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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-24

The Baltimore Telegram, brushing
aside all7facts and figures in our recent
complimentary notice Of its puerile Ell
forts in Preston's behalf, kicks out side
wise like COW and lands on us with the
following dull sickening thud
Our poor feeble minded friends of the
Midland Journal, of Rising SIM, Cecil
county, Maryland, seem equally ignorant
of the English language. the election
results of receut years in the City Of Bal
tin1ore and of the sentiment of the State
of Maryland. Nevertheless, we still
think, in spite of the source from which
II came, that the suggestion, whether in
tended OF not. of Mayor Preston for state
leadership was wise one.
o thou eminent exampler Of the Eng
lish language, pre-eminent purveyor Of
political prophecies. and past master
emeritus Of all wisdom in general, grac-
iously deign to cast little ray from thy
inexhaustable source OF universal knowl-
edge and tighten the darkened recesses
Of our poor feeble minds
To be specific. kindly inform us where.
IN we fell down on the use of the kings
English. show us wherein we err in stat
ing Preston's fraudulent majority for
mayor was only 6oo and finally name to
rs who outside of your own little coterie
Of city gangsters has the least idea that
there is any call for Preston's further po-
litical services to the city or state.
To drop to plain ward-heelerdom Ian
euage. with which you are most familiar.
come across or shut up.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-24
aouthnaysl Smokers.

With his left hand he took pipe and
tobacco from his pocket and with his
right hand he felt for a match. He
had none. His fellow idler at the
other end OF the park bench gave him
a match and then let his own cigar go
out in his establishment at seeing his
left handed neighbor light bis pipe
with his right hand.
That's funny" said he. lyon are
just about the most confirmed left
handler ever met. yet for that little
trick you use your right hand as II
born to It"
"All left handed people do" was the
reply. Just think over the list of
your smoking acquaintances and see
IL you ever knew one who lit his pipe
with his left hand. I'll bet you didp't
I never did. and have numbered
among my pipe loving friends several
men whose right hand seemed nearly
helpless for everything else. New
York Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-24
a Hero In a Lighthouse,

For years j. s Donahne, So.
Haven, Mich, civil war captain,
as a lighthouse keeper, averted
awful wrecks, but q queer fact is,
he might have been a wreck, him
self, if Electric Bitters had not pre-
vented. "sThey cured me of kidney
trouble and chills," he writes,
s'after / had taken other so called
cures for years, without benefit
land they also improved my sight.
Now, at seventy, / am feeling fine. y
For dyspepsia, indigestion, all
stomach, liver and kidney troubles,
they're without equal. Try them.
Only Boots. at Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-24
His Stomach Trouble Over.

Mr.. Dyspeptic. would you not like ,o
feel that vnur stomach troubles were
over, that you could eat any kind offood
you desired without injury? That may
seem SO unlikely 70 you that you do moi
even hope for an ending of yonr trouble,
but permit us 10 assure you that il is no,
altogether impossible. # Others can be
cured permanently, and thousands have
been, why not your John R. Barker, Of
Battle Greek, Mich, is one of them. He
says, Il was troubled with heartburn, in
digestion, and liver complaint until /
used Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets, then my trouble was over Z
Sold by Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-24
Tail Of the Fiery Draaois.


One Of the peculiarities of the an.
cient writer's on natural history sub
jects was the implicit faith which they
placed In the genuineness OF the vari-
GUS basilisk and dragon stories which
were told to them. Brunette, for an
instance to the point. relates with all
soberness that 1.-THE basilisk Is the king
Of serpents. He wears white crest
upon his head. and such is the abun.
dance OF his venom that the air ia
poisoned wherever this dire reptile
passes. Trees in which he makes his
home exhale such poisonous odor
that birds In flying over are so over
come with it that they fall to the
ground dead.
''The dragon says the same au-
thor. Els the very largest of serpents
and inhabits especially India and Ethi-
opia. When he flies ont of the caverns
IN which he makes his home he fur
rows the air with such violence as to
make it CLEAN with fire. His mouth Ia
small. and he has not the power to In
dict deadly wounds with his teeth.
In his tail. however. his power hes,
and with 1t he can instantly strange
the largest elephant"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-24
Blair Lee For U. S. Senate.

State Senator Blair Lees recent an.
nonncenent. as a candidate for the Unit
ed States Senate. has been received with
much joy, in Garrett county. by bis num-
erous friends. and whilst many were look.
ing forward TO bis being the next demo
cratic nominee for Governor, vet they
will stand Loyalty by him in his coming
campaign.
Senator Lee Is the true type OF Mary
land gentleman and has made on. Of the
best representatives that the State has
ever had in the Senate of Maryland.
He is and always has been progress
sive democrat. which IS conclusively
proven by his record. and be has always
been strong advocate of this class of leg.
islation whenever II has heen before the
Maryland Legislature His record is one
that he can indeed be pvond Of, and az
we look the field over. we know of no
man better fitted to occupy the high.of
Of United States Senator than Blair Lee
His gracious submission to defeat in his
last State fight and his loyal support oil
Senator German proves. beyond doubt,
the character Of man and democrat be Il
and entities him to the full support OF the
entire democrats party
Again. his ideas in reference to future
snd pending legislation are the same 81
the views of Presideni-elect Wilson, and
nv placing man Of the type of Lee in
the Senate. the President will have 4
progressive OF the tvpe he admires ard
one who will uphold she President ia hi:
rolicirs: be credit To the people al
MARYLAND and the Nation as = whole =
Garrett Journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-24

ls
The Pos.office Depastmen, has ,ahulal-
ed The results Of the frs, seven days'
operatinnof the new parcel post system.
which went into operation on January i.
The results exceeded the expectation, Of
the Department, particularly when i. Is
remembered that The reports for the FIRST
seven days indicate the operation Of the
system. not for seven days, but actually
for o., y five DAYS. because Of the holiday
and the Sunday thaf are inclu.ied in the
seven days The people generally are
awaiting themselves eagerly Of the low
rates and quick dispatch afforded ~ the
new system, which Tie Postal Depart
ment was prevented for years from put
ting in operation, by The express com
panies, and which these same companies
are now doing everything in their power
to discredit.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-24
THE STREETS Or NAPL Is.
They Are the Workshops of the People
il the Poorer Quarters.

In the Poorer Quarters.
The ancient city Of Naples has al
ways been more celebrated for its
beauty and interest Of its surroundings
than for It's own attractiveness or.
scenic advantages.
The charm OF Naples itself lies in its
life the careless, open air life OF its
people, with much Of 1t passed al
most wholly out of doors under the
gaze Of the passerby The Neapolitan
Is the most buoyant, light hearted
creature in the world and, 1t must be
added, about the most indolent. The
streets are bright and moving pictures.
Many Of the people, men, women and
children when these latter are not in
nocent OF any clothing ARE CARRIED In
strange and somewhat gaudy costume,
with bright colored kerchiefs on their
heads.
In the poorer and more popuIous
quarters all handicrafts and occupa-
lions are carried on out Of doors, and
the streets are as busy as beehives.
Tailors are seen at their work, and
earvers Of lava. tortoise shell and coral
articles, makers OF statuary. women
sewing, cooking and performing all
their domestic duties, men. women and
children eating. sleeping, chattering,
playing, singing, all in the open. There
is no cessation to the noise and hustle
in the streets from early morning,
when the tinkle of goat bells starts
the day. until the evening, when count
less mandolin players, wandering from
house to house, from trattoria to cafe.
Singing for their supper OF macaroni
and red wine the famous old love
songs Of Naples and popular operate
airs.
All day long the rattle Of wheels, the
.erack king Of whips. the furious shout
ing Of drivers, the Jingle Of the elabo-
rately decorated harness. the cries Of
manageable street hawkers, the play
ing of military bands as regiments
march through the streets, ill the air
with a not unpleasant and thoroughly
Neapolitan din.-Americans Travellers
Magazine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-24


movement and who recently resigned al
special commissioner for the San Diego
Exposition 70 be held In 1915, has been
IN Washington lately in the interest 81
the reclamation Of swanp lands along
the Mississippi He speaks with much
enthusiasm Of the work that is being
done 10 San Diego in he building Of an
EXPOSITION.
President D G Collier said Mr..
Fox, and bis able corps Of assistants are
doing wonders out in San Diego. The
exposition has wonderful site in great
park overlooking the land and sea for
many miles. Millions Of plants and trees
are growing IN the Exposition nurseries
for the ornamenta,ion of THE grounds,
which will exhibit high degree Of land
scare art. The bnildings that are rising
in the Mission Renaissance style TO house
the exhibits will form group with a
most beautiful and impressive ensemble.
One cansee already that The Exposition
will be gem. nniqne in its design and
perfect in its plan
There can be no question about it;
THE Exposition is bound 10 We revela-
tionsto The visitors. Those who 90 west
in 1918 aud fail 10 see The San Diego Elk
position will make the mistake of their
lives.r
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-24
FRIDAY, JANUARY "a, 1918.

The following from the Cecil Wing,
and is 10 explanation of the movement
recently inaugurated il Elkton to get at
some definite understanding Of the State
Road situation in Cecil, which seems TO
be not only at complete stands.ill, but
ID rather muddled state as far as any
real Knowledge Of the public generally is
CONCERNED regarding what is to be the
outcome 10 our county. Says the Wing /:
eve have received number OF in
qniries concerning the fund being raised
by popular subscription to guarantee the
cost of the countv's action against the
State Road Commission The PROPOSE
ton is very simple. The people.of Cecil
county (some of them. al any rate) are
trying to save some Fifty or sixty thous.
and dollars OF the last State Road loan
from being diverted to the payment Of an
old deficit and have 1t used for the build
ing Of further roads in the county Such
an effort seems TO such citizens not only
right aud proper. but in the interest Of
the people of this county-in other words
"a public spirited proceeding on just
grounds. It is therefore only fitting that
the expense Of this proceeding Should
there be any or much) be borne by public
spirited citizens in general and not by a
very few. The finance committee. having
this matter in charge. will report to the
next public citizens meeting which, un-
fortunately, has to be deferred from lam
nary 2olto some later date, owing to the
fact that hearing cannot be arranged
with the State Road Commission until
Chairman Weller returns from the Hot
Springs, where he is undergoing treat
nent.'
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-24
Point In verbaiisnn.

Professor ito class IN composition,-
Some one in the class recently referred
to a woman as OF medium size :
Please avoid this expression in refer
ring to woman. It smacks too much
OF commercialism. Freshman But.
professor. she might be ION the mar
ket"-Jndge
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-24
John wauamaher. philsdelpbia,s me

John Wauamaker. Philadelphia's mer-
chant prince and former Postmaster
General. has declared himself in favor Of
government ownership Of the Telegraph
and telephone lines. 20 be onerated 10
conjunction with the postofice Mr..
Wauamaker SAYS the electric current he.
longs 70 the people by right. and is
honna 10 become their servart--not of
II class. nor Of one-sixsy fourth OF The
population. as At present,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-24
ALittle Short Of Funds.

Mr.. Phist- More money? What
have you done with that dollar gave
you last week? Mrs. Tyte-Phist
That's in the savings hank. bnt cant
draw the interest on it till next Jan
uary. want another dollar to run
the house on in the meantime. -Chica-
60 Tribune.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-24
Best Cough Medicine for children

II am very glad to say a few words in
praise Of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
writes Mrs. Ida Dewey, Milwaukee.
Wis. Il have used i, for years both for
my children and myself and II never fails
to relieve and cure cough or cold. No
family With children should be without
il as il gives almost immeslieie relief in
cases of Group chamherlain's Congh
Remedy is pleasant and safe 10 take.
which is % great importance when a
medicine must be given to Young chill
dren. For sale by Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-24
A Girls Wild Midnight Ride

To warn people Of i fearful for
est fire in the Catskills young
girl rode horse back at midnight
and saved many lives Her deed
was glorious but lives are often
saved by DIR. Kings New Dis
Ecovery in curing lung trouble.
coughs and colds, which might
end in consumption or pneumonia
1T cured me of a dreadful cough
and lung disease" writes w. r..
Patterson, Wellington, Tex, latter
four 10 our family had died with
consumption, and 7 gained 81
pounds = Nothing SO sure and
safe for all throat and lung troubles.
Price Soc and $1OO. Trial hottie
free. Guaranteed by Eli T. Rey-
nolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-24
All Settled.

Severe Father Katherine. what is
the meaning of the diamond ring on
your finger? WillfuI Daughter-lt
means. papa. that .Iack has something
to ask you that ii will do no good to
refuse Boston Transcript.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-24
Hittinu him vkith Enc rruth.

Mr.. Boastful-l wonder how it would
seem IL could have all the money
have given to charity piled on a plate
before me. Mrs Boastful-I think you
could still distinguish the plate.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-24
DO YOU WANT?

Lace Curtains 4 ~ e Yo S,t,,s M &c n;
catalogue. which contains some of the
Greatest Bargains su Curtains
ever offered. All goods guaranteed as repre-
sented or money returned Rural trade
solicited. We also guarantee
Saving of5o % on al goods bought
c. j. WHITrlAc co.
Bsz -. CHESTER. PA.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-24

True politeness is perfect ease and
freedom It simply consists In treating
others Just as you love to be treated
yourself.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-24
Sets Logic ct Defiance.

'There is no effect without cause. :
quoted the wise guy.
.'How about when a woman changes
her mind?' asked the simple mug
Philadelphia Record
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-24

The learned man has always riches
within himself Phaedrus.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-24
WASHINGTON LITTER.

Congress might well write on the walls
of its legislative chambers the motto;
$50 much to do. SO lutte doue."
Old members Of both houses are look
ing with apprehension at the vast amount
Of work in the appropriation bills alone.
at the same time counting up the work
ing days that remain in which this uec-
essary work may be done. The calen.
dars Of both houses are full There is a
great deal Of necessary legislation to be
considered and passed, and it is serious
problem how Congress will manage to
do il all.
The short session. or what Remains Of
il. Is going to be jammed full Of bust
ness, with investigation side shows max.
ing something doing every minute.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-24
Dry Batteries II

H RE important item for the who owns gas
PY one engine to have, at this time of year especially
We handle the J. M. "Red Seal Batteries and
they guaranteed to give good satisfaction any
battery Of their kind the market Every battery
before leaving the store. trial will convince you Of
their worth
Try MECHANICAL or SPEEDWAY GASOLINE for that
engine of yours. Their quality is we'll
known in this vicinity.
HARNESS OH with reputation for quality, as
well as plain NEATsFooT ORR
Red and White Coal On. made by the Red CO.
Oil Mfg Company
This is the month take stock, but as we have
often said before will be here do business the same
We want your trade in fact anxious @
get it Write phone, or call in person.
Orders sent by Parcels Post the same morning
received.
Yours at the "sign Of the King Light"
HAINES & KIRK.
tss s ss zsssasy gans,ss sss
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-24
lIyphenated Episode.

Hyphenated EPISODE.
what has become OF your hyphenat-
ed friendY''
my hyphenated friendy'
Eyes: your friend MIR Wombat- Won.
bat"
HE Is iii of beri-beri"
''Where?"
ssIn Walla. Walla. - Exchange.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-24

do Il all.
The short session, or what remains of
il. is going TO be jan,med full Of bust.
ness, with investigation side shows max.
ing something doing every minute.
Up to this tisne there has been no def
mite agreement among the democrats in
the Senate about the course that shall be
adopted with respect 10 the appointments
being sent in by President Taft. Since
Congress convened the President has
made large number of nominations and
very few of them have been confirmed
Will the democrats refuse to allow the
President to fill vacancies in order tina.
there may be more pie for them9
There is strong disposition to do this,
but then it is recognized that there will
be scant working majority in the Senate
for President Wilson to depend on when
be comes in, and If opposition be provok-
ed the republicans can make no end of
trouble after March 4th next. Perhaps
an understanding may be reached soon,
and the anxiety Of large number Of the
Presidents nominees relieved.
Nv
Some of those who keep their ears to
the. ground profess to hear war throbs.
While Gov. Wilson was away at Staun
ton, Va, celebrating bis birthday ami.
versary and talking abont President need
ing to be In war paint. Democratic Sena-
tors seem 10 have been putting few
danbs Of okre on themselves. They have
come back for the remainder of the
session in very belligerent mood Chiefly
they want those patronage plnus, and
they do not want Republicans to mort
gage the future''
The battles over patronage have been
joined almost daily. with Senator Hoke
Smith, Of Georgia. in supreme COM
mand for the Democrats There have
been few concessions
But there are the Postmas,ers Of the
Presidential class, whose terms are expir-
ing the last three or four months of the
Taft Administration. A great rush there
was before the holidays on the part of
these Republican Postmasters and their
Republican Congressional friends TO get
the nominations before the Senate. The
President and the Postmaster General CO.
operated. and nominations for Republic
can Postmasters went in by the bnshel.
They were referred to the Post Office
Committee, but there they hang, and
there apparently most Of them will hang.
~ nearly every State there has been
digging up Of old records in 1907 and
1898 10 see whether President MCKINLEY
and his Postmaster General allowed every
Democratic Postmaster to serve out four
years on an appointment iron, President
Cleveland.
s Unfortunately for the Republicans, al
good mauy Democratic Postmas,ers'
heads were chopped off rather summarily
in these two Years. There was no I'M
due amount Of ragard shown for the four
years tenure And while that may be
very ancient history now. contempla-
ton Of il makes Democratic blood boil
Fhereinis their excuse for refining the
Republicans up short. And OF course,
the Republican Senators are finding IL
difficult to answer that argument.
The Democrats are hopeful that their
President will get along well with Con-
eress Certainly tba, is the prayer Of in
huential Democrats in the Senate and
the House Senator La Toilette holds 10
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-24
FARrlERS AND OTHERS
TAKE NOTICE,

have for sale the
CELEBRATED THoRNHILL WAGON,
PENNSYLVANIA GRAIN DRILL,
SYRACUSE PLOWs, BUGGIEs,
HARNESS. in fact q general line OF
FARMERS SUPPLIES
Prompt and particular attention given to GEN
eral Blaeksmithing. share OF your patronage
solicited.
w. J. McDOU0AL.,
RISING SUM Maryland.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-24

John Fox. Of Memphis. who was long
Identified With the rivers and harbora
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-24

The Democrats are hopeful that their
President will get along well with Con-
eress Certainly that is the prayer Of in
iuential Democrats in the Senate and
the House. Senator La Toilette holds to
the option that il is Of very little, impor
lance whether as President Mr.. Wilson
gets along well with Congress or not,
provided the new President stands for the
things that the peopl want and insists
upon having them. Congress or no Con-
gress If Congress does not give what
the President wants in such an instance.
Senator La Folletiee is confident the
country will he with The President and
will send TO Washington two years from
now a Congress sha, will give bin what
he wants
~
John Fox. Of Memphis. who was long
- a. \
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-05
New York Cotton.

New York, Feb, 4,-Cotton opened
steady at an advance of three to five
points on better cables than expected,
but soon turned easier under scatter
ed commission house selling, which
was supposed to be in the way
of liquidation
Business was not active and after
selling a point or two under yester-
days closing prices steadied up slight
" on covering. Private cables report
ed quiet, but steady market in Dfv-
erpool Notwithstanding the renewal of
hostilities in the near east
No fresh feature developed during
the early afternoon and trading con-
tinued quiet with prices about 8 to
I points net higher.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-05
TICKETS SELLING FAST
FOR HOSPITAL BENEFIT
"TOm Thumbs Wedding to
Be Popular

Tickets are selling fast for tom
Thumbs Wedding" to be given by jul
venile talent under the auspices of the
ladies of the Hospital association at
the High School auditorium Thursday
evening Since the tickets were plac-
ed ON sale the demand for them has
been very great indeed, showing clear
ly that the performance will be very
largely attended by the people of
Americas.
The rehearsals are being carried c j
daily under the direction of Mrs. Tay~
lor Lewis, who has supervision of the
presentation of this novel and pleasing
amateur production. An evening of
genuine refreshing entertainment is
promised to every one who attends the
performance Thursday evening, and a
cordial invitation is extended to all to
secure their seats as soon as possible
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-05
MUST PROSECUTE OLD NURSE.
Unpleasant Duty Falls to Oklahoma
Attorney.

Chandler, Okla, Feb AIRS. Mary
J. Silvers, aged 70, was arrested yes
terday at Falls, by Deputy Sheriff
George Arnold on a charge of selling
whiskey in violation of the state pro
hibition law. She gave bond to appear
for trial She says she was the nurse
employed when County Attorney Alex
Speakman, the man who must prose-
cute her, was born.