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The midland journal., 1908-10-16
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State Maryland
sJsP END THREE GUARDS.
Drastic Action BY House OF ,Correc.
Nlf1 r NJ tibn Directors. gNN

. UraSClc Acton I5y house VI CorrSc-
'i,lf' RI IA ti6n Directors. gfG !
BridewelI Especially The regular
monthly meeting of the board of di-
Nrectors of the Maryland House of
Correction was held at the institution
with j. o. Stearns in the chair.
Members of the board present were
]. O. Stearns, DR.. Wells, Capt. Igna-
thus Dorsey and Thos. N. Purnell.
Although a quorum was not present
considerable business was transacted.
Superintendent Lankford reported
I'll prisoners in the institution.
The superintendent was authorized
to complete the road in front of the
building by covering it with lime.
stone.
DR.. Byerly, physician for the in
stitution, reported that the average
health of the institution was good,
the few cases of fever having been
contracted before the victims enter
ed the institution.
The board took decisive action in
the case of the three guards who
were reported as inefficient and in
attentive to their duties. The board
announced that it is determined to
keep up the high standard which they
have set for the institution and will
not tolerate in any employe neglect
of duty. 1t ordered the superintend-
ent to suspend all three men indef-
nitely. Owing to the resignation of
Mrs. Kelly, who was taken to her
home in Washington last week Ill
with typhoid fever, a temporary ma
tron was appointed. Mrs. Kelly has
given most efficient service at the
institution for IA years and her
resignation . is not only regretted
there, but in the neighborhood where
she had formed large circle of
friends.
The midland journal., 1908-10-16
DOG SAVES HIS LIFE.


Begs, Plays Dead and somersaults
When Policeman Points Pistol.
II would have killed a dog only
he was a trick dog, and that saved
his life for him." said Policeman
Henry Barr. The policeman was rid
ing his wheel on West Eighth avenue
when Eskimo dog grabbed him by
the leg, tearing his trousers and in
flicting severe wound
Barr got rope and lassoed tia
dog. He then dragged his victim into
an alley and attached the rope to )
telegraph pole, intending to finish the
animal with a bullet. He pulled his
revolver and pointed it at the head
of the dog. At that the animal rolled
over on it's back and played dead"
'.You must be a trick dog" said
Barr. "Sit up and beg"
The creature sat upon its launches
and howled mournfully. Then he
stood on his head, turned back
somersault. tipped a chip Of wood off
his nose and deftly caught it in his
mouth.
''You are too good dog to bump
off," said Barr, "and If you promise
not to grab my legs again, YOU can
come along with me-"
The dog was overjoyed and began
to lick his new masters hand.-Den.
yer correspondence of the New York
World.
The midland journal., 1908-10-16
MOUNTAIN SLIDING.
A Hawaiian Small Boy Simply
"Drops Down the Edge of the
CranarvV


Water sports are by no means the
only vigorous athletics indulged in
by the boys of Hawaii. Mountain
climbing is favorite pastime, for
there are peaks four thousand feet
high within easy walking distance
of any part Of Honolulu, and on the
island of Hawaii there are two noun
tains fully fourteen thousand feet in
height. Sometimes the Honolulu
schools give picnics ON the mountain
sides that the pupils may gather land
shells. 1t is on these excursions in
search of land-shells that the
Hawaiian schoolboys revel in the
once national sport-mountain-slid-
ing.
A very steep mountain side is
selected, where the grass is long
and sloping downward. Every one
gathers his own ii leaves-the ii leaf
is something like the banana leaf,
but not nearly SO long. With bunch
of ii leaves in his hand, the first boy
steps to the edge of the side, grasps
the leaves by the stems in both
hands, places the leafy part under
him and sits down. gives himself a
start and drops down the edge of the
scenery like a flash. l was assured
that it was an easy matter to regu-
late the speed of descent, by mere
ly grasping the I'll stems firmly and
lifting them upward, this acting as
hrol 7 hn will ,Of
dropping down over the edge of a
mountain, and upon my brief sled of
ii leaves began the descent. / went
like the wind; it seemed as though
my breath would be taken away from
me, or that would plunge head over
heels, to be dashed to pieces among
the trees below. / thought OF my
brake and drew up on the ii leaves
with all my might and came up with
jerk that Jared every bone in
my body. There sat. looking down
ward almost. perpendicularly held in
position only by few ti-leaves rest
ing on the smooth, slippery grass, but
the sliding grass is nearly foot long,
and it is only after it has been re-
peatedly slidden over and beaten
dowz that it approaches perfection
in the eyes of the Hawaiian small
boy. and sometimes leads to acci-
dents, whe2. for instance, the thin
layer of Il leaves wears out beneath
the slide. gentle tug at the stalks
parts the sled and sends the slider
whizziRg downward in most uncom-
Portable and ungraceful manner. all
arms and legs. Lucky Is the victim
The midland journal., 1908-10-16
Wholesale Markets.

New York.-Flour-Re Receipts, 49,
026 bbls.; exports. 7,065; market
quiet, but firm. Buckwheat flour
firm. Cornmeal easy; fine white and
yellow, $1.70; coarse. $1.65. Rye
dull.
Wheat-Receipts, 25O,S00 BUSH;
exports, 186,330. Spot market
strong; No. red, 1.O1% @1.OSH
elevator; No. 2 red, 1.OS% t. o. b.
afloat; No. 1 Northern Duluth.
1.13A f. O. b. af1oat; No. hard
winter, 1.09% f. O. b. afloat.
Corn-Receipts, $4,000 bush. Spot
firm; No. 2, "a Nc. nominal elevator
and S5 nominal +. 0. b. aloat to
arrive.
oats-Receipts, $4,000 bush. Spot
steady; mixed, 26 @32 lbs. 52@53c.;
natural white, 26@31 lbs. 53@54;
clipped white, 32@40 lbs. 54A q.
59h.
Philadelphia.-Wheat - Firm, lie.
higher; contract grade, October.
1.02@1.02Ac.
Corn-Quiet, but steady; No. 2,
for local trade, 86@86hc.
Oats-Dull, unchanged.
Butter - Firm; extra Western
creamery, 29c.; do, nearby prints,
81.
Eggs-Firm; Pennsylvania and
other nearby f1rsts, free cases, 25c.
at mark; do, current receipts, in
retufnable cases, "a at mark; West
ern firsts, free cases, 25 at mark;
do. current receipts, free cases, "a
at mark
Cheese Firm; New York, full
creams, choice. 13hc.; do, fair to
good, 12A @13.
Alive. steady. fair de-
mand; fowls, @144c.; old
roosters. 10@101a; spring chickens.
14@15; do, ducks, liz OH; old
ducks. @11h.
changed; receipts, 1879 bbls.; ex-
ports, 30,299 bbls.
Wheat-Firm; spot contract, 1.02
@1.02A; spot No. 2 red Western,
LOAN @1.04h; October, 1920
1.02A; November, 1.02A 01.02h;
December, 1.03@1.03A; steamer
No. 2 red. 99@99A; receipts, ST.
055 BUSH; exports. 315,644 bush,;
Southern, on grade, 98% @1.012
Corn-Dull; year. 67@67B; jan
uary. 671s @67ss; receipts. 1888
BUSH; Southern white corn, Sly q
Sc; Southern yellow corn. S211@
81.
Oats-Steady; No. white, So;
No. 3 white, 52@52M; No. mix
ed. 51@511s; receipts, 1892 bush.
Rye-Firm; No. Western ex-
port, 83h 084; receipts. 5,227
BUSH
Butter-Firm; fancy imitation,
22@23; fancy creamery, 29@30;
fancy ladle, 2O021; store-packed,
.16@17.
Eggs-Firm; 24@25.
The midland journal., 1908-10-16
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GoLD CAKE.

This is exceedingly tender and de-
licious when made of sour cream. 1t
may be baked in layers or in loaf,
putting the white and yellow batters
in streaks like marble cake. For
the yellow part, beat to a cream the
yolks Of four eggs, then add cup
full of sugar and beat again. Add
three-fourths of cup of thick sour
cream into which has been stirred a
half teaspoonful soda. Next fold in a
cup and three-quarters OF pastry flour
that has been sifted several times
over, and flavor with little grated
yellow rind of orange and teaspoon
full orange juice, or less of the ex-
tract Washington Star.
The midland journal., 1908-10-16
LETTUCE SALAD.

A small head of lettuce spread apart
without separating the leaves from
the steam and sprinkled with Span
ish red peppers-the kind that come
in cans-and dressed with mayon-
naise, makes an attractive salad for
supper. The lettuce head stood on
a broad lettuce loaf. Chopped nuts,
chopped olives or any other salad
mixture might be used in the same
way over the lettuce, or French
dressing mixed with grated cheese or
powdered hard-boiled egg yolk might
take their place. Sometimes the
open head is filled with chicken or
Waldorf salad mixture.-New York
Sun.
The midland journal., 1908-10-16
NO BUSINESS FOR SIX HOURS.
All Western Maryland Crews Attend
Engineers Funeral.

Hagerstown Especially. - Freight
business on the Western Maryland
Railroad was practically suspended
from 10 A. M. to P. NJ, SO that
the crews could attend the funeral
of Engineer A. R. McCleary, who
was fatally injured by being struck
by Baltimore and Ohio passenger
train at Hancock. The funeral was
attended by railroad men from Bal
timore; York, Cumberland and other
points along the Western Maryland
system. Services were held in Zion
Reformed Church, conducted by Rev.
]. Spangler Kieffer. Interment was
in Rose Hill Cemetery. The pail
bearers were Henry Spurrier, Robert
Duncan, w. N. Fleigh, William Mil
Ter, George Clarke, Charles Metcalfe.
Harry Carver, George Alsip, eight of
the oldest enginemen on the road.
The floral emblems included many
handsome designs from out of town.
The midland journal., 1908-10-16
Live Stock

Chicago.-Cattle = Receipts, esti-
mated, about 5000 head; market
steady Steers, $4.40@7.50; cows,
1925 q 5.25; heifers, SO q 4.25;
bulls, $2.50@4.50; calves, $500
$50; stockers and feeders, $4,000
4.65.
10000 head; market strong to &c.
$6.5O@6.65; butchers $6.40@
6.65; light mixed, $5.50@6; choice
light, $500 @6.35; packing, 5000
6.25; pigs, $3.50 $50; bulk of
sales, $6@6.40.
sheep-Receipts. about $4,000
head; market for sheep steady.
Lambs weak. Sheep, $4.25@5;
lambs, s4.75 q 6.25; yearlings, 1885
@5.
Pittsburg, Pa. = Cattle - Supply
light; steady. Choice. $6@6.25;
prime, $5.65 @5.90.
Sheep-Supply fair; steady; lower
on lambs. Prime wethers, $4.35@
4.50; culls and common, ~$1.5O@2;
lambs, $4@6.60; veal calves, 500
$50.
Kansas City, Mo. - Cattle - Re-
ceipts, 5000 head, including 600
Southerns. Market steady to 10c.
higher. Choice export and dressed
beef steers, $5.75 OF; fair to good,
$4.60 5.75; Western steers. $3.50
@5.05; stockers and feeders. $3.50
OATS; Southern steers, $4,000
40; Southern cows, $2@3.25; ma
tive COWS. $1.75@ A; native heifers,
$2.75@5; bulls. $2.7o@ 4.25; calves.
1907.
The midland journal., 1908-10-16

auC8. haIpu Tedu- LIE Cd4l dS IL CdluO
and the girls face grew white with
terror
@To think that such a thing could
happen in this house, she gasped.
II have been living here for nearly
a year. There might have been other
people killed in that time and we
know nothing about it."
There was labored step on the
stairs and the landlady's perspiring
face appeared above the top step, the
rest of her ponderous body following.
She eyed the pair sharply as she
came toward them.
"Been getting acquainted?" she
asked pleasantly, though her face in
dicated suspicion and disapproval.
Historically the girl told her story
and the suspicious look gave place
to a smile.
"Come with me-" commanded the
boarding house mistress. Il guess I
can find the man who needs assist
ance.'
She led the way to the floor above
and as she tapped on a door there
came again a terrified appeal for
aid. The message stopped in the
middle of sentence and the door
flung open by a mild appearing young
man.
ssThis is Mr.. Morrow, our new
boarder," introduced the landlady.
"He says that you have been tele-
graphing for help and he nearly
scared Miss Shay to death, breaking
into her room to rescue her. He
thought that the sound came from
her room"
'I guess it goes through the floor, !"
answered the new man. Il have no
carpet and the space between the
floor and the ceiling must act as
resonator. You a telegrapher?"
He stood aside that Ralph might
look into the room. An automatic
transmitter, receiver and a half
dozen cells of battery told their own
tale.
''Pm training to be a receiver on
one of the press wires. Stuff comes
fast, you know, and the chief loaned
me an oldA Wheatstone apparatus.
One Of the boys prepares the tape
and he delights in getting up the
most bloodthirsty messages These
are just some practice slips pasted
into an endless band and run over
and again. The repetition gave you
the, idea that was calling for help.
| If had used one of the longer tapes
you would have caught on"
"I'll come up some night and send
for you,' offered Ralph, 'lf you'll
keep this story quiet at the Office"
The rescue party retreated down
the stairs and the landlady left the
two young people on their floor.
Il feel like fool for giving you
this scare" apologized Ralph. y
don't know what you can think OF
me-"
IT think that you are very brave
man. she answered with eyes that
sparkled. "You could not know that
the appeal was only a pretense. You
took chances just the same. I al
ways did love brave men,"
Ralph's eyes were eloquent as he
took her slender hand in his for
goodnight greeting and went back
to his room to dream dreams that
later came Buffalo Courier.
L
The midland journal., 1908-10-16
ORDERS MANY ARRESTS.
Cumberland Health officer After
Law Violators.

Cumberland (SpeciaD. = Whole.
sale arrests of citizens have been or
dered, and some have already been
made and fines assessed for noncom.
pliance with the orders of DIR. George
L. Carter, city health officer. Sew
eral restaurant proprietors have been
fined for not removing decaying mat
ter promptly from the rear OF their
places of business.
The midland journal., 1908-10-16
Dinner only Costs Seventy Gents.

At Warsaw, Ind, nine persons
feasted on 70 cents worth of food
in Indiana has been proved by a
class in the domestic science depart
ment of the Winonl Normal School
A dinner served by the class to nine
persona and costing exactly 20 cents
was made up of the following menu:
Cream or tomato soup and waters
Dreaded pork chops, potatoes in white
sauce, celery, baking powder biscuits.
apple pie, cheese. coffee. President
Jonathan Rigdon of the school was
guest at the dinner.-IndianapOlif
News.
The midland journal., 1908-10-16

NY Closest Friend.
NY closest friend! o subtle phrase
Replete with meaning that ailays
The sting of loneliness and care,
And breathes an intimate, sweet
X. zair
Of comradeship through all my days!
Alas! there is another phase
OF friendship, which my ardor stays
For sometimes / can scarcely bear
My closest friend!
Her social debts she never pays;
At restaurants, her minds haze,
She doesn't even do her share
Much to my Ppocketbook's despair!
In fact, she is in many ways
My closest friend!
Puck.
The midland journal., 1908-10-16

.of such an accident IL he is not stop
ped in his downward career BY the
trunk of a tree From + AliBoy's Para
disc in the Pacific IN st. Nicholas.
The midland journal., 1908-10-16

The United States NAVY included (
158 ships IA 1S1e.
The Farmington times., 1908-03-20
HANDSOME MORRIS CHAIR
PRESENTED ELDER OVERS.

Yesterday morning n handsome
Morris chair was sent to Elder Ed
ward Overs, pastor of the Christian
Church, n gift from the several
evangelical churches of the town,
with note expressing their appreci-
alton Of the valuable work he did In
organizing and carrying on the local
option crusade in this county. Mr..
Overs was taken down with pneu-
monia few days before the close of
the campaign, and the contributions
made by the several churches was
originally intended for flowers to be
sent him during his illness, but II
was later decided to surprise him
with something that would be con-
stant reminder to him Of their APP
probation of his services.
The Farmington times., 1908-03-20

Chicken feed ut Klein's.
Two gallons coal oil DC at SprOtt's.
Mrs. w. n. Fleming visited in De-
Soto this week.
Onion sets and all kinds of garden
seeds at Klein's.
Mrs. Killian is at the st. Francois
hotel for a few days.
Bananas, oranges, bread, apples
and cake at Sprott's.
Mr.. Samuel Mcdowell of Syenite
had business in town last Monday.
When you can't find it anywhere
else, go to Klein's. They have 1t.
Mr.. Chas. Blackledge OF Avon
was in town yesterday on business.
Mr.. Monroe Kerlagon of Jaydee
was Il Pennington visitor yesterday.
Mrs. NJ. w. HUFF went To Joplin
this week to attend the funeral of a
relative.
Mr.. f. o. Presnell of Libertyvile
transacted business in Pennington
Monday.
Mrs. Rozier and Lavinia returned
from st. Louis Tuesday. Miss
Gladys will remain some time time
longer.
Mrs. Anna Simpson OF Water
Valley, Miss, is the guest of her
sister, Mrs. J. w. Blue, and will
make an extended visit.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Presbyterian Church will give al
apron bazaar on April l4th. 1t will
be good opportunity to get you
Easter tokens.
Mr.. Frank Pellow OF Versailles
Ohio, Is visiting Mrs. David Heidel
berg. Mr.. Pellow is n nephew o
Mr.. heidelberg and may conclude
to locate here for the purpose o
''huu'biIiS u Hllihll IluiJ luflH.
A. X. Stevenson of Pocahonta,
moves to Pennington this week. II,
is one of our best citizens and hi,
leaving is positive loss to ou
county. We hate to see him move
away, but wish him well in his new
home j ackson Cash Book.
There will be preaching Mt tn,
Christian Church next Sunday. TIL,
many friends Of Elder Overs, tn,
pastor will be pleased to learn tina
he has recovered from hts recent i'll
ness and is again able to occupy hi
pulpit.
The Farmington times., 1908-03-20
THE Miracle of the Roses. -

The young ladies of the Choral
Class of Elmwood Seminary will
present the operetta, "The Miracle
of the Roses" at the Opera House
on Monday evening, March BIRD
Admission will be by tickets, which
may be had by applying to the pu-
pills of Elmwood.
The Farmington times., 1908-03-20

Rev. William Court, pastor of the
NJ. +. Church, South, will deliver n
lecture on the above subject, illiEs-
trated with stereopticon views, at
the Southern Methodist Church on
Tuesday, March 3lst, at 1880 p. IN.
Mr.. Court spent four years In Japan
as n missionary and has first-hand
knowledge Of the country and the
people. The views will illustrate
unique customs, home life, scenery
and the personal experiences of Mr..
and Mrs. Court as missionaries.
Admission-adults %, children Ii
cents. Tickets on sale at Laak-
mans Drug Store.
The Farmington times., 1908-03-20
CARLETON COLLEGE
HAS A JUBILEE
Celebrates the Paying OFF OF Debt by
Burning Notes and Mortgages,
Speeches and Congratulations

The friends and patrons of Carle-
ton College were invited To attend II
jubilee celebration at that institu-
tion last Friday evening in honor
OF the discharge of all it's old finan-
cial obligations. The occasion was
opened with an interesting program
by the Sioux Literary Society, and
this was followed by n pleasing ex-
ercise that was very gratifying to
the friends and well-wishcrs of Carle-
ton College-the burning of all the
old notes and mortgages of the in
stitution.
The meeting was presided over by
Rev. l.. NJ. Thompson, vice presi-
dent of the board Of trustees. Many
friends were present, showing their
appreciation of the good work and
joy for the success of the college.
The exercises were both interesting
and helpful. Miss Eliza A. Carle-
ton, founder of the college, Rev. q.
B. Thomas, president, and John A.
karsch, president of the executive
board, superintendent the burning of
the notes and mortgages; and Miss
Carleton favored the audience with
n talk which all were glad to hear.
She is beginning to realize the re-
suits of her years of earnest and
devoted labor.
Prof. Thomas, representing the
college, Prof. Glover the faculty,
Mr.. Karsch the executive board,
Judge G.. o. Nations and Messrs.
B. II. Marbury aud r.. G. Tucker the
bar Of the city, Mrs. Jennie T. Fors-
ter neighbor and patron, Prof. O.
c. Lynch, e. II. Denmau and Linn
Haw, former students, were called
upon for speeches. All responded
with willingness and enthusiasm,
the keynote Of their remarks being
the good work that had been accom-
plished by Miss Carleton and the
credit due her for her years of de-
votion and sacrifice.
The burning of the notes and mort
cages means that the college is out
of debt. This should be gratifying
news to all friends and patrons of
the institution; and just here too
much cannot be said of President
Thomas. Whel he assumed charge
of Carleton IL was something like
$1,000 in debt. BY his good manage
ment and untiring efforts this debt
Is wiped out and the institution
placed on Il sound foundation. The
people of Pennington commend his
administration, urge his reappOint-
ment and purpose to stand by him.
He has good report to take to Con
ference, which is in session at
Springfield this week. Free of debt,
the college has IA better opportunity
to use its full strength and make
one of the best educational institu-
tions in the State, and IL deserves
the help and encouragement of all
our people.
The Farmington times., 1908-03-20
Laymen's Forward Movement.

Messrs. q. w. Grover, o. w.
Bleeck, w. r. Taylor, Ed Hender-
son, X. G. Weber, Robert Forsyth
and Rev. G. f. Hickok are attend
ing n convention or session of the
Laymen's Forward movement, Il
missionary organization of the Pres
byterian Church, which meets at
Mexico, Mo-, Wednesday and Thurs
day
The Farmington times., 1908-03-20
Almost q Fire.

Last Wednesday evening Munson,
son of Mr.. George Morris, went to
the stair closet to get something
and lighted IA match SO he could see.
Shortly after his younger brother
discovered blaze in the closet and
cried fire" Miss Ethel was the
first one to get there and ierked down
n dress that had caught from the
match and carried II out. In doing
so her arm was right badly burned,
but she succeeded in stopping the
fire.
The Farmington times., 1908-03-20

Archdeacon Walton of thelEpisco-
pal Church Of the Diocese of Mis-
souri,, will preach in the Pennington
Presbyterian church Friday even
ing, March 9th, at 1880 O'Clock.
Music by the members Of the sever
al choirs Of Pennington. The pub
lie is invited to attend. Flat River
papers please copy.
The Farmington times., 1908-03-20
RESIDENCE STRUCK BY
LIGHTING AND BURNED.

The farm residence of Judge John
Harter at Cotfman was struck by
lighting about . O'Clock Wednesday
night, set on fire and burned to the
ground. All or about all of the
household goods were destroyed
The Farmington times., 1908-03-20

Two saloons closed in Farming
ton the past week. Byington d
Alexander's by expiration of license
and Pcrringer's by an attachment
suit on the part of creditors.
The Farmington times., 1908-03-20

Mrs. Pearl Buxton this week
bought the Mack Smith farm of 50
acres, about six miles east Of town,
for $500. The sale was effected
through j. A. Kennedy, real estate
agent.
The Farmington times., 1908-03-20

County School Commissioner
Akers requests us to.announce that
a Teachers Examination will be
held at Elyins on Friday:and Satur-
day, March 9th and.2Sth.
The Farmington times., 1908-03-20
LTe'S Spice
BY ). NICK. +.


The birds are all coming back and
looking around seeking nice place
for home building. The red birds
seem astonishcd this year not to
find the vine-cOvercd porch at our
house, but promise them in IA
couple Of years to have the same
quantity Of vines as, before. en-
courage them to stay around here
by helping them with materials for
their nest building. | came across
n box Of snarled filo,ombruidery silk
the other day, so cut it into pieces
and put il out in the trees and
bushes, and as they are all gone, |
am hoping that there are some gor-
geously decorated nests for the baby
birds Last year, when the grand
children were at home, one Of the
decorations of their wigwam in the
yard was an old bead portiere, and
! found nest later that had n string
with several beads in it, sn know
the birds like pretty things. hope
all the mothers and sisters will eau
tion the small boys of their family
about using bean shooters against
the harmless little birds.
The Farmington times., 1908-03-20

Henry Wclty has opened n repair
shop In Mrs. Catherine Wilson'S
old photograph building. All kinds
of furnituIe and other repairing
done.