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Evening star., 1923-01-01
Prayer for the New Year
I'VE have come to another new
w year.

AIE nave come TO another new
w year.
Let us enter upon it with
anticipation. remembering the
past. and knowing that ahead
of us are further treasures of
experience and growth.
Strengthen Thou within us,
o our God. the conviction OF
our powerfully power within
us. For we make our own
lives, our own years. As yes
terday was the seed of today.
so the present bears fruit in the
morrow. There is no effect
without cause, nor without SOW
ing of grain can there be any
reaping of harvest. Help us to
SOW the right grain.
We need Thy help, our God.
Fear doth too strongly beset
us, Help us to know Thee, for
with knowledge of Thee faith
shall increase and fear shall
wither away.
We have found Thee in days
that are past-in success and in
failure, in sickness and in
health, in our friendships and
in our loneliness Our hearts
are tender with gratitude. Even
in the presence Of sorrow, pain
and temptation have we felt
Thee. Grant that we may re-
member this and that if in the
New Year these should draw
close we may not thrust them
off rebelliously, but reverently
welcome them. For 10, they
come bearing Thy gifts,
And now We will go about
our work We ask but one
thing-Thyself. For the giving
we thank thee. Amen.
MABEL DILL.
Evening star., 1923-01-01
EDITORIAL DIGEST

worry. The corruption bred by pres
ent enforcement law has become a
civic menace"
The Philadelphia Record points out
that ''all officials have taken oath TO
obey the Constitution and enforce
the laws, and why should Mr.. Upshaw
put any more faith in a second oath?'
But the Baltimore Sun suggests that
Mr.. Cpshaw ought to know that any
man who does not favor total alb
stinence has no conscience that can
be appealed to. The really logical
way to make prohibition prohibit is
TO disfranchise every voter Who will
not take an oath Of allegiance to the
Anti-Saloon League Why not a con-
stitutional amendment to that effect?
II is clear that half measures, can no
longer be depended upon. Let Mr..
Cpshaw introduce the twentieth
amendment at once. Force is the
only way to reduce the wicked 10
subJection"
Evening star., 1923-01-01

few days ago Congress passed
new pension bill. 1t gave few more
dollars every month to each old SOL
dier of the civil war and to the aged
widows of those veterans who have
pitched their tents on the farther
shore
With the passage of that bill comes
startling realization of the passage of
time.
Only few years ago the majority
of men serving in Congress served
also in the field during the troubled
days of sixty years ago-served un-
the stars and bars.
But now? Of all who sit on Capitol
Hill those who marched with Grant
or starved with Lee could be num-
bered on the fingers of one hand.
In the Senate of the United States
there are today but two veterans Of
the civil war. Both are now in the
twilight of life. They are Warren of
Wyoming and Nelson of Minnesota.
In point of service in the Senate
they tie for second place. Both be-
gan their terms of consecutive serv-
ice in 1895, nearly twenty eight years
ago.
One of them, Knute Nelson. is the
second oldest man in the Senate. He
was born in Norway in 1S43. His
only elder in the Senate is Page of
Vermont. whose birthday is twenty
eight days earlier.
Knute Nelson. still hale, hearty and
of vigorous mind. has a treasure. 1t
is dimmed by the touch of time.
faded by the light of many days. He
keeps ii under lock and key, secure
in the attic of his home back in Min
nesota.
Ii is an old coat of blue. 1t was
sleek and new. though. and just the
style for. victorious veteran in the
days when Grants army tramped
down Pennsylvania avenue nearly fifty
eight years ago. The toucnes of gold
which now are tarnished and dulled were
resplendent then; the brass buttons
now black with rust gave back the
sunshine with unsulled polish when
he laid il away.
IT is the coat he wore when he
was mustered out of the Union army.
Not many years ago. Nelson was
host To a group of senators and rep
esentatives at his Minnesota home.
He told them OF the coat and led
them TO the attic.
1T is here" he said as he fun bled
with the stout lock on the old chest.
And presently he brought il out
See here" he said, here is the
lining Mommer this wife. who had
but lately diedD put in it. It's good
coat. still
He held it reverently in his arms
and spoke with great earnestness.
1t was an unusual picture, the old
veteran. with his army coat, standing
there under the sloping roof of the
house. and the group was silent.
Try it on. senator" some one sug-
gested presently.
He took off his coat and by dint of
some exertion managed TO squeeze
Evening star., 1923-01-01
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Evening star., 1923-01-01
Musings of a Motor Con

Hortense Magee arranged a tea,
But not quite unmolested,
For as she fiivvered homeward she,
AS usual. got arrested.
Hortense most any heart could win.
We said, with gentle laughter,
''Why don't you give your parties in
Our station house hereafter?"
Evening star., 1923-01-01

A Chicago man demands alimony
from the woman he seeks to divorce.
A new feminine independence is bring
ing new feminine responsibilities.
Evening star., 1923-01-01

The book kept by the reception COM
mittee at the police station contained
some Of the busiest of the opening
years new leaves.
Evening star., 1923-01-01

If the President of the United
States could shake hands on New Year
day as often as he would no doubt
sincerely like to, he would be marvel
Of physical endurance.
Evening star., 1923-01-01

Sarah Bernhardt again gratifies an
admiring public by turning a threat
en- d obituary notice into new material
for the press agent.
Evening star., 1923-01-01

\ conservative government regards
an occasional cabinet resignation
lumor as preferable 10 the abrupt
cabinet crisis so frequent abroad.
Evening star., 1923-01-01

The preservation of imperial titles
in the HohenzolIern family must. un-
der the circumstances, be regarded as
a trifie untactful.
Evening star., 1923-01-01

The report that Uncle Joe Cannon
had quit smoking was circulated just
in time to head off the annual gifts
of holiday cigars.
Evening star., 1923-01-01

Bergdoll should be peculiarly CRATE
ful to the men who fought to save
country for him to come back to.
Evening star., 1923-01-01

Europe has numerous eminent doc
tors. but is especially in need of
good business doctor.
Evening star., 1923-01-01

Traffic regulations are of no avail in
the case of the driver who has not
learned to keep an eye on the speed
ometer.
Evening star., 1923-01-01

Shooting galleries for women may
come into evidence if the feminine
tendency to use firearms develops.
Evening star., 1923-01-01
A Leader.

''I'm afraid our boy Josh isn't going
to get through college," said Farmer
CorntosseI to his wife.
He said he was leading his Glass;
eyes. But that was in a foot race"
Evening star., 1923-01-01

The Evening Star. with the Sunday morning
edition. Il delivered by carriers within the city
Mt 80 cents per month"; daily only. 4" cents per
month: Sunday only, 20 cents per month or-
drrs may he sent by mail or telephone Main
5000. Collection is made by carriers at the
end of puch month
Evening star., 1923-01-01

"De fact" said Uncle Eben, "dat a
lot o. people has wished you a happy
New Year doesn' relieve you of de
necessity of gittin' out an workin' foh
it on your own account
Evening star., 1923-01-01

Until he got into the movies Will
Hays probably never realized what a
clean, wholesome sport politics is.-
ST. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Evening star., 1923-01-01

Two more Americans have been
killed by Mexican bandits. Why
didn't they try America first?-Syra-
cuse Herald.
Evening star., 1923-01-01

Otto H Kahn asks America to
adopt his plan to ease the allied debt;
and, perhaps, we Otto if we Kahn
Philadelphia Record.
Evening star., 1923-01-01
Experts.

Down in Pennsylvania a man decid-
ed to pull his own teeth.
They bury him-dead from blood
poisoning.
Ever ruin an article or botch job
by trying to do it yourself instead of
haven't you are an exceptionally wise
or Extraordinarily lucky person. This
is an age of specialists.
An old locksmith, asked to itemize
a bill, did it in this way: ITO open
ing safe, IS. To knowing how to open
it, $S5.'
Success has a hard time lodging
the man who becomes an expert in
any line-Buffalo Times.
You can say almost anything with
flowers except please remit."-Hart-
ford Times.
bring out the old Adam like New Year
eve?-Chicago News.
Otto H. Kahn asks America to
adopt his plan to ease the allied debt;
and, perhaps, we Otto if we Kahn
Philadelphia Record.
Two more Americans have been
killed by Mexican bandits. Why
didn't they try America f1rst?-Syra-
cuse Herald.
Until he got into the movies Will
Hays probably never realized what a
ST. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Our governmental system of checks
and balances doesn't work so well any
more. Not enough checks to balance.
Tacoma Ledger.
Evening star., 1923-01-01
TWO SylIabIes Sufficient

''Don't you think Uncle Sam ought
to assert himself as world power?"
''Yes,'' replied Senator Sorghum:
''but not necessarily as a world DOW.
wow-er."
Evening star., 1923-01-01

Business Office. l1th st. and Pennsylvania Ave.
New York Office $50 Nh .Sau st.
Chicago Office: Tower Building;
European Office: 10 Regent St, London. England
Evening star., 1923-01-01

Jud Tunkins says he's law-abiding
citizen, although he doesn't always
succeed in abiding by all the laws at
once.
Evening star., 1923-01-01

Our governmental system of checks
and balances doesn't work so well any
more. Not enough checks to balance.
Tacoma Ledger.
Evening star., 1923-01-01

Odd, isn't it, how nothing seems to
bring out the old Adam like New Year
eye?-Chicago News.
Evening star., 1923-01-01

You can say almost anything with
flowers except please remit.''-Hart-
ford Times.
Evening star., 1923-01-01
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

THEODORE w. NoYEs....... Editor
Evening star., 1923-01-01

WASHING TON, D. C.
.... January l, 1928
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-12-14
RED CROSS NOTES

From Perry Point, where many Of
the Disabled World WaE Veterans lie
suffering. on whose minds and bodies
hardsbips endured and injuries re-
ceiyad have left their sad and indel-
lible traces. comes an appeal which
is as reasonable as it is seasonables
Holly, Crows-Foot, LaYEel and
others Greens for CAristmas Trim
ming, besides $50 wreaths already
made w. are required to bring to
these afiiicted men, little cheer at
Christmas.
Consider what they hava endured
FOR YOU, then give heed to their
simple wants and either, take or send
these to the RED CROSS HEAD
QUARTERS at Perry Point, Md. On
or before December the 22RA
When you mail y0Nr, Christmas
Packages. donN forget to put Christ
mas Seals ON them
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-12-14
ATTENDED INTERSTATE MILK
ASSOCIATION

Rising Sun was represented at the
convention of the Interstate Milk
Producers Association, at the Hotel
Adelphia, in Philadelphia, on Dec. 3
and 4, by E. N. James, ]. Gainor
Reynolds, M. C. Reeder, J. B. Fas-
slit, Levi Balderston and Ralph T.
Wilson. The meeting was attended
by about 400 dairymen from the
Philadelphia territory. Mr.. ]. B.
Miller, President National Milk Pro-
ducers' Federation, and John NC
Spartan, of Pennsylvania, were
among the prominent speakers to ad-
dress the meeting.
The banquet on Monday evening
was attended by about 500 members
and friends of the Association, and
was a very enjoyable affair from
every standpoint.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-12-14
wOoDLAWN.

Rev. Daniel Wilson talked to his
people from a chair, Sunday morning,
for thirty minutes, the first since
his break down last June, taking for
his text the 22nd Chapter of Job,
2lst verse, to the delight Of all who
heard him.
Hopeweil Sunday School will hold
their Xmas entertainment, Christmas
night.
VIM. Miller moved last week from
DR.. Frances farm to the tenant
house of R. K. Rawlings, for whom
he will work.
Mrs. w. B. Clagett spent several
days in Baltimore last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Craig, of North East,
were weekend guests of her sister,
Mrs. VIM. Owens.
Mrs. e. D. Lamden's barn was
raised Friday with thirty men to
help. Mr.. Samuel Gather is the
contractor.
Mr.. Hilton, of Frederick Co., Md,
has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Gil
bert SINNERS.
Mrs. Samuel Churchman and
Sherwood, of Wilmington. spent a
couple Of days with the home folks.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-12-14
ORPHANs, COURT

The Orphans Court Of Cecil Coun-
ty met In regular session Dec.
Present-Hon. James J. MceANley
reelected in November snd desig-
mated by Governor Ritchie to be
Chief Judge; Hon. Milton S. Sentman
reelected, and Hon. Philip M
Groves. who was elected in Noyem-
ber to succeed Hon, William B.
Davis.
Bond Approyed-John B. Bolton,
administrator o. t. q. of Bennetta
M. Bolton.
Accounts Passed-FiFst ana final
preferred account Of George W.
Padley, administrator of Frank e.
Bennett; first and final account Of
Noble P. Benson. and GFeeMe w.
Benson, executors Of p. Frank Ben
son, and distribution struck eA same;
first and fiAal account of George R.
BolteA, administrator of Stella e.
Bolton; second and final account Of
George w Padley. guardian of John
M. Clayton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-12-14
HARDING MEMORIAL WEEK

This week, December 9-16, Is
Harding Memorial week, when Of
ferings will be received throughout
the county for a fitting memorial to
the late President Harding.
The Committee for Cecil County is
as follows:-
County Chairman
Irwin T. Kepler, Elkton.
District Chairmen-
William H. Jones, Cecilton.
John M. Reed, Jr., Chesapeake
City.
3-William ]. Davis, Elkton.
4-Wm. T. Lofland, Elkton, R. d. 3.
5-Robert G. Reeder, North East.
edwin L. Haines, Rising Sun.
David R. Armstrong, Port
Deposit.
A. Grubb, Conowingo.
edwin D. Carhart, North East,
R. D. No. 2.
Any contribution will be gratefully
received, and any donor of one dollar
or more will receive a certificate OF
in The Harding Memoir
ial Association.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-12-14
OYSTER SUPPER A SUCCESS

The oyster supper served by the
ladies of the Aid Society on Thursday
evening last, in the Social Basement
of the new M. E, church fulfilled
every expectation Of being culinary
success.
The Social Basement Of the church
made an ideal place for holding the
affair, giving plenty of room. and pre-
sented a pleasing appearance with
the we'll ARRANGED and charmingly ap-
pointed tables.
The menu was splendid, prepared
in an excellent manner, and nicely
served.
About 800 people enjoyed the re-
past and sa5o were taken in. OF
this sum about $175 was cleared.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-12-14
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

The marriage of A. Ross McDougal.
SON of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. ]. Nc
Dougal, Rising Sun. and Miss Eliza
beth Benjamin, daughter -of Mr.. and
Mrs. Hayes Benjamin, Port Deposit,
took place in the Parsonage Of Hope
we'll M. E. Church on Thanksgiving
Eve, Nov. 2Sth, at o'clock, in the
presence of relatives and friends,
Rev. Daniel Wilson officiating. The
bride was charming in white satin
With embroidered lace trimmings and
carried bouquet of red and white
carnations. Their many friends
wish them happy and long married
life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-12-14
NEWARK BOYS STEAL BOAT

Five young Newark boys, who, it is
alleged, removed a row boat belong
ing to Robert Reed from near the Old
Mill at Cooch's Bridge, and, with the
aid of a confiscated horse and wagon,
hauled It to Newark and later to the
banks Of White Clay Creek near
town, were arraigned before Magis-
trate Daniel Thompson Monday
night on warranta sworn out by Nj.
Reed.
The boys involved in the case were
Dram Smith, William Taylor, James
Taylor, Raymond Widdoes and Thos
Morrison, Fathers of the boys wers
also present, and before the cases
could be called to trial agree to
settle with Mr., Reed for any damage
done, and to have the boat returned.
The boys after taking the boat faith
fully painted 1t, and launched it into
the turbid wasters of the White Clay.
The theft was discovered by Mr.. Reed
three weeks ago, and he had been
hunting high and low for his boat
Newark Post.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-12-14
TO GET ELECTRIC
CURRENT FROM CoNOWINGO


Bids for the construction of a
great dam across the Susquehanna
river, above Conowingo, and the
establishment of a monster power
plant at that point, are said to have
been asked by the, Susquehanna
Power Company.
The new hydro-electric enterprise
is one of the most important in the
country.
Through the establishment of the
plant at Conowingo much electric
current from the McCalls Ferry plant
now used by the Eastern Shore and
Pennsylvania, will be released to
Baltimore, while also Conowingo
will furnished possibly all the light
ing current for the city and much
power current.
OF the output at present, a large
amount of the current goes through
the Northern Maryland Electric Com
pany into Cecil county and other
parts of the Eastern shore supplying
lights and power to Port Deposit
Rising Sun, Perryville, Elkton, North
East, Chesapeake City, Havre de
Grace and other communities.
The Conowingo output will cover
the entire Eastern Shore and will
stimulate agriculture and manufac-
turing in this part Of the State. Z
Much Of the Conowingo current
also will go to Baltimore supplement-
ing the volume from McCall's Ferry.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-12-14
MEMS MEETING

A mems meeting well be held in
the main auditorium Of the new M
E. church Of this town on Tuesday
evening, Dee. Is, under auspices oi
the Mems Bible Glass.
The meeting will be- addressed by
John G. McSparran. of Pennsyl; ania.
Mr.. McSparran is an eloquent speak
er and a fine address may be looked
for.
A general invitation is extended to
every man in the community to attend
and hear Mr.. McSpafFaA.
At the conclusion of the address
refreshments will be served IN the
basement of the church and a social
period enjoyed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-12-14
WEST NOTTINGHAM ACADEMY
NOTES

The Irving Literary Society met
Nov. %. The following program
was given by the school: Song by
school, Reading. by Henry Murphy;
Essay. "The Indians" Ruth Cecil;
Recitation, Elwood Wilson; Song.
Whispering Hope" by I've girls;
Recitation, Stella McGrady; Instru-
mental Selection, Florence Divine;
Reading of PaAer. Lois Mckee; Song
by schools Debate, If you were buy
ing ear would you buy q Ford in
stead Of Chevrolet Negative, Elsie
Kepler and Fred Dunlap; affirmative,
Jane Kirk and Elsie McFaddin.
The Affirmative had the most points
and woN the debate. Many very fine
poiats were brought out by both
sides of the debate. ana we are sure
that the Chevrolet and Ford dealers
would sell pAaFe cars if they we're to
use the good argument made by the
speakers.
Monday morning. Dec. 10, Rev.
Mckee presented some very interest
ing movinx pictures about India to
the ppptls Of the Academy, He took
tAepa on a tour through India in a
native cart. The different classes Of
people were seen, many beautiful
TEMPLES. play grounds, etc.
On Friday night, December IA,
the Sophomore class Of the Academy
will hold box supper at the Ma
graw building, from 1880 0Rtil
10:30.
On Friday afternoeN,. pee "A. all
the parents of the Academy girls and
boys are asAs& to come out at 8
o'closk- To- organize parent-teacher's
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-12-14
EDWARD w. JAMAR

Edward w. lamar, formerly OF
this county and brother Of Reuben
e. and the late DIR. John H. lamar,
died at Sioux City, Iowa, on Nov. G.
When a young man he located in
Chicago, entering the Traffic Depart
ment Of the Chicago & Northwestern
Railroad, in which company he con-
tinued until the time of his death.
After number of years he moved to
Cedar Rapids, Iowa. and from there
to Sioux City, about sixteen years
ago.
He is survived by one SON, Marvin
Hewett lamar, OF Cedar Rapids.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-12-14
ELMEN II. HINsoN

Elmer q. Hinson, former resi-
dent Of Elkton, died suddenly on
Nov. %, while on the street, in Wilm-
ington.
Mr.. Hinson was a son of the late
James Hinsen, farmer of near Elk
ton, ana was So years of age.
He was chief of the Singerly Fire
Company Of Elkton for number OF
years. He was IN the employ Of the
International Harvest Co.. IN Balti-
more, for years, later moving to
Wilmington. His wife, who was
Miss Garrett, Of this county. a mar
ried daughter. and two son, Edward
and William Htnson. survive. In
terment was made in Elkton
emetery,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-12-14
RISING SUN BASE BALL CLUB

The Directors of the Rising Sun
Base Ball Club met Nov. 26th. All
old business was completed, treasur-
er's report showing all bills paid in
full, and after a donation of $4,000
to the Susquehanna League there
still remained enough funds to carry
the club part of another season.
This money we put in sinking fund.
The past season Rising Sun Club
turned in 32 victories against 8 de-
feats. The Club will be under the
oid management, and plans were dis
cussed for the coming season to put
fast, independent team on the field,
20 play three games weekly. We'd
nesuay evening twilight ball, Satur-
day at home, and Sundays play on
che newly purchased diamond, along
the Mason and Dixon line. The Club
TO be member of the Philadelphia
Base Ball Association, which will act
as booking agent, and always have
games scheduled one month in ad-
vance.
The following players have been
signed to contracts for the season
OF 1924: Catchers, Cleaver Potts and
Mason S. NOVEL;; Pitchers, Norman
Foster, Norris Reynolds, and Karol
Koleth; lnfielders, Ralph Robinson,
VIM. Cameron. Rube Dunbar, H. S.
Brown and T. Lyons; Outtielders, G.
Dunbar, =. Volt, T. Ragan, P. Cam
eron and Rawlings. Kolseth has ac-
cepted position in Rising. Sun and
Will likely manage the team ON the
field.
There seems to be some nlisunder-
standing among the fans Of this vi
cinity as to whether Rising Sun wish
es to become a member of the Sus-
quehanna League or not, and the
Club wishes to take this opportunity
60 emphatically announce that they
are not seeking admission to the
League, and further more would not
under any circumstance whatever,
become a member of the organization
with man like Jewell as president,
and it is undoubtedly settled fact,
chat the League will be very short
lived if the directors tolerate such a
man.. Mr.. Jewell has been president
OF the League the past four years,
out on no occasion has he been able
to hold the League intact. Once he
disrupted the League entirely, on
two occasions he forced the leading
clubs to withdraw. and has never yet
been able to carry thru creditable
post-series. In other words, che has
been thoroughly tried and found
wanting. 1t is now nigh time for
the clubs to realize this fact. If they
want good baseball in this section,
they best get busy.
Rising Sun has had good base
ball club the past 20 years, long be-
fore Mr.. Arthur E. Jewell of 666
Green ST., Havre de Grace, Nd, be-
came famous as High Commission
er of Base Ball, and it is quite likely
they will continue the national pas
time, after his fond memories have
passed away. 10
SECRETARY.
n
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-12-14

Richard BuchanaA. employed at
the Sharpless o. miSAk mqqtSAik plant IN this
town. Met With q very serious Aeet-
dent on Thursday mosAtAg Of last
week. While aAststiAa IN leading
milk at the plant he fell from the
platfeFm ana suffered a fractured
rib and other severe injuries, that
have kept him in the house since.