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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-10-05
THE WEST NOTTINGHAM AcAD.
ENVY. CoLORA. MD.

The West Nottingham Academy,
located near Colora. Nd, adjoining
the West Nottingham Presbyterian
Church, has entered upon another
successful year, under the leadership
of Prof. w. X. Cumming, A. M,
Headmaster.
1t was organized in 1741 by the
Rev. Samuel Finney, a foremost edu-
Gator of his day, and conducted in a
log building, located near Rising Sun,
Md. "Tho the place where this build
ing stood is forgotten, it matters lit
tie, for the reputation Of the master
and many of his pupils is so illustri-
Gus that it will endure while sound
theology, brilliant scientific acquire
ments, and pure craftsmanship are
respected and appreciated. Among
the many distinguished men that re-
ceived their early education at Fin
leys School (West Nottingham Acad-
emy) the names of DR.. Benjamin
Brush, so well known by his connec-
ton with the University of Pennsyl-
vania, John Archer, who graduated
from Princeton and afterward stud
led medicine and was the first grad
uate of regularly constituted med
ical institution in this country; this
medical school was called The Phila-
delphia College of Medicine, now the
medical department of the Univers-
ity of Pennsylvania; the Rev. John
sioners that assisted in adjusting
the boundary lines between Maryland
and Pennsylvania, born in the Eighth
&c ri0 or ps.sI
are among the most eminent"
From the beginning of its history
to the present the Academy has
graduated boys and girls who have
successfully conducted themselves in
the various professions and branches
of business
The location of the institution Is
ideal for health and study. 1t is re-
moved from the distraction of city
and town-a school in the country.
"A boy or girl can get splendid
equipment here for college and BUSH
ness. "The expenses are very low.
The simple lifep ervails. "Plain liv-
ing" and "high thinking" is the rule.
The Academy maintains three col
lege graduates as Highs chool teach
ers. An Eighth Grade is also main
tanned.
A systematic course of Bible Study
is given by the pastor of the West
Nottingham Church.
The Trustees of the Institution are
leading laymen and clergymen of
Maryland and the District of Column
bia. Visitors to the school will be
received cordially and given an OPP
portunity to look over the buildings
and grounds, and also visit the class
rooms and Judge of the efficiency Of
management and teaching.
J. j. HANNA
Yours sincerely
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-10-05
SeIf.Loadinn Rifle.

\ That perfectly strong and well.
designed navy rifle for one of the bat
tle-ships would unlock its massive
breech and open itself when fired with
the light charges used for saluting, bat
when used with the high-pressure full
service charges would remain as firmly
locked as the vault of great city
bank during the hours of darkness, is
an interesting fact revealed by Capt
Edward G. Crossman in Popular Me-
chanics.
The resulting line of Investigation
terminated in the application for a
patent by Commander Blish on a form
of breech-locking device for big and
little guns which would remain firmly
locked during the high and dangerous
pressure of the explosion in the gun
chamber. but would then unlock itself
and permit the breech to open when
the pressure had fallen to a safe point,
and the projectile had left the barrel.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-10-05
ONE RIDE ENOUGH FOR nm
Tramp, Tells Of Experience on the Cow.
Catcher, Which He Doesn't Care
to Repeat.

u rode cowcatcher just once"
said Frisco. "Never again, unless I
have to. 1t was out Of Eldorado, KAN,
over the Missouri Pacific.
while the engine was in the station,
l pipes the engineer comm out of his
cab with little broom, and see him
dust the cowcatcher Off nice and clean
with it. thinks to myself: We'll,
amt that fine! He's dustin her of
for me- So when his back was turned,
I hops on.the cowcatcher and crouches
under the oyerhang Of the boiler.
Il got by with it. Nobody saw me,
and when the engine snorted out, there
wasyours truly smilin' like basket Of
chips on the cowcatcher. But didn't
smile long. That engine was pas
senger engine and kicked up an awful
wind. Open yer mouth, and she'd blow
you wrong side out, and so cold she
felt like an icicle laid against your eye
balls"
Didn't hit anything, did your"
"Oh, boy Wait a minute I'm comm
to that Well as / sat there sIappin'
myself, tryin' to keep warm, the head
light sprayed out across the prairie and
attracted all the bugs in Kansas. MY
mouth and eyes and shirt got full of
'em, and them big, shiny, black bugs
hurt, too, when they hit you between
the eyes, The light was so bright
could see big, bloaty hop toads pantin'
along between the rails 25 yards ahead.
'"Purty >soon, quarter mile away,
at q crossing, I see an old white cow
with her calf standin' on the track.
The light didn't seem to bother her
none. She just stood there munchin'
her cud and blinkin' as we bore down
on 'her. The old engine began tootin'
like you hear 'em on New Years eye.
l sort O. slid down on the back of my
neck and h'isted my heels up In the
air SOS bossy would hit them first.
Well, just before we reached her, she
ambled calmly off the track, fiickin' her
tail, and the calf nosin' her In the
tanks as she went.
"Say, l was so weak for little while
| couldn't sit up. just laid there on
my neck prayin' for strength. Don't
never mention cowcatcher to me
again. 1t makes me nervous to talk
about it."-From Adventures of
Scholar-Tramp" by Glen Mullin, in the
Century Magazine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-10-05
FIRE TAX NOTICE

AS Secretary & Treasurer of the
Farmers & Mechanics Mutual In
surance Association of Cecil County,
Incorporated, I hereby give notice
that under date of September g.,
1923, an Assessment of 25 cents on
the 500, on a basis of S, all higher
rates in proportion, was orderad by
Board of Directors of the sail AS
ISOLATION, to meet losses of Mary d.
Armstrong, d. Thomas Stump, Will
liam H. Husfelt, Samuel w. Fitz-
gerald, H. S. Ireland G Brother,
Henrietta Lamden, and Michael Dor
sey and other small fires and ex-
penses thereof. to be finally due and
payable ON or before November s.,
1923.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-10-05
They 'FESSED UP
Malefactors No Match for Stern
Chief Riggs
But for sope Strange Reason Rail-
road Detective Seemed to Be Dis
pleased Over the Affair.

|
After six months Of hard work Spe-
cial Agent William Boulton and his
assistants rounded up the three lead
ers of gang of box-car thieves at
Drowsyville, on the M. & M. airline.
The gang had pillaged thousands Of
dollars worth of silk and other valu-
able merchandise and disposed Of the
plumber to a "fence" that the agents
had been unable to locate The roads
agents had caught the three men In
the Drowsyville yards, part Of the
plumber in their automobile near sid
ing. 1t was clear case of burglary
and grand larceny, and other thefts
Of which the agents had evidence
would make such along term in the
pen that when the defendants got out
their years Of "pernicious activity"
would be over. Boulton took his three
prisoners to Doc Riggs, chief Of po-
lice or marshal Of Drowsyville.
"We caught 'em in a box car last
night, Doc" explained the special
agent for the road. They're bad eggs.
This narrow-eyed guy Is 'Squinty
Mike the boss Of the gang. Hold 'em
tight, and we'll be back Wednesday
and take 'em over to the county seat
Chief Riggs put an armed guard in
the Jail corridor, with instructions to
"shoot to kill" If one Of the prisoners
attempted to break out.
The agents left town and were busy
all day Tuesday cleaning up some
loose edges Of the case so as to make
conviction certain when the trial came
on. Wednesday morning Special
Agent Boulton was back in Drowsy-
Vile, where he was smilingly greeted
by Chief Riggs.
SLOWS our menu" asked Boulton.
"Say, we got a confession out Of
'em!" said the exulting chief.
".You did?"
"Yes; got in the cell with Squinty,
told him we had the goods on him and
that 1t would save him lots of trouble
If he came across and made clean
breast of It,"
"Well?"
SWELL" said the chief. "Squinty laid
his hand on my shoulder and says:
'Pard, you've treated me white. and I'll
tell, but you're the only man on earth
who could a-got 1t from me with a
jack-screw.' And he up and told me
ALL"
"Told you all what?" reminded Boul-
ton hoarsely.
"All what you said-thet he'd been
riding in box cars"
"Great snakes!"
eyes, and took 'em before the
squire, and all Of 'em pleaded guilty,
and paid dollar and costs-Squinty
was mighty nice about it, and he shook
hands"
/. "Are they gomez"
"Sure! Didn't tell you they plead
ed guilty and paid up? What are you
going on hathaway forT-Edgar
White in the Boston Herald.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-10-05
Hardly to Blame.

Recently gained considerably in
weight. On the main street at theater
time my daughter turned to look in a
window, and wondering why l Gid not
answer she looked back, and there /
lay fiat on my face.
Two thin young men ran to pick me
up, but to no avail. and one, a big sigh
escaping, said to my daughter. I'm so
sorry, but can't bulge her."
His contrition was genuine and my
daughter went into gales of laughter.
Exchange.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-10-05
Quick Change.

A Broadway tobacconist has hit
upon scheme for making change
which serves the double purpose Of
saving time for his clerks and pleasing
the customers Whenever man. max
ing purchase amounting to dollar
or less, lays down SIS BILL he receives
whatever silver may be coming to him
to make up dollar, together with a
neatly folded packet containing four
crisp 81 bills, fresh from the bank, en-
circled'hy little paper slip, similar to
that used by banks in making up large
packs Of currency. On this slip is
printed $780," together with the name
of the firm.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-10-05
= - - - -
Ehe Hit That Eailad.

/ sing In q vested choir in church
in my home town where we end each
hymn by singing, "A-men."
Not long ago visited girl friend
@f mine and on Sunday went to church
with her. ! sat next to a gentleman
she had been anxious to have me meet.
] sang Justify on the first hymn. think
ing all the time how much of an i'm
precision ! must be making. At the
close of the hymn l ended with
"a-pen." discovering too late that /
was the only one singing it.-Ex-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-10-05
Didn't Have the Three.

One morning on my way to school
I stopped at the post office. I told the
postmistress ! wanted to get a money
order. She got the pad for me to fill
out, and was ready to fill out the order
when remembered that did not
have the three cents extra to pay the
fee. I was quite confused, and told
her I would pc In at noon to get one
insteal, she gave me questioning
look, and think she knew the rea-
aaA.-Exchange.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-10-05
What's a Coil. Anyway

Proving the oft-repeated assertion
that fiivver will go regardless Of
whether II has an engine: A proud
owner--for the moment chagrined-
limped into service station andbegged
repair remedy. He suggested coils
and the man tested all four Of them.
Then he started the motor and 1t ran,
hut q bit unevenly. He Inspected vari-
Gus parts and scratched his head in
perplexity, A grin appeared and the
repair man ambled over to his bench
and replaced the two coils he had for
gotten,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-10-05
Sentiment in Postmarks.

A bit Of sentiment in high places is
revealed by mail received in Detroit
from Toronto. Postage stamps on the
letters are Cancelled by this iRscrip-
ton: "Write home often and help
keep the family together. Detroit
News
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-10-05
CLAIMS ITS OWN
Old Ocean Wipes Out South
Carolina Coast Town.
Advancing Atlantic Long Ago Took
Over the Little City of Edfngs-
Vile, Summer Resort.

Most of the barrier islands of the
South Carolina coast are wild and
lonely places. Some of them are lone
lier today than they were IS or 100
island, where / have often fished in
the surf, which was once the site of
a town.
Here stood Edingsville the summer
home of the prosperous planters who
farmed the fertile soil of larger islands
lying between the more southerly bar
rier isles and the mainland and who
lived like lords on their fine planta-
tions, where they grew the best long
staple cotton In the world.
There were three churches, 1t is
said, and more than sixty houses in
Edingsville, some Of them large.
three-storied structures, handsomely
finished, with carved mantles and fine
woodwork, for the landowners of the
coast were of the best blood Of the
South, and some of them were men
of great wealth as wealth was reck-
oned then.
Today scarcely a trace of their lit
tie seaside city remains. A few short,
broken posts projecting from the sand
at low tide, here and there litter of
loose bricks washed about by the
waves, some fragments Of the old
"tabby" concrete in common use in
those days-only these are left to tell
the story. Long ago, no man now liv-
ing knows just when, the ocean be-
gan to march against the town, and
year after year it advanced, inch by
inch, foot by foot, steadily and relent-
lessly.
The disastrous ending of the Civil
war, reducing most Of the planters
from affluence to proverty, had al
ready dimmed Edingsville's gayety,
and the invading ocean seemed bent
upon completing the destruction which
war had begun. Finally great hur-
ricane in the seventies or eighties
accounts vary as to the date-sent
giant breakers. surging through the
place, and the planters realized that
1t was no longer safe to trifle with
the Atlantic.
Most Of the remaining houses were
dismantled for the sake of the good
lumber in them; and now, the sea hav-
ing continued its slow onward march,
a man might walk from end to end of
Edingsville beach and never guess
that out where the long rollers are
curling once stood three rows of
dwellings, extending for nearly three
miles along the sands.
"A have caught many a channel bass
where the village houses once stood,
and have seen great sharks swim
over the site of the town, and herds
Of porpoises plunge and roll In the
breakers where. half century and
more rago, men and women walked
along the sandy streets; and some
moonlit night in June l am going
down to this beach and hide among
the dunes and see big turtle come
up out of the surf. have found
turtle trails there, and I can see the
turtles themselves If take the treu
bic to look for them in the season of
turtles.
1t will be worth the trouble, for
can think of few sights more strange
than the sight Of one of these ar
mored. barnacle-incrusted sea mon;
sters coming up in the night out of
Edingsville's watery tomb.-Herbert
RaveneI Sass in Harper's Magazine.
u
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-10-05

1t is usually the gentleman that
gets the hot end of gentlemen's
agreement.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-10-05

"If any person shall refuse or me-
glect to pay his or her tax on or be-
fore that date his or her property
shall not be protected by this AS
ISOLATION until said tax is paid"
e. D. CARHART,
Secretary & Treasurer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-10-05
A Good Physic.

When you want physic that is
mild and gentle in effect. easy to
take and certain to act, take Cham
berlain's Tablets. They are
excellent.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-10-05
FOR SALE OR RENT

I5a acre farm on Telegraph Road Ia
the Ninth District, known as Allen Farm,
recently purchased by David ]. Phipps
Apply to
ALBERT D. MAcKEY, Atty.
Elkton, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-10-05

Many men who wouldn't commit
larceny will cheerfuliy steal a busy
mans time. - !.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-10-05

People who complain that they are
not understood are already too well
understood.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-12
WILL BUILD ORpHANAGE
rssnsa Giss Isad ea sRisss sf Ahss' ham FoF Hsme Tor ieoe Amea, iaa Child Refugees,

Beirut, Syria, feh. lss-The French government has giyen 10 the Near East relief tract Of land si the sas called 'RiveF Of Abraham" an which viii he established an eFphahage for i,eae Armenian gin refugees from Anatoiia.
 The institution. which will he in charge af Mrs w, R, denneNay of Seattle, Wash, will comprise fenF dormitaries, a large hospital and an industrial school, The site is on the seashore. 90 miles north of Beirut Although historically important, the land has heen nnaeennied since 1911. when landslide destroyed the village of Afka with a loss Of I0a lives,
 In Roman times, temple to Venus and Adonis was located there, The region is famous because al certain seasons of the year the river is color cd red with mineral matter which the aneients believed to he the blood Of Adonis spilled hy wild boar,
New Britain herald., 1923-02-12

ORKNEY AND SHETLAND by John G. Heddle, Noodle Flett and T. Mainland.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-12
TIE BOOK OF wAsnINaroN b,

THE BOOK OF WASHINGTON hy Robert shackieton.
 "Mr shackleton has added another to the attractive series of books on American cities. He has taken ID its various outstanding features, build ings, streets and institutions and de- seribed them with liberal aeeompani- ment Of anecdote, He had added io his text n large number Of photo graphs and pen and ink drawings,
 Literary Review
New Britain herald., 1923-02-12
NINE ACCUSED OF MURDER
second Herrin Massacre Trial Opens
 At Marian Today

Marion. IT,. Feb. is, - Nine men, charged with murder growing out Of the iierrin. IT,, mine riots last June were to go on trial in Williamson county circuit court today. They are specifically charged with killing Ans tonio Mulkayiich Of Erie. Pa, guard at the Lester strip mine.
 The disorders resulted from an at- tempt to open the mine with non- union labor during the coal strike. Four Of the defendants were acquitted at an earlier trial in connection with another death. One of those 10 be tried is Hugh Willis. miners union of- fcial.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-12
DISCUSS RUHR SITUATION

Paris, Feb. i2. - tBy Associated Press)--Gen. Degoutte. who spent part of the weekend in Paris. had long conferences with President Mill lerand. Premier Poincare. Marshal roch and Minister of War Maginot at which every aspect of the Ruhr situa- ton was discussed.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-12

NEW HAIR CULTURE by E. A. Mac fadden.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-12
literary RslieN

the STehilaets literary RelisN-
  HAsSAA, the story 0f issSan ef Rag dad, and hoN ne came te make the golden tourney % samaFAsRd by J, F, fleekeE
 "A delightfnl piece of fansiful writ ing, eheQnened with surprises of incl dent and character, aniekehed Nlsh aTtfll ineengFniiies, melodieus with lyrical Rassages iR verse as m prose,
 Nation < Athsaaeum'
  HISTORY or THE FREE CHURCH MAN CALLED THE RRoMAisfs AND PII.GRlM FATHERS iA HOLLAND hg T. q, sehsffer, b'h' HORNY HANDS AND HAMMERED FLR0Ns hY Whiting Williams
 '''fhe antheF tells of his WaTk lR the coal aRi iFAn mines and steel plants Of France, which he nnaeHieek ih the helief that aR understanding of The thoughts and feelings of those work men might be useful ia The iaheFlhg men Of other countries"
 A. i.' 4. noekiis'' noun oF MAGIC AND OTHER POEMS by William Nicholson and William Henry Davis,
  JUDGING HUMAN CHARACTER by Harry Levi HNliingworth,
 ''The hook, which is intended for the general reader teacher, or stu dent, for the business man or person mel worker. gives survey of tho nrins eipai methods Of judging human char aeter, namely, letters af application photographs, applicants own esil' mates of their characteristics. per sonal interviews. letters CT. recon mendaiion and testimonials" THE ENLARGEMENT OF THE SALES ORGANIZATION by Fred erie 4, Russell.
 A NEGLECTED ERA by Edith Ross Braley,
 "A presentation Of Jewish history from the time of Ezra and Nehemiah to the destruction Of the city or Jeru' salem by Titus. covering four eentur- les. concerning which the records Of the Bible are practically silent" THE NEW ROSWELL by R. M. Free man.
 some account of tho present pur- suits and conversations of samuel Johnson now in Elyliumm. compend- ..rg n number Of Illuminating obser- vations by him upon current earthly matters"
 NEW HAIR CULTURE by B. A. Mac fadden.
 ORKNEY AND SHETLAND by John G. Heddlc, Noodle Flett and T. Mainland.
 OUTLINES OF CHILD STUDY by E. C. Grucnberg
 Prom a study or characteristics child development made by members of the Federation of Child Study. the editor has set forth n constructive of rational treatment-pur- pose knowledge, and sympathy - in the place Of rationalized impulse - impulse. ignorance and friction - in the training of children. He deals with various stages Of development, forces and experiences that influence the conduct and attitude of children and of conditions favorable to whole some development - all problems which with those who work with children have to cope" THE PRovINCETOwN BOOK by
New Britain herald., 1923-02-12
Fiction

Fiction HILL OF DREAMS by Arthur Ma
 chen.
 This novel relates the strange and mystic adventures of boy on the quest or artistry"
New Britain herald., 1923-02-12

THE NEW BOSWELL by R. M. Free
 man.
 some account of tho present pur suits and conversations of Samue Johnson now in Elyliumm. compend ..ng number Of Illuminating obser vations by him upon current earthl, matters"
New Britain herald., 1923-02-12
Nanor M paina smllh.

Nancy N. Psiae smith. .
 "A series Of sketches 0f the 10Nn, past and present, ef the history, the traditions the people, the geography, ths natural hosiery Of Cape cod,H REPR EsENfAfiNF ONE ACT PLAYS by M, j. Moses
 "A collection of ORe-aet plays for the little theater which brings togethr CT some novel dramas from unusual sources"
 ROME AND THE WORLD TO-DAY
 hy HeFnert Spencer HadleY,
 nPr0f, Hadley has drawn m lhis volume an exhaustive picture or .hs situation that existed ln the Roman empire m the last half century or the Pagan era with the end that the points of analogy between that period and the world today may be prenlahly brought to view, Prof Hadieys book sill merit atten.ion because or HIS lucid presentation of an interesting period of Roman history"
 Christian Science Monitor, SPEEDS AND POWERS by C. r. A.
 Fyfe,
 THE THEORY OF MIND AS PURE
 ACT by Giovanni Gentle THE WAY OF POETRY by John
 Drinkwatsr
 "An anthology for young readers Mr, Drinkwaler has chosen Tor II the motto, Poetry is beautifully like ute itself in seeming nol 10 change yet always being new There are as mod ern poets as Harold Munro and J. c' Squire, included. not forgetting ihe better known Georgians and several poems Of Mir. Drinkwaters own, There arc many poems Of animals ana birds, and many hueolically simple"
 Literary Review. WONDERS OF MISSIONS by Caro-
 line Atwater Mason.
 WOOD AND FOREST by William
 Moves
 YESTERDAY AND TODAY by Ralph
 II. Nevill.
 Informal talks Of the quips ana cranks Of London society, Of the ways of the old aristocracy and the wiles Of the nouveau riche, Of the country house life of yesterday and the pres ont misfortunes on ancestral acres, oi old and new days in the celebrated London clubs and the chances that time has wrought in the old land marks"
 Fiction HILL OF DREAMS by Arthur Ma chen. | This novel relates the strange and mystic adventures of boy on the quest or artistry"
 THE OLD HOUSE by Cecile Tormay. Tt is, in fine, a distinguished and eautiful work of fiction. meriting that burst of critical and popular en- thusiasm which greeted it's appear ance in Hungary some years ago. SAGE by H. S. Drago and Joseph Noel.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-12
ID R I N K AYERS SODA WATER

Take home largo bottle of lemon and line-somcthing you will like-- it's delicious.
 Three size bottles-5e, fOc, 15c.