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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-16
Bull BATTING.

Although bull batting was a cruel
pastime. it was also a fulfilling Of the
law. for formerly no butcher was al
lowed to offer for sale the flesh Of any
bull that had not been baited. The
goading Of the animal in a fury was
supposed to have some influence on the
flesh. In aNsimilar belief the flesh Of a
hunted hare was thought to be superior
In flavor to that Of one that had been
shot, and present Of "a hunted hare"
was considered to be special compl-
ment. In the records Of the corpora
ton of Leicester, England, the follow
ing order appears: "At common hall,
held on Thursday before st. Simon and
st. Jude, 1467, mo butcher to kill bull
till baited'." At Winchester it was or
dered (reign of Henry Willy ''that
from hensforth Their shall be no bull
stake set before any mayors dore to
bayte any bull. but onne at the bull
ringe within the sadie cytie."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-16
Rise Of tho Sap.

The cause Of the sap rising to tbs
tops OF trees and plants is one OF the
many mysterious operations Of nature
which cannot be definitely explained
What we call sap In trees Is the water
which they draw for their nourishment
by means of their wide branching roots
in the soil and which by some beauti-
full mechanism is distilled and distrib-
uted through every part of the tree.
The water Is absorbed into the plant
by delicate hairs attached to the roots
and ascends bya capillary attraction OF
a sort Of root pressure remotely resem.
bling the circulation of the blood In the
human body. Even scientists. how.
ever. cannot explain the mode Of &C.
ton. and they find the furnishing OF
sap to the smallest plant or single
blade of grass as great a mystery as
the more powerful current that per
vades the tallest tree.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-16
Locating q Cabinet Leak.


Once years ago. when Daniel Web
star was secretary Of state, there was
an important foreign matter up for dis
cusaion before the cabinet, and the ut
most secrecy was Of course maintain
ed. but the whole thing was blazoned
about In few hours after the cabinet
mesttng. So the president hastily sent
10r bis cabinet to talk over this leak.
Each man had a different idea Of It.
Finally Mr.. Webster arose, saying.
~YOu. gentlemen, go on with your dis
cussiOn. and I'll be back In minute
In few minutes he returned and re.
peated every word that had been spo-
ken In the room In his absence. He
explained that II by standing close to
tho door outside the cabinet room you
held your ear to It you could not dis
tinguish one Ineligible word, but II
moving back from the door and a little
b ono side upon certain spot in the
carpet you kept an attentive ear every
word could be plainly heard as though
whispered Some enterprising caves
dropper had been experimenting witt
the door and had found that upon thai
exact spot there was some acoustic
property Of the door or room that con
veyed the sound In perfect entirety.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-16
ALesson For Nellie.

Mrs. Washington was a strict disci-
plinarian about certain matters and
among other things always required
the members Of the household TO fol-
low the example Of her husband and
dress for dinner, which was at 8
o'clock. On one occasion Nellie Gus
tbs and her cousin, Martha cambridge,
appeared at the table In their morning
gowns, but no comment was made
upon 1t until a coach was seen APP
preaching and the visitors. some
French officers Of high rank and
Charles Carroll, .Jr., Of Carrollton, one
Of Miss Custis' ardent suitors, were
announced. Instantly the girls, In Q
dutter Of excitement, begged to be ex-
cused In order to change their gowns,
but Mrs. Washington shook her head
mo-" she said. "Remain as you are.
A costume good enough for President
Washington is good enough for any
guest Of his" Needless to say, Miss
Nellie never overlooked her proper
garb for dinner again.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-16

Superintendent Hare of the Anti.
Saloon League of Marylau7 predicts the
greatest liquor fight in the history of the
cause during the coming session of the
Maryland Legislature. The anti-saloon
forces have been canvassing every district
and precinct of the State for months and
they have prepared bill which will give
the voters of the State the right to say
whether or not they want liquor sold in
the State of Maryland.
According to the provisions of the bill
that the "drys'' have prepared. it the
voters decide to abolish liquor Maryland
will be prohibition State after May,
1918.
The proposed law is patterned after the
laws of other dry States. If the bill pass
ed the coming Legislature the fight will
be waged during the Presidential camp
align, and Maryland will have two State
wide elections within two months in the
fall of 1916.
Every delegate to be elected to the
Maryland Legislature during the coming
fall will be challenged by the Prohibition
forces, and it would be well for Cecil
county's Legislature aspirants to declare
themselves before being smoked ont, as
will surely be done.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-16

Congressman ]. Charles Linthicum,
who recently Withdrew from the contest
for the Democratic nomination for Gov
ernor, has given out statement favoring
Senator Blair Lee for the nomination.
Mr.. Linthicum served for three sessions
with Senator Lee in the Maryland Senate,
and states he always found him on the
side of progressive and advanced legisla-
ton, fair and just to the counties. and at
the same time friend of the city. Ip
his opinion not only would Senator Lee
prove friend of the city, but he could be
depended upon to do everything in his
power in the interest of the counties of
the State"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-16
To the Voters.

The Republican candidate for Clerk of the
Circuit Court is to be Mr.. Charles s. Peacock the
very capable recording Clerk Of the office. The
Republicans have thus met the requirements O.
good and popular government in their candidate
by offering to the public their most experienced
and efficient man. The Democrats should accept
this challenge by choosing me as their candidate
this will completely offsetany advantages claimed
for their nominee by the Republicans. Other
wise it may be reasonably expected. that the
large body of self respecting men who desire
honesty, efficiency and capacity in public officials
irrespective of party, will continue this Office in
Republican control for another six years.
VIM. G. PURNELL
Elkton, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-16
MANY USES FOR GUNS.
They Have Even Been the Means a&
Timee,of Saving Lives.

They Have Even Been the Means a&
Timee,Of Saving Lives.
Guns would not go even IL warfare
were abolished. For example, the sig
nal gun Of a ship is used to announce
her arrival on coast. It would be
difficult to find an equally effective
substitute. The o'clock gun, too,
which is fred by electricity from
Greenwich observatory, is the most eff
fective means possible of announcing
the exact time to surrounding towns,
while nothing more impressive could
be found than the minute guns fred
for public mourning and the salute CIV
EN- on occasions Of public re1oicings.
Guns save lives as well as take them.
In desert countries, where it Is difficult
to collect water out of a mere damp
ness Of sand, gun barrels are often
sunk into the ground. By this means
moisture is collected In the bore and
many lives have been preserved by
timely draw at the muzzle.
A SLAYER, captured with a crew Of
slaves in the tropics, was once put In
charge of prize crew. During the
voyage water ran out and slaves, slav-
ers and prize crew were all dying Of
thirst Then sergeant hit ON bril-
liant idea. Taking all the available
gun barrels, he plugged up the breach
ends of few Of them, filed their
bores with sea water and set them end
up among the Goals Of the galley fire.
Then as the steam rose he ran it
through the other gun barrels till it
cooled. The cooling steam collected In
the shape Of excellent fresh water and
by this means scores Of lives were
saved.-Pearson's Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-16
Constipation Cured Overnight.

A small dose of Po.Do. Lax to
night and you enjoy a full, free,
easy bowel movement in the morn.
ing. No gripping, for Po-Do- Lax
in Podophyllin MAY Appple) with
out the grippe. Po-Do- Lax corrects
the cause of Constipation by arous
ing the Liver, increasing the flow
of bile. Bile is Natures antiseptiC
in the bowels. With proper
amount of bile, digestion in bowels
is perfect. No gas, no fermenta.
tion, no Constipation. Don't be
sick, nervous. irritable. Get a
bottle of Po.Do- Lax from your
Druggist now and cure your Con.
stipation overnight.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-16
Best Diarrhoea Remedy.

If you have ever used Chamberlain S
Collie, Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy you
know that it is success. Sam F. Guin,
Whatley. Ala, writes. 81 had measles
and got caught out in the rain, and it
settled in my stomach and bowels. I
had an awful time. and had it not been
for Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy could not possibly
have lived bnt few hours longer, but
thanks to this remedy, I am now we'll
and strong" For sale by Ell T. Rey-
nolds. Druggist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-16
Thirty-Six For as Cents.

DR.. Kings New Life Pills are
now supplied in we'll corked glass
bottles, containing SO sugar coated
white pills, for 25c. One pill with
glass of water before retiring is
an average dose. Easy and pleas.
ant to take. Effective and positive
in results. Cheap and economical
to use. Get bottle to. day, take a
dose to-night-your Constipation
will be relieved in the morning.
SO for &c., at all Druggists.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-16
A Doctors Prescription for Cough
An Effective Cough Treatment.

One.fourth to one teaspoonful OF
DIR. Kings New Discovery, taken
as needed, will soothe and check
Coughs, Colds and the more danger
Gus Bronchial and Lung Ailments.
You can't afford to take the risk of
serious illness, when SO cheap and
simple a remedy as DIR. Kings
New Discovery is obtainable.. Go
to your Druggist to- day, get, a
bottle of DIR. Kings New Dis
covery, start the treatment at once.
You will be gratified for the relief
and cure obtained.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-16
WHAT He Sawed.

"Goodr' shouted the friend OF the
bfbhophile as the latter emerged from
the burning house carrying a bundle
Of books. ibid you save your Shake
|spearesT
NO." replied the bibliophiIe, comb
ing a spark out Of his whiskers: II
saved my Bacon" Houston Post.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-16
Two Models.

Mrs. ToggerbEossom-Vain mani Did
you never observe that designers take
q woman's head to adorn many Of
your coins? Mr.. Toggerblossom- No.
but have observed that designers
take many Of my coins to adorn a wo-
mans ad.--NationaI Monthly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-16
Al 70 IarIax.

'That man farley is without any ex-
ception the most, inaccurate man ever
knew" said Dobson. Tell me, Jones.
does he ever get anything rightr
"Oh, yes" replied Jones. Anything
that is left farley win always get
right Judge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-16
n Biology.

Teacher John. how can you tell the
dogwood tree2
John BY its bark.
And his answer was correct, even IL
Ct did cause laugh.
Another bright answer captured in
biology:
Teacher = What animal supplies us
with ham?
John-The butcher.-C Chicago Herald.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-16
Same Old stun.

"Black specks dance before my eyes,
Doctor" complained the society pa
tient
'That Is very annoying and monoto-
nous"
yes. They never have any new
dances. kansas City Journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-16
Easy Money.

II give my wife half my salary ev-
cry week to spend on the housekeeping
and herself"
"And what do you do with the other
half Of your saIaryY
"Oh, my wife borrows that. "-Hous-
ton Post.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-16

"Chamherlain's Tablets are entitled to
all the praise can give them" writes
Mrs. Richard dip, Spencerport. N. Y.
They have cured me of headache and
nervousness and restored me to my
normal health" For sale by Eli T.
ReYnolda. Druggist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-16

A man must be excessively stupid as
well as uncharitable who believes there
Il no virtue but on his own side.-Addi-
son.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-16
SUBLIME SIMPLICITY.
The Epitaph Over Sir Henry Lawrence
the Lucknow Hero.

The Epitaph Over Sir Henry Lawrenes,
the Lucknow Hero.
There is simple tomb In Lucknow,
in India, that cost no more than many
a plain farmers gravestone In our ru-
raj burying places. but Clarence Poe
declares that it impressed him more
than anything else he saw in India ex-
cept the Himalayas, the Tai Mahal
and the view Of Benares from the
river
1t is the tomb Of the heroic Sir Hem
ry Lawrence, who died SO glorious q
death In the great mutiny Of 1867. No
commander in all India had planned
more wisely for the defense Of the
men and women under his care, but
the siege had only begun when he was
mortally wounded. He called his sue
cessor and his associates to him, and
at last, having omitted no detail Of
counsel or information that might en-
able them to carry out his farseeing
plans, he reused himself to dictate his
own immortal epitaph:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-16
Here Lies
Henry Iawron~o

Who Tried to Do His Duty.
May the Lord Have Mercy ON His Soul.
And SO today these lines, sublime In
their simplicity, mark his last resting
place, and you feel that not even the
great Akbar In Secundra or Napoleon
In Paris has worthier monument
Youths Companion.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-16

hereby announce my candidacy for the nom
nation for States Attorney for Cecil County,
subject to the rules of the democratic primaries
OMAR d. CROTHERs,
Elkton, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-16
For States Attorney.

hereby announce my candidacy for the nom
nation of States Attorney for Cecil County
subject to the decision of the Democratic Pri
maries.
HENRY L. CONSTABLE.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-16
Cecil National Bank
Port Deposit, Md.
Notice.

All dumping of rubbish or other trespassing on
the farm OF the undersigned, without permission,
is positively forbidden.
al6 WILLIAM N. PoGUE.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-07-22

Now for the Golden Grain.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-07-22
1T Is YOURS, USE 1T.

We have been informed by Secre-
tary Smead, of the Fair Board, that
the grove at the fair grounds in
Heppner is open to the free use OF
the people Of Morrow county as a
place of rest and recreation.
This little grove is supplied with
seats, the city water is on tap there
and it is an ideal place to rest in the
shade. The Board is making some
necessary restrictions in its use, such
as forbidding the taking of vehicles
on the grounds, the building of fires,
etc, but Notwithstanding, there is
much other use that it can be put to
during the heated term.
Swings should be erected there for
the amusement of the kiddies; and
then other rest conveniences put up
and this grove made to take the
place of rest room" that it is ack-
nowledged Heppner stands so much
in need of.
The idea that the Fair Board has
in mind is, that the grounds belong
to the people of Morrow county and
they should make all the use of them
they can. The buildings will be closed
and are not for free use, they being
built for special purposes, but the
grove is a nice shady nook where
anyone should feel at liberty to 60
and enjoy its comforts.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-07-22
DAY SERVICE PERMANENT.

Now that the contract has been
signed up between Mr.. Gates and the
City of lone for the furnishing of
both day and night electric current
for that place for a period of ten
years. the permanency of the day SER
vice at Heppner is assured. In this
both Heppner and lone are to be con-
graduated. The great convenience
of day current has been amply dem
onstrated to all those who have been
using it since the heppner Light &
Water Company put in their dual
plant at this place year ago and be-
gan the sale Of electric power for
domestic and commercial uses. 1t is
the finest power obtainable; clean
and convenient, and can be so gener-
ally applied in home, shop and fac
tory that it stands in the lead of all
other agencies for the production of
motive power.
When the Company introduced the
day service in Heppner, it was a mat
ter OF experiment. They could not
tell just whether it would be a paying
proposition, and as a result of this
many Of our users of power have been
slow in adopting it. They should hes
itate no longer as the service is now
permanently assured, and from oul
experience We believe that the ser
vice once installed will never be
abandoned by the user.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-07-22
DON'T FORGET THE LUSITANIA.

There is d studied effort in every
move made by Germany in regard to
the American protests against her
submarine campaign to push into the
background the main cause of the
controversial sinking of the Lusi-
tania. Germany now tries to satisfy
the United States by offering safe
conduct to certain ships carrying
Americans and by suggesting that the
United States mediate between her
and Great Britain in regard to their
mutual blockade.
The State Department should bring
Germany sharply back to the main is
sue. The murder of 100 American
passengers on the Lusitania was a
crime too deliberate, too brutal, too
plainly an adront to the American
Nation, to be passed over on prom
ise not to repeat the offense. 1t has
been aggravated by an official de-
fense based on the statements Of a
perjurer. When these were disproved
the further defense was made that
the commander of the guilty subma-
rine did not think the ship would
sink SO quickly. We're such pleas
made by an individual murderer
when brought to justice they would
be brushed aside in the most sum
mary manner and would prompt the
court to greater severity.
By all means let the United States
arrive at an arrangement with Ger
many by which the empire can exer-
else its belligerent rights under in
ternational law and by which Amer
leans can travel the sea in safety,
provided no restriction is placed on
American rights in order to facilitate
the warlike operations of Germany.
By all means let the United States en-
deavor to bring about an agreement
between Germany and Britain by
which the horrors Of naval war shall
be mitigated. But don't forget the
Lusitania. Full reparation can never
be made, for the dead cannot be re-
stored to life, but such reparation as
can be made should be exacted in the
fullest ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-07-22

Muzzle your dog.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-07-22
NEWSPAPER MISTAKES.

The mistakes of newspapers always
form an interesting theme for discus
sion notwithstanding that all of them
make them the same as individuals.
The Record of Marsnheld has a good
one on the subject:
For the past four days The Record
has been full of typographical errors
as it has been possible for it to be,
mostly the result of gross careless
ness. However, things have righted
themselves again and the old stride
will te resumed from now on. In
this connection The Record has been
reminded of its faults in merciless
way and there has come to The Rec
ord a realization of this fact, as an
exchange once observed. the capacity
of some people for detecting errors
in the newspapers is marvellous. Also
it is singular how many unexpected
meanings these people can find. II a
reporter writes that the man wore a
coat of such and such a character,
someone may call up and ask if the
coat was all the man had on. To sat
isfy these literalists, you must enum-
crate item by item the other articles
of attire, or they will accuse you of
making the victim appear half ma
ked The reader who digests his pa
per on the quiet at home feels that
he has shown great brilliancy if he
detects an error in grammar or cap
italization. 1t is one thing to find
mistakes at your leisure in another
mans work, quite another to turn
out a high degree of accuracy and
precision in the haste of newspaper
composition. The accountant makes
mistakes in his figures, the lawyer
draws up incorrect papers and the
business man submits erroneous bills.
Such blunders are known only to the
few persons whom they concern. The
newspaper is like the actor on the
stage whose slightest slip is manifest
to all and seems ridiculous.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-07-22
ENLISTING THE INVENTORS.

Much good may come from the
plan of Secretary Daniels to enlist the
leading inventors of this country as
board to devise and to pass upon in
ventions that may be useful to the
United States navy, in case it should
ever be called into action. His invi-
tation to Mr.. Edison to become presi-
dent of such board is just recog-
milton of one of the worlds greatest
inventors. He has long been called
the wizard of electricity. While nat
urally gifted, his success has been
due to tireless industry and unswerv-
ing perseverance. Gladly accepting
the honor and the responsibility, he
Immediately proposed that a depart
ment of experimentation be establish
ed, in which men will work with def
mite ends in view. Mr.. Edison has
shown the advantage of this kind of
work in the electrical realm and in
Improvements on the phonograph.
There are two kinds of inventions.
One might be called inspirational,
since they come apparently by acci-
dent. They are more in the nature
of discoveries than inventions. 9th
ers come only after dilligent efforts
to overcome plain defects or to sup
ply long-felt wants. The original
steam engine is an example of the
| first kind. The cotton gin is a strik-
ing example of the latter kind.
Naval needs at present require the
second kind of invention. Fulton in
vented the submarine, but many sue
cessors have successfully striven to
improve it. The Wright brothers in
vented the aeroplane, but yesterday s
dispatchs tell of a German improve
ment, triplane. which will carry
twenty men and several machine
guns. The submarine has reached q
degree of efficiency which is aston
ishing. Submarine destroyers have
not kept pace. The son of John Hays
Hammond has invented way of con
trolling boats at a long distance by
means of the wireless. The rumors OF
inventions for producing explosions
from a distance are SO insistent that
we shall not be surprised to learn OF
their success. There are numerous
other devices which would be of in
calcuable advantage to the nation mo-
nopolizing them. The United States
which has surpassed all other nations
in inventions, should be vigilant in
devising all possible means of offense
and defense, so long as there is any
possibility OF its being involved in the
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-07-22

The commanding officer Of the Orc
gon militia will see to it that no hos
tile feet ever enters the Columbia, If
the government will but supply the
needed ammunition. One would think
the web-footers would naturally take
to the submarine A couple of sub
marines stationed at Astoria ought to
be able to defend the mouth of the
Columbia in time of war, while in
time of peace they might be employed
in fishing just outside the bar. A
submarine manned by divers could 90
down and pick up by hand ship
load of salmon every thirty minutes.
A block and tackle fixed to the peri
scope could haul them in.--Good-
wins Weekly, Salt Lake City.