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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-02-14
Alumni Associations

The organization of those who have
been students is characteristic of
American schools. The first alumni as
ISOLATION was established at Williams
college in 1921. For many years alumni
organizations were chiefly social. af-
fording opportunity for the reunion Of
friends. AS these associations devel-
oped. however, they proved to be USE
full not only in welding former stu
dents together in friendship, but in
maintaining interest in and, in some
cases, supplying funds for the various
schools and colleges.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-02-14
Train Was Late

The New Yorker tells of gentle
man who had been sleeping in the
waiting room of the Great Neck rail-
way station. He was awakened sud-
denly and stared about. Got to get
the 4:07-the 4 :07," he muttered.
This was apparently addressed to a
mild man sitting next to him. who,
thinking he detected belligerence in
the tone, retreated into his newspaper.
The others gaze finally settled on the
clock on the wall. "Six O'clock" he
murmured. "H'm the 4:07's
late" He settled down and went back
TO sleep.-Boston Globe.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-02-14
Tree Trimmers' Platform

Property owners who happen to
have some old shade about their
homes guard the trees more zealously
than was done of yorc. These growths
must be carefully watched and groomed
at frequent intervals. The work Of
the old-time tree trimmer is not re-
garded as sufficient and the work is
now done largely by trained men who
are properly equipped for the work.
An automobile newly designed for this
work carries small party of work.
men, all the necessary tools and is
equipped with an extendible platform
which enables the men to work about
the tree more satisfactorily and more
safely.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-02-14
Orphans Court

The bond of Isadora Miller,
exrx. of Jos. w. Miller, was
approved.
Accounts Passed: First and
final account of Jas. B. John
son exr. of Isaac w. Hopkins;
first and final account of Eliz-
abeth P. Cloud, exrx. of John
G. Cloud; first and final ac-
count of John M. Clayton, adj
ministrator of Deborah E.
Clayton; first and and final
account of John M. Clayton,
admir-. of Irene F. Clayton;
first and final account of w.
B. Scarborough, exr. OF Chas.
v. Moore,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-02-14
James F. Foraker

James Franklin Foreaker, of
Elkton, was found dead in bed
at his home in that town Feb.
2. He was a son of the late
George Foreaker and Mrs.
Matilda Foreaker, and was So
years of age. For the past five
years he had been employed as
a Waterman at the Presto
Lite plant. He was never mar
ried. His mother, a brother
and three sisters survive. In
terment was made in Elkton
Catholic cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-02-14
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS
Notice To Contractors
STATE OF MARYLAND
STATE ROADS COMMISSION
SEALED PROPOSALS for building
Bridge as follows:

SEALED PROPOSALS for building
Bridge as follows:
Cecil County. Contract No. Cc-74 One
section OF State Highway along the
Pearce Neck Road. from the end of
Contract No. Ce-5e to White Crystal
Beach, distance of 80 miles (alter.
nate bids on concrete. and macadam
with concrete shouldels.)
Will be received by the State
Roads Commission, at its offices,
Federal Reserve Bank Building,
Calvert and Lexington Sts., Balti-
more, Md, until IL M. on the 25th
day of February, 1880. at which
time and place they will be publicly
opened and read.
Bids must be made upon the
blank proposal form which, with
specifications and plans will be
furnished by the Commission upon
application and cash payment OF
$1.0O, as hereafter no charges WILL
De permitted.
No bids will be received unless
accompanied by certified check for
the sum OF Five Hundred l$5OO)
Dollars, payable to the State Roads
Commission.
The successful bidder will be re-
Quired to give bond, and comply
with the Acts of the General
Assembly of Maryland, respecting
contracts.
The Commission reserves the right
to reject any and all bids.
By order of the State Roads
Commission this 18th day of February,
1880.
G. CLINTON UHL.
Chairman
T. II cTEJIART Secretary
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-02-14
Bold

Three little four-year-olds Of Broad
Ripple were discussing in very Sc
rious way what they were going to
do when they grew up. Joe said he
was going to shoot lions. The next
little fellow was going to get on a
train and ride forever. The third,
Donald. wanted to be more daring
than the rest and in a babyish voice
said: "I'm going to buy an ice cream
leone and get pa the street car and
eat it."-IndianSpolis News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-02-14
Hog Cholera In State

Hog Cholera In State
The hog cholera situation
in Maryland during the past
year might be termed very
satisfactory. Only 334 out
breaks were reported against
93S in 1928, and ten year an
nual average of 588. With the
exception of the year 1926,
when only 321 outbreaks We're
reported, this was the lowest.
number of outbreaks recorded
IN any one year since the hog
cholera work was inaugdrated
in Maryland. In one partic-
ular the results in 1929 were
better than in 1925 for there
were fewer outbreaks reported
on farms where hogs are bred
and raised.
During the month OF jan
uary, 1880, the disease was re-
ported to exist on 13 premises
N Maryland against 23 a year
ago and an IL year aver
age of 20 for the same period.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-02-14
WEST NOTTINGHAM PRESBY.
TERRAIN CHURCH

Rev. A. H. Hibshman
Phi. D., Pastor
Sunday School 1000 a. m.
Worship Sunday 1900 a. m.
Young Peoples Meeting 1900 p. m.
Next Sunday DR.. Hibshmans subject
will be "What Became of the Brazen
Serpent Which Moses Set Up In The
Wilderness ?"
You are cordially invited to al
the services.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-02-14
COLORA

4t1x 6s IL Ne @@AAA0O - - =
from badly injured leg and
foot from a fall on the ice at
her home, one evening last
week.
Earl McVey and two children
are spending some time with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
McVey, Rising Sun.
Grier Murray, Elmhurst, Del.
and VIM. Murray were callers
lat the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. G. Reynolds.
Mrs. Sherman Clayton lately
entertained her sister, Mrs.
Ella Zigman and daughter-in-
law, Mrs. Zigman, of Lans-
down, Pa.
Mrs. Earl McVey, of near
Porters Bridge, is quite poorly
at the home of friends in Har-
ford county.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Buchanan,
Wilmer and Alma Anderson
were callers at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Lawson S. Love.
Mrs. Levi Balderston has
been reelected president of the
Colora Woman's Club, with
Mrs. Philip Foster as secretary
and treasurer for 1880.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Murphy
of Porters Bridge, have had a
room in their home equipped
for a club room for the Wide
Awake Club.
Helen, the little daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Linda
mood, Rock Springs, has been
quite ill.
John Bair was taken to a
Hospital on Monday.
S. w. Fitzgerald has pur-
chased a new Cabinet Atwater
Kent Radio.
Colora Camp Fire Girls held
a meeting lately at the home
of Mrs. Lloyd Balderston.
Howard w. Pussy has secur-
ed employment at his trade as
carpenter at the Safe Harbor
project.
Street E. Riley is having i'm
provements made to one of his
tenant houses near Porters
Bridge.
A few changes will be made
in this community March 18th.
Mrs. Wilson returned last
Sunday evening from New
York city, to her home near
Porters Bridge.
Henry Atkinson and Miss
Amelia Atkinson, who are en-
ployed at Mannheim, Pa, spent
che weekend with their home
folks.
Philip Foster and family Wis
tied VIM. T. Slicer and family
Sunday.
Mrs. Louise Thompson and
little daughter, who have been
spending some time at the
home of her father, w. o. Nc
Vey, will shortly return to
their home in Ohio.
Miss Bertha M. Tyson is Wis
iting in Baltimore.
Miss Hebecca Hopkins has
returned home from Baltimore
where she spent a few days.
Mrs. Chas. D. Warfield anG
little daughter Jean, of Cations
vile, Md, is spending the week
with her mother, Mrs. Street
f. Riley. Mrs. Warfield spent
Sunday at the Riley home.
Mrs. Thomas Smith, of Va.
visited her parents, Mr.. anG
Mrs. L. r. Atkinson, at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Law
son S. Love and family.
Miss Mary Davis entertained
friends from Baltimore.
Mrs. John Lippincott has re.
turned home after spending
some time in Baltimore.
Mrs. Henry Thompson and
daughter Jane. were guests Of
Mrs. Chas. Hilaman, Chrome
last week.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-02-14
FEBRUARY SPECIALS!

We have just finished annual inventory, and
partly because overstocked some items, and
partly because we want stimulate business
oherlng following reductions:
'Keen- hutter' Handled Axes, Rockway Pattern, New
Stock $zUO, $3.50. You the price OF
"Oneloa" Game Traps, with chain $780, 81.
per oOzen.
H. f. D. Boxes, $3.50 & $3.50, $1.OO & $500
Genuine cello Glass, 15c it, 13 asc f.
5-ce nickel Eveready 1900 it. range SIS,
ALI Safety including Gillette Gem, Auto-Strop &
"keen-kuLter" Toe, were SlO0
All onavlng Brushes set in rubber 5Oc some were 75c
$l.0O.
Hl-liraae Household Shears g. inches, nickel plat
eo, Ioc, similar snears sell for $1OO & $l25.
Shears painted handles, &c. 35c value
Scng knives Cocobola handles and Brass
rlveLs Daues, -oc, worth 35c.
"lger Dr ers asstd lengths 25c, sturdy
lnueed.
Holnngsneao.s Harness Dressing & OIL 1Oc a can
Files Bits asst's, 10c, good value
lot OF Khaki Pants &Leggings 75c &c. were
mucn nlgneT.
Perfection rueght Heaters, "Pyrex" Glass drums ia
" nnlSn were 1910 $500, $3.50 q
ploOU.
of Alarm Clocks, in colors $25 value ST.
"A,yrex ware, 2UsO of.
Coffee mills, 75c, SOC.
for house use, nicely 25c 35c val
Chamols Cloths Csc 50c 75c
Vgoro" house plants and flower boxes special IL o.
size lOc.
Single Curtain Rods, loo, 15c.
Double Curtain Rods, zoe, We're 25c.
Tidy" Mop SLIPS value, 75c.
Radiator Brushes soc, now 35c.
All the articles mentioned in first condition
Some bargains here. Come see for yourself
HAINES & KIRK
Rising Sun Maryland
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-02-14
RISING sun MOVING
PICTURE HOUSE
JOB w. KIRK, Proprietor

XII H NG 4AV 0A
JOB w. KIRK, Proprietor
Saturday, February Is
SHOW FOLKS
Janette Loft and Eddie
Quillan
Colorful backstage atmos-
phere and melodramic punch
of the underworld.
One Reel Comedy Pathe News
Admission 10c and z5c
Shows 700 and 8:45
Wednesday, February ID
IDAHO RED
With
Tom Tyler and Fannie Darro
Tom is accused OF running
a counterfeit plant OH his
ranch, but through the efforts
of Frankie ana a glrl ne is
cleared.
Serial NO. l
FINAL RECKONING
One Reel Comedy
Admission 10c and 25c
Time 7:15 and S:45 o'clock
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-02-14

When congregations begin
to fight over their religion it
is slipping away from them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-02-14
L. H. sTEUART. Secretary

RISING SUN M. e. CHURCH
j. c. Mccoy, Pastor.
Sunday School 9.45 a. m.
Preaching at IL o'clock.
Junior League 500 p. m. Senior
League 700 o'clock. Preaching 1880
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-02-14

What a dreadful hurry we
are in when the sidewalk is
crowded
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-02-14

1t is the hardest kind Of
work to play a winning game.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-02-14
FOR RENT
FOR RENT
FOR RENT

FOR RENT
Room inPubllc Hall building
Rising Sun. Recently occu-
pied as millinery store. Rent
1880 per month, heat fur
lished. Apply to Hall Com
nittee, Community Fire Co.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-02-14
MRS. JENNIE TAYLOR

Licensed Funeral Director
Gentleman Embalmer Lilo
nsed for Maryland and Penn
svlvanla.
Dignified service given all
calls. night or day.
Cor N Queen & Walnut SITS.
Phone 1z2 Rising Sun, MO.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-02-14
666o6

is Prescription for
Colds, Grippe, Flu, Dengue.
Bilious Fever and Malaria
It is the most speedy remedy known
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-02-14
Judicial Bonds

For Guardians, Executors
and Administrators OF
Estates, and other
Tributaries
Can now be furnished
at short notice at
this office
CHAS. s. PYLE
INSURANCE.
RISING SUN ;: MD.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1930-05-14
'fheAEnaglSLi Indy

NRoTHE PspJeG et Of n Hist be
~ eFassdfts SetahGalfft IaRRaske wef %
aaandaye qSoSviaa Of
sASsgss 2 Sgx Y5fas Ell
V Sous Adhe fH6rs hHe
w" Vas saseSaB5Rapaalhaae fH Mrs aARaBS9Ggh
OF e gt Stop ~s Vas paaks aa at at hs Khan foo F
I'm ing, Wfch teSo t1 fly
Ing SPEED Vas Mf aA ah f1a
as 81 at q uanansa 81 u fr6 8
TOD feet. !
Willie asase dos 81
eS eoRpare in da dating With Bis f8
York I'd Paris WRich Fist HIM
sg to ira title
q Of Fiji King g Of Nfd hss air.
btf a fame ge rested aGsy gP Spoh h k s
nlGAh shRgSh ta fh a pSFsst
performng speetaeafar tstant hut kis qsdbseduent
R1 have efbs Seer
hh has 9 Been put But TT to the ets
d and g again.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1930-05-14

me tired today. I sed that he acks
like he thinks 1 am not his equel.
Jane sed don't you mind him a bit
you are his equel he is nuthing but
chuckle-headed nut. well emmy ways
l CESS l no how l stand with her
emmy ways after that.
Sunday-we TUX long ride in the
country today on Strange roads. One
time we got lost on a deetoor and
finely pa had to asst a fellow out in
the country if we was on the rite
road to Shelby and the fellow an
swered and replied that we was on
the rite road all rite but we wood
arrive more sooner if we wood turn
around and go the Oppisite way for
about twenty l miles.
Munday-I found out when James
BIRTHDAY is going to occur and l asst
her what she wood like to have and
she sed she wood like to have nice
ring. I am going to Sc whit they
cost and by her one or mebby 2 if
they don't cost mulch. l think she
sed she wood like to have Satire.
Any how she dident say dimend.
Teusday-They was fire down at
Mr.. Glints house tonite and it burnt
to the ground and when pa seen Mr..
Clint he sed. Well old man you had
pritty tuff brake in yure luck to-
mite and Mr.. Clint sed Yes it was
pritty tuff. l amt got no home to
stay away frum at mite emmy more.
Wensday-Jake ad me was a dig
ging fish wirms tonite and we cud
find but l little old wirm so we cut
him in 2 peaces becuz he looked so
lonesum.
Thirsday-Cuzzen Clarence was
here tonite and he sed be CESS he
was a going to get maryed to Flor
ence witch lives over the crick. Fa
sed to him. Why thot she was l
Of these girls who dussent beleave in
marryage. Clarence sed. Yes that's
what l thot when l proposed to her.
l CESS that's what fella gets for
trying to joak and being 2 exquesti-
tev.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1930-05-14
U WILL HONOR FINE
SERVICE IN UNIQUE WAY

Of interest to the entire state is
the plan announced by the University
of Minnesota to erect a tablet in the
lobby of the Northrup Memorial Au-
ditcrium on which shall be placed the
names of those who over long years
have contributed unselfshly to the
upbuilding of the institutions name
and reputation.
After a committee meeting last
week it was announced that the first
four names have been selected. All
are of persons who have died. The
committee is now considering another
group of famous Minnesota builders
who have passed on, some of whom
will be selected, together with some
names of living men or women who
have retired after long service to the
university.
Who the persons selected are is
never to be made public in formal
way. The names are to be embossed
on a golden-colored plaque with light
shining on it in such a way that they
will be concealed behind curtain of
brilliant rays. Only very unusual
occasion, possibly once year, will
the light be shifted so that the names
will stand out visibly. 1t may be that
this will be done at general meet
ing of the faculty each year.
AS it has been explained by ]. c.
Lawrence, assistant to the president,
the plaque has been designed to be-
stow a fitting honor on those who
worked not for honor and reputation
but to upbuild the capacity and repu-
tation of the institution with which
they were connected. The reason for
withholding publication of the names
is that they may be revealed only in
the ceremonial manner in which they
are to be used. No attempt at sec
recy will be made at that time, and it
is certain that they will become
known. Nor will the University OBJ
ject to publication when they are un-
yelled. This may not take place I'M
til next fall.
Professor Andrew Boss, vice-direct-
or of the Agricultural Experiment
station, is chairman of the name
choosing committee.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1930-05-14

We some time wonder if cut-outs
weren't invented for automobiles to
make the motor so noisy the driver
couldn't hear any instructions from
the back seat Eek.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1930-05-14

got l on Jane ana
the kids in the
class Below US. l
was tawking to
Jane this p. m.
and / sed Well
advanced Histry
is a study that
makes me think
and she replyed
and sed Well it
must be a wand
erful Study then
if it makes you
think. / cant get
what she means
sum times. wimen
is so queer.
Saterday-I was
a telling Jane that
Pug Stevens made
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1930-05-14
iii NV wTTaifhif

more ehhn an aea Year fh e ata bill
II has held the center Of in
<, aIieations are That Wit Soon sSasfsd
lay fl FSSSPlish
M t5 s S$FS s. hnis
slst1af san%a Is seRlS
% caused
tail and las afgS @fa ss5Sra been
onnpmBsf fa Ssgs Generous
81 EsnS fsis SsS
it carries. 1900, 80. D,,..ou .,.u.3..,.o.
BBftt PEP per PG pound LII BBtf F1RIHEste lac;
Cream per gal, SSc; tk, peFo H., s Potatoes,
sssthf HIp Is 4S c5S sd mutton,
Ia per- B 5e Dressed apB, Cattle ftF Ching
less than lBs.o22 8! 700 lbs,
Sc; sYine, It2c Dressed pSStr2 Is; lard,
&C., f9rd su6stp5sF 5f LIS P%SRoty Sf Dressed
DPoulfyy iof pTssffa meats, SS RrY h4!s m &C.;
Ply 49, s5Ss f sSs eass IL $5I s sss;
Wool per H.; S4si Casein, per 1n h. SIS ;.r .
ssss & 5is B.r sss
on cement adopted
sSspst giiiss af sSgfPs fsasRsRES the
measpFe Xhish KsS rsecfea bH ehafS deei-
veo Xot Asae from the 10 fast that hsrf @ cleo
tan e9mng sR thsFs Na ne aHd a f4f Such
and Ss ofsgesspf tfs tleneer
nnYnyY 4sti ct3risYs We're deceived BY the plan. IT,
wSa eY e us gAan The
p&s99Rle eSSsf tFesgltsa n re-
pS6e s6
RaYRd sqmf hree ta m95set eght cent
P9nn t 81 abf{
exspa Wish f esw gHXa 95EHR se The
ne peos peg lpa TSSa have
., helped but the exporter and foreign consum
Prf prssdn has ndsstsd ytrsng h that
whe Yanh veto the tariff hil the edshsnfEs clause
tanned and the
ehele measure and aelaSXSsd its RfSsage in
There may phays bsep s9We of
ha MhQ wefe 70 smPe jas to hfeYe he scheme
had nsri hit Me sha e0nt1IpYs t3 to fbs sus-
an pa9n that With its PraRonents it was merely
Effort t. sbe9qe the 9ae9geF vote nrovs
which Tbs Housss flse TsstofsS a+ provision
90 which gives it's tbs PFeSiasatd the i'm
ep4ntk aaNtiss Mas fewfgasd M several farm
YhiSh ffaged tbs paftsS the
ed hands Of Tbs delays ever encounter
edMhep tariff eTeysiop is attSmRteao dot nossble 20
strike that it ad hefSib to
hae AID esihedYlse Yhieh was
the at westarn saftle faisers
Willis it true thai N rsasb sss
many hdsS ws debit tbs and opeessity
HIDES aRa leahsf Eeoasn 2pt tbs vp projected
prstoH sypRofe that f S2npOf hayA spot
ana if bts gppa for st the caiFYmap it also
for the sugar beet grower and cateman of the
"sstnumber of Republsaps from industrial center,
voted nnphsE Of Rsppbfanse fEqm espters
against the As cthf tariff Civ
reason that W rspactmspt YoN}a greatly
increase food prices. The Pioneer Journal does not
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1930-05-14

Eugene Christian, noted dietician
and author of the book, "How To
Live To Be 100," died recently in
California at the age of sixty-nine.
The deserter.-Ex.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1930-05-14
PAVING WORK ON NO. 5
HAS BEEN STARTED

Paving of State Highway No. s.,
between Mankato and St. Peter was
begun recently, at point where the
Kasota road intersects the state high
way three and eight-tenths miles
south of st. Peter.
With conditions favorable, about
1000 feet of roadway will be paved
each day, requiring about one month
to complete the first section.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1930-05-14
STATS DIARY
BY ROSS FARQUHAR

Friday-Well are class tux up Ad-
vansed History today so us kids have
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1930-05-14

Something to Sell. Advertise in
Gazette Want Ads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-05
TAXES SEEN IMPROVEMENT
OVER SYSTEM OF LOTTERY
Latter Method of Raising Public Funds
Formerly Sanctioned By President
And Other Public Officials.

now in the Library of Congress, show
entries of his participation In real es-
tate lotteries. In 1855 he purchased 10
tickets at f5 each, according to one of
his entries, in the lottery organized for
the sale of the famous estate of Col.
William Byrd, comprising large do
main on the James River. The estate
was heavily involved, and writers of the
times point out that if attempts had
been made to sell it in the regular way
it would not have brought one-half
what it did in the lottery.
Early Pennsylvania Plan.
AS early as 1875 the proprietors of
Pennsylvania used the lottery as a new
method of selling lands, a method, by
the way, that resembles the modern
interests have succeeded in prohibiting
in many States. The early Pennsyl-
vania plan was to sell 100000 acres by
lottery at ELS, 10 shillings per 100 acres,
making the sum of f15,500. The sale
Of 1850 tickets at e $50 each was to
have made up the amount of f15,500.
The subscription never having filled up,
this lottery was never drawn, but the
tickets actually sold were recognized as
titles to the lands.
The lotteries f1ourished in Philadel-
phia, then our largest city. There were
many lotteries organized for public OBJ
jectS, and even for the construction of
churches. They were looked upon as a
sort of voluntary tax for paving streets,
erecting wharves, public buildings, etc,
eXcavating canals and building bridges.
In 1929 the Pennsylvania Legislature
passed an act to prohibit lotteries under
a penalty of a fine of fl00, but this act
only prohibited unauthorized" lotteries
and those permitted by special legisla-
tive grant continued to flourish.
Benjamin Franklin, with other promi-
nent citizens of Philadelphia, subscribed
in 1748 to a lottery to raise $4,000
($15.000) for the erection of a battery
on the Delaware as a defense for the
city against foreign invasion. The
common council of Philadelphia took
1000 of the 1883 tickets. The lottery
was successful and a battery of cannon
was planted below the city on the
river bank.
During the same year, as result of
petitions from the city of Philadelphia.
the State Legislature passed an act au-
thorizing a State lottery to raise $4,000