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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-01
Applied LEGAL Tactics.

\ A gray haired lawyer enjoyed a
laugh at the expense Of his friend, an
uptown bank cashier. the other day.
The youngest member Of the law
firm. also known to the cashier, think
ing possibly to make the latter the
butt of a practical joke. had attempted
without success to change counter
felt fifty cent piece at the window.
Told OF the incident an hour later
the elderly lawyer reached into his
pocket and drew out number Of
coins.
When you are weak ON any one
point" he said, as he selected $3.50
from the handful. "try burying it I'm
der as much other evidence as may be
adjudged relevant-in short, let me
have that bad half confuse the ques.
ton at issue. Here. Jimmie" calling
an Office boy. take this change down
to Mr.. -. the cashier. and get two
dollar BILL
And the boy did. New York Sum.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-01

Mr.. Bryan's private life and affairs are
more frankly discussed than those of any
other public man The public appears 10
know exactly what be makes. how he
makes it, how he spends il. what he eats
aud drinks, and how much money he
has laid mp. Very few men could lay
bare their lives as Mr.. Bryan has done
1t is to his credit that he has lived clean
~. His means Of support are visible. and
anyone who cares to scrutinize his metii-
cd has plenty o! opportunity to do so.
The political opponents of Mr.. Bryan
do not show much shrewdress In trying
to make capital ont Of his personal al,
fairs. He might turn upon some of them
aud ask: 'What is your own means of
support? Is il visible, or invisible +"
If II should occur that affairs at the
State Department 60 wrong because of
Mr.. Bryan's absence. there sould be
some Justification for criticizing him.
But II he keeps the public business para
mount. and looks after it diligently. as
be has done thus far. ii is nobody's bus
iness how he spends his vacation Most
people would prefer fishing to lecturing.
but Mr.. Bryan is entitled TO have good
time in his way. II lecturing at a
good prof, is his way Of keeping happy
and cool during the dog days. who has
right 10 say that he ought togo a. fishine1
Washington Post
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-01
London,s First Steam Rus.

Lady Dorothy NeviIl, who remem-
bered when sedan chairs were used.
remembered also and mentions in her
"reminiscences the first London steam
bus. which ran for the first time
in 1888. The inventor was Walter
Hancock. and the first appearance OF
the vehicle. cumbersome affair nam
ed the Era" created much excite
ment. 1t carried fourteen passengers
and ran from Paddington to the bank
at charge OF sixpence all the way.
It's success led to the Introduction Of
several other busses. but they were
withdrawn In consequence Of the turn
pike acts IT lS4O
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-01
Her Early Life In Germany.

In her book entitled Scenes and
Memories Walburga Lady Paget has
this to say of her early life in Ger
many: I'VE ran about without shoes
or stockings in the grass; we wore q
minimum Of clothes; In summer we
were plunged into the river, wide
and rushing mountain stream; In win
ter we had to break the ice in our tubs
and our nurses dashed basins of icy
water over our backs. can still feel
the thin bits of ice mixed with the wa
ter slithering down over me. A fire
In our bedrooms was never thought of,
and the schoolroom was never more
than degrees Reaumur OF FL. l was
fourteen or fifteen before knew what
it was to have something to drink at
breakfast, as I did not like milk.
Bread, with a little butter, was all
ever had. An egg for child, If it was
not Ill. was considered quite absurd.
Between meals we were given abund'
ance of fruit"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-01
Wudna suit the Kilt.

In the early days of the territorial
army there was boom In recruiting
for it. In one part Of the highlands al
most every man in the district Joined
the local battalion of "kilties." and the
men were signed on without medical
examination. it being quite usual in
some country districts to wait until the
annual camp before medically examin
ing recruits. On arrival in camp it was
noticed that one man was wearing the
trews at drill instead Of the regulation
kilt, and. being asked the reason. he
explained that he had left his kilt at
home. 'tWhy on earth did you do
that?s inquired his company officer.
'sWeel. We see. sir" replied the recruit,
"I'm afraid wudna suit the kilt
vera weel. as I've got wooden Leg
Glasgow News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-01

The harmony platform making of the
Progressives aud Republicans is causing
the stand. pat G. o. P.'s much worry,
aud is proving quite task. The Pro-
gressives want good part of the Roose-
Welt platform. but the Republican COM
mittee SHES at it. Frequent conferences
are being held between the committees,
and statements issued, but the spirit Of
..get together appears to be lacking.
a tentative platform is to be submitted to
q joint mass meeting in Baltimore Aug
ust Ia. nut the prospects at present are
anything but bright for an adjustment Of
faclional differences.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-01
Crime and Penalty.

When Mrs. Whites recently melted
out punishment to Master George VIII
fies with carpet beaten that young
gentleman gave vent to such weeping
and wailing that the lady next door
was constrained to perk her head over
the back yard fence and inquire what
was the matter.
Got about couple o. hundred feet
o. gas inside him. that's wots the mat.
ter" Mrs. Whites replied.
Couple o. 'undred feet O. gas!'
echoed the lady somewhat incredu-
lously. '.Wot on earth's e been do
In. takin' the gas pipe for feedin
bother"
"No. e ain'tr' snapped Mrs. Whites
"'E's been swallerin' the shillin' woi
l laid by for the gas meter."-London
Tit-Bits.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-01
GET IN THE SUNSHINE.
Then Profit BY the Shadows In Which
You Have FINGERED.

snsn rrolis py sne enadows e Wn'on
you Rave fingered.
II you are 10 hurry don't get Denlnd
lame man Hlscn your cnar1ot 20 q
star. 5eWare q Lne sneerer ana tne
scorer Seek the man VINO Deiieves IN
tnlngs tnat are good ana VINO - trying
% make everything else better py
DEEDS ana WORDS
Come INTO the sunshine Ior nytle
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-01
lAotherl Have Your Children wormsa

AA-@ts
Are they feverish, restless. ner
vous, irritable, dizzy or constipat
edi Do they continually pick their
nose or grind their teeth? Have
they cramping pains, irregular and
ravenous appetites These are, all
signs Of worms. Worms not only
cause your child suffering, but stunt
mind and growth. Give "Kicka
poo Worm Killer" at once. 1t
kills and removes the worms, i'm
proves your child's appetite, regu
lates stomach, liver and bowels.
The symptoms disappear and your
child is made happy and healthy,
as nature intended. All druggists
or by mail, 25c. Kickapoo Indian
Medicine Company, Philadelphia,
Pa, or st. Louis, Mo.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-01

The Democrat says: The keynote for
democracy in Cecil county was struck
Wednesday evening when number Of
democrats from the various Election Dis
tricts held meeting at the Howard
House and decided to work for the bet
termeut Of conditions in the county.
Progress and Progressiveness was the
slocwm enthusiastically adopted at the
meeting"
First time we We ever had slocwM IN
q campaign. We wonder if she aill flirt
with the Bull Moose, with her Progress
an ] Progressiveness earbobs, which are q
good bit alike but little lopsided
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-01
Suffered Eczema Fifty Years. Nov
Well.

Seems a long time to endure the
awful burning, itching, smarting,
skin disease. known as "tettern
another name for Eczema. Seems
good to realize, also. that DIR. Hob.
sons Eczema Ointment has proven
a perfect cure.
Mrs. d L. Kenney writes:-s'l
cannot sufficiently express my
thanks to you for you DIR. Hobson's
Eczema Ointment. 1t has cured
my letter, which has troubled me
for over fifty years." All drug
gists, or by mail Soc. Pleiffer
Chemical Co., st. Louis. Mo. Phila
delphia, Pa.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-01
Why Use L. & M. Semi Mixed
Real Paint.

Because it's economical Because it is
pure White Lead. Zinc and Linseed Oil.
Because it's the highest grade quality
paint that can be made Because wheli'
the user adds 5 quarts of oil to each gal
lon of the L. & M. Semi-Mixed Real
Paint. Il makes n gallons of pfre paint
at cost OF about 81 40 per gallAn. This
saves the user about 60 cents gallon on
all the paint used The L. & M. Island
has always been the highest grade aud
most perfect paint produced.
Sold by JOS. S. Pogue. Sons & Co.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-01
surprising Cure Of Stomach Trouble.

When you have trouble " til your s.onl-
ach or chroni.. constipation. don't imagine
that your case is beyond help just because
your doctor fails 10 give you relief. Mrs.
9. Stengele, t'lainield. N. o., writes.
For over month past I have heen
troubled with my stomach. Everything
I ate upset it terribly. One of Chamber
lain's advertising booklets came 10 me.
After reading few Of the letters from
people who had been cured by Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. de-
cided to try them. have taken nearly
of package Of Them aud
can now eat almost everything that
want" For sale by Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-01
DEALING vim rhauunss.

Dealing WIN h0u0nto.
No thought is ever lost. The dye Of
it stains the mind.
A love thought without the deed is
better than love deed that is not born
Of thought.
Thoughts are things. You are
thoughts The world is thoughts.
Learn to deal with thoughts as with
realities. and SO to mold your life from
within and not to have it shaped by
the hazard from without.
Life" said Marcus Aurelius. lis
what our thought makes it." and the
appeal of holy writ is. LET the I'M
righteous man forsake his thoughts."--
DIR. Frank Crane in Woman's World.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-01
Synonymous.

It was Springer's afternoon on. and
he thought he would take the children
for little outing.
MY dear" be said. approaching his
wife. suppose we take the children
to the zoo today"
why. WIN. You promised to take
them to mother's."
IAN right. If it's all the same to the
Acknowledgements
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-01
Causes Of Stomach Troubles.

Sedentary habits. lack of ont door ex-
ercise. insufficient masticatlon Of food.
constipation, torpid liver. worry and
anxiety. overeatiug, partaking Of food
and drink not suited 10 your age aud
occupation. Correct your habits aud
take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets aud yon will soon be well az ,in
For sale by Eli T. Reynolds
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-01
An Exception.

~Wnen people want some quiet. rest
full topic they always mention the
weather"
"Not in the department Of agricuI
ture"- Washington Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-01

William s. Evans, Trustee, to
Mary e. Lamm, Depot Hotel pro.
perty at Port Deposit, $17OO.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-01
WASHINGTON LETTER.

Suit against The North American Of
Philadelphia for defamation OF character
is to be brought by the National Aseocia-
ton of Manufactures. Announcement
of this purpose was made Thursday be.
fore the senate committee investigating
the lobby. by A. Parker Nevin. general
counsel of the association. Institution
of libel actions against the Philad lphia
North American is based upon the de-
fauatory editorial published by thai
paper on July III.
The particular editorial statement to
which the association obi .cts is one which
refers to the "crimal conspirators'' who
employed Mnlhall.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-01
Ena1neled w are
Reduced!
1850 ~&eo~&O

$4,000
REGINNING SATURDAY, AUGUST end, and con-
tinuing throughout the month"; will sell our Enam-
eled Ware greatly reduced prices There are no sec
onds in the assortment The principal offerings are as
follows
Preserving Kettles-all sizes Coffee Pots
Tea Kettles Buckets
OF there other articles we haven't men,
toned Don't neglect this splendid opportunity
1t is usually the during midsummer that per-
doesn't want himself mentally any than
he can help With this idea vew we are simply men,
tionng few articles which wish bring to your at
tenton 1t won't take you long read the list and we
feel sure you will find something in it you need Read
carefully
Gasoline Stoves Bread Workers
Oil Cooking Stoves Bread Raisers
Tin Fruit Cans Thermometers
Scissors and Shears Fly Traps
Screens and Screen Doors
Machine Oils and Oilers Claw Hammers-.fnlly gar
Threshermen's Supplies anteed
Pocket Knives Hatchets fully guaranteed
RazOrs-Saety and Old Fishing Tackle
Style Oliver Flows and Repairs
We hope the reading hasn't tired you but on the
other hand that it has refreshed your memory The next
step to be taken toward store the place buy the
goods Come in and see us.
FlAINES & KIRK.
Store open Monday. Friday Saturday eyssings
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-01

| ern Republic. President Wilson and Sec
lretsry Bryan adhere very strongly to The
doctrine that people who invest 10 The
sonthward are supposed to know some
thing of the hazard and should accept
Consequences without resort 10 the Gov
eminent at Washington.
Just now The cause OF American invest
ors is being supplemented BY the cause
| of French and other European investors
| in Mexico. The capitalists who have
money and property At stake there will
not likely stay quiet until Sufficient order
is restored so that they can resume IN
| their mines and other enterprises. But
above that will be an important question
LOT indemni,ies for property already de-
stfoyed. and The adjncation of that is
likely TO take years. In all the history
LOT Central and South American troubles
over the loss Of property i cident to rev.
oiution. the fighting in Mexico since the
overthrow Of Diaz promises to give this
G overnment most perplexily
---s>Ds---------
The Baltimore Sun hands the Mary
land editors the following complimentary
bouquet: ''In local politics the country
editor continues to play an influential
part. and the more independent and pro-
gressive be is. the more infiuen ial is his
role. And he is getting to realize it and
to cater more and more to the people
and less to the bosses and politicians. =
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-01

Whether there is to be Democratic
agreement upon q banking and currency
bill may depend upon the adoption or re-
lection OF series of radical amendments
to the administration measur. presented
IN the banking aud currency committee
( of the house by Representative Ragsdale.
Of Sonth Carolina.
They ire amendments prepared by Re-
presenta i've Henry. of Texasr chair
man Of the rules committee and the
leader Of the insurgent independent ele-
ment in the Democratic fosees in the
house. in collaboration with Mr.. Rags
dale.
Their purpose is TO provide that the
agricultural and the labor interests Of the
country shall be considered in the pro-
posed banking and currency legislation.
So il is provided that upon warehouse
receipts for wheat, cotton and corn the
farmer may obtain currency from the re.
serve banks to the amount Of SO per cent
" rus v0iuS VI tuc pfOduct ne mas IN
storage for short or long time. as the
reserve bank may decide.
II is provided that in the interest Of
the industrialclasses states may borrow
directly from he reserve banks upon
their own bonds or upon municipal and
county bo ads. the money thus borrowed
to be expended in needed puplic improve
ments. which would add to the general
welfare ofthe state. reclamation pr, jects,
road making aud similar undertakings
being con,empla ed.
There is also provision for direct loans
upon real estate bonds supported by
mortgages
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-01


the Capital just when efforts are under
way 10 canter into the stretch at a smart
pace. Everybody is jaded and worn, or
thinks he is. Midsummer philosophy Of
leisure and inactivity pervsdes their rea-
soning faculties. Brains do not respond
to the spur of necessity. Yes, the tariff
bill is in the open Senate. and the orators
are at work, but the progress is slow.
i is unfortunate such important work
as tariff r-vision should have to be in
Midsummer. Party leaders, however.
think i inevitable. Fonr years ago the
Republicans revised in Midsummer. It
was thus also, when the Diugley law was
enacted in the Summer of 1907. The
reason-is not far 10 seek. There Is aver
sion TO tariff making at regular ession
Of Congress. for then the bill gets enact-
ed into law the second Spring Of early
Summer after Congressional election
and Just on the eve of another Congress-
ional election
Then the new tariff Law has been So
short lived the people have not had
chance to give il fair trial, with like
lihood they will 20 to the polls and swat
the politic,l iarty that was responsible
for it. Hence the extra session of Con.
gress came into fashion for tariff purposes.
II could act promptly. putting into force
the popular edict within about nine
months after the voting Blu, a new
Congress does not come into existence
I'LL March following an election. and II
takes Democrats about six months TO pass
a tariff bill. Consequently tariff lesisla-
ton in Midsnm mer. with all its incduven.
fences.
~
More fuss has been male at Washing
ton Of recent days yer the Mexican stat
us than over aught else. The coming of
Henry Lane Wilson. United States Am
bassador TO Mexico. accordingly prom.
Uses some Developments III interest.
From all appearances. however. the AID.
ministration is less disturbed and less
distressed in this regard than are certain
financial centers. .here ,peop E have COM
siderable Mexican investments. AL
though columns have been written TO-
show that the Hneria Government ought
10 he recognized. aud something else
done 10 protect The lives and property of
citizens Of the United States in the South
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-30
OIL AT BRIGHAM
CITY is REPORTED

Special 10 The Tribune
BRIGHAM CITY, May 2o.-rt is report
made by the oil experts, Messrs. Bartlett.
Owan and Levi of Salt Lake City. who
have leased large tracts OF land in this
vicinity and have commenced boring for
oil and gas, a depth of 500 feet had been
reached, and al this point good indica
tions of gas were encountered.
y combuStible material is issuing from
the eiSht-inch pipe sunk by the pros
pectors, and upon being ignitcd a large
flame of fire is the result. a sample OF
the gas formation encountered was sent
TO Professor Ebaugh of the University OF
Utah, and his analysis of the substance
was as follows; Carbon dioXide, s per
cent; carbon monoXide, none; methane,
S4.S per cent; hydrogen, per cent: oxy-
gen, IL per cent: nitrogen. 81 per cent
The men who are back OF the PROPOSE
tion in this vicinity are confident that
the biggest oil wells in the United States
will be developed in these regions.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-30
Yee Foo Lun, c. H. D.,
Chinese Herb Treatment
Benefits Salt Lakers
Former Sufferers From Diseases Of Long
Standing Add testimonials to Hun
drcds at Chinese Herb Institute.

In addition 10 the thousands OF testimonials
WHICH have been received by Yce Foo Lun C.
H. D. from former sufferers OF other cities where
the fec Foo Lup. G ii. d., Chinese Herb In
stltnte nas been established many years. testi-
1nonia,s from Salt Lake people being
.cived daily at ;he institute In this city. and
zee Foo Lun. II D.. has bcco In Salt Lake
OUT Nttle more than three weeks. Evidence OF
me wonderful cures attributed to the use of the
fee Foo Lun Chinese herbs is found In the i'm
proved condition OF several persons who have
taken the treatment In this city.
one OF these brought 10 Salt Lako on a
s'rctcher, suffering the most excruciating pain
rom rheumatism OF long standing He has re-
turned to his homo In good health. Another,
who stopped over In Salt Lake by chance en-
route east. has been relieved OF Intense sur
ferlns from kidney trouble and catarrh iu two
weeks timo that he has resumed his journey
eastward. 4 woman who has suffered for years
from dropslcal trouble and rheumatism has noted
a vast improvement In her condilion-and tber.
ara many othero who have been similarly bsne-
tted The following are brlct extracts from In
icrY'evs with persons who have Investigated the
Nec Zoo Luz. c. u. D.. Chinese herb iren ntn,ent.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-30
MAY DAY SECURES
NEW ZINC CONTRACT
But Low Market Range of
Spelter May Restrict Out
put Still More.

Ii is likely that the directors OF the
May Day company will he called upon at
their next monthly meeSng TO decide
whether or not It Is good policy to con-
tinue The production OF zinc ores with
the market range so low as it is at pres
ent. and whether 1T would not be the
better plan TO conserve this character
of resources so ahunda Mt In the property
until such time as the spelter market re-
gains something Of its former strength.
this, General Manager James c. Dick
said that such a proposition would be
submitted before the board III view OF
the fact that spelter Is worth over So per
hundred pounds less than II brought
during part of 1912.
Mr.. Dick released the Information at
THE same time that the May Day com
pany had negotiated a new contract with
the eastern smelters TO which the prod
uct has been shipped in the past, by
which more favorable terms are obtained
than those under which the production
heretofore has been marketed This off
sets In some degree the effects of the
lower spelter market. but naturally not
in, proportion 10 the market drop.
the, properties OF which he is manager,
including the May Day. Uncle Sam.
Lower Mammoth and Cedar Talisman,
Al the Uncle Sam. he states, there is
nothing especially now, except that the
leasers are meeting with reasonably good
success The Lower Mammoth is con-
tinuing the raise from the 1900 foot level
on uhe new discovery. two cars of good,
but not high grade ore having been for
warded to market from this strike to
date.
The Ceday- Talisman company is keep
ing at work in the winze Intending TO
sink about fifty feet further before cross
cutting for the cross break where ore In
all that Is logical is anticipated. There
are Two points in this wiuze with show
lngS of sufficient strength fo justIfy fur
ther development, and these will be given
attention later on