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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-01-25
FIRE AT GLENROY

The Community Fire Company OF
Rising Sun. received a call from
Glenroy, Pa, about four o'clock
Tuesday afternoon, and responded
with large number Of men.
A large barn. on the property of
the Glenroy Creamery Co. had caught
on fire, and was doomed by the time
the firemen ARRIVED.
Oxford Fire Co. was also on the
scene, and both companies turned
their attention to saving the creamery
building and dwelling, in close
proximity.
The Rising Sun engine was taken
across field to the creek, and with
eleven hundred feet of hose out pour
ed stream on the burning structure
and on nearby buildings, for more
than two hours,
The oxford engine pumping from
a large cistern at the creamery, also
played on the fire and surrounding
buildings.
Both companies did good work.
and but for their efforts other build
ings would have been burned.
The barn, together with a large
quantity of hay and straw, was
totally destroyed.
The origin Of the fire is said to
have been due to a plummer's torch,
used in thawing out frozen water
pipes in the barn.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-01-25
SUIT FOR TAXES

The suit of the Mayor and Council
of Havre de Grace against. the old
Havre de Grace-Perryville Bridge
Company. involving the right of the
plaintiffs to collect taxes levied on the
bridge for the year 1923 or for the
period before the Company transfer
red its title to. the State was argued
on demurrer entered by defendants
counsel, at Bel Air last week, before
Judge William II. Harlan, who ruled
in favor OF the defendant. An ap-
peal was taken by the plaintiffs
counsel. A similar suit filed by the
Hartford County Commissioners
against the Bridge Company is
pending.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-01-25
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT

In the Maryland Legislature CON-
mittee assignments of the Cecil coun-
ty members have been made as
follows:
Senator Cantwell:-Printed Bills,
Chairman; Corporations, Elections,
Executive Nomination. Fish and
Game, Printing, Railroads and Ca
mails. Roads and Highways, SAM
tary Conditions of State.
Delegate NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
Library, Chesapeake Bay and Trib-
utaries.
Delegate Ewing:-M Militia. Expir-
ing Laws, Hygiene.
Delegate Perkins, Education,
Manufactures, Revaluation and Re-
assessment.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-01-25
TO CONDUCT EXPERIMENTS

A plant has been erected at Odessa,
DEL, for the purpose of experiments
in extracting potash from the green
sand soil, Of which there is an in
exhaustible supply in that neighbor-
hood.
According to estimates made by L.
w. Tarr. chief cbemist of the New
ark. Del, Experiment Station. based
on the existing price of Potash. this
important minerai in the "gFeen
sands" will yield at the rate of about
$3.50 per ton, In addition to- potash,
several by-praduets useful in ferti-
lizer and other manufactured articles
can be obtained from the soil.
Analytical results on several samples
of the soil from the 0desst district
show an average of per cent potash.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-01-25
EDWARD CONNER

Mr.. Edward Conner died on Satur-
day, January 10. at Pinehurst, North
Carolina, where he was visiting his
cousin, Mr.. Philip S. P. Randolph, OF
Philadelphia.
Mr.. Conner was son of Mr.. Philip
S. P. Conner, and grandson of
Commodore David Conner, both of
whom liVed at their place, Octo-
rara," near Rowlandville, in Cecil
County.
Mr-Conner graduated at Lehigh
University, and was member Of the
University Club, of Philadelphia, of
the Point Judith County Club and the
Point Judith Polo Club.
Mr.. Conner lived in the winter in
Philadelphia and in the summer at
his place ''Netherclay House" at
Narragansett Pier, but he was fire.
quent visitor at the old place near
Rowlandville and had many friends
and acquaintances in the. county.
He took great interest in electrical
matters, in the automobile, in hunt
ing and in polo. Mr.. Conner was for
some time connected with the bank
ing house of Ullman & Co., of New
York, and later with the Fidelity
Trust Company, Of Philadelphia.
Beside his widow he leaves three
sons, Edmund, David and Alan, and
sister, Mrs. Arthur Hale, who is
now living at Octorara.s
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-01-25
ELKToN CHAMBER OF COM

Elkton Chamber of Commerce held
its first annual banquet at the
Howard House, in that town, on the
evening of January IA.
Previous to the banquet directors
were elected as follews:
s. Ralph Andrews, d. J. ARREST, W.
Ray Baldwin, W. w. Boulden, DR..
Howard Bratten. .. B. Decker, Will
liam @. Feehly, Carroll T. Gardner,
John e. Gonce, A. r. Hubbard, Gam
uel, l.. King. i. w. MeAllister, w, H.
Thomas B. Miller and
Henry H, Mitchell.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-01-25
FORMER STATE AUDITOR
SENTENCED

Former State Auditor William A..
Gillespie was sentenced to one year
In the Baltimore City Jail and Harold
R. Dickey, Jr., his assistant, to four
months in the same prison by Chief
Judge James P. Gorter in Part 2 of
the Criminal Court Monday.
Both men were convicted of con-
spiracy to defraud customers of the
Union Finance Company by publish
ing false audit of the firms ac-
counts showing it to be solvent when
it was actually unsound financially.
Emory NJ. Newton. operator of the
pool, convicted on the same charges,
will be sentenced later.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-01-25
WILLIAM T.. CLARK

William T. Clark, Of CeciIton, died
Jan IL. at his home in that town,
from heart trouble. He was 6S
years of age. He, was born at Swan
Harbor. near Cecilton, and was the
son of the late Eben Clark. His
wife and four daughters survive:
Misses Marion, of Washington, D. c.;
Mary Emily, Principal of the George
Biddle High School; Laura ", of
the Faculty of the Women's College
of Delaware, and Isabel T. at home.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-01-25
DEATHS
PERRY McCGENAHAN

Perry McClenahan, SON of Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy McClenahan, formerly of
Port Deposit, but now Of Parlin, n.
j., died January 6. The body was
brought to Perryville and taken to
West Nottingham Cemetery for
interment.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-01-25
BANQUET AT WEST NOTTINGHAM

The banquet held on Wednesday
evening In the Academy building, at
West Nottingham. under auspices of
the Mems Bible Glass of the Presby-
terian Church, was attended by about
seventy-five men. The ladies' of the
church provided the splendid menu
served.
|. Rev. Thomas P. Mckee acted as
toastmaster and responses were made
by Rev Hyde. of Cardiff, Nd; Rev.
Davies, of Little Britian. Pa, ]. ].
Hanna, Eli T. Reynolds, Richard
Balderston. Philip Johnson and Mr..
Chamberlain.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-01-25
EDWARD II. JACKSON

Edward H. Jackson, of Principle
Furnace, died December 81, at the
home Of his brother-in-law, L. l..
Jackson, in that place, The deceas-
ed was in the list year of his age.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Florence Jackson, sister, Mrs. Mary
Anderson, and two brothers, Eli G.
Jackson, OF Principle Furnace. and
Marion L. Jackson, of Havre de
Grace.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-01-25

Congressman ]. Charles Linthicum
will be glad to send copy Of the
latest Agricultural Year Book (1922
edition) to anyone interested In read
ing this very valuable work. AS he
represents City District, he has few
ralls from his own constituents for
the Agricultural Year Book. Ad-
iress him House OF Representatives,
Washington. D, C.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-01-25
ORPHANS, COURT

Accounts Passed-First and final
account of Harry R. England and
Anna M. England, administrators OF
Samuel G. England. first and final
account Of Florence B. Egee, guard
ian of Samuel J. Smith; supplaSsht-
al account Of Clarence !. Cole, ex-
ecutor Of Cawis y. Cole, and distri-
hNti9n struck on same 3
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-01-25
MARYLAND PRESS AssoCIAEgOr

The annual meeting of the Mary
land Press Association will be held In
Annapolis on Saturday, February 8,
when the Del-Mar-Via Press Associa-
lion will also hold its meeting. Both
associations will elect afiieers and
after the business meeting in the old
Senate chamber, Governor Ritchie
will entertain the members OF the two
associations at, luncheon at the
Executive Mansion. MIR, Frank
Kent, prominentanawsnarer man OF
Baltimore, will make an address.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-01-25

Joseph Wilson, of Elkton, in
struction in Agricultural and Ath-
letic at Newark High School has re-
signed to accept like position in a
school at Harrisburg, Pa.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
Turks Insist Street Signs
 Be Written in Turkish

Constantinople. Jan. 4.--Sign paint CTS and the sellers of fezzos have had a rush of business since the allied evacuation that makes them the envy Of those tradesmen who have suffered from inc departure of the foreigners Men who never wore tho national headgear oftener than docs a Shrincr in the Tuited States have deemed il prudent to put away their European hats. and not incur the sometimes rough attention Of street crowds by appearing without the foz.
 \ rcw days ago the Naii Of the city ordered that every business sign should be in Turkish characters, and the supply of native sign letters has not been mp to inc demand. II is re- quired that the Turkish characters shall occupy the uper or principal po- sition on all signs. A foreign ian- guage may be used under the Turkish. but only to one quarter of inc area given the native lttering.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04

Through life his word had been his bond, and Nicol Brinn was incapable of compromising with his conscience. But the direct way was barred to him. Nevertheless. no task could appall the iniexible spirit of the man, and he had registered silent VOW that Or mug Khan should never leave England alive.
 Not soul was astir yet upon the country roads, and sitting down upon a grassy bank. Nicol Brinn lighted one of his black cigars. which in times of stress were his food and drink upon which if necessary he could carry-on for forty-eight hours upon end.
 In connection with his plan for eoercing Harley, Ormu2 Khan had gone to London by rail on the pre- vious night, departing from Lower Claybury station at about the time that Colonel Lord Wolverham came ont Of the Cavalry Club to discover his car 10 be missing. This same car was now source Of some anxiety to Nicol Brinn. for it's discovery by a passing laborcr in the deserted barn seemed highly probable. .
 However he had matters of greater urgency to think about. not the least Of these being the necessity of con- cealing his presence in the neighbor. hood of Hillside.
 His genius for taking cover, per
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04

6:30 p, m,-produce and stock market quotations' news bulletins.
 6;30 D. m.--Ghidren's Period.
 1885 D. m.--Health talk, N. r.. State Dept. Of Health,
 7;i5 D. m.--Radio comedy, Here Comes the Bride" by WGY Players
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04

| fected upon many a big-game eXpe- dition, enabled him successfully to ac- complish the feat; so that, when the 1 limousine, which he had watched go by during the morning returned short l ly after noon, the lack-lustre eyes were peering cut through the bushes near the entrance to the drive. Instinct told him that the pretty girl with whom Ormuz Khan was deep in conversation could be none other than Phil Abindon. but the identity of her companion he could not even guess. On the other hand, that this poisonously handsome Hindu, who bent forward so solieitously to- ward his charming travelling compan- ion, was none other than the dreaded Fire Tongue, he did not doubt
 When, later, the limousine depart ed again. at great risk of detection he can across a corner of the lawn to peer out into the lane, in order that he might obtain a glimpse of its oc- cupant. This proved to be none other than Phil Abingdon's elderly com panion. She had apparently been taken i'll, and a dignitied Hindu gen. tleman, wearing gold-rimmed pihce- neg, was in attendance.
 Nicol Binn clenched his jaws hard. Thegirl had fallen into Il trap. He turned rapidly, facing the house.
 At last he came to the shallow yer enda with its four sightless windows backed by fancifully carren screens. He stepped up to the first of these and pressed his ear against the glass.
 Rate was with him, for almost im- mediately he detected a smooth, musi- cal voice speaking in the room beyond. A womans voice answered and, listen- ing intently, he detected the sound Of a closing door.
 Thereupon he acted' with the re- suit, as has appeared, that Phil Abingdon, hatless, without her furs breatlaoss and more frightened than she had ever been In her life, present ly found herself driving a luxurious car out of rooiiess barn on to the high road and down theslope to Clay bury station.
 It was nt about this time, or little later. that Paul Harley put into execution proiec which he had form ed. The yentilator above the diran, which he had determined 10 be the spy-hole through which his every movement was watched, had an orna- mental framework studded with metal knobs. He had recently discovered an electric bell-push in the center panel of the massive door Of his prison.
 He pressed this bell and waited.
 Perhaps two minutes elapsed. Then the RlaHs doors beyond the gilded screen were drawn open, and the now-familiar voice spoke
 "Mr. Paul Harlcy?"
 "Yos," hc replied. ''i have made my final decision
 And that is?''
 'I agree"
 You arc wisc." the voice replied. i "A statement will be placed before 1 you for signature. When you have signed it, ring tho bell again, and in | Il few minutes you will be free.'
 (Continucd in Our Next IssucD.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
FIRE-TONGUE
By SAX ROHMER
" eaeshs 4 sss,acE.tse.

the civilized world as His EXcelency Ormuz Khan
 Paul Harley had learned these things also, and now at this very hour Paul Harley lay a captive in Hillside. Naida had assured him that Paul Harley was alive and safe. It had been decided that his death would lead to the destruction of the move ment, but pressure was being brought upon him to ensure his silence.
 Yes, he, Nicol Brinn, was bound and manacled to a gang of assassins; and because his tongue was tied; be- cause the woman he loved better than anything in the world was actually member of the murderous grouo, he must pace the deserted country lanes inactive; he must hold his hand, al- though he might summon the re- sources Of New Scotland Yard by phoning from Lower Claybury station!
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
WBZ Westinghouse, Springfield).

6:00 p. m.-Dinner concert by the WBZ Quintette.
 7:00 p. m.-"A Whistling Wind," a dramatized story prepared by the Youths Companion.
 7:S0 p. m.-Twilight tales for the kiddies. Current book review by R.. A. Macdonald of the Court Square Book Store.
 7:50 p. m.-Farmers' Period-Talk by a member of the Eastern State Farmers Exchange.
 $500 D. m.-Concert and Dance given by the first department Priyates Club, music Furnished by Jarretts Or chestra direct from the Springfield Auditorium.
 II: p. m.-Program of chamber music by the WBZ Quintette; and the Moran Trio.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
BE PRETTY! TURN
 GRAY HAIR DARK
Try Grandntother's Old Fayorite
 Recipe of Sage Tea and Sulphur.

Almost everyone knows that Sage Tea and Sulphur, properly com pounded, brings back the natural col or and lustre to the hair when faded, streaked or gray. Years ago the only way to get this mixture was to make it at home. which is mussy and trou- blesome. Nowadays, by asking at any drug store for 'Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound" you will get a large bottle of this famous old recipe, improved by the addition of other in gredients, at a small cost
 Don't stay gray. Try it! No one can possibly tell that you dafkened your hair, as it does it so naturally and evenly. You dampen a sponge or soft brush with it and draw this through your hair, taking one small strand at Q time; by morning the gray hair disappears. and after an- other application or two, your hair becomes beautifully dark, glossy and attractive.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
VOICES W THE AIR
KDKA Westinghouse, East Pittsburgh).
Friday. Jan. 1. 1921.

Friday, Jan. 1, 1924.
 6:15 p. m.-organ recital by Lucille Hale, from the Cameo Motion Picture Theater, Pittsburgh, Pa.
 7:15 p. m.-Radio Boy Scout meet ing conducted by Richard Victor, jr., scoutmaster Troop No. 1. First Pres byterian Church and No. 32 Calvary Episcopal Church, Pittsburgh, Pa.
 7:45 p. m.-Children's Period.
 S:00 p. nf.-National Stockman and Farmer Market reports.
 S:l5 p. m.-Sunday school lesson for January 6, presented by Dr. R. l.. Lanning.
 S:S0 D. m.-Coneert by Edith Lu- cile Hale, piano; Rex Call, June Call, William Cook, violin: Ruth Really reader.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
CHATTER AAlN The Catastrophe

The first faint spears Of morning screeping through the trees which sur- trounded Hillside revealed two figures upon a rustic bench in the little orchard adjoining the house A pair incongruous enough this dark -eyed Lastern woman. wrapped in 6 long fur cloak. and Nicol Brinn. gaunt. un- shayen, fantastic in his evening dress areyealed now in the gray morning light
 Look" whispered Naids. Tt is the dawn. l must goi'
 Nicol Brinn clenched his teeth tightly but made no reply
 You promised" she said, and al- though her voice was very tender she strove to detach his arm. which was locked about her shoulders
 He nodded grimly
 I'll keep my word l made d con- tract with hell Hith my eyes open. and I'll stick Co it." He stood up sud denly. Co back. Naida," he said. Go back! You have my promise. now. and I'm helpless. But at last ] sUe d way. and I'm going to take if.
 What do you uean2' she cried, standing ID and cintching his arm.
 Never mind" His tone was cool again. Just go back"
 "You would not" she began.
 T never broke my word in my fife. and even now I'm not going to be- gin. While you live | stay silent
 In the growing light Nsida looked about her ahrightedly. Then. throw ing her arms impuisiyely around Brinn, she kissed nina caress that was passionate but ses1nss: rather the kiss Of a mother who parts with a beloved son than that which a . woman bestovs upon the man she loves; an act Of renunciatiOn.
 He uttered a low cry and would have seized her in hts arms but, lithely evading hiW. she turned. stifing a sob. and darted away through the trees toward the house.
 Tor long he stood looking after her. fists cienched and his face very gray in the morning light. He groaned and. { turning aside. made his way through the shrubbery to the highroad.
 He was become acce ssory to a mur- der; for he had learned for what req son and by what means Sir Charles Abingdon had been assa ssinated. He had even learned the identity of his assassin; had learned that the dread ed being called Ffre-Tonsue in India was known and respected throughout
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
WGY

General Electric Co, Schenectady,
 N. ID
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
WIZ
(Aeolian Hall, New York city)

7:30 p. m.--Burr Mcintosh, the Cheerful Philosopher.
 1850 p. m.-Recital by Marie Nj chilson, soprano.
 S:00 D. m.-Looseleat Current topics.
 S:I5 D. m.-Recital by Marie Nj ehilaon, soprano.
 S;30 D. m.-Danee program by Je- rome Greens society orchestra.
 9;S0 D. m.-Recital by Alexander Delierson, baritone.
 l0:30 p. m,-Dance program. by Paul Specht and his Alamac Hotel Orchestra,
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04

7:3O D. m.--Daily sport talk by Thornton Fisher, Talk by the Ameri- can Bond and Mortgage Company. The Happiness Boys--Billy Jones and Ernest Hare. Music by the World Mutual Insurance Companys 1nstru- mental Trio and a talk on the Care and Safe operation Of Automobiles by Major 4. A. Stewart of the World Mutual Casualty Insurance Company.
 9;41 ?. m.--Conccrt by the New York Symphony Orchestra, Walter Damroseh, conductor, direct from Carnegie Hall, New York City.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
NYEAE

(American Telephone and Telegraph
 Co, New York Clty).
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
BEGIN HERE TO-DAY
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Paul Harley. criminal investigator lis engaged by Sir Charles Abingdon tc solve for him the mystery of why he sis being shadowed by persons un- sknown to him. While Harley is dining tat the Abingdon home, Sir Charles falls from his chair in dying con- sdition. The last words uttered by Abingdon are "Nico Brinn" and s"Fire-Tongue."
 Harley asks Brinn to explain the meaning of Fire-Tongue' but Brinn refuses to divulge his secret While Harley :.- -hadowinG the home Of Ormuz Khan he is discovered by the Oriental and made a prisoner in the house. Phil Abingdon is brought to the home of Ormuz Khan. Nicol Brinn watches outside the house of the mysterious Oriental.
 NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
 Very cautiously he withdrew to the drive again, retracing his steps to the lane, and walking back to the spot where he had left the borrowed car all the time peering about him to right and left. He was looking for a temporary garage for the car, but one from which, if necessary. he could de- part in a hurry. The shell of an an- cient barn, roofess and desolate, presently invited inspection ands as result, few minutes later Colonel Lord Wolverham's luxurious automo- bile was housed for the night in these strange quarters.
 When Nicol Brinn returned to Hill side. he found the garage locked and the lights eNtinguished.
 He rolled his cigar from corner to corner of his mouth, staring rehec- lively with lsck-lustre eyes at the silent house before him. In the moon- light it made peaceful picture enough. A cautious tour of the place revealed a lighted window upon the first floor. Standing in the shadow of an old apple tree, Nicol Brinn watched the blind of this window minute after minute patiently waiting for a shadow ito appear upon it; and at last his pa- tience was rewarded.
 A shadow appeared-the shadow of a woman.
 Nieol Brinn dropped his cigar at his  feet and set his heel upon it. A bitter sweet memory which had been with him for seven years arose again in his mind. There is a kind Of mountain owl in certain parts of northern India which possesses euriously high, 'plaintive note. He wondered if he could remember and reproduce that note.
 He made the attempt repeating the cry three times. At the third repeti- ton the light in the first door window went out. lie heard the sound of the window gently opened. Then a voice "a voice which held the sweetest music in the world for the man who listened below--spokc softly:
 "Nicol," 'Naida," he called. Come down to mo. You must Don't answer. I will wait here Promise you will let me return!" He heatated. "Promise." T promise"
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
Rnt Dnnt 1rIi 4 soul;

"Did your new dress cost you much?"
 "No. only a few -sondags Nisse IstockholInl.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04

6;i5 ?. m.-Code practice, lesson No. 206.
 $40 D. in.-Boston police reports. 1880 p. m.--Evening program.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
yy,GI

(Amcrican Radio X Research Corp,
 Medford Hillside, Mass.)
Evening star., 1924-03-30

Miss Nan Goodman who left Monday
for Oregon.
Miss Edith Duncan of Pelham Manor
\. Y, has been the guest of Capt. and
Mrs Daniel NJ. Garrison at their home
on Prince George street.
Miss Helen Chlds has been the guest
for week of her brother-in-law and
sister Mr.. and Mrs. +. w. Evans. of
Norfolk. Va.
Mrs. Lewis. wife of Lieut.. Livingston
NJ. Lewis, who has been patient in
Baltimore hospital, has returned to An
napoliS
DR.. T. B. Symons. director of the ex-
tension service at the University of
Maryland, has been the guest for
short time of Mrs. Georgianna Linthi-
cum. county agent
Mrs. John +. Craven entertained at
bridge Tuesday afternoon at her home
on Southgate avenue.
Mrs. Noble. wife of Lieut.. Commander
Noble, and her sister. Mrs. Russell JEFF
fries, of Washington, are guests for the
week end of their father. MIR c. w Mar
tin.
Mrs. T.. W Smith entertained the
bridge club of which she is a member
Thursday afternoon, at her home at St.
Johns College.