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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-13
To Fortify the Chesapeake Bay,

Plans for an artificial island midway
between Capes Henry and Charles for the
defense of Chesapeake Bay, Hampton
Roads and all the rivers which empty into
them will be modelled after the island fort
Japan has constructed for the defense OF
Toxic, in case the Japanese Government
will permit Brigadier General John p.
Story, U. S. A., former chief of artillery,
to inspect the Notifications in Toxic
harbor.
The general scheme as outlined by the
board for the defense of the Virginia
capes contemplates the installation of Id.
inch guns on the proposed island between
the two capes, as we'll as big guns on both
Cape Henry and Cape Charles.
1t is likely that the proposed island,
with its immense guns, will be situated
much nearer to Cape Henry than to Cape
Charles, as the water is shoal near Cape
Charles. Between the capes the channel
which can be navigated by large ships is
only about FIVE miles wide. The other
water is SO shoal that no defense of it is
necessary. Consequently the island will
doubtless be located near the middle of
the deep channel.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-13
A Tragic Finish.

A watchman's neglect permitted
a leak in the great North Sea dyke,
which child's finger could have
stopped, to become ruinous break,
devastating an entire province of
Holland. In like manner Kenneth
McIver, of Vanceboro, Me-, per-
mitted little cold to go unnoticed
until a tragic finish was only avert
ed by DR.. Kings New Discovery.
He writes "Three doctors gave
me mp to die of lung inflammation,
caused by a neglected cold; but DIR.
Kings New Discovery saved my
life." Guaranteed best cough and
cold cure, at E. T. Reynolds drug
store. SOC and $1.O0. Trial bottle
free.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-13
The Tomato Corner a Failure.

The 'scorner" of the 1905
canned tomato pack proved a
failure, and a committee of bankers
has been formed for the purpose of
taking over the unsold stock in the
hands of Messrs. Smith, Rouse &
Webster, of Bel Air, the promoters
of the attempt to corner the mar
ket. 1t is understood that the
committee will take charge of about
l, 100000 cases, or about 1000, 900
dozen cans, of tomatoes and dispose
of them. The goods have been
offered for 50 cents per dozen, as
against $1.171 per dozen, before
the bottom dropped out of the
corner"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-13
To FIGHT The Hannah oyster Law.

To Fight The Hannah oyster Law.
The oyster men of Solomons Is
land have organized an association
to be known as ''The Oystermen's
Protective Union of Calvert
County, with the avowed pur-
pose of working for the repeal or
modification OF the Haman oyster
law. The members of the asso-
citation are bound by pledge not to
sell or deliver to lessee or holder
of any oyster lot or bed, taken up
or held under the provisions of the
Hannah bill, and to use its influence
to defeat candidates for the Leg
islature, regardless of party, who
will not pledge themselves to advo.
cate such laws as the oystermen of
Calvert county may favor.
Evidently many of the tongers
are apprehensive that the recent
oyster law will work to their
detriment.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-13
Earthnnake Gowns.

In 1850 there was a great earthquake
in England, and Horace Walpole re-
cords that several women have made
earthquake gowns'-that is, warm
gowns to sit out of doors all night"
Walpole also tells that Turner, a
great china man at the corner of the
next street had jar cracked by the
shock. He originally asked 10 guineas
for the jar. He now asks 20, because
it is the only jar in Europe that had
been cracked by an earthquake"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-13

According to the plans adopted for the
construction of the Panama Canal, Gatun,
town situated at the junction of the
River Gatun with the Chagres, about
eight miles from the sea, will ultimately
be under water. The people are, there.
fore, seeking another home, and engi-
neers have been engaged to mark out a
new site for the town.
Condemnation proceedings against
landowners in those parts of the zone
which will ultimately become lakes have
been commenced.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-13
Only 80 Years Old.

81 am only 80 years old and
don't expect even when l get to be
real old to feel that way as long as
I can get Electric Bitters," says
Mrs. E. II. Brunson, of Dublin,
Ga. Surely there's nothing else
keeps the old as young and makes
the weak strong as this great tonic
medicine. Dyspepsia, torpid liver,
inflamed kidneys or chronic consti.
patton are unknown after taking
Electric Bitters a reasonable time.
Guaranteed by e. T. Reynolds,
druggist. Price SOC.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-13

A conservative estimate places
the return from the strawberry
crop in Wicomico county, Md,
this season at $4OO, 900 to $500, 900.
The crop was short, but prices
were high the greater part of the
season, and netted the growers
more money perhaps than if there
had been a full crop. Reports
show that some growers received
from $3.50 to 5000 per acre for their
crop, and in one case a grower re-
ceived 81 200 from five acres.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-13
TALES AND ENDS.

BY ALLEN PAYNE.

WRITTEN FOR THE MIDLAND JOURNAL.
When man itches for the company OF the
saloon keeper and wiley takes to the wash tub 1t
creates hard rub all around.
The man who is continually on the lookout for
something often gets struck with an idea.
When fellows away from his girl-if he could
only gaze into those charming eyes, but it's bad
when he discovers he could see no farther than
his nose.
When some men get tight their tongue gets
loose.
The Ratchet faced dude is able to cut a dash.
Plenty of women never see the rainbow in their
lives because the colors are not in style.
The early bird gets the worm. but the worm
had no business to be out all night.
A fool is an ass in the shape of q man.
For a woman to win the heart of man she
mus: go by the stomach route.
man may be bell sheep in politics, but you
cannot always judge it by his tongue.
Burglars take time for consideration only in
jail
When sucker is caught on the sharpers bait
he usually bites off more than he can chew.
DShIu Is Tile Ouly IAluS tAue Will MANI SOnAS
women shut up. Even then there will be no liv-
ing with them
Some men are self made-women are sefwilled.
Blood is thicker than water and some mems
character is thinner than both.
drunkard should be made to take his choice,
stop drinking or go to jail.
Folks who wear their welcome out think they
are that much in.
The man who leads life of shame sometimes
leads it with rope.
Cigarettes may be coffin nails but pity the soul
when they begin to smoke.
You can never set some men down unless you
hold them up TO ridicule.
but it's no comparison to the heart-aches of his
family.
The fire in ones eyes is sometimes extinguished
by the water on the brain
"A woman may feel just sew and sew but that
doesn't deter her from ripping you up the back.
The soap stick keeps taking another and
another to taper up on, but he'll never see the
point until he ready put both eetin the grave.
Life consists of two things-sleep and looking
for suckers.
If some physicians were not quacks, the pre-
senting of their bills would not cause so many
duck fits.
Nothing pleases the devil better than to see a
man take more interest in the welfare of the
saloon keepers family than he does of his own.
The man who has purchases chalked down
does not as rule make his mark in the world.
The more tatfy you give other folks the happier
the dentists.
When the weeds in some peoples lives get so
high they cannot see over the top, they start to
clean up with lawn mower.
The sheriff is man who has his sales set.
Never trouble conscience till conscience
troubles you is generally the rule.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-13
AritllmeticaI,

eyes," said the old mathematician,
with a CLEAN in his eyes, 1--WE always
looked at it that way. Marriage is adj
dition, when the little ones come it's
multiplicat ton, when dissension looms
up to cloud the horizon of their happi-
ness it's division and when the final
parting comes it's subtraction"
"And how about divorce" asked the
listener.
"Oh, 1 guess that would come under
the denomination of fractions. New
York Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-13
Twenty Year Battle.

81 was a loser in a twenty year
battle with chronic piles and ma'ig.
nant sores, until / tried Bucklen's
Arnica Salve; which turned the
tide, by curing both, till not a trace
remains" writes A. M. Bruce,
of Farmville, Va. Best for old
Ulcers, Cuts, Burns and Wounds.
25c at E. T. Reynolds drug store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-13
rlodest Claims Often Garry the Mos
Conviction.

When Maxim, the famous gun in.
ventor, placed his gun before committee
of judges, he stated its carrying power to
be much below what he felt sure the gun
would accomplish. The result of the
trial was therefore great surprise. in
stead of disappointment. 1t is the same
with the manufactures of Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
They do not publicly boast of all this
remedy will accomplish, but prefer to let
the users make the statements. What
they do claim, is that it will positively
cure diarrhoea, dysentery, pains in the
stomach and bowels and has never been
known to fail. For sale by E. T.
Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-13
A Hard Lot

of trouble to contend with, spring
from a torpid liver and blockaded
bowels, unless you awaken them TO
their proper action with DR.. Kings
New Life Pills; the pleasant and
most effective cure for Constipation
They prevent Appendicitis and
tone up the system. 25c at Il. T.
Reynolds drug store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-13
Old Chronic Sores.

AS dressing for old chronic sores there
is nothing so good as Chamberlain's
Salve. While it is not advisable to heal
old sores entirely, they should be kept in
good condition for which this salve is
especially valuable. For sale by E. T..
Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-13
Sixth Pair OF Twins.

The sixth pair of twins in IL
years was born Wednesday OF last
week, to Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Wiley of Townsend, Del. In ad-
dition to the twins there have been
four other children in the IL years.
The 10 preceding twins have died,
but the other children are living.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-13
Do Not Neglect Your Bowels.

Many serious diseases arise from neglect
of the bowels. Chamberlain Stomach
and Liver Tablets are pleasant and
agreeable laxative. They invigorate the
liver and regulate the bowels. For sale
by E. T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-13

Counterfeit 25-cent pieces are
in circulation in several
towns on the Eastern Shore.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-12-21
THE GRANGE
Conducted by
J.w. BARROW. Chatham. n. Y
Press Correspondent NeD York State
Grunge
ELECTlNG DELEGATES.


what Is Rest Policy In Selecting
Representatives TO state GrangeV
Especial Correspondence
The season for electing delegates to
the various state oranges to be held
from December to February is now
on. According to the custom now pre-
vailing, the delegates are chosen from
the Pomona grange In counties Where
there is a Pomona, and In some In
stances the most efficient representa-
tives find their way to the state grange.
In some cases they are not the most
efficient. The custom which prevails
in some counties Of passing the honors
around to the subordinate oranges IN
the county does not always bring tns
best representatives to the front, yet
it may be only to the subordinate
oranges that they share the honors
with each other. But even If this 10
done the delegate at large should De
chosen because Of his experience at
the state grange meetings and be one
of the ablest men that the county can
select. The very ablest on the delegate
list may be found from oranges In
every Order.
II has been suggested in western
grange paper that members of suDor-
dinate oranges should select the state
grange officers they would like to see
elected and have their vote canvassed
and declared at the state grange meet
ing. Only such names as appear on
the ballots sent in by the subordinate
grange should be considered candl-
dates. We do not favor this plan at
all Rather than this we would prefer
to see nominations made In open
grange. the same as In political con-
ventIons. allowing the delegate VINO
placed his candidate In nomination.
sav ten minutes to set forth the
claims and qualifications Of his candi-
date. At present nominating speeches
are not allowed, and often members
cannot know of the qualifications
] which a candidate possesses. Even IN
the Pomona and subordinate oranges
it is not allowable to nominate candi-
} dates for office, yet 1t would save time
if this were permissible.
, In a recent Pomona grange meeting
! Ave delegates were to be elected to the
> state grange. The plan Of passing the
A honors around among the oranges Il
: in vogue, and there was a desire or
e the part of some of the officers to give
: oranges in a distant part Of the county
y a representation, yet few present knew
n who were representative men to select
> This plan was resorted to: A commit
J. tee of Ave was appointed to present
0 list Of ten names to represent thos'
q oranges that had not recently beel
!, honored with delegate. Out Of thos
j. ten names five were to be selected
IS delegates, thus allowing the member
IS of the Pomona a little choice IN IN
~ matter. This was found to save tim'
!; and the result was satisfactory to q
er concerned. Whether this plan woul
2. be advisable in electing officers 9
ID subordinate Pomona or state grange
y is problematical. FAlhON'
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-12-21
STATE GRANGE DELEGATES.
Basis ON which They Are Allotted
Explained.

Haafa ON Which They Are AAA~teS@
Explained.
1t is not clear to all members OF the
grange Just what the basis OF repre-
sentation in the state grange Is. we
refer now to New York state particu-
larly. Delegates are allotted to dif-
ferent counties by the state grange
secretary upon reports received from
the subordinate oranges for the guar
ter ending Sept. &c. The allotment s
made Nov. Is, and every grange In
the state is notified Of the number OF
delegates that the county win be en-
titled to in which it is located. EVERY
county is entitled to one delegate Az
large whether 1t has one grange OF
ATTY. Then. in addition to the delegate
at large, the county is entitled 70 an
other for each full 400 members, and
after that one delegate may be elected
for every fraction Of 400 members ex-
ceeding 200. Each alternate delegate
must be a matr0n. These delegates
are elected at the Pomona grange
meetings I'm counties where there is
Pomona grange. If not, the county
deputy calls a meeting some time IN
December Of all the masters and pas'
masters and their wives who are
matrons, and they elect the delegates
from every county. ANY fourth degree
member IS eligible. If male delegate
Is accompanied by his wife. he draws
Ave days pay instead Of four, and the
same Is true II the delegate is a Wo
man accompanied by her husband
Delegates are paid $3.50 per day fol
four days and cents mileage on'
| WaV
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-12-21
New Thingn In Grange Work.

Among new things" In grange work
during recent months are noted ore
CONS vigorous lecture hour plans I'M
Guiding a literary, a travel and geo
graphical topic, besides its farm topiesl'
Pennsylvania grange banks, new
York's and New jerseys grange scnol-
arships in agricultural colleges ana
Ohlo's home and grange reading
courses. These are by no means all.
slmpIy straws which show the trend OF
A pretty strong grange wind, say you
not2
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-12-21
Pre.laent ButteraeIa InauEuratsd.

Professor Kenyon L. Butterheld was
lnaugurated president Of the Massa-
cbusetts Agricultural college at Am
herst. Mass, Oct II. Professor But.
terfeld Is an enthusiastic member OF
the order Of Patrons Of Husbandry
and did grand work for the grange
when connected with the Michigan AZ
ricultural college.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-09-06
ALIAS CONTEST NOTICE

Department. of the Interior, United States
Land Office Minot, N. Oak. Aug. 18th, 1905.
4 suaaeient contest affiday ii h %is been s
testant, against homestead entry No. 3374e,
made June 9th. 1905 for the northwest Quarter
section Is, township l57, range 81 by Peter
Kinnen, contestee, in which it is alleged that
the said entryman has wholly abandoned said
land for a period of more than six months last
past, and since making said entry that the said
entryman has wholly failed to esta blish resi-
dence on said land, and has wholly failed a t to
said alleged absence from the said land was
not due to his employment in the army, navy or
marine corps of the United States as private
soldier, officer, seaman or marine during the
war with SPAIN or during any other war IN
which che United States may be engaged; said
parties are hereby notified to appear, respond
and offer evidence touching said allegation at
10 o'clock a. m. on Oct. 3rd; 1905, before the
Register and Receiver of the United States
Land Office at Mnot, North Dakota
The said contestant having. in a proper atfi-
davit, filed Aug 9th, 1906. set forth facts
which show that after due diligence personal
service of this notice cannot be made, 1t is
hereby ordered and directed that such notice
be given by due and proper publication.
T. +. Fox, Receiver
Mark NJ. Chatfielo, Atty. S-30-l0-4
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-09-06
CONTEST NOTICE

Department of the Interior. United States
Land Once, Minot, North Dakota, Aug. g, 1906
A sufficient contest afidavit having been fled
In this office by Andrew Peterson, contestant,
against homestead entry No. 2Ol27, made De-
cember 2, 1902, for the nh of nwA. SECTION 81;
Township 1852 NJ. Range 50 w.. Fifth Principal
Meridian. by Frank Vavra. contestee, in which
it is is alleged that said Frank Vavra, said con-
testee, has wholly abandoned said tract and
changed his residence therefrom for more than
six months since making said entry and next
prior to the date hereof; that he has not es.
tablished a residence thereon; that said tract
remains ia its natural state, wholly abandoned
and unimproved; and that said alleged absence
from the said land was not due to his employ
ment in the army, navy or marine corps OF the
United States as a private soldier, Othcer, sea-
man or marine. during the war with Spain, or
during any other war in which the United
States may be engaged, and said parties are
hereby notified to appear. respond and offer
evidence touching said allegation at 10 o'clock
a. m, on Oct Is. 1906 before the register and
receiver at the United States Land Office in
Minot, North Dakota
The contestant having. in proper affidavit,
filed July 20, 1906 set forth the facts which show
that after due diligence personal service OF this
notice can not be made, it is hereby ordered
and directed that such notice be given by due
and proper publication.
Id. MCGAHAN.
Register.
Thomas E. DISCARD Mnot, N. D..
Atty. for Contestant, S-3O9-2i
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-09-06
ALIAS CONTEST NOTICE
Department. of the Interior, United States

department OF the interior, CnlCetl otdIeS
Land Office, Minot, N. OAK. Aug 18th. 1906
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this office by liver Hallum, contestant,
against homestead entry No. 36ol9. made Oct.
18th, 1906 for seA sell. 49, e1a ne14 neg Sc a,
Section TO- Township ISL N, Range 90 w., by
Christian o. Merbostad contestee, in which 1T
is alleged that the said entry:man has wholly
abandoned said land for period OF more than
six months Immediately prior to this date !;
that he has failed to esta bills he'd and maintain
a residence thereon; that he has failed to Guilt
vate and improve the land: and that he has
wholly failed to comply with tho homestead
laws OF the United States; and that the said
land is still in its natural state; and that the
said alleged absence from the said land was
not due to his employment in the army, navy
or marine corps of the United States as prl-
vate soldier officer, seaman or marine. during
the war with Spain, or during any other war
in which the United States may be engaged;
said parties are hereby notified to appear,
respond and offer evidence touching said alega-
ton at 10 clock a. m. on Oct. 3, 1906, before
the register and receiver of the United States
land office in Minot, N Oak.
The said contestant having, in a proper attl-
davit, filed Aug. p, 1906, set forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal service
of this notice can not be ma Ike. it is hereby
ordered and directed that such notice be given
by due and proper publication.
T. E. Fox, Receiver.
Mark NJ Chatfeld, Atty. s-sOlo4
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-09-06

Department Of the Interior, United St, States
Land Office, Mnot. N. OAK, Aug. Sth, 1906.
A sufficient contest AFFIDAVIT having been filed
in this office by Iva Chatheld' S S9ntestant,
May goth, 1903 for SEA, Section 3 Township
15) N, Range 81 W.. by Julius Anderson. con-
testee in which it is alleged that the said en-;
tryman has wholly abandoned said tract and
changed his residence therefrom for more than
six months since making said entry and next
prior to the date hereof; that he has not estab
lshed residence thereon; that said tract re,
mains in its natural state. wholly abandoned
and unmproved; and that said alleged absence
from the said land was not due to his employ
ment in the army. navy or marine corps OF the
United States, as a private soldier, officer. sea-
man or marine, during the war with Spain or
during any other war in which the United
States may be engaged said parties are hereby
notified to appear. respond and offer evidence
touching said allegation at 10 O'Clock a. M on
Oct. 2, 1905. before the register and receiver OF
the United States Land Office in Minot N. D..
The said contestant having, in a proper aft
davit. filed Aug. 9th. 1905. set forth facts
which show that after due diligence personal
service Of this notice cannot be made, it is
hereby ordered and directed that such notice
be given by due and proper publication.
T. f. Fox, Receiver.
Mark NJ Chatfeld, Atty. $50 1O-4