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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-30

Here, in the lonely woods of Val
ley Forge. is the spot forever hallowed
where Washington knelt upon the
snow and prayed in the extremity Of
despair that the cause of liberty should
yet be successful, says the Philadel-
phia Record.
Thousands of visitors do, indeed,
visit Valley Forge, but many thou
sands more would do so if they realized
the pleasure which attends such trip,
altogether apart from the rich reward
60 be gained by seeing with their own
eyes the ground where handful of
ragged and starving men, paupers in
everything save their store of indom-
liable courage, fought cold and hun
ger enemies more relentless than
hostile troops-through that terrible
winter Of 1777. For now the beautiful
woodlands that line the Schuylkill,
the slopes that enclose the Chester
Valley, are ideal spots for days
jaunt
should not make pilgrimage to Val
ley Forge, less than an hours ride
from the city, seems unthinkable.
Valley Forge is extremely accessi.
Die. Two railroad lines. traction car
line and automobile passenger omni-
buses running from the city to all
the points Of interest in the vicinity.
make it an extremely easy matter for
amy tourist to reach Valley Forge and
enjoy the day there. A dozen splendid
Inns in the neighborhood, located
among the pleasant hills of the beau
eifui Chester Valley, are famous
among automobiles for their cordial
welcome, their appetizing dinners and
their attractive rooms. Some OF them
hare the added charm of recalling, by
kheir Colonial architecture and their
guaint furnishings the historic days
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-30
Country Honored lafayette.

It is said that republics are I'M
grateful" That was not the case con.
corning Lafayette. Congress voted
him the sum of 100000 and town
ship OF land; and, with the progress
sive development of the United States,
the grateful American people named
after him many cities, towns and coun.
ties, and erected monuments and sta
tues to his memory enough for any
measure of ambition.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-30
Maryland Patriots First,

The patriots of Hartford county,
Maryland. gathered themselves to-
gether at Hartford town. which is now
called Bush. on March %. IT'S. On
the same day they prepared and
signed Declaration OF Independence,
probably the first one ever made by
the colonies. or Eny part OF them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-30

Nothing Relieves Tender, Aching Feet
like hot foot bath with Johnsons Foot
Soap. Composed of Borax, Bran and
Iodine. At Druggists or sent postpaid
for 25c by Thos Gill Soap Co., TIL
Kent Ave, Brooklyn, N. Y. Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-30

where impenetrable thickets once
grew. The entertainments and forts
that were concealed in a dense wood
a few years ago are now accessible to
visitors. The fine drives of the park
attract horsemen and Automobiles in
great numbers. By the principal road
the ascent of Mount Joy. an elevation
of 500 feet, is made by easy grades,
and from the brow of the hill views
covering 20 miles are obtained
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-30

VOAAANos 4 Was 8cb~
ing worse everyday.
I had chills, my head
would ache, / was
always tired. I could
not walk straight
because of the pain
in niyback and Ihad
pains in my Etom<
ach. / wers to q
doctor aad he said I
must go under an
operation, but ] did
not go. / read in
the Daper af1ouE
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-30
wAsHINeroN,s HEADQUARTERS.

Washington's headquarters. a stone
farmhouse which belonged to Isaac
Potts, Quaker, stands near the rail-
road station. and at the entrance to
the park. 1t was Isaac Potts who is
said to have seen Washington at pray
er in the icebound woods, at time
when hope seemed almost gone.
The rooms are today as they were
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-30

when they were first erected. In no
locality, outside of Europe, can be
found SO many delightful wayside tav-
ems as are open to the rambler
through this lovely valley.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-30

Health is the condition of wisdom.
and the sign is clieerfulness-a open
and noble telnper.'-E
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-30
His Bluff Called.

Bluffman-I owe you ten dollars old
cllap--can you change fifty-dollar
bill?
Enthusiastically
-Ah-er-since you're so
flush, l guess won't pay you till
next week.-Boston Evening Tran
script.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-30
WOMAN AVOIDS
OPERATION
Medicine Which Made Sur
geonSs Work Unnecessary.

Astoria, N. Y. 6 For two years /
was feeling i'll and took all kinds Of
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-30

One liar never attempts to correct
another; he tries to outlie him.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-30

..How was the table of the Aviation
clubs dinner deeerated?"
"With air plants"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-30

in Washington's time. The log kitch-
en- at the rear was built while Wash
ington occupied the house. From it
descends an entrance into what was
a tunnel to the banks of the Schuyl-
kill river, Priceless Revolutionary
relics are gathered in the building
The tent which Washington used on
the field is stiil preserved.
At this entrance to the park stands
the beautiful memorial arch of stone
built by the nation and completed last
year. It is known as the Washington
Memorial arch. and another. to be
called the Steuben Memorial arch. is
planned for the other principal en-
frances of the park For beauty and
impressiveness no similar structure in
the United States, with the exception
of the Washington arch in Washing
ton Square, New York, whose design
is similar. can compare with thai
which now stands at Valley Forge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-30
FINE MEMORIAL BUILDINGS.


Other new edifices of surprising
beauty and dignity are the group of
memorial buildings erected by popu-
lar subscriptions from citizens of ey-
cry state. They include the Washing
ton Memorial chapel, the Thanksgiv-
ing tower and the Patriots hail. Serv.
ices are held in the chapel by its rec
tor, the Rev. W. Herbert Burk, who
started the movement for the erection
of the buildings in 1903. The entire
group of buildings are of the beautiful
Collegiate Gothic type of architecture.
They house collection of Reyolu-
tionary relics and library of Ameri-
cana which is unique. 1t is estimated
that 100000 will be needed to com
plete the structures as planned. When
finished they will constitute sort of
Westminster abbey, without compars-
son in the United States for histoli-
cal associations, Mecca for all pa
triotic Americans from every part of
the nation.
1t is estimated that 100000 visitors
from all over the United States make
a pilgrimage to Valley Forge each
year. With the Inauguration of Phila-
delphia's Greater Fourth of July, sig
nalized by the visit of President Viii
son. members of congress and dele
gates from each of the thirteen orig
inal states of the Union, great inter
est was evident in 1915, when the
richness of Philadelphia historic
memories were brought more closely
to the attention of the whole nation.
Americans from Maine to California
visit Valley Forge. Do the citizens Of
Philadelphia realize what an excep-
tional opportunity they themselves
have of spending memorable after
noon in place so near at hand. SO
crowded with memorials of the most
critical period in American history, SO
beautiful in it's setting among the
cool. green hills of Chester Valley. so
attractive in every way to the person
who wishes to escape for day the
city streets?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-06-30
VALLEY FORGE One
OF NATIONS MOST
VENERATED SPOTS
Hills and Valleys Where
Washington Camped
In 1777 Have Been
Made Beautiful by a
Grateful Nation-Vis-
tied by Thousands

Thousands of visitors
to Boston never leave
that city until they have
visited Concord and
Lexington, 20 mile 8
away, to gaze upon the
spot
Where the embattled
farmers stood
And fired the shot
heard round the
world.
How many visitors to
Philadelphia remember
that at Valley Forge, a
few minutes ride from
our city hall, is a
N locality fully as
M significant in its
- historic a ssocia-
fi1ne oaT 1v;,, r.4<l~, .
The Harrison times., 1916-07-08
PRESIDENT WILSON
IN FIGHTING MOOD
ADDRESSES CONVENTION ASSO
GATED ADVERTISING CLUBS
DEFINES "AMERlCA FIRST"

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. first, trans
lated into what you do" was the bur
den Of an address by President VII
son before the Associated Advertising
Clubs of the World, in Independence
Square here. America first means
nothing" he said, until you translate
it into what you do
Tremendous applause greeted these
words.
America" he continued, "at pres,
ent is at a point where it is not only
necessary to understand our ideals,
but to be ready to put them into action
at any cost. 1t is one thing to under,
stand them, but it is another thing 10
make them work
You cannot understand the people
Of the United States without working
for them. | want you to understand
that | am not interested in fighting for
myself, but | am interested in fight
ing for the things | believe in, In so
far as we are concerned | challenge
all comers."
Il wish very mucn." he added, that
truth and candor might always be the
standard of politics"
1T is most important that, since I
am in a fighting mood, to tell you Of
some of the things | believe in. 1t is
the duty of every American not 10
think Of himself first, but Of his
country" the president said.
America first means nothing unless
YOU translate it into deeds.
Il believe America should ever be
ready l believe that you must De
just to nations as we'll as TO
men. 1t comes high. 1t is not
an easy thing to do, but | believe
that at whatever cost we should be
just to other people, and demand the
same treatment"
81 am ready to fight for that at any
cost"
81 believe in the patriotism and ini-
tiative of the average man" he ex-
claimed. Some men say they believe
in that, too, but they do not act that
way. There are some men who don't
believe in anybody's advice but their
own"
This statement caused a laugh in
the crowd, and the president smiling
ly remarked. 81 am not talking poll
tics"
There was another roar of laughter
from the crowd, and the president
quickly added, Nor was ! referring to
any individual"
The Harrison times., 1916-07-08
About the Duck,

A little schoolgirl in Michigan has
written the following essay on the
duck: THE duck is low, heavy-set
bird He is mighty poor singer hav.
ing coarse voice caused by getting
so many frogs in his neck and he likes
the water and carries toy balloon
in his stomach to keep from sinking
the duck has only two legs and they
are set so far back on his running
gears by nature that they come pretty
near missing his body some ducks
when they get big curls On their tails
are called brakes and don't have TO
set or hatch but just leaf and go swim
ming and eat everything in sight If
were to be duck would rather be q
drake they have wide bill they
use 1t for spade they walk like
drunk man they bounce and bump
about from side to side II you scare
them they will aaP their wings and
try to make pass at siRging.-Detroit
Journal.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-08
Natural Born Spender.

When a long-forgotten cousin in
Colorado died, and left Miss MitfelG
a round hundred thousand, the entire
village, after having recovered from
the shock, fell to wondering whether
the faded little spinster, after having
tor sixty-three years pinched and
scraped and plain-sewed just to keep
soul and body together, would, after
all, get much comfort from her
eleventh-hour opulence. The state Of
Miss Mitfield's mind was revealed
when her next-door neighbor inquired
what she would do with her money
did she mean to save it? Save IT,"
Her eyes flashed with new-found
scorn. Listen to me, Betsy; all my
life long I've wanted a pair of side
combs with yellow glass beads onto
EN-, and now I'm goin' to hev EN-;
yes, maam-even if hev to go as
high as fifty cents!"
The Harrison times., 1916-07-08
INDEPENDENCE DAY PASSES
pEAcEABLY ON BOTH SIDES
-euARDsMEN APPoRTloNEp-
ARMY WILL Be CHAAGEABLE
All Guardsman Stationed at Strategic
Points in Such Manner as 10 Make
Rapid Move in Any One Gen
eral Direction.

San Antonio. TeXas.-While Cen
Funston and his staff were working
out the details of placing all the
troops, both regular and guardsmen.
on a tactical basis, close scrutiny
of movements across the internatioD-
al line was kept by border command
ers. 1t was feared that the celebra-
ton of independence Day in border
towns might give rise TO some lnci-
dent capable of growing into A clash
with Mexicans, but reports from all
quarters indicated comparative quiet
Some excitement was caused hero
during the Fourth of July parade When
Jesus AlamansO, a Mexican, was over
powered by the crowd. Alamans0
made an insulting gesture when that
section of the parade headed by the
acting mayor passed. Some one cried
that a Mexican had insulted the
flag" and only the arrival of police
saved AlamansO from injury. He was
taken to police headquarters and later
released.
The big movement of guardsmen to
ward the border continual undated
One of Names regiments of infantry
passed through here on its station III
the Laredo district, and more Nilsson
ri troops reached Laredo, passing
through here. The heavy New York
movement to the Brownsville district
was continued, the first squadron OF
cavalry and the second battalion OF
artillery from that state going through
here. When all the troops are STA
toned, New York will have repre-
sentation on the border Of about
22,OO0.
Little was known here of the troops
that are being sent to Ell Paso and
stations west of there, but it is known
that before the War Department
adopted Gen. Funstons suggestion tn
divide the southern department iDts
three commands he and his staff had
worked out a station list with the idea
of providing adequate forces so far as
possible for all districts from which
men might be drawn for general opera
tions in Mexico. When the two gen
eral officers designated under the new
plan Of providing field army forma
ton assume charge of the work In
the west they will find already there
all the men now available and so dif-
posed they can be moved easily to-
any positions the new commanding
officers may desire.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-08
Odd Way Of Moving.

"QA moving its stock to another
building a wholesale dry goods com.
pany, at Wheeling, w. Va recently
pursued an unusual scheme in order
to expedite the work. says the Popu'
lar Mechanics Magazine. THE struc-
ture which II abandoned is situated i'm
mediately across the street from the
new location, This convenient circum-
stance prompted the construction of a
temporary bridge, to connect the Sec
ond.story windows OF both buildings,
over which the goods could be carried
on trucks. The plan proved success
full, for It saved the time and labor
which otherwise would have been con-
sumed in loading and unloading wag.
ons and lowering goods to the first
floor in one structure and elevating
them to the second story in the other
one"
The Harrison times., 1916-07-08

San Antonio.-American troopers
are again across the Rio Grande,
bandit chasing. Capt. Leroy Eltinge,
in command at Fabens, Texas, crossed
the river with a detachment of his
troops of the Eighth Cavalry, in pur-
suit of eight Mexicans who raided
near Fort Hancock and ran off num-
Der of cattle.
Gen. Funston stated that unless Ell
tinge found a hot trail and had good
prospects of coming up with the ma.
rauders he would return to the Ameri-
can side He said it was not the In
tention that this little expedition
should remain long on Mexican soil.
Eltinge had orders from Brig. Gen,
Bell to be careful to avoid contact with
Carranzista soldiers.
Capt. Eltinge crossed the Rio
Grande, picked upon the trail and fol-
lowed it short distance, but found
that it led him back toward the river
at a point lower down. He was unable
to discover an indication by that time
as to the location Of the bandits and
recrossed to the American side. Capt.
Eltinge's report made no mention OF
encountering any Mexican troops.
All reports received at Gen. Fun
ston's headquarters indicated nothing
more exciting along the international
line than the exchange Of shots be-
tween sentries at Nogales, Apparent
ly no early offensive by the concen'
trated forces Of the Mexicans in front
of Gen. Pershings positions was con
templated,
All officers commanding troops
along the LOO miles of border have
been cautioned to avoid clashes with
the Mexican troops that face them, but
the recurrence of such incidents as that
at Nogales has caused staff officers 10
fear that an incident may occur at
any time that may serve as the basis
for further completing a situation al
ready bad,
The Harrison times., 1916-07-08
GENERAL REVENUE
BILL INTRODUCED
MEASURE DESIGNED TO PRO-
DUCE s21o,oOo,oOo IN sUR.TAxEs
ON INCOMES.

Washington-A general revenue
bill designed to produce about $2lO,
600 900 from increases in sur-taxes or
incomes and special taxes on inner
itances and war munitiOn plants was
introduced in the House by Demo
cratic Leader Kitchin 1t carries a
provision creating a non-partisan com
mission and an anti-dupping clause
and proposes abolishing stamp taxes
by eliminating schedules A and B OF
the Underwood tariff law.
The measure will be taken up in
the house by a special rule.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-08
Soldiers Found GUILTY.

Austin, TeX-Emmett E. Walker,
former lieutenant colonel and assist
ant quartermaster general of the Tex.
as National Guard, and George j.
Heau, former captain of militia, were
sentenced to serve three years and
one day in the United States peniten-
tiary at Leavenworth Kan, by Judge
Russell in the federal District Court.
They were convicted of selling Nation
al Guard equipment to Carranza Off
cials in Mexico.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-08

The curtain OF fire was so effective
that the Germans were unable 10 send
food TO the front line. Men in these
trenches we're starving for days
The nightly raids on German
trenches accounted for many OF the
defenders of these positions, and also
enabled the British to observe the ef
feet OF the artillery fire during IN,
preceding day, and thus returned with
much valuable information.
The number of prisoners taken in
these raids has not been disclosed
but the correspondents have been
permitted to say that men were cap
tured from every battalion in the Ger.
man line opposite the British forces.
Will Affect German Morale.
The information thus obtained
shows that not a single German regi-
ment has been removed from this
front. The number OF Germans op-
posite the British front and in. re-
serve behind the lines was estimated
a month ago at 100000
The sector of the German front on
which the British have assumed the
offensive forms a considerable bulge
in the British line. The southern end
rests on the Somme, which is for
midable river in military operations,
because il breaks into many channels
flowing thorugh a broad marsh, espe-
cially at places where it has not been
surveyed 1t is a broad, rolling coun-
try over which the British are push
ing, although different from the fat
marshy and bleak aspect of Flan-
ders. Its rounded chalk hills are
densely wooded.
At many points on this sector of
the British front it is possible to see
the trenches of the Germans winding
about the opposite slopes. A military
expert, writing of the offensive, says:
1T is safe to say the Germans nev'
er expected a great attack in this
country. We may hope, therefore, for
reduction of the German salient
there and the securing of better
strategic positions. Far more impor-
tant than that, it is certain that this
attack will be very destructive to the
morale of the German troops. But
what must be borne in mind now is
the much greater length of front the
British hold We attacked on about
one-quarter of the length Of our
front"
The Harrison times., 1916-07-08
a Gift of Steel Men.

Pittsburgh.-Plans were made by
which the volunteer regiment being
recruited by the Military Association
of Pittsburgh will be armed and
equipped by Pittsburgh steel men and
presented to the government at the
first call for volunteers. An armoredl
automobile, several machine guns and
a two-ton automobile truck have been
given to the regiment. 1t is believed
enough money to arm and equip the
regiment could be raised quickly.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-08
EMBARGO on Raw Hides.

Washington. - Secretary Lansing
promised committee representing
branches of the shoe and leather in.
dustries he would endeavor to have
lifted the EMBRACE placed upon raw
hides by Russia and other European
countries. The committee told Mr.
Lansing that solely because Of the en-
bargoes shoes have already been ad'
vanced an average Of 81 pair and
that the prices are likely to go higher
The Harrison times., 1916-07-08
Shackleton Aoain Fails.

Montevideo, Uruguay,-Lieut. Sir
Ernest Shackelton in a dispatch to
the British minister here, reported his
return to Port Stanley, after having
failed because of heavy ice conditions,
to rescue the main body of his Ant
arctic expedition, left on Elephant
Island.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-08
Scientific EXPLANATION.

Prof II. &. Barnard called attention
TO the discovery Of many dark objects
on the photographs taken with the
Bruce telescope of the Yerkes observ-
atory, often In regions Of the sky
whore there is no Ordinary nebulosity
and where the stars are too few to
form luminous background for their
relief. The appearance OF these OBJ
jects in black relief on the plates can
perhaps be explained on the assump-
tion that space itself possesses fec
Bile luminosity sufficient to affect the
The Harrison times., 1916-07-08
Consulate Destroyed.

Eagle Pass, Textile United States
consulate at Torreon, Mex, was de-
molished by a mob of 5000 civilians
led by the mayor and Carranza army
band, according to American refugees.
The refugees said the people were
attending a bull fight when Carranza
troops forced them to join an anti
American demonstration.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-08
To Intervene For Peace.

Santiago, Chile.-The Chilean gov
ernment has been in active telegraph.
ic communication with the govern
NESTS of Argentina, Brazil Ecuador
and the United States regarding the
possibility of Intervention by all the
American nations to bring about a
peaceful solution of the Mexican sit
uatlon.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-08
Bio Order for Munitions.

Philadelphia small army of
workmen began to fill rush order
for 20,0OO00O rounds of small ammu-
milton at one Of the government ar
senals here. The cartridges will be
consigned to the government arsenal
at San Antonio, Texas, It will require
two weeks to complete the order
The Harrison times., 1916-07-08
Nefnnse Act In Force.

Chicago. o.-Recrriting for the regu
lar army was stimulated by the re
ceipt by Captain Franklin R. Kenney
in charge Of recruiting in the Chicago
district, of adyices from the War De
partment that the national defense act
is in force and that recruits from IL
to q years of age may be accepted
without parental consent
The Harrison times., 1916-07-08
800 Would Be hviators.

New York.-Maj. C.. F. Hartman OF
the United States Signal Service, who
is supervising the mobilization of CIV
ilian and national guard aviators, has
received from officials of the Aero
Club of America a list of men ready
to enter the aviation service At least
800 officers of the national guard have
asked for transfer to aviation duty.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-08
Strinped of Uniforms.

El Paso, TeXas.-MeXicans belong.
ing to the crew Of the tram that car.
ried the II American prisoners from
Carrizal to Chihuahua City arrised
in Juarez and say that after their cap.
ture the prisoners were stripped OF
their uniforms and forced to travel in
their underclothes.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-08
Taft On Preparedness,

New York.-The United States won
It's war with Spain because its adver-
sary "was the only nation Of the earth
less prepared than we were" accord
ing to William II. Taft, who delivered
an address here. He declared pre-.
paredness is a moral obligation upon
the country