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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-02-24
Ostrich Chased as
ar, Error of Nature

The full-grown ostrich sometimes
weighs more than 300 pounds and is
as much as nine feet high. writes Mar
tip johnson In the Saturday Evening
Post. His most marked characters
tic Is the fact that he has only two
toes-the third and fourth-on each
foot.
In South America there is another
large bird-the, rhea-whieh is also
called an ostrich. This bird can be
distinguished from the true ostrich by
Its having three toes instead of two.
According to the biologists the orig
inal ostrich had five toes. However,
the modern bird can probably run fast
er with the two it has now than could
his ancestors with five.
Arabian legend has 1t that the os-
trich is the result Of union between
the camel and a dodo bird. Certainly
1t inherited some of the worst char
acteristics of both. It's awkward
shape, the uselessness Of its wings,
its seeming lack of pleasure In life. all
indicate that it is one of natures err
rors.
The only weapon at the, command
of the ostrich is its foot The terrific
downward stroke of its huge toe driv-
en- by a muscular thigh the thickness
Of a leg Of mutton is easily the equal
of the kick Of full-grown horse. A
blow from it will break rib or the
backbone of any ordinary animal. In
addition to the force Of the blow, the
sharp claw can tear skin and flesh
like a military sahar
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-02-24
American Birds

By far the most abundant birds in
the United States are the robin and
the English sparrow. but several 9th
ers are common enough to make theil
total numbers run well into the mil
lions. The counts so far show that
the most abundant bird on farms In
the northeastern states is the robin
Next to this Is the English sparrow
and following these are the song spar.
row. chipping sparrow, meadow lark
and catbird, in the order named.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-02-24
PUBLIC SALE
FARM PROPERTY

HI Ak1C ONA DACCu1OM DxSkEAct vi NECkk
County
The undersigned, as Agent for the
heirs Of j. Gamer Reynolds, deceas-
ed. will sell at public auction at the
Court House Door, in the town OF
Elkton, on Saturday, March 3, 1923,
at 11:00 O'Clock A. M, the following
described real estate:
All that farm or tract of land,
situated in the, 9Th Election District
of Cecil County, and lying ON the
public road leading from the Rising
Sun-Porter's Bridge concrete road
towards the Sun Paper Mills, con-
tanning, by estimation, 1924 acres
of land, and being part of the same
farm or tract of land which was con-
veyed to the said j. Gainor Reynolds
Dy deed of l. Wayne Reynolds and
wife, dated the 8th day OF May. 1909
and recorded in Liber M. D., No. 8,
Books of Cecil County.
The, tillable land is estimated to
be rs acres; meadow land about 20
acres, and woodland and orchard
about 81 acres.
The property is improved by
frame dwelling house, seven rooms,
large attic, and two cellars, built in
1910; large barn, cow house, wagon
house, corn crib, garage, shop and
chicken house; apples and other
fruit.
This property lies about three
miles west of Rising Sun and well
situated in reference to rural conven-
fences.
TERMS OF SALE are cash, but
more liberal terms may be arranged
with the undersigned or with Joshua
Clayton. Attorney, Elkton, Maryland.
ALICE e. REYNOLDS,
Agent for all of the heirs OF
j. Gainor Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-02-24
Symbol Of Good and Evil

Bats are found In all parts OF the
world and, as might be expected frnm
their powers of flight inhahit many
remote islands. such as Bermuda and
New Zealand. They are absent. how
ever from the coldest parts 1T the
warld and are most numerous in east
ern tropics. In chinese art the bat
signifies happiness; as the Chinese
character Fu. neaning bat is identi-
cal in sound with the character Flu,
meaning blessing. Among Bicols and
other Malays the bat Is the messen-
ger of Asuang. God Of Evil"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-02-24
False Alarm

Mr.. Linkins. the junior member OF
the firm. had peculiarly irritating
sneeze. 1t began with an elaborate
and terrifying series of facial cOnvul
sions. and ended with a most lame
and imp0tent paroxysm that always
disappointed the expectant observer
"Your sneeze." volunteered Mr. Jen
kins. senior partner, after watching
him through one Of his performances
sis a regular circus"
"a circus2" questioned MIR l.inkins
Eyes" was the rejoinder ''The per
Torrance never comes up to the ad
vance notices"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-02-24
SPREAD OF CHESTNUT BLIGHT
CONTINUES IN SOUTHERN
STATES

The chestnut blight is continuing
It's rapid spread in the Southern
states, the United States Department
of Agriculture warns, advising own
srs of chestnut timber to consider
carefully their salvage operations,
particularly in regard to the smaller
trees suitable for poles and for man
ufacture of fannie acid. The Bur-
eau of Plant Industry and its COOP
Grating reporters made observations
in 1927 to determine the extension
of the blight, and find no reason to
anticipate any abatement OF the
spread and increase of this dungeons
pest. 1t is expected that within the
ten years the blight will kill most of
the chestnut timber in the Southern.
Appalachian region.
All of the important chestnut-pro-
ducing counties of Virginia except
Ia in the southwest corner of the
State have 80 per cent or more of
the chestnut trees infected or killed
by the blight. Twenty-one counties
of West Virginia, of North Caro-
lima, 2 of South Carolina, and of
Georgia, are in the same condition.
Of the remaining counties with ex-
tensive chestnut growth in the above
States and in Tennessee and Ken
lucky, 50 have from 80 to 70 per
cent of the chestnut trees infected;
81 have 10 to 29 per cent infected;
and % have less than 10 per cent.
AS the rate of killing varies in diff
ferent parts of the same region, the
department advises all owners to as
certain the present condition of their
chestnut, especially if it is suitable
for poles. Some large pole buying
companies discriminate against poles
cut from badly blighted trees, and
most of them will not accept those
Consequently, many owners who
have failed to cut before the blight
has seriously attacked or killed their
trees are suffering considerable los
ses. At the present time many
stands suitable for poles should be
cut promptly to prevent loss, while
others can be left for several years
without danger.
Stands of chestnut suitable for
lumber need not be marketed SO
quickly, because killing does not de-
crease the value of these trees so
rapidly as it does trees suitable for
poles. The blight fungus, itself.
does not decrease the strength of the
wood but disappointing fungi,
which enter the wood Immediately
after the death of the tree. decay
the bark and the sapwood in few
years. Checks, which begin shortly
after the bark falls, deepen, and
cause considerable loss in sawed
products. Chestnut trees can be
used for fannie acid extract wood
for 20 years or more after death.
However, their value is reduced,
within a few years after death, by
the decay of the bark and most CT
the sapwood. This loss is especially
heavy in chestnut of small size.
AS the present low price of the
various chestnut products makes it
improbable under some circum-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-02-24
His Philosophy

"Man is never satisfied" declared
old Roswell Rickadoo. "The best fish.
ing Is always farther down the creek,
Every sore-eyed farmer wants to
move to town and run restaurant.
The incompetent fowl man believes
he could make fortune raising chick,
ems. The lazy bachelor THINKS he
could manage the Belgian hare sbusi.
ness. The girl who has a good home
wants to become a movie actress
The man with the respect of all the
citizens wants to 60 to the legislature.
As the Teller said, man never Is but
always to be blessed."-Kansas City
Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-02-24
The Cynical Founder

Wisdom may not be in the depths
but enough things are there to keep
wise men thinking deeply. and mil
liens of men at work, preparing cot
ash and ammonia; drying sea weeds
to use among other things for decora
ton, on the Japanese New Year as
an American uses holly ON his. We
think of paper made from .kelp am OF
mattresses stuffed with eel grass. OF
glue and of Irish moss, fused as an
ingredient In kalscmines, shoe stains
shaving soaps and cosmetics" accord
ing to DIR. Donald K. Tressler, author
ity on such things.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-02-24

The proprietor stood on the front
veranda of his hotel.
Help! Helpw drowning man
was shouting froms the lake.
The proprietor stood unmoved.
"Helpi Help!" again pitifully came
the cry over the placid lake.
Jaw. shut upl" growled the hotel
owner. "I'm struggling with the help
problem, too. but YOU don't hear me
Nelling alb, It'll"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-02-24
Lstoric English Churches

I Excavations at Canterbury. Eng
disclosed the church of st. Peter
and 81. Paul. begun by Augustine in
aAS and consecrated In 613 st. Mar.
tins church marks the spot where
Augustine and his 40 companions, on
their arrival from Rome In 597 A. D..
began their efforts to convert the In
habitants Of the southwestern part Of
England.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-02-24
MRS. JENNIE TAYLOR

Licensed Funeral Director
Gentleman Embalmer Lie
ensed for Maryland and Penn
sylvania.
Dignified service given all
calls, night OF day.
Cor. N. Queen 4 Walnut SITS.
Phone 1923 Rising Sun. Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-02-24

Life often offers the choice between
the possession of power and the pos
session of JOY. 1t Is not often that the
mighty can enjoy peace OF heart
American Magazine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-02-24

Results are often discounted by
anticipation. Many man has worn
his spurs only to find them a thorn
in the tiesh.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-02-24

stances to cut and market chestnut,
each owner should consider carefully
his salvage operations.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-02-24

You never can tell. Some people
are always late, others are entirely
too prvious.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-02-24

Occasionally virtue and riches go
hand in hnad, which is bitter dis
appointment to the dismal moralist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-02-24

Men whose pants bag at the knees
never figure in breach-of-promise
suits.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-02-24

A politician should never be lack
ing in pluck, especially where the
plum tree is concerned.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-02-24

The way to get good wages is to
do. good work.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-14

turned over to him by Attorney General Sargent last spring and that it had been subsequently in- validated because it contained an option of renewal not specified in the original bids.
 The Mammoth Oil Company also was named m the prepared court petition read by Donovan. He in- dicatcd the government was pre- pared to institute proceedings at an early date. and that action might have been taken already except for the senate inquiry proceedings.
 E>rl,ansc Words
 During the testimony Donovan and Senator Walsh exchanged words concerning publication by the New York World of stories concerning the nullifyinS of the contract two days before it was officially announced at the department. The stories gave Senator Walsh as the source aud Mir Donovan said:
 "Ill say this. not in criticism. put lt struck me that it would have been very decent if you had come 10 me with yolr story instead of going to the New York World. I had asked your ccopcration."
 (.i,cs Iteaction
 "Ncry we'll" replied Walsh. "1'l give you my reaction. found that this protest was presented to you,
New Britain herald., 1928-12-14
ARGUE OVER WINDOW SHADE

E.ynn. Mass, Dec. II WD--- Whether certain shade should he up or doWn-that Was the big que.,- Peter likrancz.
 Mrs. lIkrancz adjusted the shade to her own tast'. Her husband re adjusted it. An argument developed.
 According 10 the woman's report 10 police. her husband assaulted her. Ukrancz retaliated with the cha rge that his wife attacked him with z e-Erate shaker.
 Both have retained counsel.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-14
GOVERNMENT WILL
 SUE SINCLAIR CO.
(Continued from First Page)

the contract is cancelled?"
 "For recovery to the govern ment," replied Donovan.
 The departments fraud proceed ings, read by Donovan to the com- mittee. named Albert R. Fall. Harry Y. Sinclair. the Sinclair Crude Oll Purchasing company and the Sin clair Pipe Line company. It asked an accounting by them of the con- tract let to Sinclair in 1922 for the Salt Creek Royalty Oil and a state ment of ''all gains and profits made by them" until the contract was invalidated last October.
 In Hearing
 The Donovan statement came in the midst of the public lands com mittee inquiry into, the justice de- partments handling of the case. which was referred 10 it when ob- jection was raised to the renewal Of the Sinclair contract. Donovan had Testified that the matter was
New Britain herald., 1928-12-14
NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 1928.

overcontidence would be ili-adNised and that King George is still in such a state as to cause the nation great concern.
 The Prince of Wales and the Duke of York left the palace short ly after three o'clock and at $50 Queen Mary accompanied by Priu- cess Mary went for their daily drive.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-14

department last April and you had been before me and your committee after that and had not told me of this protest"
 "Why didn't you call me-" said Donovan, "and ask me e"What about this?'" q gave you my reaction" Walsh reiterated.
 'I have submitted my reaction Donovan replied.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-14
COLLEGE. NlSHENnS

Decatur. Ga. Dec. l4 tR-pr. ]. Ross Mccain. president of Agnes Scott college for women. announced last night that the institution would suspend tomorrow until January 2. 'as precautionary measure against influenza.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-14
MONARCH PASSES CRITICAL PHASE
Continued from First Fage)

tense anxiety of the past few days wsa reflected in the diminuition to some extent Of crowds around the palace and the altered attitude of those who came to read the bulletin board.
 Stiu Great (OsNcrN
 Recently spectators had come plainly fearful of bad news. Most of them today approached the board with an air Of more confidence as though expecting better fidings 1 There vas feeling, however. that
New Britain herald., 1928-04-10

presented . check giving . local 10. oacco concern as evidence. To on. set this Attorney Pierce presented two bills for an amount similar to that appearing on the check and which were for goods received prior to the sale of the business.
 Chief Ernest T. Belden testiaed as to the reputation of the place, gay. ing that numerous complaints had been received by him. He also stat ed that an agent of tho police had visited the place following one of the vice squads visits and that l- quor had been sold to the party in question at 50 cents a glass.
 Today marked the third appear. ance of Mastrobounie before the local court for violation of the Ii. quor law. His first conviction vas on March is. 1927. at which time he was fined S200 and costs. His sec- ond appearance was on October 1, 1927. when he was fined $e0O and costs and given suspended jail sem tence of six, months.
 Judge Malone in meting out the $500 fine this morning stated that in the event another complaint was re- ceived in connection with the sale of liquor in the Center street address, he would do everything in his power to see that the place was padlocked.
 In the event Mastrobounie's fine is paid during the week. the Jail sentence will not be effective. Judg- ment in the case of Onofrio was also reserved until next Monday. Both onofrio and Mastrobounie are at liberty under bonds of $1,000,
New Britain herald., 1928-04-10
NOTICE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

The Legal Voters of the Town of Plainvtlle are herein notified and warned that a Special Town Meet ing will be held in the Auditorium of the East Street High School of said town. on Tuesday evening, April 1'th, 1928. at 8 o'clock, for the fol- lowing purpose:
 To hear and to act upon the Re- port and recommendations of the Committee of Three. appointed by the Board of Seiectmen to confer with a Committee of Three representing the Plainville Water Company and to examine the books and accounts of said Plainville Water Company 10 determine the necessity for in- creased water rates Said Commit tee of Three having been appointed by the Board of Selectmen in ac- cordance with vote taken at Special Town Meeting held on March 9th, 1928.
 Also to ransact any other business proper to come before said meeting,
 (Signed)
 JAMES SIMPSON
 VIM. DOWNHAM
 WINFIELD LOOMS
 Board Of Selectmen. Dated at Plainville. Connecticut, on April 10. 1928.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-10
Pres. Angell of Yale Is
 In Favor of Hoover

New York. April 10 (UP)-The New York state Hoover -for-pred- dent committee announced today that President James B. Angel Of Yale university had endorsed the presidential candidacy of the secre- tary of commerce.
 In a telegram to the committee headquarters here. Dr. Angell said:
 If nominated and elected-and he should be elected If nominated We should have as president a man whose entire training for the pre- ceding years would be of direct and daily value in his dealing with our national problems. It Is to be hoped that we may have the opportunity 10 vote for him.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-10

Rehearsals are now being held for the event.
 Mrs. Charles Nelson was pleasant ly surprised by 25 of her friends yesterday afternoon. the occasion be- ing her birthday. Friends were present from Springfield, Hartford. New Britain and Middletown. Mrs. Nelson was presented with a beauti. ful Hartz mountain canary with cage and standards and beautiful bunch of red roses. Whist was endowed during the afternoon. The prize winners in bridge whist were Mrs. H. R. Clark and Mrs. George E. Da1bey The prize winners for reg ular whist were Mrs- Edward Kahms and Mrs. Alec Williams in a tie for first and Mrs. Robert Stevenson sec- ond award. 4 buffet lunch was serv- cd. Mrs. Nelson proved a most en- tcrtaining hostess.
 The weekly prayer meeting of the Methodist church will be omitted to- morrow night.
 The members of the Social Guild enjoyed a banquet at the Killing worth Inn last evening. The trip was made by motor.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-10
Married Less Than Year
 Couple Commit Suicide

Lancaster. Pa. April 10 UP)- Married less than a year. Earl R. Peters. 1s, and his wife, Miriam. 2s, ended their lives in their new home here by opening all of the gas jets III the kitchen stove. They were found clasped in one anothers arms.
 A pitiful note directed that they be buried in rough boxes without flowers so the money can ba used for better purposes" The note, signed by the husband also directed that all furniture be returned to the credit houses from which 1t had been obtained.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-10
Paddock Liquor Campaign
 To Be Started With Vim

Washington. April 10 CUP)-Pro- hibition Commissioner Doran an- nounced today federal dry forces will start q paddock campaign against city liquor law violators.
 A United States supreme court de- cision yesterday which upheld the validity of the paddock procedure was called by Doran prohibitions greatest victory this year."
 Doran explained the new paddock campaign will be speeded mp. as the decision removed hesitancy previous ly among some authorities who were not always certain of their ground. He said the paddock process works we'll in the cities. while sending vio- lators 10 jail is the best method in rural communities.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-10

will meet at o'clock in Odd Eel. lows hall. The first degree will be worked by the famous Pythian de- gree team on a large class of can- didates. All Knights of Pythias are invited to attend.
 Pythian Temple. No. ca. T.. T., will hold q regular meeting in Odd Eel lows hall tomorrow evening. All members are requested to be present
 Pastors Son Honored
 Marshall A. Kendrick. son of Rev. Dr. and Mrs. A. D. kendrick, is one of nine students at Connecticut Agri- cultural college who have been elected to the Connecticut state chapter of Pi Kappa Delta National Honorary Forensic fraternity He is also member of the Pi Alpha Pi fraternity.
 Martha Circle Social
 Martha Sewing circle will hold public social and card party at , o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the home Of Mrs. Wallace Beach on Linden street. The general public is invited.
 Batpist Church Notes
 The Wonan's Missionary society Of the Baptist church will meet at the home Of Mrs. H. A. Temple on Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
 The junior choir will hold a re- hearsal at the home of Mra A. w. Ihomascn at o'clock Thursday All members are urged to be present.
 The regular mid-week prayer meeting will be held at 7:45 o'clock Thursday evening.
 Democratic Caucus A caucus of democratic electors will be held at o'clock tonight in he town hall for the purpose Of elhctlns delegates to the democratic '1afe convention in Hartford next month. The town committee is tnxious to have q good turnout of party men in attendance.
 Temco Bowling The Tcmco bowling league ro,,ad |, Us weekly matches at Hart's alleys l ast evening. The best marks were 1 made by Merrill. Silverio, C. Crif- In. Smith. Ewald. Galaise, and Ed | wards. The scores: |,
New Britain herald., 1928-04-10
ORDERED DISSOLVED

Tokyo. April 10 N-The govern ment today ordered the dissolution Of the Ronoto, an extremist political organization. and two other extrem- ist organizations. The action was taken on the ground that they men, aced security and order.
 Tho dissolution of the Ronoto will not affect the two members which that party elected to the diet in the last election.