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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-02
Witty Retort.

Il tell you, Pat. my boy" the big
man of the town confided. laying a
patronizing hand on the young Irish
mans shoulder. 81 wish l had your
tongue"
"Sure, sor," grinned Pit, "but it
would do yez no good without me
brains. Woman's Home Companion.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-02
Good Family.

my daughter appears to have mar
ried very happily" remarked a lady.
"Her husband has not wealth, it must
be admitted, but he has family"
"Yes. heard he was a widower
with six children!' a neighbor shifted
acridly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-02
The Improbable Ace

Knicker = How old is your boy?
Bocker-Too old to ride free in street
cars and not cid enough to get Joy
rides in automobiles.-New York Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-02
Too Realistic.

"Why did you cut that lullaby out
Of the opera?'
"Oh, it put all the tired business men
in the audience to Sleep" = Kansas
City Journal.
Evening journal., 1914-05-02
SAFETY HINTS from A PRACTICAL SOURCE

VA7 ILMINGTON is a manufacturing city. In fact, 1t
w is asserted that there is here a greater diver
sty Of manufactures than there IS in any community
Of its size in the United States Thousands of
men and work in shops and mills. The well
fare Of community is tied up in their welfare.
Their earning capacity is the life blood Of local trade.
Every time working a working woman is in
iured and his her earning power impaired de-
stroyed the i'll effect is shared to degree by the
tire community. Therefore, the safety-frst movement
has an exceedingly important bearing upon city
and It's people.
In the accident prevention and industrial nsur-
section of American Industries, mannfactuers'
magazine we find fifty safety-hrst hints prepared by
A. Brain superintendent Of the Burrou ghs Adding Ma
chine Companys factory They well worth careful
perusal by every man and woman in Wilmington who
is engaged in industrial pursuit Some are appli-
cable to both men and women. others applica-
bic to men. They follows:
l. Treat your shopmates with courtesy and work in
harmony with them.
2. Acquire habits OF caution for your own protec-
tion and for that of your shopmates
3. Use general tools with and return them in
as good condition as when taken.
4. Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing and jewelry
tools
s. Before throwing in power always look the ma
chine carefully and be certain every part is in
working order.
8. Adjustments and oiling should be avoided when
machine is running
z. Whenever possible. start a machine by hand to
be sure all moving parts are free
s. When I'm doubt concerning your work or the
operation Of any machine. ask your foreman.
3. When operating machine give the work your
undivided attention. It may spelling job II not
more serious damage.
TO- When taking charge of any equipment examine
it carefully and report breaks defects otherwise
you will be held responsible.
H. Never fool with a machine and avoid scufHing
with shopmates during working hours.
12 Do not leave material, tools work lying on
the floor where anyone might stumble. them. nor
on overhead trestles or platforms where they might
fall or be Jared OFF,
1S. It is extremely dangerous to set cutting tools
I'm a moving machine.
respectable distance from all moving parts, especially
gears and cutters.
Is. When through work clean the bench, wise or
machine with brush and waste, and that all small
tools returned and checked.
l6. Before throwing in automatic feed, be sure
the stops set that damage will be either
to the work machine by its use.
II. Form the habit of standing I'm line with
swiftly revolving parts such wheels, pulleys
etc
1S. Practice economy in Of oil, waste, emery,
files aud other supplies, careless Of these
things enormous loss in many shops.
10. When working around q dangerou machine be
good footing Is provided and remove guards
safety devices unless absolutely necessary in order
to do the work.
Evening journal., 1914-05-02
. rRIRurr ro RAEws MEMoRY.

THAT glowing tribute which the directors OF
the Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company
adopted in honor OF the memory of George f. Baer,
president that company and father Of Mrs.
William Grscom Coke. Of this city. One paragraph Of
the tribute is especially worthy Of public attention
showing how highly Mr.. Baer regarded by his
business associates. It is as follows
IL can be readily understood therefore now. consd-
cred merely from the viewpoint OF business interests
the death of Mr.. Baer his associates ire
parable loss. No captain Of ship no commander OF
an army could be more indispensable But at this time
his colleagues must think more OF their personal be-
reavement than OF their official loss.
Mr.. Baer's was a truly remarkable He
born in Somerset county, Pa. September &C.
1912, and was a son of Solomon and Anna Maria Baer.
When he ls years old he entered the Office of the
Somerset Democrat a printers apprentice and work.
ed at this trade two years His educational took
him through Somerset Institute and Academy and
Franklin and Marshall College. In 1861 he and his
brother became the owners Of the Democrat His
newspaper work was interrupted by the Civil War in
which he served with distinction. Meantime he had
been reading law. He admitted the bar in 1864
and removed TO Reading in 1868
His career railroad man really began in 1870,
when he became counsel the Philadelphia Read
ing Railway Company and subsequently OF its di-
rectors Because he could agree with President
McLeods policy, he resigned and for years conf
dental legal advisor 10 }. Pierpont Morgan matters
appertaining to Pennsylvania. In the reorganization
Of the Reading he played conspicuous part. In 1901
he was elected president Of the Reading railway, the
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company and
the Central Railroad OF New Jersey. One of the i'm
porant events in his career was his conduct Of the
operators side of the fight In the great strike
1902 His capacity for big work was remarkable and
his ability a lawyer, railroad and an executive
head and advisor OF large industrial corporations
recognized both in America and abroad
Evening journal., 1914-05-02

20. Never leave oily waste or rags where they
might ignite or cause fire.
21 Grind off overlapping edges OF chises, drills,
punches, set hammers etc.
22 Never pound or hammer a file
% Form careful habits and cultivate thoughtful
and deliberate frame of mind when about year work
"A. An orderly exit Of employees at noon and end
of the day is important especially when it is
25. The wearing Of long coats by workmen will be
discouraged. Aprons not ragged and fastened with
strings that will not break easily under strain bet
ter.
2e. Never attempt to stop machine by grabbing
the belt.
27. When replacing a belt stop machine dead or
reduce speed less than one-half
2S. In replacing belts adjust them the driven
puy first
29. When handling a belt between two overhead
pueys, never place the ladder between the shafts
rest Il against a revolving shaft.
30. Do not be ashamed to shift belts with stick
instead Of the hand and for overhead work, always
use stick reaching nearly to the floor
81. II you will shift belt by hand, use the palm
with thumb and fingers extended and look out for
metal splicings.
49, DO not remove or tighten oiler nut by the power
Of the machine without oler being touched at outer
end.
SO. Do not wipe chips from revolving cutter with
the fingers on steel scale Use brush on the off side
only and With care.
"a. Never reach across the revolving o1er to regu-
s5 Be sure stops are set and that everything will
run clear during the entire cut before throwing in
SO. Never leave machine with the automatic feed
on.
81. Shut off power before throwing in back gears.
3S. IL is dangerous to finger rings while at
work. especially those engaged in handling boxes work
ing drill presses and milling machines.
80. Do not step off the elevator while it is
in motion.
40. Don't obstruct fire doors
Al. Don't pour gasoline into the cuspid0rs.
AZ. Don't put rags, waste, paper or wood on the
heating system.
AZ. Be careful about lighted and unlighted matches
A. Hang up oil soaked clothes that air will gt
to them
45- Don't clean machinery with gasoline.
46. Don't play with fire fighting apparatus.
AZ. Put all oil soaked rags in waste can. That's
the right place for them.
As. Have at least the courtesy not to smoke during
gymnastic exhibitions in the gym. It's bad practice
40. Do not attach fans to the spindles of drill
presses, milling machines or other tools.
so. An efficient workman thinks before he acts.
Are you efficient?
If the publication Of these safetyrst hints the
pen of an experienced and practical result in
the saving of human life in the saving of one
person from being manned in our shops and mills we
shall feel we'll repaid for the space we have given
to them. They represent the views Of an imprac
tcal sentimentast but Of a practical man who has
lived much Of his life among machinery and who also
has a full realization Of dangers attending indus
trial pursuits The hints he ha given are worthy OF
being posted in every Industrial plant and near our
city
Evening journal., 1914-05-02
Editorial Opinion
UPHOLD COUNCIL.
fhn NeMnrk pnst.

From the Newark Post.
The problem of recaulking the water
mains and rebuilding Main street, now
before Council, are serious ones. In
fact. no question has come before
Council in recent years that so merits
the serious and business-like attention,
as the projected improvements now be-
fore Council. The breaking of the
water main has been an annoying and
expensive proposition for several years.
While the trouble and expense OF max
ing a permanent repair is a burden, il
is, without doubt, the economic thing
to do. Reports this morning of misfor-
tunes TO the work already completed,
while annoying, should incite all of ms
TO give the Council loyal support They
arc making a sincere attempt TO i'm
prove the Main street so as TO make
Il in keeping with the rest of the town
In this they have the support of every
progressive citizen. But to make this
improvement, it is only good business
sense TO recaulk the main.
The provoking annoyances attending
these Improvements should be borne
gracefully.
What we want TO urge is that we ap-
preciate the task and responsibility
that Council has taken upon them
selves-and lend what encouragement
we may.
Evening journal., 1914-05-02
APPROACHING THE IsSuF.

UBLIc sentiment in Delaware and in the upper part
OF the Eastern Shore Of Maryland is overwhelm-
ngly in favor OF the acquisition by the Federal Gov
ernment Of the Chesapeake and Delaware canal its
terial enlargement and its conversion into free
terway connecting the Delaware and the Chesapeake
bays. Because OF the important part the canal plays
IN the great inland waterway project between New
England and the South. the interest in the acquisition
extends also along practically the entire Atlantic
board
The plan now Is to have Congress appropriate So
100000 70 be used in acquiring the canal, by direct
purchase # possible; by condemnation, if necessary.
The bin making that appropriation already is assured
OF strong support.
Since the tri-State meeting at Lorewood on the
canal, several months ago. there has been steady
growth OF sentiment in favor of the purchase and the
project has made much headway IN Washington great
y TO the qualification OF members OF the Atlantic
Deeper Waterways Association others actively in
lerested. The indications now that in short
time the matter win come to an issue in the national
capitol
Evening journal., 1914-05-02
CITY TO UNDERGO
annual SECURING
Cooperation Of allReSidentS
is Asked to Make to City
Sanitary
POLICE AND BOY
SCOUTS WILL AID

Wilmington will get its official
securing, beginning Monday and con-
tinuing until May 9, to improve the
general appearance of the city and
create better sanitary conditions. Res
idents of all parts of the city will
assist.
Mayor Harrison W. Howell, ]. Aus
tin Ellison, secretary Of the Board Of
Health, the sanitary officers, the
street-cleaning department, the police
and every one else in town who has
any pride I'm seeing the city spic-
and-span will make every effort to
clear up all the junk and refuse from
cellars and back yards and to get rid
of everything that would be fertile
breeding ground for the pesky fly.
Policemen will keep their eyes open
for dirt of every description and will
report all places that need any extra
attention The various Boy Scouts
organizations will prove their use
fulness by exploring every nook and
corner and securing all out-of-the-
way places for unsuspected accumu-
lations Of junk.
Everyone must help" said Mr..
Ellison. "If things are not done right
by those who are TO collect the re-
fuse, report should be made TO the
Bureau of Health. which is prepared
to oversee collections and manage the
cleanup week.
'The motive in having a general
cleanup week is not only to beautify
the city and get rid of unsightly
waste, but to create better sanitary
conditions and have the town I'm good
shape to Withstand the contagious
that are likely to come in the heat OF
summer. Piles of garbage and de-
caying matter are good breeding
places for flies, and IL is the fly that
is the greatest foe of every bureau OF
health. Kill the hy now by eradicat-
ing his breeding place. is the slogan.
Evening journal., 1914-05-02
nm NAN sr. PAnI,s-

MT ITH imposing ceremony St. Paul's Roman Cath
w Ollie Church at Fourth and Jackson streets viii
be rededIcated tomorrow. A distinguishing feature
OF the church function viii b. the presence and par
ticpation Of Cardinal Gibbons. of Baltimore.
The st. Paul's Church. a handsome structure
stands a monument to the zeal and energy Of its
popular pastor, the Rev. T. f. Waldron and to the
earnest suppor that has been given TO him by the
members Of his large and influential parish. II
of the largest and impressive church edifces in
our city and those who have been instrumental in
bringing It into being have Just occasion for feeling
proud Of their achievement
Evening journal., 1914-05-02

The constitution Of China confers such far
reaching powers upon the President and restricts
drascally the functions Of the Legislature that the
Chinese Republic will be little short OF an autocracy
under IT, For instance according to cable advces. the
President is empowered to convoke. open, suspend
close and dissolve the Legislature submit to Il the
budget as well other bills and refer back to the
Legislature for reconsideration bills already passed by
It, If such measures repassed by three-fourths
majority the President may with the of the ad
minstrative council still withhold their promulgation
The President has sole power to appoint and dismiss
civil and military officials declare war and conclude
peace, and he will be in complete control of the army
and well Of all the expenditures Of these
branches
Evening journal., 1914-05-02
ALLECE This PAIR
FIGURED IN HOLD UP

Accused of numerous robberies in
Philadelphia and said TO have engaged
in hold-up I'm this city, John Carson
of Alden street and Horace Esham OF
Woodlawn avenue near Forty-eighth
street, Philadelphia, have been held
without bail by the authorities OF that
city pending an investigation. The
pair were arrested in the house of Noah
Saunders, colorcd. with Josephine
Hayes a white girl under is years OF
age. All were drinking beer when the
police walked in ON them Saunders is
being held as "fencer for the alleged
thieves. The girl was runaway whose
parents live in Philadelphia. She was
committed 20 the House of Refuge.
Herbert Neardsley, aged Is years OF
Olncy. told the police of the robberies
alleged 10 have been committed by Car
son and Esham. He said the two Young
men told him OF several robberios com.
Evening journal., 1914-05-02
SATURDAY MAY 2. 1914.
VACCINATION AND TYPHOm IMMUNITY.

Tar ILMINCTON has been fratifyingly free from OUT
W breaks OF typhoid fever. Many causes, some
natural and others artificial contributed that
fortunate condition There IS positive assurance
however. that shall continue forever to enjoy Inn
munity from epdemics that dreaded disease It is
always wen for community to take every reasonable
precauton, against dangers which may seem
remote Such a policy has played important part
IN the development and protection Of civilized COM
munities Il has done much in own city.
There are few diseases which are guarded against
more carefully than is typhoid Our water, milk, oys
ters clans and may other things which enter into
daily consumption and capable Of carrying the
germs Of the disease into the human system watch
ed over. When Of typhoid develops immediate
steps taken to trace Il to It's and, while
treating the patient wipe out the Of the infec
ton
With all that. however a community is abso-
utely safe There agencies for the spreading OF
the disease that beyond knowledge until they have
done much deadly work Take, for instance, the case
Of Typhoid Mary OF New York, q typhoid carrier
who introduced in perfect innocence the disease into
home after home In which She employed ser-
want AZ result OF her presence in households many
persons stricken and some died. How many
will be known. Finally she discosered by the New
York Board Of Health and placed where she longer
could be even wholly innocent and unconscious car
rler OF the disease. There is telling how many
more Typhoid Marys' there I'm American commu-
mites or into what homes and business places they
may carry the disease.
II Is contended that infection from those aud other
-oGrces which not within the scope of the usual
precautionary work should be guarded against by
anti-vphod vaccination. That is urged by the
Health Commissioner of the city of New York. who
Insists that an in that metropolis should make
themselves immune by submitting to such vaccina-
hon.
It is asserted that the efficacy OF such raccinatlon
has been -monstrated clearly especially in the United
States army, and that improved methods for the intro
3uction Of the vaccine into the human system have
removed all danger Would Il be well for our
health officials TO take up this important matter and
see what be accomplished for the protection Of
community by following the lead of the New York
health officials?
Evening journal., 1914-05-02
Just a Moment

DAILY STRENGTH AND CHEER.
Compiled BY John G. Quinius, The
Sunshine Man.
We are rapidly drifting into the de-
ficiency Of faith and soul. so evident
in the earlier part Of the reign Of
Queen Anne. and which reached its
misty noon under George la
dewless night succeeded by sunless
dawn wv. A. Perrins.
AS flowers carry dewdrops, trem-
bling on the edge of the petals, and
ready to fail at the first watt of wind,
or brush of bird, so the heart should
carry its beaded words of thanksgiv-
ing. and, at the first breath of heav-
emily favor. let down the shower per-
fumed with the hearts gratitude
Henry Ward Beecher.
A Christian life is full of myster-
ies; poor, and yet rich; base, and yet
exalted shut out of the world. and
vet admitted into the company OF
saints and angels; counted TO be
nothing in the world, yet Gods jew
els.--T. Manton.
Since | could not alter what was
without me. | resolved to try to al
ter what was within me.-F1chte.
Read and confess the Hand Divine
That drew thy likeness here, so true
in every line.
Tho vexinr thoughts may seem to
last.
Let not thy soul be quite o'ereast;
Soon will He show thee all his
wounds, and say,
Long have I known thy name; know
thou My face always"
The promise. "Lo, 1 am with you
. always" reminds us Of Henry III, Of
/ Navarro. whose white plume was the
! inspiration of his followers in the
thickest of the fight-Pierson.
There Is false view which can
/ be taken even of the Divine promises.
We may so regard them that we take
prophecy as a sedative and narcotic,
rather than as a tonic and a stimu-
lant-A. T. Pierson.
God loves a cheerful doer Of His
will.-Same Author.
Il does not matter so very much,
after all. whether you make fortune
OF not; but il does matter very much
whether or not you keep sweet, have
a clean record, and live a balanced
life.
Some of the greatest men in all
history were total failures as money
makers. but they were notably sue
cesses in nobility and balances OF
character, cleanliness of life, mental
poise, stability Of purpose, and sweet
ness Of disposition.
Evening journal., 1914-05-02
rnR0Ms rIGHr no FLnnR.

VAT lIH an amendement and without recommenda-
w ton the House bill to repeal the toll exemption
for American coastwse ships using the Panama canal
has been reported to the Senate by the Committee on
lnteroceanic Canals. That action throws the fight
repeal 70 the floor Of the Senate.
The amendment. proposed by Senator simmons a
supporter Of President Wilson's repeal policy declares
that by the repeal the United States valves none OF its
rights OF sovereignty over the canal It is the
amendment viii not satisfy many Of the Senators who
heretofore have stood in opposition to the repeal pro-
gramme.
Evening journal., 1914-05-02
THE FAT MAN.


/ tell you,
When a feller's fat
His friends all nave
A notion that
They've got 4 call TO .criticise.
They say, "Nou ohump
You are too plump.
Get out, get out and
Exercise"
They tell him that he eats
Too much;
That soon he'll touch
The danger line.
And they opine
His health is punk,
They shoot the bunk
From morn till night,
All right.
Beats all how wise
These skinny guys
Kin some times be.
Tain't hard TO see
It's jealousy
That makes 'em talk that way,
For us fat folks
We hear 'em every day.
We may be fatter, but,
BY gosh,
We're cheerfuler
Than they.
Chicago Evening Post.