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Rooms for Rent

NICELY. FURNISHED ROOM for
one or two gentlemen. 5l4 San
dalwood. Phone 1866. l2-13
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-02-24
Reckless Motorist Injuries
Trainnraf

Joseph Murphy, of Upper Darby
Pa, conductor on the milk train
on the Media Branch of the Penn
sylvania railroad, suffered a badly
crushed leg on Wednesday after
noon last, at the station here.
The engine of the train was back
ing on the sidetrack to pick up a
car of milk, the conductor stand
ing on the platform ON the rear OF
the locomotive, in order to make
the coupling, In spite Of the fact
that the warning 'blinker lights
were operating in plain view Fred
Gray, OF Bay View section, driving
toward the grade crossing at the
station, continued on his way and
ran into the engine.
The conductor was knocked from
the engine and suffered badly
fractured leg. He was taken to
Union Hospital, Elkton, for treat
ment. The reckless motorist escap-
ed injury and his car was only
slightly damaged.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-02-24
Will Assist The Jews

AS result of the visit of the
Three Wise Men from the West"
in other words the three Friends,
Rufus M. Jones, George A. Walton
and Robert Yarnell, way was open
for some others to go into Germany
to help solve the difficult problems
which have arisen from the attitude
of Hitler and his government to-
ward the Jews. James c. Vail, of
Phila., Arthur Perry and wife, from
New England, and Robert w. Bald
erston and wife, now Of Chicago but
formerly of Kennett Square, and the
Milk Producers Association, have
gone over to assist In feeding the
destitute Jews and other prosecuted
peoples and also to help arrange
for the evacuation of some of these,
probably by way of temporary
camps in nearby countries. Robert
w. Balderston spent some time in
Germany after the World War, help
ing with the feeding of the German
children and no doubt will meet
some with whom he worked on his
former visit.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-02-24
Fire Damages Perryville
Dwelling

The double dwelling on Aiken
avenue, in Perryville, occupied by
the families of T. o. Ryan and H
D. Neff, was damaged by fire on
Monday afternoon of last week.
The Perryville Fire Company's
siren was out of order and their
only means of sounding an alarm
was by ringing church bells. Many
of the Perryville firemen failed to
hear the bells and did not respond
to the alarm. When it seemed that
the fire might get out of control
because of the limited crew, an
alarm was telephoned to Havre dc
Grace. SusQuehanna Hose Company
responded. Working jointly they soon
had the blaze under complete con-
troll, with a minimum Of damage,
estimated at about $3.50.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-02-24
Old Susquehanna Riv-
err Span To Go
Razing Of Structure Coupled
With Provision For The
New Bridge

While officials Of Havre de Grace
reached an agreement with the
State Roads Commission which
would allow continuance of work
on the approaches for the new Sus-
quehanna Bridge opponents in that
town and Perryville of the plan
to remove the old double-decked
structure were seen fighting q los
ing battle.
Tentative contract for the new
bridge, pending government ap-
prOval, has been let to q Pennsyl-
vania concern and with the way
cleared for finishing the approaches,
construction work ON the span is ex-
pected to get under way this spring.
The roads commission, in execut-
ing trust indenture and selling
bridge revenue bonds to help finance
the new bridge, definitely COM
mitted itself to close and remove the
existing structure when the new toll
bridge is completed in the summer
of 1910.
1t was doubted seriously whether
1t would be possible for the Legisla-
ture to pass a bill directing the
Roads Commission to retain the
bridge, since legislative act of
1887 gave the roads group the right
to execute such 9 trust indenture for
the bridge program.
1t was under the trust indenture
that the commission committed it.
self to remove the span to avoid any
competition with the new toll
bridge. Although the Legislature has
the power to repeal statutes, such
action in this case would throw out
the entire bridge program, it was
pointed out.
Since the bridge revenue bonds
already have been sold, any action
of the Legislature to repeal the act
of 1887, which is deemed unlikely,
would have the effect of abrogating
the trust indenture, or contract, be-
tween the Roads Commission and
the bond holders.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-02-24
Plan New Canal Bridge

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Indications are a four-lane high
fixed bridge will be constructed over
the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal
near st. Georges, DEL, to replace
that destroyed when struck by the
freighter, Waukegan.
1t is also expected work ON plans
for such a bridge will be started
early next month.
Maj. c. Burlin, u. s. District
Engineer, met in Dover with Gov.
Richard G. McMullen, Charles w.
Cullen, chairman Of State Highway
Commission, and w. w. Mack. chief
engineer of the department.
Plans for the tunnel have been
abandoned as too expensive.
The high bridge would be con-
structed in the vicinity Of st.
Georges, but no steps have been
taken yet to- select the site.
Major Burlin asked If Delaware
would contribute any funds toward
the construction of the new bridge.
The question will be taken up at
the next meeting Of the State High
way Commission. Major Burlin was
informed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-02-24

The annual report of the Mutual
Fire Insurance of Cecil County, sub
mitted at the meeting in Elkton on
February IA, showed the business
of the organization is in good con-
dition. The total assets having
reached total of $118,865.19, as
follows: Cash in bank $62,989.51;
first mortgage ON real estate $685.
S22; United States bonds $19,997.-
rs; agents balance receivable 49,
029.O2; accrued interest $559.7S;
other assets $8O4.61, gross assets
$121,2O2.7O; assets not admitted
$2,33751; leaving total of $11S,-
865.19.
Liabilities: Reserve for fire loses
unadjustted $50; reserved for un-
earned premiums $19,941.08; sur
plus $9S,414; total liabilities $11S,-
865.1O; insurance in force, gross
$S,37O,245; net $7,653,709.
The following were elected direc-
tors: DR.. H. Arthur Cantwell, North
East; Joseph T. Tyson, Rising Sun;
James F. Evans, Elkton, S. Wills
Lusby, Cecilton; Harry H. Howard,
Chesapeake City; William Sterling
Evans, Elkton; Marion E. Rose, of
North East; Pierre LIE Brun, Port
Deposit; and DR.. Winfred T. Nor
rison, Elkton.
The directors elected Dr. Cant
we'll, President; William Sterling
Evans secretary-treasurer; Fred s.
Poole, assistant secretary, and Miss
Anne e. Mahan, clerk.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-02-24
Sheriff Shoots Negro
On Highway
Officer Fires When Colored
Man Resists Arrest

Sheriff David ]. Randolph Of Elk.
ton early Saturday morning, fatally
shot Charles w. Skeen, 25-year-old
Negro of Washington.
The sheriff said he shot in self
defense as Skeen, in an automobile
pulled out a gun and fired at him
twice.
Another man, also colored, of
Washington, was arrested.
A white hitch-hiker notified Of
ficer johnson he had been riding
with two Negroes, one of whom had
a pistol, in a car they said they had
stolen in Washington.
The car was damaged at Bacon
Hill, where the men left it and pro-
ceeded on foot until their arrest,
Sheriff Randolph said. A serch was
under way for the hitch-hicker who
went on his way, catching ride in
"a truck.
The car, sedan, bore District of
Columbia license plates.
After the accident was reported
the Sheriff overlook the two Negroes
on Highway 40 and sought to arrest
them.
The officers said the one man,
armed with .38 -caliber pistol, at
tempted to draw the weapon and
Sheriff shot him in the leg. Falling
the Negro drew his pistol. The Of
ficer fired again, wounding him
fatally.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-02-24
Senate Confirms Colds.
borough Appointment

The Senate on Thursday confirm
ed, without dissenting voice, the
nomination of Representative Colds
borough, of Maryland, to be an as
sociate justice Of the District Court
of the United States for the District
of Columbia.
Mr.. Goldsborough has represented
the First, or Eastern Shore, district
of Maryland for eighteen years and
started his tenth consecutive term
as a member of the House on Janu-
airy 8. He said he probably would
relinquish his seat and take the oath
of his new Office about April /.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-02-24
Fire Company Drive For
Funds Successful

The drive for funds being made
by the Community Fire Company OF
Rising Sun, Md, to help purchase
a new fire truck to replace the old
REQ chemical and pumper, has
proven very successful, and the do
nations have passed, the $1,000 mark
and are still coming in.
To date the total amount con-
tributed is $1232.00, for which
the Company wishes to thank all
those who have donated and the
ones who will contribute later.
It is very gratifying to the mem
.bers to know that when the COM
'pany needs financial support it will
be supplied by the general public,
which has proven to be the case by
this drive.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-02-24
Fatally Injured Starting
Stalled Car

A friendly effort to- help the own
er of a stalled automobile brought
death to Manly Smith, aged 40
years, when he was run over by his
own truck.
Smith, who operates truck-haul-
ing business, was en- route to Pleas
ant Hill with load of coal when he
saw the stalled motorist and stopped
to give aid.
While standing ON the bumper OF
his truck. which his helper was driv-
ing pushing the stalled car, Smith
fell and the wheels OF the truck
passed over his body. He suffered
a broken back and internal injuries
and died several hours later In
Union Hospital. Elkton.
The accident occurred Saturday
about Q mile north Of Elkton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-02-24
Holdup Gang Lands
Behind Bars
Three Youths Rob And Kid
nap Rising Sun Resident

Three youths from the Oakwood
section of Cecil County are behind
the bars, facing charges that may
lead to long terms In prison, fol.
lowing their holding up at pistol
point, robbing and kidnapping
Ernest Flabbi in this town Satur.
day night.
The youths arrested by Officers
Koste and Adolphus Burke, of the
Maryland State Police, are Olir
Madron, 15; Raymond Dalton %
and Walter Ragan, 16.
They were given hearing before
Magistrate George l.. Ewing late
Saturday night, following their ar
rest, and lodged in jail for court
action. The three youths, who all
have unenviable regulations and
have been under surveillance fol
some time, entered the shoe shop
of Ernest Flabbi, on Pearl street.
between eight and nine o'clock Sat
urday night, their faces covered
with handkerchief, and at the point
of revolver forced Flabbi to give
them what money he had, about
eight dollars They then compelled
him to get into their waiting auto,
and with the one at the wheel driv-
ing with one hand and covering the
captive with the revolver in the
other hand, drove out Walnut lane,
then returned, going out the road
toward KeppePs Mill.
Flabbi was ordered to- get out OF
the car near the mill, and then
threatened if he told of the robbery.
The trio then drove through town.
Flabbi fastened to town, told of his
experiences at the hands Of the
holdup trio, and the Satisfaction at
Conowingo was notified.
Roads in this section were patrol
led by several cars and the officers
finally located and arrested the three
suspects at Granite Lodge, a road
house, near Port Deposit, about
1880 O'Clock that night. A portion
of the money was recovered, and
revolver found on the person OF
Dalton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-02-24
Gift Of Pipe Organ,

Judge Elvin H. Ulrich. New Jer-
sey. has made Blue Ridge College,
at New Windsor, Md, gift Of o
fine Mason and Hamlin pipe organ.
1t is a Lite Model, having two man
uals and pedals.
Judge Ulrich has been an active
contributor to Blue Ridge College
since its reorganization two years
ago. Blue Ridge is extremely CRATE
ful for this fine gift and win be
finding it a great improvement to
the Chapel. G. M. Riggin.
Publicity Dirsctoz
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-02-24
Counties To Get Addi-
tional Gas Tax

Thanks to the ban on gas-tax d.
versions, the counties of Maryland
will receive during the 1940-41
budget period more than 100000
as their share Of the revenue of the
one and one-half cent gasoline tax
per gallon. than they did for the
preceding biennium.
Baltimore city will receive from
this source about 100000 more
than it received for the current
budget period. which will end Sep
TENDER 80, 1889.
Chief Auditor william A. Codd
figured that combined receipts of
the twenty-three counties and the
|city from cent-and-a-half gas tax
for the budget year of 1910 will be
I$3, ,097.92 and for the budget
year of 1941 the sum will be $4,-
I133,2sS.17.
These figures compare with 3d.
l385,616.41 for 1898 and with ST.
|604,4s6.S7 estimated for 1889.
The counties share for 1910 will
be $2,795,168.54 and for 1941 II
will be S2,ss3.3O1.72.
The gas-tax revenue received by
the counties comes from the cent.
and-a-half tax exclusively. Balti-
more city shares not only in this i'm.
post but in the two cents gal
lon and In the one-hslf cent gal
Lon gas taxes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-02-24
Funds For State Roads

State Roads Commission has
supped" its long-range construction
program by about 100000.
AS originally prepared. the pro-
gram called for expenditures APP
proximating $4,000. 900. In its per-
fected form, the program contem-
plates spending about $54,000,000.
The program is to be submitted
to Governor O'Conor and members
Of the General Assembly this week.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-02-24
Watch That Fire!

c. r. Winslow. forestry special
ist for the University of Maryland
.'dusts OF" his annual spring warn
ing to farmers ON brush burning
and the danger OF forest fires this
week,
II field must be burned-and
Mr.. Winslow believes 20 land owner
should start fires during spring
months-it should be done when It
h calm or when the wind is very
light and with 10 or Is foot strips
slowed up around the area fred.
Firs flghting utensils. too. should
~ kspt u hand.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-02-24
Loses Arm In Accident

His left arm amputated as the re-
suit of self-infiicted shotgun
wound, Carleton Jones, 13-year-old
SON of Mr.. and Mrs. Uric Jones, is
reported to be in a satisfactory con-
dition at the Kent and Queen Anne's
General Hospital. The accident oc-
Cured last Thursday morning. The
family moved from near Cecilton
to Chestertown.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-02-24
Briefly Noted News

Springlike weather prevailed the
forepart of the week, the mercury
going as high as seventy degrees
on Monday afternoon.
A clinic will be conducted by the
Md. Tuberculosis Asso., on March g.
at the Health Department office
Elkton, at 1000 o'clock a. m.
"Chick's Place., near Porters
Bridge, was rsided last week and
the operator held for March term OF
Court, for having untaxed liquor on
the premises.
w. ]. Wilson, who has been
housed with the grip for several
weeks, has recovered and has open
ed his fish market at Port Deposit
for the forty-fourth season.
Charles Groves, who operates
Granite Lodge, near Port Deposit,
was arrested last week by Sheriff
Randolph, charged with having un-
taxed liquor in his possession.
Governor O'Conor's Green Bag
is expected to go to the Legislature
this week. 1t contains county and
city appointments and consequently
is being awaited with interest.
~ AL 20 h4
stitute, Town School, are planning
the 5Oth anniversary of the found
ing Of the institution with all day
exercises on Saturday, May 20.
Convicted of stealing seven hams
from the meat house on the farm
of Roland Ford, near Cecilton,
Richard Sewell, colored, was sent
enced to 10 months in the House OF
Correction.
A Ford car, reported as stolen
from Richard Wysong, of Bel Air,
was found abandoned at Chesapeake
City, considerably damaged for hav-
ing made the trip without adequate
OIL ana water.
William Roads, of near Elkton,
has been sentenced to the House of
Correction ior te1" VI .len'oen !.
months py masis'rase mi.ieA -
Elk.on' .or s'eaiins pie W -
w. Wooorow' VI AeeuS
Fire caused by an overheated
brooder stove destroyed a brooder
house and 125 six-week-old chicks
ON the property of Mrs. Elsie Logan,
AZ Lon0on Urose, 20 fiauay ne 'rs
Inc loss M es'lal's1sssa - ? : ''.''7 y
The courts of Carson City, Nevada,
have granted to John N. Lukens an
absolute divorce from his wife Edna
Passmere Lukens. Mr.. Lwkens for
merly lived in East Nottingham, and
Mrs. Lukens formerly lived in Ok
ford, Pa.
m,., noroos Iuno Tbomas of Elk
-. oo,rad nos;t;on in a
49,, Iohorotorv in Now work. civ
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-02-24
Cows Go To Porto Rico

Mr.. Chas. Schafsona, San Juan,
Porto Rico, purchased two fine
Holstein cows through Woodrow &
James, of this town, from the farm
of S. M. Ward and @. d. Cullen.
The cattle were loaded on board
ship at the port of Baltimore on
Tuesday.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-06-24
HEADLINE ENGLISH

Professors of English held a conyen-
ton ard among other things discussed the
influence of newspapers in modifying the
speech of the people. As might have been
expected, some felt that this influence was
good, while others thought it terrible.
In their search for short words which
will fit in the limited space available to
them, writer's of newspaper headlines
have developed a peculiarly effective,
though sometimes inelegant form of ex-
preston.
In the headlines an Investigation, of
which there are many, is called probe" Z
because five letters are easier to handle
than 1S. Similarly collision is q crash, !"
an agreement is '.pact. to denounce is
to s'flay,' an explosion is a ''blast, an ath-
letic contest is tilt and so on. On the
sport page ''journalese" does its worst
Depioring what he considers the evil
effects of newspaper English DR.. Hopkins
of the University Of Kansas said that
teachers were duty-bound to take stand
against it, but significantly added: In
theory that is our stand, but it does
US little good to take any stand. We
might as well let the language go its way.
It will anyway
And that probably covers all there IS
to be said on the subject.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-06-24
Sunday School Lesson

ing of their city to the members
of this faith. Led by Nero him
self, the Romans tortured and
killed countless Christians. Paul,
as Roman citizen, could not be
subjected to various tortures and
capricious methods. but was be-
headed. NJ
In looking back over his life.
full of sorrows and of joys, Of
defeats and of triumphs, Paul
could truthfnlly declare, For me
to live is Christ, and to die is
gain. After his Master spoke
to him on the road to Damascus.
Paul had given all of his time,
his energy and his marvellous
capabilities to the service of
Christ. He had utter confidence
in the wisdom and goodness of
God, believing fervently that ''all
things work together for good to
them that love Cod.
Paul did more for the Christian
faith than any other nation. He
took it from its obscure setting
amid a small people and trans
formed it into world power. He
took its doctrines and philoso-
-phies and placed them upon an
intellectual standing which has
remained unto this day. He
worked theoretically and whole
heartedly making his life an ex-
ample to all those who believe as
he did. 1t would be difficult to
realize the present status of the
Christian religion if it had not
been for Paul, the Great Apostle.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-06-24
1tIIlllE' nus
PInar PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH

White and Washington Streets
John c. Gekeler, Pastor
Sunday school, 10 a. IN. VIM
B. Norman. superintendent.
Morning worship, ii o'clock.
Sermon: About Prayer.
Evening worship at 8 o'clock.
Sermon: Citizens of the King
dom, and Their Charter.
Mid-week Bible study, We'd
'nesday evening, s7s3O o'clock.
Topic: 1.-The Journey to and
Passage of the Red Sea-. Please
read Chapters Is and "A of Ex-
,odus.
The Vacation Bible School
opens its second week Monday
morning at % O'Clock. Member
ship in the School is open to all
children of seven years and over,
Tourists will find helpful
apreaching and good music at the
! Southernmost Church in the
4 United States. fW
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-06-24
HOPE FOR MONROE PROJECTS

In the proposal of President sRoose-
velt for a $500, 100000 self -liquidating
public works and loan program may be
found new hope for such Monroe County
and Key West projects as a fresh water
supply system, a low-rent housing, a
municipal hospital and other public inn
provements.
The President proposes loans for such
projects as toll roads, toll bridges, rural
identification, housing tenant farming,
water works, sewage disposal, railroad
equipment, hospitals and similar works. He
has suggested that 1870, 100000 of the
total fund be made available during the
fiscal year beginning July / and would be
in addition to all other lending and relief
projects already budgeted.
Key Westers are familiar with the
success of the Overseas road and toll
bridge district It was financed up to ST.
100000 by federal government loan. To
date the highway district authority has
met all interest and other charges. It is
reported to be one of the most successful
self-liquidating projects in the country.
Engineers have informed the Florida
Keys Aqueduct Commission that fresh
water project extending from the main
land to Key West would be self-support-
ing In short, the estimated annual con-
sumption of the water would liquidate the
two millions or more the system would
cost. The users of the water, not the tax
payers, would pay for the service.
No figures are available to indicate
the probability that municipal hospital
or a low-rent housing project would be
self-liquidating under the meaning of the
Presidents proposal. However, it is al
together likely such projects could be made
to pay their own freight.
The Citizen believes that the water
commission, the housing authority and the
sponsors of the hospital proposal take inn
mediate steps to take advantage of the OPP
portunities opened under the self-liquidat-
ing program once it has been approved by
Congress. Delay in preparing such prof.
ects in the past has left Key West out on a
limb insofar as the water supply system
and housing project are concerned. That
should not happen again.
Florida's Representatives in Congress
should line up back of the self-liQuidating
program. It attacks the business recession
without burdening business enterprise with
another load Of taxes and without COM
peting with private business. The projects
proposed do not attract private capital as
a rule, so the program would augment not
retard business activity.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-06-24
THE KEY WEST CITIZEN

WILL always seek. the truth. and print it
without fear and without favor; never be
afraid to attack wrong or to applaud right;
always fight for progress; never be the or
gan or the mouthpiecc of any person, clique,
faction or class; always do its utmost for the
public welfare; never tolerate corruption or
injustice; dcnounce vice and praise virtue.
conmead good done by individual or organ
ization; tolerant of others rights, views and
opinions; print only news that will elevate
and not contaminate the reader; never COM
promise with principle.