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The midland journal., 1915-05-28
RURAL SCHOOL TERM
SHOULD Be EXTENDED
BY p. p. cIaxton,
U. 8. Commissioners OF Education.

In most States school days for
country children are fewer than for
city children The average length of
school teri In cities of the United
States is one hundred and eighty.
five days; in rural communities one
hundred and thirty-eight days, a diff.
ference of forty-seyen days. In some
States the difference is much greater
than this average. In many counties
the average length Of the rural
school term Is less than one hun
dred days, and in some districts 1t is
less.. On the other hand, in the
States Of California, New York and
Connecticut, the country schools are
in session one hundred and eighty
days in year, and in several other
States almost as long. The country
schools of Rhode Island are in ses-
sion one hundred and ninety, days in
year.
If all children are to have an equal
opportunity for education we must
even up the school terms of the
country and give to all country chill
dren at least as many days as are
now given to city children. One
hundred and eighty-five days OF
schooling a year for all children will
not. be too much. There are coun.
tries in which the schools. both for
city and country. are in session from
two hundred and twenty to two hun
dred and fifty days or more in the
year. American children need as
much education as those of any 9th.
er country. and this applies to the
rural as well as urban districts.
The midland journal., 1915-05-28
N AGRICULTURAL COUNCIL
BY T. N. Carver,


Professor Of Economies. Harvard University.
Every city has its chamber of com
merce or it's Board of Trade. The
purpose Of such an organization is
to study economic and business op-
portunities of the city and promote
enterprises which win help to build
the city. Does any one know OF a
good and sufficient reason why ev-
cry rural neighborhood ought not
have similar organization?
In Germany they already have such
organizations They are generally
called the .landwirthschaftsrath'' or
agricultural council. Some students
of the problem of rural organization
are strongly of the opinion that such
an agricultural council is necessary
before much can be done for the bet
tering Of rural credit or the market
ing of farm produce. There is no
object, for example, in having more
capital in q farming neighborhood
unless the farmers know without any
guess-work Just how to use that capi-
tai so as to increase the production
and the profit Of their farms. If all
the leading farmers of neighbor-
hood would lay their heads together
and talk over the situation and study
the opportunities for new investment,
they would be less likely to make
mistakes than If they work secretly
as separate individuals.
The midland journal., 1915-05-28
HOW SAVINGS GROW.
Ben FrarkIin's Proof That money 10
of Prolific Nature.v

Ben Franklin's Proof That nMoney 10
of Prolific Nature.T
After publishing his Poor Richards
Almanac for twenty-five years and
giving thirty-two years more as thrift
teacher Of his country Benjamin Frank
lin put into his will provision to dem
onstrate the power Of accumulated saw
ings.
To the cities of Boston and Philadel-
phia he left $4,000 each. The money
was to be put out at interest and al
lowed to accumulate for hundred
years At the end of that time, he fig
ured, each city ought to have $3.50, 900.
He directed that at the end of the hun
dred years $50O,000 should be invested
by each city lin public works which
may be of most general utility to the
Inhabitants" The rest should then be
put at interest for another hundred
years, when the accumulation should
be divided, one-quarter to the city and
three-quarters to the state.
When the first hundred years were
past Boston found that she had $663,
90 W ACI OlCO4I AIOAn Lie QIdnht1A
fund. Taking $500,O00, Boston estab-
lished training school for mechanics.
The remaining $163,923 was put out at
interest again.
Philadelphia's experience with the
original fund Of $1,000 was about the
same as Boston's.
Now, Franklin figured that at the
end of the second hundred years, when
the fund is to be distributed, each fund
ought to amount to about $20,000,0 900.
But Boston's fund at the end of the
first hundred years exceeded Frank
Inns estimate by $13.923 So here's
problem:
If Boston handles the fund as sue
cessfully in the second hundred years
as she did In the first how much in ex-
cess of $20,0OO,O00 will it be?
Franklin's demonstration was inn
pressive; $4,000 will go into $663, 1923
how many times? Nearly 1873 times.
Wasn't he amply justified when he
said, Money is of prolific nature"
What sort of demonstration can
you make ?-John Oskison in Chicago
News.
The midland journal., 1915-05-28

IL Took the Sting Out Of His oppo.
nent's FIorid Oratory.

nent's Florid Oratory.
A barrister who was possessed of an
abnormally loud voice was making an
eloquent address to jury. His case
was fairly strong; he was much in ear
nest, and his trumpet tones made the
rafters ring In hurricane Of sound
he closed his argument and sat down.
The jury looked serious and thought
full and were evidently much i'm
pressed The opposing barrister had a
face like hatchet and thin low voice
the exact opposite Of his learned
friend. When it became his turn to ad-
dress the jury he began:
~As listened to the rather thunder
Ous appeals Of my learned friend / re-
called fable which / heard In my
youth. A lion and an ass entered into
a compact to slay the beasts of the field
and share the spoil. They divided the
work; the ass was to go into the thicket
and bray and frighten the animals out,
while the lion was to lie in wait and
kill the fugitives as fast as they ap-
peared. Well, the ass sought the dark
est part of the jungle and, lifting up
his awful voice, brayed and brayed
and brayed. There never was heard
such fearful din.
'@rhe ass was quite intoxicated with
his own uproar and thought he'd re-
turn to see what the lion thought OF It.
With light heart he went back and
found the lion looking doubtfully about
him, pale in the face and trembling In
every limb. What do you think of that
for brayingy said the exultant ass.
Don't you think scared them? 2
Scared them? repeated the lion In san
agitated tone. Why, you'd have scared
me If didn't know you were jack
ASST London Graphic.
The midland journal., 1915-05-28
Feedino BY Law,

A law to punish by Imprisonment per-
sons found guilty Of overfeeding was
actually promulgated in France during
the reign of Charles TX. when the cost
of living reached an unconscionable
height It was then ordained that no
person should eat more than three
courses at meal, the amount to be
served at each course being also pre-
Bcribed. Heavy fines were imposed for
any breach Of this law.-Pall Mall
Gazette.
The midland journal., 1915-05-28
rha Rioht Place.

"Really, Kate" said the young man.
in considerable agitation, II am very
sorry / lost my head and kissed you. I
didn't think what was doing. It is a
sort Of temporary insanity in our fam
ily."
"Well, Roy."" replied the young WON
an, 'if you ever feel any more such at
tacks coming on you had better come
right here where your infirmity Is
known. and we will take care Of you." "
New York Times.
The midland journal., 1915-05-28
The Kings Of Denmark.

The dust of the Danish kings Is kept
in a great cathedral at Roslxilde, an old
town twenty miles from Copenhagen.
Every year the entire royal family al
ways pay visit to Roskilde in obe-
dience to an ancient custom. On one
Of the pillars are marks showing the
height Of Peter the Great, Nicholas, the
Iron Gear; Alexander III. Of Russia,
the king of England and many other
kings. The cathedral was built In the
eleventh century. 1t has two mighty
towers, which can be seen at long
distance. The oldest grave is that OF
King Harold l., who died In 987.
The midland journal., 1915-05-28

Without health, genuine joy is
impossible, without good digestion
and regular bowel movement you
cannot have health. Why neglect
keeping bowels open and risk be-
ing sick and ailingf You don't
have to. Take one small DIR.
Kings New Life Pill at night. in
the morning you will have a full,
free bowel movement and feel much
better. Helps your appetite and
digestion. Try one to night.
The midland journal., 1915-05-28
SICK Headaohe.

Mrs. A. L. Luckie, East Rochester. N.
Y. was victim of sick headache and de-
spondency, caused by badly weakened
and debilitated condition of her stomach.
when she began taking Chamberlain's
Tablets. She says. II found them pleas
ant to take, also mild and effective. Ii
few weeks time I was restored to my
former good health For sale by Eli T.
Reynolds, druggist.
The midland journal., 1915-05-28
WhoopIng Cough.

'About year ago my three bows had
whooping cough and found Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy the only one thai
would relieve their coughing and whoop-
ing spells. continued this treatment
and was surprised to find that il cured the
disease in very short fine" writes Mrs.
Archie Dalrymple, Crooksville, Ohio
For sale by Eli T. Reynolds, Druggis:.
The midland journal., 1915-05-28
EasiLx saan.

II don't believe that Jacks new
automobile has been any pleasure to
him.
"Why do you think that?"
''Well, he hasn't been arrested once
since he's been running it."-Baltimore
American.
The midland journal., 1915-05-28
rha niHaranoa.

Johnny = Father. what's the differ
ence between cannibals and Other
folks? Father Cannibals, my son, eat
their enemies; other people generally
go no further than to live on theiI
friends and relatives.-St Louis Post
Dispatch.
The midland journal., 1915-05-28
For a Torpid Liver.

81 have used Chamberlain's Tablets off
and on for the pat six years whenever
my liver shows signs of being in dis
ordered condition. They have always
acted quickly aud given me the desired
relief" writes Mrs. F. H. Trubus, Spring
ville,s N. Y. For sale by Eli T. Rey-
nolds. Druggist.
The midland journal., 1915-05-28
Their Relation.

'@The abbreviations of two Of the
states Of the Union ought to be very
close to each other in popular associa-
tion.''
''What are they?"
"Ill. and NJ. D."-Baltimore Ameri-
can.
The midland journal., 1915-05-28
Ahl The InvigOrating Whit OF
The Pine Forest.

How it cleans the throat and
head of its mucous ailments. 1t is
this spirit OF NeWness and Vigor
from the health giving Piney For
|ests brought back by DIR. BeIps
Pine Tar Honey. Antiseptic and
healing. Buy a bottle to-day
All Druggists, 25c.
The midland journal., 1915-05-28
To cooI oH.

'What has become Of that son of
yours who was going to set the world
on fire one of these days?"
"He has gone into the Ice business. !"
Boston Transcript.
The midland journal., 1915-05-28
lnvincible.

''What is triple alliance, Tommy ?"
"It's when pa an ma an the school
teacher agree that I ought to have a
lickin'." York Times.
The midland journal., 1915-05-28
ORPHANS COURT.

The Stated Meetings OF the Orphans
court OF Cecil county will be held on the
second Tuesday ofevery month. Executors
Administrators and Guardians, wanting
their vouchers few days before Court.
Test: THOS. B. MILLER, Register.
The midland journal., 1915-05-28
Notice.

All dumping of rubbish or other trespassing on
the farm OF the undersigned, Ftthout permission,
al6 WILLIAM NJ. POGUE
The midland journal., 1915-05-28
BUFFINGTON'S
w ANTS
Straw Hats
Oxfords and Pumps

To please the most fastidions in Canvass, G
and Patent Leathers Some with Rubber Sc
with Cloth Tops, in Black, Tan, Battleshp Gre
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-15

are forty eight miles Of railroad for
every 100 square miles of.lnnd. Saxony.
one or the German Kingdoms, ranks
heAt With thirty -four miles: Baden. n
grand duchy. about twenty-five and
one-hnlf miles. while all Germany Is
only nineteen miles. Great Britain ~
slightly more, 1913 miles.
Continuing this comparison. II Is re-
Hcaled that although the United states
as whole averages but little more
;han seven miles of railroad per 100
square miles of area. the state OF New
Jersey has nearly thirty and three
fourth miles. Massachusetts over TWEEN
y.six miles. Pennsylvania nearly
twenty five and three fourths miles,
Ohio nearly twenty-five and one-lalf
miles. AID Illinois nearly twenty one
and onc-half miles These figures sho,;
up well in comparison with most of the
European. countries excepting Re'yium
which Is small and densely populu cd
But oar country in its entirety ranks
much higher than Europe as to rail
road mileage w'th respect to popu-
latton. there being here Owe: twerty-
six miles per 10000 people, while there
1T is less than five miles per 10000
Yet. in spite OF this superiority, the
United states needs many more rail-
roads to develop it's great resources and
enable iis swelling population to real
ne the opportunities which nature puts
before them
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-15

transmit their observations direct TO
the trenches. but TO officers Of the in
fantry, and OF the guards in sheltered
positions behind the trenches. aud these
again send out their orders TO tho
trenches by telephone At no time are
these officers in danger. II fact which,
explains why t;crmany has officers TO
spare even yet for Austria and Tur-
key.
Not Ions npo German machine gun
tactics were puzzle to tho French
who took trench after trench In the
face OF violent firms. and still when
they entered the captured trenches
they found ncithc, Germans nor ma
chine guns were there. Later on Ger
man prisoners told the Russians that
the Gcrntans make use of auto ach,ne
gums. These are brought up during the
fight and placed i'm tho desired position
When IL becomes evident that the posi-
ton must be evacuated. the auto gun
ners rush off with their guns. firing
until the last moment The less men
the Germans have on n front the more
violent is their mitrai!leuSc fire Dur
ing important engagements the Ger
mans place their auto mitrailleuses In
triple rows and keep up an incess,nt
fire all night
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-15
WAR TRANSFORMS
ENTIRE NATION

continued from First rageD
teen divisions. This is an ndisputab BILE
fact. and the German losses were simply
enormous"
If General Joffre is saving with the
lives OF his men. the Germans on their
side are far more saving with the lives
OF their officers While the German
soldiers are driven into battle with an
utter disregard OF human lives. the Of
iccrs do not expose themselves to our
fire unless II Is absolutely inevitable.
All commands are given by telephones.
Of which there are several in each Ger
man trench The observers do not
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-15
MANY RICHM0NDERS BUY
LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMBERS

Recent purchasers Of licht-wcisht
siN-cNlindcr Chandler cars in Richmond.
a"e reported by \, Blcnner AS fol-
lows:
George Curry. manager American
locomotive Company; Robcr, L. Al
r"r" manager Texas oil Company;
TOM J hrl'"u. with Davenport & Co.
;. L.. Mcclellan, OF the Southern stock.
N"rds. i 9. Gill. secretary Baldwin G.
iiH"wn; Thomas G. Sydnor. Of Sytlnor
lump and Well Company: Simon
Hro"cll J. w. Carroll j. T. rarkin-
son. Garnctt Tabb. Of Travellers In
Suranc" Company. w. =. Allen. .. r.
NeiSi-e~, manager ~ Jefferson Hotel:
u; NJ. ';Hatamcy. president Of Ale
+1my UoN Factory. W. Fred Richard
son storage Warehouse and Thomas T..
Bryan. lawyer
ttenry Baskerville and family are
i'ur!nS the valley OF Virginia in their
weigh; siN-cylindc" Chandler car
They VIII spend some time at Hot
springs, Va, and White sulphur
Springs. w. Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-15
UNITED STATES BEATS
THE WHOLE ROUND WORLD
In the Matter OF Hallway Tr,cknIc
Uncle SUMS Country Holds the
Belt-FRcts mud Figures.

according to some figures that the
manufacturers Record worked out.
more than 81 per cent oc tho worid's
total OF railroad tracks are in the
urtted States. the aggregate bein" over
6S4.60o miles. of which this country has
about r25+.7o0 miles. these figures p.inE
up TO the end of the year 49,. as COM
piled ny tie Royal I'russia" Depart
ment Of Public Works, and recently
Dus hShed here by the Bureau of Rail
way News and Statistics at Chicago.
As last years construction In the
United States was only about l.500
miles, the total here is now approx
inlately 255.OO0 miles. this including
$50 miles of line i'm Alaska.
For some years GERMANY has heen
Keeping account Of ;lte growth OF rail
roads In the world. and the figures pre-
scented annually seem to H. generally
and rightfully regarded with respect
for while II is practically Impossible
to accumulate absolutely accurate
data conrcrnin. SO large subject. II
may be asserted that The statistics
given ar" rs accurate rs il is possible
TO have them.
Apparently all America looks alike
t" German eyes for the 'o'nl of rail.
road mileage on this side uf the At
lartic Is published as % North and
South America. viz: 355.467 miles; next
GENES Europe with oli,6ij miles. then
Asia with only 67.o5l niles Africa with
hut 2I.4I2 miles. and lastly Australia
with 21.959 miles Thus it will he
observed that the total Cor the United
States is 10000 mikes :;r.ulcr than
the total for all OF Europe. and more
over it is abcut "l:.na0 m.!rs greater
than the tots! Tor the ne Il LARGEST rail
road nation, Germany which has slight
~ less rbrn d0on., miles ,'onstruc-
ton q! railroads ia tn. 'rurll is an
nually from about $1,000 TO 1000
miles. the :irst figure being the tu,al
For 1919. one of the very poorest o..
years for railroad building.
Railroad mileage with respect to
area Is densest in Belgium. where there
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-15
Generator Wins Medal

Having Just won the sold medal at
inc Panama Pacific International EN-
position with. The. GeuaImotor. the start
iu= and lighting system for Ford cars,
IN" General Electric Company. through
its GENERAL distributors. A j. Picard
Co. announce for immediate dcliv-
cry tho New Series Gcncmotor
II iS credited with beng a vast i'm :
pr"vcm"nt over the original model in
40 particular features: q double point
80 contact relay and a flexible driv-
ln= oln'"n. These new improvements
'"r'''E the G"ncmotor in the hands o!
Nc novice against misuse. and make
sure long and continuous service.
TINS Is Inc second model OF the Gene
motor offered 30 thc public since Jan
nary j. ana points TO unusual ingenuity
ana asErvssIyencss on the part OF the
'ieneral Electric Company in the
starter field
In The clinton OF y. J. Picard the
Hfw Series Genemo;or viii antiquate
all previous starters for Ford cars
ana viii "a, once further s,in.ulai,
G"nemotor sales throughout tho world
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-15
HOLLAND MAY JOIN
IN GERMAN CAUSE

..s. CONTINUED from First PaHcD
danger of being betrayed by your al
lies. deserted by your friends and
crushed ny jealousy until the moment
comes whenNthere are only two alterna-
tives-to sacrifice your own nation or
break your word Acting contrary to
his own interests, n prince may grow
i'm virtue. but he certainly decreases in
power. a prince has to become used
to customs which sanctify fraud and
Elorify power. or his ncighborS will
take advantage of his honesty and look
upon his virtue as Il sign of weakness.
y prince must be guided only by what
makes for the happiness of his people.
II is at all times permitted 10 break
treaties, when an ally does not do his
duty. or when necessary 10 do SO to
prevent combinations. or when n
greater force compels you to do So
II princes duty is TO sacrifice him
self for his subjects. II is in even
higher degree his duty to break a
treaty the moment it becomes harm
full to their interests"
This was German moral at the time
of Frederick the Great as il is to-day
Harden has once more asserted his
hatred OF the hypocrisy with which Of
ficial Germany covers her criminal
actions.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-15
INDUSTRIAL OPPORTUNITIES

Town Of Statewide Claims to he at" In
Commercial Hnce In North Carolina.
trial development Is strongly set forth
in Il pamphlet recently issued by the
Chamber OF Commerce. Situated in the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-15
whnt 1. In An ohio Electric,

fcrhaps tho average observer will
admire the luxurious and comfortable
interior Of an ohio Electric. says Mr..
chase, OF the Ohio Electric Car Com
panN, without drawing upon the imasi.
nation 10 wonder about the labor and
material required TO upholstcr mod
orn electric
Many are surprised to learn that ft-
teen yards of ffty-s Inch inch whip
co'd is used in an ohio car. in addi-
ton 10 40 yards OF narrow laces
dozens OF cloth covered lacks. hundreds
OF cloth covered buttons and thou
sands OF common tackS And then
there is corrugated rubber mat on
the floor Ito keep out cold in winter
ana FOR use alone in wet weather. and
q soft carpet TO match upholstery laid
oyer the rubber mat; also silk cur
tains, duck Innings. springs. hair. etc.
MI upholstery materials for ono car
Weighing approximately Too pounds.
Every one Of the numerous ope:a-
lions. from cutting materials 10 adding
and finishing touches, must he done by
hand, in order TO obtain harmonious
lines with uniform padding. ana 20 in
sure work that will retain it's shape
ind"hn!tcly The genuine curlcd hair
nS"d i'm Ohio cars in connection with
cushion and lazy back springs. provide
unsurpassed riding comfort.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-15
EXTENSION PROGRAM
FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE

tConttnued from First Page.)
is said to be fostered by the old
Manchu unequal system 81 taxation
and TO be largely responsible for the
poverty OF the people TIL. revision OF
the customs tariff is also to be stronsl,
urged.
The program for mining development,
contmplntes encouragement through
protective laws and subsidies where
necessary. Respecting the establish
mcnt OF labor bureau II is stated
that only t%o-ntths OF the people OF
China have regular trades or profes-
Sions The bureau will give them an
opportunity to get regular employment
including work in government fac
tories. and at the same time native in
dustries will be developed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-15
CHEVROLET "FOUR-NINETY"
HAS ARRIVED IN RICHMOND
Ihfficuit Tnnk of building Satisfactory
Chr for $40 IL Accomplished
After Two Years study.

In this day OF great production and
corresponding reduction OF pr'ceS
only n very extraordinary ear could
produce the sensation which followed
the ARRIVAL in Richmond Of the chev
rolet -four ninety As far az style.
class aud power are concerned. IL would
seem to belong III the $3.50 class.
As Mr. l'urant president OF the
Chevrolet Company. tcrScly puts IL:
TO build "a satisfactory car to sell
for $1,000 is not a difficult task. To
build a satisfactory ear to sell for
siaO is quite AN undertaking Cars
ordinarily sold for $500 are not salts
factory because they are built III cnor-
nous quantities anG under great pres
sure. lacking refinement OF detail
which. regardless OF price. is now re-
auircd in every automobile"
Here at least is hVc-passcngcr
touring car. complete III equipment,
with points that lend refinement and
arc cause Of pride to the owner
io3-inch wheel base, twenty horse
power. with ample power FOR hill
climbing and good for iit,y miles an
hour.
Mhe,e vanadium and nickel steel are
best. YOU ind these materials. The
weight is only l.7oo pounds, which
means tire economy ana also gasoline
economy The four ninety" Is good
for twenty -four miles I" the gallon OF
i;a# any day H. the Year
The 'tour-ntncty' i as easy riding
as "a Pullman palace car. due TO the
shock absorbing springs. with rein
forced top and bottom OF center leaf
patented
All the way through the four
ninety is a worthy product OF its de-
s!Encrs. the climax OF two years
study and effort ON the part OF w. {.
Durant, Arthur Mason, y. I. stuart.
John Trumblc. Fred HohcnsCe and
others OF the famous Chevrolet organ
ization.
Already the King & Wright Company
- hcsiegeG with inquiries about this
latest addition to their string OF auto
mobile "hlue-ribbon winners