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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-17
Hats as Peace Tokens.

Here is beautiful hospital story
recorded by Rev.. William Sellers in
his new book, with Our Fighting
Men," A colonels wife was making
the round Of a military ward when she
noticed wounded soldier toying with
a German helmet.
WELL" she said to the soldier. II
suppose that means that you killed
your MANI"
"Well, naw." quietly responded the
soldier. You see it was like this: He
lay on the field pretty near me with
an awful bad wound and bleedin'
away somethin' terrible. / was losin'
a lot of blood, too, fra my leg, but
managed to crawl up to him and bound
him up as well as could, and he did
the same for me. Nawthin' of coorse
was said between u.s. / knew no Ger.
man and the ither man not a word o.
English, SO when he'd done, not SEEM
hoo else tae thank him, I just smiled.
and by way of token handed him my
Glengarry, and he smiled back and
give me his helmet" Youths Com
panion
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-17
PRESIDENT SETS
MARK FOR TRADE
Great Opportunity to Come After
the War.
BUSINESS MEN TOO TIMlD
The President Delivers a Forceful
Address Before the Chamber
Of Commerce In Column
bus, Ohio.

Columbus, Ohio.-President Wilson
exr ressed the opinion that there will
be no patched up peace" following
the European war In a compre-
hensiye and forceful address before
the Columbus Chamber of Commerce,
he urged American business men to
mobilize their resources in order that
the United States might be prepared
to play a more important part in the
worlds affairs and bring about justice
after the present war;
The President spent Is hours in
Columbus, during which he was active
every minute. His reception was en-
thusiastic and pleased him greatly.
In addition to the Chamber of Com
merce speech he delivered an address
before the Commission on Country
and Church Life of the Federal Coun-
Gil of the Churches of Christ of Amer
lea, shook hands with more than 1000
people at reception in the rotunda of
the state capitol. spoke briefly to a
large crowd from the steps of the
capitol and took long walk about the
streets of Columbus. The entire city
and many people from surrounding
towns greeted him.
Stands BY Mexican Policy.
In the Chamber of Commerce adj
dress the President defended his Next
can policy, and said as long as he was
President nobody should "butt in" to
alter the Mexicans' government for
them; urged business men to pay more
attention to foreign commerce and
be more self-reliant: demanded the
restoration of the American merchant
marine; praised the new banking and
currency law and touched on the atti-
tude of the United States toward the
European war.
When the present great conflict in
Europe is over, the world is going
to wear different aspect" Mr.. Will
son declared. II do not believe there
is going to be any patched up peace.
believe that thoughtful men of every
country and of every sort will insist
that when we get peace again we shall
have guarantees that it will remain
and that the instrumentalities of JUS
tice shall be exalted above the in
strumentalities of force.
II believe that the spirit which has
hitherto reigned in the hearts Of
Americans and in like people every
where in the world will assert itself
once for all in international affairs.
and that If America preserved her
poise, preserves her self-possession.
preserves her attitude of friendliness
towards all the world, she may have
the privilege, in one form or another.
of being the mediating influence by
which these things may be induced"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-17
At the Telephone.

The printed injunction: Don't Jig
gle the hook is seen in conspicuous
places all over New York city, having
been placed by the telephone company
in order that it's patrons may learn
that the way to get the best telephone
service out of the system is to be sane
and gentle with the apparatus. There
are people who do not know that II
central" does not respond promptly
and properly the way to attract her at
tention is to move the receiver hook
up and down slowly, very slowly. II
such is the hurried ones conduct q
tiny electric lamp is flashed before
the face of the operator. IL the hook
is jiggled rapidly there is no lamp
lighted at all and the operator goes
about her work serenely Indifferent
to the perturbed state of the person at
the other end Of the wire. BY seeing
woman at telephone when she is
IN hurry-and at other times, too
one can easily gain an insight into
her character. The querulous, cranky
woman flying to pieces at the phone is
frequently seen. She should have
Don't jiggle the hook framed over
the telephone stand.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-17
ALLIES HAVE
An OPEN ROAD
Greece Consents to Retirement
From Serbia to SalOniki.
1EUTONs' MOVE IS AWAITED
Complications Expected IT They At
tempt To Pursue Enemy Across
Border Snow On
GallipoIi.

London.-The British and French
troops have successfully carried out
their retirement from Serbia across
the Greek frontier, and by an arrange
ment with the Greek Government q
clear road has been left for them to fall
back on Saloniki, which is being or
gani2ed as a base.
The German official report claims
that approximately two English divi-
sions were annihilated during the re-
tirement Accounts from Athens and
Saloniki say the retreat was carried
out in an orderly manner and without
heavy losses. BY the destruction of
railway bridges and roads and by stub
born rear-guard actions, in one of
which two companies Of the Inniskill-
ing regiment sacrificed themselves to
save their comrades, the Bulgarians
were kept at fairly safe distance.
The question now arises whether
the Bulgarians and Austro-G Germans
intend to follow the British and French
troops into Greece, and what action
the Greek Government will take should
they do SO. The impression gained
from dispatches emanating from
Athens is that neither the Bulgarians
nor the Turks, who also are reported
to have arrived near The frontier,
would be welcomed in Greece and that,
therefore. if it has been decided to
follow the Entente Allies the task will
be undertaken by Austrians and Ger
mans.
However, with the railway destroy
ed it may be some days before Greece
is called upon to take action, and by
that time the Anglo French force
should be safe in the defenses of
Saloniki, and under the guns of their
ships.
The remains of the Serbian army
are still resisting the Austrians and
Bulgarians in Albania, while the Aus
TRANS are making very slow progress
in their efforts to overwhelm Monte
negro, where heavy fighting continues.
Only small actions have taken place
on the eastern and western fronts. On
the Gallipoli Peninsula fall of snow
is impending the operations, although
the Entente allied ships keep things
lively for the Turks, whose attempt
at an offensive last week seems to
have failed.
A British official report says that
the Turkish attacks at Kut-El-Amara.
where British reinforcements are ar
irving, have been repulsed. The at
tacks were made from all sides, but
the British position was SO strong that
the Turks were unable to make any
impression on it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-17
GOT IDEA FROM SUBMARINE
Inventor Of the Micrcphone TeIsa
How He Came to Think About
the Scheme.

In the Popular Science Monthly ane
Worlds Advance, William Dubilier,
the American electrical engineer who
was called to Europe by one of the
allied governments TO devise system
Of harbor defense against hostile sub
marines, describes the experiments
which led to the adoption of remark
able microphone submarine detector.
Although it is impossible to see a
deeply submerged submarine, Mr.. Du.
bilier believed that there was method
Of detecting its exact location in the
water. In describing his experiments
he says:
Suppose that submarine gave
forth sound Of some kind, would ii
not be possible to devise some form
of apparatus by which 1t could be
heard? That was the starting idea OF
the experiments that conducted for
the allied government.
AT once the beating OF the prOpei-
lers of submarine suggests itself. It
is not Characteristic enough. Motor
boats, steamships and other power
driven vessels have propellers, and al
though their period of vibration is diff
ferent from that Of any other engine
driven craft, some other sound must
be sought-something as distinctive
as the call of robin or the neighing
of horse, something that by no pos
sible chance can be mistaken for an
other sound.
Il found what 1 sought In the weird,
shrill hum of submarine. Others had
heard the hum long before began my
experiments. It was taken for engine
vibration. But it is much too high in
pitch for that, as found by actual
tests.
Il soon convinced myself that the
fine, shrill, almost singing note that
can be heard when the Diesel engines
are cut off and the submarine is trav-
cling under power derived from her
storage batteries is due entirely to her
electric motors. The sound is unmis
taxable. Step into any central station
where electric power is generated to
light city and you win hear the hum
Of submarine. There is no difference
to the ear. To devise a means of de-
tecting this sound at great distances
was the object of my experimenting.
"The microphone at once suggested
itself as suitable instrument, and
with its use, submarine could be
heard at distance Of fifty miles
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-17
sLAvs DOWN ZEPPELIN.
Crew Of Airship Destroyed BY Artil.
Iery Buried With Honors.

Petrograd, via Russian
the night of December 5, according to
details which have just arrived here,
near the station of Kalkun, on the Lii
bau-Romin railway
The dirigible made its appearance
from the direction of Novo Alexandra
vsk, passing over the Russian positions
going toward Dvinsk. 1t was located
b y powerful searchlight and Russian
artillery opened fire ON it. The Yep
pelin, however, then rose to higher
altitude and became lost in the clouds
Presently the airship reappeared
over Kalkun. It's motors had been
stopped, which is usually the indica
ton that bombs are about to be
dropped. At that time the machine
was directly over the railway station
and the artillery began Smelling it,
One Of the shells made a hit and the
aircraft became enveloped in flames.
Under the glare of the searchlights
watchers saw it disappear in a cloud
of smoke and heard loud explosion.
What was left of the machine fell
inside the Russian lines. The eharred
bodies Of the German crew were extri.
Gated from the debris and buried. A
cross was erected over their grave,
with the inscription, Honor to the
brave, though they were enemies"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-17
TO GUARD U. s. COAST.
PractIcabiIity Of Mobile Batteries O.,
Gigantic Guns.

Washington.-Gigantic guns mount
ed on motor trucks or railway cars
probably will be added to the country's
coast defense system as a result of ex-
periments now being made by army
ordnance experts.
A scheme is being worked out con-
templating the establishment of mobile
batteries to protect stretches of coast
line not commanded by the permanent
Notifications built or to be recon-
mended. Part of the $S0,000,000 ex-
penditure for coast defense included
in the Administrations program may
be devoted to this work.
The European war has demonstrated
that high-power guns can be used as
mobile weapons, such guns as the Ger
man 42-centimetre howitzer having
revolutionized land warfare by the
easy reduction of forts believed i'm
pregnable.
The experiments in progress are be-
ing made to determine how big gun
can be effectively transported and
transferred from its carriage to con-
crete foundation. Consideration is be-
ing given to 12-inch, 14-inch, 16-inch
and even larger weapons.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-17
GERMANY READY TO
stop WAR IF ASKED.
Willing to Discuss ANY Proper
Peace Proposals.
WILL DEMAND GUARANTEES
Willing To Discuss proposals Com
patibIe With Germany's Dignity and
Safety" If Foes Submit Them,
Chancellor Declares.

Berlin.-"If our enemies make peace
proposals compatible with Germany's
dignity and safety, then we shall al
ways be ready to discuss them," said
the Imperial Chancellor, DR.. Won
Bethmann-Hollweg in addressing the
Reichstag.
The Chancellor made it clear that in
his opinion it would be folly for Ger
many to propose peace s.as long as in
the countries of our enemies the guilt
and ignorance of statesmen are entan-
gled with confusion of public opinion =
Conscious of her military successes,
the Chancellor said, Germany declines
responsibility for further continue
ton of the war. Germany, he de-
clared, could not be charged with the
purpose of fighting on to make fur
Their conQuests.
Socialist Sought Statement.
The address of DR.. Won Bethmann-
Hollweg, which has been awaited with
extraordinary interest, was made in re-
Spouse to the Socialist Interpolation:
rs the Imperial Chancellor ready to
give information as to the conditions
under which he would be willing to
enter into peace negotiations? In his
reply, he said:
las long as in the countries of our
enemies the guilt and ignorance Of
statesmen are entangled with con-
fusion of public opinion, it would be
folly for Germany to make peace pro-
posals, which would not shorten, but
would lengthen the duration of the
war. First the masks must be torn
from their faces.
"At present they speak of war of
annihiliation against us. We have to
take this fact into account. Theoreti-
cal arguments for peace or proposals
of peace will not advance us, will not
bring the end nearer.
IF our enemies make peace pro-
posals compatible with Germany's dig
nifty and safety, then we shall always
be ready to discuss them. Fully con-
scious of our urshaken military sue
cesses, we decline responsibility for
continuation of the misery which now
fills Europe and the whole world No
one can say that we continue the war
because we still desire to conquer this
or that country as guarantee"
In these words the Chancellor, with
impassioned force, stated the position
of the German Government on the
question of peace. His remarks were
cheered with great enthusiasm.
Parties Approve His Stand.
After Chancellor Won Bethmann-
Hollweg had made his reply to the So
cialist Interpolation regarding peace,
the other parties made joint declara-
ton approving the Chancellor's utter
ances and indorsing the view that in
the condition of peace made after the
war there must be guarantees for Ger
many's safety, even if this implies an
nexation of territory.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-17
GARRISON ARGUES
!. FOR PREPAREDNESS
Secretary Of War Says Large
Force is Necessary.
RESERVE ARMY OF 100000
Favorable Conditions To Be offered
To Civilians To Enter the serv- :
ice-Present Inadequate
Provisions.

WdSnInSJOn.--COm military
service is declared by Secretary Gar
rison, in his annual report just made
public, to be the only resort of the
United States in providing an adequate
defense, should citizens fail to enlist
in the continental army proposed as
reserve to the Regular Army.
Secretary Garrison throws down the
gauntlet to opponents OF military pre-
paredness in this declaration: eff
the nation requires certain service and
offers the most favorable opportunity
for the citizens to furnish such serv-
ice, and, Notwithstanding that, it can
not secure such service, it must then
resort to some method of compelling
the service
Mr.. Garrison makes this plain state
ment after discussing the prospects of
raising a reserve army of 100000 men
through voluntary enlistment. with
respect to the annual installments of
$4,000 men for the continental
army" says the Secretary of War,
"the question undoubtedly viii be fre-
quently asked, can they be secured?
Will you get the men? There cannot,
Of course, be a categorical answer to
this question. Nobody knows; but
this does not in any way alter the
course which we should pursue With
respect to the continental force, the
most favorable conditions will be pro-
vided for the citizens to enter its sery-
ice. The minimum of time will be re-
CURED, the maximum of compensation
win be provided; and If the volition of
the citizen does not result in the secur-
Ing of the needed number, there will
be a complete demonstration Of the
inability of any volunteer system to
produce results
The details of the Garrison military
program previously have been made
public. Briefly the plan calls for the
increase of the Regular Army to 141,-
600 officers and men. "A reserve to be
known as the continental army
would be raised in three installments
Of 1S3, 000 men each. These reservists
would serve six years, three the first
Win the c0l0rs. during which they
would receive annual intensive train
ing in field camps With the plan in
complete operation the continental
army would always comprise 100000
men with the colors. The Regular
Army of 141,000 and a National Guard
of 1000 more would bring the. entire
military forces up to 100000
Holding to the ancient prophecy
that there would be wars and rumors
of wars and that nation would rise
against nation and kingdom against
kingdom, Secretary Garrison boldly
asserts that weakness inevitably re-
suits in overthrow as the abundant in
stances of history demonstrate both
with respect to individuals, cities and
nations" Continuing, Mr.. Garrison
says: IF we should properly prepare
our minds to be strong, so that we
can reject evil, we should likewise
make our physical force strong In
order that we may maintain the right
as against those who would physically
impose the wrong upon u.s."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-17
Bees Get susy on Train.

Returning from the Oregon hills,
after spending several days IN the
mountains hunting, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
win Bender brought, in addition TO
considerable game, a pasteboard box
with a swarm Of bees they captured
In the woods. Witliamspoft (Pa.)
dispatch to the Philadelphia Inquirer
states.
On account of the cold the bees were
easily handled, but when they were
taken into the steam-heated passen-
ger coach of Northern Central train
at Trout Run they began to get busy,
and in few minutes emerged from
numerous punctures that had been
made to give them air.
In less time than 1t takes to tell, the
passengers had all fed to the next
coach, and the bees held the fort for
some time. Finally the conductor put
On pair of gloves, made a dash into
the car and, raising the window, tossed
the box of bees out into the night. but
not before he had been ceressed on
she nose by a hot-footed lone.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-17
NOTE To AUSTRIA
SHARP IN TERMS
The Destruction of the Ancona
Called Barbarous.
NOT DISPOSED TO FARLEY
y. s. Asks Prompt Action On De-
mands-Wants DisavowaI. Repara-
ton and Punishment Of Sub
marines Captain.

Washington The text Of the Ameri-
can note to Austria Hungary regard
ing the sinking Of the Italian steam
ship Ancona, reveals formal demand
by the United States for prompt de-
nouncement of the illegal and indie
feasible" act; for punishment of the
submarine commander and for repara-
ton by the payment of Indemnity for
the killing and injuring of innocent
American citizens.
These demands follow a statement
informing Austria Hungary that "the
good relations of the two countries
must rest upon common regard for
law and humanity" The note arraigns
the Smelling and torpedoing of the liner
as "inhumane,' "barbarous," and a
''wanton slaughter" of helpless men,
women and children"
Not Disposed To Farley.
In official and diplomatic circles the
communication is regarded as being
the most emphatic declaration to come
from the United States Government
since the beginning of the European
war.
No attempt is made to conceal the
fact that unless the demands are
quickly complied with diplomatic rela-
lions between the two countries win
be in grave danger Of being severed.
II Austria fails to make satisfac-
tory response to this note, it is now
regarded as certain that diplomatic re-
lations, already strained, will be imme-
diately broken. Ambassador Penfield
viii be recalled and the Austrian
charge In Washington will be offered
safe conduct out of the United States.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-17
CRUISER coLvMsIA N SERVICE:
on For Maneuvers After Complete
overhaullna.

Philadelphia - The cruiser Co
lumbia, after lying out of commission
at the Philadelphia Navy Yard for 10
years, left for the Panama Canal Zone,
where, with other ships of the navy,
she will engage in maneuvers. The
Columbia, one OF the speediest war
ships of her class dozen years ago,
has been overhauled from keel to
fighting top. On board the old grey
hound of the navy when she left was
Rear-Admirai A. w. Grant, chief of
the submarine operations.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-17
WILSON TELLS FORD JOKE.
Sight OF Three At White House sus-
gests Story To President.

Washington.-Find three Ford
automobiles parked in front of the
White House when he started for q
motor ride inspired President Wilson
to tell this story:
A man who owned Ford was about
to die. His last request was that the
machine be buried with him. When
asked to explain, he said:
"Well. that little old car has pulled
me out of many deep hole. and II
may pull me out of this one"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-17
MRS. MARSHALL RECEIVERS.
Vice-President's Wife Now Able To
Travel.

Indianapolis. Vice-President and
Mrs. Thomas R. Marshall left here for
Washington. Mrs Marshall, who was
operated on at a. local hospital three
weeks ago. has SO far recovered that
her physician said she could make the
trip. She win be accompanied by a
nurse.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-17
Maeedonla Free of AlIies.

Berlin. The French and British
have been entirely expelled from
Macedonian territory, it is officially an
nounced by German Army headquar
tiers. the advancing army under Gen
eral Todoroff occupying Dorian and
Gievgeli.
It is declared that two British divi-
sions were nearly wiped out during
the advance.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-17
BOY SAVES NINE.

Finding Home AbIaze, He Rescues
Other Members OF Family.
delphia.-Thomas Doblosky, a
14-Qear-oId boy, the Oldest Of family.
of nine children, awakened from his
sleep and discovered the house on fire.
He ran five squares to summon fire.
men and then returned to assist his
mother, brothers and sisters to escape
from the house by climbing down a
shed to the rear.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-17
GERMANS PAYING WAR LOAN.
81 Per Cent. Of Third Call Now Re-
ported In.

Berlin.-Cash payments on the third
German war loan now amount to TO-
5S1, 400. 900 marks (s2.645,350 .000) or
81 per cent of the total subscription.
Installments paid with money borrow
ed from loan banks have decreased
51.6OO.OOO marks to 67S. 100000 marks.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-17
GOV. STANLEY lNAueuRATED.
Succeeds Mccreary AS Chief Execu
tive OF Kentucky.

Frankfort, Ky.-Gov James B. Nc
Creary Of Kentucky retired from office
Tuesday after four years and Angus
tus Owsley Stanley. for six consecu
tive terms Democratic Representative
In Congress from the Second Kentucky
district. was inaugurated as his sue
eessor, the ceremony taking place at
noon.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-17
FOR MONUMENT TO MRS. WILSON
Rome Ga, Hears That New York
Architect Will DESIGN II

Rome, Ga.-Herbert Adams, New
York architect, has been commissioned
by President Wilson to design a
monument for the grave of Mrs. Mn-
son, who was buried in Myrtle tEin
Cemetery here in June. 1914.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-12-17
Brazil SENDS WEDDING oIrrs.
Bracelet and corsase OF Rare Feathers
For Mrs. Calf

Washington.-A bracelet of Brazil
ian jewels and a corsage of rare
tropical feathers came to Mrs. Nor
man Calf, the Presidents fiancee, as
wedding gifts. They were brought by
DIR. A. ]. de Oliveira Botelho. of Brazil,
first to arrive Of the delegates to the
Pan-American Scientific Congress,
which meets here December "a.