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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-10-04

Today women wear dresses made Of
fabrics almost as inexpensive as cali
co was in its palmiest days. and far
cheaper than it grew to be In war
times. But the cotton goods that have
been substituted for calico are not
used SO generally nor on so many oc-
casions. says the Cincinnati Times.
It is not only that the style has
changed. but the habit of economy
has also changed. The man who
would make close study of the ques-
ton Of the higher cost Of living and
what has produced it would very like
" learn something Of value were he
70 investigate the history Of the cal
leo dress and the true reasons for its
passing.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-10-04
TWO ARMY filters
MEET THEIR DEATH
Machine Buckles When Only S5
Feet From Ground.
BOTH AvIATORs MANeLED.
Aeroplane Was Descending and the
Aviator Had Started To Ascend
When Something Went
Wrong.

Washington. Two more lives were
sacrificed to aviation at the United
States Army aviation field, College
Park, Nd, near here, when an army
aeroplane suddenly fell 30 feet to the
ground, instantly killing Corporal
Frank s. Scott and SO seriously injur-
ing Second Lieutenant Lewis G. Rock
well that he died few hours later.
Hundreds of persons, including fell
low-army officers attached to the avia-
ton school and a large number Of
scientists who have been attending
the Congress on Hygiene and Demog-
raphy, witnessed the tragic accident.
When the first men hurrying up to
give aid reached the wreck Corporal
Scott was dead several feet from the
machine, while Lieutenant Rockwell
lay near by. fatally injured
Lieutenant Rockwell had started up
with Corporal Scott as passenger to
make test flight in his trial for a
military aviator's license. They had
been In the air about eight minutes,
ascending to q height of 500 feet, then,
gliding down, had got within So feet of
the ground. At this point the aviator
turned the machine upward again and
something went wrong. Instantly the
aeroplane buckled and crashed to the
ground. being reduced to a heap of
wreckage.
Scott was hurled several feet from
the machine, while Rockwell lay a few
feet away from him. Brother officers,
who were acting as officials Of the test
flight, carefully picked up the two
men. Scott was lifeless, his clothes
were torn from him, his skull frac-
tured, left arm shattered and right
leg broken In two places. Lieutenant
Rockwell, with his head buried partly
In THE earth. still showed signs Of life,
but was unconscious. The army sur
geon stationed at the field, after a
hasty examination, ordered him rush
ed to the hospital in final attempt to
save his life. He never regained con-
sciousness. It was found that he had
sustained conclusion. of the brain
and that both legs were badly broken.
The bone in the left leg protruded
through the flesh.
Brother officers who witnessed the
accident were at loss to account for
1t. Many Tarying opinions were given.
Captain Charles Deforest Chandler,
commanding offfcer of the aviation
school, Immediately convened board
of inquiry to make an investigation.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-10-04
NEWSPAPERS AND PUBLICITY
Mr.. Wickersham unholds the Post
master Generate View That the
Law Covers the Total Num-
bsr OF Copies,

Washington Attorney General
Wickersham sent to Postmaster Gen
eral Hitchcock written opinion ON
certain phases Of the new federal law
requiring daily and weekly newspa-
pers and some other publications to
present to the Postmaster General
semi-annual sworn statement of cir
culation, ownership Of their stocks
and bonds and other information I'M
der penalty of denial Of the use Of the
sAails.
The Attorney General upholds the
Postmaster Generals construction
that 1t Is immaterial whether subscrip-
tions are individual or bulk. and that
the provision OF the law covers the
number OF copies Of publication dis
tributed to certain paid 1subscribers
by any means. Mr.. Netherlands
opinion, prepared at the direction of
President Taft, does not touch upon
the constitutionality Of the law. which
is part of the Postoffice Appropriation
Bill enacted at the last session of
Congress.
Mr.. Hitchcock inquired whether the
law Shall be limited to paid indi-
vidual subscriptions or shall include
purchases In bulk by news agents or
others for redistribution; also,
whether in your opinion the provision
covers paid circulation Of daily news
papers not distributed through the
mails"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-10-04
NO HOPE FOR CHEAPER BEEF.
Secretary Wilson Says There is
Great Scarcity OF Cattle.

Washington. 81 see no hope of beef
getting much cheaper" said Secretary
Wilson, of the Department of Agri-
culture, Monday Fresh from vaca-
ton in the West, Mr.. Wilson declared
that there was much greater
scarcity of cattle than he had realized
THE breeding grounds of stock cat
tie" said Mr.. Wilson, heretofore senh
TO the cornfield to be finished by fat
tening on corn, cannot furnish mucn
more of that class of cattle. Home
steaders have compelled the ranch
men to dispose Of their cattle stock
There is a supply of meat that people
should be accustomed to eating NUT
ton. Mutton on the hoof is less than
half the price of beef"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-10-04
.MENA CAPTURED
REBELLION ENDS
Nicaraguan Rebel Leader TO Be
Sent to Panama.
U. $. FORCES STILL CONTROL.
Not Likely That General zeledon
Will Continue To Hold Out,
Now That Mena Has
Surrendered.
u. S. FORCES STILL CONTROL.

Washington General Mena, leader
OF the Nicaraguan revolutionists, is to
be sent to Panama, under guard OF
American sailors and marines. Ameri-
can Consul Weitzel reported to the
State Department that Rear Admiral
Switzerland has accepted the surren-
der of Mena and TOO followers at mid
night. September "a. His capture is
taken to indicate the collapse Of the
revolution, and his removal to Pan
anna probably means exile.
Officials here believed General Mena
requested that he be permitted to sur
render to Admiral Switzerland, for
fear of summary action at the hands
of the Nicaraguan federals, and the
Admiral doubtless thought It advis-
able to get the rebel leader out of the
country as soon as possible.
Granada is now completely under
control Of United States forces. Con-
ditions are reported pitiful in the ex-
IRENE. The inhabitants face famine
in consequence of their long isolation.
Red Cross provisions have been dis
tributed with the greatest haste.
It Is not thought that General zele-
don and his forces will attempt to
hold out, now that the head of the
revolution has given up. Little i'm
portance is attached here to the an
nouncement by Juan Irias, former fol
lower of Zelaya, of his intention to
succeed General Mena Irias made
known his ambition before leaving
San Jose, Costa RIGA, several days
ago. Nothing since has been heard
of his whereabouts.
The disposition Of Mena and his
force will depend upon the terms
made by him with Admiral Souther-
land. BY his disregard of all Of the
rules of civilized warfare, and especi-
ally his deliberate breach of promise
to American Minister Weitzel at an
early stage of the rebellion here has
placed himself outside the pale of the
law, and officials declare that it would
be entirely proper and within pre-
cedent to turn Mena over to the Mica
raguan government.
But If Admiral Switzerland has &C
cepted the surrender with a pledge for
protection, that promise will be re-
spected by the State Department, even
II its redemption involves the trans
portation Of the rebels to Panama.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-10-04
The BIG NAVAL REVIEW.
Program Arranssd For the Spectacle
On the Hudson.

Washington The exact locations Of
the 123 warships of various types from
superdreadnoughts to tiny torpedo
boats which are to participate in the
New York naval review, October 1915,
are displayed on large chart just is
sued from the Naval photographic
Office, replacing the tentative pro-
grams that have been already officially
and Mnofficially published.
From this chart 1t appears that the
Presidents yacht, Mayfiower, will
occupy the position in the Hudson
River nearest the bay and opposite
West Thirty-frst street in midstream.
Opposite West Thirty-sixth street,
farther up stream, will lie the Dolphin,
with Secretary Meyer
President Taft will review the feet
Tuesday. October Is. before it puts
out Of the harbor. If his other engage.
uents permit he will make his inspec-
ton Of the vessels the day preceding.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-10-04
WILL DISREGARD
GOVERNORS WISH
Mexican Troops viii Pass
Through Texas.
C0LQulTT PROTESTS IN VAIN.
The Chief Executive Of the State
Had Given His Consent,
But Now With
draws It.

Austin, Tex. Governor ColQuitt has
withdrawn permission for Mexican
federal troops to march from
Marathon, Tex, to another point on
the border over Texas soil. He an
nounced he does not care to take the
risk
The governor sent this message to
the Secretary Of State at Washing
tom
Concerning the moving Of Mexican
troops through Texas from Eagle Pass
to Del Rio and Marathon, my adjutan5
general calls attention to the fact that
it will be 70-mile march over rough
territory to Marathon I desire to-
withdraw my consent for the passage;
of these troops through Texas until
am advised more fully with reference,
to their movement This march of 20
miles through the territory referred
to will invite difficulties which / do
not want to occur in Texas
Washington. Even if it would have
had any effect, which is doubtful, the
objection of Governor ColQuitt, Of
Texas, to the transfer of Mexican
troops, through portion of that state,
under permission accorded by the Sec
rotary of State, probably will come too
late to have any effect. 1t is said at
the State Department that Governor
Colquitt's consent to the troop move
.ment was merely asked as a matter OF
courtesy. That consent having been
given, however, and the State Depart
ment having granted it's own permits
sion, General Steever was ordered tr
furnish proper escort, and see the
Mexican troops safely through the
Texan territory covered by the permit
Up to the time the State and War
Department closed for the day Cover
nor Colquitt's message seeking to
withdraw his original consent had not
reached either of the departments. SO
that even If the War Department were
disposed to do so, it would be diff
cult to countermand the order to Gem
eral Steeyer. s
officials here do not concede the:
right of any state authority to prevent
the free movement of United States
troops, nor their performance of such
an international obligation as that i'm
posed upon General Steever by the
State Department in this case.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-10-04
THE OLIVE BRANCH.
Negotiations For Peace Under Way In
Mexico.

Ell Paso. Tex. Negotiations for
peace begun some time ago between
the federal government and rebels in
the North of Mexico have met APP
prevail in the first step, according to
rebel representatives here. 1t is. said
by rebel agents that Antonio p.
Magma, who left Ell Paso week ago
with an offer from the rebels for 4
peace conference, has met with a
favorable reception by President
Madero. and is on the way from Mex
loo City to Ell Paso to continue the
treaties here.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-10-04
NEW REBEL MOVEMENT.
General AsuiIar and Followers Take
Several Towns.

Washington. Dispatches to the
State Department continue to tell of
the growth of the new rebel move
mont in the State Of Vera Cruz. led
by General Aguilar. a former federal
ofiicer. 1t is reported that several
towns have been taken by Aguilar and
his followers. and that he rapidly is
increasing his forces
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-10-04
.FANC|FUL STORY
OF: PETTY ROGUE
Says She Was Student at a
Baltimore Seminary.
FIFTY STOLEN GOWNS FOUND.
When she Is Arraisned in . New
FIFTY STOLEN GOWNS FOUND.
When She Is Arraigned In . New
York Police Court She Has
To Shed Part OF Her
Finery.

New York.-Frances Hollender, the
handsome young woman who was ar.
rested here on a charge Of larceny
and who stated that she was the
daughter Of a wealthy Chicago fam.
lily, whose name she declined to give,
was proven to have criminal record
in Massachusetts, where she is said
to have a string of aliases. The
amount of her thefts in New York
will, total several thousand dollars.
A cache of hers, established in the
gtoreroom of a hotel in West Forty
seventh street, was uncovered and no
less than fifty expensive silk and satin
gowns of Fifth avenue modelling were
recovered, as well as quantities of
fine and costly underwear and box
Of silk stockings. More of her stolen
possessions were discovered in a
suitcase checked at Shanley's uptown
restaurant.
A Japanese owner of dyeing
establishment identified her as being
the girl who stole 500 silk gown
from his show case less than three
weeks ago. When arraigned the girl
shed part of her finery in court. She
had to give up SIS -chinchilla coat,
claimed by McC utcheon's store, and
under it she wore a costly white EN-
pire gown and a black poke bonnet,
also expensive. She insists, however,
that her family lives in Chicago, She
said:
my people live in Chicago They
are very wellto-do and / have lib
eral allowance. ] have been stu
dent at Catholic seminary in Balti-
more and had intended to return
there to complete the last year of a
course in music and literature.
II left my Chicago home early in
the summer to- visit chum in Roam
oke, Va. I've always been crazy to
see New York and it seemed good
opportunity. tried to get my chum
to come here with me, but she would
not. so about eight weeks ago came
on alone, bringing my motor car with
me- l first stayed at the King Ed
ward Hotel, later at the Knickerbock-
er and four days ago went to the
Hotel Aston. My folks had been for
warding my allowance to my chum in
Virginia, and she had been sending
me checks. but some delay occurred
little while ago and had to sell my
motor car. 1t won't be long before /
have a large sum of money, though \
The young woman admits that her
real name Is not Hollender She says
she viii not let her father know Of
the difficulty she is in until she finds
herself in actual danger Of going to
prison. She is afraid, she said, that
If her real name became known after
her present notoriety she will not be
allowed to return to the seminary in
Baltimore Of which she claims to be a
student
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-10-04

Professor Paul s. Reinsch Of the
University Of Wisconsin, at home aft
or year in Berlin, expresses the
opinion that the victory of the Amer
lean athletes in the Olympic games
will revolutionize athletic training. in
Germany. THE German system Of
athletics" he says, is really that Of
the Turner societies, looking to the
collective effect rather than individual
superiority" However. he heard in
Berlin on all sides indications that If
Germany is to achieve fame athletic
ally the American style of athletics
must be gone into more generally. As
y result Of this he expects to see
Germany more successful in future
Dlympian contests. The professor
adds that there have been signs for
some time Of breaking away on the
part Of Germans from the indoor sys-
ten of athletic training and notes
that many Germans are playing golf.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-10-04

f. s-l VI s
A Paris newspaper, the Femina, put
the following question to its women
readers recently: What do you think
CHASING them in order Of impor-
tance-are the ten principal failings Of
men'" The majority OF the women
said sgotism was mans most besetting
sin And what is egotism? It is
simple and unauthorized selfishness;
and that is mans chief fault, accord
Ing to the women. And then these
faults come next In answers: inf
deity. jealousy, intemperance, cow
ardice. That is so selfishnegs is the
taproot OF them all. They are all
logically connected. Following these
ave leading sins come, In the women's
answers: immortality. despotism, tenn
per, stupidity and idleness. 1t will
be interesting to follow these an
swers in grading the sins. and pursu-
Ing the gradual descents from egotism
to laziness. It will be found that they
preserve q natural order. For in
stance, infidelity follows egotism.
cowardice follows intemperance, des.
potism follows immortality, and idle
ness is just behind stupidity The
answers are interesting and just. The
women know more about men't fail
lngs than men do. They know more
than they let on
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-10-04
WATER SUPPLY POISONED.
Mexican Indians Buy Cyanide Of
Potassium.

Mexico City. Death by poison is a
new menace added by rebellious Indi-
ans operating about the city of Oaxacat
whose residents fear to take drink
or water. Chemists are making tests
for traces Of cyanide Of potassium in
the city's water supply. A group of
rebels are declared to have entered
the Natividad mining camp, in the
Ixtlan district, and demanded strych-
nine, declaring their intention OF pois-
oning drinking water in the regions
which are not under their control.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-10-04
SURRENDER THEIR ARMS.
Men OF Montgomery Turn Weapons
Over To Committee.

Charleston, W. Va. Montgomery,
the mining metropolis of Fayette
county, was the scene of a strange
spectacle. Citizen after citizen was
seen walking along the streets carry
ing rifle, shotgun or revolver, taking
them to the mayors office and turning
them over to committee. The ac-
ton was taken as result Of prom
Use made to Governor Glasscock by
representatives OF the town that the
firearms Of the town would be sur
rendered.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-10-04
1000 MIL WORKERS PROTEST.
Want Freedom For Ettor and Clio
vannftti In jail.

Lawrence. Mas. Two thousand
operatives in the Washington mill of
the American Wooden Company left
their work as protest against the
confinement in jail Of Joseph ]. Ettor
and Apturo Giovannitti. without
warning, about 100 operatives walked
out Of the worsted spinning depart
ment They were followed by work
ers in many other departments and in
several instances departments were
Immediately shut down.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-10-04
HURT SAVING KITTEN.
Child OF six Has Legs Cut OF BY
Train.

Wheeling. In attempting to save
the life of her pet kitten 6-year-old
Anna Peozel was run down by a
freight train and both legs were cut
or close to the body. Witnesses of
the distressing accident say the kit
ten with which she was playing jump
ed from her arms and dashed across
the railroad tracks. The little girl
seeing the approaching train ran onto
the track after the kitten.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-10-04
FOUND DEAD N rENr.
Father and Daughter ssfieved 70
Have Been shot BY Robbers.

Wellington, Kan. - Theodore Nc
Kneliy. a oar repairer. and his daugh-
ter Gretta were found dead and Mrs.
McKnelly probably fatally injured in
tent on the outskirts OF Wellington,
whittier they recently had moved for
the daughters health. All three had
been shot and their skulls crushed.
Robbery is believed to have been the
motive.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-10-04
BOY LosEs LIFE oN DARE.
Stands Too Long In the Path OF Auto
Truck and Is Run Down.

Chicago. John Donigan, z years
old, was killed on the South Side as
the result Of winning a dare from a
party Of schoolboys. The boys were
crossing street and dared each 9TH
.er to stand longest in the path Of a
large automobile truck Donigan stay
ed too long.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-10-04
AN HONEST woopcurrER.


Douglas, AriE.-Five bars of silver
bullion. worth $4,000. were returned
to the Ell Tigre Mining Company by
Juan Gonzales, woodcutter. according
to message from the mine. The
bullion was part of the loot recently
taken by Salazar's rebels and was
found 10 miles from Ell Tigre.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-10-04

That woman who managed to keep
house at . cost OF $3.50 per week
might make at least that standard Of
expenses by telling others how to
do it. Possibly after she has ex-
planned the way it is done the in
come can be increased from men who
will pay more than that not to have
It done in their families.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-10-04
PLAYED WITH DYNAMITE.
Student Has Hand Blown or When
Cap ExpIodes.

Rock Island, MI. Willie Greiner
picked at dynamite cap with pen
in German Lutheran parochial
schoolroom here. The cap exploded
and Willie's left hand was torn away.
The SO other pupils were thrown into
panic. Greiner is IL years old.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-10-04
ECHO OF TITANIC DISASTER.
Two Men Indicted For Defrauding
Widow OF a Victim.

Washington Charles Wynard and
George H. Hamilton, of New York,
were indicted By federal grand jury
here for conspiracy to defraud Mrs
w. H. Harbeck. widow of one Of the
victims of the Titanic disaster. Mrs
Harbeck alleged that Wynard, who
was her husbands private secretary,
had taken valuable moving-picture
films, the property of his former en-
ployer. and, with Hamilton. tried to
sell them here
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-10-04
The Midland Journal
1IslNa SUN. MARYLAND
REMINlscENcEs.

Offhand. one would say the greatest
pleasure Of recollection lay In the con-
temptation Of past victories. Man
might naturally be supposed to cher
ish more the thoughts Of the times
when he triumphed than the times
when he went down to defeat may
De to defeat that carried with 1t the
worlds stigma of ignominious or in
glorious There lie something to be-
said on the other side. however. To
have fought and lost, however over
whelming the defeat, however crush
Ing the failure. Is something that is
sweet to us all and ever has been,
True, the repictured scene when the
splendid machine lin war, sport, polis
tics or whatnot went crushing
through the well ordered ranks of
the enemy, rendering the foe as pig
mics, must be q shining panel Of mem.
Org. To recall triumphs fairly won
and hard fought, is indeed, almost the
acme Of pleasure. Sweet is pleas
ure after PAIN sang the minstrel,
Sweet. indeed, is the reward Of vic;
tory. What Of the rewards of de-
feat! To 90 down lighting hard for
q good cause no man can really fight
hard unless his cause be righteous. to
him at least-ought to constitute one
of the brightest achievements Of life,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-10-04
rAsLEr FoR TITANIC HERO.
Southern University Fraternity Com
memorates Major Butt.

Nashville. Tenn.-A bronze tablet
ito commemorate the noble life and
the heroic death" Of Major Archibald
Willingham Butt, u. s. A., was unveil-
ed in All Saints Chapel. University
OF the South, at Sewanee, Major Butt
was a Sewanee alumnus and the un-
yelling ceremonies Were under
auspices Of his fraternity. Delta Tau
Delta.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-10-04
REsEL Leader a pRIsoNER.
General Mena Captured With the
Town OF Granada.

San del Sur The town of Granada,
which was in the hands Of the Mica
raguan rebels, has surrendered to the
government Gen. Luis Mena, the In
surgent leader. has been taken
prisoner.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-10-04
COSTLY FIRE AT DETROIT.
bodybuilding Plant Was Almost
Wholly pestreyed.

Detroit, Mich. Fire of unknown
origin almost wholly destroyed the
Wyandotte plant of the Detroit Ship
building Company. Ohicers Of the
concern say the loss may be over
100000. An excursion steamer in
the course Of construction, at an esti-
mated cost Of $1.50O,O00, was saved.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-10-04

The many drownings reported these
days wouldn't happen if every boy and
girl had to learn how to swim. A
modification OF the old Persian cur
riculum, ITO ride. to shoot and to
speak the truth. might well be added
to our educational requirements.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-10-04

Woman in Milwaukee wants d.
yorce because her husband had his
whiskers shaved on. She simply
couldn't stand such bare faced treat
msnt