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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-02-28
Boston High Art.

Two Western delegates to the Conyen-
ton Of Collegiate Alumn@ visited the
Public Library. They tried faithfully to
understand Chavanne's mural work, they
read all about the story of Sir Galahad
as portrayed by Abbey, and they tired
their necks gazing up at Sargent's inter-
probation of the worlds religions. Then
they visited the chilrden's room. But
even there art material greeted them.
2lanks were placed along the floor,
weighted with pieces of marble, plaster
and stone
''See, said one enthusias ticaliy, 'sisn't
t at concrete example of Boston cul-
ture? Those must be specimens of rare
marble and granite put where the chill
dren may become familiar with them"
With conscious pride because of her in
sight, she walked up to the attendant
Pardon me, but are these specimens
of Italian marble for the benefit of the
children2" she said
The attendant looked embarrassed as
she answered; mo, not exactly. The
rubber mating has been pasted to the
floor, and they are used to weight the
boards ong the seams Boston Her
aid.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-02-28
Until and Till.

Boys and girls should not fall into
the error of putting an apostrophe
before the word till, as if it were q
contracted form of until. Till is a
regularly formed word and there
fore does not require the apostrophe
They should also remember that the
possessive forms. hers, theirs and its
should not be written hers, theirs
and it's. The last one, it's, Is in com
mon use, of course, but it is con.
traction of lit is and not the posses
sive form of it.-Chicago News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-02-28
Locked Out Of jail.

In certain county Jail Of Georgia
there was once an old chap named MosSl
Selby. supervisor Of the institution. who
housed aud fed the convicts so well thatI
they were greatly atteohed to him. He
could actually allow them to 20 about at
will. He was accustomed to Hire them
out to the farmers in the neighborhoodI
during the harvest season, and In that
way turn an honest penny for the tax
payers.
Early one morning one Of these,
prisoners appeared at the Office of o.
lawyer in the place.
Young man, I" asked he, ''are you an
Attorney
81 am, was the reply.
Il want you to get me out Of Jail on o
writ of habeas corpus, and want it
right away"
Hold on, my friend" said the law
yer "We must have some reason to
show the court before we can ask for
writ"
81 have reason enough, . said the man.
The cruelty of the keeper makes life
there unbearable,
"Nonsensef" exclaimed the lawyer.
There was never a kinder keeper In the
world than Nose Selby"
sisted. Yesterday l was working out
at Mr.. Walkers, and we had big lot Of
hay to get in, for the sky was full Of
rainclouds. So when the Jail horn blew
for bedtime stayed and helped get the
hay under cover
ut was after dark when got back,
and would you believe it, sir, that hard
hearted keeper had locked me out.
had to sleep out of doors, and caught
rheumatism in my bones. It settled
things in my mind. I'll not stay another
night under the roof of man who'll
treat me like that So, Mr.. Lawyer,
want you to get me out before shutdown.
If you please "-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-02-28
seven Gored Skirt.

The skirt that is laid in pleats at
the seams is the one that is quite sure
to give graceful lines to the figure,
and here Is a model that is just suffl-
GENTLY full for freedom and grace,
and which is stitched fat over the
hips while 1t flares at the lower edge.
In the illustration the material is one
of the striped novelties stitched with
belding silk, but every skirting mate
rial is appropriate, for the model
suits those Of lighter weight as well
as the heavier suitings and, as 1t can
be made either in walking length or
with slight train, it is adapted both
to the street and for indoor wear.
The stitched finish is favorite one
of the season, but banding can be APP
piled If something more elaborate is
liked.
The skirt is made in seven cores
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-02-28

yoke portion can be of silk or of vel
vet or any fabric that may be liked.
In this instance, however, brown chif-
fon is made over lining of white
India silk, and this lining Is faced
with net to form the chemisette. The
chemisette is banded with narrow
soutache braid and trimmed with lit
tie gold buttons, while the yoke is
made of taffeta edged with stitched
bands that are trimmed with tiny but
tons like those upon the chemisette.
and the effect is altogether chic and
charming one.
The waist Is made with the guimpe
lining, full front and backs. These
last are shirred at the shoulders and
gathered at their upper edges and
arranged over the lining, which is
faced to form the chemisette and the
yoke is arranged over the whole.
The prettily full sleeves are shirred
at their lower edges and the Innings
are faced to form either the narrow
or the deep cuffs.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is three and a
quarter yards twenty-one. two and
three-quarter yards twenty-seven or
one and five-eighth yards forty-four
inches wide, with three-quarter yard
eighteen inches wide for chemisette
and cuffs for three-quarter sleeves.
one-half yard of silk for trimming,
one yard eighteen inches wide IL deep
cuffs are used.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-02-28
Tints in Trimmings.

Wide bands OF black filet mesh
richly embroidered in peacock colors,
with touches of bronze, gold or sill
yer. are fast replacing the Japanese
and Oriental trimmings which have
held sway for so long. Some Of the
designs shown in tints of orange and
burnt leather strike particularly
happy note in combination with the
warm brown material SO popular this
season.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-02-28
Sun Dial.

If should ever lose my watch
would make sun dial out of q
water tumbler. Take plain water
tumbler and close its top with
round slat of wood, into the centre
of which stick a darning needle. On
the outside of the glass paste mar
row strip of paper which has beer
soaked in oil. Then place the glass
on a slanting piece of wood and thu
sun dial is ready. At in the morn.
ing place the glass so that the needle
throws a shadow on one end of thu
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-02-28
Folds into a Small Package.

space when necessary. In fact, when
the entire box is folded up it can
pc carried In the pocket. When ex-
banded the box is carried by leath-
er strap. The box is made of paste
board. of wax composition, insuring
the proper keeping of the food with
in--a distinct advantage over the or
DIARY box. - P Philadelphia Record.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-02-28

University. Tests.

One might say that the first test
at Oxford is athletic ability, the next
.sociability, and the final. scholastic
ability. When you have passed the
first two you are the admiration OF
your friends; when you have shown
yourself scholar besides, yon are
the admiration of your college
Rhodes Scholar in Sunset.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-02-28
A Literal Youth.

Why, Johnny" said Mrs. Muggins.
what are you doing here Is Willie's
party over?"
Nome" blubbered Johnny. But
the minute got inside the house vii.
Hes father told me to make myself
at home. and came.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-02-28
CoIlapsible Lunchbox.

Those who do not take kindly to
shoe boxes, ETC.. will be interested
lin the collapsible lunchbox shown in
Massachusetts, man. The several sec
tons are hinged at the corners, so
that they ran be folded into a small
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-02-28

Not Fatal.
But there were 10 tAAT ~ sQyroWj
The wound was made by Cdpid'a
arrow.
Chicago News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-02-28
Girdle OF Satin.

One of the most attractive girdles
is made Of softest liberty satin rib
bon. ak inches wide.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-02-28
what Causes HcGdache.

From October to Nay, Qpiaa are The mosb /
frequent CAUSE Of HeadAcRe, ESzati76
Bromo Quinine removes catise. T. W.
Grove on boz 25c
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-02-28
Surgical.

The surgeon is the only "cut-up"
who really makes it. pay Atchison
Globe.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-02-28

strip of paper and mark the spo
with a line and number 5. Aftei
each hour mark the shadow of thu
needle, and at Z in the evening yot
will have reliable sun dial. Wash
jngton Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-02-28

CoIored FlanneIs.
Colored flannels are said to be the
coming thing In shirts.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-02-28

1t should be remembered that the
naval strength of Britain is not only
its war vessels, asserts the New York
American, but the great swarm Of
swift and very large steamers of the
merchant marine built to carry bat
teries and calculated to transport
troops. In that respect the United
States is notably deficient.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-02-28

Readers fond of studying statistical
tables can find figures more cheering
than those given out by the experts
on nerve strain and grip. Scientists
also have found that disease in gen.
eral is decreasing and that the period
of life is growing longer, observes
the New York Herald. If one must
study vital statistics why not. the op.
timistic ones?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-02-28

The question was recently asked IN
a newspaper, What is the most dis
NAL of professions?" Among those
that occurred to the British Medical
Journal as having a claim to be con
sidered We're grave digging, scaveng
ing, listening to Parliamentary ora
tons through an all-night sitting and
the writing of poems-or articles
that nobody reads. The washing of
dishes may be made interesting If
done scientifically.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-11-27
BELONG TO TEMPERATE ZONE
Four.Fifths of the Horses of the World
Are Found There.

OF the 100000,000 horses known to
exist in the world, S0,00O,000 or four
fifths of the entire number are found
in the temperate zone and nearly all
among the occidental people.
According to the National Geogra-
phical Magazine, the remaining ~
100000 scattered through the tropics
are largely employed in the service
of temperate zone visitors or resi-
dents and are but feeble representa-
tives of that animal as he is known
to the people of Europe or America.
In the United States and Canada we
have horse for every S72 persons; in
South America, for every Z; in Next
CO, l for every ~; in Japan, l for
every 30; to 40 in Turkey, for so in
the Philippines, for about $50 in At
RIGA and 200 in India and Southern
China.
The llama will carry from so to 200
pounds; man from rs to $50 pounds;
the donkey 100 to 200 pounds: an OK
$50 to 200 pounds; horse from 200
to $50 pounds; the elephant from
1900 to $500 pounds; the camel from
$50 to 500 pounds.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-11-27
CHAPTER xlx.-continued.

81 was his master because he was a
villain" answered. my Lord Caring
ton. He nearly had me undone at
first, but / knew he couldn't go the
pace, and a clean life and an honest
heart wore him down at last; and yet
l don't know which is much the worse,
the damned scoundrel or the damned
fool! l hope he'll live. Somehow,
when | saw him there helpless on the
grass, my sword through his breast,
a good deal of the enmity went out of
me. If l could get my wife now, I'd
be satisfied. A damned fool" my lord
laughed nervously as he turned away.
Yes, if he could have gotten his
wife then, he would have b zen salts
fled, and his wife would have been
satisfied, too But Ellen lay in the
bushes in a dead faint. The relief of
the denouement had been too lluch
for her And there was horror at he
picture of Strathgate, blood squirting
about the blade Of the sword where it
entered and where it left his body,
Keeling, his hands in the air, white
faced, desperate, crashing down at her
husbands feet.
Debbie, in like state of collapse,
but not quite insensible, not knowing
what to do, not daring to do what she
knew, if she had known.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-11-27
Sad-Colorsd Food.

Now that it has been discovered, or
rediscovered, by an eminent physician
that the colors of food have much to
do with the appetite, a woman In town
who is known for her novel entertain
ments is going to give luncheon
where all the dishes will be bright
and cheerful in tone" There will be
no overdone roasts at this repast A
London gastronomic expert, preach
ing along the Pittsburg doctors lines.
says: Persons naturally avoid
sombre-colored food. AS an instance.
a man will come home to dinner and
see a grayish-colored. overdone leg OF
mutton before him. He won't touch It.
II is not the meat, but the color. which
has turned him against the food. The
same man will see a piece of red. I'M
derdone beef. and he fancies 1t at once.
He is attracted by the color"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-11-27

perate at the situation in which he
found himself. Il take 1t that you
have no interest in this quarrel unless
1t is to perform a friend's office for
Sir Charles Seton with whom you
came"
Have l not?" said McLear, sharply.
NAY, never menace me with your
blade, Lord Darlington. I'll take
charge of it."
He stepped closer and extended his
hand for my lords sword.
And on what grounds, pray?" asked
Darlington in a high voice.
ION these" answered McLear,
equally determined. AS he spoke he
hauled out from his pocket folded
paper. Its an order of arrest from
Admiral Kephard for disobedience of
orders, failure to rejoin your ship.
insulting language to your command
ing officer. Admiral Kephard's sign
and seal, sir He shook the paper
forth as he spoke. Now, your sword. -
"As a gentleman and l make no
DOUBT man OF nOnOr yourself, Lieu
tenant McLear," continued Caring
ton, glancing at the single epaulet on
the officers shoulder. you will. an
persuaded, grant me few moments
respite in which this gentleman and
may continue our debate"
What, and run the chance of hav-
ing to carry back a dead body to the
admiral? No, sir" returned Mclean
peremptorily 81 have orders to bring
you to the Britannia in your proper
person"
And II | refuse?"
Sergeant" McLear turned to the
marine IF Lieutenant Lord Caring
ton does not hand me his sword be-
fore count ten. you will advance your
men and take it from him by force. F"
"Parkman. will you see this thing
done?" cried my lord as McLear, who
was a man Of great determination. be-
gan to count.
You're in the wrong, Bernard" an
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-11-27
SYNOPSIS.

The Escapade opens, not in the ro-
nance preceding the MARRIAGE of Ellen
Slocum. a Puritan miss, and Lore ar
rington of England but in Their me , aloer
lust following the revolution, in CARING
ton castle in England The Carrlngtons,
after a house party, engaged IN a laihlly
tilt caused by jealousy. The attentions
of Lord Darlington to Lady Cecily and
Lord Strathgate to Lady Carringtoh com,
PEELED the latter to vow that she Wouiu
leave the castle. Preparing to flee, Lady
Darlington and her chum Denorau, an
american girl, met Lord Strathgate at
two a. M, he agreeing to see them safeiy
away. He attempted to take hor TO ms
castle, but she left him stunned in the
road when the carriage met with an ac.
cident She and Debbie then struck out
for Portsmouth, where she intended 70 70
sail for America. Hearing news soto OF
set out in pursuit. Seton rented tast
vessel and started in pursuit. Strathgate
bleeding from fall, dashed on to Ports,
mouth, for which Darlington, Ellen ana
Seton Were also headed by different
routes. Strathgate arrived in Portsmouth
In advance of the others fndlng that
Ellens ship had sailed before her
Strathgate and Darlington each hlred
small yacht to pursue the wrong vessel
upon which each supposed Ellen mad
sailed. Seton overlook the fugitiVeS near
Portsmouth. but his craft ran , agrou ,,ili,
Just as capture was imminent. Ellen won
the chase by boarding American vessel
and foiing her pursuers. Darlington and
Strathgate, thrown together by former $
wrecking of latte-'s vessel, engaged in an
lmpromptu duel, neither being hurt
war vessel commanded by, an admiral
friend of Seton, then started out III pur-
suit of the women fugitives, Seton con-
Tossing love for Debbe. Flagship Britain
mia overlook the fugitives during the
night The two women escaped by again
taking to the sea in small boat. Lord
Darlington is ordered to sea with his ship
but refuses to go until after meeting
Strathgate in duel. They fight in the
grounds of Lord Blythedale's castie'
Encounter is watched by Ellen and Deb
bic. who have reached land and are in
hiding. Darlington won a bloody CON
test at swords from Strathgate, Debbie
latter's husband.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-11-27
CHAPTER Xxx.
My Lord Is Arrested.

But Lord Darlington was not to go
very far in his present path. for two
carriages which had galloped rapidly
across the park toward the one which
had brought him thither stopped sud
denly before Darlington and Parkman.
The door was thrown open and Sir
Charles Seton and a naval officer in
full uniform alighted from the first.
From a second a sergeant and four
marines, completely armed, descended
to the sward.
The marines instantly fell in ranks
and stood at attention. The naval Of
ficer looked back toward them. The
sergeant saluted and declared him.
self ready for the business on which
he had come. Seton had taken a step
toward his friend, when the latter, his
pale face suddenly flushing, darted at
him.
Seton" he said in a low, fierea
voice, where's my wife?"
In the intensity of his passion he
seized Seton by the shoulders and
shook him slightly.
Now, Sir Charles had come there
with. great pity for Darlington in his
heart and a willingness to forget and
forgive the others insults and threats,
but the soldier was as quick tempered
as the sailor, and his own face an
swered the rudy flag in Carrington's
cheek.
Take your hand on me. Lord Car
rington," he cried, wrenching himself
free and springing backward, his own
hand upon his sword.
I've had one mans blood on my
hands this morning" returned my
lord. savagely. "and I don't want TO
have another's. but. by heaven. II you
do not instantly declare to me what
you did with my wife, I'll strike you
where you standl"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-11-27

"And I swear to you," cried Seton
whipping out his blade, that If you
come near me again I'll run you
through without benefit of clergy"
"Sir Charles Seton" began my lord
evidently mastering his feelings with
great difficulty, little do care fol-
your threats, but | must have an an
swer to my question Lady Caring
ton is known to have boarded thai
merchant ship which was overhauled
have no doubt, by the Britannia
Knowing our navy as | do, | have nj
hesitancy in believing that Lady Car
rington was taken from that snip;
that she was brought back to Ports
mouth on the Britannia, and has been
or is now, under your care. Where is
she?"
Lord Darlington" returned Sill
Charles standing upon a punctilio, 81
recognize no right in you to question
me and decline to give you any reply
in your present condition"
will you reply to my swords
point?' exclaimed my lord, passion
ately.
with pleasure" said Sir Charles
proudly, but perhaps | may say this
much. | don't know where your wife
is, or Mistress Slocum, either. l wish
to God l did. She isn't under my pro
lection as you insinuate."
That's a lie!" burst out my lord
fiercely.
Good God" cried Sir Charles, step
ping forward menacingly.
Charles" said Darlington with q
sudden change of manner, you were
once my best friend, for Gods sake
tell me where my wife ISL"
you've insulted me publicly" cried
Seton, man of slower temper, but OF
quite as hot disposition, once
aroused, as his former friend. He
rocked nothing of my lords appeal
He saw only the fearful insult that
had been hurled upon him. Draw
your weapon!" he exclaimed, extend
Ing his own blade so that the point
almost touched Carrington's breast.
My lord suddenly seized Seton's
sword by the blade with his naked
hand, and although the sharp edge BIT
into his palm, with quick jerk he
tore it from the surprised baronet
who was naturally not expecting an
act of that kind.
Tell me, tell mel" he cried. You
may kill me after that, or | you II
needs must be, but where is my
wife,"
Bernard you're beside yourself,
said Parkman, picking up Sir Charles
sword, "let me apologize to you, Sir
Charles, for my principal"
He bowed gravely and extended the
hilt toward Sir Charles But Sill
Charles would not be pacified.
Tell your principal to make ready
at once" he continued, cor | shall
feel justified in cutting him down.
This can go no further gentlemen,
now interposed the naval officer who
had come with Seton.
And what business is it of yours
McLear?" cried my lord laying his
hand on his sword hilt and quite des-
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-11-27

swered Parkman, you must obey or
ders. I've no doubt you can get clear,
but now the admiral's word goes"
"And did you, Sir Charles, provoke
this quarrel knowing that l was bound
and fettered?"
Examination" cried Seton. You
insult and insult and insult me! Give
him five minutes, Mr.. McLear?'
Nine" said McLear with especial
emphasis.
Squad, attention. cried TIE ser
geant.
Darlington knew that the game was
up. Without another word, he seized
his sword by the blade and rendered
the hilt to McLear
That's WELL" said the lieutenant,
quickly, now, if you will enter the
carriage with me. And you, Sir
Charles"
81 wouldn't ride in the same car
riage with him, curse mimi" returned
the baronet hotly. Leave me here.
| shall get away. l have some &C
quaintance with Blythedale, and"
VERY good" said the officer turning
away,
Tell me one thing" said my Lord
Darlington as McLear approached the
carriage which my lord had already
entered, lis my wife-are there any
women aboard the Britannia?'
"She is not there, she hasn't been
there"
WAS there anyone taken from that
merchant ship?"
mo one was aboard of her. | heard
Collier say that those they sought
to seize from her had escaped
Carringtons face lighted and then
fell, lighted at the thought that his
wife was not with Seton, fell that her
whereabouts was as much mystery
to him as ever. He had wronged Sc
ton dreadfully. He was a proud man,
my lord, but something must be done.
"Sir Charles Seton!" he cried and
Seton turned and stepped toward him,
his face black with passion, but his
manner cold and composed. 81 did
you an injustice. I'm ready to atone
for it in any way you may decide if
ever | get free from this cursed ar
rest, but | cannot go away easy in
my mind without any apology"
mo apologies" cried Sir Charles,
ARE adequate to such situation"
81 suppose not" returned my lord.
I've just done for Strathgate yonder,
perhaps fate'll get even by giving you
chance at me. You know what
Strathgate said to me?" he continued
with one of those quick changes of
manner to which he was subject. "As
he lay on the grass with half fathom
of my blade in his breast, he cried OUT
Darlington. you're a damned fool
It's true, Charles. Drive on, McLear."
he said, sinking back in the cushions
and turning his face away.
The two carriages rolled out of the
park rapidly leaving Seton staring in
an cement at the remarkable and
contradictory remarks of his former
friend
When he recovered his equanimity
in some measure at least the baronet
turned and walked toward the two
still busted about Strathgate. His
situation was so critical and there was
so much to do that they had paid no
attention whatsoever to the exciting
incident which had just taken place
within Carshot.
LrD BE CQNTINIIEDl