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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23
SINGULAR DREAMS.
nPoetic" Effusion That Drew Tears Of
Pathos From the Sleeper.

PaInOe From eno sleeper.
Lord Roberts records a remarkable
Adream. In October, 1853, his father, to
Ehom he was acting as aid-de-camp at
gPeshGwar, India, had issued invitations
for dance Two days before it was
a to take place he was silent and de-
gpondent during breakfast and eventu-
ally told his son that he had had an
unpleasant dream, which had visited
him several times before and had al
ways been followed by the death Of
near relation As the day wore on
his depression grew, and he wanted to
put of the dance. His son dissuaded
him, but that night the dream return
ed, and the dance was then postponed.
1.-THE next morning the post brought
news OF the sudden death Of the half
sister at Lahore with whom / had
stayed on my way to Peshawar.'
Many people have dreamed poetry
in their sleep. The London Chronicle
tells Of one man who awoke from a
dream with the tears streaming down
his face at the pathos Of the following
lines:
Walker with three eyes,
Walker with two,
Something to think Of,
Something to do.
But the limit Of absurdity in this
curious art was achieved by the wom-
an who composed whole epic In her
sleep. On awaking she found that she
could remember only the concluding
couplet:
Admiral Kinkums and his seven daugh
tiers
Hung in bark suspended DER the-waters
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23
Ebony Backed Brushes.

When you clean the ebony brushes
on your toilet table rub petroleum jelly
over the backs before you wash. the
bristles. as this prevents the soda or
ammonia in the water from injuring
the ebony. The jelly should after
ward be removed by polishing the
back with a dry cloth.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23
courtier and Poet.

Louis XIV. having shown Boileau
some verses Of his own composition.
demanded his candid opinion about
them.
"Sire." answered the poet, your mai
esty wished to write poor lines and you
did 1t SO well that you proved that
nothing is impossible to your majesty"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23
For Sale.
FARM OF 70 ACRES

Cecil county, on road leading from Cecil
Paper Mills to Rock Springs" about IS acres
of which are in first class state of cultivation,
good pasture for eight or ten head of cattle,
with woodland Apple orchard OF about Is
trees, corn crib, wagon and carriage houses
ings in good conditions; pump house over well
OF never failing water. Good HOUSE of seven
rooms and cellar, porches back and front; bar
rack, with stabling for four horses and eight
head of cattle Private sale, to settle the
estate of Rebecca NJ. Keithley. For particu-
lars lars call or address JOSEPH Q; MOORE, Exec.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23

Wife You deceived me. When you
married me you said you had a job on
the road Hub Well, SO ] have; only
it's long time in arriving. Baltimore
American.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23
what CHANGED Him,

Mistress binding visitor In the kitch-
enl-Who is this. Mary? Mary (con-
fuseO-My brother. MN. Mistress
(suspiciouslyl-You're not much alike.
Mary (stammering alphabetically We
were. MN, but he's just had his beard
shaved of, and that makes him look
different "-PhiIadelphia Ledger.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23
Tha Scored.

Blobbs- There is only one thing a
woman loves better than to be told
secret. SIobbs- What is that? Blobbs
To find 1t out for herself. Philadel-
phia Record.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23
Chronic Constipation Cured.

Five years ago had the worst case of
chronic constipation ever knew of, and
Chamberlain ssTablets cured me. writes
IS F. Fish, Brooklyn, Mich. For sale by
All Dealers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23
Weioht of Snow.

A cubic foot of newly fallen snow
weighs five and one-half pounds and
has twelve times the bulk Of an equal
weight Of water.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23
Clear lnfarenca.,.

: ''Jim told me a riproaring joke that
was played on some member Of your
club last evening. Were you thereT
eyes. l was there. 1t was an abom-
Unable, farfetched"-
"O-oh! Jinx did not tell me that you
were the man it was on" Houston
Post.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23
Modern Structures.

What's the matter with this eIeva-
''b0kY' asked the nervous man. "You
keep trying to run it through the roof"
you'll have to excuse me-" replied
the operator "Tm not used to one Of
these little twenty story buildings
Washington Star
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23
Eiotitioua.

Little Joe reading)- What is hc-
titious character. aunty? Aunty-One
that is made up. dear. Little joe
Then you are a fictitious character.
aren't you. aunty?- Chicago News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23
chamberIaln,s Cough Remedy.

This remedy has no superior for coughs
aud colds. II is pleasant to take. It
contains no opium or other narcotic II
always cures. For sale by All Dealers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23
A Freethinker.

Willie-Paw. what is a freethinker?
Paw-An unmarried man. my son.
Maw-You go to bed, Willie.-Cincin-
natl Enquirer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23
s&ranoeness Of the Sex.

A woman can become highly excited
over the fact that bride is starting
out in married life with machine hem
med napkins. Cincinnati Enquirer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23
Entertainment For All.

"A pretty girl can get d lot of enter
tainment out of her mirror" observes
an exchange.
True! So can plain girl who thinks
she Is pretty Boston Transcript.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23
oIoatina Over the Victim.

'Your teeth are In pretty bad condi-
tion."
''They must be-" sighed the patient.
You look SO happy."-Judge
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23
Sure St His Judgment, Anyhow.

TTFV TTVVV'
A girl may not love the man who
tells her she is beautiful. but she is
pretty sure to respect his judgment
Chicago Record Herald.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23

He is half done who has made q
good beginning. -Old Saying.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23

wasted time. and now time doth
waste me- -Shakespeare.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23
CT. SNYDER,
Green Grocery & Restaurant.
Green Groceries Of all kinds in season, Domestic
and Imported Fruits, full stock Of Canned
Goods, Tobacco and Cigars.-l


Kolbs fresh Bread and Rolls daily. In addiuo
will receive every Saturday special order OF
the celebrated Engler & Murdaugh goods,
consisting of Rusk, Cinnamon Buns, Coffee
Bunsl vanilla icing,) Doughnuts, Wedding
Buns, Bread Sticks, Fruit and custard Pies,
Cream Pufs, EclairsA Chocolate icing).
Ice Cream, Oysters and Fresh Fish
Butter, Eggs and Country Produce taken in trade
or for cash.
Large OF small orders will receive prompt ana
careful attention and your patronage
is solicited.
Agent for the Institute Laundry, Port Deposit
evening".
Cecil Farmers Phone.
Cor. Queen Cherry Sta RISING SUN, MD.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-28
STILL popGlNG THE ISSUE.

Governor Clarke spoke in Van Bur-
en- county Wednesday In the interests
of his campaign for denomination by
the republicans for the office he now
holds. He recognized the capitol
gorunds extension bill as the issue and
sought to defend it in the home coun-
ty of John w. Rowley who has been
instrumental in bringing out the issue
and whose platform for the guberna-
torial nomination Is based upon the
belief that the people should have
been permitted to vote as is provided
in the constitution of the state, on
the question of bonding the state for
two million dollars.
The governor is still attempting to
justify the act of the last legislature
and of the executive council by telling
the tax payers that the tax for CAPT.
toll extension is very small portion
of the whole amount paid on taxes.
He told his hearers in Van Buren, coun-
ty that an assessment for sidewalks
in front of their houses would cost
them ten times as much and would
result in no objections.
There is the rub. The people would
have something to say about laying
sidewalks in front of their homes: they
would be allowed a voice In the mat
ter, and Furthermore they would get
practical benefit from their investment.
In the case Of capitol grounds extern
sion, the people had no voice in the
matter and will get no benefit out OF
the improvement" except the plea
sure of footing the bill.
Governor Clarke either cannot or
will not see that the statewide protest
which his supporters reluctantly ad-
NIT is being made against the expedi-
ture of two million dollars which the
people did not vote on, is not against
the amount of the tax but against the
manner in which it was levied. To tell
them that they have not been
touched heavily is not going to JUS
tify those who made the touch A
man who has been robbed has been
robbed whether a dollar or million
dollars was taken from him.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-28
SOMETHING TO BE THANKFUL
FOR

For one thing in relation to the Mex
lean situation the American people
have cause for great qualification.
There is not q political general or a
political admiral in sight.
The army and navy are under the
command of men who were already in
command. Every one of them is there
because he has earned in the service
the right to be there. Nobody has been
displaced to make room for political
favorite. Nobody has been pushed
aside lest he acquire military reputa-
ton that might interfere with some
body else's partisan purposes.
There is no Alger in the cabinet. No
shafter will be sent to Mexico to ION.
mand an army from blackboard. 1t
will not require the help of board
OF inquiry to determine who is to re
ceive the credit for the achievements
of the navy If there are any factions
in the sea service, we have not heard
Of them and do not expect to hear OF
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-28

receipts Of Texas grass muttons at
Fort Worth and Kansas City. South
western grass stun Is coming good,
and living up to It's market breaking
reputation. It is expected to run freely
for several weeks ahead.
Packers have waged a relentless and
unceasing war all week on the most or
Mexican lambs In the fleece, starting
the bomba rdment on Monday and sue
ceeding in reducing the extreme limit
by Thursday to 1886, or Zoe lower than
the close last week. Wooded lambs are
"losing their sap" and only an occas-
ional load Is proving its merit on the
dressing sheets. Wooled Colorado Mex
leans have made up a generous quota
OF this weeks liberal local supply, and
the kinds that have been topping the
market are really off more than the
heavier and between killers, some
84-lb northern Colorados here today at
10 being considered no more than l5
@25c under week ago. Lambs OF good
shaaring and feeder class are even
higher than last week, sales Of fleshy
Montanas having been made on coun-
try account this week up to $7.50@7 go.
Shorn lambs have been irregular
sellers. with much bearish pressure on
heavy and some in-between grades
during the fore part Of the week. but
week end finds more sales LOOKING
steady with week ago than lower. A
number Of loads Of well fleshed shorn
lambs averaging all the way from SO
to 70 pounds, were taken by feeder
BUYERS here this week at prices rang
ing from $s.S5@6.75. Packers bought
lot of heavy weights at low spot
down to Sc and paid up to $710@725
for a few loads Of prime tidy weights,
bulk Of the weeks shorn lamb supply
having sold from $6.35@s.so, however
No big runs are cited for the next
few weeks from any point save Texas
and prices now appear to be down to
good working basis. That shorn stuff
will be shown marked popularity over
wooded skins from now on and the
nrice range become narrower between
ali shorn and wooded stock is moral
certainty.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-28
THE DANDELloN CROP.

Probably no crop felt the enects OF
yesterdays warm rain more than did
the crop of dandelions. In every yard
in the city where they had been per
.mitted to gain foothold, they could
almost be seen growing.
That the 'dandelion Is a pest cannot
be denied. 1t will ruin lawn In a
short time for 1t spreads with great
rapidity and crowds out the grass.
The little yellow flowers may not be
unsightly to all, but there are few who
like the looks of lot after the white
bulbs have taken the places OF the
blooms. II
The way to fight the dandelion is to
exterminate it. Cut them all out OF
your lawn and keep them cut out ever
afterwards. Look over the yard daily
and every time you see yellow flow
er or a dandelion plant, cut it out and
throw it where it cannot take root
again. Some people claim that If salt
is poured over the spot from which the
plant was cut the roots will be killed
forever. Others state that kerosene
has the same effect. But at any rate
diligence will be rewarded by beau
tiful green lawn free from dandelions.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-28
Daddy sBedtilne
The Clever
Fire Horses
Save a Life.

adnotbe well the nlght "es
bell late night men h "
ny n' vas
~ =. ..., vor
short story "r AM sure Wv
be wnkefni
anything the fire last night! ASKED 'aA ~ ~
wash thaty' $500 81.
the very OUTSKIRTS %
So the hnen
spreading the houses ror es
old burnt Tor II teai
bothered to Keep II up
But the They heard what enc
help in horse
kicked their heels ana made
lot all OF
the 6remen said:
something alive ns" nave
nevekn to make n mistake !, ..1
inside ne ouno
tremb mt seeing the flames
back door OF the barn where the e nau
engine old had been saved
old running out OF ne
horse He's In that barn!
had he over ana pus
his neighed contenedy
for the night ana ne unu
him he udsafeiy the old barn -
to hr"n1en love my
is just devoted me How Gun ever
..s -.
thank said the fireman who had gone IN me
excited horses soVed yout
horses life .@.5
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-28

Oskaloosa
H. M. Thompson spent Tuesday in
Leighton on business.
Miss Alta Jelderbloom Of Harry
spent Sunday at the J. J. Top home.
N. A. Flondus of Knoxville was q
business caller here this week.
S. Barteme spent Wednesday in
Trilby.
N. Miller of Odds, Wis, was in town
this week talking seeds to farmers,
Farmers report gain in fine condition
and poor prospects for all kinds OF
fruit.
Miss Nozela Robinson of Leighton
visited at the j. j. Top home this week.
Mrs. William Druse left Thursday
for Harry yhere she will visit with her
brother, A. D.. Thompson.
Farmers are through with the SOW
ing OF small grain and are blowing
corn.
w. G. Irven, special agent for the
Rock Island, was here this week on
business. 4. n
j. H. Peterson OF Des Moines spent
Thursday In town on business.
Mrs. r. V. Clark spent Thursday In
Oskaloosa with friends.
B. K. Van Zant of Perry was here
Friday on business.
Jessie Billings Of Oskaloosa spent
Sunday at the parental, Clark Billings,
home.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-28

them. Nobody knows whether Bad
ger and Fletcher and their feet associ
ates have any politics. Leonard Wood
who commands the army, may be
Bull Moose or Taft reactionary or
hardshell democrat for all anybody
cares.
If we are really plunging into war
let us give thanks that we are plung
ing into war with professional soldiers
and sailors, not with professional poll
ticians. 1t is plain at the outset that
come what may, there will be no repe
tition of the plumbers and scandals O.
1S9S.-N. Y. World.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-28
The Revised Order.

They were speaking of mixed con.
ditions along various lines the other
night when a well known baseball
magnate was reminded Of an incident
in Gotham cafe.
Some time since, according to the
story told by the magnate, prosper
GUS looking party ramblcd into the
cage in question and ordered sub
stantial dinner.
When the layout finally arrived the
diner gave it a critical examination.
and then imperatively called the wait
err.
Look here, waiter!' he exclaimed
in large sized voice, do you remem
Der what I ordered just now?"
Yes, sir" answered the waiter
glancing from the man to the hash
layout, you ordered spring chicken
and "a port, sir"
Exactly" responded the diner, in
cold, cruel voice, "and you have
brought me spring port and "a chick
en-"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-28
oLIvET.

Mrs. j. L. Billings and Miss F. G..
Drake spent Tuesday in Harvey shop
ping.
w. T. Phillips of Oskaloosa was a
business caller here Wednesday.
The spring term closed this week.
The fall term will commence October
/. Thee hildren gave an entertainment
in the Presbyterian church Friday
evening, which was greatly enjoyed.
Rev. Loher of Oskaloosa filled the
pulpit of the United Presbyterian
church Sunday evening.
Van McCombs spent Wednesday in
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-28

Governor Clarke says the best in.
terests of the people were considered
for them" in the matter of purchasing
the additional capitol grounds tract.
The trouble is that the people didn't
get to do any of the considering them
selves as they thought the constitu.
ton of the state warranted. The leg
islature acted for the people like a
guardian does for minor child which
does not know how to spend its mon.
ov
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-28

Many Mexicans who are in this
country and who have not been here
long enough to learn what civilization
is, are fearful of their lives and are
making frantic efforts to raise money
enough to get to Europe or the West
India islands. In their own country
they would not be able to refrain from
shooting up hapless citizens of a
country with which they were at war
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-28
ID n n e r
S tor i e s.
rruth-and Then Some,

Senator Seward of Mansfield once
visited the land of his fathers, on a
recent vacation, and while in the EN-.
crald Isle took a trip to the Lakes of
Killarney. His guide, of course, told
the most wonderful stories and le-
gcnds of the region.
Pat said the senator, do you ever
lie about these things"
mo, sor,' asserted Pat. II nivir lie
about thin. always tell tn truth in
livery particular-only adds to it,
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-28

The consul general of Persia, now
in New York, says you can buy a tur.
key in Persia for five cents, chick.
en- for two cents, eggs sell for two
cents a dozen and three dollars is a
fair price for COW. The trouble Is
that Persia is SO far to go, adds the
Kansas City Star. 1t is almost half way
around the earth. And after you get
there laborers are paid only about
five cents a day,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-28

The American newspaper publishers
association on the last day of its con-
vention adopted resolution pledging
loyalty to President Wilson in the Mex.
lean situation. The resolution was
sent to the white house by telegraph
and was signed by Herbert L. Bridge
man, president, and John Stewart Bry-
an. vice president
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-28

In Paraguay there is found a rail
way beetle" kind of glow-worm,
which emits a strong red light from
head to tail, but also green light
along each side of it's body.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-28
DANCER in Jokes.

Stubb-What's the trouble, old chap?
You look angry enough to fight.
Penn-Oh. I'm sizzling. 1t took me
an hour to button up my wife's waist
in the back, and then told her a
Joke and she laughed so much the
buttons all flew open. What's the use
in telling woman joke. anyway?
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-28

Points on the Lincoln highway in
Wyoming are supporting a bill intro
duced by Congressman Mundell, ap-
propriating 100000 for road leading
from Rawlins to the southern en-
trance of Yellowstone park. Many
tourists going west on the Lincoln way,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-28
Whv She Didn't Laugh.

Mrs. Harlem Heights-You must not
laugh and make fun of everybody.
Mamie.
Mamie don't. mamma: am not
the girl who laughs. The other day a
little girl fell off board fence, and all
the other children laughed, but didn't
Mrs. Harlem Heights-That was
right
Mamie-Yes, l was the little girl
that fell off the fence. I was the girl
who cried.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-28

We're it not for the sober side OF
such an occurrence, it would be very
amusing to see what would happen to
General Villa and his $4,000 veterans
who he says he could throw into Ell
Paso, Tex, in forty-eight hours were
he to invade Texas. 1t would be
worth while to watch the Texans rise
up and send Villas veterans scurrying
back whence they came.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-28
STILL TALKING TOLLS.

Washington. D. c., April 25.-Repre-
sentatives of Pacific coast commercial
interests appeared today before the
senate interoceanic canals committee
in opposition to the proposed repeal
of the exemption of tolls OF American
coastwise vessels passing through the
Panama canal
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-28

There are seven hundred candidates
for two hundred state Offices in Iowa.
1t would be interesting to know how
many of the seven hundred are run.
ming because they really believe they
are fitted for the place and how many
are running because they want an
easy job with more money than they
can earn in any other way.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-28

Des Moines Capital: There are only
about seven hundred candidates for the
two Hundred and three offices to be
filled at the state election this year
Surely we shall be able to find capable
men.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-28
ELECTIONS IN FRANCE.

Paris, April 25.-The French cleo.
lions take place tomorrow There has
been no disorder in the campaign and
the authorities expect tomorrow's poll.
Ing to pass of quietly.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-28
1t is believed, will make side trip to
the park If the road is improved.

Possibly one reason the Mexican
commander in Tampico refused to sa-
lutte the American flag was because
he didn't have powder enough.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-28
Press Comment

Sioux City Tribune: Twelve Ameri.
cans and $50 Mexicans killed at Vera
Cruz. While the Mexicans suffered
more in quantity the American loss
was the greater.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-28

Dubuque Times-Jounal: Not to be
outdone by the old parties, the Iowa
progressives are going to have scrap
among themselves over the senatorial
nomination Casper Schenck Of Des
Moines, opposing S. H. Bashor of Wa
terlOO
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-28

The simplified spelling experts have
reformed" total of eight thousand
words. But the public goes right along
spelling the way it always did.