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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-29
OLD "FoRT BLUNDER. !"
so-Called Because There WINS q
Strange Mistake Made In
Locating IL.

Few people who are told that the
United States once began to build a
fort on British soil will know what
the fort is, and where it is located. II
is Fort Montgomery. situated about
half mile northeast of Rouse's Point,
New York, near the foot of Lake Cham
plain, says Youths Companion.
After the war of 1912 the government
of the United States saw the need of
guarding the entrance to Lake Cham
plain, and began, in 1915, to build Fort
Montgomery. The original design was
TO construct a great fort for those days.
for IL was to carry three tiers of guns.
After work had proceeded for some
time il was discovered that. owing to
an error of early surveyors. the actual
boundary between Canada and New
York--the forty-fifth parallel of north
latitude-passed south of the fort.
Work on the fort was suspended for
about % years. and not until 1912 was
the territory restored to the United
States. The Webster-Ashburtont treaty.
which established the northeastern
boundary. made the line between New
York and Canada conform to the old
and incorrect early survey. and thus
Fort Blunder" was once again on
United States territory. The people
OF Maine never forgave Webster for. as
they maintained, giving up great
slice of territory which they claimed
in order TO save Rouse's Point.
The fort was finished after the bound
AIRY question was settled. but Il has
never been manned by more than
enough men to keep it in order. and
was never armed. Al present a sergeant
of marines is stationed there. His only
duty is TO raise and lower the Hag-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-29
Property Transfers.

Maria G. Knight and others to
Charles S. Boulder, property on
Bow street, Elkton, 81, 200.
Willard w. Dill and wife to
Frances Ellen jackson, lot near
Jackson Station, 500.
Willard w. Dill and wife to
Lewis Layfield jackson, lot near
Jackson Station, $50.
Wakefield Fire Brick Co. to the
United Fire Brick Co., property at
North East, $4,000 Gin stock.)
George A. Blake, Trustee, tc
Charles NJ. Keilholtz, Brown pro-
perty of 36 acres 10 Sixth district,
1901.
Sarah G.. Owens and George II.
Owens, of Philadelphia, to Lottie
b. Hoffman, property in Perry
vile, $4,000.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-29
Made Young Again.

"One of DR.. Kings New Life
Pills each night for two weeks has
put me in my 'teens' again" writes
d. 81. Turner of Dempseytown,
Pa. They're the best in the world
for Liver, Stomach and Bowels.
Purely vegetable. Never grippe.
Only 25c at DR.. Kinks Drug Store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-29
Quick Arrest.

j. A. Gulledge of Vcrbena, Ala,
was twice in the hospital from a
severe case of piles causing ~
tumors. After doctors and all
remedies failed, Bucklen's Arnica
Salve quickly arrested further
inflammation and cured him. II
conquers aches and kills pain: Doc
at DR.. Kikr's drug store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-29
BY T.C.HARRAUGH.

seem to hear the drums again
That thrilled their gallant souls,
And DER the blooming Southern plain
A wave of battle rolls;
1hear the tread of armed men
Of heroes brave and true,
And there in ShenandOah's glen
Isee line of blue.
IT is but dream Of what has passed;
II is but vision grand;
No more we hear the bugle's blast
Nor see that noble band
Which, crowned with fame, came from the war;
A thinned and broken line,
And laid our flag with all its stars
On Freedoms hottest shrine.
How few remain Of all that host
That marched to dare and die
For Country's sake! From coast to coast
At rest the comrades lie;
So we to-day the flowers strew
Above the sacred sod,
And lift the brave who wore the blue
In silent prayer to God.
o Father Thou whose sleepless eye
Doth mark the sparrow's fall,
Look down on those who, proud to die
For Country, heard her call;
Let not one grave by sunlight kissed,
Wherever 1t may be
This holy day, be flower missed
Upon the land and sea.
They are our dead, the brave who rest
Beneath the flag they saved;
In peace 1t streams above each breast,
In war 1t DER them waved;
0may it float for evermOre
Above the loved and true!
May flowers fall from shore to shore
Where sleep the brave in blue!
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-29
The X-Rays.

Recent experiments, by practical tests
and examination with the aid of the X
Rays, establish it as fact that Catarrh
of the Stomach is not disease of itself,
but that it results from req Gated attacks
of indigestion. "How Can Cure NV
Indigestion? Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is
curing thousands. 1t will cure you of
indigestion and dyspepsia, and prevent
or cure Catarrh of the Stomach. Kodol
digests what Won eat-makes the stomach
sweet. Sold by Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-29

Harry hear you do not speak TO
Miss Rose.
Reggie-No, she is too offending. I
told her 1 went to a phrenologist
and had my head examined and she
said there was nothing in IL.
"Did she mean there was nothing
in phrenology?"
"She said l could draw my own
conclusions. Chicago Daily News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-29
1arriage Licenses

Joseph J. DeVene, of Philadel
phia, and Eleanor Snyder, OF
HarriSville.
William Mearus Moore and Mary
Rebecca SINNERS, both of Green.
hurst.
Harry w. Todd and Maud
Ginnavan, both of Perryville.
Lewis +. Bryson, of Elkton, and
Mary y. Stanley, of Elk Neck.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-29

"You seem poorly prepared 10 an
swer even the simplest question. sir"
said the professor, sternly. per
haps you cannot even tell me who
wrote Caesars Commentaries
mo, sir, | can't. said the student.
miserably. 81 know the name of the
man just as well as I do my own. but
it's gone completely out ~ my mind
for the time being.-Youth's COM
1NaOinn
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-29
The Victories ofPeace.

All glory to the old boys in blue, who
fought in the cause of freedom! All glory
to the younger boys in blue who took up
arms against Spanish tyranny and misrule!
Let Decoration day be fittingly celebrated
and with flowers bespread the graves of
those who have joined the mightier hosts.
But let US learn from the day the lessons of
peace, knowing full well that her victories
are more profound than wars, for they make
for the kingdom of Heaven on the earth and
the universal brotherhood of man.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-29
Sufficient I'm Itself.

Mrs. Krotchett-So you're deter
mined to leave, Ell? | suppose You'll
be asking me for reference?
Bridget-Oh! no, ma'am; Oh won't
made it. The lady Dim goin' to knows
you, an she knows Olive been here for
three months.-Philadelphia Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-29
A Great Day for Children.

Decoration day is an object lesson in pa
triot:sm to the children. How eagerly they
AXE part in the exercises; with what en-
thusiasm rises the shrill, childish voice in
recitation or chorus! Nor will they forget
the lesson thus inculcated. In the days
to come, should the flag once more need de-
tenders, they will gladly come from the
ranks which to-day are learning that he
who dies for his country lives forever in the
hearts of his fellow countrymen.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-29

VI made this pound cake myself,
john" said the young wife, proudly.
You should be less extravagant,
my DEAR" replied the heartless Eus-
band. I'm sure it will run more than
10 ounces to the pound. Chicago
Daily News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-29

Mother-You have accepted George!
Why, you know very we'll that don't
approve of him.
Daughter-That's all right, mother.
Neither does he approve of you.-Stray
Stories.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-29
Reduced Rates To AshevilIa
Via Pennsylvania Railroad, Account

Via Pennsylvania Railroad, Account
Meeting American Society of
Civil Engineers.
For the benefit of those desiring to attend the
meeting OF the American Society of Civil Ems GERS
at Ashevie, n. c.. June to -, the Pennsy lvania
Railroad Company will sell round-trp tickets to
Asheville and return. good going June 8. 6 aud 7,
and good returning to reach orig na starting point
not later than June Is. inclusive from all stations
on its lines at the rate of single fare for :he round
trip. plus twenty five cents. For rates and con
dttions Of tickets consult Ticket Agents.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-29

We come with love and flowers fair
To deck our sleeping brave,
The rose and lily debonair
We strew on many grave
Among the laurel and the bay
We Irvine the deathless yew,
To crown, this calm and holy day,
The boys who sleep in blue.
No more they march with shout and song
Behind the stirring drum,
No more, two hundred thousand strong,
By Victory crowned, they come;
Beneath Virginia's spreading pines
They camp for evermore;
They sleep in long and silent lines
By oceans sounding shore.
The robin with her breast so red
Sings to them from her tree,
And DER our missing hero dead
HUNS low the golden bee;
The stars aboye look nightly down
From Heavens azure dome,
And with their soft light sweetly crown
The brave who came not home.
Their swords are sheathed, their bayonets rus
Their bugle blasts are still,
The gallant steeds they rode are dust
On many plain ana MIL;
And now where Freedoms breezes blow
One starry banner waves;
Omay it never cease to throw
Its shadow on their graves!
We call them "lost'' when we cannot
Above them roses spread,
But God has marked each holy spot
Where dream the Nations dead;
Aye, hard by many hist'ric stream
OF proud and glorious name,
catch to-day the sudden CLEAN
OF snowy tents of fame.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-29
Union Soldiers in the Field.

Union Soldiers in the Field,
The number of soldiers on duty in the
federal army during the civil war is given
as follows: July l, 1861, lS3,5SS; January
/, 1862, 527, 204; January l, 1868, Cos, 1902;
January l, 1864, Gil, $50; January l, 1865,
620.924; May l, 1865. 797, S07.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-29
Can OVeFdO Ii.
Positively CrueI.

You can overdo an apology.-Atchi.
son Globe.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-29
RI5RT9 SUI
Restaurant and Green Grocery.

Having purchased the Iesauraul aH trefa tafE dss f
Morrison White am prepared ~ iuruh hs ~ sta aafag
in this line
Ice Cream in large small quantities. Fu Haes 81 can
fectionery, Tobacco aud Cigars Grcen Gfaeef.es
Of all kinds ga season.
Yonr patronage solicited.
TOWN HALL pu1LDlso FRANK CAMPBELL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-24

WILLIAM MCCLURE GALE.

william Mcclure Gale died yesterday at the nome
OF his daughter. Mrs. J. F. Arundel. No uS BAN
bri1ge-st, Brooklyn. in his eighty-fourth year Up
70 a few years ago DIR. Gale prominent IN the
sole leather tanning industry
Mr.. Gale was born in Dormansville. " Y. IN ISIS.
At the Of thirteen he began TO learn the prec-
teal side of the tanning business with his father
who a shoemaker and tanner. In ls45 MI.
Gale began work the sole leather tannery OF
J. c. Pratt Later he went to Windharn, y. Y, in
the employ Of Pratt & Robertson and soon after
was made foreman at OF their tanneries- In
1852 Mr. Gale formed partnership with Colonel
George a. Robertson and his son. Loring A Rob
ertson. building a tannery at Middle Valley. Penn
In 1876 Mr.. Gale purchased the interest OF the
Robertsons and carried on the business with his
eldest son, under the name Of ". & l. R Gale.
until 1852 In 1881 they erected a large sole leather
tannery Pike Mills, Potter County, Penn, at
this time pking into the firm ". NJ. Gales sons.
John A. Gale and George Z. Gale. In 1898 they
sold out the business TO the United States Leather
company.
The name OF the town Of Pike Mills Penn.
changed to Galeton in honor of Mr.. Gale Mr.. Gale
leaves five children-LOring R. Gale, Mrs J. 2
Arundel and Mrs. W. F. Osborne. Of Brooklyn.
and George E. Gale and John a. Gale. OF Bins-
lantOn. n. Y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-24
NEWPORT SOCIETY.
TRY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuNEI

Try TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
Newport r. l.. May 23.-Mr, and Mrs. Arthur b.
Frnrnons have returned here from New-York-
Rockhurst the villa of Mrs H Mortimer Brooks.
at the end of Bellevue-ave. has been prepared for
occupancy, and Mrs. Brooks and family are ex-
pected here early next week
Mr. and Mrs. A. Cass Garfield will not spend the
summer in Newport this year, but have gone
abroad for some months
Mr. and Mrs. George A. HUM, Of Philadelphia,
have arrived at their cottage in Narragansett-ave
for the summer.
Miss Emily 0. Gibbs is at her cottage in Gibbs
ave for the summer
The thirty-footer Wawa, owned by Reginald
Brooks will not be in commission this season TO
take part in the races off this port The fleet little
sloop was in readiness to be taken westward for a
new set of Ratsey sails, when Mr.. BrooEs sent
word to his skipper dismantie the vessel and
lay her up indefinitely.
Louis Q. Jones has returned from New-York
where he has been for days
Mrs a Livingston Mason, who spent the winter
I'm California has returned to her cottage on
Halidon Hill for the summer.
Robert Goelet is here making arrangements for
the opening OF Ochre Court. Mrs. Ogden Goelet's
villa in Ochre Pont-ave.
The steam yacht Wanderer with H. A. c. Taylor
and party on board. and the steam yacht
Emerald with Mrs. George ]. Gould and party,
both from New York. arrived here this afternoon.
The arrivals from New-York this evening were
Mrs. George Peabody Wetmore and Mrs. A S.
Willoughby.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-24
TOWN GONE; THREE DEAD.
Tornado Also Injuries F0rty-fOe
More.

Guthrie. Okla. May 23.-Although every effort
has been made to secure information from the
town of Carmen Okla, regarding the tornado
that visited that city last night, there have as
vet been only meagre results Information by
way of Kingfsher says that the town was wiped
off the map A telephone message from Enid
says that three persons were killed and forty
five wounded
Carmen is a new town of five hundred people,
on the Orient extension into the Territory. In
some parts of the Territory there has been q
tornado every day this week. but the damage
was not great until the Carmen storm. Rain
has fallen every day except two for twenty
three days.
An uncon1rned report says that Marshall
was destroyed by tornado tonight
Ashland, Kan. May pa cyclone more Sc
we're than that of the day before yesterday passed
through this county yesterday. Nobody was
hurt but much property destroyed Fifteen
head of horses belonging to David X Linger
were carried a long distance by the Wind' ana
then killed. Two hundred cattle were killed
Eight farmhouses and schoolhouse were de-
molished
Kansas City. May 23.-In the storm that
struck ten miles southeast OF Dodge City, a
herder was killed and Mrs. Tibb Shane was
fatally injured. Many small buildings were
wrecked and scores of cattle were killed
Topeka. Kan. May GA tornado struck
Eureka last night destroying a score of homes
and causing other damage Mrs. ]. H German
and Mrs Frank Sample were fatally hurt and
half a dozen others were more or less seriously
injured.
Marshall. Mich May ga tornado swept
through the northern part Of this city this
afternoon Several persons were injured ana
the damage to properly will amount to SZOVo'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-24
TUXEDO NOTES.

IBY TELEGRAPH TRIBUEE-l
Among those who left Tuxedo this week were
Mr. and Mrs. c. W. Forsyth. Mr.. and Mrs. P
Lorillard Ronalds jr., Mrs Peter Cooper Hewitt
James Henry Smith and Mr.. and Mrs Alfred Seton
tr., and family.
Mrs. N Thayer Robb in the Cruge- cottage. Va
Gated by Miss Katharine NewbOld Mr. and Mrs
Harris Fahnestock in the Lord cottage; Mrs John
w Minturn in the Van Cortiandt cottage. and
DR. and Mrs. 81. Allen Starr, in the Gordon King
cottage.
The Lorillard cottage. Keewaydin is being put
in order for the reception of Mrs. Pierre Loriard
jr. who is expected to return from abroad during
the first week in June.
Mr. and Mrs George I. RiVes and Miss Rives,
who were at the clubhouse for the last three weeks
returned TO town Thursday. They viii go 10
Newport for the summer.
entertaining the Earl and Countess Of Kentore. OF
Mr. and Mrs. Augustus D. Juillard opened their
NJ and MIS- Charles Alexander who arrived AT
Tuxedo last week. spent Sunday at their cottage
London. !
at a farewell dinner Wednesday, previous 10
sailing on Friday for Europe ,
nv Mr. and Mrs Richard Mortimer Miss Edith
Poor Mr. and Mrs, T. @. Condor ana MI ana
Among the late arrivals at the clubhouse are
Mrs Edward L. de Rose, Mr.. and Mrs r. a fsus-
sell of Pittsburg; Mr.. and Mrs Goodhue Llv-
Miss Emily Sloane T. Sandford Beatty, Mr.. and
Mrs H W Waterworth, Mr. and Mrs: j ,, = JehT Il
Edwin 4 PRs dre Miti Clark Mrs H H Rogers
ir g NJ Chauncey. William r. Stewart; ,c-t and
Mrs. H Coe M anq bo mss; George "tiriswoid
Haven jr. W Rathbone Bacon. OF London; NJ, So IN
clinton Gray Jr., J. NJ. Waterbury ana LOUIS De
fe M ana Mrs w 6 Brown came with party OF
eight on Saturday. They spent SUNDAY at inc eiuO'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-24
WILL NOT LOSE HIS EYEsIGHT,
Patrolman Tourney, Injured in Automobile
Explosion, Improving.

Patrolman Tourney, who lies at the Flower hos
pital suffering from burns about the head face and
NECK as the result of the explosion of gasolene
tank attached to the automobile Of Thomas d De
Witt was reported last night to be making favor
able progress A hospital official denied that
there was any fear Of Journeys losing his eyeslgh'
e nss bsan reported Tourney. he said would
,,robshly he able to resume his duties within two
weeks
The hearing OF John Seckerson' the motormah'
which was adjourned on Friday until yesterday
has again been postponed.
The machine which figured in the accident was a
locornobIle a four seated carriage, Stanhope b
No 1920 and was made by the Locomobile Com
many of America, q West Virginia corporation
whose factory is at Bridgeport Conn. It was
propelled by steam, generated by gasoene as d
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-24
RELIANCE SURPRISES SIR THOMAS
Has Not Decided on Entering Shamrock
IN Races Here.

Glasgow May 1s.-sir Thomas Upton in an IN
srryiew with an Associated Press correspondents Fe
gardng the excellent form shown py the ~"
sdr,,+-5 ,te, he vas soneuhat surprised that the
Reliance was so much better than the CoiurnDia,
but pointed out that the Columbia was never iaS'
81 drifting He said he reserved judgment re-
gardne the Reliance until he heard OF her pei
Torrance al TOP racing speed. He was not soTry
10 think that America had good BOAT u me
Nance I1e wanted the cup, but ne also %ai1 nS
some snort Ia getting It He believed that ne ilao
exceUrfonaliv good vessel. better thah nd0 Set
.irrhe rioser the races the better IL will please
ne " remarked Sir Thomas provided Shamrock III
finishes on the right side 49,. -. .Ls
He saw nothing in the Reliance's victory % shh s
his belief in Shamrock III he said ne mao NO.
eefEifeIv decided to enter Shamrock / IN any
of the races IN America IN which sne Woulo &c oe
eligible to compete against the Reliance ths ~
1auhia and the Constitution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-24
TO SCALE CATSKILL CRAG.
Trolley and Cable Road Proposed to Hotel
$3.50 Feet Above the Sea-
LBT TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

Kingston. n. Y, May 23.-There is a new rail-
way rumOr in the Catskills which may develop
into something tangible sooner later. II is
the proposition TO convey passengers to the
Overlook Mountain House, on the crest Of a crag
$3.50 feet high all the way by rail. The project
involves a five-mile trolley line from the West
Hurley station to Woodstock village, and thence
three miles more UP the face of the mountain
by cable. With such facilities this mountain
would become one of the most popular resorts in
the Catskills 1t is five hundred feet higher
than any other hotel in the range. the air is
much cooler and the view is more extended
than from any other point The house has been
closed OF late years for lack of proper access.
II is now thought that the new Catskiu hotel
syndicate which recently purchased the Grand
Hotel is behind this new Overlook project, and
means push it through before another season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-24
WEST SIDE REFORMERs FELICITATE
Surface Railroads Run Over Us Literally
and Figuratively," 1t Is Said.

The work done in the fall and winter in ald OF
transit reform by the committee of one hundred
If the West Side Citizens Transit Reform Commit
zee was celebrated last evening at smoker given
for the committee by the Independent Club OF the
xxIst Assembly District at the T1lden Club Sew
enty-ffth-st. and Broadway Professor George w
Kirschvrev presided, and cordially praised the
members of the committee. James 5 Lehma1er
chairman of the committee OF one hundred said in
part:
Your committee has under consideration the
question of compelling the surface ROADS OF Iie
west Side especially the Eighth-aVe roaG 70 Gtl
wore cara during the day. Various other questions
4Sac+inc the street railways are working on
q netter which must largely engage our attentIoIl
a +be future is the bill introduced provlding Tor d
local railroad commission. Perhaps that oll coula
aot have been passed by this legislature put no
Ierv desnerate or heart breaking efforts were naoe
nv The members of the legislature to whoIn 'hoSe
hills were committed.
I,,lius Henry Cohen declared the street surface
I1ooas we're running over us fgurattveiy and lit
III, and were violating the law daily. J. Aspn-
x,au Hodge and Edward B. whitney also spoke
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-24

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-24
DROUTH INCREASES.
Cooler Weather and Fr0sts Up
State. but No Rain.

Schenectady. N. Y, May 23.-There was drop
of over 30 degrees in the temperature last night,
and at O'Clock this morning the Thermometer
registered 40 degrees. Further reports from
farmers indicate that the drouth is now ap-
preaching its most serious stage
PIattsburg, n. Y. May 23.-There was heavy
frost last night throughout the Adirondack re-
gion. 1t has checked the forest fires to some
extent
RaIIston n Y May 23.-Following the ex-
IRENE heat in the early days of this week, the
thermometer registered ~ degrees this morn
ing, and frost was reported from the lowlands
in this vicinity at o'clock.