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The midland journal., 1908-09-25
Nature creates merit; fortune brings
1t into -Rochefoucauld.

1t is impossible for any drug to digest
food without the aid of the stomach.
Man cannot do natures work-he can
only assist her, and any concern claim
ing that they have remedy that will
digest food without the aid of the stomach,
thereby allowing the stomach to lay idle
and rest, are claiming the impossible.
All remedies for stomach troubles should
be given with the sole purpose of aiding
nature and enabling the stomach to do its
wn work. One of the best Stomach
Specialists in the U. S. wrote the pre-
scription from which Rydale's Stomach
Tablets are made and they enable the
to do its own work Two sizes,
25c. and soc. Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal., 1908-09-25
MARRIAGE Licenses.

William Fears, of Town Point,
and Mary Mellor, of Philadelphia.
William Franklin Harland and
Elizabeth Tilghman, both of North
East.
Noah Moore and Ida Seward,
both of Chesapeake City.
John Perkins Harvey, of Chiids,
and Adah Margaret Alfrey, Of
COwantown.
CoLoRED-Cecil E. Brown, oi
Calvert, and Ethel Miriam Brown,
of Cedar Hill.
The midland journal., 1908-09-25
Lighting Up.

''Ever notice." asked>a salesman for
a grocery house that makes business
Of supplying the big New York hotels,
'that if you stroll uptown and look at
any of the big hotels you will see them
all pretty we'll lighted up? Plenty of
rooms occupied apparently. Well,
that's sometimes a bluff. The help has
orders to light up number of the
front rooms every evening just so that
the hotel won't look like graveyard"
New York Sun.
The midland journal., 1908-09-25
PROPERTY Transfers.

George A. Blake, Attorney, to
John B. Holt, Harris property of
10 acres in Fifth district, 5000.
George w. Craig and others to
Susan E. McClintock, property in
Seventh district, $430.
VIM. T. Warburton, Attorney,
to Daniel L. Krauss, Anderson
farm of SS acres in Ninth district,
1925.
Omar D. Crothers, Trustee, to
Mary j. Steele, Steele farm of SO
acres in Eighth district, 500.
The midland journal., 1908-09-25
President Roosevelt has been challenged

President Roosevelt has been challenged
by Mr.. Bryan to prove the, accusation
that Gov. Haskell, who is treasurer of the
democratic national campaign. is in any
way implicated with the Standard Oil
bribery scandal that has put United States
Senator Foraker down aud out in national
politics, and threatens damage to the Taft
cause. The President has boldly asserted
that Gov. Haskell is also oil-stained and
Mr.. Bryan has called upon Mr.. Roosevelt
to prove the charge, promising that if
the verdict is against Haskell, or even if
the President should pronounce him
guilty after an investigation of the facts,
Haskell's connection with the national
committee aud the campaign shall cease.
The midland journal., 1908-09-25
Queer Milk.

Many specimens Of unconscious hu-
NOR are received by the editors of that
monumental work, the Imperial Gazet-
teer Of India" A district was said to
be ian extensive rolling plain. consist
ing of alternate ridges of bare stony
hills and narrow fertile valleys" An
interesting item Of natural history was
afforded by the remark. The buffalo
differs from the COW in giving milk
which is richer in butter fat. in voice
and in having no hump" - London
Globe.
The midland journal., 1908-09-25
A Risky Subject.

''Do you think. sweetheart" queried
the young man with the evenly divid-
ed hair, that your father will con-
sent to our marriage?'
"Well." replied the fair one. "of
course papa will be sorry. to lose me,
but
But" interrupted the rash youth,
II will remind him that instead of los
ing a daughter he will gain a son."
Dearest" rejoined the wise maid,
"if you really want me you mustn't
say anything of the kind. Papa has
three such sons boarding with him
now. and he's little touchy on the
subject"
The midland journal., 1908-09-25
A Sure Enough Knocker.

J. G. Goodwin, of Reidsville, N.
c., says: "Bucklen's Arnica Salve
is a sure-enough knocker for
ulcers. A bad one came on my
leg last summer, but that wonder
derful salve knocked it out in few
rounds: Not even scar remained. !"
Guaranteed for piles, sores, burns,
etc. 25c. at Eli T. Reynolds drug
store.
The midland journal., 1908-09-25
Hottentot Women.

Among the Hottentots women hold a
better position than they do anywhere
else in Africa. 'The married woman"
says one traveller. "reigns supreme mis-
tress. Her husband cannot without her
permission take a bit of meat or drop
Of milk" Generally t"they rank much
above the average of the negro races"
The midland journal., 1908-09-25

The ovation received by VIM. Jennings
Bryan, democratic candidate for Presi-
dent, every place he.has stopped during
his speech-making tour through the
Middle West and East, must be reve-
latiOn to those who had begun to accept
as truth the oft-repeated statements of the
subsidized corporation dailies that the
great commoner had lost his popularity
with the people as champion of their
rights, and his charm and eloquence as a
public speaker. The enthusiasm with
which he has been greeted by the tens of
thousands he has addressed during his
present campaign is unprecedented, and
has shown the statements of these SUBJ
sidized party papers, to the effect that his
popularity with the masses was on the
wane, in such ridiculous light that they
have been perforce compelled to cease
their attempt to belittle and publish the
facts concerning the meetings as real
items of news.
The warmth OF Mr.. Bryan's reception
wherever he has appeared is not alone
due to his mere popularity as an eloquent
public speaker, as he has proven himself
a sound and skillful debater. and presents
the democratic issues in such an admir-
able and convincing manner as TO win
following everywhere, and fill the oppo-
sition with alarm at the sure trend of SEN
titnent, which is away from Taft as the
exponent OF Rooseveltian ideas.
The midland journal., 1908-09-25
Aareed With Him.

Father Calling from head of stairs
at II 30 p. m.)-Jennie, don't you think
it's about time to go to bed? Jennie
Yes, papa dear. What on earth keeps
you up SO late Pathfinder.
The midland journal., 1908-09-25
Not Unusual.

Sometimes said Uncle Eben, ''I
ketches myself lambastin' a mule foh
doin' purity much de same as would
do If was in de mules placer
Washington Star.
The midland journal., 1908-09-25

Mr.. Tsft has declared against the bank
guarantee law. Evidently he doesn't
favor security for any except those who
contribute to his campaigt funds.
The midland journal., 1908-09-25

The couvening in Washington of three
important Congresses almost simultan-
eously will inaugurate ''small" social
season. A reception at the White House
for the delegetes of two conventions,
reception by the Secretary of State,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-12
PULLMAN IS Off
FOR RECORD RUN
Will Try to Chalk Up New
Time on Boston
Trip.

John R. Thomas. agent for the Pull
man in washington, accompanied by
| G. S. Walker, Philadelphia branch man
ager for the Morgan and Wright Tire
Co, pulled out from The Times building
at noon today TO lower the record be-
tween this city and Boston. They win
make the run in a 20-horsepower Pull
man stock roadster. equipped with Nor
gan and Wright tires.
The Pullman caI. vii be piloted
through Baltimore ty Air. Shaffer, the
local agent in that city. Before reach
ing this city It win be met at Chester.
Pa, by J.. T. French. the local agent,
who viii show the road as far as Tren-
ton, y. J.. where the agent in that
city viii take them through the city
and start them on their way 70 New
York. In the American metropolis r.
Cimiottt. the Pullman agent there, VIII
meet them and head them for Boston.
Before reaching the latter city the Pull
man representative OF that point will
meet them and guide them TO the finish.
The record time between Boston and
Washington is twenty-eight hours. but
| the Pullman people expect to clip sew
eral hours of Of that time. The car
| is expected TO reach Philadelphia about
/ 9 O'Clock tonight and after a short stop
1 at the local agency, at 205 North
Broad street, to take on supplies,
will proceed on her way. It was a Pull
man car that made the remarkable en-
duranee run from Philadelphia TO SavAn-
| nan last spring under the most adverse
road conditions in record-breakiug time.
/ The Pullman was accompanied by a
| Mathesou car, driven by T. p. Spence,
| as far as Laurel The MathesOn car
| ried representatives Of the Washington
! Auto Club and Of The Washington
Times
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-12
COMMERCE CHAMBER
EXPLOITS CAPITAL
Booklet Published Pointing
Out Civic and Indus
trial Features.

To call attention to certain phases or
business and social life in washington
which havs been overlooked throughout
various parts OF the country on account
Of the predominance IN the popular
mind OF this city's situation a. the Ma
tionsl Capital. the Washington Cham
Der OF Commerce has Just issued a
booklet TO exploit the Industrial, COM
n1ercial, financial, educational. Tesiden-
tiaI. and civic features Of the city.
An edition of 1000 has been issued,
and IL is intended that copies shall
reach various PARIS of the United
States where they viii have influence
in increasing the prestige OF the city
in q way distinct from its position as
the seat Of the Government.
Washington Industries.
The first part OF ne booklet is de-
voted 10 a statement OF the manufac-
tories OF Washington. showing that $45.-
000,OOe is invested here IN them-S20, co.,
900 in private concerns and 100000 in
Government producing plants. Atten-
ton is especially called TO the private
manufactures in the city. and the OPP
portunity awaiting further investment
in them
The jobbipg business Of the city is
then reviewed. It is set forth that the
trade Of the city needs at once jobbing
houses for boots and shoes, dry goods.
hats and caps, ready made clothing. and
other articles.
Other chapters include such subjects
as Washington for a shopping center,
the banks and trust companies Of the
city, the District government. the or
ganizaJlCns of business men, the Capital
as a convention city, IS an educational
center, and as a city OF residences.
No Dry Statistics.
T'he title of the booklet is wash
ington-Its Industrial, Commercial. and
Civic Features, The information re-
garding the city is presented in very
interesting form, without dry statistics
TO detract from the pleasure OF read
igg IL.
The booklet was prepared under the
personal direction OF Charles w. CIag-
gett and Albert Schuiteis. chairman and
vice chairman OF the booklet committee
Of the chamber. II was written and
compiled BY George H. Gall. formerly
Of the stan of The Washington Times.
now with the Baltimore. Washington
and Annapolis Railroad. The edition
contains advertisements OF the leading
corporations and business men OF the
city. so that II was published without
cost 10 the Chamber Of Commerce.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-12
RAILROAD Y. M. c. A.
PLANS OUTING

The Terminal r. r. Y. N. {. a. has
planned for an outing at Chesapeake
Beach, Tuesday August IS. the proceeds
OF which viii be used in purchasing
gymnasium equipment for their rooms
in the Union Station.
To accommodate those who work uu-
til o'clock, the train leaving the Dis
trict line at $40 p. m. will be held until
s o'clock
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-12
DR.. MOTTER RESIGNS
AS HEALTH OFFICER
Popular District Employe Enters
Marine Hospital Service at
Advanced Salary.

DR.. Murray Gait Motter, deputy health
officer and chief inspector Of the Health
Department, has resigned to accept a
position with the Marine Hospital Serv-
ice. DR.. MOtter's resignation takes ef-
feet August Is, and the following day
he will enter uron his new duties. which
are in conneCdon with the pharmaco-
logical work Although not officially an
nounced II is understood that his sue
cessor viii be Or, A. 7. Murray, an
inspector in the Health Department
DR.. Aotter entered the service of the
District February 5. 1906. With the I'M
derstanding that he was to be reap
pointed he resigned last summer in or
der 10 engage in special studies IN
foreign medical universities, and after
an absence of three mOnts again en-
tered upon his duties in the District
service. His new position carries with
il an annual salary of $500. an increase
of 500
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-12
ALMOST A SHADOW
Gained 10 lbs. on arape-Nuts.

There's a wonderful difference between
a food which merely tastes good and one
which builds up strength and good
healthy flesh.
It makes no difference how much We
eat unless we can Gigest it. It is not
really food 70 the system until it is alb
sorbed. A York State woman says:
Il had been a sufferer for ten years
with stomach and liver trouble. and had
got so bad that the least bit of food
such as I then knew. would give me IN
told misery for hours after cat
ing.
Il lost flesh until I was almost a
shadow Of my original self and my
friends were quite alarmed about me.
First I dropped coffee and used
Postum, then began to use Grape-Nuts.
although I had little faith il would do
me any good.
But 1 continued to use the food and
have gained twenty pounds in weight
and feel Ike another person in every
way. I feel as il life had truly begun
anew for me
I can eat anything I like now in
moderation, suffer no i'll effects be on
Whereas year ago they had to send
me away from home for rest while
others cleaned house for me, this spring
have been able 10 do it myself ali
alone.
MY breakfast is simply Grape-Nuts
with cream and cup of Postum with
sometimes an egg and a piece of toast.
but generally only Grape-Nuts ard
Postum. And I can work until noon
and not feel as tired as one hour
work would have made me a year ago.
There's a reason
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Greek, Mich. Read, 1.-THE Road to Well
vile" in pkgs-
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time TO time. They
ars genuine true, and Suu Of human
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-12
MASONS PLANNING
BIG HOUSE WARNING
New Temple on II Street TO Be
Thrown Open for Inspection
September %.
-photo ~ GIherE.

4 housewarming beginning September
% continuing two weeks and Including
In its features vaudeville, dane ng, and
other amusemeuts was decided upon at
a meeting OF the Masonic Temple com
mittee in the National Rifles ArmOry
last night
II was intended that the houseWarm-
ing should last three or four days. but
in consideration Of the great number
which viii desire 20 inspect the new
temple, at Thirteenth and II streets
northwest il was decided to extend the
time
Henry r Woodward. attorney for the
Mt. Vernon and Marshall Hail Steam
boat Company, offered the steamer
Manchester on any open date, the pro-
ceeds OF the excursion 10 go TO the
building fund.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-12
PRESIDENTS LETTER
READ TO CHILDREN
Washington Fairgrounds Associa,
ton Distributes 5000 Copies.
Should Find Response.

Five thousand copies OF the Presi-
dents letter 10 the boys and girls Of
washington have been printed by the
Washington Fairgrounds Association,
and was read this afternoon TO the chill
dren in all the different Fairgrounds.
AftCrward they were given out to all
the older children, and copies posted
up at each place.
The letter carries an appeal To man
illness and fairness which should find
a response in eH cry Tlght-minded boy.
DR.. Curtis. as secretary of the Play
grounds Association Of America, viii
also send the letter 20 the supervisors
of all the other playground systems
In the country
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-12
RAMMED BOAT SINKS;
PASSENGERS RESCUED
Steamers Collide OF Charlotte
Harbor-Smaller Crafts Cap
tain Blamed for Crash.

ROCHESTER,. \. y, Aug. 12-Ths
steamers Kingston and Titania coiIided
or Charlotte barbor al 1045 o'clock last
night, the latter vessel sinking almost
Immediately. She was carrying about a
score Of passengers. ali Of whom were
rescued by the Kingston and small
craft.
Blame for the collision appears 10
rest upon Cala. Patrick Thorpe, Of
the Titanis, which attempted to cross
the bows Of ne larger craft Thorpe
and the crew OF the Tilania LETT the
passengers to shift for themselvess
Thorpe leaping to the Kingston when
the crash came.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-12
NOT GUILTY
TO FALSE PRETENSE

John II. Knapp this morning pleaded
not guilty TO six charges Of false pre-
lenses when arraigned in the United
States branch Of the Police Court, and
demanded a jury trial at the advice OF
his attorney, n. Donaldson.
Knapp was arrested several weeks ago
charged with soliciting advertisements
and subscriptions for a publication
which he said would be soon put on
the market.
II is alleged that the man secured
sums ranging from 50 cents to a dollar
from a large number Of Washing
tOnians,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-12
FIGHT OVER FLY;
ONE MAN MAY DIE

sTEUBENVILLE. Ohio. Aug. IL
When a boy entered NJ. Tabasso's ga-
loon yesterday evening with a strange
insect in his hand, DOminick Muses.
said it was a locust, WIFI Salvatore
Bell COnteuded 1t was a f1r
The argument became heated. and
Musck was stabbed He will die. Bell
escaped. II was a locust,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-12
GENERAL RUCKER
AGREES TO Be DEAD
Gets Life Insurance Because
He Has Lived TO Be
Ninety-siX.
DYING BY RULE

Taking 10000 insured persons as a
basis. ZIG among that number may be
regarded as living at the age OF
ninety-two.
OF this number, 137 are supposed
TO die in the ninety-second year.
Reaching the age of ninety-five,
only three persons are supposed TO
be left from the original 100000.
These three, according to insur-
ance figures, must die during that
year. None Of the number is sup
posed 20 reach the age Of ninety-slx.
Hence, General Fuckers statistical
death"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-12
TYPHOID FEVER
ON THE INCREASE

Typhoid fever continues 20 increase,
according TO the report Of the health
department for the week ending August
s. There was one death from the dis
ease, tWenty-seven cases reported, and
seventeen discharged as recovered. lCav-
ing las under treatment as compared
with $50 the previous week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-12
FIRING ON FLAG
BRINGS APOLOGY
Loyalist Commander Says Shooting
Down American Emblem at
Tabriz Was Accidental.

TEHERAN. Aug. 12.-Declaring that
it was wholly accidental. the COM
mander Of the ioyalist troops in Tabrfz
has made a most profuse apology 10
the American consul. William +. Doty.
for the shooting down Of the American
flag in the fighting of Monday, accord
ing 10 a message received here today
from TabYiZ.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-12
lISBANDED COMPANY
REPUDIATES CHARGE
Light Infantry Not to Sub
nit Humbly TO Action of
Military Authorities.
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU,
ALEXANDRIA. VA. AUG. -

aaA
That the Alexandria Light Infantry,
formerly known as Company q. Seven
tieth Regiment of Virginia Volunteers,
of this city, which was disbanded by
Governor Swanson last May, does not
intend TO let the matter rest, was made
plain this morning, when the officers OF
that company received copies or the
records Of the adjutant generals office
in regard 10 the charges against that
company. The records were complete,
with the exception of a letter bearing on
the disarmament
The officers of the Alexandria Light
Infantry state that they can disprove
tn echarges which are made in the re-
port and also state that several state
ments contained in Col. Ferry's report
to the adjutant general recommending
the disarmament of their company are
false and misleading.
The Columbia Steam Fire Engine
Company. No. 3. held meeting, at their
hall, in South ST. Asaph street, last
evening when plans were made Tor the
trip Of that company 10 HarrisOuburg
tile latter part Of this month.
Governor Swanson has designated
Z D
Der OF the board of commissioners for
the uniformity OF legislation in the
United States The board viii meet at
Seattle. Wash, this month.
A meeting Of aMrley Encampment of
ODD Fellows was held last evening at
their hall, I'm North Columbus street.
when the officers were installed by d.
r. Stansbury, district deputy grand pa
triarCh.
Richard Mcclure, Samuel Hines,
| Charles Mccoy. Eugene Parker. and
James Dorsey, all coiOred, We're before
Justice Isaac G. BurTeN in Alexandra
county Yesterday charged with com
hitting robberies. Justice Burrel neid
them for the grand jury.
A Civil Service examination for the
position of stOrekeeper gauger, In the
Internal Revenue Service, will be held
al the custom house here August Is
The members of the Sunday school of
/ Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
gave a lawn party on the grounds of
the Alexandria Golf Club last evening.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-12
WORRIED.

Your wife has nervous prostration;
I can not, however, tell you what
caused it."
Il an" replied the husband: she
heard some one say the other dav that
one-half the world didn't know how the
other half lived and she has been
worrying about il ever since. "-Ex-
change
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-12
Marriage Licenses.

Carl A. Cole and Blanche n. Mack.
John Wignall and Nellia E. Lord
John @ KOeuig and Eta G. SmOOt
Wilbur O. Birch and Irene T. Clarridge.
Charles c. Bryan and Rose NJ Elliott.
CHRISTOPHER A. Liphardt. Baltimore, Nd,
and Nary G. Bromwell. Baltimore. Nd.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-12

Continued From First Page.)
,'Wo years later he came TO Washing
ton, and was appointed assistant THAR
ian Of Congress by President Abraham
Lincoln. soon after he took Office. His
eminent fitness marked him for promo
ton, and on December 81. 1864. when
John c. Stephenson resigned as Hbrar-
iau-in-chief, he was appointed his sue
CessOr. For thirty years he held the
position OF librarian when in June, 1897,
he resigned 10 take the position II as-
sistaut librarian-in-chief. This was tan
TdmOuuI 10 a retirement. Tor although
his tireless energies would not pern.l
him 70 retire altogether, he only acted
eX-offiCiO.
The law Of 1919 which makes the ma
tiOnaI library tie office for all records
OF copyrights and permanent repository
for all copyrighted matter, was enacted
through mis- influence. and the library
first assumed the large proportions that
now mark Il throughout the world
When ne entered the library It had
10000 books; when he resigned as IL
brarian, il contained over 10000 books,
and 10000 pamphlets.
Work for New Library.
II was in 1872 that he first called to the
attention OF Congress the fact that a
new and separate library was a neces-
sity. Up to that time. the library was
in the space in the Capitol building now
occupied by the Supreme Court of the
United States. II was several years be-
fore the site was bought. but he kept
the matter continuously before Con-
gress. and It was under his wonderful
influence that the magnificent struc-
ture OF today was built. The plans
We're worked out along the lines Of his
suggestion, and his counsel was follow
ed in every detail The building Is Of
granite from his native State. and in
side is decorative marble from every
quarter OF the globe.
Mr.. SpoftOrd was married in 1852 20
Mrs. Sarah =. Partridge Two children
were born. a son and a daughter Mrs.
SPomord died in 1892, and her son a few
years later. Miss Florence Spoff0rd
was at her fathers bedside when he
died.