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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
VENoMOUS WEAPONS.
RIowguns of the Mangeromas and
Their Poisoned Arrows.

BIowguns of the Mangeromas and
Their Poisoned Arrows.
The mysterious poison with which
some Of the South American tribes
smear the points of their arrows is q
thick sirup made by boiling together
parts of the Strychnos toxifera vine
and other plants and number Of the
deadly venomous black ants Of the
Amazon region.
Instead of a bow the Mangeromas
use blowgun. very ingenious weap-
on. 1t Is made from a. tall, hollow
reed that grows near the river banks,
and at one end it has a mouthpiece
made from the followed half Of
the fruit of the Aracara' palm. When
the hunter sees monkey or bird in
the top of a tree, often 100 feet above
him. he puts poisoned arrow in the
tube and raises the mouthpiece to his
lips. With his left hand he finds the
necessary elevation. fills his lungs
with air and blows into the tube with
no apparent exertion. The arrow flies
out swiftly and silently. Almost as
soon as the animal is struck it drops
to the ground paralyzed.
The flesh of the game is not injured
by the poison. Like the venom of
snakes. it is dangerous when introduce
ed into the vascular system. but harm
less when taken into the stomach.
The action of the drug on hirda cI11-
inmates in from three to four minutes;
a monkey died in five minutes and a
three toed sloth expired in seven min
utes. A human being cannot survive
more than fifteen minutes. The slight
est scratch means Inevitable death.
Even the Indians know no antidote.-
st. Paul Pioneer-Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
what Would You Dor

There are many times when one man
questions another's actions and motives.
Men act differently under different cir
cumstances The question is. what would
you do right now if you had severe
cold2 Could you do better than to take
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy 1t is
highly recommended by people who have
used it for years aud know its value.
Mrs. o. E. Sargent. Peru. lad, says
sChamberlain's Cough Remedy is worth
its weight in gold and take pleasure in
recommending it," For sale by Eli T.
Reynolds. Druggist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
MISSED The TRAIN.
It Was Not the Agents Fault, Either,
Only His Misfortune.


It Was Not the Agents Fault, Either,
Only His Misfortune.
The real estate man from the city
was eager to close the deal for Uncle
Billy Weatherman's forty acres, which
would front on a beautiful lake after
the big White river dam in the Mis-
souri, Ozarks was built.
The papers lay on the table awaiting
Uncle Billy's signature. The real es-
tate man was impatient. He was In
a hurry to get back to HOLSTER, the
nearest railway station, so as to catch
the only train that would get him back
to Kansas City the next morning.
Nov, If you'll sign right there-o
the dotted line" he said, handing a
fountain pen to Uncle Billy.
Uncle Billy took out his spectacles
and read the papers carefully.
81 reckon I'D better not be In too big
a hurry about this hyar," he temporiz-
ed, with the shrewdness of the Ozark
mountaineer. Il don't read as peart
as used to. b'lieve I'll have my
sons read them papers, mister"
1T would be a great favor to me.
Uncle Billy" remarked the Kansas
City man, looking at his watch, ''if
you could manage to see them in time
to finish up this transaction by noon.
You see, I've got to get away today.
How many sons have you, anyway"
Uncle Billy scratched his head q
minute and said, Eighteen. "-Y Youths
Companion.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23

The need of more and better rural
schools in Maryland is made manifest by
conditions revealed in recent census
report showing the per centage of litter
ates among the native white farming
class of this State. The figures show
that the per centage of illiteracy in the
rural districts of Maryland is AZ and less
than one per cent in the cities and vii
lagos of the State. Maryland has 70, 1877
illiterates, and 48,o3I of them live on the
farms. There are 25,8oo boys aud men,
and 22,151 girls and women on the farms
of this State who can neither read nor
write.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
Enqland's Oldest rheater.

The village theater at Little Easton
may be the oldest theater in use In
England. but it is not the Oldest in ex-
istence. Visitors in Dorchester can
find there wonderfully preserved Ro-
man theater. designed. it has been es-
timated. to seat about 1900 people
and artfully arranged to have the sun
behind the majority of them for the
greater part of the day. And this
theater has been used in comparatively
modern times. for in 17O5 10000 peo-
pie alleged to be civilized gathered
there to witness the burning Of wo-
man who had poisoned her husband.
London Spectator.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
Hopeless Lung Trouble Cured.

Many recoveries from Lung
Troubles are due to DIR. Bells
Pine Tar Honey. 1t strengthens
the Lungs, checks the Cough and
gives relief at once.-Mr. W. S.
Wilkins, Gates, N. Q. writes: II
used DR.. Bells Pine-Tar Honey in
a case given up as hopeless AMI it
effected complete cure. " Get a
bottle of DIR. Bells Pine Tar Honey
If your cough is dry and hacking
let it trickle down the throat, you
will surely get relief. Only 25c.
at your Druggist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
DIAGNOSING DISEASE.
A Plea For Annual Medical Examine
tions For Every One, :.

A Plea For Annual Medical Examina-
tions For Every One.
We have heard too much about the
rights of the Individual; let us know
more about, his duties. Too much stress
has been laid on the sacredness Of pri-
vate property and too little on the duty
of all to contribute to the welfare Of
the whole. Preventive medicine has
demonstrated in a practical way the
force Of the Biblical statements that no
man liveth to himself alone and that
every man is his brothers keeper.
If preventive medicine is to bestow
on man its richest service the time
must come when every citizen viii sub
NIT himself to thorough medical ex-
animation once year or oftener. The
benefits which would result from such
a service are so evident to medical men
that detail is not desirable. When rec
ognized in their early stages most Of
the diseases which now prevail are
amenable to treatment.
The early recognition Of tuberculo-
sis. cancer and heart disease, with the
elimination of the more acute infec-
tious diseases, would add something
like fifteen years to the average life,
besides saving much In invalidisrn and
suffering. The ultimate goal Of sci
ence is the domination of the forces Of
nature and their utilization in promot-
ing the welfare Of mankind. Science
must discover the facts and medicine
must make the application for either
cure or prevention.-V Victor @. Vaughan,
M. D., In Journal Of American Medical
Association.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
Two at One Trick.

'Let me pillow this field"
Thanks"
''I'm canvassing this district for con-
gress,'' said the willing worker after
finishing the field. DO YOU own this
fine farm?"
"Oh, no." replied the other man; I'm
the candidate on the other ticket! The
farmer has gone to town, but assur-
ed him the field would be plowed by
the time he got back. philadelphia
Ledger.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
Looking Ahead.

II have just telephoned to- our new
neighbors to ask them if there is any
thing we can lend them" said Mrs.
Scrimpins.
aren't you getting wonderfully
generous?" asked her husband.
ooh, it's just as well to be neighbor-
~. Most of our stuff is pretty well
worn. and as they moved in l saw a
lot of things that will be worth hav-
ing when it comes eur turn to Dor.
row."-Washington Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23

"Lambaste" is a sinewy, heroic word
We prefer it to its variant "lambust"
And it is word Of respectable age.
Stand of awhile and see how I'll lam
baste him. was written in 1857. 1t
comes from the word ''lam." to beat
soundly, and ''baste." which means the
same thing. The tautology is here only
intensive. But the word should al
ways be spelled with final elem
don Standard.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
ConsoIina.

Noticing that his lady cashier was
weeping copiously and sucking her
finger, the proprietor asked her what
was the matter.
Sobbingly she told him she had
p-pinched her f-f-finger in the cash
register.
"Never mind. little girl" he said.
"A great many more cashiers got
pinched before there were any cash
registers. Indianapolis Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
Keep Your Stomach and Liver
Healthy.

A vigorous Stomach, perfect
working Liver and regular acting
Bowels is guaranteed if you will
use DIR. Kings New Life Pills.
They insure good Digestion, cor
rect Constipation and have an ex-
cellent tonic effect on the whole
system-Purify your blood and rid
you of all body pOisons through
the Bowels. Only 25c. at your
Druggist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
heIps Some.

What do you consider the most i'm
portant qualification for beginner in
hteratureY'
"a small appetite" = Boston Tran
script
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
Toned up whole Svstem.

"Chamberlain's Tablets have done
more for me than I ever dared hope for, .
writes Mrs Esther Mae Baker, Spencer
port. N. Y. Il used several bottles OF
these tablets a few mouths ago. They
not only cured me of bilious attacks, sick
headaches and that tired ont feeling, but
toned up my whole system" For sole
BY Eli T. Reynolds, Druggist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
The Worm Turned.

SIS any one waiting on your" finally
asked the naughty saleslady, conde-
scending at last to notice the shopping
person.
"I'm afraid not" replied the latter.
''My husband was-I left him outside
but I'm afraid he's become disguised
and gone home. Toledo Blade.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
The Silent chill.

He-There's no use introducing me
to any one. can't dance.
She What nonsense! saw you
dancing with Miss James the night be-
fore last.
Eyes, but she hasn't spoken to me
since."-Life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
Stream Speed.

A stream runs most rapidly one
fifth of the depth below the surface,
and its average speed is that Of the
current two-fifths of its depth above
the bottom.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23

Food of the Ruby Crowned kingIet.
The ruby crowned kingiet is very.
small and seemingly insignificant, but
this bird attacks and helps to hold in
check such insidious foes Of horticul-
ture as treehoppers. leafhoppers and
jumping plant lice and feeds consid-
erably on the seeds of poison ivy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23

Shell suppose 1t would break your
heart If were to say that can only
be a sister to you. He-Not at all. I'm
used to having girls say that-Ex-
change.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
Here is an amusing instance Of his

Here is an amusing instance Of his
trionic conceit. An interviewer. hav-
ing obtained access to the presence OF
a famous actor. asked the great man
If he would be kind enough to describe
some of his early failures.
Sir" snapped the tragrdian. II new
er had any! James-the door,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
Woman. Lovely Woman.

Every time a new young man calls
the girl who wouldn't know waffle
griddle from nutmeg CRATER gets ter
ribly domestic in the trend of her con-
observation-disclosures Times Union.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
His shara.

Master (suspiciously) : Who wrote
your composition. Johnny? Johnny
My father Master-What. all OF It'll
Johnny-No. sir. helped him. Cur
rent Opinion. =
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
LONG Wait.

Callow Youth-Barbah, how long will
/ have to wait for a shave? Barber
iglancing at him)-Oh, about two years.
Boston Transcript.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
Corrected Him.

"Come back for something you've
forgotten. as usual?" said the husband.
NO." replied his wife sweetly, "Tve
some back for something remem
bered."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23

When a man went to Jail the other day
IN Kansas town, the jailer remarked,
This is the second man to go into this
lail IN 20 years." Kansas has ha Prohi
bition 30 years.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23
Where II Punched.

Don't 1t aggravate you that ask
you for twenty-five louis?"
mo. that does not aggravate me; it
Il the giving of 1t to you" = Paris
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-23

What helps luck is a habit of watch
ing for opportunities Cherbuliez
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-20
YACHTS WIRELESS
PLANT DISMANTLED
MUCH CURIOSITY is CAUSED BY
GOVERNMENTS ACTION IN
NEW YORK


Washington, Nov. 2O.-The only ex-
PLANTATION received here of the dis
mantling of the wireless outfit on the
steam yacht winchester in New York
harbor by officers and men Of the
revenue cutter Seneca came today
from Captain Wild, division command
er at New York He reported that a
request was made by the customs col
lector to seal up the Winchester wire
less because of reports that she was
about to Increase her wave strength
beyond the limits allowed to merch
ant ships.
| Captain Wild informed officials
here that the wireless outfit had not
been destroyed, although officers O
the department of commerce, who ac
companied the detachment from tht
Seneca to the yacht, disconnected th'
outfit.
The Winchester has not been grant
ed clearance, and a full explanation
Of the incident is expected here.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-20

o. countries suffering from the raw
ages Of war has aroused much inter
est here. The United States navy8col
ller Jason, which is bringing the gifts
is expected at Falmouth in a few
days.
The Belgian minister has requested
the American relief commission to
take charge of the presents destined
for Belgium. He suggests that they
be transshipped from the Jason to
Rotterdam, where the machinery Of
the commission might be utilized for
their distribution. The commission
is renewing its endeavors tos persuade
the British government to raise the
embargo on the expectation Of food,
as it is feared the cargo coming from
America will not arrive in time to
prevent actual starvation in the re-
mote parts Of Belgium.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-20
TELEPHONES
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1914
THE WAR TAX

For the information Of those who
vlllybe obliged to help pay for the bic
aoise in Europe by submitting to the
United States war revenue tax, which
becomes effective December /, The
optic publishes the following list Of
eligibles";
Bankers, brokers, pawnbrokerss,
customhouse brokers, commercial
brokers, proprietors Of theaters, mu-
seums or concert halls, proprietors of
alleys or billiard rooms, com
mission merchants, dealers in tobacco.
Unless applications for special tax
stamps are made to the collector of
internal revenue at Phoenix, Arizona.
on or before December /, 1914, a 50
per cent penalty will attach.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-20
70 VOIE in States
ELECTION is
SMALLER
THOUSAND LESS BAL
tors CAST THAN IN VoT-
tatloq ING IN 1912

santa Fe, Nov. 2O.-The three miss
ing returns from San Juan county ar
rived too late for yesterdays sessions
Of the canvassing board The ballot
boxes from the missing precincts in
Sierra county will arrive tonight and
BIT is expected that the canvass, which
Ms now completed except as to those
two counties, will then be finished,
although election certificates are not
to be issued Until ali of the poll
books are signed up. County Clerk
ortiz and Sheriff Charles Closson are
now visiting every precinct in Santa
Fe. county to secure the signatures oi
the election officers to the returns.
With the eight precincts missing
1.-The returns now figure up as follows
Hernandez 2S,6S4; FERGUSON 19,4S7i
wilson, 1854; Metcalf, 1,O75; vii
Iiams, 22,652; Hill, 2O,215; McTeer
| / ,6S7: Welsh, 1887.
One Of the peculiar features of these
returns is that NfcTeer has three more
Votes than Wilson in the above count
THAT WilIiams is only 9S2 votes be
hind Hernandez and Hill only q
ahead Of FERGUSON: that Hernande
has a clear majority over all Of hi
opponents of 1888 and a plurality Q
I4137 over Ferguson, while William
has a plurality Of 2,4S7 over Hill. an
lacks only SS7 votes to have a clea
majority over the field,
The total for the first amendmen
of the constitution is 20,O7S an
against 1898, a plurality Of S,OSS
second amendment for 1928 an
against 1879, plurality of 4,S9f
third amendment, for 1928 an
against 1917, plurality Of 6.161. Th
total vote cast with eight precinct
missing. all Of them small is 1888
or almost 1000 less than two year
ago,
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-20
RAILROADS RECOMMENDED

Washington, Nov, 2O.-After pro
tracted discussion today the conyen
ton Of the National Association ui
Railway Commissioners, ny divided
vote, recommended to congress tbs
enactment of a law providing that
the interstate commerce commission
should not interfere with the opera
tion of any state-made rate or unit
such rate or Recommendation hat
been declared by the courts to bt
unreasonable. The Recommendation
was embodied in a Resolution propos
ed by Commissioner W. b. William
of Texas. l''l4
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-20
EAST is WRAPPED in
A HOWLING BLIZZARD
FREEZING TEMPERATURE is PRE-
DIcTED TO OCCUR IN Ex-
IRENE SOUTH

Washington, Nov. 2O.-The cold
wave, with some snow, which has
swept rapidly down from the north
west and spread over the south Allan
tic states from Virginia to florida, to
day has forced temperatures to the
lowest recorded in November in 40
years. The weather bureau here re
ported killing frost and freezing tenn
peratures would extend as far south
on the coast as Palm Beac.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-20
shinplnn in Damaged

Boston, Mass, Nov 2O.--The first
southern storm of the season to reach
the New England coast dashed itself
to pieces off shore during the night
and by sunrise apparently had blown
itself out. Shipping suffered consider
ably, and much damage along shore
was caused by high tides. The storm
was not so severe inland although
New Hampshire and Maine were
swept by blizzard.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-20
200 TEACHERS EXPECTED

Albuquerque, Nov. 2O-school
teachers from all parts Of New Mex
leo are arriving here today for the
twenty-ninth annual convention OF
the New Mexico Educational associa-
ton. which opens here tomorrow
morning with an all-day session oi
the state educational council. The
convention will continue to November
26. Twelve hundred or more teach
erg will attend.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-20
Schooner Is Wrecked

Kennebunkport Me-, Nov, 2O-After
an unsuccessful attempt to escape
from their vessels, which was in dan
ger of being driven onto the shoals
off Cape Porpoise, Captain George l.
Hardy of Deer island and the crew
of four men of the three-masted
schooner Fannie and Fay, finally sue
ceeded in reaching land after a sec
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-20
pgsponaenoy DC y IRdiaestI0n

1t is not at all surpriSing that per
sons W have indigestion become
discouraged and despondent. Here
are few words Of hope and cheer
for them by Mrs. Blanche Bowers, In
diana, Pa. "For years my digestion
was so poor that | could not eat the
lightest foods. ! tried everything
that / heard OF to get relief, but mo-
until about year ago when i saw
Chamberlain's Tablets advertised ant
got bottle Of them, did find tht
right treatment. f9soon began to ina
prove. and since taking q few bottles
of them my digestion Is fine" FoI
sale by all dealers ADV. '''''
72sIIli i7ui t4s
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-20

panied by it's teacher, Mrs. George HI
Van stone. The song is a most
beautiful one both in words and
music.
County Superintendent David R
Martinez, ri, sent word today from
velarde, that all of the Rio Arriba
county teachers are coming to the
Albuquerque convention That is
quite a triumph for there had beer
doubt about the attendance from RiC
Arriba
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-20

ond battle with the elements today.
The vessel was anchored IN deep
water, and with the wind moderating
there appeared to be possibility
that her anchors would hold and she
might be saved. -
The men were assisted III reaching
shore by Harry Chapman, who went
to their assistance in a motor Doat.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-20
KANSAS CRY LIVE STOCK

Kansas City, November 2O.-Hoss'
receits 5000. Market higher. Bulk
81 5O@7. 10; heavy 81. 55@7.6O.
Cattle, receipts 1000. Market strong
Prime fed steers s1O@1O. 80; western
steers $7.25@9 5Qs calves $4,000
1850.
sheep. receipts 1000. Market steady
Lambs 81. 5000; yearlings So 0o@
7.7O.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-20

Continued cold weather made bear
ish sentiment regarding corn more
The opening, which va
ried from the same as last night to v
cent lower, was followed by all around
decline, The close was steady at %
to u cent under last night.
Oats became weak in sympathy with
corn.
Higher prices for hogs steadied pro-
visions. The closing quotations were:
Wheat, Dec. 1.151k; May 121Ss-
Corn, Dec. 66A; May Il.
Oats, Dec sos; May 5S%.
Pork, Jan. $1S72; May $19.12.
Lard. Nov. $1O.20; May $1O.S2.
Ribs, Jan. $1.O7; May 1902.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-20
N A R.KETS
CHICAGO RoARn 81 rRApE

Chicago, Nov. Wheat sagged
today as result eta Hull IA buying
for export, which occurred afeer open
ing % off to 1SQA up The market
suffered a moderate general setback,
The close was weak at 10 s@1s
cent net decline.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-20

The advertising committee OF the
Commercial club already has under
way plans for an extensive publicity
campaign early next year
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-20
BELGIUM is STARVING

London, Nov 2O.-The sending Of
a shipload Of Christmas gifts by chill
dren Of America to young inhabitants
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-20

The value Of transcontinental
highway passing through country that
can be traversed Y months in the
year is becoming apparent. That it
is becoming apparent to the automo-
bile travellers Is shown by the in
creased traffic. That it is becoming
apparent to the residents Of the towns
and cities along its route it shown by
the increased facilities for caring for
the travellers and their machines.
In Las Vegas, in this late Novem
ber season, more transcontinental au
tomobile tourists are passing through
weekly than the number who former
" drove through this city in a month
or more. The coming OF fall ant
early winter has scarcely diminished
the summer traffic, and lay the tlmf
early spring is here there will be
constant parade OF tourists from tho
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-20

Entered at the postorfice at East
gas Vegas, New Mexico. for trans
mission through the United States
mans as second class matte.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-20

east to California; asrg srYs
Las vegas has been benefited ma
Eerially BY fRissincfense in tourist
traffic. It's garage facilities have been
materially Increased, with the conse-I
quent employment Of many more men,
hotels are enjoying larger business
and the various lines Of mercantile
business are acquiring money that
otherwise would not come their way.
The most valuable asset to the south
west and Las Vegas particularly how
ever. Is the advertising that the eli
ma1A and resources Of this section
wilI receive from the tourists
It is up ID Las Vegans, f they would
secure the nsaximum Of advertising
om the daily presence Of tourists IN
the city. to assist materially IL ne
upeep of lhe main travelled roads
saks sufficient civic pride to work loI
ana pay for civic improvements end
et together ID some concerted effort
to bring before the attention Of ths
travellers ne best that san Aliguel
county has 70 offer 4o prospective SET
tlera and investors
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-20

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