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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-05-21
Lincoln and the Preachers.

talked once with an old man who
heard the Lincoln and Douglas debate
at Bloomington, ILL.,, who said, II re-
member Lincoln quoted Scripture like
a preacher" Browne, one Of his biog-
raphers, wrote: HE made frequent
use Of Bible language and Of illustra-
lions drawn from Holy Writ 1t is said
that when he was preparing his Spring
field speech Of 1858 he spent hours try,
ing to find language TO express the cen
trail idea. Finally a Bible passage
flashed through his mind, and he ex-
claimed, "A house divided against itself
cannot stand"" Mark III, 25.) In his
second inaugural he quoted twice from
Matthew and once from the Psalms
1t would seem that In every crisis of
his life he sought Bible inspiration and
divine guidance. While he was run
ming for congress he declared his re-
ligious attitude when, pulling a small
Bible from his pocket, he said to min
isterial friend, III l read this book
Alright every preacher ought to be with
me IN this contest" Christian Herald
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-05-21
Orluln Of the Oruan.

The date of the invention OF the or
gan is unknown. 1t Is said to have
been during the third century previous
to the Christian era, and from that
period to A. d. go the invention has
been ascribed to various parties. At
the latter date organs were said to
have been introduced into some Of the
churches of western Europe. This
statement, however, Is not considered
trustworthy, and 1t is not certain they
were used In church service until 1856,
when one was sent as present by
Copronymus, the Greek emperor. to
King Pepin Of France. who placed 1t
In the Church Of st. Corneille at Com
piegne. Keys were invented about
the close Of the eleventh century and
pedals in the fourteenth.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-05-21
The Panama Canal.

The Panama canal was suggested
for the isthmus Of Panama as early
as 1870 by Angel saavedra, but for
a long time all such suggestions met
with determined opposition from
Spain, which made 1t capital offense
to seek or make known any improve
ment on the existing route from Porto
Bello to Panama. More recently
Louis Napoleon, when prisoner at
Ham, spent much time considering
the practicability Of such a scheme.
II was not, however, until the Call
fOrnia gold rush Of 1s49 that any ac-
curate knowledge Of the typographical
conditions was obtained, and even then
thirty more years elapsed before the
actual site was chosen by an inter
national body and the work begun.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-05-21

The squeak" in shoes is caused by
the inside and outside soles rubbing TO-
gether in walking. To overcome this
disagreeable trouble make an opening
at the edge Of the inside Of the shank
Of the shoe and work q screwdrlver
between the soles to the tips, thereby
loosening the inner and outer sOles
Then work In a little French chalk,
soapstOne or talcum powder through
the opening. By bending the soles
back and forth or slightly tapping the
edges the powder will work itself be-
tween them. The opening can then be
closed with one or two tacks, and the
squeaking viii be permanently stop
ped. Such an emergency repair is very
much better than the soaking and oil
ing frequently resorted to and yet does
no harm to the shoes provided the job
is done by competent shoe repairer.-
Technical World.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-05-21
Just Pleasantness.

Perhaps just pleasantness has not a
very heroic sound, but the human
heart that, knowing its own bitterness,
can yet carry itself cheerfully Is not
without heroism. Indeed, II that hu-
man heart does no more than hold
Its tongue about its own aches and
pains 1t has certain moral value that
the world cannot afford to lose. pleas
antness" does not sound as well as
self sacrifice or wisdom or spiritual
ity, but 1t may include all these great
words And certainly just to start
ones husband out to his work cheer
lily, to make the hobbledehoy Of son
feel a gentler and sweeter sentiment
toward women because Of his own
mothers sound, sweet gayety and
strength, to help ones servants to put
good humor and friendliness into their
services-these things make for right
eousness in the world.-Margaret De-
land.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-05-21

A young woman who went to Colum-
bta to take her degree OF doctor Of phi
losophy married her professor In the
middle Of her second year. When she
announced her engagement one Of her
friends said:
But Edith. thought you came up
here to get your Phi. D."
80 did," replied Edith, "but had
no idea l would get him DO soon."--
New York Post.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-05-21

There is one Asiatic idea as to the
right place OF the commander in war
fare which is altogether different from
the frigid scientific japanese principle.
Sir Francis Younghusband has told US
that when the British expedition to
Lhasa first met the armed host OF the
Tibetans and a fight was provoked,
with consequences disastrous to the
primitive warriors, the lamas protested
against the wickedness Of the British
attack. The Tibetans. they insisted,
had never meant resistance, and for
proof they pointed to the presence of
the leaders with the troops. II, they
said, any fighting had been Intended
all those in authority would Of course
have moved days march to the rear!
Manchester Guardian.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-05-21
Why He Was Cut on.

II thought you were friend Of his p
81 used to be-"
"And nowT
81 had to give him up in self de-
Tense"
"WhyT
ITO every life insurance and book
agent that asked him II he had any
friends who might be interested in
their propositions he insisted on giving
my me"-Detroit Free Press.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-05-21

How did you come to get married r.
asked a man Of very homely friend.
swell, you see," he replied. after
I'd vainly tried to win several girls
that wanted l finally turned my at
tention to one that wanted me, and
then 1t didn't take long to arrange
matters. London Strand Magazine.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-05-21
Thought No Was Smart.

''oh. dear" groaned the young wife,
II don't know what to use to raise my
bread; I've tried everything"
"A derrick and a couple OF jack
screws ought to do It," thought her
husband, but he didn't say 1t aloud
Boston Transcript.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-05-21
The Fault.

These apartments are entirely too
dark"
"They are no darker than the aver
age"
Eyes, but we want to do light house
keeping. Exchange
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-05-21
So He Could.

Aphysician says freedom from worry
is essential In the treatment Of locomo-
tor ataxia. But man who could keep
free from worry with locomOtor ataxia
could recover from an amputated head
without reatment.-Louisville Courier
Journal.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-05-21
Determined CuriositY.

There's no use Of investigating that
eflcial. He hasn't done anything"
Let's investigate him and ascertain
how he dares draw a salary without
doing anything. Washington Star
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-05-21
FINE LOT OF GOODS.

We have an up-to-date and well-selected
line of domestic dry goods, wooden dress
goods and wash goods in good variety and
am quite sure there is some money savers
to the buying public
We have black woolens at rs, so, 75c
and 81 per yard. Also good variety Of
c0lors.
Cotton crepes at is and TIC per yard.
Ripplettes. all colors, worth l5c per yard,
at IL 1-2c.
Ottoman cords. in variety Of colors, at 25c
Ratines, in variety Of colors, at 25c.
Ratynettes, in variety Of colors, at l7c.
Silk poplins. in variety Of colors. at Csc.
Poplins. regular Csc grade, at l9c.
Royal hester pongee linens, 29c grade,
at Csc.
White corded welts at IS, 20 and Csc.
White 45-inch fiouncine at rs. 80. IS
and SOC.
Black and white India linons at 10. 1912,
is, 20 and Csc.
Forty-inch hnaires and flaXons at IS. 20
and Csc.
II you are in need of corsets, we have
the Memo. r. & G. and Warner Bros. from
soc TO 81.
We sell the Kayser silk gloves.
Short gloves in black, white, tan and
gray at soc.
Long elbow gloves in black, white and
tan at 81.
II you are in need Of mattings or rugs.
you can find a good stock here at best
prices, less than elsewhere.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-05-21
No Fool.

He's hot headed, but he's no fool"
"What do you meant"
"He knows enough not to lose his
temper in the presence Of a man he
can't lick."-Detroit Free Press.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-05-21

''She had money TO burn when she
married the count"
"Yes, and so he made light OF her
fortune, PHILADELPHIA Ledger.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-05-21

At the beginning OF a musical exer-
else was the sign y. Teacher-what
does the number tell usf Pupil
(age seven)-There are three quarts OF
notes In a measure.-Boston Post.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-05-21

A lighthouse constructed OF bamboo.
which is in use in Japan. is said to
have great power OF resisting salt wa.
ter and does not rot like ordinary wood
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-05-21

The happiest workmen are those who
can absolutely lose Themselves in their
work.-Carl Hilty.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-05-21

Japanese Lacquer.
The Japanese method of lacquering Is
said to be at least 1900 years old.
Pieces made ten centuries ago are still
exhibited.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-05-21
FERTTLXERN:

We are pleased to offer the farmers of Moptpomo,.
brands Of Fertilizers for planting dGUuny
nA" BoNE and POTOMAC AMMONIATED STTPEPe prnH
NITRATE OF SODA MURIATE OF POTASH n GauG with
FISH and TANKAGE, SOUTH CAROLINA ROicT ThUUND
r"A''hh and KANT Fertilizers mixed to order
The Tupelo journal., 1915-10-01

A we'll equipped kitchen is
one of the natural rights of
every good housekeeper. This
is the greatest opportunity
you will ever have to make
your kitchen perfectly con-
venient, at a bargain price.
You are not the sort of man to
expect your wife to go along year
after year with no better conve,
niences in the kitchen than your
grandmother had. Men, nowadays
don't cut wheat with a cradle as
grandfather did; don't write letters
with a quill, or work in the shop
with out-of-date tools. You have
things ~up-to-date in your work.
You bet you do, and you expect
The Tupelo journal., 1915-10-01
Fire at Oak Grove

A house near Oak Grove on
the old Bill Merritt place, owned
by Clark & Company and filled
with hay and oats, was burned
Monday night. About two thou
sand bundles of oats was the
property of Clark & Co. and
about ten tons of hay belonged
to Arthur Herring. The loss
was a complete one.
The fire occurred about 11:30
at night and awakened parties
living in the neighborhood by
the flames. No cause can be
assigned for the origin of the
The Tupelo journal., 1915-10-01
Dramatists' Works Published.

Foreign plays, the work of Dumas,
Ibsen, Sudermann and many others,
were obtainable both in the original
and in translation twenty years ago,
but the play in the English language
was practically a forbidden book.
Dramatists, publishers and readers
whose tongue was English apparently
thought that the place of the drama
was the theater, and that to act 1t and
see it acted was the sum total of it's
existence. To make a book of a mod
ern play was in the last years of the
nineteenth century an unheard-of.
thing. With the advent of Ibsen as a
world power in the theater came the
change. The controversy raging over
the Norwegian's head demanded the
printing and the reading of his plays
In English. Then Bernard Shaw's
plays were published before they were
acted; Oscar Wilde's appeared almost
simultaneously before reader and
theater audience. Pinero's and Henry
Arthur jones' came from the press
after they saw the footlights. One
after another dramatist followed.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-10-01
Brilliant Musical Comedy

September Morn" LeComte
and Flesher's tangoized musical
comedy sensation. the most bril-
liant musical comedy of the sea-
son, is scheduled for an engage
ment at the Comus Theatre
tonight. friday, with Carl
George. 10 Taylor, Mabel Latin.
J.. j. Patton. Curt Vance and 43
helpers. The big beauty chorus
is composed of the most attract
i've lot of girls that were ever
gathered together in one COM
panv. The costuming from a
scenic and costuming standpoint
is gorgeous. The dancing num-
bers embrace various styles of
the famous modern dances which
offer spicy moments of amuse-
ment and good wholesome enter
tainment. Many of these are
new dance ensembles introduced
for the first time in this country,
among the lot the Shark Swish
Dip, which has taken the coun-
try by storm.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-10-01
DELUGE BEFORE THE FALL
Recent Discoveries Throw a New
Light on Things of History Long
Thought Revealed.

According to a translation Of a re-
Gently deciphered inscription on one
of the Sumerian tablets, Professor
Langdon of Jesus college, Oxford, says
the deluge preceded the fall of man.
The tablet which has been almost
completely restored, contains six finely
written columns of about 240 lines,
most Of which are intact.
1t begins by describing the land Of
primeval bliss, which it locates at Dill
mum, an island in the Persian gulf. I'm
this paradise dwelt mankind. whom
Nintud, the creatress, with the help
of EMIL had created" a y Professor
ILangdon. after the deluge this king
is called Tagtug, the Divine. And this
Tagtug lives in a garden, is himself a
gardener, and the wise Enki reveals
unto him wisdom.
The Greek historians, too, preserve
this legend in the story of Cannes,
who rose from the Persian gulf to
teach men wisdom in primeval times.
And so Tagtug, as in the Hebrew his
tory of Noah, plants a garden, names
the trees and plants, and is permitted
to eat of all but the cassia tree, an
herb of healing par excellence. OF
this plant Tagtug was not to eat, for
thereby he would attain eternal life.
Mankind until this time possessed
extreme longevity. but not immortal
ity. Tagtug, on his own initiative,
takes and eats. He is cursed by Min
tud and becomes a prey to disease and
ordinary mortality.
Thus in the original Sumerian story
Noah, the survivor of the flood, is the
one who eats from the tree of life.
No woman is concerned in this disobe-
dience, which resulted in our loss OF
perfect health, peace and countless
years."
The Tupelo journal., 1915-10-01

lived among US: Therefore, be it
Resolved, By Tupelo Camp No.
40, Woodmen of the World.
that. in the death of Sovereign
Cooper. Woodcraft has lost a
staunch and earnest promoter of
the cause of righteousness. an
ardent admirer of worthy man.
hood, a true and faithful friend
OF the distressed; whose thoughts
were ever given to uplifting his
fellowmen. whose heart was ever
turned in sympathy to the dis
couraged and unfortunate about
him, whose hands were ever
ready to render to humanity
whatever service they found to
do. Be it further
Resolved, That a copy of these
resolutions be spread on the min
utes of this Camp, acopy thereof
be sent to the bereaved family OF
the deceased, and that a COPY
thereof be furnished each of the
local newspapers.
Respectfully submitted,
T. K. BoGGAN,
Committee. !
The Tupelo journal., 1915-10-01
Notice as to Road Working in
5th Supervisors District

Notice is hereby given that the Board
Of Supervisors of Lee County. Missis-
sippi, intends to enter an order upon
the minutes of said Board at its No
vember, 1915, meeting, electing to
come under the provisions of Chapter
257 of the laws of 1912, and amend
ments thereto, as to the Fifth Super
visors District in said County, unless,
on or before the first Monday Of No
vember,. 1915. twenty per centum of
the qualified electors in said district
shall petition the said Board to order
an election to determine whether the
said district shall come under the pro-
visions of said act.
Ordered this the 23rd day Of Sept,
B 7. PARKER, President
]. n. WITT, Clerk. Is
The Tupelo journal., 1915-10-01

After closing a very successful e
son as pitcher for the Chicasaw club of
the Cotton States League, Howard
Merritt, accompanied by Mrs. Merritt,
reached home Sunday night. The
Chickasaws took third in the final re-
suit of the league, being outplayed by
New Orleans and Birmingham. The
season was a very successful one from
a financial standpoint for tae Chicks.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-10-01
Resolutions

Whereas. 1t has pleased Al
mighty God in His infinite WIS
dom to call our beloved friend
and sovereign, S. G. Cooper,
from the changing scenes of this
earthly life to share the joys OF
life eternal: and
Whereas. Soy. Cooper was a
charter member and the first
Consul Commander of this CamT,
The Tupelo journal., 1915-10-01
Reward for Scholar.

DR.. Maude Slye, the University OF
Chicago medical research worker, who
recently established the theory that
cancer is inherited and not contagious,
as a result of ten years experiments
with mice, has been awarded the How
ard Taylor Tickets prize by the fac
ulty of the university medical school.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-10-01
Corncob Is Useful.

A new use has been found for the
humble corncob. This time a Kansas
farmer is obtaining wonderful results
by burying them in the ground be.
side his muskmelon patch. The cobs
retain moisture for the melons wher
everything else is dry as a bone.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-10-01

An experienced employer attaches
little importance to written recon-
mendations. He remembers now
many he has himself given and now
little they really meant.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-10-01
Lots of Room in Russia

Figures show that while Russia is
increasing in population twice as fast
as Germany, she has four times IS
much room at her disposal in Europe.
Japan, whose population grows rap
idly, has, by ordinary standards, lit
tie or no room for more.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-10-01
Whereas, His work as a Wood

and
Whereas. His work as a Wood
man among us was characterized
by the same unselfish devotion
to duty, the same altruistic serv-.
ice for humanity. and the same
lofty conception of the eternal
brotherhood Of men which char
acterized the noble life Of this
great-hearted n an in his minis
tering to the wants of the souls
of men during the years that he
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-07-16

have to say. Mr.. Kruttschnitt, exec
utive head Of the Southern Pacific,
has written an article dealing with
the financing Of railroads. He said
in part:
"The financing of a railroad Is a
function which the people, through
their servants, the Railroad Commits
sioners and the Legislators. have
never attempted, but it is most i'm
portant problem, especially to sec
tons of State where new railroads
are needed. The placing of securities
has been left e2tirui5 with the pro
moter and owner Of railroads.
The immediate determination OF
Rat earnings the railroad shall be
serA.itted to receive and what bur-
dent 1t shall have put on It is in the
s9ncs OF other servants of the public
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-07-16
OFFICIAL NOTICE.


Sealed proposals win be received by the
officers performing duties of Board of Public
w orks in and for the CITY of Wauwatosa at
the office of the City Clerk on Wisconsin
Street until 1870 O'Clock p. M. Saturday July
"a 1915. fer the labor of painting.
(a) The Water Works elevated tank
(b) Three bridges located at West Main
Street. at Sixiy-first Street and at Fffty-ninth
(c) The roof of the Sewerage Disposal
Tank
using the Barre Manufacturing Company's
Everett Paint.
The City of Wauwatosa win furnish allpaint
required. but necessary tools for Scraping.
brushes. swings, scaffolding etc. must be sup
piled by the contractor.
Bidders must make an examination of the
structures and submit bids in accordance
with the best practice and TO the satisfaction
of the undersigned officers
Bids are to be SUBMIT ed separately for each
of the above divisions.
A certified check equal to ten tiO per cent
of the total bid. contingent upon entering into
n contract for the perforrna noe tbefet1, must
be submit ed with bid.
Payment for the work VIII be made 10 cash
after completion and acceptance DY the Clty
of Wauwatosa. ,,....,
Thes right to rel ect any and all bids received
is reserved to the City of Wauwatosa-
Dated Wauwatosa. Wisconsin. uly Z. 1919.
D. Nj. JONES
CT. CHANDLER
w Il. WHIPP
JOHN AMBER
f. A. T0RKELSON,
ofieers performing the duties OF. the
board of public works. Wanwalo p,
Wisconsin, -.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-07-16
OUR PUBLIC FORUM
lIl---Julius Kruttschnitt
On Financing Railroads

the Legislators and the Commits
sioners
Managing railroad is quite differ
ent from managing a government
where the money is raised by taxa
ton. When the expenditures, for
good reasons or otherwise, increase.
taxes can be equally increased. The
railroads, while servants of the pub
lie, cannot raise money with such
ease and facility. The railroads must
keep their expenditures within their
incomes because while they have
some control over their expenditures
they have almost no control over their
incomes, their rates being fixed by
punlic authorities.
There is not a railway manager in
the country today who is not fearful
that ander the press of increasing de-
mands the transportation systems of
the country will. in few years, break
down, unless the railroads are allowed
to earn larger funds wherewith to
build IL up. There are vast sections
of the country, especially in the West,
where more railroads are needed and
they cannot be built unless the rail-
ways raise new capital.
people invest money in order 70
make money, and they are skeptical
as to whether they can make money
by investing in concerns that are dealt
with stringently and unfairly. Rail
road securities must be made more
attractive to invite investments, and
| in order that they may be made more
attractive, the roads must be allowed
earnings that will enable them tc
meet the increased capital charges
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-07-16
OFFICIAL NOTICE.
Notica to Contraetors

Sealed proposals win be received by the ON
GERS performing duties of Board of Public
Works In and for the City of Wauwatosa. Wis
consin, until 1880 O'Clock p. M, of Saturday.
.nlly III l9l5 for the grading, paving and con-
Struction OF curb and gutter oH~cerfain pof-
lions of Church Street and North Main Street
there heing approximately 500 cubic yards OF
vation approximately 200 square yards of
ma wing and approximately 1000 lineal feet of
s,,rh and continuation CRIB and gutter.
pI,is = re asked on re En- orced two course
C,oncrefe Sheet Asphalt. Brick Block and
Sandstone Block. each Z the latter being on
a Civ inch concrete four da ion
4 certihed check VIII eot be required but
bidders must submit Il e bid on form which
is : contract and surety bond complete in
every way except for the signature on behalf
of the City. -.
nroyement Certificates or Bonds Tor abutting
property and cash for street intersections.
bidders must make an examination of the
work and submit bids in accordance with the
detailed plans and specifications on file in the
offces of the City Clerk and the City Engineer
The right TO reject any and allhids received
Is reserved to the City of Wadwatesa.
Dated WauwRtosa Wisconsin, July !. 1915.
D. NJ JONES
c. T. CHANDLER
WILLIAM WHIP
JOHN ANDERSON
F. A. TORKEI.SON
City Engineer
Ofacers performing the duties Of the Board
of Public Works Wauwatosa. Wisconsin
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