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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-04
Editor And Dramatist Dead.

Rochester. N. Y. Especially Al
bert r. Haven, editor or the Rochest-
er Union and Advertiser, died, aged
SO years. He was q dramatist and
wrote several successful plays In
1880 he was editor Of the New York
Times.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-04
One Train Kials -Four.

Mansfield, Ohio Especially Penn
sylvania train No. Q. west-bound,
struck and killed Mrs. Roy Covert
and fatally injured her husband at
. crossing near Loudonville. Pro-
ceeding further, the train struck an
automobile on the outskirts of Crest
line, few miles away, and killed
J. n. Sigler, aged GO, and Charles
Echelberger, both of HayesyilIe.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-04
Needle In Her Toe is Years

York, Pa. Especial Mrs. Charles
e. Carr, 563 West Princess Street.
had removed from her great toe on
her right foot half of a needle which
lad entered the toe 10 years ago.
The needle showed no rust spots
whatever. Mrs. Carr says she swal-
lowed the needle, and about eight
years ago took piece of it out Of
the left foot.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-04
Taft In Military Order.

New York Especially The New
York compandery of the military Or
der of Foreign Wars OF the United
States. in accordance with its estab-
lished custom, at its regular meet
ing elected President Taft a member.
Other presidents elected to the order
at various times were Benjamin Har-
rison, Grover Cleveland and Theo-
dore Roosevelt.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-04
Farmer Kills wife And Himself.

Farmer Kills Wife And Himself.
Charleston, Ill. Especially After
taking his 1-year-old baby from its
mothers arms and sending his
6-year-old child to the home OF a
neighbor, Claud Fred, a wealthy
farmer, believed to have been insane,
shot and killed his wife and commit
ted suicide. The tragedy was wit
messed by Fred's two daughters, z
and 5 years old.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-04
Three Hundred Farmers Protest.

Nevada, Mo. Especially. = Three
hundred farmers OF Vernon County,
at a meeting in country schoolhouse
near here adopted resolution agree
ing not to sell any cattle, hogs.
poultry, eggs or butter for 60 days,
beginning February 1.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-04
Lightning Brings Wealth.

Dalhart. Texas Especially. - Mrs.
Josie Pettis declared that bolt Of
lightning struck the ground on the
mountainside near her farmhouse re-
Gently and uncovered a spring Of
crude oil. which is now producing
200 barrels daily. The land, before
the uncovering of the spring, had
barely yielded enough to support her.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-04
Hargis Must Serve Sentence.

Frankfort, Ky. Especially Beach
Hargis must serve his sentence of life
Imprisonment for the murder OF his
father, Judge James Hargis. famous
feudisE. This ruling was handed
down by the Kentucky Court of APP
meals.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-04

Paris Especially 1t was officially
stated that the River Seine here was
stationary and that its tributaries
continued to fall.
The situation greatly improved be-
tween and 2 o'clock A. M. This,
in part. is attributable to the change
in the weather, which suddenly
cleared. The temperature also drop
ped and the wind yeered to the east
ward
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-04
WIFE SOAKED IN
OIL and BURNED.
Was Bound and Gagged and
Then Placed on Stove.
OF WOMEN is UNDER ARREST.

Mrs. Alice Van Zandt Choked Into
Inconsistencies. Bound With
Strips OF Lace Curtain And Laid
Across Gas Stove In The Kitchen
OF Home In Cincinnati--Her Stay
er Poured Two Jars OF Coal Oil
Over Her-Burned To A Crisp As
Children Played Nearby.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-04

The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion warned railroads not to make
a false entry of date on bills of
lading.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-04
shot DOWN BY
PRISON GUARDS
One Killed, Two Wounded, in
Break for Liberty.

Attempt To Escape From The Naval
Prison Made BY Men Serving Short
Terms For Minor OfRenses Guards
Fire On Them With Riot Gums
Loaded With Buckshot When They
Disregard Demand For Surrender.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-04
new YORK WORLD
wins LIBEL SUIT
Action Started BY Roosevelt Is
Thrown Out of Court.

Indictment Against Joseph Pulitzer
For Attacks On Former President
Roosevelt And President Taft
Quashcd BY Judge House On Ths
Ground That Federal Statute APP
piled Is Not Sufficient In Author
ity And That The United States5
Court Lacks Jurisdiction.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-06-10

But hilbert cannot come bnckl He
can never come back-never, neverl
They were all killed! And Gilbert is
dead! His soul is lost too! GIlbertl
GlIbert!"
She swayed a little. clasping her
hands over white brows. twining her
fingers In the sun kissed masses OF her
hair. She swayed again and turned
slowly.
"Where are you going"
II was Father O'Mara who spoke.
ITO pray" she said dazedly-"to pray
for two lost souls. 1t was In the forest
that | found him. 1t was there | left
hint was there we lost our souls.
You must not stop me! Perhaps he IL
waiting there-h!s soul-and mine. that
was lost with his" Her eyes were set
now-staring eyes that were not hers
Her voice rose shrilly.
pray for the lost soul Of Madeleine
de Valettew she walled.
She sank to her knees. clutching the
skirt Of the priests garment. Come
she cried feverishly. We'll pray
you and l." Then swiftly she rose
again.
But Gilbert iS-dead" she cried.
The little, frail figure rose straight
rigid. tense. The slender white arms
went forth, and then, with another
wild. piercing cry. she darted from
among them and was gone-gone into
the depths Of the dark woods.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-06-10
Il KEEP wOIDrR1Na-- WONDERING II WON
DER WHY GILBERT DIED"

Il KEEP WONDERING W0SDERfNa~ WON
DER WHY GILBERT DIED"
lions. Who better than he knew OF
the wonders that God works?
When the priest had gone the father
rose. He went toward her step
and stopped. for she was speaking.
81 walked 80 far" she said. You
know he was very interesting when
he spoke or She turned little
AUNT Marguerite" she went on. when
am l to try on the wedding dressr
The head Of De valette sunk to his
breast. His lips trembled little. for
God had brought great light to him
aud. in torturing the pride, had opened
to his day the soul. And so valette's
head sunk upon his breast. and his lips
trembled.
Then came the priest. and Gilbert
was with him. De Valette slowly
turned. To Gilbert he mOtioned-mo
toned that he must 90 down to the
great seat before the fireplace. Gil
bert. wondering. went. He came to
It and leaned over. At length she
looked up. as one awakening, and
slowly there came into her eyes
light-the light of reason-the CLEAN
of soul-of soul lost that IS returning
to it's own.
Into his eyes. eager. now beginning
to dare to hope. she looked-looked FOR
long. long time. BY and by she thrust
forth slender white hand-thrust II
forth slowly, and at length 1t touched
his coat, and then IL shivered a little,
Gilbert" she cried There was SOU
In the voice. too. now-the soul thai
had come again TO the eyes
He said brokenly. Madeleine"
For long. long moment they stayed
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-06-10

%YNO L'Acadienne, waiting, Raoul
h turned.
Il 60" he commanded.
She moved slowly away In
detected manner.
Eyes, M'sieur Raoul. will go" she
said. Perhaps some day you will
She started, with little cry. She call
ed suddenly:
"Crawley! Dick Crawley! Come
here! | want you.'
She turned again to Raoul, who was
still unbending.
"There Is one who marched in Cap
tain VOLTS company. Ask him if there
was young lady with the lad Gilbert
Steele"
Crawley was beside them now, be-
draggled, with the heavy dust thick
upon face and shoes and clothing.
"You called me?" he muttered, and
then: 81 carry bad news. What is 1t
you want?"
LAcadienne said slowly:
"You and Gilbert Steele both were
with Captain VOLTS company"
He nodded. YES" he replied.
''There was young lady with Gil
bert Steele?'
He thought for a moment then he
said:
Eyes; remember"
"She was fair" persisted IAca-
dienne "of slight fgure-very young"
"Yes; think so. l don't quite re-
member. 1t was at the
He stopped. There had come to their
ears the sound Of vOices-De Valettes
voice and Father O'Mara's. O'Mara.
good man of God and of men. was pro-
testing.
Now, now, SIR" he was saying,
you're in no condition to go out again.
You must rest"
They came through the gateway
from the house. De Valette answered
sadly:
REST! How can rest?" His eyes
fell upon the little group Of three, ey
ing them closely.
"Who is this boy?' he demanded;
then quickly: you have news of my
daughter? She has been fOund-hurt
perhaps? Why don't you tell me?
Speak"
Raoul de Valette said slowly:
81 know nothing Of your daughter
nothing except He stopped. De
Valette cried. impatient:
Except what"
Except" went on Raoul evenly,
"that she left the house Immediately
after being betrothed to me-"
He paused.
In a different tone he continued,
HAIy cousin. am obliged to decline
anfcAllle de Valette.e
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-06-10
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Raoul de Valette watched them go.
BE smiled little pickering from silk
IN hose with cambria handkerchief an
maginery bit of dust The sound OF
Singing came to him. 1t was IA voice
that he knew. He listened to the
words:
T.ete de mutt est lie tempe lie plus.
Pour lesciseaux amants Qui cherchant le
repose.
Le coucou q vole lie mid de rorior.
Pauvre pitt mari!
Pauvre rorioti"
He repeated the words. translating:
"In summer at night the mating is best.
At twilight they're winging their way
home to rest
The cuckoo has stolen the orioles nest.
Poor little husband!
Poor oriole!'
And then she came following her
song. She saw him; she stopped; the
hooking smile was OH her lips.
He said sternly:
II told you to go!'
She returned with great pretense OF
sympathy-Of concern:
"Ah. my Raoul Could l leave you
alone, unprotected, among these peO-
pie! They might fool you. They might
marry you. after all. to that little one
who yesterday was child"
what do you know Of herr" he de-
manded swiftly
She laughed wildly.
"M'sieur Raoul de Valette Is quite an
old gentleman" she cried. Quite all
old gentleman Her mirth rang loud
"If NJ. de Valette hears that you
know anything Of his daughter" lie
said through his teeth. hell not stop
at half measures to get it out Of you"
Again she laughed. this time scorn-
fully.
Half measuresr' she repeated.
'They are not needed. came to tell.
Only | stop to observe that NJ. Raoul
is not half so young and not nearly
so pretty as
"As whom?" he demanded violently.
She looked at him over one rounded
shoulder tantalizingly.
"As-shall we say M'sieur Gilbert
Steele?
''That boy who found her asleep
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-06-10
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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-06-10

yesterday. Yet
again she laugh
ed.
He has awak-
ened herr She
continued in al
tered tom s
swiftly. IS b e
ca me looking for
b ! N in { b e
woods. She had
forgotten you. He
had 10 go after
the soldiers. and
she went after
him."
He stood for a
III O m e n t in ST.
lence. Then he
id slow y.
harshly:
81. a S t night
THAT ends it,"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-06-10
niJnpt EoIIo,u nirsetion,

Didn't Follow Directions.
"Buttin seems rather sore on you.
old man."
Eyes; he annoyed me yesterday. and
told him to go and take back seat"
"And he took affront. eh2"-Boston
Transcript.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-06-10

Dr.. Miles Anti-Pain Pills renew
Headaches. Neuralgia and ell Pam
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-30

stricted To development. m garments
designed especially for such pur-
poses--otherwise the border must be
removed and applied rs a separate
trimming. Any skirt or tunic which
has straight lower edge can be
made from bordered material with
excellent effect.
The second figure illustrates the
use of black and white striped chaliie
in the fashionink OF Il charmingiy
simple afternoon frock. 1t Was made
In what might be termed semi prin-
cess" style. There Was IA panel down
the entire length af the front. This
panel was cut with the stripes run
ming crosswiss. while the balance OF
the gown showed the stripes running
In the opposite direction. There was
small divided collar of apple-green
panne velvet and the cuffs and pleat-
ed gtrdle were also fashioned from
the velvet. The small yoke showed
Just q glimpse OF princess lace and
this same lace was seen at the ends
OF the sleeves. Down the center
front. where the side portions over
Tapped the panel there was row
Of green velvet buttons and simulated
buttonholes made OF velvet-coversd
cord.
Tho chapeau worn with this CO.'S
tune was one Of the first early spring
models II was made OF the green
panne velvet and at the edge OF the
brtm WAS one row Of wide. fiat satin
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-30
FROCKS DESIGNED FOR
AFTERNOON AFFAIRS
Contrasting Materias-A Word Regarding the Combination
of Colors-The Popular Trimming

NEW YORK. Dec 30.--~This Is the
season OF afternoon functions and. as
natural result the season for ar
ternoon frocks. New York society
and that OF all the larger cities--will
be surfeited with afternoon teas, mu-
sicales, receptions and bridge par
ties from now until early spring. Then
In addition there will be the usual
matinees. Some particularly strik-
ing costumes have been designed fer
these Eemi-formal occasions, and no
where will more beautiful frocks be
displayed than those worn at the ma
tons capital. Miss Ruth st. Denis
annual Washington engagement
which IL always an event OF social
Importance. opens on next Monday
afternoon and at this occasion will
be seen some OF the seasons smart
est style creations
One Of the frocks designed for this
AFFAIR is shown in the first figure. II
was one Of the innumerable exam
Piles OF material combinations to be
seen on all sides, The two mate
rails used were rose cashmere and
bronze satin broeade. Az IL this un-
usual color scheme We're not start
ling enough of itself. "a further note
of color was introduced by tn. bands
OF royal blue satin which served as a
trimming. On the bodice these bands
outlined the little cverjacket. over
jacket" Is really a. misnomer for this
section was part of the waist and
It's edge was stitched fiat TO the tuck
ed upper and lower portions. The
small. round yoke was finished at
the neck with soft frill of Vicy
lace. The ends of the sleeves were
finished with four wide tucks and
there was deep crush girdle OF blue
satin. Flounce skirts of to-day are
quite different constructed from those
Of few seasons ago. The fiounce
line seems to he creeping higher
with each change of the weather, and
the skirt OF this little frock presented
another illustration Of this change.
The upper line was some distance
above the knees and was trimmed
with wide band of the blue satin.
Tho upper part of the skirt. which
was really but deep yoke. had fine
tueks extending TO about hip depth.
The fulness from these tucks was held
fiat into the fiounce. The lower edge
cleared the ground by at least three
inches. for the shorter length IL still
prevailing even IN evening frocks.
4 Favored Fabric.
Chailie is n fabric much used for
afternoon costumes this season. II
In soft and has excellent draping
qualities. and the New York shops
Offer II in an unlimited range OF col
oring and figure developments. Some
bordered challies are being shown
materials with the plain portion in
blue. brown. gray or black. and the
Persian, floral or conventional Dor
der design in a com binatien OF vivid
coloring. Bordered material IL re-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-30
HEART on0
'HOMEIAI.KS
,bUBUbW060l'

Reading is the portal to so much
pleasure that it IL by no means too
insignificant to make resolutions about.
II one doesn't read much, IL il well
10 resolve to read more. II CHE h
fond Of reading, II Is welt ri resolve
to get all the pleasure and profit pos
sible out OF ones reading.
This cannot he done by reading
haphazard. If one devours omnivor-
ously the bsst sellers as they are
cnronicled in the papers and nothing
else. headaches. case of nerves and
n general disgust with life will prob
ably be the only results. But books
chosen with discrimination win
broaden the outlook on life. give In
spiration and education.
Fiction, of course, one wants 10
read. but one should not read fiction
only. Among tho New Year resolves
should be one to take TAP some spe-
cial subject IN ones reading, such as
biography. wei, nature study, as Well
as general works. In the course or
d year. too. one should not only read
the worth while new fiction AS 1t
comes from the presses, but study
Of some one fiction writer is ENJOY
able and helpful. Toistoi. Ibsen,
Hardy. George Meredith and a score
Oh other notable writers will. any on-
OF them. yield bountifui harvest of
, eight II their books are read one
after another In the course of the
year. II gives a much better COM
prehension OF an authors style. pur-
pose and outlook on life to read all his
books in sequence in this way than II
one is read at one time and one at
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-30

aigrette was the only trimming. II
present indications can DO trusted,
simplicity OF trimming will be a mark
ed note in spring millinery.
The Separate Blouse
OF all the yaEaries of Dame Fash
ion none is more mysterious than her
avowed disapproval OF the three piece
suit. il Is only few seasons ago
that no woman felt n coat-suit cos
tune complete withou, "A blouse OF
the same color as her suit. Now such
com hlnatlons are considered in
wretched taste, and ones ingenuity
must be taxed for unusual color
schemes. Separate waists OF bright.
vivid colors are an excellent invest
ment FOR any woman. as coat suits
as rule, are of material OF darker
eoloring. The bright-colored waists
not only follow the decree of fash
lon. but ths note of color when
they add relieves a costume OF any
degree OF somberness, But when one
refers to a blouse of vivid color il
does not follow that it must be glar-
ing. Vivid eclcrs can be used with
excellent effect when they are cover
ed with the much-used transparent
fabrics. Some very handsome per-
lectly plain PEASANT blouses being
shown in the New York shops have
a foundation OF vivid green cerise,
orange or rei messaline covered with
an overblouse of royal blue, London
smoke. pearl gray or ecru transpar-
ency. Sometimes this transparency
Is wolfe. again 1t ia mlrquisette or
chiffon. and sometimes il is net.
One cannot have too many sepa-
rate waists---ir fact. the blouse for
wear with tailored suits plays a very
important part in the wardrobe OF
the well-dressed woman. No mat
ter what style coat Is worn. when IL
IL removed a smart blouse must show
itself and with the wide use of deep
waist is much in evidence, and. Of
course, must not be overlooked
Fer trimming, hand embroidery
continues to lead in popularity. There
is one thing to be remembered in
trimming with hand embroidery II
should appear to be made especially
for the gown which-it decorates.
Otherwise 1t defeats its own purpose
and effect and gives the same a2-
pearanco as the trimming which is
purchased by the yard and inferred.
turned and twisted to lit the gar
ment on which 1t is used. The in
PRODUCTION of hand embroidery on any
frock adds very materially to the
cost of making. but II one liz at all
handy with needle the expense can
be greatly reduced by doing the en-
broldery oneself. Some very hand
some trimming Is made with the use
of rope embroidery silk in coarse
chain stitch on filet net Beads are
seen introduced with hand
neutrality-suspicious. such trimming
in naturally suitable for use on for
mai costumes only.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-30
The
Circular Staircase.
MARY ROBERTS RINEHART
COPYRIGHT 1905 BY THE BoBBs- MERRILL COMPANY
COPYRIGHT 1908 BY THE BOBBS-MERRILL COMPANY
By MARY ROBERTS RINEHART

are aroused. She's doing nothing OF
the sort--and don't pinch my arm.
II You want something to do. go and
choke Thomas,
But at that moment Louise reused
from her stupor to cough. and at the
end OF the paroxism. as Rosie laid
her back. exhausted, she knew us.
That was all Halsey wanted: to him
consciousness was recovery. He
dropped on his knees beside the bed
and tried to tell her she WAS all
right. and we would hiring her around
in hurry. and how beautiful she
looked--only to break down utterly
and have stop. And at that / came
No-ffTy senses. and put him out.
This Instant" / ordered. az he
hesitated. And send Rosie here"
Ilo did not 20 far. He sat on the
top step of tn. stairs only leaving to
telephone for doctor. and getting
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-30
A Winter Nights Amusement.


each player IL requested to close his
eyes for a moment says Mary Daw-
son In Woman's Home Companion for
January. and a card. with the name Of
some familiar tune written on It. IL
pinned to his back. The object Is 20
see who will be the first to guess the
melody he bears and for the frsf three
correct guesses prizes are awarded.
The only guide that the player pos
sesses as to hts own tune Is the fact
that others hum II Az he approaches.
''The hostess keeps tablet ON which
each player II invited 10 register his
name and that Of the composition in
question AZ soon ~ ha has discovered
tho latter. Each guess IL numbered as
It II written down. but whether or not
he has been succsssful IL not dtvulged
70 any player until all have registered
their guesses. ~ this would destroy
the, excitemen. Of the game for the
rest.
ANY player II allowed TO change his
vote II he feels he has made a mis-
take. In which case tho second guess IL
registered In Z later place and the nrst
ono erased. This hrst guess, even II
tho correct one. no longer counts an an
answer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-30

finish straw braid. A .arxe black
aigrette was the only trimming. II
present indications can DO trusted,
simplicity OF trimming will be mark
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-30
Continual from Yesterday,

Continual from Yesterday
Halseg came up the stairs slowly.
looking rather Interested and inciin-
ed to be amused. For a moment he
could not see anything distinctly in
the darkened room: he stopped. gianc-
ed at Rosie and at me, and then his
eyes fell on tho restless head on the
pillow. l think he felt who II was
before he really saw her. he crossed
the room in couple OF stride and
bent over the bed.
LOUISE" he said softly: but she
did not reply. and her eyes showed
no recognition. Halsey was young.
and illness was new to him. He
straightcned himself slowly. still
watching her, and caught my arm. -
''She's DYING, Aunt Ray."kr said
hasssily. Dying. Why. She doesn't
know met 49,
Fudge" snapped. being apt TO
grow irritable when my sympsthies