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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-01
story no. 5.
THE LEGION'S SIDE
Of the Fight for Adjusted Compensation

been liquldatod by tho government al
public expense.
Only tho veteran has been neglect.
"a. and now that everyone else 10 Hnt-
lsfind and there N a surplus IN tho
national treasury, the oppoSiiion
from big business 20 n settlement
With tho soldier becomes tho loudont.
The general public n asked 20 sym.
pnthize with this opposition on tho
basis that now there In n surplus, the
tax upon big business can DO maieri-
ally reduced. big business VIII feel
bottor. ana may. az its discretion. re-
duoo the cost OF living and thus mako
llfe easier and better for tho veteran
who now Ii civilian.
Unless the veteran can tear aside
all tho camouflago Of opposition ar.
gumonts and express his strength In
votes against opposition. political fac
torn representative OF big business,
he will continue % carry bis war
handlchps In civil life and in his ears
will ring tho cheerful admonishment
OF big business 10 "get on tho best
you can"
10 viii bear IN mind this, per.
haps: That In tho flint fiyo years
since the war tho government has
paid out in adjusted compensation
70 other elements contributing TO It's
maintenance and operation one.haif
tho total amount required for adjust.
Oh compensation for the soldier over
tho coming zo.year period. And the
country u not economically ruined.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-01
EDITORIAL SHORTS

This ,imo Il was the oil tina,
troubled tho waters.
People who work in gas stations
shouldn't throw matches.
When Il gets too cold TO swear
well. IT'S time TO so TO Florida
Visitors who tell us their troubles
arc welcome every February 20.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-01

Representative Langley. Kentucky protests that impure air in
Is would
less and nc a would be better
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-01

England has preached than 1900
Must be Job for the remember how to practice all no has
preached.
Europe SAID erected $1,000 memorials
<ignifc cant thanh herself
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-01
HOW TIE SOLDIERS
/. STAND or MEASURE

Ono OF the cheapest arguments
against adjusted compensation for
tho veteran IL that tho veteran
himself ia not unanimously behind
H. This may DO answered By a
few facts and figures: First that
the American Legion is the largest
war veterans organization In tho
history OF tho world. second. that
1900 posts OF tho American Legion
have been voting upon this question
annually: third. that instructed dele
gates elected from these posts vote
upon tho question In their depart.
ment conventions. and tho instruct
Cd delegates from tho department
or state elected from these posts.
vote upon tho question at tho ma
tionai convention; fourth. that AT
tho national convention OF the
American Legion held in New or.
leans in 1922. tho vote upon ad-
justed compensation was LOLA for
and mono opposed. and at San Fran.
cisco in 1893. tho vote was s9e for
and ono against. II that Is not
unanimity OF opinion how In the
nams OF common sense Is ono TO
arrive az better test7
We are making no denial OF the
fact that in one or two Isolated In
stances individual posts OF American
Legion men have during tho last
fivo years gone on record against
adjusted compensation. why7 There
might DO several explanations APP
plicablo 10 those posts. the most
probable OF which would concern
itself with tho nature OF tho mem.
bcruhip in that locality: maybe the
members there were economically
so situated that adjusted compensa-
ton would mean nothing whatever
20 them. Such posts exist
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-01
ONLY ONE STATE
VOTED AGAINST 1T

II IS further fact. however.
that since the adjusted compensa-
ton plan WINS frs, Endorsed by the
American Legion. only one state
convention has voted against IT,
That was South Carolina, which
adopted n Get OF resolutions in 1871
and rescinded It's action before tho
convention ended. the resolutions
being withdrawn in Difference to
tho win OF the majority. South
Carolina every year since has been
a prepayment of adjusted compen-
sation.
Opponents make great capital OF
the activities OF the Ex.Service
Mems Anti.Bonus league and its
motto. For the disabled. every.
thing: for the able.bcdied. nothing
This is an organization that has
been proven 20 exist almost en-.
tirely on paper. II has no nu-
mcrieal strength 10 do anything
md 40 far as It's motto IL con.
cerned. has never done anything
for the disabled. It's only interest
seems according to those best in.
formed. TO be the money to be oh.
tanned from big interests by oppos-
ing adjusted compensation Its
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-01
BY DIR. HINTON II. JoNEZ

1IHIO NVIIIfIltIIUFF UI vi
Legion.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-01

Anyway. Mexico IS having banEup political campaign.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-01
COURT NEWS

New York lawyers asked an
alienist n 2o.O00word hypothetical
question. Didn't bother him ut all.
lie hns n small boy nj home
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-03-28
ARBOR DAY

April 4th has been DESIGNATED as
Arbor Day by decree of Governor
Richie. Arbor Day has been annu-
ally observed in-~Maryland for tree
planting since 1884. y
Lumber in this State is now being
cut three times as fast as it is being
grown and we are using it four times
as fast as we are cutting it. This
means that we must import the bulk
OF timber from other states. But IL
our waste spaces were utilized this
would not be necessary. There arc
thousands Of acres Of land in Mary
land now growing nothing, which
should be growing timber. The
watersheds Of many towns should
be planted, but if no more import
ant places can be found, at least,
plant tree on the street or highway,
school or home ground, for the
beauty and shade of it affords. Be
"tree growers as we'll as " tree
users.' 4A sset t RE-
Those who wish special informa-
ton about Arbor Day and it's observ-
ance may secure full particulars
from the State Department Of
Forestry. S15 Calvert Building,
Baltimore. Maryland as to suit
able exercises for the occasion, trees
adapted for planting, how they
should be planted, where to plant
them, and their proper care.
The Department does not furnish
trees free but will give the names
and addresses of nurseries from
which they may be purchased.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-03-28
PRIEST TAKES BRIDE

On Friday at the Clicks Office in
Elkton marriage license was grant
ed to William J.. Niehoff, aged 39
years, gardener, Of 1912 French
street, Wilmington, and Sara j. Nc
Corkle, aged 1S years, of 1903 Gilpin
avenue. 1t is said the. couple were
married by Rev. d. p. Weaver, Of
Elkten.
1t has since transpired that Mr..
Niehoff was Rev. William Niehoff, as
sistant to Rev. Justin Mccarthy, of
st. Joseph's Orphanage for Colored
Children in Wilmington, who had
recently obtained an indefinite leave
OF absence on the plea OF Ill health.
The parents of the girl had forbid
den his calling on her, and thought
their infatuation had been broken up
until the young lady disappeared on
Friday. In Wilmington Catholic
Church circles it is said that Rev.
Niehoff was not a member of the
Wilmington Diocese, but had come
to that city from Holland about two
years ago.-Cecil County News,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-03-28
HARTFORD COUNTY WAR
CLAIMS

Representative Millard q. Tydings.
Of Maryland, has introduced bill In
Congress to reimburse persons for
the damages sustained by them when
the United States Government took
over $4,000 acres Of land in Hartford
County, known as the Aberdeen
Proving Grounds.
Mr.. -Tydings introduced the bill at
the request of Governor Ritchie
and the Maryland War Claims Com
mission. The bill embodies the rec
commended reimbursements, totaling
approximately 100000 which were
made by the commission.
The claims will be investigated by
the War Claims Committee Of the
House.
Most of those whose property was
taken over from the Aberdeen Prov
Ing Grounds already have been paid.
The recommended compensation
of those who, have not been paid
was fixed by the War Claims Com
mission, composed of Albert s. J.
Owens, George L. Hopper and w.
Beatty Harlan.
The claims follow:
John H. Emmord, $4,000; Emma
w. Bay ct al $4,000; Samuel L.
Fyle, $9.500; w. Carl Holloway, u
$50; s. A. McGuigan $4,000 E. J.
Johnson $500: o. M. johnson, 81
600; w. B. Tilden Ss,12S; F. O.
Mitchell & Bro. s29 1897; Charles H,
Pagney. $3.50; H. w. Hanson ct al
$2,S75; I. s. Lee, $4,000; r. w.
Price, $3,6S0; H. p. Strasbaugh,
$3S,666,67; Q. N. Johnson, ct al
s41,S05; ]. Edmund Michael, $2500;
J. 2. Towner ct al $6O,0SS; Julian c.
Smith ct al $4,000 and A. C. Van
iver ct al 1,666.66.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-03-28
cHEsAPEAKE CITY DEBATING
TEAM COUNTY CHAMPIONS

The chesapeake City High School
debating team, by. q, vote of two to
one, were declared County Cham
pions at North East on Wednesday,
March 18th, by, being victors over
the debating team from Rising Sun
High School. +, The question for dis
cussion was the Government owner
ship Of Railroads. The negative
side OF this question was argued by
Howard Sayin, David Crowley and
Willard McCauley of Chesapeake City
High School, The Rising Sun de-
bators, Miss Ruby Ham, Dudley
Rawlings and Harry Fox had, by
choice, selected the affirmative side.
Superintendent Hugh w. Caldwell
presided, and the judges were, Prin-
cipal J.. Marshall Thompson, Of
the North East High School, Prin-
cipal Edwin M. Fock,er, Jr., of the
Kenmore High School, and Prin-
cipal Mary Emily Clark, of the
George Biddle High School, Cecilton.
:. The debating teams Of the re-
spective schools were the guest Of
the North East High School. AL
though the debate was held In the
afternoon, the attendance was very
gratifying.
Among those present were,
Fred Lewis, of Elkton, and
Wilmer ]. Falls, of North East.
members of the County Board, the
team Of the George Biddlc
High School Cecilton, accompanied
by Miss Mary Emily Clark and Mr..
M. Jenness, the debating
team OF the Perryville High School,
and tbs meanbers of the faculty and
stEdents OF the Chesapeake City ana
Rising Sun High School.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-03-28
TRUTH AND THE F1sHwAY

For coming forward frankly and
telling the truth about fishway for
shad to climb over the Susquehanna
river dam at McCall's Ferry, Attor-
ney General Woodruff deserves the
plaudits Of the multitude. He says
practical fishway is impossible.
More falsehoods have been told
about this project, more false hopes
raised. more useless carfare spent,
more empty chatter uttered, more
disappointments suffered than upon
anything similar perhaps in the his
tory Of fish and fishing.
Officials and laymen for years have
been "stringing" the native Izaak
Waltons of this part Of Pennsylvania
on how the succulent Susquehanna
shad could be lured back to up-river
pools, which he left forever when the
big power dam was constructed at
McCall's. Rather large sums OF
money have been spent on iishway
experiments. None of them has
worked. 1t is inconceivable that
such was not known before single
penny was spent.
But all during the years there has
peen agitation and legislation over
a lost cause" Some OF the mis-
representation las been wretched.
It must have been put out by those
VINO knew differently and, If SO, It
was reRrehensible.9
Mr. Woodruff's candor is timely
and serviceable. Patriot.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-03-28
RACE TRACK COMING BACK
no CECIL COUNTY

The following, relative to the race
track again invading Cecil county
after having been kicked out Of Il
years ago. is taken from the Balti
more Sun:
"A new half-mile racing plant fl
Maryland wilT come into exist
ence this year with the opening of
the Cecil State Fair and Agricultural
Society plant near Elkton.
Emerson Crothers, a nephew OF
former Governor of Maryland, acting
as secretary, has applied to the Mary
land Racing Commission for five rae
ing dates beginning September 9th,
which is the second week in that
month.
After the ponies entertain the
fans at the Timonium Fair during
the first week in September, the
majority, it is believed, will be taken
to Elkton to show what they can do
on the. new course.
Whether Elkton will use the
pari-mutuels has not been officially
announced, but If regular running
races are held it is believed they will
be.
1T is declared that If Timonium,
Elkton and Marlboro race in the
order named plenty of horses, and
gObd ones at that, could be obtained
Several stables which ship to Havre
de Grace late in the summer could
be drawn from for material"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-03-28
RISING SON SCHOOL !. NEWS

The Senior Class play was given
before very 'appriafative audiences on
Thursday and Friday evenings, The
crowd was very large the first eve-
ming and was good, considering the
weather, the second evening. The
play was very successful. financially
and otherwise. Everybody seemed
to have q good time, and after all chat
is the test. The Senior class cleared
$115 on the play,and now have funds
to pay for their graduation expenses.
We know this class. will. spend the
money carefully.
The Senior class wishes to thank
the people of Rising Sun and sIgi-
rons for the splendid support they
were given, At the elese of the Fri
day evening performance the. class
.pgasented beautiful box Of candy to
THEIR never tiring coach, Mrs Sadler.
The boys are beginning to talk
base ball now. Our opening league
game will be played on the 4th OF
April at Fair Hill. We are expecting
our new uniforms to arrive at, any
date. There will be a game played
in Rising Sun every other Friday.
An admission charge of 25c will be
made to defray our expenses.
An interesting literary program
will be held at the school house, on
the 2Sth Of March. The government
ownership of railroads question will
be debated within our own school.
The affirmative side will be composed
of Rachael Boyd, Martha Umburger
and James Jenness, the negative side
will be composed of Betty Saunders.
Lottie Baugher and Carol Boyle.
The judges of this debate will be our
varsity debating team. This pro-
gram will be given at 2:15 on Fri,
day afternoon, Everybody 10 invited
to attend,
On Monday evening, March nth,
the Junior Glass of r. s. H. s. enter
tanned the high school in honor OF the
Senior Glass. The party was a de-
lightful st. Patrick's day affair and
was well attended by the pupils and
the teachers. Everybody seemed to
have good time,> and the chocolate
cake was wonderful.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-03-28
WINFIELD 5. RROADWAY

Winfield S. Broadway was found
dead ia bed at the home of his
brother. J. R. Broadway, in Chesa-
peake City, on March IS. Coroner
M. F. Magraw, on advice Of DR.. G. C,
Laws, who had treated the deceased
some weeks previous. gave a GER
tificate Of death from dilated heart.
Mr.. Broadway was 65 years Of age
and native OF Chesapeake City.
He was painter by trade and had
worked steadily up to the time Of his
death. He never married, and is sur
vived by his brother, John r. Broad
way, and sister. Mrs. Rachel Tay-
lor, of Philadelphia. Interment was
made at Bethel Cemetery on Thurs
day afternoon.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-03-28
EMBEzzLEMENT CHARGED

Some months ago Jones & Lamb,
produce dealers of Baltimore
brought suit on attachment against
Peter v. Celia. of Elkton. for a debt
of $43S.76. George M. Evans and
William H. Pierce, Of Elkton, became
sureties for Mr.. Celia, who deposited
$476 with Mr.. Pierce to meet the at
tachment, which he later was called
upon to produce. and failed to do so,
claiming 1t is alleged, that the sum
was loaned to him by Mr.. Celia. A
charge OF embezzlement was laid
against Mr.. Pierce. who was given
a hearing before Justice Scotten
He was released under $1,000 bail,
for the action Of September Grand
Jury.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-03-28
SUIT FOR Gas, 600 DoCKEED

OOAA EOAt F'AsOsVOO A>ASN|1AA1A|-S
Suit for $25, ,0O0 has been docketed
in the Circuit Court for Cecin county,
Elkton, by Herman $, Keyser, of
Baltimore, against DR.. G. n. Rich
ards, Murray r., Brush. Isabelle T..
Bagley and Martha Sue Hardesty, al
leging they as officials 0f the Jacob
Toem Institute, Port Deposit, were
careless in their treatment of c. Her-
man Keyser, who was q student at
the institute, and who died on March
18th, 1923, DR.. Richards was the
physicians; DR.. Brush the director:
Miss Morris the nurse; Mrs. Bagley
the Housekeeper and Miss Hardesty
the special housekeeper who had
charge at the time of the boys ILL
ness and death. Isaac Lobe Strauss,
former Attorney General of Mary
land. and Vernon Cook of Ralti-
nose. are counsel for thG plaintiff.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-03-28
MISS LoUANNA R. MAXWELL

Miss Louanna r. Maxwell died at
her home near Rising Sun on Monday
afternoon from cancer. Miss Max
wells death came as great shock to
her many friends in this COM
munity, where she was held In high
regard for her many estfmable
qualities. she was stricken serious
ly i'll late Friday night. her condition
growing steadily worse. She lapsed
into Inconsistencies and passed
away Monday afternoon.
I Miss Maxwell was a daughter OF
James H. Maxwell. was born and
spent her entire life in this section.
She had long been a consistent mem
Der Of West Nottingham Presbyterian
Church.
Two brothers and four sisters sur.
vive: Wilbert and Harry Maxwell,
Rising Sun; Mrs. Howard L. Brum-
field, Hamorton. Pa; Mrs. Margaret
Lilly, Tiffany. Ohio; Mrs. Carol
Cameron. Rising Sum- Misses Sue
and Letftfa Mexwell, who made their
home with her. Esther and Mary
Maxwell are halfssisters Of the de-
ceased, Her father also survives.
Funeral services were held Thurs
day afternoon at her late residence.
Interment West Nottingham Preshy-
terian cemetery.
The expected pool match between
Tommie Riale and q Washington
expert cue pusheN did not materialize
on Thursday evening last. On the
wilmiAgton player failed tA put in
an appearance, OF even notify Tom
mie that he was not coming to Rising
Sun. Chester Mpss, Of Oxford. who
was ameAE the spectators took Tom
mie On for match and walked
away with. him hx 11a points to "a,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-03-28
SCHOOL, ATTENDANCE

Alfred B, McVey, Attendance
Officer, reports that Elkton and
North East High Schools were tied
for first place in February attendance
with 92as each. The Kenmore High
stood second with an average at
tendance of a1%,
Oak Grove (stxth Distrfet) and
Bay View schools led the Elementary
Schools with 92%. Ponds Neck,
Hart's and Washington stood second
with ,90% each.
The Elkton Colored School stood
highest among the celered schools
with s1Ho, followed by Chesapeake
City and Mt. zear with $50.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-03-28
WATER WORKS BOND
ISSUE DEFEATED

The proposed $125,000 bond issu,
for municipal water works In North
East, authorized by bill introduced
in the Maryland Legislature by Sena-
tor Cantwell, of this county, II sane
toned by the voters of that town
was showed under at the annual
municipal election held there on
March IT. The vote was as follows:
For bond issue, IS; against bond is
sue, 311. Howard w. Shallcross
and Sylvester Preston were elected
Town Commissioners for a term Of
two years.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-03-28
HARRY A. PITT

Harry A. Pitt died Friday, March
FL, at his home near Liberty Grove.
after an Illness Of but a few days
from uremic poisoning. The de-
ceased was in his 9th year. He
was q SON of David Pitt and was born
near New London. He had resided
in this locality for number Of years.
following farming. His wife, five
daughters and two sons survive, also
two sisters.
The funeral was held on Tuesday
afternoon, with services at New Lon
don M. E. church and interment in
cemetery at that place.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-03-28
FIELD DAY FOR PUBLIC
SCHOOLS

Friday, May 23. is the Field Day
date for Cecil county public school
athletic events. Winners of events at
the meet on this date will be sent to
Baltimore to compete in the State
wide Olympic Meet,
Tuesday, May 6. Ia the date for
contests OF the eelered schools in
Cecil county.
The Playground Athletic League
will furnish medals as prizes for
Field Day events in each county. az
well as for the Statewide Meet,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-03-28
PRESIDENTIAL RRIMARY sJN
MARYLAND iys e

The date OF the Presidential pri-
maries, which in MarylSnd, is fixed
by Law as the first Monday In May,
will be May 5. Delegates to the
Congressional district conventions
will be chosen for the Republicans
and these conventions will select
delegates to the State convention.
The primary election also will decide
who will be candidates for Congress
in the party and voters will have OPP
portunity to express their choice for
Presidential nominee,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-03-28
DEATHS
MRS. ESTHER HAINEs

Mrs. Esther Haines, widow of the
late Henry Haines, died at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Mabel Eby, AZ
Kennett Square, Thursday, aged 81
years. Mr.. and Mrs. Haines were
residents Of this locality many years.
Funeral services were held at the
Penn Hill Westinghouse Monday
afternoon at two o'clock, with inter
ment in the adjoining burying
ground.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-03-28
SERVICES AT PE0PLEs
CHURCH

Rev. George Mcbride, PreAby-
terian minister of QsfeFd, Pa, will
preach in the Peoples church, near
Oakweod, on Sunday, March so. a,
2:S0 p. n,
Everyone Interested in the well
fare Of the Community Sunday school
for year 1s2A<is requested to meet
at p. m, thirty minutes before
preaching. sAmong other questions
to be considered is the tsme to. begin,
and whether We meet in the moring,
as we have in the past. or change
Mesting hour to 2 .. m.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-03-28
MARYLAND M. r. CON.

Maryland N. P. Conference will
hold Its annual sessions In Bethesda
Church, Salisbury, openig on April
2. The Conference embraces 14O
charges in Maryland, the District Of
Columbia. Eastern Shore counties of
Virginia and some other counties and
some churches in Pennsylvania, Della
ware and New Jersey.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-03-28
SUIT AGAINs8 CONTRACTORS

lent misuse of government funds,
Amos w. w. Weedeeek, United
States District AttsrRey for Mary
land, has filed suit in the local United
States District Court against Saith,
Hauser & MeIsaae, IAe,. of New
York. to recover st.ooo.ooo alleged
excess spent in construction of Camp
Meade, Nd, lying about midway
between Baltimore and Washington.
The camp, which was built between
June 2s. and. December l, 1917, cost
the government s1s.ooo.ooo
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-01
MRS. J. G. ALCORN, Owner
Beaumont Claxton, Auctioneer.

A number of our boys have been at
tending court at the county seat the
past two weeks. tsy19
II. G. McNabb, who has been quite
sick for the past few days, is improv-
ing at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Estel Eddings Of this
place have returned fOme from few
days visit at Peach Orchard.
Our. sick folks including J. w.
Spikes, W. X. Hord, II. G. McNabb,
Ezra Bryant, Mrs. T. o. Bryant, Mrs.
Mollie Caffrey, Mrs. Grace Ulmer and
Miss Gwendoline Hord are all improv-
ing at this writing.
Jno. Sage Of Hot Springs visited
friends and relatives here the past
few days returning home Sunday. He
was accompanied home by g. G.. Sage,
the two men being employed in the
construction Of hotel at that place.