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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-02
Some Modern Freaks.

Editor Winnie Of the Por, Clinton,
Ohio, Republican. takes his pen in hand
to dash OF the following:
When one takes good look at a
modern belle logged out ina hobble skirt.
a wad Of hair on the back Of her head,
rs big as stew kettle and covered with
warts. bunions, knots and lunches, and
this monstrosity topped off with another
monstrosity known as Stylish hat i,
Is no cause for wonder that eligible young
men are not rushing into tnatrimony.
Seriously, the headeear now being shown
as the "real thing is sight for men and
gods. 1t is two stories high and comes
down over the eyes of he victim SO that
the weareris obliged 10 tilt her head back
like coffeepot cover TO get view Of
nature. The thing sticks out behind
like 9 leanto on a country barn and,
taken altogether, the creation is such a
hideous monslrosiiy that one cannot help
admiring the nerve Of those who can
bring themselves up to the point Of
actually wearing the thing.
AS rule, however, this is about all
there is to admire about stylishly attired
modern belle. Men gaze at them, shud-
der and grit their teeth and then go and
get drunk. Dogs stick their tails between
their legs aud crawl under barns at sight
of these freaks. Cats crawl away in dark
cellars, chickens NOPE cautiously about
the back lot end the street gamins shout
10 fear as they scamper over the hills end
far away. No matter how pretty and
sweet the creature may have been before
she rugged out in these heather adorn.
ments, when she gets the rags, the dudads,
the fubdubs and the stewkettle shaped
chignon hooked on 10 her ANATOMY she
| is positively repulsive and sensible
young man possessed of all his mental
facilities. could no more think of falling
in love with such get up than be would
with squaw- Of The western plains or q
female slob from the Greaser tribes Of the
nnexplored regions of Mexico. or course
all towns have two legged male freaks as
well as those of the other kind, and Port
Clinton is in for her full share of these
cigaret poisoned caricatnres of the real
thing; and when our bareheaded dudes
come down the streets aitired in shirt
waist-shirts. low shoes. dove coloied
panties with six inch cuff around the
bottom and their hare arms rammed
down their tronser pockets Till they can
tickle their shanks with their fngertips,
their tawny hair plastered over brain
less domes and their heads enveloped In
clouds of smoke from pipe as big as
stick of stove wood. we realize that We
have our full share of the useless truck
that an all-wise God has seen fit TO infl,ct
on patient community.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-02

At midnight on Sunday the immense
new Pennsylvania Railroad station in
New York, the largest in the country.
was thrown open to the travelling public.
through trains passing regularly under
the Hudson river, and passengers from
the South and West can now alight in
the heart of the city without change for
the FIRST time 10 the history Of the rail
road. The opening of the big station for
traffic marks a red letter day for the Penn
sylvania company. The magnitude oil
this unparalleled railroad undertaking
can scarcely be- realized. requiring as II
did over six years for the boring OF the
tunnels through the Bergen Hills and
under the river and the completion Of the
station. The volume Of traffic now pour
ing through this station Is seen when it Is
noted that the railroads having their
terminals on the Jersey shore carried
So. ooo. 900 passengers in 1886. while
twenty years later the number had in
creased to l4o, 100000.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-02

Governor crothers. chairman of the
COMMITTEES. in charge of the democratic
celebration to be held in Baltimore on
Jackson Day, January II. has appointed
d publicity committee, consisting Of
democratic editors in the city OF Balti.
more and the various counties of the
State. This committee will have charge
Of the publicity end of the celebration.
The Cecil county members are: W. b
Bratton, Of the News, Elkton; Geo. R
Ash, of the Democrat. Elkton; Geo. O.
Carey, of the Star. North East; Cecil E.
Ewing, Of the JOURNAL. Rising Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-02

The United States department ofjustics
has issued statement declaring itself in
favor of jail sentences for corporation
officials found guilty of violating The
antitrust law and opposed to the inaic
tion Of fines.
If the department Of justice is in
earnest, all it need do is to proceed
against the countless combinations thai
are violating the law, as there is evidence
enough of violation in possession of the
department to send small sized army Of
trnst officials to jail.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-02
Il is probable that the American Good

It is probable that the American Good
Roads Congress to be held in Indianap-
oils, Ind, from December 6to 9, at the
invitation of Governor Marshall will be
one Of the largest and most important
ever conducted in this country. This
meeting will be held in connection with
the National Convention of the American
Road Builders Association, and experts
in road building will lend their knowledge
to the discussion of this great public
question.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-02
What the December Woman's Home
Companion Contains.

There is Merry Christmas in.
deed with the December number Of
the Woman's Home Companion
The cover by Jessie Wilcox Smith
is one of the most beautiful al
modern Madonnas and is a work of
art in itself. "The Enchanted
Chimney" Christmas cantata. by
Mary Theresa Hart, BEAUTIFULLY illus.
trated, and "a Christmas Con
spiracy, /" one act play by Anna
Steese Richardson, will prove boons
for those of Us who are getting M
Christmas entertainments. A
charming song by Louise Ayers
Garnett is a contribution to holiday
music. As for fiction, timely
stories are offered by such writer's
as Katharine Holland Brown.
Laura Spencer Portor, Marion Hill.
Philip Verrill Mighels, and a new
fstory by Mary E, Wilkins Freeman
is begun in this number. "The
Admiral's Niece" by Kate Douglas
Wiggin and her collaborators is
now we'll started.
The practical side of the HOLIDAYS
is taken care of in hundreds of
practical suggestions for presents.
such AS "Gifts From the Work
Bench" "Gifts in Painted China. q,
Binding Books at Homer The
Book pate as Giff,'' Trimming
the Home Teee," etc.
Edward Sanford Martin appears
in an article entitled .sWe and Our
Family" which should prove of
universal interest; Kellogg Dur
land begins the romance of SPANS
King and Queen, and an appro
pirate holiday essay is furnished
ny Sophie X Underwood. The
children are taken care of with
new and delightful stories and
suggestions, and for the housewife,
and for the home dressmaker re
ceipts and styles of the very best
are 10 be found.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-02

In the opinion of the Chief Justice
Walter Clark. of the North Carolina
Supreme Court. the new Statewide pro
hibition law has reduced general crime
in that State so per cent. Others con-
slider the figures conservative The re
turns for last year and this year. which
have just been made MP. prove the state
meut Of the Chief Justice
Murder ID the first degree showed de-
cline of 81 per cent. in the two years;
burglary, 40 per cent; attacks with deadly
weapons, 80 per cent; larceny, 90 per
cent; manslaughter, IS per cent: mur
der in second degree, III per cent. and
minor crimes from as to SIS per cent.
There has been falling of OF rs pei
cent in violation of the anti license laws
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-02

The National Democratic Jackson Day
celebration, to be held in Baltimore on
January II, is to be the biggest political
conference aud love.feast ever. Invita-
tions are to be sent to leading Democrats
all over the country aud general ex-
change Of opinions had.
The plans contemplate mass-meeting
1t the Lyric in the afternoon of Jackson
Day to be followed by banquet at night,
at both Of which gatherings speeches by
leading Democrats of the country are
expected. VI
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-02
The population of the State of Mary

The population of the State of Mary.
land is 1,a94.45o, according to statistic.
Of the thirteenth census. made public
Tuesday. This is an increase of loo 400
over r.I88,o44 in 1900. The increase
from 1890 to 1900 was I4s,6s4 The
population by counties is:
Allegheny. GAL; Anne Arundel, 3e,55s
Baltimore. 122,Soo; Baltimore City. 55S, 4S5; Cal
VERT lO,825; Caroline, 1926; Carroll, 1854
Cecil. ss75s; Charles, 1886; Dorchester, ss.68s
Frederick. 52,878; Garrett, 20,105; Hartford
N,985; Howard, 1906; Kent, 1887; Mont
gomery, a2os9; Prince George, s8,l47; Queen
Anne. 1883; st. Mary's, 1900; Somerset, 26,
as; Talbot, 1s,6sO; Washington. 4s,67l; Wico
moco. 28sl5; Worcester, 21.s4l.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-02
AS One Grows Old

the bowels become less active and gen.
tie stimulant is necessary occasionally
to insure regularity, which is essential il
good health is maintained. Rydale's
Liver Tablets are the best for old people
who suffer from constipation. They
gently stimulate and tone the Liver. In
testines and Bowels and establish a
healthy. regular habit We guarantee
Rydale's Liver Tablets to cure the most
stubborn case of chronic constipation.
Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-02
FRIDAY, DEoEMBER 2, 1910.

The income tax amendment to the
federal constitution is before the states
for ratification. Several states have al
ready acted favorably, and if all legisla-
lures that meet this winter ratify the
amendment it will be adopted.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-02
Ends Winters Troubles

To many, winter is season OF
trouble. The frost bitten toes and
fingers, chapped hands and lips,
chilblains. cold sores, red and rough
skins, prove this. But such trouble
fly before Bucklen's Arnica Salve
A trial convinces Greatest healer
of Burns, Boils, Piles, Cuts, Sores,
Eczema and Sprains. Only 25c at
Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-02
4 prescription For Lung Trouble

One of Asheville. N. c.. most success.
full Physicians invented Rydale's Cough
Elixir and used it in the treatment of
chronic throat and lung diseases with
remark able success This wonderful
remedy will relieve the most stubborn
cough 10 short whileSand soon stop it
altogether. The prescription can be re.
lied on 10 all throat and lung affections.
1t is the best treatment for chronic lung
trouble ever discovered and no one so
afflicted should fail to use ii. Trial size
7sc. Larger size soc Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-02
Banks On Sure Thing Now

"I'll never he without Dl
Kings New Life Pills again, y
writes A. Schingeck, CAT Elm ST..
Buffalo. N Y. "They cured me of
chronic constipation when all
others failed" Uneqnaled for
Biliousness, Jaundice, Indigestion,
Headache. ChiIls. Malaria and
Debility. 25c at Eli t. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-02
STOVES!

Vt hardly necessary for talk you about
line well known this and community suffice it to
say that still sell the
OTHELLo New EMERALD. and GRAND SUNSHINE Stoves
and Ranges and the DAISY SUNSHINE HRATERs
and have added several list Among them
the RoRpRN Steel Range splendid value for the money the
ACORN Steel Range perfect beauty the QUEEN and COUNTESS
Ranges made by the firm the WILMER made by Bibb
This stove weather Shall bring you will you
after it1 Let us hear from you
Yours for a comfortable Winter
HAINES KIRK.
sw-SSre ssszy Wsd1esdsy evesisg at e,aaA
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-02

influence extending farther outside that
chamber than tsat Of any other man IN
il. Backed BY popular Endorsement
from the people Of his State such as came
to 20 other Senator, old or new, i'm that
body, the La Toilette fighting force will
be greatly enhanced. and the L aFollette
policies aud measures will possess a
strength they lacked before. Friends of
this militant pioneer Of the Insurgent
movement kept saying: Keep your eyes
on La Toilette from now on" And it
seems well worth doing.
~
With ITO of the aa4 Democratic mem.
bers of the Sixty-seoond Congress com.
mitted to him in writing tor the Speaker.
ship, Champ Clark, of Missouri, looks
forward without alarm to the growing
prospect of lively contest over the pro-
posed reform in the rules which shall
take from the speaker the power of APP
pointing all standing committees.
Mr.. Clark takes deep,interest in this
contest, but has declared his purpose to
keep his hands off aud to abide cheerfuliy
by whatever decision the Democratic
caucus NAV make in the premises IF
the decision of the caucus is in favor of
having all standipg committees selected
b. committee or committees, to be
elected by the House he will accept the
gavel without the great power that has
heretofore accompanied it, and try to do
his duty as presiding officer Of the House
with intelligence and impartiality The
present outlook seems to be that the
movement among Democrats to deprive
the Speaker ofshe right - appoint com
mittees will be successful. alti ough it is
expected that some Of the strongest men
ION the Democratic side will oppose it
vigorously Is likely to lead to delay and
con tusion.
Of course, the Republican insurgents
will fight desperat ly for reform of the
rules, and they will open the scrap i'm
mediately on the incoming short session.
II seems probable that the Democrats
will elect to postpone action until they
come into control with the assembling of
the new Congress.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-02


That Robert M. La Toilette. beginning
with the coming session Of Congress. will
become the most conspicuous figure in the
Senate regardless of party is the deliber
ate Judgment of men of clear political
vision.
These expect the Wisconsin Senator to
attain nationaiprominence as Senatorial
power, coupling with this 40 ability 10
command the attention of bis colleagues
and the country. 1t is UNLIKELY that he
will be the officially designated or recog
nized leader Of any element of bis party,
but forcible reasons are advanced as to
why he-will be the popular hero of the
Senate with vastly Increased political
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1910-06-30
Train Holdup.

Ogden. June 27.-Oregon Short
Line passenger train No. was held
up at Five Point. at l 80 this morn
ing. and every passenger on the train
was robbed of his or her valuables.
The robbers boarded the train at
Ogden. and began their work Of pill
age as soon as the train left the city
limits.
The rear brakeman was shot at
twice but escaped injury. A woman
was badly beaten. and an unknown
man. a foreigner, was also badly
beaten.
The robbers, three in number.
began the work of robbery bysstriking
down everyone who offered the slight
est resistance. The express messenger
was compelled to give up his keys
and the express car was searched.
One of the robbers remarked that
they knew there was no money in the
car, but they would make a search
anyhow. They saw the money 60 out
on the first section. but that they
were unable to board it, he said.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1910-06-30
Hart-Rechlin.

On Sunday m orning June 10 at the
home of the BRIDES parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. J. @. Hart of HilgarG Oregon
occurred the marriage of Miss Virs
Hart and Mr.. Frank Rechin of La
Grande, Oregon.
The rooms were decorated with
green's and wild flowers. the ceremony
being performed under an arch of
syringa and evergreen. The BRIDE S
gown was of white point d esprit
trimmed with val lace and she carried
a bouquet of white carnations.
The bride and groom who were
unattended. entered to the strains of
Mendelssahu' wedding march, ar
ranged for flute and piano, played by
Mr.. Hart and Mrs. Metzler of HepD-
ner and the service was read by Rev.
w. H. Gibbs of La Grande.
After the wedding breakfast Mr..
and Mrs. Rechlin left for a tour of
California and will be at home to
their friends after August 1st at La
Grande Ore. Out of town guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. O'Connell
Rev. and Mrs. Upton H. Gibbs. La
Grande. Miss Frances Heritage. of
Union; Miss Emma Linn. of TelocAset; /;
MIR. and Mrs. G. W. Phelps and
family of Pendleton and Mrs. M. B.
Metzler of Heppner
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1910-06-30
ADmINISTRATRIX,S SALE OF
REAL PROPERTY.

In the County Court Of Morrow
County, Oregon.
In the matter Of the estate OF Mary
E. Brock, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given thatFin pur-
Suance OF an order OF the County Court
of Morrow County, Oregon, made sand
entered in the above entitled matter on
the 9th day OF June, A. D., 1910, the
undersigned. administrators OF the es-
tate OF Marv Z. Brock, deceased, will
on the 5th day OF August, A. D., 1910.
at 10 O'Clock a. m, of said day, at Ibe
Office OF Sam +. Van Vactor in Hepp-
ner, Morrow County, Oregon, offer for
sale and sell to the highest bidder for
cash at private sale the following de
scribed real property, to wit: Lots one,
two and three in Block one, of Jones'
Second Addition to the City OF Hepp-
ner, Morrow County, Oregon, belonging
to said estate, or so much thereof as
may be necessary to pay the debts
against said eOtate, and the expenses OF
the administration OF said estate.
Dated this 3OIh day OF June, A. D.,
1910.
ELIZABETH SMITH.
Administrative of the estate of Mary
E. Brock. deceased.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1910-06-30
Secret Service Powerful.

Few are aware of its presence, but
there has sprung up in this country
one of the most powerful secret police
organizations in the world. 1t is
the outgrowth of the secret service.
but the new work is being developed
under the direction of Attorney
General Wickersham of the depart
ment of justice, says Robert n. Heinl
in Leslie's. To delve into its work.
ings is like reading thrilling fiction.
Sherlock Holmes at his best is less
mystifyinR than these real detectives,
who work before your very eyes not
only in the cities of this country. but
in all quarters of the globe. 1t is
the most effective police service which
the United States has ever known.
Its marvellous workings compare
favorably with those Of the great
Scotland Yard. No citizen knows
the agents of this hidden branch of
the government utility. Its members
seldom know each other. Every man
uses the same code to communicate
with his superior. but none is able
to translate the message of another.
If an outsider. seeking knowledge OF
a letter passing between men OF thu
service, should 60 so far to tear off
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1910-06-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior,
U. 8. Land Office at The Dalles, Ore
gon, May 4th, 1910.
Notice is hereby gwen that Bert s.
Clark, of Heppner. Oregon, who, on
January 18th, 1905, made homestead. i.
(seral No. O66SO), No. l4lSS, for Nwk
eeciion 27, township ] north, range 26
East, Willamette Meridian, has + led
notice Of intention to make final Eve
year proof, to establish claim to tbo
land above described, before W. o.
Hill, County Clerk, at bis Office at
Hcppner, Oregon, on the 2lst day Of
June, 1910.
Claimant names IS Witnesses:
Thomas f. McDondel. of Lexington,
Oregon, ]. r. Ashinhurst, Royal f.
Tyler and G. j. White, all Of HepDnsr,
Oregon.
c. W. MOORE. Register.
May 12-Juns 16.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1910-06-30
TheSeventh
Gate
A Story of the Chinese
Forbidden City.
By CLARISSA MACKIE
Copyright, 1910, by American Press
Association.

Owen Ryder left the train at the ter.
minus several miles outside the walls
of Peking and covered the remaining
distance toward the city gate on the
back of donkey.
As he approached the seventh gate
be paused for an instant. He had
come on a journey Of thousands OF
miles to accomplish a mission, and now
shat the object OF his search was al
most within his grasp he hesitated.
Fear had no part in his hesitation.
He was comparatively safe In the dis
guise afforded by his Chinese dress
as safe as any native Chinese who
wished to gain admission to the For
bidder City.
Then, with quick indrawn breath. be
moved into the deeper shadow of the
gate. AS his hands touched the bronze
doors they swung softly inward and
engulfed him.
A dark shadow loomed at his side
and. without sound. guided him close
against the inner wall Ia a curving
line. They came to an abrupt stop in
a grove of trees whose tops rustled
high over their heads. Before them
were the dim outline and bulky mass
of some huge building
At last a door closed softly behind
them, the hands we're removed from
Ryder's lips and arm. and presently a
light twinkled out of the gloom.
The American turned to look at his
companion. who had withdrawn the
cover from a small bronze lantern and
stood revealed in its dim light
Ryder stared and stared again at the
tall. spare figure that confronted him.
This was 10 Chinese-this man with
deep sunken blue eyes and wisps of
fair hair sticking out from under the
cue bound about his forehead. Owen
Ryder's wondering gaze Travelled over
the yellowed skin drawn tightly over
the protruding cheek bones. down to
the handsome nose and bitter, curling
lips. down to the common blue cotton
Chinese dress and then up again with
puzzled eyes to study the face with
something lacking-something
The man laughed silently as he lift
ed his bony hands to each side Of his
head. You miss these appendages.
my friend. l have been cropped. you
see" His voice was low and vibrant
with some suppressed emotion.
Ryder gasped. Your ears-my God"
He felt within his blouse for the COM
Portable reinsurance Of his revolver
and his fingers curled about the butt
lovingly.
"Your ears next, my friend. and the
ears Of al who pass through the sew
enth gate inward" said the stranger.
with assumed lightness- He turned
and pointed 10 tie wall behind him.
and Ryder gasped again 10 see line
Of dark figures stretched along the
foor
sEarless freaks said the tall stran-
ger. with sudden dreariness in his /
tone. Sit down on the floor. /
nan. and tell your story-nay, let me I
preface It for you and for NE and the /
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1910-06-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior,
U. S. Land Office at The Dalles, Oregon,
May 23d, 1910,
Notice is hereby that Edward Me-
Daniel of Hardman, Oreson, who, on
August 5th, 1908, made homestead (se-
rial No. 0296G) No. 1851. for SA NE4
and VIZ SEA, section 2, township 6 $,
range 2h Easr Willamette Meridian. has
filed notice of intention to make final
five-year proof, to establish claim to the
land above described. before w. o.
Hill. County Clerk, at his office, at
Heppner, Oregon, on the 9th day of
July, 1910.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Alvin A. Steers, George Mcdonald.
Charles Hastings ard Robert Steers, all
of Hardman, Oregon.
G. w. MOORE. Register.
June 2-July 7
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1910-06-30

the envelope. the contents would he
absolutely meaningless. He would
see a document inscribed on ordinary
writing paper. headed by number,
ended by number and filled in by
numerous cipher words which. so far
as he was concerned, would not have
the slightest bearing on the case.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1910-06-30
Specials
Big Reductions

Some features make this event decidedly different from usual
waist sales For example, every waist perfect far
know the style being this springs fashion, up
dainty lawns and linens These waists seconds
other words having flaw the the goods work
manshp This special sale waists will orderly there
will be hunting through umbd tumbled your
sze but expect to find unusual prices that attempt
ed by any other store Sizes 34 AZ.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1910-06-30
Picnic at Lexington.

There will be a picnic in the
Penland grove at Lexington, July
4. A cordial invitation extended
to all.