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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-04-03

Chairman o. E.. Weller. of the State
Roads Comm ssion states that of the con
tracts lie, thus far this season rs per cent,
or probably more, are for concrete roads
in preference to macadam In most
parts of the country where modern road
building is going or there has been COM
plant, according to the chairman, that
macadam roads, particularly water bound
macadam, does not stand up under the
strain of heavy automobile traffic.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-04-03

The passage of the Shackleford bill APP
propriating $2S 600. 900 for roads by the
House of Representatives at Washington,
which has "een widely commented upon
as committing the national government
to a ne~ project, hss met with opposition
in The Senate. where il is proposed 10
red .ce the amount for the first year to a
fifth Of that sum.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-04-03
This year, for the first time in the his

This year, for the first time in the his
tory of the country. majority COMMITTEES
on woman suffrage has been secured in
the U. S. Senate. For the first time a
unanimous favorable report has been
made. For the FIRST time since 1887 the
measure has been debated in Congress,
constant discussion having taken place
since July, when 22 men spoke on behalf
Of the amendment and three against it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-04-03
ont Of Iiarm,a WAY

"And you say you never attend we'd
dings any more?" asked the sweet
young thing.
mo, do not" replied the bachelor.
"And why not. pray?"
"Why. don't you see what's happen
ing every day to innocent bystandersY'
-Yonkers Statesman.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-04-03
Strengthens Weak and Tired Women.

81 was under great strain nurs.
ing "a relative through three
months Sickness" writes Mrs. j.
@. Van De Sande, of Kirkland Ill.,,
and Electric Bitters kept me from
breaking down. will never be
without it, Do you feel tired
and worn QUIT No appetite and
food won't digestf 1t isn't the
spring weather. You need Electric
Bitters. Start a months treatment
to day; nothing better for stomach,
liver and kidneys. The great
spring tonic. Relief or money
back. Soc. and SI.00, at your
Druggist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-04-03
rastlnn q Man.

An epigram Of Myrtle Reeds seems
to have made a hit with New York
women. In Threads of Gray and
Gold" she writes:
The only way to test man Is to
marry him. II you live. it's mush-
room. If you die. It's toadstool."
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-02-27
THE BENTON CASE

Why get oil William English
when than hundred Americans have persisted Mexico
the revolution began' Has American blood become cheap and
British blood der' The spectacle Of certain Fl Pao citizens be-
coming excited last Friday that meeting called protest
against of foreigner accepted
the departments valuation of American life The appointment of
Congressman George Currey special investigator the
circumstances the death of Benton only joke those who know
the and his attitude the Mexican situation safe
that England will look well after her her the custom
of that Great Britain world force because of her right
hand stretched forth the citizens whatever land they
be- The diplomatic service of the United States and the foreign relations
policy the Of nations because of the vicious policy
which has characterized the last and the administration
Those who earnestly do the possibility
Mexico coming the opinion that the weakness of the depart
s T as % @ FAIL and o nn ss %
into bootess which will the sacrifice of much and
precious American blood
Certain Americans of and newspapers held
up bandit Panho Villa George Washington
the hands OF the ignorant savage mande refusing steadily TO find
fault with the conduct of its otege Now they shocked The Mex
but aciy mpue nalaby bandit leader of Mexico
meet the continued approval of the American National
honor before f fact only maintaining
national honor life and be peacefully enjoyed How the
American interest having looted Mexico through the aid of Mexican
tyrans, the pdcamn in which the department
hf They fore that they will have the military of the
United States back of them regang their i'll
Mexico.
The undoubtedly misguided might be all
s tina, VIVA says ne IS Mould be sk, e., most large foreign property
doubt, he certainly foohady
lion in its dem and deserves little sympathy from the sane standpoint of
the ordinary probably felt fully satisfied
he thought him of
the many convenient His murder or alleged execution
certainly opened international question which involves
of the Monroe doctrine and the issue peace
with Mexico If must fight why nowi If the
the blood letting bath wherein will the
of the stigma of cowardee The issue could well be
making good the threats which have mated with spoadca
intensity each outrage from state department
deliver the body Juarez
firing squad after the Scotehman had had words
the revolution Gustav Baueh German American is also missing
possibly other The department investigating
handing while Villa lying and laughing II be sport
make joke of the great American republic wgge Fingers
n of all the temporal Of this world
Satanic cruelty and baspheme the God Of the
re- his majesty King va All and do
i'm homage
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-02-27
A MAP

The map above needs little explanation illustrates the immediate
trade territory Dg with the wonderful railroad facilities for reach
to the exclusion of other point In Luna alone sixty
Of all paid by the railroad companies railroad ackag
and other Demng the golden whence rada
the steel which the richest cattle and farming section
New Mexico in Luna Grant, and Sierra
needless that merchants awakened
these possibilities the making them. New
suffered grinding discriminatory freight
outside able this
to the exclusion Of local enterprise This however will be changed
by the interstate commission and Dmg her
distributing Either the merchants
seeking such splendid opening will take early advantage of conditions.
At the time Paso houses find profitable ship by local freight
Demg and here transfer the for Silver City and Mogo
on The parcel post gives additional advantage Deming the
city is the its immediate trade territory Fl Paso houses
which they could send heapy from FL Paso Silver City.
This should be inspiration business of Dming,
and should dynamic rich
the end that be placed under everlasting tribute
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-02-27

The aequital Of Senator Thomas y. Gore III
Oklahoma. Of an infamous charge meets the
approval of all right thinking I~rsuns. hut the
fact that a eoierie Of disappointed Office ss~k
ers could bring such a charge 10 proof that
Oklahoma needs a house cleaning. Another
Indication that there Is somsihing rotten In
Denmark is the fact that two ex.eonviets
.s'ad the state ticket To rob trains, Later
biograph~rs may say. is the real way for an
ambitious young msn 70 begin his public
career. The fact Is the shame Of Oklahoma.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-02-27

For the second time southern California
experienced sev-r winds and floods In the
storm which began Wednesday and continued
for several days The citrus fruit growers
whose orchards were So severely damaged by
fros, las, winter, are again the chief sufferers
from damage. the extent Of which probably
viii run into millions u dollars. Seven
persons are reported to have lost their lives
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-02-27

Prince William Of Weld, a Prussian noble
man, formally accepted the sovereignty over
Albania las, week. Essad Pasl,a, who defended
seu'ari for the Turks, headed the depuiaiion
OF Albanian noiables, who rendered the
herman prince the throne Of the most turbui
en' country in Europe, No one, President
Hueria Of Mexico least of all. envies tn.
prince the job he has undertaken.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-02-27

II the Mexican federals can hold Torrron
it seems possible tina, the northern states Of
Mexico may enter into a separate federation
Though carranIa and Villa have declared that
they will Gus, Huerta from Mexico City. ii is
known that they have considered plans tot
the formation 81 an independent republic.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-02-27

washington's birthday was celebrated with
iring ceremony in the DeminE schools and
churches. II Mexico could but have a
Washington. what would be the Joy Of that
unh Apply land. With bandits Is leaders and
an ignorap, rabbe bearing srms. there is
little hope for a permanent settlement Of the
present difficulties.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-02-27
Near Billlnsham-

Near Dillingham;, Washington. three pas
sengers on = Great Northern train were kill
I'd when they resisted three bandits. who
held up the train. Though posse is in
pursuit of the robbers there is No hope oi
their SPEEDY capture due To tn. wildnrss oi
the country.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-02-27

The governments Of Japan and the United
States are trying to negotiate a treaty which
will settle the alien question involved in III,
California dispute. All Japan wishes is Ia
remove the discrimination. which she consider,
a slur en her national honor
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-02-27

Charles W. Becker, former police lieutenant
Of New York City. will &c, q new trial through
the reversal Of the verdict Of the trial eour,
The decision was rendered Thursday. At the
same time the conviction Of the four sun men,
tired with Becker. was affirmed. The man
higher up seems always to escape punishment.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-02-27

Predictions u yioleni rain aud snow storms
sweeping fran Colorado acrc>s the Mississippi
aud Ohio valleys have iren issued BY the
weather BUREAU. We should worry with
flowers growing all winter on the lawns.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-02-27

Three masked men held up Seattle
Tacoma electric interurban train Saturday.
aud robbed the passengers Of $3.50. After
collecting the booty. the robbers escaped and
have not been captured.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-02-27

Fov. niche, Of snow fell in ~ Pas. Tues
day nishi. ~ far Drning has ESCAPED ,h'
clutches 81 winter. and since the desert
growth Is beginning to green up" II sr~ms
that the shi,ers have passed US by.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-02-27

Mrs.. Robert Louis Stevenson. wife II the
famous novelist did Thursday In santa
barbara. California ~ viii h. barred he
SIDE her husband IN samoa. ssash s-a.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-02-27

+ + = = = + = = = = = = = = =
= GENERAL NEWS NOTES +
+ f++++++++++++++ Z
Great Britain has again Refused en- exhibit
for the California. Pseihe exposition Of San
Francisco.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1914-08-06

more than twenty minutes. It's too
FAR to walk. There's no other way but
the trolley. and that's so crowded"
Yes. yes; that's what I want" she
Interrupted; 'the trolley-the crowds
the lights"
But. Beth, we want to be alone to-
night, dear; just you and I-your an.
swer-you promised me your answer
tonight"
Hush, Denny! I ought to have
TOLD you 1 can't marry you. I'm
waiting for the other man. I've prom
fsed. No; it's not an engagement.
There's-there's-tust an understand.
ing"
Copyright. 1914 by the Mcclure Newspa-
Der SyndicateJ
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1914-08-06
Dog Had Appetite for chick.n

chicken-stea.ing dog. in the Dunn.
parton lScotlandD district. recently oc.
cas'oned some anxiety TO a number of
men keepers. On a thorough search
being made a number of fowls were
recovered buried in field. Some
fowls were eaten. and those not re-.
CURED for immediate use were hidden.
IL was discovered that the cause of
the trouble was large black Labrs
dor dog, which has been roaming the
district at will for several weeks.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1914-08-06
Soldiers Most Trying Position.

The average soldier finds the most
terrifying position to be that of stand
ing motionless in the front rank, ex-
posed to the enemy's fire without be-
ing able to reply. The order to ad-
vance or to charge with fixed bayonets
is then received as a release from
agony Movement, even into greater
peril. distracts the mind and greatly
reduces the mental anguish.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1914-08-06
Summer Coughs Are Dangerous

summer colds are dangerous. They
indicate low vitality and often lead to
serious Throat and Lung Troubles,
including Consumption. DR.. Kings
New Discovery will relieve the cough
or cold promptly and prevent COM
plications. 1t is soothing and antis-
eptic and makes you feel better at
once To delay is dangerous-get a
bottle OF DR.. Kings New Discovery
SOC. and $1.OO bottles at your Drug
SOC. and $1.00bottles at your Drug
gist.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1914-08-06

Wanted every automobile owner in
Cheraw, Cole Hill and Steerpen
townships to show his love for Good
ROADS by sending Frank King, Coun-
ty Supervisor, FIVE DOLLARS az
MS free-will offering to the National
Cap to Cap Juniper Valley Highway.
do 1t now, for five dollars worth of
labor and clay looks like a mountain
to the eople who are trying to build
this route
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1914-08-06
Shrewd EIopement Trick.

The newest elopement trick was re-
Gently worked in Switzerland, where
the parents of the couple went on a
trip to the top Of a mountain. While
they were there the couple got a bob
sled. coasted down the mountainside
and were away on an express before
the parents could get down the noun
tain on the railway.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1914-08-06
Quite Right.

Teacher Of Botany in Girls School
Now for little review. What can
Pou tell me. Misa Smith, Of the long.
evity of bacterial" Miss Smith-"I-
] don't remember exactly, but l think
they are longer than they are wide"
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1914-08-06
No Chances for Him.

dealer selling cloth in a small
town asked an lrishman who was
passing if he would buy a suit length.
and added: You can have 1t for ten
bob. To which Pat replied: "Begob.
Sir. II tuppence would buy the makings
OF topcoat for an elephant couldn't
buy the makings of pair of leggings
for canary this minute"
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1914-08-06
Explanation Of PotIstch.

Inc word potlatch Is a corruption
Of an Indian word common among the
Pacihc coast tribes. meaning fes.
tiVal OF gifts. At patshatl (pot.
latch) celebration the more personal
property an Indian gives away, blan.
kets. ornaments, ETC.. the higher no
stands In the estimation Of his nstoh,
bors. and the more he expects tn 20
ceive in return at the next potlatcb
The festival is also accompanied nv
music. dancing and Teasing
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1914-08-06

fore seen even the
outside Of the
bungalow.
1t appealed to
her as singularly
masculine. IN the
dim light of the
log fire of the
crate she could
see the dark green
walls, hung with
pictures done in
sepia and dull
gray tones.
The bookcases
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1914-08-06
Double Work.

why is 1t that a man won't wash
his face with a washcloth?" demanded
Mrs. Wombat. Men haven't time for
all that foolishness," said Mr.. Won.
bat. First you have to wash your
face and then you have to wash the
washcloth. .'-LouisvIIre -.Ceasdsr-Lop
nal.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1914-08-06
Motive Power In NORWAY

Motive Power In Norway.
The greatest single factor in the
possible industrial development Of
Norway lies undoubtedly in its cheap
and abundant hydroelectric power.
The country having practically no coal
resources. the Norwegian industries
are coming to depend more and more
upon the utilization of waterfalls as
a primary motive power source.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1914-08-06
Odd-LookIna Sharks Eco.

A sharks egg is one Of the oldest
looking things imaginable. It ia un.
provided with shell, but the contents
are protected by a thick, leathery
covering, almost as elastic as india
rubber. The average size is By 2A
inches. and 1t is almost Jet black.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1914-08-06
Agreement Reached in Mexica,
Crisis

Mexico City, August 5.-Provisional
president Carbajal and Gen. Venus
tlano Carranza, head of the Consti-
tutlonalist movement, today reached a
full agreement concerning the turning
over of the Government to the Const,-
tutionalists. 1t is expected a general
amnesty will be declared soon. Hos
tllltles were suspended today.
All Europe Is In Arms.
on the one hand Austri-Hungary
and Germany are opposed by Rus
sia' Franae, Great Britain, Servia,
and Montenegro. Italy has declared
her neutrality, but is moboliziny
Belgium, Holland and Switzerland
have mobolized
Inc German demand that the eBl-
gian government should ermit the
free passage of German troops
through Belgium was answered by
hasty preparation to resist such an
advance across Belgian territory
Sweden has made no answer to in
Guiries from Russia and Germany
regarding her attitude, but is pre-
airing to defend her neutrality.
Japan is making ready to live up
to her alliance with Great Britain in
case of certain eventualities.
Spain is reported to be preparing
a proclamation of neutrality.
Austria-Hungary for the moment
has retired from her campaign
against Servia for thp purpose of
nolding back Russia and Servia has
moboli2ed with the reported inten-
ton of invading Bosnia.
Latest News from the Front.
Brussels, via Paris, August 6-1.3S
a. m.-Several thousand dead and
wounded is the toll paid by the Ger
man army Of the Meuse for it's attack
on Liege. The Belgians made a heroic
repulsing the Germans after
heavy and continuous fighting.
The fortified positions of Liege had
to support on Wednesday the general
shock of the German attack. The Bel
gian forts resisted the advance fierce
ly and did not suffer. One Belgian
squadron attacke dand drove back
six German squadrons.
Eight hundred wounded Germans
are being transferred to the city of
Llege where they will be cared for.
frlor to the attack on Liege Gen.
Won Emmich, commanding the Ger
man army Of the Meuse, issued a proc
lamation calling for an open road
through Belgium for the advance of
his forces. and suggesting that pru-
dence would SHOW it the duty of the
Belgian people, to -accede to this to
avoid the horrors of war.
The Germans committed repressions
against the civil population of the
town of Wise. eight miles north of
Liege, burning the city and shooting
many residents.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1914-08-06
The Tapestry Mode.

The Millionaire declining to pur.
cnase post-impression creation)-
Noth'n' dom! Why, my maiden
ant cud darn better picture n
that.-Punch.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1914-08-06
Too Much for Him.

colored porter for local druggist
was told to 90 to another pharmacy to
get some cimcifrgo rasismoses. He
stood. open-mouthed, and gazed at his
boss" then asked: Amt thar any
other name for dat?"
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1914-08-06
Lost Opportunity.

First Jew-"Dwenty years ago Gold
stein sold shoestrings on the corner
und today he owns the corner on
which he stood" Second Jew lex.
citedly)-"Und If he had walked up
und down he might have owned the
whole block."-Life.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1914-08-06
Wise Johnny Smith.

Mother, you know the way me and
Johnny Smith play I'm Indians an
he's soldiers?" Yes, dear; what Of
it?" well. If I don't let him lick me-
every time we play. he says l aren't
~striotio ".-Cpptury
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1914-08-06
CrAPGeR XIV.
Journeys End.

y
Harr1gan dined alone. He vaa n
disgrace; he was sore, mentally az
well as physically: and he ate his din
ner without relish. in simple obedi.
ence to those well-regulated periods
or hunger that assailed him three
times day. in spring, summer. au-
tumn and winter. BY the time the
waiter had cleared away the dishes.
Harr1gan had perfecto between his
teeth (along with q certain matrimo-
NAL biD. and smoked as II he had
wagered to finish the cigar in half the
usual stretch. He then began to walk
the floor. much after the fashion of a
man who has the toothache, or the
earache, which would be more to the
point To his direct mind no diplo.
macy was needed: all that was neces-
sary was a few blunt questions. Nora
could answer them as she choae
Nora. his baby. his little girl that used
TO run around barefooted and lau9h
when he applied the needed birch -
How children grew up! And
never grew too old for the birch
certainly never did.
They heard him from the q
room: tramp. tramp. tramp.
Let him be. Nora" said M
gan. wisely. He 10 in q
something. And your faS
the easiest man to approsl
mad. II he fought Mr.. 4
believed he had some g
doing so."
Mother. there are
believe you are afrai
Il am always afra
only because l NAL
that can \,bim
was such a gentlS
But let your fatls
row"
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1914-08-06
Loses Its Charm.

It's difficult for a newly married
man to generate much enthusiasm
over his brides beautiful hair after
he has seen her pile it ON the bureau
for the night.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1914-08-06
Defined.

A literary genius is one whom ma
ture lets in on the ground floor, and
whom the publishers force to 1--we in
an attic.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1914-08-06
Danger Of Too Much Talk.

Don't talk too much. Just after you
have talked a man into buying, il you
keep on talking you will talk him out
OF buying.-Atchison Globe.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1914-08-06
Costly English Port,

More than $l0O.0OO,OOO has been
spent in bringing and keeping the port
OF Liverpool up to date