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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-24
French and Russians RepuIsed.


Berlin.--An attack made by French
troops on the village Of Vaux, north
east of Verdun, was repulsed with
heavy losses, the War Office an
nounced
The violent attacks of the Russians
in the Lake region on the northern
part of the eastern front were con-
timed The Russians charged re-
peatedly with strong forces, but were
beaten back with large losses. The
official statement follows:
Western front-Favored by good
conditions for observation. there was
very pronounced activity on the part
of artillery and aeroplanes on both
sides. In the Mouse sector and in the
plain of the Woevre, artillery engage
nents continued to be especially vio-
lent.
''To prevent us from pushing our
lines farther forward toward the de-
fensiye positions of the enemy In the
neighborhood of Fort Douaumont and
the village Of Vaux, the French de-
Iivered fruitless attack with parts
of division recently brought up
against the village of Vaux They
were repulsed with heavy losses
Tells OF Aerial Battles.
SIN an aerial battle Lieut. Baron
Won Althaus brought down his fourth
aeroplane over enemy lines west Of
Lihons, while Lieut.. Boelke brought
Nrx.1n b;o txuoIffb ,noohi,a ovor fhn
forest of FORCES. The enemy lost
three other aeroplanes. one in an aerial
encounter near Cuisy. west Of the
forest Of FORCES, and two others from
the FIRE Of our anti-aircraft guns. One
of the latter crashed to the earth in
flames near Rheims; the other, turn
ing over repeatedly, fell In the neigh
borhood of Sapt de Barde. behind the
enemy's lines"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-24
aBoY" MAYOR REELECTED.
J. W. Ferguson Chosen At smlthsburs
For Tenth Term.

Hagerstown. Md--John w. Fergu.
son, known as the ''boy" mayor. was
reelected Mayor Of Smithsburg with.
out opposition. This makes his tenth
consecutive election. He was only "a
years old when he ran the first time.
Hubert Koontz was elected Assistant
Mayor and Preston S. vogie. William
Hollingsworth and Frank Elmer Harne
Commissioners.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-24
Barred Out.

Husband Have you called upon
those new people yet?
Wife No, we can't associate with
them. was saved from doing it in
the nick Of time.
Husband What happened?
Wife Why, by the merest accident
/ heard that they run an open car all
winter. Judge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-24
Easy Victim.

You seem to be in melancholy
mood this morning
Yes, I've been thinking about the
thousands of poor fellows being killed
In Europe"
Still, that isn't your fault
Il know it, but you see, / don't own
any war stocks and there is nothing
to prevent my yielding to acute de-
preston =
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-24
FIGHT WITH
LIQUID FIRE
Germans Lose Heavily West Of
Meuse. Paris Reports.
SLIGHT GERMAN PROGRESS
French Attacks on Village OF vaux
and Russian Assaults In EAST Re-
pulsed, Berlin states-TelI
OF Aerial Battles.

Paris. Another powerful German
attack, this time between Avocourt
and Maiancourt, west of the Mouse, re-
suited in heavy losses to the Germans.
according to the official communica-
ton issued by the French War ONCE.
A fresh division brought UP from q
distant point was used in this opera
ton, which was characterized by the
employment Of jets Of liquid fame. At
one point, east of the Malancourt
wood, the Germans made some slight
progress.
The text of the statement follows:
~Tn the Argonne our artillery de-
stroyed German trenches to the north
east of Four de Paris and Haute Chew
auchee. The Smelling OF German works
was followed by the emission Of con-
siderable sulphurous vapors, indicat-
ing that reservoirs we're destroyed by
our shells.
1--WE energetically bombarded the
sector OF Avocourt- M alancourt and dis
posed of groups of the enemy reported
assembling to the north Of the Mont
faucon wood.
Attack OF Great Violence.
West Of the Mouse the Germans In
the course of the day, after an intense
bombardment with shells Of large cali
bre, made an attempt to enlarge their
front. An attack by a fresh enemy
division recently brought UP from
point remote from the front was d.
rected at great violence and attended
by the use of jets of liquid flame.
against our positions between Avo-
court and Malancourt.
sour barrier fire and the FIRE of our
machine guns and infantry inflicted
heavy losses on the enemy and broke
down the effort of the assailants. who
were able to make only slight progress
at a point in the eastern part Of the
Malancourt wood
"a violent bombardment also oc-
CURED at Hill 304 and in the region
Of the Bots Bourrus.
East Of the Meuse and In the
Woeyre artillery activity has been
intermittent.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-24
Nlnetx-Year.oId rree Rears.

Apples plucked from the oldest APP
pie tree on the Pacific coast, in Van
couver Barracks. have been sent 70
the department of agriculture by a.
A. Gutenberg, ex-horticulture inspect
or of that district This famous tree
Is almost ninety years old and pro
duced fair crop of apples last year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-24
A Question.

.'This is the goth Of February. isn't
str
1T is
There's one thing can't figure
out"
What is it?"
Where was / this day year ago,
and what was / doing?'
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-24

How to Talk to the Wounded.
What the boches can't stand. you
know, ma'am, is cold steel"
YES, suppose it gets cry cold
this time of the year. London Punch
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-24

Use Murine after Exposure IN Cold,
Cutting Winds and Dust. 1t Restores.
Refreshes and Promotes Eye Health.
Good for all Eyes that Need Care.
Murine Eye Remedy Co, Chicago.
Sends Eye Book ON request.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-24

Even the man who is tired of this
world is seldom in hurry to move on
to the next
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-24

There are more than 1000 men in
Paris who are blind as result of In
5urtss sustained in the war.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-24

To keep clean and healthy take DR..
Rierce's Pleasant Pellets. They regulate
liver, bowels and stomaeh.--Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-24
SUNDAYS Lash
MADE men VINCE
Many Overcome at Tabernacle
As He DenOunCes Sin.
HUNDREDS HIT THE TRAIL

Picture Makes Big Audience Vince.
Hurled Epigrams Like schrapnei
Into the Bulk or His Listen
ers-Day One OF Results.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-24

However. many OF US are for any
brand Of reform that's fashionable.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-24
TROOPS SENT TO PINTO, TEXAS
Movements OF MexIcans Across aor.
der Alarm Americans.

Movements OF MexIcans Across sor.
der Alarm Americans.
Del Rio, Texas.-One hundred and
fifty Mexicans, who organized across
the border from Pinto. 20 miles east
Of here, have moved inland. according
to word reaching here. American
guards have been redoubled along that
section of the border A detachment
of United States troops was sent to
the scene.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-24

A mule has one admirable trait; he
refuses to stand for f1attery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-24
CertQin-teed
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Each of the Generals mills advanageousy located
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Expert chemists mill employed select and blend the
asphas and every roll of CERTAINTEED is made under
their watchful care.
CERTAINTEED the dryng-out process destructive
ordinary roofing because the felt thoroughly saturated with
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-24

Women never criticize the gramma,
of men who pay them compliments
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-24

said, s'your arms will be 80 stiff you
couldn't reach into them anyway You
needn't bother about not being able
to take silver and gold along with
you; 1t would melt anyway"
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-09-19

The bursting of throttle valve at the central hoist of the Treadwell company permitted the escaping steam to blow off several sections of the roof of the building.
 Dave Petree has purchased the stock of the Barthel estate in the Barthel Brewing Company at Fair banks, and now owns practically all of the stock of the company.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-09-19

Albert Watson will leave Tuesday morning for the fishing camp on Pill grim river. Will leave every Tuesday and Friday for the camp. Information can be secured at Streeten's office.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-09-19

Dick Creighton, who was shot by his partner, Louis Goyette at Skoog- ey Gulch, near Fairbanks recently, has so far recovered as to be able to leave the hospital.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-09-19

kaltag Nicolai was indicted by the grand jury at Ruby for killing his wife by beating her to death
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-09-19

was held to the grand jury at Fair banks under bonds of s5,0OO. He raised the bond and is now at liberty.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-09-19

The Anchorage Times states that one of the vital needs of that town is adequate docking facilities.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-09-19

The steamer Admiral Evans recent ly brought cargo of 50 tons of Katch- emak bay coal to Seward.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-09-19

J. D. Meenach the well known Al aska mining man, has taken up a home stead in the Matanuska valley.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-09-19
ALASKA
 NOTES

The work of clearing the townsite Ut the new railroad town of Nenana . has commenced.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-09-19

Bill sherman and Forty-M Mile smith are planning the erection of saw mill at Mile 24 on the government railroad.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-09-19

Louis Golette, "Black Louiie,' who shot his partner Dick Creighton, at Skoogey gulch recently, and who gave himself up to the authorities after re-
 maining in hiding for several days,
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-09-19

6ole\ M.J.E VoS.A0\HD)A tight t {|z||||||||||l |i||||||Z| :. :: :: :: ;:
 WHAI'lA flav, ALASKA
 NOTES The work of clearing the townsite Ut the new railroad town of Nenana has commenced.
 kaltag Nicolai was indicted by the grand jury at Ruby for killing his wife by beating her to death.
 The Anchorage Times states that one of the vital needs of that town is adequate docking facilities.
 The steamer Admiral Evans recent ly brought a cargo of 50 tons of Katch- emak bay coal to Seward.
 J. D. Meenach, the well known All aska mining man, has taken up a home stead in the Matanuska valley. Bill sherman and Forty-Mile smith are planning the erection of a saw mill at Mile 24 on the government railroad.
 The 240 and the 300 mills of the Treadwell company closed down on August first, putting 300 men out of employment.
 The Seldovia cannery, operated by Seldovia company, has put up pack tory.
 Whitehorse district, is reported to be shipping about 30 tons of high grade ore per week.
 An application has been made by Attorney Van Pelt, formerly of Sew ard, for a site for cold storage fish plant at that place.
 c. E. Danfroth, a well known Koy- ukuk physician. is authority for the statement that the Koyul<uk country is the best in Alaska. , Lester Earheart, F.. Foster and l.. Austin lett Fairbanks recently for a years hunting and trapping expedi- ton to the Mt. Mckinley district. William E. Hillary, for some years road, has been elected a vice presi- dent of .'.e Bank of Alaska at Skag- way.
 Word was received in Fairbanks on the last mail from Ruby that Chris Heney, an old timer of that camp, met death in g. cave-in on No Bear Pup, on July 8.
 Interior farmers now raise all the cabbage, carrots, turnips, potatoes, celery, parsnips, cauliflower, beets and other vegetables that are used in the interior.
 Francisco Ludi, an Italian and an old timer of Fairbanks district, was recently adjudged insane at that place, and will be sent to the asylum at Morningside.
 The first fire in the new railroad town of Nenana occurred recently de-
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-09-19

Interior farmers now raise all tho cabbage, carrots, turnips, potatoes celery, parsnips, caulif1ower, beets an( other vegetables that are used in tho interior.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-09-19

The 240 and the 300 mills of the Treadwell company closed down on August first, putting 300 men out of employment.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-09-19

Lester Earheart, F.. Foster and L.. Austin lett Fairbanks recently for a years hunting and trapping expedi- ton to the Mt Mckinley district.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-09-19

Francisco Ludi, an Italian and an old timer of Fairbanks district, was recently adjudged insane at that place, and will be sent to the asylum at Morningside
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-09-19

Word was received in Fairbanks on the last mail from Ruby that Chris Heney, an old timer of that camp met death in g. cave-in on No. Bear Pup, on July 8.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-09-19

William E. Hillary, for some years cashier for the White Pass & Yukon road, has been elected a vice presi- dent of ,,,e Bank of Alaska at Skag- way.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-09-19

The Seward school term will com- mence September IS. The opening of the school has been delayed on account of an epidemic of whooping cought in the town.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-09-19

The first fire in the new railroad town of Nenana occurred recently de- stroying the large tent of Oscar Rey- holds an employe of the Engineering commission.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-09-19

C. E. Danfroth, a well known Koy- ukuk physician, is authority for the statement that the Koyukuk country is the best in Alaska.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-09-19

The Seldovia cannery, operated by a Seldovia company, has put up a pack of 25,000 cases, the largest in it's his- tory.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-09-19

The Copper King mine, in the Whitehorse district, is reported to be shipping about 30 tons of high grade ore per week.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-09-19

An application has been made by Attorney Van Pelt, formerly of Sew. ard, for a site for cold storage fisf plant at that place.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-10-21

to open bids and award contract,
reserving the right to reject any cr
all bids. Carried.
Moved by Mr.. Parker, seconded by
Mr.. O'Keefe, that Friday. October a.,
1916, be declared to be holiday
for the purpose Of giving the publ
sohcol pupils a chance to attend TIL
iarish Fair. Carried.
Moved by Mr.. Ka,hl, seconded by
Mr.. O'Keefe, that T. A. Sharp, S. E..
fau1J.ie1loy and R. e. Williams be ap-
pointed as beard of trustees for
,De New Progress school. Carried.
The superintendent presented the
following bills from the local Livery
stables:
sncen & AIolloy-
.eot. l, auto TO Talisheek
and return ............ 800
sept. Is, auto to Waldheim
and return ............ $50
Parkview Livery Co..
Sept. 81, Auto to Talisheek
Slideu, ETC., -. 700
iarit. q, auto to Ben Will
ans school and Sun $3.50. 500
Robert Badon-
Sept. 8, auto to Central -. 400
Sept. %, auto to Savannah
Branch and Ben Williams 500
Aug. 81, horse and buggy to
Waldhe'm ..... zoe
The expense bill also included the
following cash advanced and use Of
IS personal auto:
July /, fare to N. o. and re-
turn .......... S.96
Aug. 2, Abita Springs and re-
turn ......... ........
Aug. 4, fare ito. Baton -vouge
and return ........... 4.04
Aug. s, to SI:deu and return
en- 9Th 1888
Aug. 8, supper at frien Is IN
S-tdeu ....... ........
Aug. md 8, lodging and
breakfast ...... ....... 100
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-10-21
SUCCESSION.

Twenty Sa:xth Judicial District Court,
Parish of st. Tammany,
Louisiana.
Succession of John T. Strobe and
ECna Warren Strobe,
Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the
CovlngVon Bank 4 Trust Company,
tutor of the minors, Thelma, VIVIAN
and Eana Strobe, has Med its INA
account, as tuVor, in t1e once OF the
Clerk of Court ct said parish, and a..
persons interested are notlned to
show cause, ii any they have Or can,
within ten days from lnis Gate. WI.
said account ellould not be homolo-
gated and said tutor discharged.
This October 21st, 1916.
E.. ]. FREDERICK,
oc21-3t Clerk of Court.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-10-21
COvINGTON HIGH SCHOOL.

The first Lyceum number was q
decided success. 1t was pronounced
oy those who were present as ule
oest of its kind ever seen i'm Coving-
ton. The next number, The Metro
po4Jtan Lyceum Stars, will appear oh
November "a. This number, while
somewhat different in character, will
be given by artists Of no less degree
.nan the hrst number. Season tick
els for the remaining five numbers
can be procured for $500. Child
reus' tickets $1.00.
Total enrolment Wednesday was
496, of which lis are in the high
sahoo. department.
Miss Ella Paine has been enlisted
as a teacher of fourth and fifth grade
pupils. Miss jerome is doing high
school work.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-10-21
Where Are Ny Children
Wins Words Of Praise
CONTINUED from page ~

AS to young people seeing this pic
ture, 1t seems too advanced for any
mind not thoroughly prepared for 1t.
l think sixteen Is too y ung, for
while many boys and girls are almo5-
more are not. and It seems wiser to
me to raise the age limit to eighteen.
Law and decency are admittedly en-
the side Of this powerful picture, and
/ feel sure that all uuprejudiced, I'm
tel-igent persons will slso be, after
seeing IT, and giving 1t careful con-
sheraton.
MATTE n. BODEBENDER.
Life is but Thought"
AS we think, so shall our lives be.
Therefore let us hope to forget:
"What Will People Say" have no
more Vampires" or Temptation. !"
tation of pictures such as where
Are My Children" This picture is
only intended fer persons OF mature
mind. 1t presents in a true and
forceful manner one of the greatest
problem5 Of modern society.
EMMA LYON.
l attended the presen tation OF the
picture show, Where Are My Child
ren?" given by the Parkview nae'ltle
and desire to state that was Wei
pleased with it. Because Of the va
r:ous criticisms I had heard OF this
play had formed an idea that {;
must be improper and indecent, wheT
l took into consideration the playE
that l have seen repr scented Cu the
screen during the past few months
and about which had not heard any
very strong opposition.
| do not hes tate to state dhat~l
believe Where Are My Children :?
is the strongest sermon in favor of
pure life and clean domestic re!a-
lions that has ever come under my
notice. l wish every man and wo-
man, of MIXTURE ;.ge could see 1T.
ELMER E. LYON, I.
supertnt erdent of Education.
where Are Ny Children" Is a
sermon On the screen. 1t leaves an
impression on the mind that viii have
effect in later life and can only do
good. Every young man and every
girl over eighteen should see it.
MRS. b. B. WARREN.
l wa, much impressed with Where
Are My Children" l can see no i'll
results from is production. The
picture is beautiful. In its artistic
conception and the lessen 1t teacher
is a valuable one. Girls of eighteen
Or over are taught nc'tEdng they
should not know. It is an impress
s;ve Lesson.
MRS. ]. C. BURNS.
can see nothing in Where Are
My Children" that should net have
nv sancs;cn If 1t shall assist in
bNc.ting cut the evils IT depicts It will
have accomplished q good purpose
I endorse It hearty.
p. J. LACR0IX, Mayor.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-10-21
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

The marriage Of Richard ]. Hum
mel, Jr., to Mics Maud Le-.ie Bien-
venu, beth CT Baton Rouge, L., was
quietly so-emrtzed here last Saturday
evening, October IA, by Rev. Ernest
A. Renie, OF Cllrist's Episcopal
Church.
Miss Bienvecuu is the charming
daughter Of Mr.. aGci Mrs. R. F. Bien-
venu, Of Baton Rouge, and the niece
OF Mss judith Hamilton, of this
place.
M. Hummel has many friends
here, having at one time been con-
nectei with the Good Roads Commit
tee as engineer.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-10-21
AUDUBON NOTES.

The past week has been spent in
the people enjoying succession OF
dnJplrLng sermons delivered by Rev.
J. r. G4enn, pastor OF the church at
Laurel, miss. Saturday morning he
ed by Mrs. Ellis Crawford and chlld-
rem, Mrs. AionzO Crawford and MSS
Name Braig.
Mr.. I. Dulsch was very pleasantly
surprised Oy receiving a VISIT from
ads aunt and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs.
Herman Dutsch, his brother aud sls-
ler-in-law MT. and Mrs. J. II. Dutsca,
who mouored down from Waldnelm.
Nj. Dutsch returned the visit the
Following weekend, coming back on
Monday morning TO take up 0uu4es
as principal OF the Audubon school.
Inc Audubon Literary Society neA
its nrst meeting FRIDAY evening ana
rendered program that would GO
oreuIl to any higla school,.
Mr.. A. u. Crawford went to New
Orleans SATURDAY on business.
MI. ana Mrs. Moses, OF Covlngton,
were business visitors here FRIDAY.
Mr.. G. w. O'bierry and Mr.. Ellis
Crawford spent last SATURDAY AND
ounday in Mcneil, MISS.
kev. c. r. Toney attended services
during the weeks revival.
There will 0e baptiz1ng next Sun
day afternoon at z O'CLOCK. Every
body is invited.
The gen5ie rain during the past
week was welcomed by ali.
Mrs. A. D. Crawtprd's sister, Miss
Sarah Pelmer. has opened MILL
merry parlor at III Camp street, New
orleans. She will be pleased to
have her st. Tammany friends cal4
aud examine her line Of Latest sly -es
iOr the tall season.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Tom Gre ddock and
children motored to SEdell Satur-
day evening.