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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-07-16

Cute little children's bonnets are OF
shirred cretonne. while others are a
combination OF straw and cretonne.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-07-16

Handbags of black satin with mono
grams and mountings OF gold are used.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-07-16

The newest wrinkle In gloves Is to
put colored embroidery on the back
OF them.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-07-16

One-piece dresses OF fine twilled
serge are as popular as ever.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-07-16

A note of contrasting color 10 given
to pongee frocks and suits by using
red buttons and red embroidery.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-07-16

MRS. Larccque, accompanied by Mr..
ma Mrs. Uric Larocque, OF Alfred,
lnt., are visiting Terence O'Boyle, No.
ia Porter-st Mrs. Loracque will
ieaVe Saturday evening for Onaway,
TO be the guest of the Rev. FIR. Alban
for few days.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-18

The Only American Whose Birthday
is q Legal Holiday in All the States.
He left an estate valued at about
100000.
He was the first and only President
chosen unanimously.
He never made set speech dur
ing his long public career.
He exercised the veto power twice
in the eight years Of his Presidency.
He had light blue eyes, verging on
gray, and his hair was dark brown.
He was six! feet and two inches
high and had large hands and feet.
His face showed marks from the
effect of an attack of smallpox.
He was very good horseman and
fond Of riding, racing, driving and
hunting.
His Farewell Address," published
September 10. 1896, is one eaof the
most profound documents ever
penned by an American.
He was a member of the Masonic
order, which, in his day, was the. lead
ing, if not the only secret society.
He was fond Of instrumental music,
especially the harp. on which his step
daughter. Eleanor Parke GUSTS, was
a skilled performer.
Though he was childless himself
more than 500 representatives Of the
genuine Washington stock are living.
He loved animals and his horses
and dogs were all fine blooded stock.
Lotteries were common In his day
and he was frequent investor. He
also bet when playing cards. Of which
he was fond.
His mouth was large and he had a
habit of clinching his jaws WHEN in a
serious mood.
He had portraits Of himself painted
by Peale. Wright. Ramage, Trumbull,
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something more important-the art
of mastering his temper. He soon
found that courage, swiftness, dexter
ity we're all necessary, but that the
man with the uncontrolled temper
was always defeated He once said to
Lance: Ever since was little boy,
/ have never lost my temper before
my mother or any woman. 1t would
be ungentlemanly." To this Lance
replied: Well. son, go little farth-
er. If you can do so out of respect
for your mother. then, out of respect
for yourself. always keep your tenn
per-"
Life at Greenaw3y Court was filled
with just such sports as boys dearly
love hunting. fishing. riding, asso-
citation with two old soldiers who de-
lighted in telling their adventures to
the eagerly listening boy beside them.
and little real defending of them
selves against the Indians, who at
tackled the house one night. George
was a natural woodsman ana hunter.
No art or craft of the woods. known
to white man or Indian. was unknown
to him, and his knowledge always re-
suited in full game bag whenever
he allowed himself a day in the
woods. At Greenaway Court George
had much of his favorite sport, and
on one occasion shot a big black bear,
measuring over five feet from snout
Ito tail. Lance, who had learned the
art of curing in the woods. soon had
the pelt in excellent condition to be
presented to Georges mother.
Billy. the faithful black boy, who
accompanied George everywhere. pre-
ferred the life at Mount Vernon, for,
as he said. dee amt no Injuns at
Mount Vernon and de black folks git
jes' as good whites in de kitchen as
de white folks--tuckey an grady, an
all de puddin' dat's lef' over, plenty
of 'lasses and heaps o. good tings."
Georges boyhood passed rapidly
away. occupied as he was with mans
responsibilities. The young man
Washington, the master OF Mount
Vernon, to which he succeeded upon
his brothers death; the soldier Wash
ington, the statesman Washington,
the President Washington, were but
ythe boy Washington developed. In
ali these stations he applied the sarqe
intelligence. the same spirit - the
spirit Of Justice. gentleness. chivalry,
truth and piety
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George Washington
@ O. . Boy q .

hour. George was courteous but de-
termined, and politely but firmly re-
fused to give up his commission. 1t
was the dearest wish of his heart. His
mother, ever self-controlled and strong
in her reserve. broke down and plead
ed with her son to give up the sea.
George in a fash saw the mother love
and was overpowered He waited a
minute to subdue the ache in his
heart before he replied, Mother, I
will give up my commission"
George always had a passion for
things military, and learned much OF
French military tactics from Lord
Fairfax's bodyguard, Lance, while Wis
iting Lord Fairfax at Greenaway
Court, in Virginia.
Lance also taught George to fence,
and the future great man afterward
admitted that in addition to MASTER
ing the gentlemanly art, he mastered
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-18

Savage. Sharpless. G. Stuart and
Others, of which no one can be ac-
copied as entirely satisfactory.
He was a hearty eater, and at times
drank deep. but never to the point of
excess. He always served wine at
meals.
He was a moderate wine drinker.
but did not use tobacco. although he
raised 1t for export.
Like Lincoln. he was fond of the
theatre, and attended whenever he
had the opportunity
He could swear with surprising
vigor and earnestness, and at times
was known to get into towering fits
of anger.
He was always in doubt as to his
own ability and was never adverse to
receiving advice from friends.-St.
Paul Globe.
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SAVING. FISH AFTER FLOODS.
Government Employees in oveffloN
ed Land Of Mississippi Valley.

government employees IN OtefuQN-
ed Land Of Mississippi Valley.
When brooks, streams and p0nds
become dry most fishes de-" said
Francis B. Brennan or Philadelphia.
Some kinds, however, like eels
and catfish. are able to survive for
considerable time by borrowing
into the wet or moist bottom, which
may be quite dry at the surface. This
is particularly true of some tropical
fishes found in regions subject 20
drought, where it is a matter iof
common observation that pond de-
preston that has been baked by the
suns rays for days or weeks will
Immediately after heavy rainfall
afford good fishing.
THE ability of certain tropical
fishes to endure drought and to re-
main out of the water for long
time in the markets depends on the
possession of an accessory gill on
the under side of each gill cover, by
means of which oxygen may be taken
directly from the atmosphere. Fail
ure to notice dead fish after the dry
ing out of brooks or ponds simply
means that birds and four footed
beasts. often night providers, have
been there first.
Zone Of the most important lines
Of work carried on by the fisheries
branch of the Government Is the
rescue of food and game fishes from
the overfowed lands in the Mississ-
ippi Valley. After the floods sab
side shallow pools are left that are
wholly disconnected from the
streams, and in these the fishes
gradually perish as the drying OF the
pools progresses BY sending men
to seine these pools the Government
each year saves and returns to pub
lie waters hundreds of thousands Of
valuable fishes. Washington Her.
aid.
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POWDER RECIPE.

The lice powder used in the poul-
try department at Cornell, besides
several other stations, Is made as fol.
lows: Three parts gasoline and one
part crude carbolic acid, mix these
together, and stir in gradually and
thoroughly enough plaster paris to
take up all the moisture. When
enough plaster has been added, the
mixture should be dry. pinkish-
brown powder, having fairly strong
carbolic odor, and a rather less Of
gasoline" II only enough of the plas-
ter has been used to soak the LIQUID.
It will prove to be lice killer.
By taking lice infected fowl,
working the powder well through the
feathers. then ia about minute, stir
the feathers mp with the fingers. and
shake the fowl over clean piece OF
paper orSlight cloth. The number of
dead and dying lice found will be an
object lesson. Coal oil may be used
In place OF the gasoline.
For q liquid killer, to apply to
roosts. nests. etc. use one part crude
carbolic acid to three parts coal-oii.
Insist on getting the crude acid, not
the purified product The tar oil and
tar bases are the main death to
lice" of the acid. and these are re-
fined away.
Don't try to see how small an
amount Of grain or feed you can
winter the poultry on: feed generous
Iy and note the returns. OFTEN just
q small increase in the amount of
feed win mean several dozen more
eggs. and these extra eggs will per
haDs. balance the scale on the right
side for your poultry keeping.
It is as poor policy to stint ON the
poultry feed. as it is to slimp on
tho milk cows rations. and you know
the answer to that.-E. c., in the In
diana Farmer.
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SUCCESS WITH POULTRY.

No success can be, obtained with
poultry unless the fowls are kept
comfortable. A fowl drenched with
rain is not comfortable. A man
caught in the rain storm can change
his clothing and thus save catching
cold, but fowl must allow her cloth
ing to dry on her. No fowl can
stand constant exposure to inclement
weather. and the more we protect
them the better will DE the results.
Farmers Home Journal.
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NOTES.

Clean out the nest boxes and burn
the old straw.
Pullets that do not lay in January
re not of great worth.
Start right by getting better hens;
Sud right by keeping them better.
There will be more eggs where
cracked oyster~hell is not lacking.
Your drinking fountains should be
furnished with pure. clear water each
lay. Nothing is more apt to commu-
nicate diseases than impure water.
Fowls love to thrash out a bundle
Of wheat or oats. and It does one
good to step around to the door OF
the poultry house and listen to the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-18
canada,s FueI Problem.

One OF the most serious PROPOSE
tons for the people of Canada to
solve is the fuel supply of the fa-
ture. Not pound of coal Of any
kind has ever been discovered in
the province of Ontario. In the older
part of the province the timber is
practically exhausted. The grotesque
looking stump fences, the last re
mains of the once gigantic pine for.
ests. are now being replaced with
wire fences and the stumps convert
ed into fuel for the furnace and
stove.
Hard coal is 40 per cent. higher
than it was ten years ago and the
supply of late years is not equal to
the demand during part Of the long
severe winter. This condition of at
fairs has caused many experiments
to be made during the last decade
to convert the inexhaustible peat
Dogs into fuel for domestic use.
Hundreds of thousands of dollars
have been expended in perfecting
machinery to dry and manufacture
the crude boys into brick fos fuel.
1t is alleged that one firm In Mon
treal alone lost $3S0,OOO in trying to
solve the difficult problem OF manu-
featuring peat fuel-Chicago News.
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THE LOOKS OF THINGS.

It adds to the joy of farming to
have shout one stock and other crea-
tares that please the eye.
never thought so much about this
As I did when one year good friend
( whom we were visiting gave us sit
ting of Buff Plymouth Rocks eggs. We
had been keeping brown and white
Leghorns, which you know are pretty
Mighty hens. We had hard work to
keep them within bounds at the times
Of the year when it seemed necessary
to give them close quarters. must
confess that did not particularly en-
Joy having them around.
But those buff chicks just fitted
into my trend OF life. Their slower,
steadier motions, their rather So
ciable qualities and even their soft
colors appealed to me more than any
other hen we ever had had And
1t WIS great deal easier for me to
care for those hens than it ever had
been for the white ones.
A friend of mine has more than
once told me that he likes "The
white and black spots OF the Hol
stein cows better than any other col
ors he ever found in cattle. And he
is gathering such stock about him
and ! believe he win succeed better
with them than he would with cat
tie which do not In this way strike
his fancy.
The reason for this I believe to
be that we do like to care for things
that please the eye and in other
ways meet our ideas of beauty and
usefulness. 1t is only the other day
that ! read an article in the paper
stating that the doctor who was call
ed to treat a lady for a serious ner-
vous rouble. Immediately ordered a
change In the color of the paper on.
one Of the rooms Of the house. 1t
was done and the trouble was at an
end.
Certain colors for a house attract
rs more than do others. Those col
ors harmonic best with our tempera-
ment: and we will do well to study
this part of our farm life more than
we do. II by having about us stock.
or poultry that pleases the eye we
are led to give better care. nothing
Is surer than that this will add to our
happiness and success on the farm.
The nervous man ought. not to have
much to do with horses or cows or
even hens that are quick In motion
and likely to get as nervous as he
Is. Better by. fai go little slower.
The thing for such man to do is
to get around him the slow-moving
heavy horses and thsss large, steady
Holsteins or some similar breed of
stock No swfft-msnning Leghorn
hens, but the more quiet Rocks or
Wyandottes should be his choice,
Does this seem foolish? 1t is by
no means SO. Success on the farm
turns on smaller things than this. It
becomes US to con suit our taste and
defer to our personal likes and dis
likes in all such matters. 1t may
mean quiet, peaceful contented lives,
or 1t may mean lives chained to the
rock. Edgar L. Vincent in the Farm
ers' Home Journal.
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per and Aunt sukey. to be near his
Dung master.
George seems to have had few
faults. We know him as truthful.
punctual. systematic, executive. ten
der and brave. To his mother he was
an ideal son. At one time he was giv-
en- commission on board His Majes-,
TVS ship the Bellona. He obtained it
through his half-brother Laurence,
and his friend, Admiral Vernon.
When his mother was appraised Of it
she and her SOP had 9 serious hair
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-18
A NOTABLE DOCUMENT.
A Regimental Discharge Bearing the
Signature Of Washington.


Signature Of Washington.
w. H. Green, of Mount Vernon, Ill,
has in his possession an autograph
order and letter issued by General
Washington In 1777, discharging
Morris famous Light Horse Cavalry
and commencing the work done by
them, 1t reads, says the Chicago In
ter-Ocean, as follows:
1.-THE Philadelphia troop Of light
horse, under the command of Captain
Morris, having performed their tour
Of duty. are discharged for the pes
emit.
II take this opportunity of return
ing my sincere thanks to the captain
and to the gentlemen who composed
the troop for the many essential SER
vices which they have rendered to
their country, and to me personally.
during the course Of this severe cam
paign.
Though composed of gentlemen Of
fortune, they have shown a noble ex-
ample of discipline and subordina-
ton, and in several actions have
shown a spirit of bravery which will
ever do honor to them, and will ever
be gratefully remembered by me.
Given at headquarters at Norris
town, this twenty-third day of Janu-
airy, 1777.
C. WASHINGTON.
This order is written ON parchment
paper used In early colonial days.
and, though yellow with age, is well
preserved and perfectly legibIe. 1t
was found few days ago by Mrs. Re-
becca Galbraith. of Shiloh township,
while hunting through some old pa
pers which were once the property OF
her grandfather, Virginian. who
lived during the Revolutionary per-
iod,. and who. 1t is thought. was a
member Of the Light Horse troop. SO
warmly commended by Washington
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George Washington Said:

Against the insidious wiles Of
foreign influence the jealousy of a
free people ought to be constantly
awake" M
1T is our true policy to steer clear
of permanent alliances with any por-
ton Of the foreign world"
'sThe great rule OF conduct for us
in regard to foreign nations is to have
with them as little political connec-
tion as possible.
There can be no greater error
than to expect or calculate upon real
favors from nation to nation"
why, by Interviewing our destiny
with that Of any part of Europe, en-
tangle our peace and prosperity in
the tolls of European ambition, rival
ship. interest. hhnor or caprice?'
'sThe name American must always
exalt the just pride of patriotism
ITO the efficacy and permanency
of your union government for the
whole is Indispensable"
Every attempt to ALLEVIATE any por-
ton of our country from the rest
should be Indignantly frowned upon. !"
Let US impart all the blessings
we possess, or ask for ourselves, to
the whole family of mankind"
Let us erect a standard to which
the good and honest may repair"
IT'S substantially true that virtue
or morality is necessary spring of
popular government
Labor to keep alive in your breast
that little spark Of celestial fire, con-
science"
.'It is incumbent upon every person
OF every description to contribute to
his country's welfare
1T would be repugnant to the vital
principles of our government virtual
ly to exclude from public trusts tall
ents and virtues unless accompanied
by wealth"
Give such encouragements to our
own navigation as will render our
commerce less dependent on foreign
bottoms"
II have enever made an appoint
ment from a desire to serve friend
or relative"
in contemplating the causes which
may disturb our Union, 1t occurs as a
matter of serious concern that any
ground should have been furnished
for geographical Determinations
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wv the soldier, the statesman
ard the President, but very
little Of George Washington the boy.
His boyhood will prove interesting
and at the same time helpful to boys
who are striving to make something
of themselves.
George Washington was born on a
plantation Of 1900 acres called Wake
field in Westmoreland County. Va,
sixty-five miles below Washington
city, on the Potomac.
Mary Ball, Washington's mother,
was mother worthy Of her splendid
son. She had spent some years of
her girlhood at the home OF her broth
er, Joseph Ball. at Cookham, in Berk-
shire, England, where Augustine
Washington, Georges father, happen
) ing to be in England upon affairs con-
nected with his property. met her.
She was regarded as a belle and beau
ty. and had many admirers in Vir-
ginia as well as in England. Angus
tine Washington was considered one
of the handsomest men of his day,
and was a widower, with two boys, at
the time of his marriage to Mary
Ball Twelve years later Mary Wash
ington was left a widow, with Ave
children, George, Betty, Samuel, John
and Charles. and two stepsons.
George evidently merited his moth
er's love, for he was in all things a
dutifu1 and upright SON. Even for
that time. when children were most
respectful to their parents, he was re-
markedly deferential to them. His
fathers death. and the placing Of hon.
ors ri the Oldest SON upon him, made
him even more manly and dignified.
NeaFe told that; at fifteen George ives
a splendid specimen of young man
hood. Life In the open air, healthy,
athletic exercise, clean, wholesome
living had added their charms to the
splendid physique and graceful man
aegS he had inherited from his father.
AT fifteen he was head of the house
held at Ferry Farm, read family
prayers night and morning, presided
at the table. was obeyed by his broth
ers, worshiped by his sister. and con-
suited by his mother, herself an adj
mfrable manager and woman of bust
ness.
When Lord Fairfax, an old ac-
quaintance of Mrs. Washington's in
her English days, called at Ferry.
Farm to renew his association with
her he was visibly impressed with
George, whom he subsequently came
to love.
When introduced to his mothers
distinguished visitor George present.
ed a most pleasing appearance. He
had dressed himself in his best, in
honor Of his guest. wearing coat and
knee breaches Of dark blue cloth, wo-
ven and dyed at home. His waist
coat was of white brocade, made from
his mothers wedding gown. His shoe
buckles and knee buckles were very
elegant ones. having been his faith
ems His blonde hair was made into
Hllib tied with a black ribbon, while
under his arm he carried a smart
three-cornered hat, for the hat played
prominent part in the ceremonious
bows Of the period. His dog, beau
tiful iong-eared setter. Rather, was
always at his side, while crouchfng
somewhere near was the black boy
Billy. who adored George, and would
defy Mrs. Washington's threats and
1rowns and the beatings of Uncle Jas
Children venerate the Father Of Their
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CONDITION OF THE BIRD.

The comb is the best indicator OF
the condition of bird. A bright red
comb denotes good health, while q
purplish-red comb is a sign that some
thing is wrong. and as the disease
developes and progresses, the comb
will gradually lose its color and fin.
ally turn almost white. Proper food
and care will insure perfect health
and consequent bright red combs. If
the birds have been bred right.
Farmers Home Journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-18

1t is quite possible that in fifty
years consumption will be practically
unknown In this country.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-02-18

Washington's Birthday.
Run the flags up, every one,
Fly the old red, white and blue,
All to honor Washington,
Good and brave and true.
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George, Sr.-''Why did you chop
down that cherry tree with your little
Ratchet, George?"
George, Jr.-"B Because / couldn't
find the axe, father"
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What Would Happen.
Had Washington fourished to-day
We all of US certainly feel
The cherry tree would have beer smashed
BY means of an automobile
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EGGS BY WEIGHT.

China is ahead Of the times in the
method Of selling eggs. There hen
fruit is not sold by the piece or
dozen, but by the pound. The rea-
sons why they are not bought by the
piece are the labor Of counting such
large numbers, and the disputes over
the count. inseparable from such a
method where millions of eggs are in
volved in single deal. 1t might be
well for Americans to adopt this
method, for then the producers OF
large and small eggs would share
equally in the price. Farmers Home
Journal,
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merry chatter while the fowls are dig
ging in the straw.
Don't you think turkeys would pay
you? Suppose you try trio anyway.
II YOU do they ought to be purchased
very soon. SO they will settle down
and feel at home before the laying
season opens.
One OF the best things about feed
ing cracked corn is that it takes the
hens longer to find it all Work Is
what they need this time of year. So
cracked corn is good thing.
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" re all know a great deal about
Nav George Washington, the man,
wv the soldier, the statesman
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Children venerate the Father Of Their
Country.