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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-09-15
AS 10 E0UINocTIAL STORMS,
Weather Experts say They DO Not
Exist,


Exist.
"There is widespread belief, "A
says the Maryland Weather
Service, publication issued by
the State of Maryland, ssin the
occurrence of severe storms at the
equinoctial periods, in March and
in September. Just why there
should be any unusual atmospheric
disturbance when the sun crosses
the line has never been made
clear. y
1t is true that people have been
laboring under the impression that
storms, and severe ones at that, do
occur at the time of the equinox,
but the theory is secuted by the
statistics given out by the publica-
ton. The belief is an old oue,
firmly fixed in the minds of sailors.
March 81 is the day on which
the first equinox occurs, and Sep
TENDER 81 is the day of the second
passing of the sun in IFS annual
course over the equator, at which
time the days and nights are of
equal length. That few storms
occur on these days seems to prove
that the theory that they are
caused by the passing Of the sun
over the equator is groundless.
On March 81 the sun is on its
way north, and then the days and
nights are equal. On the equine
ctial day in September, when the
sun is going south, the days and
nights are also equal.
Rigid comparisons with recorded
observation show conclusively
that these days are not unlike any
other days, and the statistics show
that as rule less severe storms
occur on these days than on other
days. Baltimore records shows
that September, the month for the
fall equinoctial storm, has not had
a gale in 80 years, while March
has less than the average. If rain
fall is regarded as one Of the
essential features of storm, then
statistics are no more favorable 10
the equinoctial theory than in the
case of winds.
A glance at the record for 81
years of observation will show that
on March 81 the rainfall frequency
is slightly less than so per cent,
which means that rain fell 10 times
in the 81 years. On March % an
average of 40 per cent. is recorded,
and on the 10Th and Goth the
frequency of rainfalls was greater
The average amount of rainfall
in Baltimore in 80 years on March
81 was OBJ inch. and for the 10Th
and Goth the averages were O45
and 0 81 inch, respectively
The daily average for the entire
month is OBJ inch, which shows
that the amount recorded on the
21st of March is below the average
for the month. Similar statistics
show that for the September equi.
noctial day the average rainfall is
O.16, while the 10Th of September
boasts of an average of O.93 inch,
or nearly six times as much as the
day of the equinox. The Doth of
the month shows an average of
0.23 and the 22d has an average of
O.30 inch. The average daily for
the entire month of September was
0 80 inch.
When the expected equinoctial
storm does not occur on the day it
is due or does occur before it is due,
some persons say it is either delay
ed or is ahead of time, as the case
may be. That the equinoctial
storm is myth is the belief of the
Weather Bureau authorities.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-09-15
Love Letter Of a Kafir.
Here is a Katfir love letter:

Here IS kamr love letter:
Dear Miss e. Naabeni-I have great con-
fidence In laundering the width Of my
opinion that shall thank for kindness II
you viii give me the privilege of lettering
with you concerning love as your most
winning face has drawn my serious at
tention to you, and that l shall appreciate
you in anticipation of an early reply and
also terminating this with supreme Of
high enunciation SAMBO.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-09-15
Marriage Licenses.

Ernest Jenness and Mabel Eliza.
beth Bnrlin, both of Port Deposit
Leslie M. Bristow and Louise S.
Shadrick, both of Chesapeake City
Walter S. Elville and Mary
Burgess, both of Colora.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-09-15

There is similarity in the main fea-
trues of the democratic and republican
platforms, adopted at the State conven-
tions of the parties last week. The lead
ers of both parties see the handwriting
on the wall in the demands of the people
for progressive legislation, and are max
ing bid for the popular vote.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-09-15
The Worm Turned.

Her Dad-No, sir; won't have my
daughter tied for life to a stupid fool.
Her Suitor-Then don't you think you
had better let me take her or your
hands p Boston Transcript
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-09-15
DYNAMITE!

noN,I think you are going to be blown up when
you read this advertisement, for you're not
We simply mention this in passing
Dynamite is now very essential factor in farm
life 1t hasn't been very many years ago. how
ever, since the of dynamite was confined to work
in stone quarries and mines, the average know
ing nothing about it and wanting nothing to do with
it. Although there still some people who prick
up their ears whenever the word dynamite is
muntoned the majority of farmers use it to greater
or less extent
The first to which dynamite was put in this
immediate locality, which by the way is sill
adhered to, the uproong of stumps of trees and
rocks centuries old, making tillable land where
nothing grew before.
The Dupont Powder Co., in a recent book
entitled Earning with Dynamite does not confne
its use to the above mentioned things but gives
broader sphere of usefulness Practical experiments
have shown that it is unequaed for digging holes in
which to plant trees and posts, for blowing and
digging bitches This may seem to some far-cry
from the original use of this explosive yet it is being
tried and tried successfully each year by experienced
The brand handle is called Red Cross Low Freez-
ing and the grade cent niuogycerne Although
adapted for all seasons of the year. especially
adapted for Fall and Winter 1t 25-lb boxes but
if you don't need that much, will gladly break
you We also handle the caps and fuse suitable putting
the farm also We will be glad you
whatever you may need in this line fresh stock always
on hand.
Yours for well-cultivated farm
F1AINES & KIRK.
zStOre closes every Wednesday, eUening al O'Clock
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-09-15

The sinister delay of the President in
Withholding action on the plot against
Dr. Harvey w. Wiley is tending toward
consequences similar to those in the
Ballinger scandal for Taft. The indica-
tious grow that the President will make a
political issue of the case by his inaction
and with results far from being to his adj
vantage. Meanwhile the continued hold.
ing of the club over the pure food apostle
is having two consequences alarming to
friends of Taft-the country at large is
rallying to the side of the Doctor and the
chaotic conditions engendered in the De,
partment of Agriculture promise another
loud explosion in the Cabinet
The President has had the recommeu.
datiou Of the Personnel Board of the De
partment of Agriculture, of which Solici.
tor George P. McCabe is the head, recon-
mending that DR.. Wiley be permitted to
resign on the ground that he violated the
law in hiring DIR. H H. Rusby, Of New
York. food expert, at price higher
than is permitted for about two months
II will be recalled that this recommends
ton was approved by Attorney General
Wickersham and that the official action
of Secretary Wilson in the matter ha:
never been made public. In the mean,
time, committee of Congress, majority
of which were Democrats. held hearing
in which conditions in the Department O
Agriculture as between McCabe and DR.
Wiley were thoroughly aired. About thi.
time President Taft originally intended tc
act on the papers before him but the de
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-09-15

Governments policy of protecting the fur
seal herd, it is evident that the present
system is the only intelligent one ever
adopted by this country. Fish Commits
sioner George M. Bowers will soon start
for London, by direction of the Secretary
of Commerce and Labor, to dispose of
the seasons catch of I2,oo8 skins, which
he expects to bring more than the $4o3..
900 received for some goo or more skins
last year. Only male seals over one year
old are now taken and the kill is limi.e ed
with the purpose of building up the herd.
*x*
Another swing around the circle will
take the President to the Pacific coast and
back again. He will feel the pulse Of the
country, and the people will have another
chance to see what they think of the
Chief Executive on closer view.
AS an indication of his interest in the
celebration over the opening of the
Panama Canal, the President will preside
at the breaking Of ground for the Panama
Pacific Exposition which will be held in
San Francisco. He has already been
represented at the breaking of ground
for the San Diego Exposition Pana.
ma California Exposition. The latter
will last the full year of 1915, and the
President and his Cabinet are taking a
deep interest in it because it will exploit
some of the achievements dearest to the
heart of the administration. It will show.
for instance. how the millions on millions
of dollars expended for reclaiming the
desert have transformed the dry, desolate
wastes into farms for many thousands of
prosperous farmers aud fruitgrowers. who
are happy and independent in their new
homes. 1t will show how the forests of
the country are preserved and cared for
ard how waste places are planted to trees.
1t will illustrate in general way how
the great Southwest has been reclaimed
from state of nature, and how the two
new hourishiug states of New Mexico
have been able to reach condition of
prosperity and development which com
PEELED Congress, even against its will,
seemingly, to admit them to full member
ship in the union. Both these states, ii
is expected, will have special buildings
and comprehensive exhibits at the eA DO.
sition. and there will be nothing there OF
greater interest than New Mexico and
Arizona can show.
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Middletown transcript., 1911-07-08

yond danger Of pursuit before
Esmond came to comprehend
one thing in that letter, and
fastening to open the forgotten
package, found the great blazing
diamond in his hands.
That was a year or more ago.
But Levering and his happy
wife, under their quite American
roof, are still at times busy de-
vising some way of restoring
this awkward possession to its
rightful habitat. None of their
schemes has yet worked to a
successful issue, but they refuse
to despair. If they may not
send back the marvellous stone
during the reign of Matazino, at
least they feel sure of achieving
it's restoration when the son of
Wiyuna shall hold the sceptre,
inauguarting, they must needs
believe, a better era and nobler
worship, a place of that offered
through dead centuries to those
old gods Of Toquay-to.
Middletown transcript., 1911-07-08
Chicken Thief Soaked Hard

One of the heaviest sentences ever i'm
posed in this State for chicken stealing
was that passed upon Joseph Gardner, 8
negro, in the Kent county court of gener.
al sessions by Chief Justice PenneWill,
when be was given two years imprison'
ment in the New Castle county workhouse
10 lashes and ordered to pay the costs Of
the prosecution.
Gardener, who claimed Norristown, Pa.
as bis home, and admitted that he had
been in this State but a short time, plead.
ed guilty to the charge of stealing four
chickens from Louder L. Sapp, of Har-
rington.
Middletown transcript., 1911-07-08
Prison For Mrs. Ashmead

Mrs. Elizabeth G. Ashmead, aged so
years, was sentenced to five years in the
Federal prison at Lansing, Mich, and
fned$100O and costs by Judge Edward G..
Bradford, in the United States Court,
where she was tried and convicted few
days ago on a charge Of having used the
United States illegal purposes. In reply
to plea for the woman on the ground Of
poor health, Judge Bradford said this
could be taken up after she had served a
part of her sentence, when the prison
physician could testify.
The Court said the maximum penalty
was 10 years in prison and $40, 600 fine.
Middletown transcript., 1911-07-08
ESTATE Of Zadoc A. Pool, deceased

ESTATE of Zadoc A. Pool, deceased
Notice is hereby given that Letters
Testsmentary upon the Estate OF Zadoc
A. Pool, late of st. Georges Hundred, de-
ceased, were duly granted unto Clarence
E. Pool and Howard A. Pool, on the 25th
day of April, A. b. 1911, and all persons
indebted 70 the said deceased are request
ed so make pay ment to the Executors
without delay, and all persons having de-
mands against the deceased are required
to exhibit and present the same duly pro-
bated to the said Executors on or before
the 25th day Of April, A. D. 1912, or abide
by the law in this behalf.
CLARENCE E. Pool. Exacptors.
HOWARD A. Pool, HAe0"'O''
Address: Clarence E. Pool, McDonough,
Delaware.
Middletown transcript., 1911-07-08
Completes College Annals

Lewis P. Mustard, of Lewes, has pres.
ented Delaware College with valuable
volume, comprising collection of catalo-
CUES, programs, etc, of the college be-
tween l84l and 1855 It was compiled by
David L. Mustard in 1866, completes the
annals of the college and gives glimpse
into the student life at the institution 20
years before the civil war. There is COM
plete list Of graduates from 1886 to lS46.
Middletown transcript., 1911-07-08
NoTIcETo TAXPAYERS
OF
APPOQUINIMINK HUNDRED

The taxable residents of Appoquini-
mink Hundred, and all persons liable to
pay tax in said Hundred, are hereby
notified that the Taxes for the year 1910
are now due, and the undersigned Tax
Collector for said Hundred, will be
AT THE OFFICE OF GEORGE M. D. HART,
IN TOWNSEND, DEL,
EVERY SATURDAY,
During JULY, 1911,
From l to o'clock, P. NJ.
An abatement of per centum will be
allowed on all taxes paid during the
month of August.
Tax bills can be obtained by making
personal application to the Collector, or
by sending written communication en-
closing stamps.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE,
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, SECTION 3, CHAPTER
80, VOLUME 81, LAWS OF DELAWARE, AS
AMENDED:
Section 3-Tbat on all taxes paid before
the first day of October there shall be an
abatement of five per Centum. On all
taxes paid before the first day of Decem.
Der there shall be an abatement OF three
per centum. On all taxes paid during the
month of December there shall be no
abatement whatever. And on all taxes
unpaid on the first day of January five
per centum thereof shall be added
thereto.
WILLIAM c. MONEY,
Collector or Taxes for AppOquinimink Hundred
The farmer and mechanic., 1911-04-18
HINTS FOR THE HOG RAISER

II Cne lltters begin to run down n
Der and size the fault is seldom
10 be found with the boar but il gen
orally lies with the SOW.
More small hogs have propa oily
peen marketed in the past two yea, S
than ever before during! the same
time.
Wnen hos reaches 200 pounds II
eight it requires extra good care and
al expert feeder to continue to lay
G.. flesh at a profit
ZOO many farmers have an aversion
too feeding hogs in cold weather be-
cause it is an unpleasant job and sell
off their herd early and then when
the weather becomes good haul their
corn to market. We know Of no
more foolish practice than this.
The farmer and mechanic., 1911-04-18
Good Judge and Good Solicitor.
(Murphy Scout.)

The charge of Judge Cline to the
grand jury was in all respects an ad-
mirable one. and was listened to with
earnest attention and appreciation by
a crowded court room. From the
opening compliment to the sturdy
character Of the mountaineer to the
very eloquent tribute to the soldiery Of
the South, with which he closed, the
charge was scholarly timely and
couched in choice, chaste English.
During the week Judge Cline has been
reaping a harvest OF golden opinions.
AffabIe in manner, courteous to bar
and people. gentle Yet firm in his rul-
ings and 5udgments-a good judge.
and. better still. always the gentleman.
Judge Cline has won and held the high
regard of our people. Nor would We
sorget the solicitor. Mr.. Felix Alley,
who has impressed himself on our
people as a fair. firm and able officer
and a Christian gentleman.
The farmer and mechanic., 1911-04-18

EHecting Organization to Build Good
Roads i'll That Splendid Little
County
(Snford Express. }

NsJ-iItf u q E'@.T
There was meeting Of the vice.
presidents OF the Lee County Good
Roads = ssociaton in the City Hall Sa t
urday afternoon. They met for the
purpose Of organizing and inaugural
ing the campaign that is to be carried
on for a bond issue fox good roads in
Lee county. TIE work Of the cam
paisn is to be pushed with all the Wig
or and enthusiasm that can be put in
It. The advocates Of bonds for good
roads are anxious to win. tir. Edgar
Lambeth. OF Ilockville, was elected
president Of the Association to sue
ceed Mr.. j. B. Walton, who did not ac
cept the office. MI Lambeth is an en-
thusiastic good roads advocate and be-
lieves that to issue bonds is the best
way to secure them.
The farmer and mechanic., 1911-04-18
LIVE STOCK NOTES.

Do not be In too much of a hurry to
force a horses coat to shed in the
spring.
Forced shedding exposes the new
hair before it is ready to come TO the
surface and it quickly becomes dry
and harsh.
George Washington WAS the first
breeder OF high-priced mules in this
country
A mule seldom gets sick more than
once and he generally dies then.
M ore mules die Of accident and old
age than from disease.
A horse that brings 5000 at three
years Of age pays as we'll or better
than any other animal on the farm.
The farmer and mechanic., 1911-04-18
hope Of obtaining new ideas which
will be helpful to their own trade.
Receptacles for Flowers

WITH the increase IN the demand
Tor flowers comes an almost new
trade in the provision of receptacles
for their delivery. Florists boxes for
cut flowers grow more beautiful each
season and novelties must be found
to meet every demand. Heart-shapad
boxes are needed for the valentine
punches Of violets and boxes carrying
CHRISTMAS fiowers must suggest in
some way the spirit of Yuletide
Wrapping flowers in bark Is new
idea much admired. Birch and cedar
bark is used for smaller flowers, while
variety of cork bark serves To pro-
tect the long-Kemmed American
Beauty. Specially prepared boxes
with dead air cells are provided
for shipping flowers long distances,
The farmer and mechanic., 1911-04-18
WORTH THINKING OVER.

Now don't You wish You had form e1
q good road club i'll the Cd
last fail and put the split log drags
into cOnlIniss! on
Better walk to town even If yod
have to walk the fences to keep out
OF the mud than to force the horse
through it.
But if they must go. wash every
particle OF mud from their legs and
rub dry with q cloth before it dries
The farmer and mechanic., 1911-04-18
A Cow Worth Having.
(Alamance Cleaner !

A fine record was made last month
by Mr. Charles d. Johustor's cow
He tells us that she gave Is: gallons
of strained milk from which was made
SO pounds Of butter. Besides about
two gallons a day used bS his family
and butter for the family he sold
during the month OF milk l,nt+er aud
brtternilk the amount OF $s211. Bur
for the fact We know Mr.. Johnston to
be = truthful man, We would say il
j. = fish story.
The farmer and mechanic., 1911-04-18

There is one use OF the spraying
machine that few seem to appreciate.
This is for the application OF white
wash to rough boards, fences and
buildings I use mine for this pur-
pose, and man can whitewash a
board fence In one-f fourth the time
that he could do it with a brush.
It Is estimated that the shipping e
cost of a ton one mile by Wagon-road
in America is between two and three
times the cost In England, France and
Germany.
The farmer and mechanic., 1911-04-18

>on, ,oye.icr Than the Rose in All
ltS Jeautiful Varieties - American
izei Bermuda Lilies - United
states government Giving Away
Great Quantities OF Seeds There
One Who Does Not Love Flowers,
E,Stectally on This Day?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-12
baillwlck. headed the guard

bailiwick, headed the guard who
brough, the negro TO Raleigh. Nota-
bic in the party were Deputy Sheriff
y. l.. Mansfield. Wilson. and Deputies
Med. Monihan and McGeechy. or Cum
berland. and Mayor Parish, OF MaAton.
Mcssrs. Mansfield and Monihan knew
tho negro especially well, and when
they joined the party for Raleigh at
Hamlet and came into the presence Of
the prisoner. he abandoned all effort
at disclaiminS his identity. and crcd
MY God, mon, it is all over with Me
now"
The Fayetteville officers also idcn-
tilted him readily. 1t wasn't long be-
fore he made statement TO the ON
GERS as TO the shooting. saying that
Officers Monihan and Mansfield. had
body some time. and now he had gone
and done it,
tie talked OF his flight from the Will
son section after the shooting, having
evadcd the officers through hiding III
the swamps.
West told the officers that nc is a
member Of regularly organized band
Of thieves, and has given them the
names OF associates. He claims shat
he did not know that he shot either the
deputy sheriff or chief or police. claim
Ing that there We're five negroes in
the house shooting at the time, any Of
whom might have fired the fatal shots
These were Dave Young. Wade VIII
liams Mathew Mcbane. Bob Simns and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-12
Night Sweats and
Sick Headaches
Caused by Un digested Food
Forming Poisonous Gases
Mi.o-na Puts the Stomach in
Fine Shape

Almost everybody knows that siel,
headache, nervousness, night sweats and
dizziness arc caused by di5ordcrcd stom-
aoh.
Upset stomach and indigestion hapncn
Just because The food you cat docs not
digcst-but lies in tho stomach and fer.
mcnts and turns sour
You can stop fermentation and stom-
a a,n 6 di ~, III i've minutes BY using
Ml-O-NA stomach tablets, a prcscrintion
that has done more to Danish INDIGESTION
and put the stomach in fine condition
than all the stomach specialists on earth.
4 large 5o.ccnt box Of MONA stom.
ach tablets is all you need to get quick
and lasting relief. Tragic Drug Go. guar.
antces them.
If You have heartburn. belchine Of cas-
hcaviness or any stomach trouble, no
matter how chronic, try MI-O.NA stom.
ach tablets on money-baok plan Sold
by Tragic Drug Co. and leading drur.
gists everywhere