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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-10-24
MYSTERY or LEPRoSY.
And the Treatment tie Victims Re-
ceived In the Middle Aces.


And the Treatment tie Victims Re-
ceived In the Middle Ages.
Why leprosy occurs in certain places
and not In others is one of the mys-
teries Of medicine. In the early centu-
ries Of the Christian era 1t spread all
over Europe Every city had its leper
house. For no cause that any one can
assign It began to disappear early in
the sixteenth century. and Europe soon
numbered its empty lazarettos by thou
sands. Climate has no influence on
the disease. for when 1t left the most
Of Europe 1t persisted In Norway, Ice
land. Spain and the islands Of the Med
iterranean In Asia it is to be found
from India to Siberia. and no part Of
Africa is free from it.
That leprosy can be planted In new
territory is shown most pointedly in
the terrible experience of Hawaii,
which was free from the disease until
about 1850. when the Chinese brought
It there. Now Mololxai Is a name to
make men shudder.
In the middle ages It was the Gus
tom to consider a man dead whenever
he was found to have leprosy. His
heirs divided his property. funeral
service was said for him and a shovel
fui or earth thrown after him as he
walked TO his living grave i'm the leper
house. The world is kinder now, but
knows no treatment for this scourge
which Is much more effective st Lou
IL Republic.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-10-24
sou.h African lame sIeknsss.

An investigation Of the South Afri-
can disease known as lamziekte. or
lame sickness. suggests that 1t Is due
to special plant poison that Is gen.
Grated under, abnormal conditions In
grasses or other plants that are nor
mally harmless. Its development seems
to be associated with unusual weather
and soil experiences, Of which summer
drought is important. Through such
conditions whiting would favor the for
nation of the poison. and this gives
explanation for the common belief that
the disease results from eating wilted
plants.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-10-24
State Tax Report.

The State Tax Commission in its report
just issued discusses at length the vexing
tax question in its many phases The
assessment of property. taxation of cor
porations. direct inheritance tar, taxation
Of stock and bonds. mortgages. etc. etc.
In discussing the finances Of the State
It is shown how the state tax rate has in
creased from I6c levied in 1910 to 3rc
levied in 1913. and that if some radical
changes are not made in the manner Of
setting aside sinking funds that rate
higher than 3rc viii be absolutely imper-
alive. In this connection is shown the
amount of taxes that would have been
necessary each year from 1909 to the
present time to pay interest and sinking
funds of FIRST road loan, or that of 1908, II
the requirements of the same hld been
properly distributed. and how much has
been actually collected. The recommen-
dation ID made that in future sums Of
money be appropriated annually instead
of levying rate, and when the amonnt
of all the loans has been ascertained the
rate should be fixed.
In the assessment of property the
Commission shows the glaring inequality
that exists. This Is so even in different
districts Of the same counties. and also
between adjoining properties. Some
property is assessed at 20 per cent of val
uation, while 10 other counties 40 and
even 80 per cent is the rate Of valuation
To remedy this condition the estab-
lishment of a central body of three mem
bers is urged, aud in every county a
Supervisor Of Assessment be appointed
by the State Board from list Of five res
ident taxpayers. nominated to the State
Board by the County Commissioners Of
each county.
The Commission thinks The solution
lies 10 the establishment Of State Tax
Commission, without which uniform
methods an.i satisfactory results are abso
iutely impossible.
Instead Of wasting the usual auiouai o.
time on trivial matters if our legislator.
will tackle the tax problem II may be
possible to enact some reform measure
and the people receive some rea
benefit from the session OF the Gener j
Assembly. which isn't generally the case
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-10-24
DIGNITY Of Senatorial VISITING.

Dignity Of Senatorial Visiting.
There is something impressive In the
way one senator generally calls on an
other in the Office building at Washing
ton. A repressive dignity precludes the
old time free and easy method OF drop
ping in to see Tom" OF Jim or Jack
kicking in the door and sitting down
on the table or desk and tsmoking up"
without Invitation. Today there is a
sedate step, measured and regular, as
the senator sets out to call, with q
manner and bearing that at once sug-
gest senatorial dignity and courtesy.
Such a bearing and dignity must per-
force take the place of the impressive
senatorial toga of the old days, and q
visiting dramatist "a lady, to be sure)
has suggested that 1t would be most
fascinating to come to the senate on
some holiday and find the distinguish
ed gentlemen who now wear tweed
and business suits attired In the Gaze
sarian toga and mantlea mise en-
scene that would leave Shakepeare's
Julius Caesar at its best presentation
hopelessly in the background. = Joe
Mitchell Chapple in National Maya
zine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-10-24

The soothing, healing medication
in DIR. Hobson's Eczema Ointment
penetrates every tiny pore of the
skin, clears it Of all impurities
stops itching instantly, DIR. Hob.
sons Eczema Ointment is gnaran
teed to speedily heal eczema, rashes,
ringworm, letter and other insight
ly eruptions, Eczema Ointment is
q DOCTORS prescription, not an ex
pertinent. All druggists or by
mail, Doc. 9feiffer Chemical Co.,
Philadelphia and st. Louis.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-10-24

In a suit some years ago between
father and son before an Indiana
jusfiee Of the peace the sextst compris-
Ing ne jury eAzns N after three nours'
deHbersrtlon win the Following i'm
partial verdict: ave. the jury, agree
to find judgment for neither plaintiff
nor defendant aad ind that each pay
half the costs" It is said the verdict
struck every one as being so unusually
fair that even the parties to the action
were satisfied. Case and Comment.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-10-24
FRIDAY, OCTOBER "a, 1918.

A largely attended and enthusiastic
democratic mass meeting was held in
Elkton last Saturday evening. Hon.
Blair Lee. the Site candidates and
Mayor Preston were the speakers, and
the outlook for the election Of the whole
State and county ticket is very promising,
in fact Il Is considered only question Of
majorities the individual candidates will
receive. Dissention within the ranks
seems to be thing Of the past.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-10-24
Avoid ssdatlve cough MedIeInes

II you want to contribute directly to the
occurrence of capillary bronchitis and
pneumonia use cough medicines that con-
tain iodine, morphine, beroin and other
sedatives when you have cough or cold.
An expectorant like Chamberlain
Cough Remedy is what is needed. That
cleans out the culture beds or breeding
places far the germs of pneumonia and
other germ diseases. That is why pnen-
monia never results from cold when
Chamberlain Cough Remedy is used.
It contains no morphine or other sedative.
For sale by All Dealers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-10-24

A story Of pulling" A dying jockey
commencing his son to the gods that
govern racing added as a parting moni-
ton: Never talk, my boy. I talked
once too often. was riding d match
with j.. and we were neck and neck.
You needn't ride SO hard said; Tn
not going to win oh. aren't your he
said. whereupon he fell OF his horse,
and had to wiz" London Nation.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-10-24
preamIant.


Most people sleep for about eight
hours out of the daily twenty-four.
That means they sleep one third Of
each day, or one-third of their entire
lives. And. according to many scien-
lists. the whole time we are asleep we
dream. We do not remember most OF
these dreams. Indeed, we remember
only the very last one before we wake
or some dream that is so vivid It wakes
US. In other words, for one-third OF
our total lives we are dwelling in
dreamland. And dreamland is coun-
try OF more utter absurdities, more
grisly horrors, more fears, hopes, SUR
prises and novelties than any land de-
scribed by the most imaginative au-
thor. It is a land full Of mystery, q
land that science has for sixty centu-
ries sought in vain to explore. It lies
amid wholly unexplored regions Of the
human brain. regions which its posses
sor never saw.-New York World.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-10-24
Ne Knew Her.

my wife is very particular" said
the customer to the house decorator.
"She says she wants the walls to
match her complexion"
ooh, she wants 'em painted. then.
and not papered." replied the wis
man Yonkers Statesman.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-10-24
Sure.

It was the third day at sea. and the
Boston man who sat next to the Chi.
cago man in the diner Of the steamer
was sick and irritable.
"Why do you bolt your food in that
mannerf" asked the Boston man as be
watched the Chicago man eat.
TO keep it down. replied the Chi.
cago man.-St. Louis Post Dispatch.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-10-24

Validity Of the grandfather clauses' in
the Oklahoma State Constitution. said to
disfranchise negro voters who cannot
read or write. was up for oral argument
Friday, before the Supreme Court. This
decision will probably be controlling 10
contests against similar clauses In other
Southern states.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-10-24

The pleasant purgative effect produced
by Chamberlain's Tablets and the healthy
coud ton of body and mind which they
create make one feel joyful. For sale by
All dealers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-10-24
An Old story

.Did that palmist tell you the truth
about yourselfY'
eyes. but my wife has been doing
that for ysask r. Birmingham Age-Her-
aid.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-10-24
Morwav's Climate.

The average length Of life 10 greater
In Norway than in any other country.
This 10 attributed to the fact that the
temperature is cool and uniform
throughout the year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-10-24
signs.

do you believe in signsT'
Certainly, when they are to let pe0-
pie know what business you are in."-
Baltimore American.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-05-21
Honor Roll Watts Mill school.


First Grade-Roy Mimms. Herbert
Davis Tom Griffin, Roy Page, Louis
Riddle, Talmagc Sorgcc, Gladys Lee,
Ada Boytcr, Grace OXner Walter
Wise, Pearl Tumlin, Sadie Hughes.
Second Grade-Andrelia Mckee, Nj
ma Bobo, Clyde Golightly, Curtis Wells
Emmette Jessee, Herman Taylor.
Vono Allen.
Third Grade--Elbcrt Templeton,
Ruth OXner, Alpha Garrett, Ernest
Holt, Frank Burns.
Fourth Grade-Lorie Page. Jessie
May Golightly, Giroud Cheek, Mamie
Lee Snoddy, Mahoney Lambert, Chest
ley Griffin, Clara Martin.
Fifth Grade Gertrude Oxncr.
Sixth Gradc-Lizzic Bell Crocke.,
Horace Golightly
Seventh Grade. Carrie Donnan
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-05-21

are proof. You can try 1t for yourself
without any risk--ifit fails to give
YOU absolute satisfaction your money
viii be rcturnedI Browns Digestit ia a
lttle tablet oasy to swallow and abso-
lutely harndess, 1t relieves indigestion
almost instantly, stops food fermenta-
ton, prevents distress after eating and
cures dyspepsia. You need IL even
though YOU are not sick--it aids diges-
ton and gives you all the nourishment.
Laurens Drug Co.. Laurens, s. C.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-05-21

people know it. There are more blind
tigers in the State than there ever
have been. and this Supreme Court de-
cision is going to make more. And it
does seem tn me, when the Court holds
little frivolous decisions for six or
eight months and longer, that in case
of this kind, the decision could have
been held Il little longer, at least. so
that | could have been given an op-
portunity to take hold of the situation.
Regrets Discharging Men.
Il do not propose to criticise the
Judges, but | want to put the people
on notice that | am not the man to be
condemned. / hope the magistrates
and their constables will take the sit
uation in hand and do everything in
their power to enforce the law, and |
certainly regret that men who have
been doing good, true work and faith
full service for me at this season of the
year must lay down their Jobs ond
hunt something else to do, but do not
b'OPNSN W hoNo NhSlli Dlulcu anu pan
tered and kicked around because i
can't get the Supreme Court of the
state to back me up in the enfroce,
ment of the law"
Letter to Constables.
The following letter was sent by the
Governor to Chief Constables b. III.
Stothart at Charleston, and r. III,
kibler OF Columbia:
81 regret very much to have to in
form you that, as the result of the de-
cision of the Supreme Court in the
case of w. w. Atkinson VS. Southern
Express Company, testing the validity
OF the Webb law, as applied to this
State, | have reached the conclusion
that it is absolutely needless for me
to continue to employ the services of
whiskey constables in this State. I'm
der this decision, for the reasons
which are more fully stated by me in
an Interview given to the press this
day, and filed in my office, | request
the resignation of yourself and the
men under YOU, effective June /, 1919.
Without the assistance OF the Courts |
feel that it is useless to try to enforce
the dispensary law"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-05-21
If You Eat You Need Digestit
The New Relief for Indigestion

1t has been stated that more than
eighty million people in the United
States are victims of some form OF
indigestion. The American people do
not take time enough to eat. The re-
suit is stomach distress. gas, belching.
Indigestion and dyspepsia.
Digesut is the new relief-it has
been found a certain, quick and per.
manent remedy. Thousands of people
have found relief from It's use. Their
own statements on file in our office
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-05-21
GUARANTEED TO STOP
ITCHING IT ONCE
Eczema, Rash, Tctter, nandrui Dis
appear by Using Remarkable ZemO.

appear p9 tSlnS RcmnfhuDie LenRO.
Buy 25c bottle today and prove it..
That itching that drives you nearly
wild, that keeps you awake in agony
all night long, that scalp itching. will
vanish instantly by using the new
remedy IEMO 1t is guaranteed
IEMO will surprise you as it has
thousands of others by it's results on
iery eczema, sores, rash, tettcr,
blotches, inlamcd or rritated skin.
pimples, rawness after shaving, all
skin Affections, sores, botches. and
itching scalp. 1t cures dandruff com
plctely, since dandruff is nothing but
eczema of the scalp.
HEMO is wonderfully refreshing to
the skin. 1t is a clean, antiseptic so
luton, not a paste, cream or oint-
ment The first application gives
blessed relief. ZBNIO has been imitat-
ed, but positively never equalcd.
ut is impossible for me to do JUS
tice in recommending ZBMO, because
words cannot express it's wonderful
achievements" II. A. Stierlin, Supt.
Electrotype Dept, Sanders Engraving
Co.. ST Louis, Mo.
NEMO is sold in 25c sealed bottles
and guaranteed q. I.aurens by Lau-
rens Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-05-21

Wash out old sores. fostering
wounds and ulcer with DARBY'S
PROPHYLACTIC FLUID 1t is a Won
derful disinfectant and healing rem
cdy. 1t heals up running sores of
long standing that Will not yield to
an ordinary liniment, because it de-
stroys poisonous germs, ccascs the
sore Of foul matter and helps nature
to repair the damaged flesh. Price 30
cents per bottle. Sold by Laurcns Drug
Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-05-21

Ice Cream FreeZers, that freeze
quickly, from 1925 up. All sizes
S. NJ. & f.. II. WILKES e. CO.
Evening journal., 1913-12-04
TEST FOR THE
INCOME TAX
Suit is Brought in Chicago on
Behalf Of Elsie
De Wolfe
ALLEGE LAW IS
CLASS LEGISLATION

CHICAGO. Dec. 4.-Charges that the
income-tax section Of the new Tariff
law constitutes class legislation. and
lis unconstitutional were made yes
terday in test suit filed here against
the Continental and Commercial Trust
and Savings Bank on behalf Of Miss
Elsie De Wolfe. Of New York
The United States Government
probably will be asked to aid in the
defense Of the bill, according to Levy
Mayer. counsel for the bank. who said
he would seek a conference with At
ltorney-General McReynolds to dis
cuss carrying the action to the United
States Supreme Court for a ruling
The declaration filed by Bourke
Cochran. of New York. and Colin
Fyffe, OF Chicago, for Miss De Wolfe
alleged that the tax violated the Fifth
Amendment 10 the Constitution IN
that il depriyes her of property with
out due process of law and that il
violated the Fourteenth Amendment
in denying her equal protection under
the law.
The graduated scale of taxation,
the declaration alleged. Disseminated
unjustly against persons Of incomes
under 100000 a year usually gained
from Industrial and artistic pursuits
in favor of those with incomes more
than 100000 yoar
Plaintiff a Former Actress.
Miss De Wolfe WIS an actress. She
retired from the stage in 1908 and IS at
lprcscnt IN Paris. The suit was brought
60 compel the bank Ia pay the interest
on 30 bonds of a power company, Whicn.
the bill stated, the lank had declined to
pay unless Miss De Wolfe file ccrtih.
cate Of ownership, as provided by the ii-
come tax law. Damages of $1,000 are
asked in each of five counts
Levy Mayer, attorney for the bilk,
said the suit would be made test case.
He also said he would probably confer
with Attorney General McReynolds and
might ask that the Department of Jus
tice be represented in the defense OF the
bill.
The plaintiff alleges that the income
tax is not uniform and that the law IS
therefore unconstitutional because.
II is imposed on only 1900 M popi-
lation of about 90,O00.0OO and the per
sons who would pay the tax have not
consented TO lis imposition
The tax violates the elements Of
equality in its graduated scale Of taxa
ton
The plaintiff pointed out that she,
being an unmarried woman, was subject
not only to a tax OF J per cent on ncr
whole income in excess OF $1,000, bus
was subject TO an additional tax OF
lper cent on that portion exceeding $40,
loco and less than $4,000. an additional
II per cent. between $4,000 and S15,00i
land an additional I per cent. betwecI
S75. 900 and 100000.
Evening journal., 1913-12-04
MIDDLETOWN C. E.
NAMES OFFICERS

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MIDDLETOWN, Del, Dee 4.-lhC
following officers qnd committees have
been named for the Christian Endeavor
Society OF Forest Presbyterian Church
for the ensuing year, President, Mrs.
George Derrickson; vice president, Mrs
Frances H. Moore; recording secretary
Mrs. G. A. Holfecker; corresponding sec
rotary. Miss Mary S. Rothwclli treasur-
cr, Miss Nlaude "A. Deakyne; organist
Mrs. S. H. lowisi assistant organist
Miss Nellie Rothwell
Committees Lookout: Mrs julia
Gavin. Miss Mary Rothwell Miss May
Hoten. Mrs. S. r. Lewis, Frank II. Iy-
son.
Prayer Meeting Mrs. Elias NJ Shall
cross. Mrs. c. a. Hoiiecker, Miss Nellie
Rothwcll. Miss Annie Ellison.
Social Mrs S. E Lewis, Miss Maude
Dcakyne. Mrs. Albert Price Miss Susie
Ellison. John }. Hoifecker, Jr., +. Il
Tyson
Sunday school--,j. Fletcher Deakyne
John j. flollecker. Jr., Frank II. Tyson
Mrs. G. A. Hofecker
Missionary Mrs. +. H. Moore. Miss
Mrs. George Derrckson.
Miss Helen Mcdowell of West Chester
Normal School spent the Thanksgiving
holidays with her parents, DIR. and Mrs
H. B. Mcdowell. near here.-Charles p
Cochran had Mr. and Mrs Joseph H.
Mendenhall. Miss Corrine Mendenhall
and Mr. Charles Mendenhall Of VII
ming;on. Mr.. and Mrs. Malcolm Cochran,
Mrs. Alvin Cochran and Master Nal
colin Cochran OF this town for Thanks
giving Day visitors Mr.. and Mrs vii
liam r. Hall of phoenixville and Mr..
Thomas NJ. Hall Of Philadelphia visited
the manse last week MIR. and Mrs. Al
fred Green entertained their son, Harry
Green and wife part of last week. Miss
Elizabeth Waltz Of West Chester. Pa,
was an over Sunday visitor with the
Misses McCrone near McDonough.
Miss Mary Griffith of Sassafrass Md
visited Miss Helen Mcdowell over Sun
dav.-Mrs. Carl Harrington and son
Carl. of Baltimore were recent visitors
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Julian
Cochran. Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Price en-
tertained Mr.. George Eschenhoiler anc
family. Mr.. Walter Nansant, wife ani
children. Mrs. james Irwin and child o
Philadelphia and Mrs. Harry Dempse,
and Miss Pauline Dempsey Of New
port over the Thanksgiving holidays.
Mrs. Charles RI. Howell and Miss Id
Nv. Howell were Philadelphia visitor
part Of last week. Thomas a. Burn
\ ham of Wilmington is spending TIN
week with relatives here. Mrs. +. u
Pennington of Philadelphia Is the gucs
Iof Mrs q pcninoton.- Mrs. AleNln
der Metten was an over-Sunday visito
with the family OF her son, William +
Metton in Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1913-12-04
cHAUTAUoUA AT ODESSA.

Special TO THE EN AiNlNG JOURNAL
ODESSA, Del. Dec 4.--For three days
Odessa people and many from other
towns have enjoyed feast OF ress N,
sense and fun from the Lyceum Iesti-
val. given here on Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday. The Chautauqua Assoc'a-
tion of Pennsylvania ard a committee
of men and women who have lived heie
for years have furnished the most de-
lightful entertainment probably ever
given in this ncighborhood. The Odessa
committee comprised Daniel w. Corbit
Mrs. Anna r. Sparklin. J.. S Shallcrossi
Clara v. Price John G. Armstrong, Mrs
Frances y. Mccoy, Cornclia townsend
Mrs. Bertha W. Sparks, May G. Enos
Mrs. Mary b. Watkins, Mrs n. NJ
Carey. Mrs. Josephine y. Woods, Joseph
l.. Brown. George w. Davis, p. NJ. Me-
Lawry. y. f. Nandegrift, Alexander i
Corbit. Mis-. l.. W. Aspril and Mrs. Emi'
lie j. Watkins.
Evening journal., 1913-12-04
A CLEAR COMPLEXION
Ruddy Checks - Sparkling Eyes =
Most Women Can Have.
Says Dr.. Edwards. well-Known Ohio
Physician.

DR.. i. NJ Edwards for II years treated
scores Of men for liver and bowel all
ments. During these years he gave to his
patients prescription made Of a few well
known vegetable ingredients mixed with
olive oil, naming them Dr. Edwards Olive
Tablets, you will know them by their olive
color
These tablets are wonder.workers on the
liver and bowsls, which cause normal
action carrying on the waste and poisonous
matter that ones system collects
II you have a pale face, sallow look. dull
eyes, pimples, coated tongue, headaches. a
active bowels. YOU take one OF Or. Edwards
Olive Tablets nightly for time and note
the pleasing results
Thousands of women, as we'll as men.
take Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets now and
then Just 10 keep in the pink Of condition
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets the success.
ful substitute for calomel--iOc and 25c
per box. The Olive Tablet Co., Columbus
Ohio.
For sale by all druggists
Evening journal., 1913-12-04
Splendid Opportunity to the Public

When their charge system was ex-
planned 10 us by A. $. Mitchell. jewelcr
2d floor Of Ford Buildr. Tenthand Mar
ket streets. we could understand why
that firm has been so successful. Their
show rooms are the most beautiful in
the city, located on the avenue over the
candy company. They represent only
the best makes Of iewelry, Watches, dia-
monds, sc. You can open an account, no
security, have the goods delivered at
once. Their system is the same as all
leading department stores. only on a
more liberal basis, payable 81 weekly
This firm has been doing business for
years, and TO see their crowded show
rooms explains their success. They in
vite your charge account, payable 81
weekly"