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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-06-19

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GEORGE.
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coese1os,,- a ssopes .oe

1t took many an Egg to have Lila
properly Conservatoried.
At last she came home With a Di-
ploma showing that she was an Ac-
tress.
After that she merely needed a. Play
and a Company and a lot Of Scenery
and Manager and Theater and the
soft old Public buying of the Scalpers
In order to- realize her modest Ambi-
ton to become Real Star.
She took her Diploma and the Local
Press Notices up to New York to see
what she could get on them, and found
10000 other incipient Modjeskas hit
ting the worn Trail that led from one
Agency to another.
Artistic Temperaments were more
Abundant than Lamp Posts and get
ting an Audience with a Big Gun was
just as easy as Opening Time-Lock
with a Hat Pin.
She had an offer at the Hippodrome
to walk in front of an Elephant way
ing a prop Palm, but she spurned it,
because she was ready to do BESIDE
mona at Moments Notice.
AS for the Laudatory Article writ
ten by would-be Willie Winter of the
wild and woolly West, she couldn't
find any one in the neighborhood OF
And Street who had ever heard of
the Tank Town In which her Folks
were SO Prominent
In order to get Experience, she
signed up with No. A Company, play
ing the Part of the deaf-and- dumb
Lady who crosses the Stage and re-
moves the Tea Things early in the
Second Act.
When the Troupe went on the Rocks
at Mauch Chunk, Penna., the erstwhile
Favorite OF the Pocahontas Club found
herself sitting on Trunk marked
"Theater'' standing off Deputy Sher-
liz and waiting for an Answer to her
Wire.
The First Old Woman, who remem-
bered Edwin Booth, came and sat be-
side her.
do not be discouraged, Honey"
said She. go right back and start all
over, and possibly sometime Next
Year you will again have the blessed
Privilege of going up a neglected
Alley twice Day and changing your
Clothes in Barn. Any Girl with
your Looks and Family Connections
can curl up in Four-Poster at night
and then saunter to the Bath over a
soft Rug In the Morning, but only q
throbbing Genius can make these
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-06-19
WILLING TO GIVE AWAY PAPA
Youthful Logician Met Appeal to His
Generosity With Crushing
Answer.

A mother was urging her little son
to be generous, specifically in the case
of a small comrade not well endowed
with worldly goods.
7 wish you'd give your little wagon
to MELVILLE she suggested. He has
SO few toys and you have so many"
Il don't want to. mama. like
my little wagon. Why doesn't his
papa buy toys for him?"
He has no papa. dear. That is
the reason why want you to be SO
particularly nice to him. 1t would be
no virtue in you to give him what
you don't want anyway We should
always be careful to share what we
really prize. Now, as l say, Melville
has no papa and"
We'll. why don't you give him pa
pa, them" was the youthful logician's
reply
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-06-19

tors If there was anything / could
take to help me and they said there
was nothing that they knew of. / am
thankful for such good medicine and
win always give it the highest praise. =
- Mrs. C. H. GRIFFITH, 1905 Madison
Ave-, Cleveland, Ohio.
Hanover, Pal suffered from fe-
male trouble and the pains were so bad
at times that could not sit down. The
doctor advised severe operation but
my husband got me Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and experienced
great relief in short time. Now feel
like new person and can do hard
days work and not mind it. What joy
and happiness it is to be well once more.
am always ready and willing to speak
good word for the Compound - Mrs.
ADA Wilt, 1856 Stock St., Hanover, Pa.
If there are any complications you
do not understand write to Lydia E.
Pinkham Medicine Co. (confldentiaT
Lynn, Mass. Your letter will be opened,
read and answered by woman and
held in strict confidence
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-06-19

the Marble Stairway, "Ah. here comes
the Countess zika now" And then
She would enter trippingly, wearing
5000 worth Of spangled Raiment,
whereupon the Vast Audience would
stand up and Cheer.
Whilst enjoying this Trance she
wore 9 Yellow Kimono and had her
Meals sent to the Room.
Father saw that he was Hooked, SO
he loaded her into Parlor Car and
took her up to School OF Dramatic
Art to have her searched for Talent.
The Head Crimp of this refined
Shake-Down watched her do the Scene
in which Ophelia goes Dotty and picks
the imaginary Hollyhocks, and when
It was all over and Shakespeare had
been reduced to Pulp, he slapped
old Ready Money on the Back and
told him his Daughter was Phenom.
With a couple of hundred Lessons
in Correct Breathing, and the Vocal
Chords loosened up with a Glove
Stretcher, and row of Scallops put on
the Technique, Mary Anderson would
be right back In our midst.
So Lila got ready to nh the Vacancy
caused by the Retirement of Ellen
Terry. while Papa went back to the
little Office in one corner of the Ware
House and began to sign Checks.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-06-19

Night Jumps in Day Coach and stop
at a Hotel which is operated as an
Auxiliary to a first-class Saloon. 1t
will be Hard Shedding for the first
Is or 20 years, but by the time you
are As you may reasonably count ON
getting 20 weeks out of every 81, run
ming around In front of Kineto-
scope"
Lila pulled into the Scene OF her
Early Triumphs with a mere sugges-
ton of No. 4 Grease Paint still lin
gering behind her Ears.
As the Train rolled through the
Yards, the Foreman OF the Section
Gang narrowly escaped being hit in
the Head with q tin Makeup Box
hurled from the rear Of the Observa
ton Car.
Next day she had strip OF Red
Carpet spread for the Haberdash0r
and was learning to Cook in Paper
Bags.
Whenever she hears Of Good Show
coming to Town, she invites all of her
Friends to come out to the Bungalow
and Play Rhum on the Mission Fur,
niture.
MORAL: The True Friend OF HUI
manity is one who goes to the Home
Talent Benefit for Something and
Kisses all Evening.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-06-19
Skinny.

A contributor to the American Mag
azjne tells the following story:
"A clerk in one of the great jewelry
stores on Fifth avenue in New York
City exhibited to rich and weary
customer lady's handbag. five inches
square. made of platinum and fairly
well covered on one side only with
diamonds. The price was $4,000. The
fact that one side only was covered
with diamonds troubled the customer.
Turning the handbag around and
around, and looking at it from all
sides over and over, he finally said,
Very pretty really. But don't like
one side without diamonds. Honestly
the thing looks skinny rather skim
Ply. At an additional expense of ST.
900 this difficulty was removed"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-06-19
CHANGE ALWAYS WINS
MONEY IN BETTING THE OTHER
FELLOW WILL GUESS WRONG.
Peculiar Psychological Fact, But It Has
Been Proved to BE Exact
Records Of Monte Carlo
Show Il to BE Right.

Toss q coin into the air 10000 times
and it viii very likely turn up heads
as often as tails. But let any man try
on each of the 10000 times to say
whether it will be heads or tails and
if he does not stick to calling the same
one he will miss 1t more than five
thousand times.
! have the authority of great psy-
chologist for this queer fact Leave a
thing wholly to chance, and If chances
are even the result will be even.
However, when the human mind
backs its wits against chance it will
in the long run lose.
1t was on this theory that people
will guess wrong oftener than they
will guess right that the Rufus Wall
ingford enterprises, which were closed
up in Philadelphia yesterday, could
thrive. Guessing on future events
where personal preference or preju-
dice enters makes the chance of losing
all the greater.
The most famous insurance concern
in the world is the Lloyds. A fairly
large part of its business has been to
bet that the other fellow will guess
wrong. That is why it has become SO
rich itself.
The bucket shop and its system Of
playing the stock market cannot win.
They win very often, but they lose
oftener. hence the empty pockets Of
those who try to wiring fortunes out
of guessing whether Union Pacific and
spring wheat will this afternoon go up
or down.
Monte Carlo records show that in a
year the red on any roulette wheel
wins virtually the same number Of
times as the black But the records
also show that any player who does
not cling steadily to one color, but
varies his guesses, will in the end
lose.
| do not include the percentages In
favor of the bank, but just the straight
red and black proposition. One color
has been known at this most fascinat-
ing spot on the Riviera to come up Sc
consecutive times.
Gamblers say that when tossing a
coin you should let the other fellow
call it. Your own chance of winning
is thereby made greater by the human
brains inability to cope against
chance.-Exchange.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-06-19
He Knew Shed Guess 1t.

For five years John Henry had been
keeping company with Hannah May,
but not once in all that time had he
whistled any tune that sounded like a
wedding march Naturally Hannah
May was beginning to feel trifle con-
cerned.
One evening, however, John Henry
came to the house looking as if he
might propose, and a great hope filed
the heart of the fairy one, Hope de-
veloped into certainty when the young
man drew small jewelers. box from
his vest pocket
Hannah, DEAR" began John Henry,
in gentle voice, Il have brought you
a little present but I'm afraid it won't
fit your finger. Will you try it on ?''a
.'Oh, joint" ecstatically cried the
dear one, "do you. really mean to say
that you have bought me-"
Yes was the hope killing rejein-
der of John as he handed, over the
box, "a thimble knew you would
guess it the. first time"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-06-19
THE NEW FABLE OF THE DIVINE
SPARK THAT HAD A SHORT
CIRCUIT.

One Evening at a converted Rink
known as the Grand Opera House. a
flock of intrepid Amateurs put on q
War Drama.
Lila, principal Child of the Egg and
Poultry King, played Daughter of
the Southland, and her Hair shaken
out and Lamp Black on her Eye-Wink-
ers, SO as to look like Maxine.
All of her Relations and the other
Members Of the 'ocahontas Bridge
Whist and Pleasure Club were In
Front, and they gave her Hand every
time she stepped out from behind a
Tree.
She scored what is known in the Ib-
sen Cult as Knockout.
At II P. M. she was up on a lone
some Eminence, right between Sara
Bernhard and Julia Marlowe, waiting
for Telegram from G. f. to come on
and tackle the Role that was too
Heavy for Maude Adams.
The proud Parents awoke next
Morning to discover that Lady Mac
beth was boarding with them.
When she moved from one Room to
another, the Portieres had to be spread
the entire length of the Pole, so as to
make Room for her Head
A local Haberdasher, who had been
plotting to surround her with a new
Bungalow and a lot of Mission Furni-
ture, went to call as per Usual and
found her away Up Stage, trying to
look like Margaret Angelin in the Big
Scene.
She was too busy to Hold Hands,
for she was mapping out Career
which terminated with an Electric
Sign on Broadway and the Street
TANNED with uptown Limousines.
So the Gents Furnisher moved
down the Street to Brick House, the
unmarried Inmates of which would
begin burning Greek Fire and send
ing up Balloons every time a Live One
Slammed the Front Gate.
Lila had the Bacillus Theatricus
gnawing away in every part of her
System.
She could see the magnificent Play
House crowded from Pit to Dome, just
as the Producing Manager sees it
every August when the Pipe is draw
ing freely.
She could hear the Leading Man In
the Dress Suit say, as he pointed up
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-06-19
uncorkinq a Bottle.

1t often happens that in attempting
to uncork a bottle the stopper is
forced into the bottle instead, and it
thus floats on the liquid. This would
perhaps not be a drawback were it
not that each time the bottle is to be
emptied the cork comes to the neck
and causes an obstruction, preventing
the flow of the liquid. This can be
avoided very readily, and all that is
needed is to bend piece of stiff iron
wire in long U-shape, properly fit-
ting it in the neck of the bottle SO
that the loop portion projects some
what below the neck. Upon overturn-
ing the bottle, the wire loop prevents
the cork from reaching the neck to OBJ
struct 1t.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-06-19
Chinese woman's Complexion.

A French expert has been giving
his attention to- what he calls 'the
exquisite complexion of the Chinese
women" This, he claims, is not due
to enameling, as is generally sup
posed, but to careful manipulation of
the face by most expert masseuses.
They begin by gentle pinching Of
the cheeks between the tips OF their
fingers, an operation that consumes a
period Of ten minutes. Then lotions
are applied by means Of absorbent cot.
ton; then comes an unguent, and there
follows kneading of the cheeks with
an extreme delicacy of touch, always
proceeding from the nose and commits
sures of the lips toward the ears
Harper's Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-06-19
EYE STRAIN
Relieved by Quitting Coffee.

Many cases of defective vision are
caused by the habitual use of coffee.
1t is said that in Arabia where coE-
fee is used in large quantities, many
lose their eyesight at about fifty. Tea
contains the same drug, caffeine, as
coffee.
A N. J. woman writes to the point
concerning eye trouble and coffee.
She says:
my son was for years troubled with
his eyes. He tried several kinds OF
glasses without relief. The optician
said there was defect in his eyes
which was hard to reach.
HE used to drink coffee, as we all
did, and finally quit it and began to
use Postum. That was three years
ago and he has not had to wear
glasses and has had no trouble with
his eyes since.
Il was always fond of tea and coffee
and finally became so nervous could
hardly sit still long enough to eat q
meal. My heart was in such con-
dition thought might die at any
time.
Medicine did not give me relief
and l was almost desperate. 1t was
about this time we decided to quit cof-
fee and use Postum, and have used il
ever since. / am in perfect health.
No trouble now with my heart and
never felt better in my life.
Postum has been great blessing
to US all. particularly to my son and
myself"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Greek, Mich. Read 1.-THE Road to Well
yille." in pkgs.
Postum now comes in two forms:
Regular Postum-must be wen
boiled 15c and Csc packages.
Instant Postum--is a soluble pow.
der. A teaspoonful dissolyes quickly
In a cup of hot water and, with cream
and sugar, makes delicious beverages
instantly. SOC and 500 tins.
The cost per cup Of both kinds 10
about the name
There's q Reason" for Postum.
sold by GrocerA
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-06-19
Hone SPRINGS EternaI.

A tourist once happened to meet the
usual oldest inhabitant" of a village.
In the course of conversation he asked
the ancient how old he was.
81 be Just a hundred" was the re-
ply.
well, doubt if you'll see another
hundred years." said the tourist. try
ing to make conversation.
Il don't know so much about that,
master" was the hopeful response. II
be stronger, now than when / started
IN my first hundred"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-06-19
HOW women
AVOID
OPERA TONS
By Taking Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound.
Cleveland, Ohio my left side
panied me SO for several years that ]

expected TO nave 70
undergo an opera
ton, but the first
bottle | took of
Lydia E. Pinkham's
We ge table Com
pound relieved me of
the pains in my side
and / continued its
use until / became
regular and free
from pains. / had
asked several doc
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-06-19
HEADACHE AND BILroUs ATTACKS

Caused by Malaria removed by the use
of Elixir BabeIk cure for such ailments.
Myself and whole household had suf-
fered very much for some time with
Malarial Fever, Elixir Babek' has
cured us perfectly. so that we enjoy at
present the best OF lth."-Jacob Eb
erly. Fairfax Court House. Va.
Elixir BabelK so cents. all druggists or
by Parcels Post prepaid from Kloczew-
ski 6 Co.. Washington. d. G.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-06-19
Fair Words or None

George" said the wife to her gem
orally unappreciative husband, how
do you like my new hat?"
We'll, my DEAR" said George. with
great candor, "to tell you the truth
stop right there, George! If you're
going to talk that way about it don't
want to know. Ladies' Home Jour.
nal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-06-19
The Domestic Mark.

"A man should be master in his own
house. Mr.. Dolan." said Mr.. Rafferty,.
HE should. But instead of being
master every now and then he finds
himself forced into the position of
umpire"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-06-19
aHAKE INro YouR sHoEs

Aliens Foot Base the Antiseptle powder for Tired
Tender, swollen, nervous feet. Gives rest and
comfort Makes dancing delight. Sold everywhere,
2sc Don't accept any eabstttute. For fRHn sam
Pile, address Allen s. olrsted, Le Roy. n. 7. Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-06-19

IF they played baseball in England,
instead of cricket, 1t would never do to
have a nobleman for an umpire"
why not?"
"He would be bound to give rank de-
cisions.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-06-19
As Iiat.orrI.v Il Mritten.

Is this the place where the remark
able case took place that was pub
lished lately Of the dog that commit
ted suicide by drowning for love Of its
lost master?"
This is the place, sir, and can
show you the very dog. Here, Tow
ser!''
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-06-19

A fat man reminds one OF bay
window; a fat woman of bale of hay.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-06-19
Sounds That Way.

Patience She has a pretty mouth.
Patricia mere incident
Eyes, but one which Is never
closed"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-06-19

Seeing is believing land IN case of
the modern skirt It is something
shocking.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-06-19

There is no limit to wishing, but
fellow has to hustle to land anything.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-06
GREATEST CHEF
IN WORLD DIES
IN LONDON
Late King Edwards Favorite Cook
Drew Higher Salary Than
Many Cabinet Members.

Special Cable TO The Atlanta Georgian
LONDON, April 6-Justc Alfonso
Menager. chef 10 the late King Ed
ward. Is dead at 60 years. Rheuma-
tism of the heart was the cause ~
death
Menager died in his home at Ac-
ton western suburb Of London,
having retired from his professional
career, although he served for brief
period with QUEEN Alexandra after
the death Of her husband. lie lived
the life OF gentleman Of ease
Many are the good stories told Of
the relations between the greatest
chef in he world and his royal mas
ter. 10 was said that the royal cook
entoYed a higher salary than many
Cabinet Ministers. for he was paid
$4,000 a year besides perquistes.
His unique skill as an organizer was
such that he only needed to drive
down In his neat brougham to the
rova kitchens and taste the dishes TO
know 10 a second whether his orders
had been carried out with the eXacU-
tude ne required.
Menager said once OF King Ed
ward lie is one Of the finest ~
gourmets He drinks moderately, ne
eats moderately both In private and
at public banquets. But his taste is
exquisite He likes his dishes well
cooked. well served and never asks
Tor second helping
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-06
THOUGHT TROUBLES
WOULD never END
When Almost Resigned to
Life of Misery, Good
Friends Advice Proves
Blessing.

Toyah, Texas-"For about eight
years says Mrs R. 4 Casey. Of this
place. Fl suffered with womanly
troubles
II had pains an over and was so
nervous at times ! could hardly stand
it TO live. had spells, when / would
be in bed several days at the time
81 had about given up, and thought
would always have TO suffer. AT
this lime a friend asked me to please
try Cardm, the womans tonic. and !
did have taken nine bottles. and fl
cured me. feel well and strong. aud
have not been sick at am for nearly a
year
"Cardm is certainly a boon TO suf-
fering women. ] do not think ! would
be alive without H. shall certainly
say good word for Cardui every
chance ! have. for wish every suf.
feriag woman could know about Car
dui and what it can do for her"
In the light Of this experience, you
may we'll decide that, no matter from
what form Of womanly trouble you
may be suffering-and all women
suffer at times-it will benefit you TO
take Cardui the woman's tonic
II has been found TO gently
strengthen, regulate and build, and
thus iu natural manner restore
weak women 10 health
Try Cardui 1t viii surely help you
y Write to: Ladies Advisory
bep'- Chattanooga Medicine Co. Chat
iaiteDea, Tenn. for Special Instructions
sh4 ba page book. Home Treatment
Women" sent in plain wrapper on
4t-t. AIN ERTlSEMENT.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-06
Leading Evangelist
Coming for Revival

Among the prominent ministers
who viii take part in the old -fasn-
Toned revival to be held April Il to 26
ct st Pauls Methodist Church will
he Dr Charles H. Goodell Of N@w
York. and Bishop John g. Kilgo. &c
Durham. n c. DR. Goodell. accord
ing to The Rev. b. r. Fraser, pastor of
ST PRul's is the greatest evangelist
in the world
Few men have succeeded in public
life as has Or. Goodell.' said Mr..
Fraser. His success in building up
his churches has been wonderful on
one occasion he received into Calvary
Church, New York, 364 persons the
largest number ever received at one
time into a Protestant church At
lanta is to be congratulated upon his
visit"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-06
plSTRIcr NO. a

Includes all territory in the state OF
Georgia not Included In Districts Nos
! and 3, and lying north OF the Cen
trail Of Georgia Railroad running be
tween Macon and Columbus and north
~ the Central Of Georgia Railroad run
ming between Macon and Savannah and
including all towns and cities on these
lines
District prizes 10 be awarded in this
district are one $3.50 Piano. ona 800
Diamond Ring, one $50 Chest of silver
one $50 Business Scholarship, one $40
sold Watch one S25 Bicycle. one $40
solid Leather Suit Case and FIVE Dis-
mond Point Fountain Pens
Votes
Thomas Affair 2s7 Barber St.
Athens. CA. ................ 1926
r.. q. Adams Compton Ca .. 1855
PrM i l. Alman Toccoa, Ga. .l35,S40
II. u. Austin, Lithonla, Ca. 3d.. 49, $50
Mrs a. 6 Blalock Rome. Ga 800 ,36o
Mrs j. NJ, Burns ScsrbOro. Ga. l4S,64n
j.. T.. Bowen. Triton. Ga......... 23,S40
g. f. ClaNtou Observation-Disclosures. 00a
Miss Ethel Cohb Elliiay. Ga 5000
Miss Julia CorleSS LaGrange, Ga. 81. So
:. g. eagle, BAH Ground Ga .... 20.e15
W 3 Couch, Douglasvllle. Ca. l33s00
Claybcru Cash. clayton. Ca. 100, $50
Mrs $ y. Clary. Cedartowu. Ga 1873, $50
Frank Dabney, smyrna, Ga .. 1855 900
Ground. Ga'...-......'D.....l'.' iS7.5Oo
Mrs. T. ". Evans, SLOAN Ga. l35, 200
True l.. Freeman. lngleside, Ga. $50
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-06
DIST RIOT NO. 8.

Embraces all territory in the city Of
Atlanta lying to tho west Of the west
side Of Whitehall street and Central or
Georgia Railroad To Dill avenue to the
west side Of Marietta including oakland
city. Fort Mcpherson. East Point Col
lege Park Imam Yards, and all stations
ou the River car line
District prizes 10 be awarded in this
district are one $3.50 Piano. one 500
Diamond Ring, one $50 Chest OF Silver
one S55 Business Scholarship one $40
Cold watch, one SIS Bicycle. one SIC
solid Leather suit Case and FIVE So
Diamond Point Fountain Pens.