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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-10-27
SYNOPSIS.

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Count al Rosini. the italian anbas-
eador. Is at dinner with diplomats when
2 messenger summons him to the enl-
asks for a ticket to the embassy ball:
The ticket Is made out In the name OF
Miss Isabel Thorne. Chief Campbell OF
the secret service. and Mr. Grimm. his
mead detective, are warned that plot Is
brewing in Washington, and Grimm goes
to the state ball for information. Ills at
eentiOn Is called to Miss Isabel Thorne,
VINO with her companion. disappears. A
shot Is heard and Senior Alvarez OF the
Mexican legation, Is found wounded.
Grimm Is assured Miss Thorne did IT; ne
visits her. demanding knowledge OF the
affair. and arrests Pietro Petrozinni. Miss
discuss q wonderful experiment Fifty
thousand dollars is stolen from the office
OF Senior Rodriguez, the minister from
Venezuela. and while detectives are In
vestigating the robbery Miss Thorne APP
pears as a guest OF the legation. Grimm
accuses her OF the theft: the money IL
restored, but a new mystery occurs In
the disappearance of Monsieur Boissegur
the French ambassador. Elusive Miss
Thorne resppears, bearing a letter which
states tina. the ambassador has been kid
mapped and demanding ransom. The am-
bassador returns and again strangely dis,
house In the suburbs. 1t Is discovered
that Pietro Petroxinni shot Senior Alvarez
end that he Is Prince d'Abruzzi. Grimm
figures in a mysterious jail delivery. He
orders both Miss Thorne and d'Abruzzi
TO leave the country: they are conveyed
60 New York and placed on q steamer
but return.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-10-27

one day Of the wonderful cures made
by Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound and decided to try it,
and 1t has made me well woman.
MY neighbors and friends declare il
had worked miracle for me. Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound ie
worth its weight in gold for women
during this period Of life. If it will
help others you may publish my
letter. Mrs. NATHAN B. CREATION,
81 N. Main Street, Natick, Mass.
The Change Of Life is the most criti-
cal period of a woman'S existence.
Women everywhere should remembel
that there is no other remedy known
to medicine that will so successfully
carry women through this trying
period as Lydia e. Pinkham's Vege.
table Compound
If You would like special advice
about your case write q cOnfiden-
tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham, al
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free.
and always helpful.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-10-27

capitol dome Things around him
grew hazy, vague. unreal, and then,
as If realizing that something was the
matter with him. he came to his feet
He took one step forward into the
space between the tables. reeled. at.
tempted to steady himself by holding
on to chair. then everything grew
black about him. and he pitched for.
ward on thesfioor His face was dead
white; his fingers moved a little. nerv-
ously. weakly. then they were still.
Several people rose at the sound
of the falling body, and the newcomer
hurried forward. His coat sleeve
caught the empty demi-tasse, as he
stopped. and swept 1t to the floor
where it was shattered. The head
waiter and another came pell-mell
and those diners who had risen came
more slowly.
What's the natter" asked the
head waiter anxiously.
Already the newcomer was support
ing Mr.. Grimm on his knee. and flick.
ing water in his face
Nothing serious, fancy" he an.
swered shortly. He's subject to
these little attacks"
What are they? Who Is her"
The stranger tore at Mr.. Grimm's
collar until it came loose, then he
fell to chafing the still hands.
He Is Mr.. Grimm, a government
employee know him. he answered
again. 81 imagine it's nothing more
serious than Indigestion.
A little knot had gathered about
them. with offers of assistance.
Waiter. hadn't you better send fol
physician" some one suggested.
I'm a physician the stranger pu,
in impatiently. Have some one call
cab. and I'll see that he's taken
home It happens that we live in the
same apartment house, just a few
blocks from here"
Obedient to the crisply spoken di
rections. cab was called, and i've
minutes later Mr.. Grimm. still insen
sible. was lifted into it. The stranger
took q seat beside him. the cabby
touched. his horse with a whip, and
the vehicle fell into the endless. NOV,
ing line.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-10-27
SHIFT
u Your Food Falls to Sustain You,
Change.

One sort Of diet may make person
respondent, depressed and blue and .
change to the kind of food the body
demands will change the whole thing.
A young woman from Phila. says:
For several years kept in a run
down, miserable sort of condition, was
depressed and apprehensive of trouble.
/ lost flesh in a distressing way and
seemed in perpetual sort of dreamy
nightmare. No one serious disease
showed. but the 'all-over' sickness was
enough.
Finally, between the doctor and IA
Their, ! was put on Grape-Nuts and
cream, as it was decided must have a
nourishing food that the body could
make use of.
The wonderful change that came
over me was not. like Jonah's gourd,
the growth Of a single night, yet It
came with a rapidjty that astonished
me.
During the first week gained in
weight. my spirits improved, and the
world began to look brighter and more
worth while.
"And this has continued steadily, till
now, after the use of Grape-Nuts for
only few weeks, am perfectly well.
feel splendidly. take lively interest in
everything, and am a changed person
In every way" Name given by Postum
Co., Battle Greek, Mich.
Read the little book, "The Road to
Weliviile." in pkgs. There's a reason
Ever read the above Ietter9 A new
enc appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true and full Of human
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-10-27
THE OYSTER SEASON.

spindIed oysters.-Drain a quart
OF oysters from their liquor and handle
each one. to be sure there are no bits
OF shell to cause discomfort; then dry
between the folds of q towel. Cut
pieces of bacon half the size OF the
oysters and arrange the oysters and
bacon In alternate layers on wooden
skewers, being careful to pierce the
hare muscle Of the oyster. Place in
q hot pan and bake until the bacon Ia
done. Serve a skewer on a slice of
toast to each person. The oyster
liquor may be heated and poured over
the toast just before serving.
Supreme Oysters.--Melt two table
spoonfuls Of butter and fry until a
yellow color. two tablespoons Of
minced onion; add four tablespoonful
OF -four and when well blended half
cup each Of cream. chicken stock and
oyster liquor. Season with salt. cay.
enne and nutmeg. Cook five minutes.
then add half cup OF finely cut chick
en-. the yolks Of three eggs wen beat
en-; when thick. COOL Parboil a pint
OF oysters dry and cover each with
the chicken mixture. dip in egg and
crumbs and fry in hot fat. Serve on
hot dish. garnish with lemon and
parsley.
Oyster Soup Amsterdam Style
Clean. pick over and chop one quart
OF oysters. parboil. drain and add to
the liquor enough water to make a
quart. Brown three tablespoonfuls Of
butter and add three and half ia
blespoonfuls Of -four. Pour on gradu-
ally. stirring constantly the oyster
liquor. Let simmer half hour. Sea-
son with salt. paprika. celery salt. and
just before serving add a cup Of
cream.
Oysters are valuable In the diet. as
they add to the favors and variety and
are easily digested.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-10-27

How to Be Immortal.

Only one-cell animals which have no
differentiation are immortal and never
grow old. Physical. immortality. death.
less youth is possible but you must
be an infusorian or a yeast plant to
attain It. and one wouldn't even be
clam or jellyfish for the price. The
process has no limits any more than
It has beginnings. Life Is Just that
one-third dying that two-thirds nay
live. whether 1t be the single cell or
the body.-Dr. Woods Hutchinson In
Hampton's.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-10-27
CHAPTER xx-lcontinusd.l

"Your paper?'' he inquired courte-
ously.
Mr.. Grimm was still gazing dream
lily out of the window.
4 beg pardon" insisted the new
conner pleasantly. He folded the pa
per once and replaced it on the table.
One hand fingered for just the frac-
tion Of a moment above Mr.. Grimm's
coffee-cup.
Aroused by the remark. Mr.. Grimm
glanced around.
"Oh. thank you" he apoiogized
hastily. Il didn't hear you at first.
Thank you"
The newcomer nodded. smiled and
passed on, taking seat two or three
tables down.
Apparently this trifling courtesy had
broken the spell of reverie. for Mr..
Grimm squared around to the table
again. drew bis coffee-cup toward him,
and dropped in the single lump of
sugar. He idly stirred it for mo-
ment. as his eyes turned again toward
the open window. then he lifted the
tiny cup and emptied it.
Again he sat motionless for a long
time, and thrice the newcomer. only
few feet away. glanced at him mar
rowly. And now. it seemed, PEI
cIlisr drowsiness was overtaking Mr.
Grimm. Once he caught himself nod
ding and raised his head with jerk.
Then he noticed that the arc lights in
the street were webbing curiously.
and be tell to wondering why that sin.
srsrkled at the apex of the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-10-27
Metaphor Resented.

Did | understand you to say. sir"
said Col Stilwell. "that>you regarded
that orators remarks as moonshine?"
That's what ! said." replied the
critical person
We'll. sir. do not wish to seem
captious. but when It comes to com.
pairing that line of talk with a noun.
tain product for whose vigorous quail.
ties have a large degree OF respect.
must say that your efforts to be com
pIimentary. sir. go entirely too far
Washington Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-10-27
PIES GALORE.

The time draws near when the
mince meat for the time-honored day
Thanksgiving must be prepared.
In each family the cherished recipe is
carefully read and materials gathered,
and, strange to say. there Is no mince
meat which tastes quite like that ..that
mother used to make" Here are a few
which are handed down, and those
who have no cherished one, may per-
haps find one which sounds good:
Mix all the following ingredients to-
gether and cook slowly two hours:
Three pounds of lean beef cooked and
finely chopped: two pounds OF suet
chopped. three quarts Of good, tart ap-
pies finely chopped: three pounds OF
raisins, seeded: two pounds OF cur
rants. three pounds of citron cut In
pieces, half cup each of candied lem
on and orange peel chopped, a half
cup Of lemon Juice. the same OF or
ange juice, two tablespoonfuls Of salt,
four cups of brown sugar. one cup Of
coffee (liquid). two cups of sweet
cider. teaspoonful each Of cloves and
allspice, two teaspoonfuls of cinnamon
and cup Of jelly and three cups OF
the liquor in which the meat was
cooked.
Mlnce Pie Meat.--Cook together four
pounds Of lean beef and two pounds Of
suet cooked; chop and take twice the
amount of chopped baldwin apples.
Add three chopped ounces. three
pounds of brown sugar. two cups Of
molasses. two quarts of cider. four
pounds of raisins, three pounds Of cur
rants. half pound of citron finely
cut. quart of stock in which the
meat was cooked, tablespoonful each
Of cinnamon. mace and cloves. two
grated nutmegs and salt to taste.
Cook all together two hours. except
the cider. which Is added at the last.
Mock Mince PIe.-Roil four milk
crackers, add one and a half cups Of
sugar. cup Of molasses. third OF q
cup of lemon juice, one cup of raisins.
half cup Of butter and two WELL
beaten eggs; salt to taste. Bake with
two crusts. This makes two pies.
Iekk.- M~,es.eN-.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-10-27
Woman's Long Buggy Ride

menced their Journey at Moose Jaw
Canada. following the death OF her
husband. who ieft them in destitute
condition. Their nearest relative re-
sided at Wheeler, in South Dakota
A span OF ponies were nitched TO a
single seated top buggy which con.
tanned the incther ana her tour chill.
dren. one girl OF eleven. BOY OF
nine. a girl Of seven and baby o:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-10-27
CHAPTER XXI.
A slip Of PAPER.

When the light of returning con
seriousness finally pierced the black
lethargy that enshrouded him, Mr..
Grimm's mind was a chaos of vagrant,
absurd fantasies; then slowly. slowly,
realization struggled back to its own,
and he came to know things. First
was the knowledge that he was lying
dat on his back. on couch, 1t
seemed: then. that he was IN the dark
Ian utter. abject darkness. And firal-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-10-27
Appreciated the 1'Posie"

the gift OF tiny petal As they filed
out Of the door. each little waif
clutched his treasure tightly In his
small hand. while he murmured softly
to himself the name. pity wose, pit.
ty wose."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-10-27
The Awakening.

Dignified mother of prospective
bride Ito social editor)-And little
Dorotha. sister of the bride, who Is to
be flower girl, will be dressed like q
Dresden shepherdess, with golden
crook festooned with rosebuds and.
Young voice from the stairway
Ma. where is the washrag?-Judge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-10-27

|OI NE before i GEl00
Lydia e. Pinkham'a
Veg ia BILE Com
pound. I was in such
Ia nervous condition
II could not keep
|s till. M " Ii m b &
were cold, / had
creepy sensations.
and ] could not sleep
nights. / was finally
told by two phys.
|icians that / also
had a funnOr T read
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-10-27
Mrs. Sarah Conner With Four Chill
dren Drives 900 Miles In
Six Weeks.

A strenuous overland journey mas
Just been completed by Mrs Saran
Conner and her four small children
who after trip In a dilapidated buggy
OF 500 miles have arrived at Wheeler.
8, D., their destination
Mrs. Conner and her children com
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-10-27
Expert chefs on vessels.

The term son of q sea cook" Is no
longer title OF reproach. The highly
paid specialist who presides over the
kitchens is chef with an information
al reputation.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-10-27

- Of a pie,
The juicy smell the spice and taste.
You must be patient till the fiery core 10
cool.
Then bite q little deeper than the crust.
Unless some sweetness at the bottom
Who cares for all the crinklins of the
pie.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-10-27
Not II He Knew IL.

That's nice little game you
played on that girl in not showing up
at the church when you were to be
married to her"
well. It wasn't tie game"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-10-27

EdIt0r-I am Obliged 70 decline your
poem with thanks. am very sorry.
but
Poet-But what?
Editor-The management insists mp
on my declining all poems that way.
you know.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-10-27

It's all right to get out your little
hammer-when you have occasion TO
drive uails.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-10-27
WHAT
| WENT
THROUGH
Before taking Lydia E. Pinkham'a
Vegetable Compound.

Natick, Mass. -'T cannot express
what went through during the change
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-10-27
|Z1eK CHEN
|gABINET

ling because roses have thorns.
Let Is be thankful that thorns have
roses
we need never bear more than one kind
OF trouble at a time. Some people bear
tnree kinds-all they have had. all they
Well he was brave man who Inrst
did eat an oyster.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-10-27

Many big gun is smooth bore.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-10-27
By JACQUES +


1T 1908 By TIE ASSOCIATED SUNDAY MAGAZINES
1T 1909 By THE BOBB5 fERRILL COMPANY
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-08-19
TRUNKS and BAGGAGE Handled
Where Opportunity. Awaits.

They tell us the opportunities for
bright men are to be found in big
towns. especially for bright profess
sional men, such as lawyers, doctors
and preachers. But consider this
comment of Mayor Gaynor on the
late E. M. Shepard, uttered in the
small city of Waterbury, Conn:
HE was an extraordinary man
II he had lived in Waterbury or
any smaller town he would have at
tanned high place in the state or
s1ation. But his lot was cast in Il
larger community, where mediocrity,
and even ignorance and corruption
were constantly advanced to polite
al station, instead Of honesty, abil-
ity and excellence"
Like many of Gaynor's sayings,
this is an original view, contrary to
accepted opinion But isn't it true
that the men who get to the front
in city life are the "serviceable"
sort who take orders and do the
dirty work of corporations?
The leaders of the French revolu-
ton came mostly from rural France.
Perhaps the new leadership in Amer
lea will come from the soil rather
than the pavement.
At any rate, ambitious young men
may well consider the shrewd com
ment Of Mayor Gaynor on the career
of Shepard. Shreveport Times.
Il
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-08-19
The Credit System.

An exchange truthfully remarks:
Zone Of the evils of the credit sys-
tenn which has become SO securely
is the tendency to buy things on
credit at prices far above what would
be paid if bought for cash. OF course
time purchases, or articles bought
on the installmenmt plan of pay
ment, should be at higher price
than cash purchases, but many peo-
pie are induced to buy things on
credit, and pay a double price, who
would not buy the same article at
any price and pay cash.
''The latest and most extensive
means of Fleeing the farmers, since
lightning rods, sewing machines,
ETC., have been worked to the limit,
is the selling of ranges or kitchen
stoves worth not over $50 to $40 ut
SIS each.
1.-THE good women in the farm
homes need these rangess and we
would not say one word against their
a reasonable business basis. The
ranges must be paid for sometime
and since we have done without
them all these years, would it not
be the part of wisdom to put off
buying them until the time set for
paying for them in these time pur-
chases? Then, with about half the
money the same range can be
bought and the balance used for the
purchase of other conveniences
needed just as badly as the range.
eve are simply appealing for COM
mon business sense in dealing with
proposition and protesting against
the payment of too much for these
ranges.
'.The agents who sell these ran
ges are glib takers and slick sales
men, but even if you really need a
range we advise that you invite Mr..
Agent to go along to other fields
and buy your range for cash, if pos
sible, but if credit is a necessity, of
your local merchant and save money
for yourself, while giving your local
merchant and neighbor a reasonable
profit"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-08-19
The Rice Outlook.

The new rice year, which starts
on August Is, opens with the rough
market unusually low for the open
ing, and little doing in clean. At
first glance the situation does not
look encouraging, but a little study
of conditions develops reassuring
features. The carryover is not a
dangerous element in the situation,
the acreage is smaller than last year,
and the Department Of Agriculture
estimates indicate a material reduc-
ton in the production, while it is
reasonable to believe that consump-
ton has increased. The high prices
of potatoes, beans, grits, and other
competitors of rice should strengthen
the position of the cereal.
While the government crop report
indicates a reduction in acreage of
about $1,000, the reduction is mater
tally increased by the July estimate
of the Rice Growers Association of
Arkansas, which places the 1911
acreage in Arkansas at $1,000 acres
which is about 10000 acres short CT
the government estimate.
UuuGF udUe u August Ii, bSIudl u
& Grima, New Orleans commission
merchants, sent out to their custom
ers the following circular letter:
"From our own observation and
knowledge, also from the reliable
information furnished us by our Gus
toners and friends from the lower
river parishes and Teche country,
we are of the opinion that the re-
duction in acreage of the RICE crop
this season is at least 40 per cent,
in the above sections. To this re-
duction must be added the further
reduction resulting from the yield,
which is, generally, very disappolnt-
ing on the river and Teche country
this season.
.In view of the above shortage in
the river crop it is difficult to I'M
derstand the low prices prevailing
at this day in our rice market. Our
opinion is that the price of our
rice should improve, and that, IN the
early future; for as soon as buyers
realize the existing condition OF the
river rice crop, there is no doubt
that a great improvement in price
must follow. Crowley Signal.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-08-19
Ten Commandments for Wives.

Maurice Maeterlinck first became
Shakespeare, says the Houston Chron-
icle. Since the publication of his
early mystical plays he has develop
ed into a writer of wonderful spir-
itual and scientific suggestiveness.
Mr. Maeterlinck has a wife who used
to be an actress, Georgette Leblanc,
lady who, from the charm and
strength of her own personality,
should prominently figure in the BIZ
ography of her distinguished hus-
band, who has come to be ranked
as one of the foremost writer's of
our time. Recently Nine Maeter-
linck issued a warning to wives
which might have been given the
title, had it not already been used,
OF How to Be Happy, Though Mar
ried."
This advice to mems better halves
takes the shape of ten command
ments, which are as follows:
l. Never allow hirelings to tend
your husband in what concerns his
bodily welfare
2. See that his clothes are ready
each day and befitting the season
of the year.
3. Assume the qualities of a ba-
rometer, that you may foresee the
electric disturbances which visit
every menage.
4. When your husband is in bad
temper, don't develop similar symp-
toms, but when he is merry initiate
him unfailingly.
5. Don't fondle him before meal
time-kisses to a hungry man are
as soap bubbles to a parched throat.
D. Use your tongue only in agree
ment; disapproval is best expressed
with the eyes.
T. If your husband has the govt,
don't insist on walking.
s. If you wish to convince him
that you are a better actress than
Bernhardt and spright1ier dancer
than Pavlowa, show him that you
are better cook than Escoffler.
g. A wife's duties are, among
others, to smooth over domestic tiffs
"a man never admits he is in the
wrong-to attend to the household
finances, and to have an eye for the
week after next.
10. Finally, never lost sight of
the fact, in making all these sacri-
fees, that, if a man supports the
family, woman is his superior in
far more ways than he is hers.