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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-16
TINE PIECE
Cantonese Still Content With
Archaic Water Clock.
Among the Quaint Survivors Of An
other Age Is This Primitive
Form Of Time Register
and Hour Glass.

Canton, China Threading the mar
row, dark, winding streets of Canton
1t is easy for the traveller to imagine
that he has been suddenly transported
into some forgotten century. There
is no large city visited by the tourist
that is so entirely native in its aspect
that is SO entirely immersed in its
own peculiar civilization. Canton
looks practically the same today as
it must have looked nearly six cen
turtles ago when the celebrated Vene-
tian adventurer, Marco Polo, visited
it and wrote his vivid descriptions Of
its many curiosities Among the
quaint suryivals of another age the
famous water clock must take prom
inent place. This is primitive form
Of time register and hour glass
worked by water.
To visit it the stranger makes his
way along the picturesque and crowd
ed street of the double gateway in
the old city Here are the largest
and most fashionable book stores, and
it is this street that Is the most
favorable haunt of the literati The
double gateway itself pierces sec
ton of very fine old wall dating
from the seventh or eighth century
and above it is seen the curious cree
ton in which the Slepsydra. or water
clock, is housed
This consists Of four large copper
jars mounted on steps one above the
other in such fashion that when the
top one is filed the water flows very
slowly, drop by drop, into the next one
and then on into the lowest In this
last one is float to which is at.
tached an indicator or measure It
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-16
WHY THE SUGAR
men GOT OFF.
Evidence Not Sufficient to Con-
vict Says Attorney.
HAvEMEYER SAVED BY DEATH
Directors Called "Manikins'' In
Hands Of Late President OF
Trust--All the Cases
Dropped.

Washington.-Why no men high
er up" were reached, convicted and
Jailed for the Sugar Trust under
weighing and other frauds in New
York was explained to the House
Committee on Expenditures in the
Department of Justice by United
States District Attorney Henry A.
Wise. His explanation, in brief,
was that the law officers of the Gov
eminent did not have, the evidence
upon which to base the prosecution
Of directors of the Sugar Trust.
He said that all the men who could
possibly be reached had been reached
in the prosecutions, but no evidence
had been obtained indicating that the
directors of the trust had knowledge
of or were responsible for the
methods used in cheating the Federal
Government out of customs payments
on sugar importations.
why did your Office not infiict the
full penalties against the American
Sugar Refining Company and the
Arbuckle Company, instead of allow
ing them to make compromise set
Element by the payment of back
duties?" asked Chairman Beall.
II had nothing to do with the set
tlement,' said Mr.. Wise. 1T was
headed by District Attorney Stimson
just before I took office. Personal
ly, believe in exacting the pound of
flesh against every violator of the
customs laws. large and small. /
would exact the penalty prescribed,
would forfeit the goods and would
also collect the duties. l do that
whenever it is possible. /"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-16
Woman Of Unique Fame.

By throwing Ratchet across the
mahogany bar of the Senate Saloon,
in Topeka, Kan, and smashing the
plateglass mirror, in March. 1901,
Carrie Nation became national fig
ure. Up to that time she was known
only in few Kansas towns that she
had visited merely as an ardent tenn
perance advocate.
But the hatchet-throwing episode
plunged her into newspaper fame.
She liked the notoriety her act
brought her and decided to re-
peat the performance in other towns.
1t wasn't long until the name of
Carrie Nation was a household word
in this country and even the foreign
press became greatly interested in
such display of feminine aggres-
siveness.
Mrs. Carrie Nation was born In
Boyle county, KY. about Sc years
ago.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-16
MRS. NATIONS
BATTLES ENDED
Saloon Smasher and Ratchet
Wielder Dies in Kansas.
WAS A FEARLESS WOMAN.
First Achieved Fame by Hurting q
Hatchet Through Piate-s ass
Mirror in Topeka
Saloon.

Leavenworth, Kan. Carrie Ma
ton, the famous Kansas saloon
smasher, died here Friday night.
Paresis was the cause of death.
For several months Mrs. Nation had
suffered with nervous disorders and
on January % she entered the sani-
tarium in which she died.
The physician at the sanitarium
informed Mrs. Nation several days
ago that the end was near. She said
nothing, but smiled.
Worry over lawsuits which she
brought against a lecture bureau for
failure to pay for services is said to
have caused her breakdown.
The last five months of Mrs. Ma
TONS life was in marked contrast to
her former activity. Once she saw
a physician at the sanitarium smok-
ing cigarette. She made no re-
monstrance, merely saying that she
had done what she could to "eradi-
cate the evil.''
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-16

An automobile In New York picked
up a stone in its wheel and flung 1t
into window, almost striking some
persons. The automobile is perhaps
the most striking instance Of the in
nate depravity OF inanimate things. 1t
has been known to try to climb tree
or q lamppost and to turn somersaults
in the open. to say nothing Of its run
ming down the general public. But
now it has taken to throwing stones
at people. something imperative
toward curbing its impetuosity will
have to be done.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-16

takes exactly a day of 10 hours for
the contents of the top jar to be emp
tied completely into the lowest. AS
the water steadily rises in this last
receptacle the float points to the hour
marked on the indicator.
The archaic time guage was first
erected about 1924 A. D. 1t has a
history full of incidents; it has been
destroyed many times during inva
sions from without and riots within
the city. But 1t has always been re-
stored. so that today, in spite of the
advances made in mechanical methods
of measuring time, we find the old
water clock in practical use as it was
500 years ago. For at intervals dur
ing the day (more or less) correct
time is exhibited on board outside
the building and the native Chinese
are quite content to pin their faith
to this unique servant of old Father
time.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-16
More Dogs In France.

Paris.-There are more dogs in
France than most countries. Thus II
appears that to one thousand inhab-
itants there are rs dogs in France and
only SS in England, 81 in Germany and
IL In Sweden. Still hydrophobia ia
extremely rare in the Department OF
the Seine. the last case observed dat
ing back to the year 1905. DIR. Marie,
says this good state of things has beer
brought about by the law for killing
not only every mad dog. but also for
killing every dog any mad dog may
have bitten or played with. But since
this law cannot work out to perfection
the French also exterminate all stray
dogs.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-16

Albany. N. Y.-For the first time
in the history of the Albany Law
School woman carried OF the high
est honors of commencement this
year. Miss Hazel M. Cole, of SPRING
field, Mass, has been awarded the
Josiah H. Benton prize for excelling
in class standing. She also won the
White prize for the second best
examination on corporation law. The
class numbered 81. President Nc
Kinley was graduate Of the Albany
institution.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-16
Powers Object. to HsneIno,

Washington. - Electrocutions may
be substituted for hanging for capt.
tai offenses in the District of Column
bia II bill introduced by Represen-
tative Caleb Powers, of Kentucky,
becomes law. 1t further contem-
plates Communication of the death SEN
tence to life Imprisonment in case of
female offenders. The bill was in
spired by the case of Matte Lomax,
a negro woman now under sentence
to be hanged for the murder of her
husband.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-16
Kills Mother Of Seven.

Hammonton, N. J.-Following a
quarrel Fidelo Perone, SO years old.
shot and killed his wife at their home
here and then walked blocks to the
home of constable and said: Come
up to my house; have shot my
wife" When the constable, accom-
panied by Perone, reached the dwell
ing he found the woman dead and
around the body the seven children
of the pair were weeping and pray
ing. The children range in age from
2 to Is years.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-16

We are accused Of being the most
wildly speculative nation in the world
But in the year London has run wild
over the rubber craze. then went
through boom in oil shares, and has
finally turned to bull gamble in
British railroads. The United States
has. on the other hand. practically
stopped speculation, perhaps for the
sufficient reason that the lambs had
no more fleece to shear.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-16

Boston. Mass.-Women's feet are
growing larger. A Massachusetts, shoe
manufacturer is authority for the as
sertion. He says few years ago the
average feminine American buyer Of
footgear asked for No. 4. Nova
days most women take No. or q
No. 6. and in some cases. it is whis
pered. even larger sizes. The width
is greater. too. The man of lasts and
pegs thinks the increasing activity
Of women In the last few years and
their taller stature. youched for by in.
yestigators. responsible for the pass.
ing of small feet
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-16
Dances All Night, Kills se,s

Richmond. Va. - After having
danced all night in the gayest and
happiest manner. Mrs. Anna Eliza
beth Schanks, 81 years old. com
mitted suicide at dawn in the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Brock, where the dance was held, by
shooting herself through the heart
with revolver. Unhappy domestic
relations are thought to have caused
the act.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-16
GEN. REYES WILL
SUPPORT MADERO.
Is Willing to Be His Secretary
of War.
DE La BARRA ALSO PROMISES
Agreement is Made, In Case Madero
Should Be Elected President
That De la 6arra and Reyes
Viii Enter His Cabinet.

Mexico City.-''If / should be
elected president, Senior De La Barra
will be minister of foreign relations
and General Reyes will be minister
of war in my cabinet"
Thus spoke Francisco I. Madero
following a visit to the presidential
residence at Chapultepec Castle,
where he talked with both Presi-
dent De La Barra and General Reyes.
Both men have consented to accept
these portfolios and their decision
was announced in an official bulletin
issued at the national palace.
The meeting between the three
men was accidental. Madero had
been comforting with President De
La Barra about the political situation
and was about to step into the ele-
vator when General Reyes appeared.
Madero was asked to remain. A
frank discussion Of the situation en-
sued.
General Reyes was seen later at
his home. ut is true" he said,
that l am going to be minister of
war il Senior Madero is elected.
am not going to be candidate for
the presidency or participate in the
elections. Just before you came, 4
he said to the interviewer, "a COM
mittee called on me to ask me to be
candidate for the presidency, but
have told them / intend to be a
member of Senior Madero's cabinet
If he is elected.
To Prevent Confusion.
II know Senior Madero has the
support of the popular element in
Mexico and I am in complete sym
pathy with his principles. To offer
myself as a candidate might mean a
confusion which would produce an
archy, and l can assure you both
President De La Barra, Senior Ma
dero and myself will work earnestly
and necessarily to prevent such a
situation. We must work for the
union of our fatherland, for it is a
grave and delicate moment in Mex
leo. l am ready to accept any posi-
ton that is offered me, if it is for
the best interest of my country"
Madero's remark that President
De La Barra would return to his
recent post of minister of foreign
relations is looked on as an indica-
ton that the new government will
contain representatives of all ele-
ments.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-16
-Four Girls Drowned.

Appleton, Wis.-Four girls were
drowned and five other occupants of
a small sailboat narrowly escaped a
similar fate, when squall struck
the craft on Little Lake Butte des
Morris and capsized it. The victims
We're members of picnic party,
given by the owners of store to en-
ployes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-16

The golden anklet with bangles has
appeared in Chicago. This is prob
ably decoration intended to go with
the harem skirt and shows again the
inconsistency Of the feminine mind.
WhileNthe Inhabitants of the eastern
harems are taking to Paris styles
western women are looking for their
fashions to the Orient.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-16

At Newark. N. j.. lawyer charged
his fair client $500 for reading
bundle Of love letters. and she is COM
planning. She should have hired
women lawyer and had them read fnr
nothing.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-16

An English author was fined in New
York the other day after he had re-
ceived wallop on the eye for trying
to fiirt with pretty damsel. We have
no doubt that he win write q book
entitled Seeing America"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-16
An Aviator Killed.

Vienna.-The first aviation fatality
in Austria occurred Sunday at Wien
er-Neustadt. Vincenz Wiesenbach, of
Luxembourg. was killed by fall of
SO feet from monoplane of his own
invention.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-16

Members of club in Atlanta say
they will go to jail before they will
tell what they know of women drink
ing in the club. The poet was mis-
taken. The worlds male chiyalry has
not persisted out. 1t has Joined the
Atlanta club.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-16

II may be that q woman must put
her soul into her dress in order to
look well. but. at the same time, q
good deal Of importance rests on the
sort of a physique she is able to put
into it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-16

Far be it from us to arouse sium-
bering trouble. but what has become
Of the tight trousers and padless
coats with which we were threatened
. few months ago?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-16
Suffrage eIl Defeated.

Hartford, Suffrage for wo-
men in municipal elections failed to
pass the House, 1853 to 40. The vote
was taken after two hours of lively
debate, and is in disagreement with
the Senate.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-16

People who live in New York COM
plain that the place is becoming too
noisy at night The people who make
the noise win ind it difficult to under.
stand why men and women who long
for peace and quiet insist on living in
New York.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-16
carneeIe's Latest Hero Fund.

The Hague.-Andrew Carnegie, 1t
was announced here. has donated
100000 forms (about $205. 00O) for
the establishment of hero fund in
Holland.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-16
HoevALuEo AT SIC. 900 BY JURY
Owner Receivers Damages for Porker
Killed by Railroad

Atlanta, Ga.-Ten thousand dol
lars was the value placed on a hog
by jury in the Superior Court here
in the case of J. D. Debow, of Nash
vile, Tenn, against the vicksburg,
Shreveport and Pacific Railroad.
The hog was Premier Longfel-
lows rival pedigreed porker kill
ed in railroad accident, and on
which Mr.. Debow had set valuation
of $4,000.
The animal was 9 feet long, feet
In height and weighed more than
1000 pounds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-16
ROOSEVELT OUT OF IT.
Viii Not Be Candidate at the Repub-
llcan Convention.

lcan Convention.
New York. Every word there is
correct" declared Theodore Roose-
velt on his arrival here from YER
mont when shown dispatch from
White River Junction, VT. that he
would not be candidate for presi-
dent in 1912.
you are quoted as saying that
you would regard it as a calamity If
you were nominated?" was asked
Colonel Roosevelt.
Not another word" smilingly re-
piled Colonel Roosevelt, land there
will be no more statements regard
ing the matter"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-16
Man. a2; HIa arIda. a

Muldrow, okla.-Ad Dutton. aged
90 years. has taken to wife Jane Cal
loway. "a years old. DuttclA says q
diet of beans accounts e long
Enterprise news-record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Or.) 1910-1911, 1911-03-08

A series of evangelistic meetings
will be held in the new Baptist
church beginning Sunday, March ~.
These meetings will be conducted
by Rev. H. B. Foskett, pastor-evan-
gelist OF the Oregon Baptist conyen-
tion.
Mr.. Foskett is man Of large ex-
perience in missionary and evangelis
tic work. He has just come from .
very successful work in Cottage
Grove. Dallas and Lafayette in the
Willamette valley and for some
months will give his time to the de
velopmer,t OF the Baptist work at this
place an,i surrounding points.
The meetings opening next Sun
day prom ise to be full of deep inter
est; bright, inspiring and helpful. 4
chorus c hoir will be organized t
lead in the service of song. Th'
Enterprise news-record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Or.) 1910-1911, 1911-03-08
City and County
Brief News Items

Mrs. c. G. Mack has been having
a hard siege of lagrippe.
First class shine at Calvln's bar
Der shop. 6Sbtf'
The Eastern Star held pleasant
meeting Saturday evening of which
q lunch was a pleasurable feature.
Rev. Peter Heuel was down from
Joseph Monday making final arrange
ments for the coming of the chapel
car.
Pike Dubois, who is working at
ais trade OF barber in Wallowa, was
Sunday night guest of friends in
this city
Mrs. C. A. Loosely and son Donald
left, Sunday morning for Portland
where Mr.. Loosely has been for sew
sral weeks. They expect to make
their home In that city.
Reuben McEvers made homestead
entry In Commissioner Carl Roe's Of
flee Monday for land in 2n soc. This
is the land Mr.. McEvers recently con-
tested from Howard Whittier near
W'hitebird, Idaho.
Mrs. E. f. Sergeant left Tuesday
morning for an extended visit with
her daughter. Mrs. j. w. Allen, al
Los Angeles, California. Mrs. Sar
geant will remain about two months
In Los Angeles and will stop at Nc
Minnville on her return for a months
visit with her son and daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Gibson, former
Elgin residents, arrived on Sundays
train from their home near Enterprise
and visited friends here until Wed
nesday. They were accompanied by
their son-ln-law and daughter, Mr.. ant
Mrs. ]. Il. Baxter. "Bill' says hs
Is prospering and the world is treat
ing him kindly.-Elgin Recorder.
e. NJ. Ward OF Enterprise is reg
istered at the Foley. Mr.. Ward con
ducts a cigar and confectionery store
and will be In the city several days
In speaking of the wailowa vale,
says although cold and disagreeabl'
the business outlook is goods
Grande Observer.
r. l. vergere of Enterprise Is IL
the city today friday. Mr.. verger'
is In the automobile business ans
says that business prospects for tn
auto business In Wallowa county lool
good. Mr.. vergere is also admitte'
to be one of tho best amateur photos
raphers in the Northwest and for tn
past two years has been making
Enterprise news-record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Or.) 1910-1911, 1911-03-08
Forced to Leave Home.

Every year large number OF poor
sufferers whose lungs are sore ana
racked with coughs are urged to go
to another climate. But this is cost
ly and not always sure. There's a
better way. Let Dr. Kings New Dis
covery cure you at home. 1T cured
me OF lung troub.e,' writes W. r.
Nelson, OF Calanine, Ark, when all
else failed and l gained AZ pounds in
weight. Its surcly the king ol all
cough and lung cures Thousands
owe their lives and health to it. It's
positively guaranteed for coughs,
colds, lagrippe, asthma, croup-aii
throat and lung troubles. SOC and
$1.OO. Trial bottle free at all drug
gists.
Enterprise news-record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Or.) 1910-1911, 1911-03-08

evangelists methods are simple and
direct His sermons attract a wide
hearing wherever he goes. His fear
ess attacks upon sin, especially his
presentation of the Moral Law of God
in it's relation to modern sin, are
heartily endorsed by every lover OF
social and civic righteousness. The
topics for next week are given below;
Sunday, March 12--Morning. "The
Day of Power evening. .The Chal
!enge of the Gospel"
Monday-''Where Art Thou?~'
Tuesday-"Ths Dead Level of SIM
wednesday Modern Sin and Nor
al Law
Thursday "Mosern Sin and Mora
Law
Friday-"Life and Death
The people of Enterprise are mos
cordially invited to participate in thes
meetings.
Enterprise news-record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Or.) 1910-1911, 1911-03-08
The 500 Club.

The 500 club was entertained Sat
urday night at the spacious and beau
tiful home OF Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Dob
bin on Prairie Creek. The club as
sembled at the home of w. C. Hinter-
man where they were met by Mr..
Dobbin with two four horse teams
and bobsleds. There were seven tab
les. the guests being Messrs and
Aiesdames Carl Roe, f. w. Falconer
r. l.. Day, Ben Weathers, W. c. Hin
terman, Frank Sheets, C. S. Bradley,
c. T. Hockett, A. B Conoway, s. l.,
Burnaugh, and w. H. Graves of this
city, and Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence
Caviness and MIR. and Mrs. AL w
Jones of Joseph. In the award OF
prizes Mr.. and Mrs. Caviness were
successful, the former receiving a
volume of Longfellow's poems as
first prize and the latter a toy sheep
as the consolation. Elegant refresh
~ments were served.
The meeting Saturday night o.
this week will be with Mr.. and Mrs
Carl Roe.
Enterprise news-record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Or.) 1910-1911, 1911-03-08
Celebrates Sixth Birthday.

Joe Funk, the little son of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. E. Funk, was six years old
Saturday, March 4, and few of his
young friends were entertained in
delightful manner at their home from
9 to A.. Misses Zelpha Funk, Reta
Vest and Fern Weaver assisted in en-
tertaining. Refreshments of sand
wlches, orangeade, cake and home
made candies we're served. The little
ones present were Margaret Boyd La
vern Homan, Marie Weaver, Rilla
johnson, Weldon Hyatt, Russell Brad
10y, Lisle Burnaugh, Archie Knapp,
Willie and James Funk Jr., Donald
Reyaods, Aschel Hockett, Dorothy
aad Donald Funk. A number OF
rretty presents were left with Joe
as pleasant reminders of happy Gay
Enterprise news-record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Or.) 1910-1911, 1911-03-08
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Enterprise news-record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Or.) 1910-1911, 1911-03-08
WEDDING BELLS.

Married at the parlor of the Hotel
Enterprise, Tuesday, March z. 1911,
at p. m, John w. Bennett and Ag-
afha Ruth Meadows, both esteemed
young people of Wallowa, Byron F.
Miller officiating. The happy couple
left for wallowa, Wednesday morn
ing, where they win make their future
home.
Enterprise news-record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Or.) 1910-1911, 1911-03-08
STOCK SHIPMENTS.

|. S. Hotchkiss shipped car load
of hogs Saturday to the Portland mar
ket. They were an extra fine. The
Grande Ronde Meat company took
out two loads of cattle from Joseph.