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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-04-09
THE GALA AND IT'S CULTURE
Hy BEssIE l. PUTNAM.

Rich soil, moisture, warmth, and
sunshine are the key notes to success
with the Gala. 1t can-yes be
made to bloom in winter without much
sunshine If the other essentials are
supplied.
II wanted for winter blooming it is
best to let it rest In summer. turning
the pot ON Its side, in some .out of the
way corner. Repot in September, I'LL
ing in layer Of charcoal for drainage
and food.
Over this put layer of manure well
rotted. and finish with rich compost.
Water sparingly until growth COM
mences, and then the water can hardly
be supplied too freely.
Always use warm water. The roots
win enjoy 1t quite hot, but this is
death to the stem. Some place q ring
Of tin around the base Of the stem.
pressing it down an inch into the
soil. With this protection the hot
water can be freely used.
Bottom heat may also be supplied
by placing the pot on hot brick. By
keeping 9 pair of bricks for this pur-
pose and alternating every IL hours
the buds can be forced more freely.
Give liquid manure once or twice q
week. gradually increasing the dose as
the plant seems to thrive.
Rout the red spider by spraying
with cold water, and the scale with
sOapsuds.
When two leaves appear successive
~ from the same stalk. watch for a
bud next. Others will succeed 1t
through the winter if the treatment
outlined is adhered to. Bottom heat,
moisture, and all the sunshine possi-
BILE are the best incentives to growth.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-04-09
ExCLUSlvENESS ATT NEWPORT
Bottle Of 5uruundy Was Served Lying
on It's Side ia Basket Because II
Was Sc Young.


William Dean Howells, the novelist,
said at dinner, apropos of q declara-
ton that Newport was no longer suf-
flciently exclusive for the American
aristocrat
after all. the American aristocrat
is very young. isn't he? Only a gen
GRAFTON or so ago he was peddling
clocks or hoeing corn, en-? The Ameri-
can aristocrat makes me smile.
HE reminds me. rather Of the bottle
of burgundy at the half dollar table
d'hpte.
/ 4 two men. you know, were dining at
this table d'hote and, to round out
their dinner, they ordered bottle Of
burgundy. It came, like all wines
that throw of a sediment. lying on its
side in a wicker basket. or cradle
'sThe first man said, as the waiter
carefully filed their glasses:
why is this served in cradle, do
you known
1.-THE second man took sip Of the
burgundy. shuddered slightly and an.
swered:
Because it is SO young"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-04-09
BREAKING THE NEWS GENTLY
Liverpool Man Exceedingly Careful
That He Should Not Shock the
Nerves OF His Friend.

In Liverpool there Is man, writes
a contributor to Pears0n's Weekly.
who is famous for his calmness on
every occasion. One day he strVlled
leisurely into the Office of q friend.
'.Tve just had chat with your
wife," he began.
why. / didn't know she was fn
town"
aOh. she wasn't in town." replied
the other. Il called at your house."
Il didn't know she was receiving.to.
day." said the husband. with some sur
prise. Il thought she had q head
ache
.She didn't mention it to me-" said
the calm man. There was quite q
crowd at the house."
"A crowd." echoed the husband.
"Yes." went on the calm man. "They
came with the fire engine"
AThe fire engine!" gasped the hus-
band.
"Oh, it's all right" went on the calm
man. ITS all out now. 1t wasn't
much Of a fire, but / thought you'd
like to know Of it."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-04-09

which has been poured boiling not
over the cocoanut and squeezed
through cheese cloth. sweeten and
add salt and cook until the rice Is
tender and has absorbed all the milk.
Serve this well busted with cinnamon
This is the typical Porto Rican dish
which is so well enjoyed The cocoa
nut may be used with chopped apple,
a bit of parsley and peppers chopped
a dash of onion juice and French
dressing and makes most acceptable
salad.
Swedish Leutfish. Saw the dry cod
fish that comes from Sweden in pieces
and soak in water for four days.
changing the water every day. Take
piece OF slaked lime and rub little
on both sides Of each piece of fish. To
each three pounds of fish allow one
pound of washing soda. cover the fish
with water and the soda that have
been boiled and cooled. If the water
Is put on hot 1t will blacken the fish
Cover the fish with this and let stand
four days in stone crock. Then take
out, changing the water three times
day, until ready to cook. Cook in
sailed water twenty minutes and serve
with a drawn butter sauce, seasoned
with mustard. The fish is light and
delicate with the treatment and is
considered a great delicacy by those
who take the time to prepare it
property.
Stuffed Onions (ltaiian).-Parboil
good sized onions and stuff the centers
which are removed. chopping and
adding four tablespoonfuls of -four,
four eggs. Glove of garlic, chopped;
4 half cupful Of grated cheese. butter,
salt ana pepper Mix well and fill a
half dozen onions with the mixture
after 1t is well blended Bake until
well heated through,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-04-09
SOME HARD KNOCKS
Woman Gets Rid Of "coffee Habit"

The Injurious action OF coffee on the
hearts Of many persons is well known
by physicians to be caused by caffeine.
This is the drug found by chemists In
coffee and tea. 50
A woman suffered q long time with
severe heart trouble and finally her
doctor told her she must give up cot
fee. as that was the principal cause OF
the trouble She writes:
"My heart was so weak it could not
do its work properly. My husband
would sometimes have to carry me
from the table, and 1t would seem that
would never breathe again.
''The doctor told me that coffee was
causing the weakness of my heart He
said must stop It, but It seemed
could not give 1t up until I was down
In bed with nervous prostration.
'F'or eleven weeks lay there and
suffered. Finally husband brought
home some Postum and / quit coffee
and started new and right. Slowly ]
got well. Now do not have any head
aches, nor those spells with weak
ue8TL we KNOW II II EOHtum tu1e
helped me. The DR.. said the other
day: 4 never thought you would be
what you are I used to weigh 81
pounds and now 1 weigh 1853.
Postum has done much for me and
I would not go back to coffee again.
for I believe 1t would kill me If kept
at It. Postum must be prepared 40
cording to directions on pkg, then It
has a rich flavor and with cream ID
fine"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek. Mich. Read '@The Road to Well
ville.1 in pkgs.
Postum comes in two forms:
Regular Postum - must be well
boiled. 15c and Csc packages.
instant Postum-is soluble pow
der. A teaspoonful dissolves quickly
in q cup OF hot water and. with cream
and sugar, makes delicious beverage
Instantly. zoe and Soc tins.
Both kinds are equally delicious and
cost per cup about the same.
There's Reason for Postum
sold by Grocers
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-04-09
ASHES DISCOURAGE BUGS

Especially among asters ] find
great value in ashes. containing as
they do phosphates which tend toward
sweetening the soil. No parasite win
contentedly find courage to live in or
enter euch an unpleasant soil home.
Ashes are also beneficial in strength
ening and stiftening stalks and for
this reason advocate them for gladi-
olus beds-but not mixed with ma.
nure as some might do-rather strewn
over the surface soil after fertilizers
have been well worked In. When thus
treated they seem to release the am.
monia Of the fertilizer, relieving it of
its most valuable properties.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-04-09
GUEST EXPECTED TOO MUCH
Should Not Have Expected Bull Fight
for e He Was Paying for
First-class Room.

J. Wade McGrath. one of the promi-
nent hotel men in New York, used to
be behind the desks in several Ohio
hotels before he became manager Of
the Hotel Hargrave. In one hotel near
Cleveland one of bis assistants showed
an absolute displeasure for anything
that looked like work. @
One night guest called up and in
an angry voice said: There are a
couple of mice fighting up here!"
stWhat room have you?" inquired
the assistant ianguidly. sa
He was told and then he inquired:
What are you paying for it,"
1.-TWO dollars" was the reply.
well. what do you expect for two
dolIars--a bull hght?"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-04-09
NekAs- 1k~,es.eN-
Insult 70 the See.

An insult to the bee is to use the
name To- denote crazy or erratic per-
son, as the bee is possibly the most
methocscal OF all insects. with the
possible exception of the ant There
fore the expression He has bees In
his bonnet" is an offensive phrase ex-
cept that it may mean a buzzing in
the head. such as president and other
political aspirants are said to be at
ficted with. .She's whites crack
Drained and has bee in her head"
was not worthy Of Walter Scott
though II Is his.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-04-09
Advanced ideas.

81 understood that you were strong
ly In favor Of adyanced IDEAS"
81 am replied Senator Sorghum.
Didn't you observe the interest |
took in some OF those appropriation
ihills?" So
but how do you they apply to the
advancement Of 1earningf"
stThey don't. They apply to the adj
vancement of money to my constitu,
ents."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-04-09
In Better Shane.

A tourist once happened tomeet the
usual oldest inhabitant" Of q village.
In the course of conversation he
asked the ancient his age. a
81 be just one hundred was the re-
ply.
well. / doubt il youth see another
hundred years." said the tourist. trying
to make conversation.
Il don't know SO much about that.
master" was the hopeful response Il
be stronger now than when started
IN my first hundred"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-04-09

Jack" said the young wife after
she had just danced with her hus.
band. you've certainly improved won.
derfully In your dancing. Don't YOU
remember how frightfully you used to
tear my dresses?"
"Yes.c replied Jack. Il wasn't buy.
ing them then"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-04-09

water and when soft add a fourth of
cup of boiling water Add to the
ham. when well mixed. half cupful
Of heavy cream. beaten stiff. Turn
into a mold, chill and serve. garDished
with horseradish, mixed with cream
and seasoned with salt, cayenne and
a dash OF mustard.
6arbecued Hant.-Wipe two thin
slices of ham and cut OFF the outside
layer of fat. Cover with lukewarm
water and let stand an hour. Drain.
wipe and put into hot pan to brown
on both sides. Remove to the pan
and try out the fat in the pan, add
three tablespoonfuls of vinegar, mixed
with one teaspoonful of mustard. one
half teaspoonful of sugar and few
dashes of paprika. When well heated
pour over the ham.
Chicken With curried Rice.--Cook
chicken in boiling water with slice
OF onion until tender. Drain and
brown the chicken in hot fat. Cook
rice in some of the broth until soft.
ada three tablespoonfuis of -four and
butter cooked together which have
been mixed with one and half cup
fuls OF broth. salt and curry powder
to taste. Serve the chicken surrounded
by the seasoned rice
Meek Angel cake.-Mix and sift one
cupfnl of fine granulated sugar one
and q, third cupfuls OF, -four. three tea
spoonfuls of baking powder and a
third Of teaspoonful of salt. Pour on
gradually, stirring constantly, two
thirds Of cupful Of scalded milk. Fold
in the whites Of two eggs beaten stir
and bake in an angel-food pan forty
FIVE minutes. Spread with confec-
TONERS frosting.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-04-09
Heartleas kloax.

my wife gave a reception yester.
day.
did you attend?"
Eyes. I played a practical joke on
her. got in line where she was re-
ceiving and before she knew it she
was smiling and saying she was glad
to. see me-for the first time in three
years"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-04-09
Eaaler EmnIoYment.

II understand" said the letter car
riev. that some of those ancients did
an their writing on rocks and bricks"
es," replied the professor"
well, these times have their disad-
vantages. But I'd rather be letter
carrier now than then"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-04-09
Explalned.

II don't understand this picture, Mr..
Dauber," said Mr.. Hibrow. There ID
nothing to it but man wearing blue
suit and a cap. and you have named
the picture sFriendless.' Who is this
man, and why is the picture named
.FrieRdless?'
THAT" replied the artist, '.repre.
SCENTS an umpire after the home team
has lost close game"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-04-09
Horea and cluba.

"Men should not go to clubs and
spend their time in political discus
slons," said the energetic woman.
as that what men go to clubs forf''
exclaimed the observant girl Il
thought 1t was to be able to avoid
hearing discussion OF the latest poiit-
fcal topics at home"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-04-09
The Limits Above.

Nothing that art can do rivals the
works OF nature" said the enthusiastic
youth. what could be more beautiful
than the consultations e.
''They arespretty." assented the un-
imaginative girl. "And yet, do you
honestly think that d constellation
gets to the popular intelligence like a
good, snappy electric light sign?"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-04-09
PerfectIx Tane.

@Wombat used to be great outdoor
man and all around sport. Is he recon
ciled to married life?"
Il think so. called on him re-
Gently and found him sitting ashes
with an old tennis racket"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-04-09
THE PERENNIAL FLOWER BED
ey JuLRg ADAMS POWELL

BY JUEtE ADAMS POWELL.
Last month we talked about the
hardy bulbs. This month we are go
ing to make flower border of peren-
NAL plants, plants which SOW their
own seed and of plants that are bien-
malls. and we are going to buy or beg
them all.
Suppose we have q border from
twenty to forty feet in length and from
six to fifteen feet in depth. Or to fit
our estates" our border can be made
much larger or very much smaller.
A border planted by q woman should
not be over. twenty by eight feet In
size. for If she did all the work ex-
cept the heavy digging. it might not
be possible for her to give a larger
one the right and necessary care.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-04-09
His counter.T.hrust.

The Other Sides Counsel, fercely
II suppose you were brought up to
tell the truth?
The Goaded Witness-No. wasn't.
The Lawyer-Not brought up to tell
the truth? What do you mean by
that?
The Witness My folks intended me
for a lawyer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-04-09
Where tle KlIIed Them.

Church-You say he. has killed his
man?
Gotham-Why. a dozen Of 'em.
~'How do you know?"
-T've seen him."
<sWhere?"
Elm the movies"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-04-09
Mnnex anirited Away,

''EIow did Jones come to lose his
money!" asked the Old Fogy.
ut was spirited away" replied the
Crouch.
"What do you mean?" asked the
Old Fogy.
"He spent it on booze" replied the
Crouch. q
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-04-09
cautlon.

rYou never complain OF the food any
more, !" said the young married woman.
I'm afraid Of showing my igno-
rance" replied her husband. when
ever taste something that seems par
aicularly queer / take 1t for granted
chat Il Is some new kind Of salad. =
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-04-09
Riuht In tlis Line.

Tramp Please, mum. dye wanter
buy anything in my line?
Housekeeper Your line, Ell? You
don't mean to say you are trying to
earn honest living at last9
"Yes'm."
"well. declare! What are you sell.
mgr
DOG chains, num-"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-04-09
STOP RAPID ToP GR0WrH

If plant Is growing too tail and
lanky. land nearly all want toy. nip
on the tip of each branch. This checks
growth, forces the strength into the
bark and win keep your plant in q
more compact form.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-04-09
Possible Reason.

IL don't understand woman getting
a divorce Immediately after the honey
moon ended
perhaps her husband spent all his
money on tho wedding trip"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-04-09
oypsles Study the Law.

Burglar Bill These gypsies don't
know anything. One of 'em told Cory
Gus that he'd die on the gallows.
Dynamite Danr--Well. didn't heg
Burglar Nav: he died OF old
Mwe while waitin' fog a new trial.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-04-09

The ice cream consumption of the
United States is, estimated at i've
quarts per capita annually
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-04-09

busy housewife IN pre-
pairing her daily menu to
make every bit of food
serve its purpose.
Ham Mousse. - Finely
chop two cupfuls of cold
boiled ham. Pound in a
mortar until fine and
smooth, adding two tea
spoonfuls OF gelatin in
!, eou~kh ~ = c,,r, ,f nnld
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-04-09

eyes and let II uTdIH IMtU
a cup. With a sharp
knife remove all the
brown peel from the nut
and CRATE it on a coarse
crater. Take a cupful Of
rice and cook in the CO.
eoanlt milk with twice
the quantity of water
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-04-09

When prohibitionists have banquets
they are supposed to eat the toasts,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-04-09

Chickens come home to roost. and
promissory note always displays the
same tendency.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-04-09

She dresses aye sac clean and neat.
Bath decent and genteel
And then there's something in her gait
Makes ony dress look weel.
BURNS
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-04-09
FAvoRlrE DISHES.

Take fresh cocoanut. break it. saw
ing the milk by opening one of the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-04-09
TEMPTING DISHES.

The following dishes are not com
mon and may be suggestive to the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-04-09

She-Yes, this is the first time }
have been in love, but
He-But what?
She-It's SO nice that hope It won't
be the last.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-21

5000 pouncs of fresh horne made candy; made ty Bettis, the man that knows how, at Bobbitt and Dancy
 on Main street n12-19-5t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-21
FAITH NEWS ITEMS.

Faith, Dec. 20.-The first match gam Of bask tball of tne season in which the Faith High sehcol team played took place here Saturday, hen the Randall five was defeated by score of IT to :. Tae visiting team displayed class anG was assist d by Douglas Hankin3 Of the Mon- ,icello clubs, who is considered one of the fastest forwards .n the state. Hankins' speed was offset by the work of Frank Huselton who checked the speed artist at every turn. Another feature was tie goal pitch ing of I4Cuie Eaton, who made ten of the 17 points. The Fifth team was ou weighed 20 pounds per man. Pref. o. H. Taylor has deve ,oped a classy squad, and he expects win many more games before the season ends. Leslie Helvie being ill, Oliver Husel- ton was substituted. the players being: Faith-LoGie Eaton cente'; Frank Huselton, guard, Oliver Hu - elton, guard; Chester li'se' n, fHr- ward; Howard Clay, forward. Ran- dall-Vaughn Dixon, center; Chest'~ Coats guard; Elmer OKelly, guard; Chester Oks, forward; Douglas Han kins, forward.
 Prof. and Mrs. o. N. Taylor enter tained his pupils at the Taylor home Friday evening. Nine of the pupils were present. and every one enjoyed the evening immensely.
 Miss Malinda Mitcham and Walter Johnson were married at the home of the bride, near Sulphur Springs, on Thursday.
 J. T. Herr and son. Wesley, made a trip to Pine Bluff Monday.
 Mrs. Fl. E. Helvie and son, Ross, visited Pine Bluff Wednesday,.
 Mrs. o. H. Taylor was a visitor to Pine Bluff Wednesday.
 Henry Herr, William Hensel an1 Leslie Helvie spent Thursday night ir Pine Bluff.
 T. A. Sims spent the weekend with his family in Pine Bluff.
 Miss Grace Steed spent Saturday and Sunday with her mother, Mrs. J. H. Steed.
 Miss Ruby Griffin of Rome was the guest of her sister, Mrs. c. c. Caddy. Saturday.
 Rev. Hall fill:d his regular ap- pointment at the Drake Memoria! church Sunday.
 Wesley Herr and MT. and Mrs. s. H. Wilson went to Sulphur Springs Sunday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-21
L c A L.
WINDOW GLASS

Baughman Cabinet Shop. Phone 1247.
 why encounter fatigue and disap- pointmen.s hunting your wants In person, when The Graphic "ciassifisd" sAs will do tho work battery tt
 You can make your choice in the quiet of your home or office, by hav- ing Graphic "classified" ads briag applicants and applications to you. If "A Hoosier cabinet. A Duntley cleaner, a Macey book case, or any one of a thousand other useful gifts at Reap & Crawfords. tf
 It is our aim to please you in the smalles detail: American-Excel- sior Laundry Co, phone 146. If
 You can make your choice In the quiet of your home or office, by hav- ing Gral hic Classified" ads bring ap- plicants and applications to you. If
 Just received, one carload extra fine Missouri mules. Also carload of mares. Prices right. Berlin Bros. 12-3-1m
 Call the New Wood Yari for any kind of wood, dry or rreen, oak or pine, cut to order. 241S w. 18th, Ihone 1164, Cotton Belt wood Yard.
 12-9-1m With less than three weeks to work, and a number Of the contes- tants in the Suite Contest with practically the same standing, they all have excellent opportunity of winning. Reap & Crawford Furn. Go. UT The Hoosier took the highest prize at San Francisco Exposition as 1t always does. Get one for wife's Xmas present, CT Macey book case, with the door that never sticks. Reap & Crawford Furn. tf ,t=s-Let us wash your blankets. we know how. American Excelsior Laundry Co.,. phone 146. If Ask our drivers about launder- ing your rag rugs, any size, Amer ican-Excelsior Laundry Co.,, phone 146. t Our Press Process is unexcelled. American-E Excelsior Laundry com pany. phone 146. tf We have never and will never sacrifice quality for price. Quality goods are always worth the money. Our store is quality store. Reap & Crawford. tf -Beetis home made candy for Christmas in one, two, three and five pound boxes, 13O Main street. 12-19-5t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-21

91. sE
 2s-Telephone 6S for a box of Bettis home made candy. the best ever, al Bobbitt 5& Dancy. ' 12-19-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-21
GARAGE.

We store, repair, wash and polish your car; all repair work guaranteed to be satisfactory. THOMPSON''S GARAGE, Wilbur White, manager, Ill Main street, phone 2O4S. 12-10-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-21
ROYAL -ARelEsMA ASONS ELECT. A. H. n. Perkins Becomes High Priest
 of Lafayette Lodge.

Lafayette Royal Arch chapter of Masons, in regular session last night. elected the following officers to serve during the ensuing year:
 A. H. D. Perkins, high priest; c. A. Gordon, king; s. J. McCarra, scribe; H. B. Strange. secretary; A. R. Coop CT, secretary.
 The other officers will be appointed by the grand council in time for for mai installation in January.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-21
RUB-M TBSEv1

Will cure your Rheumatism Neuralgia, Headaches, Cramps, Collie, Sprains, Bruises, Cuts and Burns, Old Sores, Stings of Insects Etc. Antiseptic Anodyne, used in formally and externally Price 25c
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-21
RECOMMENDED FOR GROUP.

W. c. Allen, Boseley, Mo-, says: "I have raised family of four children and used Foley's Honey and Tar with all of them. find it the best cough and croup medicine I ever used. used it for eight or ten years aud can recommend it for croup." Same satis- factory results for coughs and colds Mann Pharmacy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-21
NOTICE.

Effective at once, we beg to advise our friends and patrons that as we have no collector we will sell meal and hulls for spot cash only at the mill. Nothing else to be charged
 UNION SEED & FERTILIZER CO.,,
 Pine Bluff, Ark. 11-24-tf