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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-08-14

high school building, to cost
$45,1
The carnival of the North
East Fire Co. will open in that
town on Friday, Aug. FL, and
closes August 81.
Fall racing at the Havre de
Grace track, by the Harforo
Agricultural Breeders Associa-
ton, will open September Il.
Cameron Brothers finished
the canning of beans at their
plant in this town last week,
and on Thursday began the
pack of corn.
Examinations for the post OF
captain O fthe Maryland State
Police will be held Aug. IA at
the offices of the State Employ
ment Commission.
Freddie Baldwin, star pitcher
and fielder of Aberdeen base
ball team, has signed a contract
with the st. Louis Browns OF
the American League for the
season Of 1882.
The contract for the erection
of new bridge across Back
Creek, at Chesapeake City, has
been awarded to Mccullough
Brothers, of Linthicum Heights
MARYLAND, at a bid of 1868.
Francis Coyle, of Elkton,
who was arrested some days
ago, charged with statutory
rape on Mary Shivery, aged Ii
years, of that town, has been
released under $4,000 bond.
William Linton, who was ar
rested at the same time on the
same charge, is still being held
in jail.
Clyde Shores, of Winston
Salem, N. c., recently arrested
there and brought back to Har-
ford county, where he was tried
on the charge of assault with
intent to kill and common
assault upon Willard Jones,of
Scarborough, has been SEN
fenced by Judge Preston to six
wears in the Penitontiary.
Alfred H. Davis, of Iron Hill,
was seriously injured Wednes-
day morning last, when his
right leg was caught in the belt
on gasoline driven machine
used for cooling milk. He was
taken to Union Hospital, Elk
ton, where it was found he had
sustained compound fracture.
Several years ago, Irving
Reynolds, a brother in law OF
Mr.Davis, was killed while
operating an engine.
A heavy truck being driven
by Kirk Dinsmore at rapid
rate got beyond his control
when something went wrong
with the steering gear, and
crashed into a fire hydraDt on
West Main street, in this tOwnY
Monday afternoon. The hy-
drant was broken and a flood Of
water released that nearly
drained the towns standpipe
before the flow could be shut
off and repairs made
About a dozen candidates are
in the field for Judge of the
Orphans Court, to fill the va
cancy caused by the death of
James ]. McCauley, of Leeds,
last Friday night. Gov. Richie
will probably appoint the per-
son who obtains the endorse
ment of the Democratic State
, Central Committee of Cecil
county. The Committee con-
sists of six members, three men
and three women.
Burton Trimble, 10 years,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Trimble of near Elkton, is in
Wilmington General Hospital
suffering from severe injuries
received when he lost control
of a tractor on which he was
riding Saturday afternoon.
The tractor was drawing a
threshing outfi down a steep
grade, west of Fair Hill, when
the thresher broke loose and
crashed into the tractor. The
young man was pinned against
the steering wheel and crushed
ohox,f tho hinc ond CI1ffQFQ0 a
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-08-14
TOWN AND COUNTY
Short Paragraphs of Recent Events of
Interest to Our Readers
LOCAL HAPPENINGS BRIEFLY NOTED

MIS0 ANdOLAA APOhSOA, Va ADe~A
timore, has been wishing Mrs.
Claude C. Buck.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alver Reynolds,
of Indianapolis, Ind, visited
Rising Sun relatives Saturday.
Mrs. Annie Jenkins, Ruth
and Jane Jenkins are enjoying
the breezes at Ocean City, N. ].
Norman H. Anderson, of
Philada., was a recent visitor of
Misses Hannah and Mabel
Reynolds.
Mrs. Rachel Campbell is en-
joying a visit with her daugh-
ter Mrs. ]. F. Harding, Ok
ford, Pa.
Mrs. John G. Hindman and
children, Dorothy and John,
Jr., enjoyed the week at Bet
terton, Md.
Miss Halle Hasson and e.
E. Chadwick, of Wilmington,
were Saturday guests of Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. r. Cherry.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. G. Dixon, of
Philadelphia, were visitors at
the home of Mrs. B. HI. Brown
and family during the week.
Rev. and Mrs. Hallock, of
harrisburg, Pa, formerly of
West Nottingham, were visitors
of Mrs. Eli T. Reynolds on
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. U. Zim-
norman and Sonny are spend
ing some time at the home of
Mr.. Zimmerman's mother, in
Palmyra, Pa.
The marriage in Washington
of two former Port Deposit
young people, has been an
nounced. Miss Mary Harvard
to Mr.. John Gerry.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Dunlap, of
Riverton, N. j., and Miss Cut
Ter, of Moorestown, N. j., spent
Sunday with Mrs. Rachel
Campbell and family.
The marriage of Miss Esther
Armour, of Bay View, and Will
liam Lupfer, of Chesapeake
City, took place in Denton, Md,
on Saturday, August /.
Miss M. Lidie Stewart left
on Friday for Philadelphia,
where she will spend some time
with her sister, Mrs. Ella
Reese.
DR.. and Mrs. HI. d. Barnes
and two sons, Of Greensburg,
Pa, motored to their country
home at Woodlawn, on Friday,
for the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Linn Worth
ington, son Henry, and Mrs.
Arthur J. Ford, of Baltimore,
spent Sunday with Mrs. Mary
Cherry and Miss Louise Worth
ington.
Rev. and Mrs. J. c. Mccoy
and son Hubbard Mccoy, left
on Wednesday morning of this
week for a motor trip to the
New England States and other
points.
Announcement has been
made Of the marriage of Miss
Phoebe F. Fox and Clossie J.
Mench, in Elkton, on Aug. 1.
The ceremony was performed
by Rev. r. K. White, rector of
Trinity P. E. church.
Mrs. Herr and daughter, of
Pleasant Grove, Pa, Miss Yer
ma Grason and Earl Todd have
been enjoying a motor trip to
points in Canada and else
where. The party left Rising
Sun on Wednesday last, return
ing this week.
M. T. Garvin, of Lancaster.
Pa, entertained at dinner. on
Sunday, at Rising Sun Hotel,
the trustees of the Peoples
Church and a number of rel
atives. Those to enjoy the din
ner were: Thos. Weaver, VIM.
Hill, F. l.. Lindamood, Mrs. l..
Taylor, Mrs. r. Rawlings, Mr..
and Mrs. John Garvin, Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Garvin, Misses
Alice and Anna Garvin, Mrs.
Mary Garvin. Mr.. and Mrs.
Clinton Way, Mrs. Mary Dun
Hap, Mrs. Jos. T. Tyson, Misses
Idle and Mary Campbell. Mr..
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-15
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 v O~ADSNN O001D SPORTS EDITOR.

The three outstanding newcom- CTS in the National league this sea- son, on the basis of the first two months of play, are Russell (Buzz) Arlett of the Phillies, Red Worth ington of the Braves and Johnny Vergez of the Giants.
 Vergez is the only one of the three who was picked arbitrarily for his regular spot and stuck to it. John McGraw made the defi- nite switch of Lindstrom to the outfield and Vergez to third base in the spring training camp. The Pacific Coast league boy has come through handsomely, afield as we'll as at bat.
 Arlett, one of the biggest mer in the game, and Worthington had to go out and prove they were entitled to regular ports in the outfield. They have done 50 in sensational fashion.
 Arlett's heavy hitting has arous- ed discussion as to why he re- mained SO long in "AA" company on the Pacific coast. The answer is not altogether based on the fact that he was figured heavy-footed fellow.
 Arlett for years had been big drawing card on the coast and the Oakland owners put an almost prohibitive price tag on his release.
 The big fellow has been clouting major league pitching with as much gustc as he ever pasted mi- nor league twirling.
 The surprising fe ature about Worthington is that the Braves were able to pluck him from one of the Cardinal chain stores-Ro- chester. He was supposed to have a sore arm and weak back or some thing but it has not been manifest so far in his great work for Bill McKechnie and the Braves.
 How can you overlook Mickey Cochrane,' Inquired Detroit ob- server, fin picking the most val uable member of Connie Mack's worlds champions?
 T note there is a tendency to name Al Simmons for this distinc- tion. Al no doubt is greater all around batsman although he has not been outhitting Mickey by much so far this spring. Taking into consideration Cochrane's speed and his ability to work almost every day, double-heade included. and his aggressiyeness. think fe rates as the keystone of the club.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-15
TWENTY GRAND
 TOOK LEAD ON
 HOME STRETCH
Winner of Belmont Stakes Outdistanced All
 Track Rivals

BELMONT PARK, N. Y, June l5.-Taking the lead, coming into the stretch, Twenty Grand last Saturday afternoon in the Belmont Stakes, outdistanced all rivals and won by ten lengths, with Sun Mea- dow second and Jamestown, third.
 Twenty Grand not only won the three-year-old American turf cham pionship but set a new record of 2:29 3/5 for the mile and one half and beat Gallant Fox's mark by two seconds.
 Twenty Grand was ridden by Charlie Kurtsinger. The horse is owned by Mrs. Payne Whitney.
 Twenty Grand closed 4 to 5 favorite. Jamestown was strong second choice.
 Twenty Grand won $58,77O send ing the total earnings to $164 ,075.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-15
NEGRO HURLER MAKES RECORD
Two-Man Track Team also Noses Into High Hon.
 ors Tn East

CHICAGO, H., June 15.-Ams- dem Oliver, negro hurdle star from the Roosevelt High School of Day ton, Ohio, and two-man track team representing the main town ship High of Desplaines, Illinois divided honors Saturday in the twenty seventh renewal of the Uni versity of Chicago National Inter- scholastic track and field cham picrship.
 The two-men team was Bob Ken nicott and Marsh Miller They popped up from nowhere to win making 31 points between them.
 Oliver set a new prep record for the 220 yard low hurdles to win the event by cutting three-tenths of second off the record of five years standing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-15
MOOSE DEFEAT VETERANS 11-0
 IN SLOW CAME
Paps Find Lowe Easy in First Seven Innings and
 Sew Up Sunday Game

Pete Schmitz and Erskine held the American. Legion to five hits Sunday afternoon and the Moose won II to o, in slow and unin- teresting game. Lowe was ineffec- tive and hit hard by the Moose, and Majors, who succeeded him in the seventh, got by without being scored on.
 The Vets were helpless before both of the Moose chuckers, and Schmitz and Erskine were never threatened Pete hurled seven inn ings and retired because of a sore arm rather than indanger from the Vets. Erskine pitched the last two frames without the semblance of a. hit being made off him.
 s Moose Cop Easily
 The Moose found Lowe an easy riddle and scored almost at will. In the second frame they showed across three runs. Sabin dropped Big Macs fly in center. Jack Schmitz sacrificed Mac to second Pete Schmitz's fly to right bounced over the fence to score Mac, and Pete scored when Sabin misjudged Niemi's fly to center. Sabin ran in on the hit and it sailed over his head for the circuit. If he had stood still it would have drop ped into his pocket.
 '& The Moose scored another in the Fourth frame. With two out, Pete Schmitz drew pass and scored lans singles by Nello and Henning.
 They added four more in the fifth on a walk, a wild pitch, a two-hagger and two singles Fred Schmitz walked and went to sec ond on wild pitch. Ramsay fam ned. M McSpadden doubled, scor- ing Fred. Singles by Big Mac and Jack Schmitz scored Little Mac.
 The Paps scored four more for good measure in the eighth frame Pete Schmitz, Nello and Henning singled. Bill Schmitz flew out to left and F. Schmitz walked Ram
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-15
BROWN TAKES DAVIS
 OUT TO MORNINGSIDE.

O. V. Brown, Deputy United States Marshal from Petersburg, left here this morning with Clyde Davis, in sane patient, to place him in Morn ingside Sanitarium. He was com mitted there by Judge Charles Sey last Friday.
 Davis, said to be a World War veteran, is violently insane. He was taken aboard the Yukon today with great difficulty, and after his resistance had been overcome by six men. Deputy Brown first under took to get him in an automobile without using handcuffs but was forced to put them on him after Davis almost escaped from him.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-15
PHILADELPHIA TAKES
 DOUBLE HEADER FROM
 ST. LOUIS ON SATURDAY

PHILADELPHIA, June 15.-The Philadelphia Athletics defeated the St. Louis Browns at both ends of a double header before a crowd of 30,000 fans last Saturday after noon. The scores were 10 to 8 and IA to l.
 Lefty Grove pitched the first game for his eleventh victory of this year. He was given an early lead when Catcher Johnny Hev- ing hit home run with two men on bases in the fourth.
 In the second game, George Earnshaw helped club his way to his tenth straight win by hitting a home run and getting three sim gles.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-15


 Connie Mack prefers to remain neutral in any argument over the relative merits of his two bright stars. He is satisfied to struggle along with both Simmons and Cochrane in the lineup, batting 400 or better and breaking up bali games on very short notice.
 Many competent baseball men regard Cochrane as the greatest catcher of all time, although there are still many kind words to be said for Buck Ewing, Lou Criger, Johnny Kling, Roger Bresnahan, Ray Schalk and others.
 I recall chat at Chicago, dur ing the 1929 worlds series, with Mordecai Three-fingered) Brown.
 One might have imagined Brown now a prosperous oil man, would be impressed by the opening pitch ing performance of Howard Ehm- Ike in setting down the hard-hitting Cubs. He was but he was more impressive with the work of Coch- rane behind the plate.
 T have never seen more mas terful performance by a backstop,' remarked Brown. "Cochrane amaz- ed me with his good judgment es well as his speed and hitting abil- ity. He is the best catcher I have ever seen"
 \ Cochrane's greaS scareer in base ball has overshadowed the fact that he also was a football star for Boston university The boys who saw him in his college days tell me he was as hard-running ball car rier as you would care to see oii any gridiron.
 It may have been tough on the neighbors but Mickey also master ed the saxophone. He buried the hatchet with Burleigh Grimes afs- CT the last worlds sc-lcs and wo-.. into vaudeville.
 He was b1-n GcrdHa z lu,sy Cochrane at Bridgewater, Mass, in 1903. The As call hm "Mlke" the fans Mickey" and h.s oppoa- ents Gordon" in q somewhat de- risive tone. He hes ~'ve- er-vat less than 120 games season since coming to Philadelphia from Port land, Ore, in 1925.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-15

T would be willing to bet his ab- sence would be more keenly felt than Simmons; in other words, if the As were obliged to make a choice, they would be better off with Cochrane behind the bat"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-15
GAMES SATURDAY Pacific Coast League

Portland 5,4; Missions 4, 5; frs gamseleven innings. San Francisco H.. Oakland Los Angeles '; Sacramento g. Seattle 6; Hollywood 20.
 National League Philadelphia 6; Chicago T. Brooklyn 1; Cincinnati G. New York 6; Pittsburgh \. :. Boston O; St. Louis A.
 American League St. Louis 3, l; Philadelphia 10 IA.
 Detroit 1; Boston T. Chicago 6; New York II. Cleveland 0; Washington 5.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-15

old Papers at rhe Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-15
GAMES SUNDAY Pacific Coast League

Seattle 4,3; Hollywood 12, 4. Los Angeles 8, 13; Sacramento 3, 2.
 San Francisco 3, 12; Oakland 0, 3.
 Portland 3; Missions 0.
 National League Philadelphia 3, 1; St. Louis T, 13. Pittsburgh 8; Brooklyn 6. Boston 3; Chicago l. New York 3; Cincinnati 2.
 American League Chicago ?; Boston 4. Detroit 4; New York 2, ten in- nings.
 Philadelphia 4; Cleveland 6. St. Louis 3; Washington g.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-15
HERE ENROUTE
 TO WESTERN DISTRICTS

Enroute to western towns to visit banking institutions of which he is the head, E. A. Rasmuson of the Bank of Alaska chain, arrived here today from his home in Skagway. He left on the steamer Aleutian for Seward and will visit Anchor
 age and Cordova before returning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-15

Juneau City League
 yITon T.nct Do
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-15

IIIo
 SUMMARY: Earned runs, Moose g; two-base hits, Ramsay P. and J. Schmitz, M MacSpadden and Heinke; home run, Nello; struck out by Schmitz six in seven inning Erskine in two innings; Lowe 4 in 72-3 innings, Majors in 11-3 innings; losing pitcher, Lowe; win ming pitcher, Schmitz; stolen bases, C. MacSpadden and Henning.
 Umpires, Nostrand at plate, Be- telho on bases.
 Scorer, Mize.
 Time of game: two hours and 35 minutes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-15

say doubled off fence in left and Little Mac singled, to tally Pete Schmitz, Nello, Henning and Fred Schmitz.
 Legion DrOp Another
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-25
American Legion Is Through With
 Famous Session
Members Are Speeding for Home After Acting on Resolutions That May Prove 'HistOric-BOnus and Prohibition Are Dis= posed Of

Detroit, Sept 25-- (UP) - The city of Detroit, situated on the bor- der line between wet Canada and dry America, returned to-day to normalcy with American Legion 1 delegates homeward bound after asking referendum on the dry laws.
 We want beer-we want beer" was the shout that went up from the galleries yesterday when, for the first time in the 13 years ex- istence of the legion. the prohibi- tion question was offered on na- tional convention floor.
 The legionnaires then voted 1.00S to 394 in favor of a resolution demanding that the question of modification of the dry laws be submitted to national referendum. Those of the midwest were split. Veterans from the south and southwest favored the dry laws.
 The vote on prohibition. a vote against asking for a bonus. and election of Henry L. Stevens. Jr. of Warsaw, N. C., as national com mander were highlights of the closing day of the legion conven- tion.
 Many delegates had left before the votes on these important ques- tions. To-day the exodus was completed.
 Voting on the prohibition reso- lution was preceded by bitter de- bate upon the convention floor. The resolution concerning a bonus was, however, voted down with little opposition.
 Having adopted this measure, the legionnaires turned to the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-25
IMPORT DUTIES
 IN ITALY WERE ALL INCREASED
Premier Mussolini Is De- ternlined to Keep the Lire Up to Strength of l9 to a Dollar

Rome, Sept 25.-(UP)-An off, ficfal government decree to-day in creased ad valorem duties on all imports 15 per cent except conn bustibles, on which the increase was 10 per cent.
 The decree was ordered by Pre- mier Benito Mussolini as a revenue measure to prevent any weakening of the lire. although the lire has been maintained on a reasonably firm basis.
 The increase was calculated to meet the budget deficit, inasmuch as all other taxes were regarded as sufficiently high. especially income taxes. The government in recent days came to the support of the lire when it was assailed main- taining its strength. The present decision gave evidence of the gov ernment's determination to keep it at 19 to the dollar.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-25
FIVE MEMBERS OF
 MILITARY BAND
 MET WITH DEATH
Worst Grade Crossing Ac- cident That Has Taken Place in Mass. in Many Years

Tyngsboro. Mass, Sept 25-(UP) Five members of a military band were dead to-day after the worst grade crossing accident in Massa- chusetts in recent years. They were killed instantly last night when the Alouette, Montreal-Bos- ton express of the Boston & Maine railroad, struck their light automobile at a private crossing and hurled 1t 125 feet.
 The dead, all members of Ait ken's 3S9th Field Artillery band of Lowell were: Michael Vendi- tuoli, S9. North Billerica, the dri- yer: John S. Carlson. 5S. Lowell; James H. Buckley, 50. Lowell; Ed ward c. Looney, 50. Lowell; Will liam J. Bagley. 45, Lowell.
 The band to which they be- longed had played at clambake at Martin Luther Grove. In con- nection with the outing a special flagman was assigned to the near by private crossing. The flag man remained on duty until every one except the band had left the grove. He had gone home at the time of the accident.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-25
CLAIMS TO BE VICTIM
 OF KNIFER
Vito Lenten of Union Street Found Wander ing With Cut Under Left Eye-Says He Was At- tackled in Home

Shortly before midnight last evening, Vito Lenten of 63 Union street was found on the street by the police sufferding from a knife wound under the left eye. He was taken to St Mary's hospital for treatment and later to his home. When questioned by the police, Lenten claimed that he was at- tackled by some unknown man who had waylaid him in the cellar of his home. The police on conduct ing an investigation were given the intimation that Lenten either stabbed himself or met with an accident.
 Patrolmen Frank Magro and Jo- seph Collins conducted a search of Union street late last evening
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-25

Denver, Colo. Sept 25-(UP)-- Col. Osborn Wood. son of the late Major General Leonard Wood. left Denver today for New Mexico to take his place at the head of the states military If martial law Is de- clared. Bronzeo and hardened by work in mines and on his 640-acre ranch, Col. Wood. who went to New Mexico ito recover from the past high life I had led" was proud of his position as adjutant general of the New Mexican Na- tional guard.
 "It's in the blood. you know" he said.
 "He had come to Denver to confer with Col. W. c. Danks. ad- jutant general of the Colorado Ma tionai Guard. on military matters. He looked little like the health broken man who disappeared" inc to New Mexico four years ago ito forget" his forgetting" led him to the mines of the southwestern state. He became "mucker" - A eS~sns@s ieh~~~~ A~ ~~---''s~s@-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-25
SON OF LATE MAJOR GENERAL
 WOOD MAKES FIRST PUBLIC
 APPEARANCE IN MANY YEARS

came for him to homestead $40 acres of land, and the young scion of a military family wielded blow instead of a sword. The ranch prospered. Wood recovered his health.
 Tt was the best thing that ever happened to me-" he said.
 Then he was appointed by Gov. Seligman to head the national guard.
 My only interest now are my job and my ranch" Wood said. T wish the days were longer for my duties"
 Gov. seligman yesterday threat ened to declare martial law at Soc- coro. N. M.. unless plans for buil- flint in connection with the annual fiesta there were abandoned.
 It was generally believed the promoters of the affair would mol venture to hold the fight In light of the governor's threat. If they do. New Mexico's guardsmen will take over the town--with Col, x1~-s Q. tA-i- A~~s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-25
Mrs. Ceilings Is
 Again Relating
 Story Of Murder
Coroner's Inquest Has Be- gun Court Room Crowded, Mostly With Women, Who Brought Their Lunches = Seats Were at Premium

Huntington, L. l., Sept. 25.- (UP).-The coroner's inquest into the mysterious death of Benjamin P. Ceilings was continued to-day after a weeks recess.
 Mrs. Lillian Ceilings, comedy young titian-haired widow of the brutally murdered man, appeared to relate in public her version of how two "pirates" boarded their cabin cruiser Penguin in Long Island Sound, beat and tossed her husband over the side and kid naped her in a green canoe.
 The widow was heavily yelled and wore mourning.
 A throng of curious, mostly women, packed the court room in Huntington's town hall. Coroner William B. Gibson presided. Necks were craned as Mrs. Ceilings, &C., companied by her counsel, William E. Kelly, arrived from her resi- dence in the suburbs of Stamford, Conn. Mrs. Ceilings came as a vol- uptary witness, at the request of District Attorney Alexander G. Blue of Suffolk county.
 Many in the court room crowd carried lunches. Seats were at a premium. Numerous wom- en brought children along.
 The crowd stood silently as the young widow proceeded through the lane of curious to the door of the town hall.
 Mrs. Ceilings proceeded to stand at once and began her story, which she has told a dozen times since that fatal night on Long Island Sound. She spoke in a. low voice and was visibly embarrassed by the
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