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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-03-21

Edifice Built 600 Years Ago stu
Stands IN England.


I.ondon-In many Of the northern
countries Of Europe. as well as u
England. there Is abundant evidence
OF the use OF wood in the middle ages
for the construction OF sacred build
ings. There was q time" says the
Venerable Bede, when there was
not stone church in all the land,
but the custom was to build them all
Of wood" The earliest cathedral at
York and the Church Of Lindisfarne,
in Holy Island, were build Of wood.
The best account Of these early wood
en- churches is to be found In Profess
sor Dietrichen's book on the Morse
Stayekirker In Norway some "a out
Of 1000 or more Of the original stave-
kirker still exist. IN England there re-
mains only one such wooden church,
the nave of which is a genuine exam
pie of Saxon timber building Green
sted, In Essex.
The little Church Of Greensted lies
mile west Of Dngar, and about 20
miles northeast OF London, and 10 al
most screened from the observation OF
the traveller approaching from either
direction by tab pes. It is in all prob
ability due Is exceptionally Sc
questered on, as well as to its
small size 4 insignificant endow-
ments, that it has escaped unframed
during 800 years OF eventful and tu-
multuous history.
The accredited tradition connects
kE...
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-03-21
MAN WALKED ON HOT IRON
Then, to Further Prove That He Was
Immortal" Steel Worker Tried
TO Swallow Hot Rod.

Cambria City. Pa. Declaring that
he had come to the world after re-
generation and that he was infallible
and immortal, William Fries, steel
worker, tried to prove his assertion
and other gospel claims to crowd Of
fellow workmen, Shouting in an i'm
FASHIONED voice that nothing could
harm him, Fries, minus shoes and
socks, deliberately ran over several
hot masses Of pigiron.
Although he declared that he fell
no pain, It was evident that he was
suffering intensely. The jibes Of the
workmen angered Fries ana he
snatched up a red-hot rod and tried to
force it down his throat. The other
men, however, interfered. When po-
liceman was called, Fries bit him on
the nose.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-03-21

Bedo,,in ana thew ara .ant i, eomnare
him verv unfavoranlv VIII, tha ~.
douin 81 travellers. tales ~ ~ acton
This nerson ftl,a Ra.so,,in 81 tba pvra.
midsl Il n;ct,,rasn,e "a aanact ana
wears the traditional roha - !, voi,,rr,.
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sfers laia services & gnida F Ia VII,
not fake ano,, for 81 anaver. IL xvo =
riea--ha nesters Ha bags for haclr-
.baasb tsta,. r.. ,,a,..,, e.,
about : onarter 81 On hour IL f,naI1v
accents : grat,,;tv and denarts -',..''
Th, fact Is that 81 nine Gases o,,t
of ten these men who hans. aso,, ,i tbs
Pvran,;da ara mt gen,,;r Mrs, a., a1c,,i &c.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-03-21
chiIdren,s Humor.

The poetry Of life is frequently seen
in childhood. We have this illustrated
in the description of butterflies as
''pansies flying"
A star is q cinder from Gods great
star" has wealth OF unconscious
meaning. But perhaps the finest APP
proach to poetry was made by a tiny
tot who defined dew as the grass
crying aOh, auntiei'' said little
girl, Eve just seen pencil walking. :
The nurse who had grown out Of
fairyland explained It was only an or
binary worm.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-03-21
Member Of the Union.

Men who worked under former
city editor of the Washington Post
vouch for the truth of this story about
him.
The telegraph editor, so the story
goes, got q flash one night that John
La Fargo. the painter. was dead. He
called the news out to the city editor,
who, catching only the name and pro
fession, yelled to reporter:
sWilloughby! A painter by the
name Of La Fargo is dead. Rush down
to the Central Labor union and see
what you can dig up about him.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-03-21
Universal Hero.

For America. at least. there is the
one universal hero. No one questions
his greatness. None names him but
to praise.
Who ID that universal hero?
Is it Napoleon? Many condemn
him, as Ingersoll did. as the .imperi-
al personihcation Of force and muir
der, No, it Is not Napoleon.
Washington, then? Wendell Phil
lips said: But the great virginian
held slaves" So even Washington
had his detractors.
Lincoln? Perhaps later on; but not
vet.
Well, who is this universal hero Of
America?
John Hampden. OF course. He OBJ
jected to paying taxes. Kansas City
Times.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-03-21
AROUsEs BOSTON GIRLS IRE
Professor Says That He Believes Not
One Of Them Has Perfect
Foot.

Boston.-Boston women are sim
cerely indignant because men who
have set themselves up as experts
have declared mo Boston girl has
perfect foot Or. e. H. Bradford
says so. He is head OF the Harvard
Medical school and is an expert on the
structure OF the human foot. He says:
Il do not believe there y a girl in all
Boston with q perfect foot"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-03-21
Where It Happened.

A seven-yearold colored boy was
before Judge Taylor in juvenile court
not long ago for shooting at his play
mate with rife. As is customary in.
all such eases the attorney in Ques-
tioning the boy asked:
You we're in the state Of Indiana.
Marion county, when this happened.
were you not r.
The little fellow studied minute
and then answered:
mo, sab. All was on tn front
pooh. Indianapolis News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-03-21
odd Operation e performed.

Philadelphia. A plate holding false
teeth that lodged twenty years ago in
the throat OF Capt. Henry Wagner Of
this city, Civil war veteran. was re-
moved after the tissue. which had
grown over it. was cut away.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-03-21
Even Robbins JaIIs In Kansas.

Wichita, Kan. While Sheriff Mil
haubt was absent from the county
jail robbers broke into the basement
Of the structure and stole 14S quarts
OF his wife's choicest canned fruit.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-03-21
FIremen Accused of Araon.

Ashland. Pa Harry Swartz, a fire-
man, was arrested, charged with be-
Ing implicated In recent fires Of IN
cendiary origin. swartz denies the
charge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-03-21

Speaking Of human dynamos, Z
there is man who has everything
charged
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-03-21
Wanted II Know.

Il don't like to throw bouquets at
myself. but / do think have excellent
taste"
Am ! to consider that as pro-
posal?"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-03-21

Success comes from good work
oftener than it does from good luck.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-03-21

The world likes good loser. espe
cially II It gets some Of his money
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-03-21

Only Ono ~BRORIO OUININEv
That Is LAXATIVE BROMO- QUINlNN. Look
for the signature OF: n. w. GROVE Cures q Cold
in One Day, Cures Grip in Two Days, &c.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-03-21

silence Ia the college yell Of. the
school of experience.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-03-21

ITCH Relieved In so Minutes. ~
Woolford's Sanitary Lotion for all kinds OF
contagious Itch. At Druggists. Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-03-21
For sUMMER TFEADACHEs

Hicks CAPUDINE is the best remedy
no matter what causes them--wh&ther
from the heat. sitting in draughts. fever
ish condition, etc. 10c., Csc and soc per
bottle at medicine stores. Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-03-21

No. Cordelia. criminal lawyer isn't
necessarily criminal
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-03-21

How can q milk trust be investi--
gated?'
by pumping the Witnesses
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-03-21
The EXPOSITION.

You are mine!" cried the impecuni-
GUS nobleman as he embraced the
heiress
Yes" said the latter. "a gold mine. !"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-03-21

Important 70 RA0fherS
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that 1t
Bears the -<..--.' '
signature q 3ZzZx
In Use For Over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-03-21

RHRNnMKEM Watson e. Coleman, wash
q ssis SS SE Sc! g. ;i EEs
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-12-27
WHITE SERVANTS GOOD Work
Did Much Toward Building UP tho
South in the Days Before the
Revolution.

Socially the white servant was an
important factor in helping TO build up
landed aristocracy in the south, be-
cause he made possible the cultivation
Of extensive areas of land, declares
writer in Harper's Magazine. But In
the course of few years he became
@ free citizen and owner of a small
estate. Thus was developed a woman
class. a much needed democratic ele-
ment in the southern colonies, while
at the same time settlers were secured
for the black lands. where they were
needed to protect the frontier. Never
theless, they did not form a distinct
class after becoming freedmen. Some
were doubtless the progenitOrs of the
poor white trash" OF the south. but 1t
IS likely that environment rather than
birth was the main factor in producing
this class. While comparatively few
rose to prominence. yet there are some
notable examples to the contrary. Two
signers of the Declaration of indie
pendence, George Taylor and Mathew
Thornton; Charles Thompson. the sec
rotary of the continental congress, and
General Sullivan of revolutionary war
fame, had all been white servants. 1t
Is certain also that many became sue
cessful planters, and perhaps the ma
iority respectable and desirable citi-
Zens.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-12-27
Trained Cow This Girls Pet.

LYDIA Thompson of Springfield.
Mass. has an unusual pet, a Holstein
COW three years old. 1t is safe to
say that very few other children In
the country, If am, own such favor
lie. OF course, her father has done
most of the training. but LYDIA, being
skilled in the handling Of animals. has
had her share in bringing about the
results.
The little COW has been named Dia-
nond, a name which is explained
when you look at her forehead. LYDIA
saws. Shake hands. Diamond and a
right hoof is lifted into her hand.
Then the order is given for the other
hocf and the response is just as
prompt.
Now, Diamond. down" says Lydia,
and down goes the Holstein on her
knees She stays there as If 1t were
the easiest thing in the world for a
cum bersome creature like a COW 10
remain in that position.
Diamond will at command raise her
head until it is level with her master
face when he is standing and KISS
him. She also permits LYDIA to ride
her about the fields. II is doubtless
true. as Mr.. Thompson says. that this
COW might have been trained to dc
things worthy of circus performer
She seems to be willing to do any
thing asked Of her.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-12-27
MADE UP OF LITTLE THINGS
Life Than Those We Consider
Of Importance.

We love little things, we hate little
things, we fear little things; our lives
are knit up with little things from the
time we are born to the day we die.
Big things draw us up to Heaven or
crush US down to hell Little things
live beside us on the earth, eat and
sleep with us. laugh and grumble with
US. catch the early train with us, or
make us miss it, irritate and appease
us-never leave us alone for min
ute.
That is why they are so much more
important than the big things-the
things that only come once In way,
at long intervals. and even then are
nearly always the result of hundred
and one little things combined.
To be crushed by large misadven-
ture is natural, but to fall victim to
series of petty misfortunes is hui
initiating. There are many who would
prefer to break their necks once and
for all by falling off a mountain. than
to bruise their whole bodies and dis
locate their tempers by the daily
stumbling over a mole-hill. 1t is the
little things that count-the satisfac-
ton of climbing Mount Olympus is a
poor sort of attainment if the scores
and scores of pleasant details which
wait upon success be absent.-From
the Atlantic.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-12-27
In the Nursery.

1t does not mean that woman can
not take charge of her own childrens
bringing-up simply because she puts
them in a nursery. She can take
charge CT them as well in nursery as
out of one. II they are in Charge OF
a governess, however. she should be
a woman who can be thoroughly trust
ed. In these days of mothers help
ers the young woman who fills that po-
sition would have the supervision OF
the nursery in house where she was
employed. and she should be chosen
with the greatest care. For the whole
value Of the nursery idea is that the
children who are brought up in a
nursery lead a quieter. more untram-
meled life than they do when they
live out of the nursery.-Exchange.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-12-27
Saving Came True.

The discovery that Scottish bank
notes have actually been forged with
in the walls OF Peterhead convict
prison recalls an amusing incident.
Unlike the notes of the Bank OF
England (which are destroyed as soon
as they find their way back to the
bank, notes on Scottish banks are put
in circulation again and again. The
result is that some of these notes get
very dirty, the one-pound notes get
ting particularly grubby and worn
in the course of their travels.
An English barrister who was once
given a sheaf of these notes in pay
ment of a large amount, regarded
them with horror for few seconds,
holding them delicately between his
thumb and finger.
Now" he said, holding them at
arms length, now ! understand the
meaning of that saying about filthy
lucer.'"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-12-27

George, who would believe the
princes own story that he had spent
the night quietly at home, when the
newspapers would be full of his night
adventure in the Cafe Celestiel?
Truly Won Holzrath had hit upon a
cunning scheme, and one which far
transcribed the vulgar vice Of kid
mapping the heir apparent.
Paul's resolution was made up in an
instant. He must hurry back to the
Cafe Celestiel, acquaint Clothilde with
the truth about the affair, and force
her, by any means in his power. to
accompany him to Lord Claude's
house and there reveal the details of
| the conspiracy
So he set doggedly to tramp back
again through the long streets and
over the bridge. And, when at last
he reached his destination, it was
twenty minutes past three.
The Cafe Celestiel was still bril-
liant with lights. and the band still
played, but the cafe itself was almost
empty. A few newcomers lazily sip
ped their absinthe there-shabby
folks, night birds, journalists and
writer's who kept irregular hours.
They were gathered in little groups
and noisily discussing some topic of
interest. Paul. seating himself close
by, made out the tenor of the CONVEX
sation with no difficulty.
81 wish I had been there" moaned
a shaggy-haired newspaper writer
Just my luck to miss such an event!
Tell me, Alphonse, just what oc
Cured"
Alphonse, the head waiter, rested
his tray of empty glasses upon the
marble top and disclosed the events
of the evening with free gesticulatior
OF his hands.
He was here at midnight with hel
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-12-27

Paul, for heavens sake follow on his
track, for / must go back and play my
part again. Won Holzrath Is ubiqui-
tous, his spies may even now be
watching me. 1t is madness to be
seen talking with you"
"One moment Gabrielle thinks
you the prince? 1t is incredible that
a woman should be deceived"
mo, Paul. She Is but playing her
part. She knows nothing of the plot
and thinks the whole thing a wager.
wherefrom she is to reap ten thou
sand francs for aiding in the jest.
Now l must CO." She rose.
But the prince" Paul cried again
in desperation. Give me some clue"
Il cannot. Paul. Ask at the house
Of the marquis That is all l can sug-
gest. l must go, Paul-forgive me-"
For a fraction of a moment he felt
her hand in his, and then he knew
that, whatever the part which she
must play, her love was his. Some
day, when all their sufferings were
ended, he would take her home with
him, to dwell in peace and quiet for
all their lives in his own land
Home! The thought, the memory OF
1t burned in his heart and gave him
new resolution. He buttoned his coat
tightly and hurried away from the res
taurant toward the marquis town
house.
But It was five miles from the Cafe
Celestiel to that fashionable neighbor
hood where the Marquis de Breteui
resided, and Paul, when about to hal
a taxicab, discovered to his consterna
ton that he had no money in his
pocket. He knew no one from whom
to borrow in that region. 1t was al
most as far to Lord Claude's abode al
to that Of the marquis. There was
nothing to do but to walk. So hi
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-12-27

strobe through the endless streets,
crossed the Seine, and then proceed
ed through a mean region of little
shops, while from time to time the
pealing of the city clocks indicated
the swift passage of the hours. II
was nearly two before he stood at
last in front of the old chateau In
which the prince was harbored.
He knew his room! it had been
indicated in many diagram and plan
in many a newspaper. 1t overlooked
the avenue, and now Paul, standing
directly under it, perceived that there
was a light in the princes window.
And. as he looked up. straining his
eyes to catch a clearer glimpse Of the
figure behind the curtain. suddenly
the window was thrown wide open
and the youthful figure Of the prince
looked out.
It was Prince Edward! There was
no mistaking him! None could have
mistaken that characteristic figure,
that bright, English face, the profile
IL was the pTluCc COuipiCtcs even iuO"h
to the fashionable coat SO often per,
trayed.
As Paul watched the prince turned
round, the curtain fell, and the light
went out
He had come on a wild goose
chase. and the true explanation Of II
suddenly flashed through his mind
Won Holzrath, the soul and cunning In
spiration of the league. distressing
Clothilde, had merely pretended that
the prince had been kidnapped. in or
der that she might reveal the story
and spread the rumor. they incidental
" throwing his enemies on theil
guard. Paul had not credited the mar
with 90 much originality. In thu
midst of these rumors. which wou't
doubtless be communicated TO KIM
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-12-27

de Soucy." he said.
"Sapristi, they drank together for
two hours, Mademoiselle and the
prince, till both were tipsy. And he
Haunted himself so daringly, Mes
sieurs, in his English coat and his
patent feathers, yes, even to the dogs
head cane that all Paris has learned
to know. He won all hearts, this
English prince And then, just as we
were wondering whether or not he
would roll under the table, up steps
who do you think? Manuel OF Por-
them"
"Ciel. What a meeting! And
hten?"
When Mademoiselle perceived him
she grew pale as death and rose from
the table with a little cry of fear, and
stood facing the ex-king with arms
stretched out as though to shield the
boy prince from his wrath. And the
prince rose. too. and looked upon Man
uel with calm dignity-the dignity OF
a prince. an English prince, Mes
| y.
to the prince and, taking off his gloves
in a leisurely way. folded them to
gether and struck Prince Edward
across the face. And then mer
sprang between them and-and-
"a duel!" exclaimed the shaggy
haired journalist. Mon Dieu! Where
will 1t be?".
None knows. They went on witt
J their seconds In two taxicabs, leaving
poor Mademoiselle de Soucy alon'
and half hysterical. But 1t is certain
that they will fight before morning"
Paul sprang to his feet in horror
A duel! Clothilde, In a boys garh
engaged in a fencing bout with the in
furiated young man who had beel
ruler of Portugal! 1t was intolerahl'
that such thing could occur. Yet b
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-12-27

toward the little glade. At last HI
reached it-thank God, it was empty
and, flinging himself down upon the
dewy grass, he rested. His limbs
ached and his head was swimming:
his eyes were heavy from want OF
sleep. He needed all his strength to
control himself He must act wisely,
swiftly and say not one rash word.
Presently a fiacre ratified up and
halted in the middle Of the nearby
carriage drive. and. two men stepped
out of It. Almost Immediately 1t was
followed by another, which. hating In
the identical spot, disgorged three
others. Through the bushes behind
which he lay concealed Paul could
see in the rapidly increasing light,
that the first two men were Manuel
and his second: the other three were
the supposed prince, his second. and
a man who carried little black case
and was evidently doctor.
The parties saluted formally. ano
the man with the case stepped for
ward and communed for while with
Manuers second. Then, being joined
by their parties. they stationed them
in chosen places. some fifteen PAGES
apart. And. as the man with the case
opened it, Paul perceived to his hor
ror that the case did not contain
surgical supplies.
II contained two pistols. This wal
evidently to be a duel a Poutrance
And one OF the combatants woult
fall, killed. or perhaps mortal!
wounded.
That the duel was to be serious
one was evinced from the fact tina
the combatants were set facing eacl
other, and not back to back. as 1
commonly done in encounters whel
only honor is sought. The principal
raised their pistols; the seconds too
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-12-27
Trick of the Orator.

Disraeli, whose eloquence Lord CIV
zon ranks below that OF Gladstone.S
tried hard to give his hearers the i'm
pression that he was net in the habit
of preparing his speeches. Discussing
Plunket's oratory with Disraeli. Lord
Granville remarked that the Irish
statesman hesitated so long for a
word that he seemed to be on the point
Of breaking down. Lord bless you,'
Disraeli exclaimed. did that take you
in? Why, that is part Of the trick.
have often done it to make 1t appear
that my speech has not been pre-.
pared"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-12-27
Dishonesty Rare In China.

The Chinese are said to be the
most honest people in the world in
their business relations. They keep
their word whether expressed in writ
ing according to printed formula or
spoken by the lips, and so loyal are
they to the honor of the family that
the son performs the pledges Of the
father who may have failed from mis-
fortunte or death. However hard
they may regard the bargain, how
ever convenient and truthful might
be the plea of falling business these
yellow people despise such sophistries
and keep their word.