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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-09
Just THE CHILDREN MoURNED
None Came to Claim the Body Of Old
George, the cornetIst.

About as everywhere in, the fiotsam
of the human tide are drifting mystic
ries we accept without inquiry. There
are such people in Sacramento as odd
George, the cornetist," who recently
fell dead in New York city.
Day after day he appeared at the
same corner, offered his familiar tunes
to the admiring children and the some
times abjuring adults, and collected
the pennies wherewith to buy food,
clothing and shelter.
No one ever asked him his right
name, but the children loved him.
Then one morning, as Old George
raised his horn to his lips, it ciat-
tered to the pavement, and the song
he was planning to give the crowd
ratified In his throat as he toppled over
dead.
The children mourned him for sew
erai days. No one came to claim his
body.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-09

variety. The habit of this bird OF
returning home if allowed freedom
makes it necessary to confine pigeons
purchased from other lofts. The
Carneaux pigeon has recently become
popular as a squad producer. This
variety is somewhat larger than the
Homer and it is stated is about as
prolific. Several other varieties Of
pigeons larger than the Homer are
used on a small scale in squad raising.
especially in crossing with the Homer
and Carneaux to increase the size Of
squads The Runt is one of the largest
but is not as prolific or as good a
breeder or feeder as the Homer.
Some of the other varieties reported
used as squad breeders are the Ora
COON, White Maltese or hen pigeon,
the White King and common pigeon.
Good breeding stock is an essential
of success in squad raising, but as it is
difficult to tell the age and sex Of
pigeons, and age is very important,
it is necessary to buy from reliable
breeders and preferably those who
t0CI Y1OQuCts dA1OIy
alone does not insure successful squad
production The birds differ indi-
vidually and they should be selected
for their productive power and vitality,
for quality and size of their squads
and their ability to feed and rear
offspring. Dark-colored skins. legs or
beak indicate poor quality of flesh,
bringing lower prices on markets.
Care should be taken to select breed
ing birds which have white or pinkish
white skin and light-colored legs.
Pigeons are most valuable as squad
producers when from two to six years
of age, although many will breed I'M
til they are about eight years old. The
small varieties mate and breed at five
to six months, and the large varieties
at eight To nine months. It is advis-
able, thereforei to buy mated pigeons
from two to three years old, or to Sc
cure young birds six to eight weeks
old and tame them at the proper age.
Ali squads which are to be saved for
breeding should be banded before they
leave the nest and a careful record
kept Of their breeding. Squads Matched
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-09
GOOD MARkET SQUADS
Best Breeding Stock Is an Es-
sentiaI to Success.
Runt Pigeon Is One Of Largest, But
Not as Prolific or as Good Breeder
or Feeder as Homer-carneaux
is Popular.

Prolific pigeons producing large
squads are commonly kept confined in
pens, which involves proper housing
and a fyway, or outside yard, COW
cred with wire. Common pigeons, al
lowed their freedom, are less prolific
and produce smaller squads. A study
of New York squad quotations shows
that the price per dozen for dressed
squads fails rapidly as the weight
goes down and, the other departs from
white. While prime white weighing
ten pounds to the dozen brought $3.75
per dozen in March, last year. in New
York, six-pound squads were not
quoted above So per dozen, while $l.50
was the high price per dozen for dark
squads, and cnIls brought only five or
six cents apiece.
OF the squab-raising varieties the
Homer is considered the most popular
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-09

even for the prospective breeder OF
purebred stock. It is not only CHEAP
and safe way of starting in the breed
ing business, but it brings out plainly
in the grades the main breed points
and proves what good blood will do
Only a few generations of grading up
will be sufficient to place before you
a picture of breed characters not seen
in years in purebred breeding on q
small scale. The only danger in the
beginner grading up a herd is that the
first results are so satisfactory that to
improve the next generation some
promising grade is apt to be selected
as sire, which means the stopping
of any further improvement.
BY all means use purebred sire az
good and well bred as your financial
condition will permit.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-09
Value Of our Horses.

There are about one hundred and
ninety-one million animals in the
United States and they are worth.
roughly, six billion dollars. Is 1t any
wonder that science has become in
terested in animals. There are APP
proximately twenty-one million horses
in the country, representing an in
vestment of two billion, three hundred
million dollars. The despised mule
may not be SO despised when you con-
slider that he represents five hundred
and sixty million dollars Of our total
wealth and that his kind numbers
about four million five hundred thou
sand Popular Science Monthly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-09
MOST VALUABLE FARM CROPS
Trouble Experienced IL Growing Clio
yer, Alfalfa, Peas, Etc, Where
Not Grown Before.

.Legume crops (clOver, alfalfa. peas,
etc.) are among the most valuable Of
farm crops. Trouble is experienced
at times, however, in growing them
in new agricultural districts or re.
gions where legumes have not been
grown before. This difficulty ofttimes
is due to the absence of the necessary
tubercle bacteria from the soil In
question The practice should be fol-
lowed, therefore. OF inoculating the
soil or seed when any Of these crops
are grown upon ground which has
never grown the crop before.
This inoculation may be made by
the use of soil from a field in which
the legume has grown. This soil
should be obtained from the old
legume field and distributed over the
field to be sown in legumes at the
rate of approximately 900 pounds per
acre, and at once narrowed or disked
/ In. This operation should take place
during the morning or evening or
upon cloudy day, as the intense sun
light destroys the bacteria. Care
should be exercised In making this
transfer of soil to get it from fields
which are not infested with weeds.
Should such soil not be available,
DR.. Ira d. Cardiff, director and bot
anist of the Washington agricultural
experiment station. states that the
next best method OF procedure is to
use pure culture of bacteria which
may be mixed with the seed before it
is sown.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-09
Better Than War.

The whole world is preparing for
war" said William jennings Bryan at
pacifist dinner.
Il know man in Miami whose good
lady suddenly went in for spiritual
ISM Did he declare war? No; he
did not. He did better.
Instead of declaring war, the Mi
ami man took to accompanying his
wife to all her spiritualistic seances,
and at every seance he got the hand
some medium to procure him messages
from his first wife, who was dead
and. ali, such tender, such loving mes
sages as they were!
by this method the Miami man
soon put an end to the spiritualistic
idea in his household"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-09

q
recommend it to any woman suffering
from female weakness. You may pub
fish my letter. you wish. Mrs. JAMES
CoNLEY, BIG St Clair St, Frankfort, KY.
No woman suffering from any form Of
female troubles should lose hope until
she has given Lydia e. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound fair trial.
This famous remedy, the medicinal
ingredients of which are derived from
native roots and herbs, has for forty
years proved to be y most valuable tonic
and invigorator of the female organism.
All women are invited to write
to the Lydia e. Pinlhana Medic
cine Co, Lynn, Mass, for special
advice lit viii be confidential.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-09
Watch Wasn't Necessary.

The colonel of a certain regiment
in Kitchener's army is q great stickleP
for obedience, instant and complete.
Smith" he said to his orderly re-
Gently, 81 want you to ride down to
the railway station and get me the
correct time
Smith shuffied his feet and fiddled
VITA his fingers.
well. man, roared the ofiicer.
irately, why don't you do as you are
told?"
please, sir" replied the orderly
meekly, II haven't watch"
"A watcha watch!" snapped the.
colonel. what dye want a watch for?s
Just write 1t down on q bit of paper
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-09
Taxicab Driver Senses Danger.

A London taxicab driver, rejected
for the army on account Of defective
eyesight. was re-examined recently,
the London Globe says.
How do you manage to drive your
cab at night?" the officer asked.
Its like this" he replied. III we
hear a smash we know we have hit
something, and il we don't we know
it's all right"
He was remanded to Scotland Yard
for further examination.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-09
Expensive sulIdinss Not Necessary

In April. May and June, when their
value on the market is comparatively
small, make good breeders. II a
breeding pigeon dies its mate should
be removed from the pen and a new
mating made.
It is not necessary to put UP an ex-
pensive building to start squad rails
ing. The illustration shows how an
old outbuilding may be utilized for
pigeons by a beginner at trifiing ex-
pense. The wire netting to form the
flying pen in above picture cost $1.25.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-09
FITTING COLLARS ON HORSES
Splendid Idea to Make Them. Fit
snusIy to Avoid Danger Of
Injuring the Shoulders.

In fitting collars ON horses It is wen
to make them fit snugly. So long as
the hand will pass readily between
the front Of the collar and the horses
neck at the bottom and sides, there is
no danger of injuring the shoulder.
The names should then be carefully
fitted to the collar.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-09
DAMPNEss MUST BE AVOIDED
Dry Quarters Are Essential to Health
and Growth Of Little pucklinss
and Chicks.

Dampness is sure to cause trouble
among little chicks and little duck
lings. They should not be allowed to
get into or tip over their drinking wa
ter. or to sit down on damp place in
heir brooder or yard. Dry quarters
ire essential to health and growth.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-09
you MAY LOOK YOUNG
by Keeping Your Complexion Young
With cutlcura. Trial Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purity, the
Ointment to soothe and heal. These
super-creamy emollients do much to
keep the skin clear, fresh and youthful.
as well as to keep the hair in a live.
healthy condition and the hands soft
and white.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. Z,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-09

DO my own work,
had to hire it done.
/ h 9 ard so much
about Lydia E. Pink
hams We geta Bile
Compound that /
triedit. ] took three
bottles and I found
it to be all you
claim. Now feel as
well as ever / did and
am able to do all my
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-09
F r &c K LES
Row h the Time to Get RID Of These

There's no longer the slightest need OF
feeling ashamed of your rockies. as the
prescription othine--double strengths
guaranteed to remove these homely spots.
Simply get an ounce q othine--doubis
little OF 1t night and morning and you
should soon see that even the worst frecklea
have begun to disappear while the lighter
ones have vanished entirely 1t Is seldom
that more than one ounce is needed to COM
pletely clear the skin and gain q beautiful
clear complexion.
Be sure TO ask for the double strength
othine. as this IL sold under guarantee OF
money back II II fails to remove freckIes-
Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-09

LADIES CAN WEAR SHOES
One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, the antiseptic powder for the feet.
Shaken into shoes and used in foot-bath,
easy. and gives instant relief to corns and
bunions. Try 1t today Sold everywhere,
&c. For FREE trial package, Address.
Allen s. Oimsted, LIE Roy. N. 7. Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-09
help FOR
WORKING WOMEN
Some Have to Keep on Until
They Almost Drop. How
Mrs. Conley Got Help.

Here is q letter from woman who
had TO work, but was too weak and suf-
fered too much to continue. How she
regained health -
Frankfort, KY suffered so much
with female weakness that could not
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-09
VENTILATION FOR BRooDER
To Be Satisfactory Arrangement Must
Be Made for the Introduction
of Fresh Air.

A brooder in OF der to be satisfactory
must have a provision for constantly
introducing fresh. warm air under the
hover for the chicks to breathe. A.
warmed box with no provision for ef-
fective ventilation compels the chicks
to breathe the same air over and over
again and it soon becomes practically
poisonous.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-09
The Cynical inventor.

A young inventor exhibited ring
70 a jeweler.
"a new type of engagement ring"
he said. that I'm going to patent.
It will make me fortune
"Humph,' said the jeweler. What
Is there patented about this?"
It's adjustable" said the inventor.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-09
Liberal Obedience.

Good heavens, Jane. why, when
told you we would have to practice
economy at the table. have you can
vas-back duck up here and chicken
salad down there"
Why, dear, didn't you tell me I
must manage to make both ends
meat?"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-09
Reasonahle Admiration,

Il suppose you have high ambitions
for your boy?"
We'll, wouldn't say that exactly;
but do hope that he won't turn out
to be the male assistant to female
dancing teacher"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-09

You must never forget, my boy,
that about onethird Of all success is
pure luck"
But how can you make sure Of this
luck?"
Why. by being successful Life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-09
Personally conslderate.

Kitty-Reggy Soft is continually
patting himself on the back. isn't he?
Peggy-Yes; the dear boy is so kind
to dumb animals.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-09
The Great ohIection.

Don't you dislike the man who in
sists on hearing himself talk?"
NO." replied Miss Cayenne; mot
unless he compels other people to lis
ten"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-09

Unless a man is worthless the
chances are that he will never become
an expert whittier.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-09

FITS, EPILEPSY. FALLING SICKNESS
Stopped Quickly. Fifty years of uninterrupted
success of Dv. Klines Epilepsy Medicine insIIss
KLINE COMPANY, Red Bank. n. Js-Adv
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-09

1t isn't because he wears his hair
short that woman wishes she were a
man.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-09

He laughs best who has the laugh
on the other fellow.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-09

There are more ways of deserving
punishment than there are of escap-
ing it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-09

There is danger that little learn
ing will result in swelled head.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-09

Appropriate Action.
y hear the young nobleman is
spoons on Gwendolen."
Yes; its made quite stir"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-09

The Net Result.
Did you raise anything on your
promise to pay?''
"oh, yes: raised a smile
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-09
Exclamation Apropos.

Some of the new cannon they say
carry over 80 miles
Great guns!s
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-09
COYOTE FRlGHTENs The TOWN
Savage Animal Finally Driven Away
by School Children Unaware Of
Danger.

A gaunt gray coyote terrorized Por-
tola, Cal. It was first noticed when it
attacked two dogs at the residence OF
Thomas Dorithy.
Mrs. j. Hardy, who was passing at
the time, narrowly escaped being bit
ten when the coyote broke away from
the dogs and attempted to attack her.
The dogs pulled it down again, how
ever, before it reached her.
During the recess period it appeared
at the schoolhouse, but the children
chased it in a body and frightened 1t
away. They were not aware of the
real danger.
A number of hunters are securing
the hills close to town in an endeavor
to locate and kill the coyote.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-09
Exactly.

Exactly.
"A railroads. chief need is para
doxical one"
What is that?"
ITO be under wreckless manage
ment."
The Washington herald., 1916-05-25
Rails Lose Ground.

The professional view of the New York
list is seen in the following summary OF
Yesterdays session by a prominent New
York broker:
As a result or the DAYS dealings. the
rails lost ground. The muntiOn shares
were higher on short covering and a re-
newal OF talk of the furthe1 placing OF
war orders. Tho buying in that class OF
stocks, however, was highly professional.
The bill introduced in the House to pre-
pare industry for war purposes was used
as a bull argument on some of the indus
trials but the form of preparation Is
vague and indefinite and the influence of
the proposal will proba bly, not be of great
duration. Another United States note
was dispatched to London, but the same
Is not expected to be a factor from a
stock market viewpoint. Copper metal in
London was again lower and signs were
not lacking of further liquidation in cop
per shares. The reaCtionary tendency
displayed by Reading is quite natural
having the effect of restricting buying
temporarily in the rail department. but
we believe that the latter should be IA
vored in preference to industrials when
dealings are conducted on the long side"
The Washington herald., 1916-05-25
WASHINGTON PRODUCE.

Quotations given below are for large lots of good
marketable gods OILY. Jorhers prices are higher.
Lover grades may De sold for les. Fancy goods
command hEh.r prices
TIE TTsI@r, market yesterday WAS considered in
god couditI.r. Botn eggs and live hens felt an
active de naaa and their quotations strer gthened
Live stock ruled fraction lower. increased receipts
meeting les demand. Other goods Of produce mar
ket. however Continued firm.
EGGS Fresh. per doz., 2aZ3
BJTTEIi-Bcst prints, new. Ter h. 81; DO. tub.
Ter h., 80 process 80 undergrsde. creamery 30aSg
stoTe-packed 3a.2
LARD-Tub. pure. h. llaI2; do. compound. l0P1
cUttonseed OIL per can. 37S
CHEESE New York. new. per ID. 49, fat peT
b. ls: Swiss domestic. Per h.. q: 10. foreign
per lb 90
LIVE PorLTRY-Hsn., PER h, 81; roost-,.
Il: spring ducks per b.. lsaD chickens, spring
Ter h. 32a35. turkeys, per h.. 2ia25.
GREEN GOODS-Asrarag1s. lcr dozen hunches.
'5a2,5o. '"al. Ter bunch 3alo; beans, per ba-
ket. ooa3oO heets, crate. l5os2O0, cabbage new.
crate, 3Ga3S, do. basket. OOal.25, carrots per
bunch. ); caulfover Florida bss 2OOa3 .; celery
Florida. per Gate I.5ca2n; cucumbsrs. per basket.
tNai"; cynbhnEs Ie- crate -5a2o0, egEplants,
per crate 25oa3 30 kale. T"r h7l 55a5O; lettuce.
North Carolina, basket, l25s2 q. onions Ter sack
2OOa225; do. Texas. Ter crate I6OaIs5 peas. per
basket. l5oa3.n; peppers. per crate L75a3to; pop
oorE, per boI 75as5; potatoes Ter sack. 30oa3 10:
do. new. per bbl.. 6.5Na7 . sweets per Dbl. 5Oa
go, Sams. Per bbL, "a IS, r!uharb per doz.
9oa25; spinach, PER b. 5Oa75; tom toes. FLORIDA.
E'T crate, I.5Oa5oO; turnIps. per box 25aR.
fkCiTS-Appes, Per bbl.. 2CNaioo, Sranberriss,
Yer bbl.. s0oa.o5o: do. rer box. L75I2.U; grape
truit, box 275a3 %; lemons per box 4OOa4 50
oranges, per crate. 3Uz4 On: pinespres. per cr,ts
'NaLco Strawberries. North Carolina. per Qt..
6aI6.
LIVE sTOCK-veal calves prime. 7er ID ,,allA
d. medium per h., loaloe; spring lambs, fat, per
ID, Hall
DRESSED GOODS Dressed hogs. small per b.
nall2; do medium, per h, H.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-25
DANGER SEEN IN
PUBLIC CONTROL
District Warned Against
Cleveland's Fate in Pub
lie Ownership.
.OTHER FINANCIAL NEWS
Bonds in Demand on Local Exchange.
OTHER FINANCIAL NEWS
Bonds in Demand on Local Exchange.
Only Odd Lots of
Stock.

note Of warning to the Commission
ers of the District may be found in the
announced failure of Cleveland's munich
pal lighting plant. which, according to
the state by Lighting Commissioner
Davis, of the Ohio metropolis, not only
never has paid a dollar toward the bond
ed debt created to pay for it, but has
been making monthly deficits of from
$4,000 to $4,000.
Commissioners Newman and Brown
low are generally accredited with hav-
ing committed themselves to municipal
ownership OF public utilities-transpor-
tation as well as lighting. Commissioner
Davis. Of Cleveland. asserts that waste
and extravaganza have resulted from
the municipal lighting plant, and that
slip-shod methods of bookkeeping ha>e so
muddled the accounts as to leave the
situation hopeless.
Commenting on the situation, the FL
nancial World. of New York says:
In view of the fact that the Central
States Electric Corporation, security
holders, have been forced to see their
securities sell lower and lower on ac-
count OF the building of the municipal
plant to compete with the Central States
subsidiary, the Cleveland Electric IL
Eliminating Company, it seems that
double injury has been done with no
corresponding benefit to any interest. The
citizens have been mulCted to support
losing lighting proposition and the Sc
Curity holders Of the private corporation
have also suffered losses. The Cleveland
experiment was one OF the dreams Of
Secretary Of War Baker, now in Presi-
dent Wilson's Cabinet In connection with
these municipal owership experiments. H.
these municipal ownership experiments.
H. o. Garman. chief engineer Of the Indi-
has this TO say:
At present the poorest managed pub
lie utilities in Indiana are those munich
pally owned and the cause is partisan
politics. Municipality owned utili
ties are built primarily to serve the pub
lie, but incidentally they furnish a refuge
or political rendezvous for party work
ers'