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The midland journal., 1915-05-21
oriain of the Lone Star.

If a place name is often crystallizet
history, how much more nickname
Witness the fowery synonym for Tex
as, which orators mouth as the Lone
Star State. To most minds this sym
bolizes concretely the fact that th'
state was first an Independent nation
Behind the fact is this story, vouchet
for by tradition more or less authentic
At the outset, after achieving independ
ence, Texas lacked pretty well every
thing but men. The leaders knew
state papers required great seal t
validate them, and in default of any
thing better they improvised one from
a coat button which happened to beal
a single star. A document so sealed
fell under the eye Of an imaginative
Journalist. He straightway exploited
'sThe Lone Star Republic" in print 81
fervid as to persuade Texas here wai
the device most opposite for her sea
and her f1ag.-New York Press.
The midland journal., 1915-05-21
The paHodil.

Originally the daffodil was known as
the asphedel. From this to daffodil
was the first verbal transition. The
name gradually rounded itself into DAFT
fodilly-the form adopted by Milton in
the beautiful line, 'sThe daffodillies I'LL
their cups with tears" However, be-
fore Milton wrote, the flower had come
to be generally known as the daffodil,
and it figures under this name In John
Parkinson's Garden Of All Sortes of
Pleasant Flowers" published in 1929.
Parkinson found more variety In the
daffodil than in any other flower, near
ly a hundred kinds being described in
his work.-London Chronicle.
The midland journal., 1915-05-21
Precious MANUSCRIPTS.

Considered one of the finest manu-
scripts in this country, the "Evangel
istarium sive Lectiones ex Evangeliis,'
Illuminated and of French-C -Carlovingi
an origin, may be seen IN the New
York Public library. The manuscript
is Of vellum and consists Of 200 leaves
Its date is set in the neighborhood Of
$40 A. D. The late twelfth and thir
teenth centuries are also represented
and among the works from the four
teenth century is the oldest extant
complete manuscript Of the Wyclifite
version of the New Testament in Eng
hsh.-Argonaut.
The midland journal., 1915-05-21
QUEEN MARY'S PANTRY.
A Dazzling Array Of Gold and Silver
Plate at Windsor.

A Dazzling Array Of Gold and Silver
Plate at Windsor.
Among the famous pantries Of the
world is that of Queen Mary at Wind
sor. This pantry comprises two rooms
Of no great dimensions, but it contains
treasures In the form of plate and
household articles that are valued at
more than million pounds sterling.
Many Of these possess historic inter
est. For example, there is a conspicu-
Gus exhibit in the form of table of
solid silver. This is nearly yard in
length, and its top, with an area Of
several square feet, bears the royal
arms and exquisitely chased designs
Of the symbolic rose, thistle, harp, etc.
Every reign since that of Elizabeth
has contributed to this table design
Of some sort.
The most imposing of all the daz-
King array of plate is the SO called
gold dinner service for occasions Of
the highest state.
The walls of the two rooms of this
royal pantry, the larger of which is 80
by 10 feet and the smaller q square
of sixteen feet, are lined with cases Of
plate glass and mahogany, and In
these and similar cases occupying the
center of each room are some Of the
most extraordinary examples Of art in
gold, silver and precious stones that
the world has ever seen.
There are tall, graceful epergnes,
each of which would tax the strength
of two men to lift; there are dishes
In gold and silver any one Of which
would be too heavy to run away with;
dainty toilet services in gold and sill
yer, candelabra, communion services,
f1agons, vases, punch bowls, wine cool
ers, fountains and fonts. in silver,
wrought in designs Of great beauty by
the most skillful Of artists. Washing
ton Post.
The midland journal., 1915-05-21
The Agricultural Resources OF
MARYLAND.

Figures compiled from the United
States Census report show that the total
land area of Maryland is 6,362,2 acres,
of which only 100000 acres, or 1890
per cent, are under cultivation. OF this
remaining AGO, a4o acres, agricultural
experts estimate 1000, 900 acres can be
made to produce crops. In other words.
we have in this State nearly as many po-
tentially productive acres as we have
under actual cultivation. 1t is also stated
that the agricultural population of Mary
land has declined a per cent in the last
twenty years, decrease which would in
dicate that our agricultural development,
instead OF expanding, is shrinking.
This at a time when great revival is
being manifested in agricultural pursuits;
when universities are devoting elaborate
courses to the science of farming; when
the back-to-the-farm movement has gath
cred considerable momentum. AS the
population of the country increases, we
must not only cultivate more land but
cultivate it more advantageously. Fur
ther, emigration to the farm, the employ
ment of larger proportion of the people
in agricultural pursuits, is considered the
antidote to the congestion in the cities.
This being the case. the natural query
is: why is the reverse process occurring
in Maryland If we have I 600. 900 acres
of land that are-or with reasonable effort
and expense can be made-productive,
why are we not utilizing them? Are
there insurmountable natural obstacles
opposed to such a course IF so. what
are they? 1t hardly seems that this can
be true as regards the great bulk of the
1000, 900 acres. But if the fault does not
lie in the land or its location, then the
people must be at fault.
It may be ignorance on our part; it
may be Incidence. The one should be
removed; the other should be overcome.
Maryland's geographical position should
rake this State very profitable farming
community. From many sections of the
State 1t is only comparatively short
haul to the great markets of the Eastern
seaboard- Washington, Baltimore, Phil
adelphia and New York; hence we have
the overhead expense of freight rates cut
to minimum.
The time is coming when the States
win be compelled to capitalize their great
natural resources. when it will no longer
do to allow them to remain fallow. and
when the land will not only have to be
cultivated but intensely cultivated. In
this latter respect, also, statistics show us
remiss, our net value of crops per acre
placing us only a5th in 48 States.
A conference of those interested in this
agricultural alchemy, which will get
down to business and not be satisfied
with conversation, should greatly aid in
this desirable consummation. Baltimore
News.
The midland journal., 1915-05-21

It is only abont one year since Secre-
tary Daniels of the U. S. Navy issued an
order banishing Intoxicating liquors from
the navy and naval stations. When the
order was issued there was great fuss
made about it in some quarters. Many
naval officers sneered at it; many repub-
lican papers and republican speakers
made fun of the grape juice navy" +"
The Wilson administration, of which
Secretary Daniels is part, came in for a
share of ridicule and adverse criticism
from the liquor interests and from oppo-
sition political sources. But Secretary
Daniels held to the order and the navy
went dry. And now we see the position
of this democratic Secretary vindicated
by the action of other countries, where
rum is being prob bited in army and
navy ranks.
Other countries, proftiug by the stand
taken by this democratic naval Secretary,
have come to see that the efficiency Of
fighting men is decreased by the use of
liquor. and it is being abolished. Russia
has abolished vodka to the end that the
army may be more efficient; France has
placed ban upon absinthe drinking for
the same reason; Great Britain asserts
that the drink peril is greater than the
perils Of war and is considering severe re-
strictive legislation. In Canada We see
two provinces moving toward the closing
of all saloons during the war.
The midland journal., 1915-05-21
LIFE IN A SUBMARINE.
How the Crew Gets Air Fit to Breathe
While Under Water.


While Under Water.
The commander Of submarine OBJ
serves what is going on at the surface
by means of the periscope, but when
that is submerged he sees nothing
And If he moves his vessel while using
the periscope he leaves white flake
on the water, which exposes him to the
enemy.
However, the periscope is sometimes
of length-about seventeen feet-to
give partial safety, as when only the
tip shows the boat is unlikely to be
damaged by an enemy's fire, although
If the periscope chances to be shot
away it might cause fatal leak. Also
the submarines can be rammed.
The diving rudders are mounted in
pairs, one on either side, fore and aft,
with an ordinary vertical rudder at the
stern for lateral steering. Each motor
set drives reversible propeller. The
accommodation for the navigating Of
ficers is in the coming tower, while
the quarters of the crew Of ten men
are in the bow, as is also the galley.
Special arrangements have been made
to secure an adequate ventilation Of
the interiors of the boats. During sur
face operations the air is drawn in
from outside. When travelling sub
merged the heated atmosphere of the
engine and the exhaled air Of the crew
are drawn off through ventilators which
pass it through various fltering, oxy-
genating and cooling devices, after
which it is returned to the interior and
is fit to be breathed again. n.AExchange
The midland journal., 1915-05-21
BARBED WIRE in WAR.
it Is Used in Various Ways and Is q
Deadly Defense.


Deadly Defense.
Barbed wire is today as necessary a
part Of an army's equipment as pom
toons or trenching tools. In war barb
ed wire is used in various ways, but
its main object is man stopping. 1t Is
interlaced with ground pegs in front Of
trenches for the purpose Of tripping
charging troops. it is strung across
bridges and main roads to prevent the
passage of cavalry, and it is used for
fencing in camps to guard against
rushing tactics on the part Of the en-
emy.
Whenever possible barbed wire en-
tanglements are hidden in long grass
or in hedges. SO that advancing troops
will be trapped while the enemy rakes
their lines with shot and shell. Barbed
wire concealed in underground is par
ticularly deadly where cavalry is con-
cerned, for the wire grips the horses
hoofs, causing them to fall on the
spike strewn ground.
At times certain roads that it Is de-
sirable to have passable to townspeo-
pie have to be rendered impossible to
an army. To accomplish this zigzag
fences Of barbed wire are built from
one side Of the road to the other until
they form a maze. A peasant with
time to spare can pass this barrier by
laboriously threading his way through
the narrow zigzag passage left open,
but an army Of several hundred men,
especially If they have guns or are
mounted, must halt to destroy the en-
tanglement.
The barbed wire used for military
purposes possesses long, jagged joints,
which infiict most painful wounds on
the body, especially when men and
horses fall on to them headlong, az so
often happens.-Phi Philadelphia Press.
The midland journal., 1915-05-21
White Man With Black Liver.

The Liver is blood purifier. II
was thought at one time it was the
seat of the passions. The trouble
with most people is that their Liver
becomes black because of impuri-
ties in the blood due to bad physi
cal states, causing Biliousness,
Headache, Dizziness and COnsti-
patton. DIR. Kings New Life Pills
will clean up the Liver, and give
you new life. 25c. at your Drug
gist.
The midland journal., 1915-05-21
Whooping Cough.

"About year ago my three bows had
lwhooping cough and l found Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy the only one that
would relieve their coughing and whoop-
ing spells. continued this Treatment
and was surprised to iud tha, il curediht
disease in very short time" write Mrs.
Archie Dalr, mple, Cfooksville, Orio
For sale BY Eli T. Re, nolds, Dfupei~
The midland journal., 1915-05-21
Some Forms OF Rheumatlsm curable

Rheumatism is a disease charact.
erized by pains in the joints and
in the muscles. The most common
forms are: Acute and Chronic
Rheumatism, Rheumatic Head
aches, Sciatic Rheumatism and
Lumbago. All of these types can
be helped absolutely by applying
some good liniment that penetrates.
An application of Sloan's Liniment
two or three times a day to the
affected part will give instant relief.
Sloan's Liniment is good for pain,
and especially Rheumatic Pain,
because it penetrates to the seat of
the trouble, soothes the afflicted
part and draws the pain. "Sloan's
Liniment is all incidence Get a
25c. bottle now. Keep it handy in
case of emergency.
The midland journal., 1915-05-21
SICK Headaohe.

Mrs. A L. Luckie. East Rochester. N.
Y, was a victim of sick headache and de.
spoudency. caused by a badly weakened
and debilitated condition of her stomach,
when she began taking Chamberlain's
Tablets. She SAYS, Il found them pleas
ant to take. also mild and effective. In
few weeks time was restored TO my
former good health" f" For sale by Eli +,
Reynolds. druggist.
The midland journal., 1915-05-21
william T. warburton, Of Cecil counr

William T. Warburton, of Cecil county,
candidate for the Republican guberna-
torial nomination. last week announced
that he would positively stay in the race
until after the votes are counted on pri
mary election day. His statement sets at
rest the rumor that Mr.. Warburton is
only holding the field until Governor
Coldsborongh can annonnce his candi-
dacy, and that the Cecil countian will
withdraw IN favor of the Executive.
The midland journal., 1915-05-21
coral RuiIdara.

Coral reefs and islands are formed
by the coral building polyp. These
animals only live in clear water, the
depth of which is not greater than
twenty-five fathoms. and the tempera.
ture of which does not sink below 6s
degrees 3.
The midland journal., 1915-05-21
There's a Reason For Everything.

wouldn't you try to get divorce
from a woman who abused you and
neglected your home and thought more
of her club than she did Of your" thun
dered the big man.
II don't think l would" replied Hen
ry Peck. Il am afraid Henrietta would
not let me."-Philadelphi Ledger.
The midland journal., 1915-05-21
The Extreme Limit.

"How did your cake turn out my
dearT
"Pretty badly, fear Even the chill.
dren wouldn't have second piece
Louisville Courier Journal
The midland journal., 1915-05-21
Cause of the Effect.

The table groaned.
1t was no wonder.
For the food upon it was not only
heavy. but indigestible as well.-Phila-
delphia Ledger.
The midland journal., 1915-05-21

"This is very confidential. Marian"
Eyes. dear. I shall be most careful
10 whom repeat it."-Philadelphia
Ledger.
The midland journal., 1915-05-21

He who did wen in war just earns
the right to begin doing well In peace.
Browning.
The midland journal., 1915-05-21
Notice.

All dumping of rubbish or other trespassing or
the farm of the undersigned without permission
ais WILLIAM NJ. POGUE.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-05
YOUNG. MEMS
B||GICR|||Rf||ST|AN
! ASSOCIATION
Will Hold Its Second Annual
Conference at Terra Alta &.
n Three Days.

! The second annual conference Of
all interstate Young Mems Christian
Association employed officers and COM
mitteemen will be held at Lake Terra
Alta September 10, III and 12. The
conference will have representatives
from West Virginia. Maryland, Della
ware and the District of Columbia
Among the prominent men to take
part in the meeting will be the Hon.
H. D. Mcfarland and Judge G. w. At
kinson. Of Washington. D. c. Mr.. Coop.
er. of Washington, and MI. Morris, Of
Baltimore. are among the best known
workers in the Young Mems Christian
Association work.
All delegates are urged to reach
Terra Alta In time for a $50 supper
Friday evening. September 10.
Friday Evening Session.
7:@5-8:15-Social half hour gettina
acquainted. s:1S to s:30-Devotion-
al period. Smith Of Brunswick. $3.50
to 9:15-Inspirational address, mor-
ris of Baltimore. Adjournment.
Saturday Morning Session.
900 to 9:u6-Devotional period,
Lynch, Of Wheeling. 9:15 to 1000
An adequate financial program, Right.
Of Fairmont. 1000 to 1O:15-Discus.
sion. 10: is to 11:O0-A survey of the
Interstate work, Cooper, of Washing
| ton. ID: 100 to OIL :l5-Di Discussion. dII:l5
to l2:00-How to conduct live men,
bership campaign. Van Scotch. 1890
to 1R:15-Discussion. Adjournment.
Lunch 1890 to 1880.
" Saturday Afternoon Session.
1900 to 2:15-Devotional period
Newland, OF Elkins. 2:15 to 300
The association as q forceful commun-
ity organization. Bailey. of Cumber-
land, $500 to 3:l6-Discussion. 3:15 to
4:O0- Personal efficiency, Cooper, of
Washington, Adjournment. 400 to
500 automobile ride. Supper $3.50 to
1850. ts VIZ
Fs Saturday Evening.
$500 to $50 Camp FIRE IN charge Of
Mortfgnani, of Cumberland.
Sunday Morning Session. 3
300 to 9:30-Devotional period, Nor
ris. OF Baltimore. $3.50 to 10 :n5-Ad.
dress. aH:08 to 1R:00- Speakers will
occupy puIpits In the town. Lunch
1880 to use0.
Sunday Afternoon.
Delegates win leave for home about
$3.50. W. q Montignani will lead the
singing with Mr.. oatey. Of Parkers-
burg at the piano. The Young Mems
Christian Association male quartet Of
Cumberland will sing at each session
Of the conference. The committee ON
arrangements Is very DESTROYS that
this conference shall make for great
or efficiency In our interstate work
and shall also create q strong spirit
lot fellowship. which ID 80 much need
e. e. e,t ssl. saAs.a
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-05
-. - 2 :. flllli q
TIERS
Unclaimed at the Local Post.
office Are Advertised by
the Postmaster.

A list Of unclaimed letters adver-
tised here is as follows:
Kixman Antal,, Bland Abel, Miss
Agnes Armstrong, A. Abbott. Miss
Ida Anderson.
Erwin. Beaner. T. H. Brooks. Mrs.
Q. ]. Bryan. Pet. Bartlett. Miss Mary
Blair. Homer Bechart. Mrs. Emma
Bone, Mike Burgess. F. p. Baker. Miss
Detha Bragg. Joe Bockonik..
Miss Edna Carson, Mrs. Mary H
Corbitt. Miss May Cottril1, Mrs,
Smith Cox, Berardino CaIarso. Miss
Daisy Campbell, Claude Cavalier.
E. G. Douglas, Frank Decker, Miss
Esther Davis, G. r. Dotson.
Miss Mary Evans; Mrs. Margaret
Eldon 60, Nellie Eibs R. N. Elder.
Jerry Eckels. &. il.. Il.
Charles Terrell. J., w. Frye, Luigi
Pagan. Mrs. A. Frye. Domenico Ferio
Miss Gladys Golden (2), Miss Jessie
Garrison, Mrs. Maggie Grady. ,Tetel
Green, A. L. Goldsboro.
John Helms, Anna Harbert, Mrs
Mary Heenan, T. E.. Hawkins, Maste,
Charles Harris, Hezzie Hashman.
Robert Jones. Shed Jennings. II. c.
jackson. lf.s 4. ,lis
John Kuchinsuy. Charles w
Krites, Miss Ethel King. Miss Mary
Kriss, Tom Kilpela t2).
Christian Lichon, Mrs. T. B. Lewis
Sol Liderman. r.-s,,
Diaz Manso, Jean Mitchell, Frank
B. Moore. Elmer Markle, H. F. Mix.
els. Mrs. sesliee Mason. Main ST., No
904,(s. ,D.l Miss Mable Munaford
Mrs. Monte arsh, e. e. aMcKinoen
Miss Janney Mackey.
North Oil and Gas Company.
Leo sPhillis. lt
Vega Quevedo. Winford Robinson
sprague Lumber Company, MISS
Ethel Smith. Mrs. Flora Snyder, Mr.
and Mrs. Abby Scott, Lessie Snyder
John Shaffer. Mrs. Clara Sagers, Mrs
w. 8. Smith, Thomas Straight, Franz
Sypolt. Frank Seibert. Miss Helen
Smith, ]. NJ. Shaffer, Lydie Sehon, C.
E. Smith.
|, Apieden Tsaraon, Joe Tourney
Miss Fannie Treene. nj 4
tTanko Umolac.. g
Mrs. Allie Vest. Fforina vittorio.
Charles Very. w. P. woodward
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-05
SWALLOWS |. GONE
Summer is Over When Feather
ed Creatures of Air Vino
way Southwark.
The swallows are gone


Summer Is over. 1t doesn't matte.
what conclusion you arrive at from
looking at the calendar, the swallow
knows his business.
Winter is approaching, and the smell
of moth balls will soon pervade the
motion picture houses.
Since that well known period where
mems mind run not to the contrary,
1t has been the annual custom Of
swallows to assemble and fly SOUTH
ward at the close Of warm weather,
the oldest citizen" asserts. Never,
he adds, have swallows failed. With
in few days. he prophesies, frost
will fall. followed not long afterwa AID
by snow. =:
Clothing dealers are advised by hin
to hustle out winter goods and show
fall designs; farmers are urged 70
harvest what 10 harvestable aud
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-05

slEs co1rSS; MOI 6ovdr. tl,st Ehrian1
Eas . paFtic,patihG power would 81 4
Z better position 70 throw her in1iu.
lence into the halancs than D. remain.
ting neutrai.s because she would Be
able at any time TO threaten to with
draw from the conflict -
British Neufrality skhexpedient...
The violation OF recognized inter.
national treaties guaranteed by Eng.
land. he said. made Is impossible for
her to stand aside. Also he regarded
It as inexpedieut to consider the sHg.
gestion OF the imperial chancellor es-
tablishing. conditions for Great Brit
ans neutrality. From the British
standpoint such y .. transaction Inn
pressed him rs improper and he could
not enter into negotiations with q
power that could make such proposi.
tions. As In former interviews. he
laid chief stress upon the Belgian
question. without adding, as he did
in his speech in the house OF COM
mons. that England could not look ON
while Germany endeayored to reduce
not only France, but also Belgium
and Holland. to state Of depend
ency." ~ b
The foreign secretary.s confiden-
ttal communication to Prince Lich-
nowsky is thus summarized:
The confidential communication
was to the effect that should events
not take the turn anticipated by the
German military party, or should
Great Britain wish Tor other reasons
to bring the war.to q speedy, and, he
always would be prepared, II he re-
NAMED in office, to undertake the
task OF mediation, and be bf assist
ance to Germany. He had not the
slightest, intention to crush Germany
and wished only to restore peace up
on acceptable conditions and put On
end to unspeakable misery for the
civilized world.
Prince Lichnowsky remarked that
the role of arbiter would be easier for
Sir Edward Grey had Great Britain
maintained neutrality. He answered
that the participation OF England
would shorten the duration Of tho
war"
Puts Responsibility on Grey.
~AS wa S1ea ANGW6 460nCy III con-
Guiding its summary OF the North
German Gazette's reply says: &!
IT Sir Edward Grey had assented
to the acceptance Of the proposals
for q conference he would have main
tanned peace. @ 7't Y
III Germany had quietly looked on
while Russia gathered her millions
OF soldiers at the frontier. Germany
today would look as East Prussia ana
after the Russian invasion. II Inc
foreign Office had told st. Petersburg
that Great Britain would not enter d
conflict, war would have been avoid.
ed instead Of being precipitated BY
the promise OF support. slia
Germany fights not for supremacy
as Sid Edward said,t but for the lib.
Grafton Of Europe from the brutal su.
premacy that England has maintained
over 1t by her powerful fleet. and
with her policy dividing the Euro.
pean powers into two hostile parts
hacking at each other In the inter.
est OF Great Britain and permtitina
that nation to throw her weight
where It best served her egotistic am.
bitions."