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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-06-11
KILLING QUACK GRASS
Steps Should Be Taken to Stamp
Out MOxious Plant.
Matter of Eradication 10 Not Serious
One If Taken Up in Earnest at
its First Appearance
Use Disk Harrow.

(By r. L. KENNARD. Idaho Expert
ment Station.)
Several inquiries have recently come
to this Office relative to quack grass
and its determination. Apparently the
pest is gaining a foothold in some sec
tions and steps should be taken at its
first appearance to stamp it out.
The plant, no doubt, has been intro
duced through impure grass seeds. 1t
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-06-11
Bad Place to BE.

There are only two classes of peo-
pie in Mexico now"
You surprise me. What two classes
do you mean?"
Patriots and foreigners trembling
for their lives"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-06-11
On the Other Hand.

Now, this new war play is Sc
we're arraignment of the man who
won't go to the front and fight for
his country"
Il see. And no doubt the large
number of male actors in the case feel
that it isn't up to them"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-06-11

the potatoeS MAY Do
parboiled and added an
hour before the roast is
done and the gravy used
for ba stin G them.
Thicker the gravy by
using four tablespoon
fuis of fat and four of
-four: when well blend
ed add water to make Of
the RIGHT commissioners
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-06-11
. Time Wen spent.

No farmer ever really lost any time
by stopping long enough to pick up
a piece Of board with a nail In it, or
to pick up piece of loose barbed
wire about the place.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-06-11
EITxIR o oa 2 e we WORN s.,E, IT'S wErcH1

contracted malaria in 1898, and after a
years fruitiess treatment by a prominent
Washington physician, yonr Elixir Rabok
entirely cured me. On arriving here came
and sent home for Bmbek, Again Il
proved its value-It is worth its weight In
Gold here. Brasie O'Hagan, Troop Il, 9Th
U. 8. Cavalry, Balayan, Philippines.
Elixir Babelks so cents, all druggists or by
Parcels Post prepaid, from Kloczewski & Co,
Washington. ID. G.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-06-11
Cause Of Roun.

Roup. one Of the most troublesome
diseases among chickens. Rmost
always caused by damp quarl 5. Keep
the quarters dry and warm and the
yards clean and roup viii not trouble
you.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-06-11

a uay becomes q
burden to the av-
e ra g e housekeep-
er. A number OF
years ago a capa-
Bile woman writer
had a printed list
of foods that go
- AA9
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-06-11
Friction.

What kind OF fiction does F'leecer
writer
Mainly promissOry notes and O
US. vBoston Evening Transcript
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-06-11
The Weeder--one Of the Best nipple.
ments for killing Young Weeds.

is this that will eventually destroy the
grass. On some soils it may be advis-
able to replow the same fall, but gen.
orally not until the following spring.
when the cultivation should be con-
tinued. Two years of this rigid treat
ment should discourage the quack
grass and it will peacefully give up
possession of the land.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-06-11
acutas rrlok Ia cnatlu-

Some people think it is cute to
lei the puppy run through the flock
and set the hens to flying. Maybe it
Is. but the egg production win always
tall ofs after such performance.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-06-11
Nene hek wee:
Usual Thing.

Bacon = A pharmacy preparatory
course for boys has been introduced
into Chicago's public high schools.
Egbert-They'll be taught to say
I'VE have something just as good" in
four languages. expect.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-06-11

The stomach OF the horse is small.
and he should have. water often, and
little at q time.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-06-11

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOU
Try Murine. Bye Remedy for Red, Weak, Watery
Eyes and formulated Myelidsi No Snarting-
tuHe My0 comfort. Write for Book of tho Mva
~ mali Free Murine Hyo Remedy Co. Chicago
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-06-11
THREE MEALS a DAY.

Like homework which is powerful
constant" the planning of three meals
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-06-11
TIE SUNDAY DINNER,

A good dish for Sunday dinner is
alroast Of beef with Drowned potatoes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-06-11
What Il Docs.

There's nothing like adversely to
bring man out
yes, out at the elbows"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-10-25
Young Medicos Wanted.

Young medical men between the
ages of % and 30 will be given an op-
portunity on November 1, 1915, accord
ing to circular just issued by Sur
geon General Rupert Blue. to demon
strate their fitness for admission TO the
grade of assistant surgeon in the Uni
ted States Public Health Service.
There are several vacancies in the
governments mobile sanitary corps,
which is now in the 11Sth year of its
existance, but in order to be recon-
mended to the President for commits
sion, physical and professional exam
ination must first be passed. AS the
tenure of Office is permanent and the
Public Health officers are liable to
duty in all parts of the world, they are
required to certify that they believe
themselves free from any ailment
which would disqualify them for serv-
ices in any climate. Boards viii be
convened at Washington, Boston, New
York. Chicago, st. Louis, Louisville,
New Orleans and San Francisco. but
permission TO take the examination
must first be obtain from the Surgeon
General.
The examination is searching and
includes, in addition TO the various
branches of medicine. surgery and hy-
giene, the subjects of the preliminary
education, history, literature and the
natural sciences. Comissions viii be
issued as assistant surgeon, and, after
four years of service. the young officers
are entitled to examination for promo
ton to the grade of passed assistant
surgeon, and after twelve years of
service to another examination for pro-
motion to the grade of surgeon. The
annual salaries are: Assistant sur
geon. $4,000: passed assistant sur
geon, s2,400; surgeon. $4,000; senior
surgeon. S3,50O; assistant surgeon
general. $4,000. When the government
does not provide quarters, computa-
ton at the rate of $50, $40 and $50 a
month, according to grade. is allowed.
All grades receive longevity pay, that
is. 10 per cent. in addition to the reg
ular salary for every five years until
the maximum of 4s per cent. is reach
ed. When officers travel on official du-
ties they are reimbursed their actual
travelling expenses.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-10-25
FOOTBALL PLAYER DIES
OF INJURIES IN AUTO ACCIDENT.
Chester White Poly" Halfback Sue
cumbs to Accident On Annapolis
Road.

Chester White, hslfback n the Poly
technic team, who was injured Fri.
day night near Glen Burnie in an auto
mobile accident died Saturday at Uni
versIty Hospital. Baltimore.
Several of his ribs had been broken,
and one of them punctured his lung.
White and his companions on the
Poly team were on the return to Balti-
more from the game with St. Johns
Friday afternoon, when The accident
occurred The boys are SAID 20 have
come suddenly upon a farm wagon and
IN their haste e. avoid collision swung
too far 70 the side of the road The
car struck the bank at the side of the
road and violently threw the football
players against the sides of the car.
Young White complained Of severe
pains in the chest when the car was
righted and passing automobile was
hailed and hurried him to the hospital.
He died about eight hours later
Young White was % Y ars old ard
the san OF Lucus r. White. Forest
Park. Baltimore.
The funeral will take place from
the home Of his parents on Wednes-
day afternoon AT 2 80 O'Clock. Inter
ment will be in Lorraine Cemetery,
that city.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-10-25
RED CROSS MAKES APPEAL.
Asks Churches to Give THANKSGIVING
Collection for Relief Work

The American Red Cross issued an
appeal Saturday night asking churches
throughout the country to give their
thanksgiving day collections for war
relief work in Europe.
AS an expression of gratitude. . the
appeal says, "for the peace which
our country has enjoyed and of synpa-
tiny Tor the suffering people of those
countries not engulfed in war. the
American Red Cross invites the church.
es OF the United States to devote their
thanksgiving day collections to its
relief fund. Since the war began the
hed Cross has expended about 81. 500. :
OOO IN providing relief for the suffer
ing OF Europe. But now the relief
iund Is approaching exhaustion and
this important work must cease un.
less the fund is replenished. .
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-10-25
A SOCIETY ROMANCE OF
THE STAGE AND NAVY.
Warship and Theatre Figure in Miss
Fosters ROmance-Pretty In
genue From South.

II is theory that being on the stage
adds something to a young woman's
attractiveness, but il can't be proved
by this romance of the navy and the
stage. because playgoers will admit the
I heroine needs no charm added by the
footlights' glow.
invitations were sent out yesterday
by Mrs. Elinor Foster Comegys. of No
209 Claremont avenue. for the wedding
of her daughter, Miss Claiborne Foster,
and Lieut.. James Mcdowell Cresap. u.
5, ~, now attached to the destroyer
Balch. on November 9. The ceremony
will take place in St. Saviour Chapel
of the Cathedral of St John the Divine.
Miss Foster. nineteen years old. was
pleasing and vivacious as the ingenue
in "A Full House." and she had a sim
liar part in Cousin Lucy" She does
not care to go on tour, and tonight she
will appear in the chief young roman
TIC role at the first performance of
ABE and Mawruss," the second edition
OF the Potash and Perlmutter" spic, in
the Lyric Theatre. But she will re-
main nj the cast only a week-then for
the shopping and some teas and dan
ces, for she is favorite in the circle
of old Southern families which have
come to this city to live.
Miss Foster and Mr.. Cresap met two
years ago on board the Florida, when
one of the officers of that battleship
gave dinner for Mr.. and Mrs. Benton
McMillin, the latter a sister of Mrs.
Foster-Comegys Mr. McMillin is now
Minister to Peru. The couple did not
meet again until last spring, when Mr..
Cresap, going to see Full House." i'm
the Longacre Theatre, found Miss Fos-
ter in the most pleasing role in the
play. He had not known that she was
an actress. He at once renewed the
acquaintance. which soon became a
courtship, and before long he persuad-
ed her to become his fiancee and leave
the stage.
Miss Foster is a descendant of Lydia
Boggs, heroine of Virginia in Revolu-
tionary times. She was named after
the late Lieut.. Clairborne Foster, u. S.
A., her mothers brother Her sisters
Miss Kathleen Comegys and Miss Mem
nellie Foster, are on the stage, having
appeared in "Prunella "and other plays.
Miss Comegys and Miss Elinor Nc
Millin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben
ton McMillin, will be among Miss Fos-
ter's attendants at the wedding Mrs.
Foster-Comegys and her daughters
came here form Shreveport. La, six
years ago, and Miss Claiborne Foster
started at once in child part in "The
Blue Bird"
Mr.. Cresap, who was one of the land
ing party at Vera Cruz, Mexico, is a
son of the late Lieut.. -Commonder JAS
c. Cresap, IT, s. ~, and Mrs. Cresap, OF
Annapolis, Md. Lieut.. Logan Cresap
U. S. ~, is his brother, and Ensign
Ralph o. Davis. U. S. N, is a brother
in-law-New York Herald
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-10-25
THEY THOUGHT
1T EARTHQUAKE.
Residents of Anne Arundel County
Alarmed BY Harmless Blast.

Shortly after $50 clock Saturday
night reports reached the office Of The
Sun from Anne Arundel county to the
effect that a violent explosion had
just been felt, sounding as if it came
from Wsgner's Point. Inquiries at
Nagner's Point led TO the reply that
the explosion had been heard there, but
that nothing more was known. Back
River reported the explosion had been
heard there, but it could noe be To-
Gated A woman at the quarantine
station reported she had been greatly
frightened, as the house shook "a if
there mad been an earthquake. There
were fears expressed that some disas-
ter might have occurred
The mysterious bang was ex-
plaineG several hours later by mes
sage from Sparrows Point. Stag from
the furnaces OF the Maryland Steel
Company was being poured into the
water and the molten matter coming
into contact with the chilly water
caused the explosion. No one was in
iured. Baltimore Sunday Sun.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-10-25
TOURIST PARTY HERE
80 ARRIVE FROM NEW ENGLAND
Mr. Schuliz's First Seeing Annapolis .
Party Since His Illness.

A party of 80 persons from Boston,
Mass, and other parts of New Eng
and arrived here today over the W,
b. & A. Electric Line.
The party was one of the Foster
tourist parties booked by MIR. T. A.
Hufe, manager. The party was con-
Quoted on a sight seeing trip though
Annapolis and the Naval Academy by
Mr.. William L. Schultz, Claim Agent
of the W.. b. & A. 1t was MIR. Schultz 8
first tourist party since his severe III
ness last summer and his many friends
were glad to see BILLY" sufficiently
recovered to be back on the job again.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-10-25
BREAKS ARM TWICE
WITHIN A MONTH.
John I. Mangum Suffers From Recur-
rent Bone Breakages.

For the second time within a month
the left arm of John T. Mangum, aged
43, Brooklyn. this county, has been
broken in the same place.
The accident Saturday occurred as
Mangum boarded a Curtis Bay ear.
The car started before he got to his
seat and he was thrown against the
window. The arm was still in plas-
ter cast as the result of having it frac.
tured at the Curtis Bay Chemical Com
pany's plant four weeks ago At that
time his shoulder also was dislocated
when heavy piece Of iron struck
him
Mangum has suffered a series of
bone break ages. His right arm has
been broken twice, his collsrbone
broken once and three of his ribs have
been fractured
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-10-25
BROOKLYN Sails Today.

The q S. S. Brooklyn will start to-
day. oet %, for her new station
with ,he Asiatic Fleet by the Suez
Cana astead Of the Panama Canal, as
originally planned. As the Brooklyn
is G. be the flagship of the Asiatic
Fleet, tne Navy Department has de-
dsl taat it would be unwise to have
her held up 40 the Panama Canal on
acc1lat of the slides. and will take
The chances Of sending her through
tbe va- zone.
Perhaps the most difficult problem
that the commander of the Brooklyn
wl.. ta eaUed upon 70 solve is the fuel
sup According to reports there is
as1.e,arg of fuel in the war zone. and
t is ei that the Brooklyn may ex-
perIo some difficulty in coaling.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-10-25
WAR DEPARTMENT
SHOWS SOME INTEREST
n State Military Institutions Re-
eeiuae Help From Federal
Government.
TAKES STEPS TO ENCOURAGE.
Machine Gun Company Organized Here
Second Unit Of Kind Attached to
National Guard Throughout
The Country.

NJ rae'si interest in connection
,y.-6 tae organization of the ma
os.ee.ga platoon at St. Johns College
istra fret tbat'steps have been taken
pitb.at past month by the War De-
raruer r5 ascertain what the differ
eof r4uions which receive help
from tH. federal government for mill
,sf. a-. e. either through a direct
sgprlar.at.3n or by the detali of an
officer tre Army, are doing in the
uag helping in direct manner
toward ae military preparedness of
the nation Further, the Department
has e.f steps TO encourage instruc.
ton 10 ra- use Of machine-guns in
these ast.lutions The movement at
ST. Ja.l wiz forestall these efforts,
and how that the college is TAX
ing tl gad in practical preparedness.
Tho platoon at st. Johns will be the
frst o-vs1zation Of its kind in any
college or other institution in the
country Il Will be the second coll
leg aaeanzation 20 become an actual
par. q he National Guard of any
state aud consequently form second
Ime raj troops under the provi-
sIon 9f the Federal Militia Bill. The
first + unit of four troops Of Cavalry
at Norwich University, which is
part 3 me National Guard of YER
mont ln several institutions, notably
Virginia Military Institute and Culver
Academy. the military instructors are
officers ~ the Guard in the state in
which hey are situated.
/. may also be mentioned that the
matare gun company organized here
IS tie cond unit Of the kind attached
to- Nauonal Guard Regiment through
Iut ,n country. The only other one
is attached to one of the New York
Regiments. There are a few other
na.l,negu platoons, but no other
'u c3mpanies, according to the latest
which can be had on the
subj ct. Members of the local COM
uny are therefore connected with a
'ey special organization.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-10-25
Those Pantalettes Here
They Come TO Football Game.

At last, those pantal lstts have
reached Annapolis loff the stage).
Three pairs of them arrayed on the
extremities of three women, were
seen at the Naval Academy Saturday
afternoon at the football game be-
tween The Middies and Virginia Poly.
technic.
The pantalettes came from out Of
town. arrived IN an eight passenger
touring car and created more excite
ment than the game. Indeed, the wo-
men who wore them, rather their pedal
extremities, short skirts and ankles.
were the cynosurs Of all eyes.
Annapolis is becoming accustomed
to fur top trimmed shoes, and almost
knee length skirts on women on the
shady side OF forty. but psntaIettes are
still a novelty in our midst. :"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-10-25
For Hospital Benefit.

As next Satu rday is Hospital
Donation Day. Manager Lsndon of the
Palace has decided to give All receipts
over ana above the general average,
and the additional cost Of big feature
TO the Emer gency Hospital. The pic
ture to be shown is ''Vis Wireless. =
navy picture and a very strong sub
ject.
The hospital needs funds and Mana-
ger Landon's efforts to aid the worthy
cause should be appreciated.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-10-25
Two Buses Ordered
For West Shore Transit Co.

That the West Shore Transit Com
pany means business. with big B, is
made known through letter from the
Garford Philadelphia Truck Company,
who acknowledge order of same. 1t
is expected the busses will De deliver
ed here on November 10.
The West Shore Transit Company
has established an office at the Short
Line Station, Bladen street. first floor,
where Mr.. E. p. Lawson, manager, or
his assistant will attend to business
during office hours.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-10-25
FROST LIKE SNOW.
Ground Was Almost White and Foliage
Wilted.

Frost was so heavy yesterday morn
iug that Il looked almost like snow
upon the ground. In some places it
fingered until s O'Clock or later, until
the sun melted the frozen dew. The
lowest official temperature was 3s.
Ih, chilliness in the air helped TO
viii, 0owcrs and 10 give final turn to
leaves Of many trees. Overcoats and
turH We're worn on the street for the
drst time by msny. and those who
neglected them suffered. especially in
Oh morning.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-10-25
JOHNS LOSES
TO GETTYSBURG TEAM
Battlefield College Wins by Score
of Is to 0.
LOCAL COLLEGIANS CRIPPLED.
Saturdays Game However Marks Dis
tinct Improvement in Local
College Team.

st Johns was defeated on Saturday
by Gettysburg College is TO in
game played on the battlefield cam
pus The collegians were somewhat
crippled particularly in the absence of
Heise their collegian
Nevertheless. they played the finest
kind of football at times, notably in the
second and third quarters. in which
there was no scoring. Gettysburg had
very heavy team and played . strong
game IN fact, it is reported a, being
just as strong as Franklin AMI Mar
shall which defeated ST. Johns SO bad
ly two weeks ago
Saturdays game, therefore marks
distinct Improvement in St Johns
eleven. st Johns kicked of to the
50-yard line and Legore ran the ball
back 20 yards The team then got
down to real football and Gettysburg
succeeded in placing the pigsldn be-
hind the goal post before the end of
the first quarter Early made the
touchdown on n series OF line plunges
totaling four touchdowns Rowe as
sisted materially by HIS work In smash
ing the lne.
In the second and third quarters.
neither team scored, hut ST Johns
played by far the better ball. making
first downs in rapid succession They
were several times within easy reach
of the goal posts. but failed IN the final
punch. After they had worked a for
ward pass for fifteen or twenty yards,
the Gettysburg line would tighten and
prevent a score
In the fourth quarter Gettysburg
smashed the oposing line for first
downs repeatedly Early showed re-
markable ability i'm plunging Tor gains
Hoar also featured in lengthy gains on
end runs. and Rowe made substantial
advances through the line. In Sc
ries OF speed rushes Gettysburg sue
ceeded in scoring two touchdowns, but
Mccullough failed TO kick the goals
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-10-25
But Two Names On Blotter
AT Police Station Saturday Night.

An old offender, Harry Crutchley,
white, was arrested Saturday night
by Officer jackson charged with drunk
and dlsorderly conduct.
Crutehley had hearing before Jus.
tice Feldmeyer yesterday IT the Police
Station, and took an oath to swear off
for year. When sober the man is
said to be good citizen.
Benjamin Hebron was arrested by
Officer Freeman, Saturday night
charged with disorderiy conduct. lie
had hearing yesterday morning be-
fore Justice Feidmeyer and was fined
S5 and costs amounting to s6.75 which
ne paid and was dismissed
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-10-25
NAVY WILL TEACH DIVERS.
Training School to be Established at
Newport.

The Navy Department announced
Saturday that a training school for
divers will be established at the tor
pedo station at Newport. r. | The
Inspector of ordnance in charge at the
Newport station will act as director of
the diving school, while Gunner Still
son will be assistant.
Gunner Stillson is the navy diver
who this summer set new world $
record for deep sea diving at Homo
lulu. In connection with the efforts
to recover the submarine F-4 he dove
to depth of 2sS feet, distance
greatly in excess of the previous
worlds record
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-10-25
WATER WITCH DANCE TONIGHT
Firemen's Ball at City Assembly
Rooms.

All arrangements are completed for
the firemens bail to be given tonight
10y the Water Witch Hook ana Ladde r
Company at the City Assembly
Rooms.
The decorations are elaborate and
beautiful The committee mas spent
much time on the work. Music will
be furnished by an orchestra from
he Nava Academy band and al the
popular dances are down on the pro
gram.
Many tickets for the dance have been
sold and a good time is promised all
patrons who attend the Water Witch
Hook and Ladder Company's ball to-
night
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-10-25
SCARCITY OF CHESTNUTS
SAID TO BE DUE TO BLIGHT.
Many Chestnuts Hunters Disappointed

Many Ihestnuts Hunters Disappointed
This is the worst chestnut season
ever. For years there has not been
such dearth of ehestnuts as at the
present time.
Chestnut-hunting parties return
from trips to the woods and surround
ing country in disgust. Last year at
this season there was glut Of chest
nuts, but not so now. Some say il is
due TO the blight. chestnut trees being
afflicted with blight ,hls year through
out the country.
To whatever cause it may be attrib-
uted. certain it is there are no chest.
nuts this year when hitherto the woods
have been full of them.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-10-25

line in the third quarter, and Martin.
Miles and Westphal made up the re-
naming distance, Martin carrying the
ball over the line
The midshipmen did the best work Of
the same quarter. They carried the
ball to Virginias 5-yard line as time
was called,and pushed it over soon af-
ter the final period opened. Fishers
recovery of tumble put the Navy
team in a position 10 make its final
score. The lineup