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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-25
HE wish Fulallesa.

A German peddIer raped tlEnldl1
at the kitchen entrance Mira Knla1s
angry ct being interrupted In her
washing, flung open the door and
glowered at him.
Ibid yez wish to see meg~ 9AA
demanded In threatening tones
The peddler backed on q few steps.
ssVell, If ] did," he assnrga MeHs
with an apoIogetie grin, Il gO4 mp
wish: thank you. - EveryhOayiA
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-25
IN OLD HOLLAND.

It was an Englishman who said:
The children of Holland take pleas
ure in making
What the children of England take
pleasure in breaking
II heNhad seen the Breiben School
OF Laren he could have made newer
and a better proverb. says st. Mich.
olas.
Every bright day four little Dutch
maids sit on the bench before New.
row Kosta's door and Janike
teaches them to knit. Anna, who is
ten, clicks her needles fast and even
~. but Wilhelmina, who is only six.
crooks her fat. pudgy fingers pain.
fully round the yarn and signs.
She knows well that 1t is necessary
to be clever to live in Laren, for
Larcn, let me tell you, is a most dis
tinguished place, very different from
the rest Of Holland: and Wnheimina
knows it is quite mountainous thera.
for it Is thirteen feet above the sea.
But to be clever it is necessary to
knit heels as we'll as legs of STOCK
qngs; so she keeps at it, while, inside
he cottage, Mevrouw Kosta is spin
ming yarn on big spinning wheel,
nd you can hear the cheerful hum
the hobbiD.
When the sun sends out long, level
Us across the fiat. green fields, and
windmill throws its queer shad-
down the hard. white road, VIII
nina's and Nettje's plump legs
y them home with a right good
their wooden shoes gathering
the road toward the sunset, as
ong Dutch twilight begins.
Iventors are now confirming their
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-25
"Nick', Sunshine Under A Cloud.

NICK OuEEsfIIlI6 OHucT a OIOuu,
Cumberland Especial Nick Sum
shine was held in $1,000 bail here on
charge of sending Black Hand
letter to Frank Molinari. an Italian
merchant and hotelkeeper here. An
Italian boy handed to Molarina the
note from Sunshine demanding $50.
This was followed by another, charg-
Ing Molinari with selling intoxicants
on Sunday and to minors, and again
demanding $50.
This letter said that unless Moli-
mari met the writer on Baltimore
Street, Cumberland, Molinari's place
of business would be blown up.
Molinari then secured warrant. The
italian boy who delivered the letters
was held under bond as witness.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-25
Getting The Cow In Line.

. Bystander-W What makes that COW
persist in coming over this way?
Artist (annoyed) -Don't you see
I'm drawing her?-Haryard Lam
pooh.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-25

! It's nothing to a mans credit ii
no one will trust him.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-25

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-25

The meddlesome third party causes
many divorce.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-25

Itch cured in 50 minutes by WooIford's
Sanitary Lotion. Never fails. At druggists.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-25

Few women waste money-if they
haven't got it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-25
piles Cured in {, IN - Davs.

flies cured IN U 10 IA Days.
Pazo Ointment is guaranteed to cure any
case Of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding
Piles in Q to II days or money refunded. Soc
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-25

It's a sign girl likes to b klRs1a
IL she says she doesn't.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-25

Back To The Grind.
Our fatted bank roll gone.
Our coin expended,
We catch the train at dawn,
Football is ended.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-25

The owner of smart dog does
most of the barking. B. n. o. u
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-25

Iventors are now confining their
ntion almost entirely to three
- airships, automobiles and
provements in electrical appliances.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-12-25
EHAT BECAME OF THE FROG THAT CAUSED THE RUCTIoN7

Couple Jump INTO Wen
:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-17
Concrete Belt Armor.

The use of REINFORCED concrete
armor on warships has recently been
suggested. An Italian engineer, Lor-
EMO d'Adda. has been led by the sue
cess OF concrete land forttacations.
as revealed in the Russian-Japanese
war, to construct armor plates Of re-
enforced concrete, covered with thin
plates OF steel, as protection against
the immediate effects Of the impact of
shells. Concrete armor plates, even
when REINFORCED by stout and close
ly inlnid iron bars, must obviously
be much thicker than hardened steel
armor, but as the specific gravity
Of the material is only one-third that
Of St = the weight of the armor need
net be increased, while It's cost may
be very greatly diminished. The sub
stitut!on OF REINFORCED concrete for
steel ermor on a first class 'battleship
would effect a considerable saving.
The practicability OF the substitution
will be decided by the result OF ex-
perIments, soon to be made, on the
effect CT shots on the REINFORCED
concrete plates.-Scientitlc American.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-17
He Did.

A pushcart on which three pyramids
of oranges had been carefully arranged
by swarthy vender was standing
near the curb of an uptown street
yesterday. 1t was on the sunny side
of the street, and the three signs, "2
cents-S for Is cents" cents-12 for
35 cents" and "a cents for rs cents,
were already attracting attention.
when two fighting dogs and man Of
peace got mixed up under the wheels.
The cart went down, and the orange
pyramids became bright moving spots
on the asphalt. The small boy was
present, and helped himself, regardless
of price, and scampered-possibly to
be on time for the noon meal. One
urchin was stopped by little, we'll
dressed seven.year-old who had seen
the accident. He broke away from his
father, with whom he was walking,
seized hold of the boy and said: Say,
that isn't yours-it's the poor mans
Put it down." A crowd witnessed the
act and showed its approval. Not
another orange went astray. The
father smiled with pride as he led his
little son away, but he had gone only
a few steps when boy shouted after
him: Hey, there why don't you buy
de kid a orange?" ...ld he did.-New
York Tribune.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-17
Recipes.

Washington Pie.-Two-thirds of a
cup Of sugar, one egg, one teaspoonful
vanilla, three-fourths of cup of pas
try flour, one quarter of cup of but
ter, one-third Of cup oil milk, one
pinch Of mace.
Rag MufHns.-One cup of flour, one
tablespoonful of butter rubbed into the
-four. Milk, to mix as for biscuit. Roll
thin, spread generously with butter,
sprinkle with brown sugar and roll up
like jelly roll Cut into slices the same
as when serving jelly roll, and bake.
Thick White Cookies.--Beat half
a cup of butter to a cream; gradu-
ally beat in one cup of granulated
sugar, then one egg, beaten without
separating, half cup of thick, sour
cream and two cups and. a half of sift-
ed flour, sifted again with halt teas
poonful of soda; drop the dough from
a spoon onto buttered baking tins and
bake in a moderate oven.
Peaches With Whipped Cream
Peel and cut in halves (removing
stones) large fair peaches; sprinkle
lightly with powdered sugar and set on
Ice for Is minutes; pound macaroons
to crumbs, moisten with little
cream with a dash of nutmeg, and put
a spoonful of the mixture into the cav
ity of each halved peach. Serve with
whipped cream.
Eggs in Potato Cases.-Take pota-
toes left from dinner, prepare them
as you would mashed potato. Put on
a Toured board, roll out and cut with
a biscuit cutter. Make hollow in
the center of each cake, brush over
with milk and bake in the oven until
brown, then break an egg in the mid
die of each cake, add a dash of pepper
and a small piece of butter; return to
oven and bake until egg is set. Serve
on hot platter garnished with pars-
ley.
Caramel let Cream.-one pint milk,
one quart cream, one-half pound sugar,
one teaspoonful extract of vanilla. Put
a quarter of pound of white or
brown sugar with two teaspoonfuls of
water in frying pan. Stir till it melts
and becomes of dark brown color
Turn the burnt sugar into the milk,
stir over the fire for minute and let
cool. When cold add the sugar, cream
and flavoring extract, mix thoroughly
and freeze This is improved by the
addition of a pint of whipped cream
when frozen. ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-17
Corn or Potatoes.

Some time ago noticed an article
in the paper from Maine farmer who
did not think it paid farmers in New
England to raise corn, but said 1t would
pay better to raise potatoes, and buy
our corn from the West. Did this
brother farmer ever think what would
be the result if everybody went into
the potato business? They would not
be worth rs cents a bushel, and they
are crop that we cannot use at home
at any profit. But not so with corn.
We can use all we can raise at good
profit, and there is no danger Of over
production.
But l do not wish to discourage any
one who can make more money with
potatoes. Let every one raise the crop
that he IS sure will bring him the most
clear profit. Here in Rhode Island
much of the land is light and stony,
and will not raise potatoes. enough
to pay for the manure used, but will
raise fine corn with little manure
and good cultivation, SO let us find
out the crops our farms are best
adapted to and stick to tbem.--Culti:
yator.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-17
A Convenient Pantry.

A house that lacked that great con-
venience, a buffers pantry connect
ing with the dining room, may find a
very convenient substitute for one in
q tall screen placed near the kitchen
door. If of strong material the screen
may have shelf fastened to the in.
ner side on which may be placed the
dessert and fruit plates until ready for
use. A small table behind the screen
may hold other necessary articles, like
a pan of hot water and towels to sup
ply clean forks and spoons to the table,
or to hold delicate, tableware that
cannot safely be washed in the kitch-
en-. Such a pantry may easily be con-
structed by the house carpenter. A
well-made pair of clothes frames, COW
cred with marbleized oilcloth on one
side and Canton flannel or cretonne on
the side to be exposed to the room,
could be used for screen.-New Hav.
en- Register.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-17
General Demand

of the Well-Inforned of the World has
always been for simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy of known
value; laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because its COM
ponent parts are known to them to be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its ex-
cellent combination OF Syrup of Figs and
Elixir of senna, the California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical linen and relies
on the merits of the laxative for it's remark
able success.
That is one of many reasons why
Syrup of Figs and Elixir Of Senna is given
the preference by the Wcll-Informed.
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the gcnuinc-manufactured by the Cali
forn;a Fig Syrup Co., only, and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price fifty cents
per bottle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-17
Preposterous.

An aged Jersey farmer, visiting a
circus for the first time, stood be-
fore the dromedary's cage, eyes pop
ping and mouth agape at the strange
beast within. The circus poI'er began
and the crowds left for the main
show, but still the old man stood be-
fore the cage In stunned silence,
appraising every detail Of the mis-
shapen legs, the cloven hoofs. the PEN
dulous upper lip and the curiously
mounded back Of the sleepy-eyed
beast. Fifteen minutes passed. Then
the farmer turned away and spat dis
gustedly.
"shucks! They amt no such AMI.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-17
a Gentle Hint.

Senator Fulton at his annual Ore.
gon salmon dinner in Washington,
told tipping story.
"In Astoria" he saiG. there used to
be an old fisherman who. brought me
the first OF every month a present of
a splendid salmon from his master. l
always gave the old fisherman Tip.
But one morning I was very busy
and when the old man brought the
fish thanked him hurriedly, and for
getting his tip bent over my desk
again. He hositated moment, then
cleared his throat and said:
Senator, would We be so kind as
to put 1t in writin' that ye didn't give
me no tdp this time, or my wife'll
think I've went and spent it ON run"
Washington Star.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-17
The Horse and Over Check.
An old and experienced horseman

An old and experienced horseman
says:
my experience has been that no
horse can be successfully driven with
anything like severe bit. 1 never
saw one that was ever broken of the
habit of pulling in that way. If you
put severe bit in the horses mouth
and pull on it, it makes the horse mad
and irritates him; the further you
drive him and the harder you pull
him the more he will pull against it.
When | was boy, almost every trot-
ter 1 saw would pull in disagrceable
manner when being driven at top
speed At the present time l cannot
think of one horse that is anything
like first-class that pulls enough to
make it disagreeable for the man at
any time. A great many people think
that every horse should be driven with
an overcheck. can remember when
had the same opinion myself. l am
now satisfied that it is a serious mis-
take. There are great many horses
that will not take kindly to an over
check, and if you insist on using it on
them it will sooner or later spoil the
horses disposition to great extent.
The first thing in training horse
is to make careful study of the ami
NAL, learning all his peculiarities,
faults, weaknesses, habits, etc.
think one vital mistake made by men
training horses is that they do not
seem to think horses are made of
flesh and blood, and very nearly hu-
man in all their ways.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-17
Returning Check.

A New York editor laid down q
letter with laugh.
"A letter from w. w. Jacobs, the
English humorist,' he said, !"declin-
ing to write me a Christmas story
at dollar a word. That was not
what made me laugh, though.
"Mr. Jacobs tells me in this letter
about an American correspondent OF
his own name. The American w.
w. Jacobs wrote to the English one
recently. He said he. too, assired
to literary laurels, but so far with
out success. He had proposition to
make. He proposed that the two
work in partnership. The supplying
the ideas, the other writing the ideas
up"
The editor took up Mr.. Jacobs let
ter and read from it:
"My American namesaks then told
of dream he had had, in which this
partnership arrangement evidently an.
swered satisfactorily; so satisfactor'
lily. indeed, that publishers checks
came in so fast and furious that the
majority Of them had to be returned
as unavailable happy state which
none Of us, or very few, ever reach. "
Washington Star.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-17
General Alnsworth.

Once an army. medico, now major
general, adjutant general and boss OF
the whole military works, Fred Cray
ton Ainsworth is fifty.ive years old
and still climbing. According to peo-
pie who know, Ainsworth is as am.
biticus as Julius Caesar OF Napoleon
Bonaparte, and has heap more
sense than either. Just now the gov
eminent is saving s5oo.OoO with every
passing year owing to its adoption
of a card index system invented by
General Ainsworth which makes the
full history Of each and every PEN
sioner and soldier Immediately avail
able. He knows everybody in Wash
lngton. and everybody kIows him
and lies him. Happy days, general!
Washington Star.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-17
sexen.Year Abb Wins.

That In the seven years he has been
married Henry LangeYin has never
been out of the, house after o'clock
at night was the conclusive alibi he
established In court recently when
be was arraigned on charge OF steas-
Ing chickens from Constable Joseph
Demoran and Judge Alvan Day.
Over 200 hens were stolen and Lam
sevin was arrested. He swore that
be had not been out of the house on
the night of the theft, nor any other
night, for any cause whatever since
he had been married. His wife swore
that he always was home before 2
o'clock at night and that never since
he had- been married had he gone
out. The judge accepted the evidence
and discharged Langevin.-Middle.
boro tMiss.) Dispatch to Philadelphia
Record.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-17
Greater Corn Crops.

Every farmer located in the corn
belt is desirous Of growing as much
corn per acre as possible and it is
the fault in many instances of the
corn land owner if he does not do so.
In this section our farmers are
learning that it is profitable to study
the minor details that affect the pro.
duction Of good healthy corn crop.
Proper soil and good drainage are
the first two requisites. We have the
former and cannot afford to do with
out the latter.
Then disk well both ways Of the
field before breaking up the soil. This
cultivates the soil and pulverizes thor
oughly the portion that is to grow
and nourish the roots. Before disking
the soil it is proper to get all the
manures upon the farm onto this soil
and thoroughly disk it in by the opera
tion. Then you are ready to break
ul the soil with a good plow.
You will find this last operation
81 Soliy hSulCuCu ny luc Q!Shllg ana
you cannot only plow better burrows,
but deeper as well than where you
have rigid and unworked surface
before you. The tilth Of the entire
field is greatly lightened and much
easier prepared for planting.
This operation pays great returns
when done in the proper manner and
not only pays in growing corn alone,
but as we'll in growing the potato
crop. H.
Then grade your seed, both in quail
ity and in quantity. In quality first.
Do not she'll into your basket one sin.
gle ear that you are doubtful of in ap.
pearance.
Test each ear by shelling off few
grains and placing them upon a mus
lin mat marked off in checks and
numbered, numbering the ears to cor
respond. Place the mat into a good
sized. fat box filled with moist earth
or sawdust. In few days you can
discard the worthless grains and the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-17
mhu y. Could Not Change.

The story is told Of a Dutchman
who certainly needed the service OF
the far.famed Lady from Philadel'
mia" II ever any one required her
assistance.
He was assigned to a seat In the
coach which obliged him to ride back
ward through the Black Forest AT
the first stopping place he asked the
postmaster to give him another seat
saving it made him i'll to ride back
ward.
ASK the man opposite to change
with you," said the postmaster, sruhly.
But there is nobody opposite 70
me- complained the Dutchman, 50
7 cannot ask llim.'-Youth's Compan'
ion
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-17
Hearst Makes Good Gain.

New York, Special.-William R.
Hearst mad, good gains in the re-
count of the ballots in the disputed
mavorality election of 1905. The ex-
animation Of the contents of 80 boxes
during the dav gave him net gain
of So votes. The ballots in 800 boxes
have been examined in the proceed
ings before Justice Lambert, and
Hearst has gained 18S votes.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-17
mIIk Kent by Gas Pressure.


In some of the milk studies mace at
York Agricultural Experiment Statlon
(Geneva), it was observed that car
bonic acid gas in the milk tended 10
prevent its souring. This seemed
worthy of further investigation, and a
series of tests was conducted In when
the gas was combined with the milk
varying pressures, using the ordinary
soda water chargers and sealing the
bottles to retain the gas and exclude
the air. With the higher pressures OF
gas, souring of the milk was delayed
indefinitely; as bottles charged under
pressure of ITS pounds to the inch re-
NAMED sweet for five months. Inc
milk thus treated makes an agreeable
drink; and it is believed that the pro-
cess will be valuable for preserving
milk for use on sea-going vessels, IN
hospitals and elsewhere. Full details
of the tests are given in Bulletin NO.
392 Of the station, which may be OBJ
tained on application.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-17
Sister Shoots Brother.

Greenvillc, S. c., spccial.-Eusene
Green, white, was shot Tuesday af-
tcrnoon about 2 o'clock by his sister:
Mrs. Campbell. as he was crossing
the street from his house on the way
to his sisters home. Mrs. Campbell
fired four shots all taking effect and
Green is now thought to be in dy-
ing condition. Mr.. and Mrs. Camp,
bell are being held by the authorities
pending an investigation. All Of the
parties are mill employees.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-17
1.-TWO TOPEKs."
"a Teachers Experience.

"My friends call me The Postum
Preacher" writes MINI. school
teacher, because I preach the gospel
OF Postum everywhere go, and have
: been the means Of liberating many
:.cofee-pot slaves.
.'I don't care what they call me 80
long as / can help others to see what
they lose by sticking to coffee, and
can show them the way to steady
nerves. clear brain and general good
health by using Postum.
While school girl ] drank coffee
and had ats OF trembling and went
through q siege Of nervous prostra-
tion, which took me three years to
= rally from.
=; Mother coaIed me to use Postum,
but thought coffee would give me
strength. So things went. apd when
/ married l found my husband and
were both coffee topers and I can
sympathize with a drunkard who
tries to leave of his cups.
".At last in sheer desperation,
bought package of Postum. fol-
lowed directions about boiling It.,
served 1t with good cream. and asked
my husband how he liked the coffee.
1--WE each drank three cups apiece,
and what satisfied feeling 1t left.
Our conversion has lasted several
years and will continue as long as
we live, for 1t has made us new
nerves are steady, sppetites good.
sleep sound and refreshing"
J. There's a Reason" Name given
by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Read "The Road to Wellville," in
pkgs,
Ever read theabove letter? A now
ono appears from time to time. They
arc genuine, true, and full Of human
Interest.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-17
SIMPLE CLEANING PROCESS.

Many of US enbroider linen or
lawn shirt waists, OF linen center
pieces and dones, for our .frie7ds.
Mary of US too, though naturally
neat, will lind our work soifed before
1t is finished. But II one desires to
make up the material or give It to a
friend without washing 1t may be
made perfectly clean by sprinkltng
thiokly with French chalk aud roll.
Ing up for few days. The chalk
may then be easily shaken out. and
an immaculate git presented with
out destroying, the original finish to
the fabric.-Eerper's Sazaar.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-06-17
, Wives Travel HaIf.PrIce.

Under a new Norwegian railway
regulation, when husband and wife
are travelling together, the wife need
only pay half-price. The idea may
simply be to encourage family life, on
the theory that Norwegian who nor
maAy leaves his wife at home will be
tenipaM to take her along at reduced
ratHs. It will of course, be neces-
sary, when taking a husband-and-wlfe
ticket, to display ones marriage GER
tificate and make an affidavit that the
lady is ones wife, in order to prevent
collusion at the booking office between
perfect strangers.-London Tid-Bits.