, only 1874 more than the male
population.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-04-05
MARION is TO HAVE
TOURISTS PARK THIS YEAR
(By ASSOCIATED Press

MARION, Ind, April 5.-Marion is
to have tourists park, it has been
announced. According to Wood Bran
don. chairman Of the park board. the
tract of land which is situated at the
west end of the Highland avenue
bridge in North Marion, and east of
the car tracks along the river will be
ready for tourists.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-04-05

A Japanese contractor is employing
women instead of steam engine to
operate a pile driver
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-04-05

We know spring is here because the
price of vegetables is going up.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-04-13
THE EASTER MESSAGE
TO YOU AND |. 3"

What message does the Easter bring
To you and 2
1t tells that we shall live again
Bye and bye.
No skeptic dare proclaim
To you and |,
That this life is all there is
When we shall die
Each leaf and seed falls to decay
And seems to die,
But springs to brighter life again
So too, may you and |.
The violet wakes from its winter bed
As spring draws nigh,
All nature wakes from its appointed
sleep,
And so shall you and |.
Let not our hearts be troubled
As death draws nigh,
We KNOW that we shall live again
Bye and bye.
Yes, this is the message Easter brings
To you and !.
That with the Risen Christ wen dwell
Beyond the sky
VIM. Goldsworthy.
In the mountains of California