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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-01-01
A BED JACKET.

For an invalid, or for one VINO has
occasional fits of Illness. there's no
more charming gift than the bed
Jacket. These are equally desirable
for the woman who takes her matuti-
nal coffee and newspapers in bed.
They may serve, too, as mere dress
ing jackets. A pretty remnant of silk
or French flannel makes up admira-
bly,, the shape being loose. square and
roomy. Plenty of lace and ribbons,
with perhaps chiffon plating to har-
monte, make this little ] acket a
thing of beauty. 1t should come to
tie waist line at the back and dip a
bit at the front. Kimona sleeves are
the best. Frills may be inside. Such
jacket may be slipped right on over
the night dress and is usually much
more becoming.
Sachets and embroidered doilie5 and
any number of usefals in crochet are
much too well known to be here sug-
gested Suffice it to say that the
average woman never has enough Of
either, as the fragrance and freshness
Of the sachets pass, the value of the
doHies is soon lost in the mysteriously
ruinous processes of the laundry and
articles In crochet succumb to wear.
HOW TO TREAT A HUSBAND.
Wives are bit to blame themselves
for their husbands going out at night.
When man comes in tired, and per-
haps worried with his business, he
naturally expects a little leisure to
himself. but instead of that he's called
upon to help the wife to put the chill
dren to bed.
have been an eye-witness many a
time to what some husbands are asked
to do by the incapable or lazy wives.
John. putsthe meal in ghelporr,use. .
JOHN. fill baby's bottle" John, bring
in the clothes"
These are only few o. he things
that poor tired John Is led TO do
No wonder he likes to ander away
from the home at night
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-01-01
GOOD ADVICE.

Patient-What advice can you give
me to stop my cough, doctor?
Doctor = Well, you'd better stop
smoking.
Patient-But you see don't smoke.
Doctor-Then you must stop drink
ing.
Patient-But I don't drink either.
Doctor-Then you must stop cough
ing
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-01-01
Invention Perfected Ry Which Nitro
gen is Obtained Frbm the Air.

INVENTION PerIscteu by WniSn Ntero
gen is Obtained Frbm the Air.
There is happy tiIAeliness in tho
appearance in HarpeHs Magazine OF
Mr.. Ray Stannard Bakers article on
THE Scientist and the Food Prob
lem In it he states the facts in
connection with the exhaustion OF the
soil in agricultural countries, partic.
ulariy by the depletion of heterogeneous
products, which are the greatest of all
natural fertilizers. The problem"
he says, .as seen by the pessimists.
is simple: The world is reaching the
limits of its capacity for food produc
ton, while the population continues
to increase enormously: How soon
will starvation begin?" But Mr.. Ha-
ker is not pessimistic. when man
seems just at the limit of his re
sources, science and invention step in
and open new fields. literally as well
as figuratively." The writer proceeds
to give an account of the fine work
in scientific fertilization that is be
ing accomplished. Almost simultane
ously with the publication of this use
full article comes the announcement.
that tvs American electrochemists.
Mr.. C. S. Bradley and Mr.. d. r. Love,
joy, have perfected an invention by
which the nitrogen of the atmosphere
is readily turned to nitric acid and
made available. in abundance and at
a moderate cost, for agricultural fer.
tilization and commercial use. Tho
fixation CO nitrogen is effected by e,ec
trochemical treatment of the atmos.
pierre. The inventors of the process
seem to have arrived at this important
achievement by following up clue
furnished by DR.. Priestley, famous
physicist, rs long ago as the eigh-
teenth century. Sir William Crookes,
too, recently proposed that nitrogen
be obtained in this way. There are
seven tons of nitrogen gas weighing
down every square yard of the surface
of the earth. Thus building the size
of Carnegie Music Hall holds about
twenty-seven tons of nitrogen. and if
this could be fixed in the form of
nitrate of soda it would be worth at
least $4,000, The immense import
ance of the new invention may be
gathered frem the following remarks
of Mr.. Baker in the article before
mentioned: The failure OF the nitro
gen Of the soil and the inability to
supply it in sufficient quantities by ar
tificial means has formed the basis OF
the predictions of coming starvation
made by Sir William Crookes and
others. Indeed, if the world ever
starves, it VIII be frcm lack of nitro
gen; and yet if such. starvation takes
place, it viii be in a world full of
nitrogen"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-01-01
AS AMENDED.

"a young man." remarked the NOR
alizer. usually begins to feel tho
weight of his years on his twenty
first birthday"
$50 he does" rejoined the democrat
izcr, land it usually takes the sensa
ton four or five years to evaporate."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-01-01
A MEAN OLD THING.

'Dobley. that Canton economist is
about the stingiest on record"
whats he done now?"
"Why, ne had patent dish washer
attached to his wife's elastic exer-
cisers. and she's had to give up physi-
cal culture in consequence" -Balti-
more News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-01-01

plain girls, II y
cial and. perhaps, latea on, 10
monial success for yourselves.
What is the ideal way for a plain
woman or girl to dress?" was asked
the other day. The question had re-
srence to outdoor attire, may add
This was my reply, having resaru
to the prevailing modes now co'aiu
l..g: Smart Isle thread hos anu
patent Oxford shoes. with sole &icA
enough to be serviceable, and Nv
heels. A smart silk petticoat of hue'
which shall match or harmonic with
the skirt worn. A well-cut tailor-made
coat and skirt. either tight fitting,
semi-sack or sack, whichever shall
suit the individual figure in question
best. A smart blouse of glace silk or
Oriental satin, or panne, muchly
uel.ed, and fastening in the latest
mode, whatever that may be. A dain-
sy toque and irrepr0achable gloves.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-01-01
BOSTON WAYS.

Harry-What in time induced tho
pretty Miss Skyler to take up with
Muggins? He is the ugliest looking
maj. | know.
Dick-That's why she is going to
marry him. | suspect. He is SO aw-
fully homely folks will think he has
got lots of money.-Boston Tran
script
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-01-01
REAL THING.

Tipkins--I don't believe there ev>
was a horse race that was on the
square.
Piker-I saw an honest race once.
Tipkins-Indeed Where?
Piker-In Arizona. The chap in the
lead stole the horse
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-01-01

case the hair dreSslnlIls 80 and
the dress such that style" has no
part in. Avoid BOWS in the hair, ex-
aggerated sleeves, tight, high collars.
an overplus Of Jewelry. Try the effect
of shawl thrown over the head and
shoulders, \or an ordinary dress with
the collar eucked in and soft fichu
Nung loosely round the neck. The
,,ses that a piece of soft muslin OF
woolen shawl may be put to in pho
toersphy are infinite. and many up
to'dote professionals now declare that
tsese simple little properties often
when photographs taken in elabore
dresseS nave ueeh uiSeaiueu
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-01-01

The fifth Of April" answered the
woman, softly; don't you remember,
John?"
"The fifth of April. Wny--why,
bless me! It's our wedding day, sure
ay. OF course, remember now you
mention the date; but somehow the
days seem all mixed up and forget
Let me see. 1t must be forty-eight--.
6orty-nine years ago-eh, old wlfe?'
He touched her hand gently, and
she smiled at him through the gloom
of the little room.
Fifty years. John fifty years to-
morrow slice you and started on the
road Of life together. Its been steep
road, and now we're getting to the
end it seems to get sleeper" She
sighed softly, and the smile died from
her face. do you remember what a
lovely day it was. John. dear that fifth
of April fifty years ago The sun was
shining as If it were June, and all
the village came to see us married.
All the girls were jealous of me, John,
for carrying off the handsomest man
In the village. | remember my
dress"
The old man interrupted her. II
remember what your dress was, SUI
san; you were the prettiest girl in
the neighborhood, and you looked it
that day." He smiled at the remem-
brance. "Your dress was white, and
your hat was trimmed with primroses,
soI q Of har
in your hand. And do you remember
when we came down the church path
the children threw primroses in front
sof US? | mind me. the clergyman said
1t was the prettiest wedding he had
ever SEEM
"Primroses,' repeated the woman,
smusingly; "primroses then, when we
were young, and strong. and happy,
and now that we are old, and destitute
and on the brink of the poorhouse-
this She looked around the misera-
sbiy furnished room and shivered.
"A big bunch of primroses," she
continued, as il speaking to herself
Its years since I've so much as seen
% primrose, to say nothing of holding
zone in my hand. Before was i'll,
when l could get about, could some
aimes go to the park and see them
growing, and I've seen them in the
shop windows; but not now. No flow
.ers would find their way to McDon-
ough's Alley. I'm sick with longing
sfor flowers sometimes. John: not al
/ways-not quite always"-she spoke
quickly, as though now she had begun
she would gladly finish as soon as pos
sible-"but in the spring, when the
sky Is blue and the sun shines even
there, hurt, l ache, and long for the
country. l would give all have,
would gladly die, | sometimes think,
iii I could get out in the fields again
and gather primroses. l don't want
ito hurt you, old husband, my dear old
John. / know you'd take me to the
country and give me primroses if you
could. but l can't help the feeling. 1t
-seizes me. it tears me. it grips my
very heart, and long for what can
never have till | am dazcd with long
ling.
do you remember. John, how we
used TO go to the woods on Saturday
safternoons-you and ! and Tony
\sthe old man caught L is breath. for the
years had not entirely healed the
wound his sons death had given him
land pick primroses? need only
hut my eyes to see him now. my
rong little sturdy son, with his dear
tie laughing face. and his soft brown
ir, and his hands full OF primroses
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-01-01

Mexico now has over 1000 miles
of railways Nearly all the rolling
stock comes from the United States.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-01-01

There were 1900 America tourists
in Switzerland last summer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-01-01

ed I'd
denselJ
by degI>
the housl
began to a
of them, an
spaces as We
of the builder
gardens he saw
very many, and
Of the yellow car
own village, he scoi
went on the surrd
more and more countrf
diant in their new spfN
bright green, were on cit
the houses stood quite
back from the road.
Suddenly he came to std
here was what he sought;
the end of his journey. Tt
house before which he stod\
Primrose Cottage" painted on
gate, and the name was desef
Primroses bordered the path up
the door, primroses filled the boxes
front of each low, wide window, clui
ters of primroses filled the beds on
either side of the well-kept lawn, and
their golden heads showed themselves
here and there among the grass.
The old man opened the gate and
entered He was just going to ring
the bell when lady came out of a
summer house in corner of the
garden.
DO you want anything?" she asked,
kindly.
John touched his hat. IF you
please" he said, humbly, would you
let me do some work for you? cssl
black boots or clean knives, or wee1.
or anything you like. don't want
money, il you will only let me have a
bunch of those" He pointed to the
primroses.
The lady stared at him in surprise.
II don't quite understand" she
said
John opened his mouth to explain,
but no words came A horrible feel
ing of faintness overpowered him. He
forgot what he wanted; he only re-
membered that he had left home early
without any breakfast, and that he had
been walking for hours along a hard
and dusty road. He tottered and
would have fallen had not the lady
supported him.
When he knew what was happen-
ing again he was sitting in an arm
chair, and by his side was dish of
soup.
You were faint said the lady,
kindly; you must take this soup be-
fore you tell me anything more
The warm. strong soup soon revived
him, and then Mrs. Munroe called
Ter husband, and together they lis
tened to his story
Long before he had finished tears
we're raining down her face, for,
helped By her gentle questioning, he
told her everything.
"Of course you shall have prim-
roses. as many as you like. to take
to your wife" she said, brokenly,
VIXEN he had done. And you must
have ether things, too-food and
drink, and money. How odd that you
shhould come here to-iay'-she smiled
through her tears as she turned to-
ward her husband-''this is our we'd
ding day. too. only ours was five years
ago. instead of fifty And now you
must have a rest and some dinner
while | get basket of good things
ready for your wife,
John felt that he orslt to 90 some
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-01-01
HE SAID NO MORE.

Mr.. Elder-There is something
want to say to you, Bessie-er-that
is, Miss Kutely.
Miss Kutely-Call me Bessie IL
you wish. -
Mr.. Elder-Oh. maynkX -
Miss Kuteisn
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-01-01

haired bachelor at the pedal extrei
of the mahogany. Pass the sausl
pleased"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-01-01
TWO OF A KIND. \

TWO OF A KIND.
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Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-08-05
Cyrus p. Walbridge, of st. Louis, Nominated for
Governor, and John c. Mckinley, of Union.
vile, for
The Other Candidates Placed on the Ticket, State,
Committee, Presidential Electors, and
the Platform in Full.

For Governor-Cyrus i. WnIbridxe,
of 81. Louis.
For ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS g.
Mckinley, Of Vile.
For Secretary of S~tate-JOhn &c.
Swanger, Of Milan.
For T~rcasurer-J. r. Gmelich, of
BOOnvlllc.
For AuditOr-H. W. wilder, of ste.
GcnevIcve
For Observation-Disclosures =.
Hmdiey, Of knnsas CITY.
For RnilrOnd and Warehouse Com
missiOner-I'rank WiHhtman, of Mo-
nett.
Presidential EIectors-nt-Lnrge-D.
NJ. HOuscr, Of 81. Louis, Lawrence N.
Jones, of Kansas CITY.
st. Joseph, Mo-, July 27.-The re-
publican state convention was called to
order by State Chairman Thomas J.
Chrisman, of st. Joseph, who delivered
the invocation.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-08-05

This, after some discussion, vas
adopted, after being amended by Civ
ing every nominee of tho convention Q
voice.
A motion was then offered and
adopted authorizing he state commit
tee to I'LL all vacancies on the ticket
or on tho comr .ittee,
An extension of thanks were ten
dered to the people Of st. Joseph for
the hospitable manner in which they
entertained the delegates and visitors
to the convention, also, to Chairman
G. G.. Burton and the officers Of the
convention.
The convention adjourned .
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-08-05
The ballot resulted as follows:
Made. lnnnIIn rus.

Before the announcement of the vote
could be made Senator Mckinley as
cended to the stage. He moved that
he nomination be made unanimous,
but before it was put to the cOnven
ton Judge Rassieur was recognized.
He said he had expected to make a
speech to this convention and his OPP
ond Senator McKinley's motion AMI
bespoke for Mr.. Walbridge as hearty
support until the election AS was man
fest tonight. Judge Lamm, on behalf
of Mr.. Boutwell,, seconded tho motion
II 1t was adopted by 3 rising vote
amid the widest enthusiasm.
WnIbridRe Makes speech.
There were repeated cries for the
nominee, and the chair appointed Sen
atOr Mckinley, Judge Itassieur and Mr..
Boutwell, to escort Mr.. Walbridge to
the stand. When tho committee re-
turned Judge Rassleur said Mr.. Wal
bridge vas unwilling when called up
on earlier to speak, but was now
ready to address the convention.
us this the voice, the honest voice
OF Missouri Republicans" asked Mr..
Walbridge. ut Is" came from all over
the hall. 'Then," said he, the honest
vote in November will show that Mis-
souri, is republican. II | I'm chosen
governor | will consecrate my efforts
to the betterment of all the people OF
The state without distinction to any
class"
The convention was then adjourned
til . O'Clock tomorrow morning.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-08-05

only q priceless heritage to you and
yours, but to every cp.zen Of the state
OF Missouri"
After the reading of the telegram
Judge Burton said he would again
thank The convention for the honor 1t
had paid him and then proceed to bust
ness.
DR.. Alonzo Tubbs, Of G%asconade
county, chairman of the committee on
resolutions. read the report OF that
committee. A motion to adjourn was
then made, but 1t was voted down and
nominations for state officers were
then in order.
The secretary vas directed to call
the roll for g%ubernatorial nominations
as soon as the first district was
reached.
Bert Nortoni rose to place Senator
John c. Mckinley in nomination for
governor.
Mr.. Nortoni was cheered at the close
OF his remarks, and a splendid well
come was given to Judge Selden p.
Spencer of st. Louis, who placed before
the convention the name of ex-Mayor
Cyrus =. Walbridge of St. Louis. Judg,
Spencer said In part:
spencer NOminntes WnIbridge.
at Is my privilege to nominate Il repub.
lican candidate for governor, one who's
character as IA man, whose principles al
Il citizen and IA republican, and who's,
| record as II public official In high ofnc,
are In entire agreement with the homes
and patriotic platform which we hav'
unanimously adopted.
He has never been defeated before tn,
people as n candidate. His very nam
democrats alike that, under his admins
t~ration. the principles upon which all goo,
citizens agree, Will not be- mere sound
| but accomplished facts, and that the ma
chine rule In this state Will be foreve
| ended,
Louis
After Judge Spencer had concluded
his address, which aroused the enthu
siasm of the convention, the mention o
his candidates name being greeted
with cheering and applause, many del
egates rising to their feet and wavint
their hats, Mr.. +. w. Coon of tn
Third district followed, %seconding tn
nomination of John c. Mckinley.
A pleasing reception was given /
Judge Henry Lamm, Of Sedalia, VIII
was tho next speaker, and who spok
for John II. Boutwell,, Of Sedalia.
The next speaker was DIR, Max Stark
loft. He wasted no time in prclimin
aries, but in his opening sentence sec
onded the nomination of Mr.. Wa
bridge.
This closed the list of nomination
for governor and the roll was called b
districts for their vote upon the nom
nations which had been made.
Ballot for Governors.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-08-05
SECOND DAY.

st. Joseph, Mo. July 23.-The Re,
publican state convention was called
to order for It's second days session
at 1920 O'Clock Thursday morning by
Chairman Burton.
In the invocation Rev. j. j. Bently
referred to the death of James NJ. Gal
win, stan correspondent Of the st,
Louis Star, which had occurred an
hour or so before.
Louis l.. Aloe then presented the fol
lowing resolution. which was adopted
by arising vote:
Whereas, The sudden death this
morning of James NJ. Calvin, stan cor,
respondent of the st. Louis Star, re.
moves ons OF the best known and most
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-08-05
Kcrens Makes Address.

OtHeT tnlHks.
Kcrens Makes Address.
At the conclusion of his remarks,
Mr.. Atkins said that the retiring mem
Der of the national committee, Col. Il.
Z. kerens, was present and would ad-
dress the convention. Mr.. Kerens was
heartily %applauded as he ros from his
seat and came forward. AS soon as
quiet was restored he began his re-
marks to the convention. He said:
Temporary Officers.
When Mr.. Kerens was seated, Mr..
Atkins announced the temporary off,
GERS, Hon. Richard Bartholdt Of st.
Louis, the only republican member of
the Missouri congressional delegation,
being chosen as the temporary presid-
Ing officer.
Mr.. B%artholdt, in taking charge of
the convention. said in part:
Gentlemen of the Commemorative are
met to-day to nominate the mex governor
or Missouri and to place Il ticket In the
field which VIII win.
"Rislng to the full height Of our golden
opportunity, we have buried all fractional
differences and thus created that happy
situation In which the friends Of one can
didate lind themselves to be the friends
OF. all other candidates. and all guided
solely by the uesire to choose as our
standard bearers men whose characters,
records and mental qualifications will be
ample guarantees for good government
and Will thus appeal to and invite the
support OF not only our own party, but
of all Missourians, irrespective OF party,
who desire good government. ! %congrat-
ulate the republican party of Missouri
upOn Its spirit and It's motives. These are
not partisan, but patriotic they are not
OF the past, but are directed to the flu
turc, and their sole inspiration Is the well
fare OF the people.
w challenge comparisons between the
national standard bearers and the nation
4! platforms Of the two parties. The dem
question Il sign of returning sanity, but
evidence of n lack Of courage and candor
to acknowledge the errors OF their ways.
And the standard bearers. the one re-
pudiating the platform OF his party and
running on a Western Union telegram,
the other "A platform In himself, one In
thought and ideas with great leaders OF
his party, past and present. On the other
hand. Parker. who has never expressed
an opinion on any living issue and of
whom his most Intimate friends and po-
litical managers admitted that he did not
know his Views on the financial question.
ON the other hand, that peerless leader,
Theodore Roosevelt, who In the short
time of his administration has courage
ousiy made u record. positive and IN
CQuivocal, "A record truly American. on
every question which confronted him; a
leader, bold, manly and energetic. who has
Sorcsd capital aud labor. the mighty and
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-08-05

HON. CYRUS p. WALBRIDGE,
Republican Candidate for Governor Of
Missouri.
Chairman Atkins hen addressed the
convention at length, saying among
other things:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-27
CHESS TOURNEY CONTINUES.
Larqe Attendance at Second Day of
 the International Contest.

Cambridge Springs, Pa, April 26.- There was a large attendance when play was called for the second round in the international chess masters tourney to- day. The most notable results of today's play was Marcos draw with Lasker, tho champion, Hodges defeat of Tschigorn and Marshalps brilliant victory over tho American champion. Pillsbury who re- signed after 23 moves. The pairings open ings and results were as follows.
 Showalter vs. Trichmann, queens pawn opening forty moves; Techmann won.
 Janowski vs. Sehleehter, Vienna open ing IS moves; Janowsh won.
 Delmar vs. Lawrehce, queens pawn opening A moves; drawn.
 Marco vs. Lasker Ruy Lopez, 46 moves; drawn.
 Napier vs. Miesz, slcilian defense, S6 moves; Miesz won.
 Fox ys. Barry Ruy Lopez. 52 moves; Fox won.
 Marshall vs. Pillsbury, queens pawn opening. g moves; Marshall won.
 Tschigorin vs Hodges, counter center gambit, 3s moves; Hodges won.