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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
A Test of Philosonhv.

Slowbetter is calm man, not easily
upset. On one occasion, as his motor
car had come to sudden stop. he
crawled underneath it to see what was
the matter.
Somehow or other some petrol ig-
nited A fierce burst of flame and
smoke came forth, enyeioping Slowbet-
ter. In the midst Of the excitement he
walked to one side with his usual slow
and regular step. HIS face was black,
his eyebrows and eyelashes were
singed, and what was left of his hair
and beard was a sight to behold
Some one brought a mirror, and he
had look at himself. AS usual, how
ever, he took matters philosophically
"Well," he said slowly and dellber-
ately, 81 was needing shave and my
hair cut anyway."-Exchange.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
Mines of Nevada

Nevada is a Spanish word meaning
snowy" or white as snow and the
name of the state, says bulletin OF
the United States geological survey
was derived from the Sierra Nevada
The state ranks sixth in size in the
Union. Its length from north to south
is 4S4 miles, its width 81 miles and its
area 109S21 square miles
The history Of Nevada is chiefly the
history of her mines. Since the discov
cry of the CONS, Jck lode and other ia
nous ore bodies periods of activity
and prosperity have alternated with
periods of depression. Each discov
cry of<high grade ore in noteworthy
quantity has been followed by rapid
settlement in that locality and the es-
adjustment of-one or more towns.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
Two MonderfuI cIoosa.

One Of the most wonderful clocks IN
the world is owned by Frenchnlan,
Louis Descutter. 1t is mounted on q
Louis Seize stand and has follr faces.
Besides marking the hours, it shows
the tides at six different parts of the
world, the mean time and the solar
time, the age of the moon, the move
ments of the planets and all eclipses.
1t is also perpetual calendar. 1t was
made by Janvier Of Paris in 1879 and
took eleven years to manufacture.
San Diego. Cal. has wopderfu!
clock with twenty dials, which tell the
time simultaneously i'll all parts of the
world, also the days of-the. week and
the date and month 1t stands TWENTY
one feet high, and four of its d.als arg
each four feet in diameter. 1t is in
closed in plate glass, so that every ac-
ton can be seen, and the whole is illG-
minated every night. 1t is jeweied
with tourmaline. topaz, agate and jade
and required fifteen months to build.
The motive power is a 200 pound
weight. The cost of the clock was 3d.
OOO.-Peoples Home Journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
Neglected Colds Grow Worse,

A cough that racks and irritates
the throat may lead to serious
chronic cough, if neglected. The
healing pine balsams in DR.. Bells
Pine Tar Honey Natures own rem
edy-will soothe and relieve the irri-
tation, breathing will be easier, and
the antispetic properties will kill the
germ which retarded healing. Have
it handy for Group, sore throat and
chronic bronchial affections. Get a
bottle to-day Pleasant to take. AT
all Druggists, 25c.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
Lines on the Palms Of Hands,

It cannot be said that the lines on
the palms of our hands are of any
great service to us. Indeed, it is doubt
full if they are of any value in them
selves. outside of the possible aid they
may be in helping us to determine the
character of the surface of things
which we grasp or touch. 1t is posi-
BILE that they aid in some slight degree
in this way. There is little doubt,
however, that they are result of the
work the hands are constantly called
upon to do rather than contrived for
any particular service. The habitual
tendency of the fingers in grasping and
holding things throws the skin of the
palms into creases which through fire.
quent repetition make the lines of the
palms permanent in several instances.
The popularity of ! these lines Or
creases iii various individuals as to de-
tails and length and variations is the
chief basis of the so called science of
palmistry.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
Our Magazine Offer.

The special offer of $1.25 for a.
years subscription to The Midland
Journal and to four Standard maya
zines is being taken advantage of
by a goodly number of our sub
scribers, who appreciate good thing.
There are no strings to this offer, it
is open to all new or old subscribers.
By subscribing to The Midland
Journal now van get s1.35 worth
Of magazines for only % cents extra.
The magazines are all high class and
will make valuable addition to the
library of any home. We want to
call your attention also to the rree
dress pattern that is given to each
subscriber
We doIs' t make a cent on these
magazines, and are giving you a
chance to get some good monthly
reading for trifle 1t is for your
benefit that we offer you these four
magazines at such big redustion
When renewing your subscription
to The Midland Journal don't forget
to remind us of the big magazine
offer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
Constipation Causes Bad Skin.

Adult and pimp1y skin is due to a
sluggish bowel moyment Correct
this condition and clear your com
plexion with DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. This mild laxative taken at
bedtime will assure you full, free,
non-griping movement in the morn
ing. Drive out the dull, listless
feeling resulting from overloaded
intestines and sluggish liver. Get
a bottle to-day. At all Druggists
Csc. /
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
ON GUARD AGAINST FIRES.
State Forest Fire Protective Force at
Heighth of Autumn Fire
Prevention Season.

AONChSAOAA AONetDCfAs
This is the forest fire period. Oc-
curing semi-annuaIlJ in the fall and
spring, when the woods are dry, it is
at these two times that forest fires
occur. The fall season is now more
than halfway past but not until the
winter SHOWS come will the danger
period be over.
Though there have been many
fires in 1916, and there will likely
be many more, the amount of dam
age has been much less than in form
er years. This is attributable, ac-
cerding to the States Board of
Forestry, to at least two causes:
Owners of woodland are more and
more beginning to realize, their pro-
ductive value, and when fires occur
they are not neglected; and spec "a.
appropriation by the last Legislature
has made it possible TO bring abou.
closer, better organization of Mary
lands Forest Protective System. The
present system consists of the State
Forester at Baltimore, who keeps in
touch with all the Wardens and to
whom all reports are made;l and the
field force of las State Forest War
dens, 18 of whom are on special dut
as Federal Patrolmen under CO.
operative arrangement with the U. S.
Forest Service, which pays their
salaries on a per diem, basis, and 8
Lookout Watchmen stationed at
Fire Observations towers.
The remaining Forest Wardens
are especially authorized and dele
gated to investigate and extinguisl
any fires in their respective localitie
and to employ all necessary means at
| the expense of the State and County
to bring fires speedily under control
Such a force, however efficient, can
not always prevent fires, with tn
carelessness still prevalent in many
sections, yet when fire occurs thu
most important thing is to extinguisi
it Immediately, with the least dam
age and expense And that is VIVA
the Fire Protection System aims tc
do. 1t also exercises a strong deter
/
closely following up and investiga-
ting fires and holding those who
start them responsible under the
| forest law, whenever sufficient evil
dence of guilt can be found
Soon after the fire season began
E. R. Ford, Asst. Forester, has been
! constantly in the field, for most OF
the time in Western Maryland, in
vestigating fires and comforting with
the Forest Wardens in helping them
to improve local conditions and
thereby increase the efficiency of the
system as whole. New sWardens
and Patrolmen have been commits
stoned wherever special fire hazard
warranted, and the entire System is
being extended and its efficiency in
creased. Mr.. Ford. who-has recent
I ly taken up this branch of the work,
reports that he finds the Forest War
dens thoroughly interested in the
work, highly respected, in their COM
munities, and doing public service
at nominal cost, since they receive
no salary but are paid for services
rendered. These services are being
more and more appreciated as the
good results of the work become
apparent.
An acquaintance with the local
Forest Warden will prove profitable
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
Stop That Cough.

A hacking cough weakens the
whole system, drains your energy
and gets worse If neglected; your
throat is raw, your chest aches and
you feel sore all over. Relieve that
cold at once with Dr. Kings New
Discovery, The soothing pine bal
sans heal the irritated membranes,
and the antiseptic and laxative
qualities kill the germs and break
up your cold. Don't let a cold lin
ger. Get DR.. Kings New Discovery
to-day at your Druggist, soc, /
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
Cargla s.edtcine FOR Children.

Mrs.. Hugh Cook, scottsville, N.
Y, says: about five years ago when
we were living in Garbutt, N. Y, l
doctored two of my children suffer-
ing from colds with Chamberlain S
Cough Remedy and found it just as
represented In every way 1t prompt
ly cured their colds quicker, than
anything, l ever used" obtainable
everywhere.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08

in the copservation and protection of
the woodlands of the State. They
constitute an asset worth the best
that we can give them.
The following ara Forest Wardens
of Cecil county: Levi H.. Balderston,
Colora; F. F. Meyer. Elktol; Vim.
IN. warrington. Singerly; Charles
G. Bouchelle, North East.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08

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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
Our First Free School.

The first free school established in
the United States was in the province
of Massachusetts Bay III the year 1911
by order of the general colonial court
In 1647 the same authority declared
that free schools should be established
within every town having fifty house
holders under penalty OF fine of CPS
This fine was doubled by a declaration
made in 1871 and again doubled in
1858.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
Warranted Not 10 FaiI.

Doctor-Your wife needs outdoor eC.
ercise more than anything else Hus-
band-But she, won't go out. What
am l to do2 Doctor-Give her plency
of money to shop with.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08

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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
Good for CONSTIPATION.

Chamberlain's Tablets are excel
lent for constipation. They are
pleasant to take and are mild and
gentle in effect. Obtainable every
where.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
Application OF Manure.

In order to reduce the loss in manure
to minimum. and also to economic
in handling it. the general aim and
) .akpractice should be to haul 1t directly
m the stable to the field and spread
NJ 1t once On the average farm the
I following of this practice all>througb
the year would result in less loss than
any method that could be pursued
The use Of rotted manure rather
than fresh manure is desirable in con.
Aection with many market garden OF
Vegetable crops. as 1t gives quicker re.
tits and with root crops viii give q
y smoother and nicer product.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
Enc Field.

Madge- Did you, have anything to
talk about at the club meeting? Mar
iorie-Lots. On account of the storm
there We're only three of us present
Judge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
Lead Soldiers.

$50 you are playing With yeur sol
diers, Willie?" said the caller
Eyes, ma'am."
"They seem very heavy soldiers.
Eyes, ma'am They're on their way
home from the war and they've got a
lot of lead in en-. Yonlsers States
man.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
Gettinn hal paht.

Poverty is hard. but debt is horrible.
A man might as well have a smoky
house andza scolding wife, which are
said to be the two worst evils of our
Lffe.-SpIrgeon.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08

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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
Care Of Manure.

The FIRST step to be taken in the care
OF manure, SO as to prevent the losses
mentioned above, is to provide suf-
icient bedding or litter in the stable
to absorb and save all the liquor parts.
The losses due to fermentation can
be greatly checked by mixing horse
manure with the colder cow manure;
by making the piles compact as to ex-
clude the air; and by moistening the
pile so as to assist in excluding the air
and also to lower the temperature, The
use Of chemicals or mechanical absorb
ents, such as peat, kainit. phosphate
rock, ETC., in the stable and sprinkleo
over the manure, assists ip preserving
the manure and preventing loss.
Losses from washing or teaching by
rain may be prevented by piling under
cover or in favorable basin-like places.
or still better, by hauling it directly to
the field and spreading it as soon as it
is produced.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08

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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
MANURE SHOULD
GIhlE PROPER CARE
No Product OF Equal Value Is
So Much Neglected.
MANURE HAS AMONEY VALUE
Every Step Should Be Made To
Preserve All Manure Made
on Farm.


son of the year the attention of the
farmer should be called to the inn
portance of the conservation OF
manure In one of the correspondence
lessons written by DR.. H. ]. Patter-
son, Director, Experiment Station, the
following advice is given concerning
the case of manure:
Even though manure is regarded
highly by all farmers in sections where
fertilizers are needed, nevertheless
there is probably nc product of equal
value which is so much neglected and
so poorly cared for.
The first great source of loss is
through the incomplete absorption eof
th urine. 1t is not infrequent that no
fattempt is made to save this portion
Of the manure. When it is remember
ed that the urine is richer in both
nitrogen and potash than the dung,
and that they are more available to
crops in the urine than in the dung,
it should be- self-evident to all that it
is highly essential that this part of
the manure be carefully saved.
The second greatest source of waste
Of manure is the loss incurred by leach
ing. If manure is piled against the
side of the stable where the water
from the roof can drip on it, or If it is
piled on the hillside or other. exposed
places, the rain water in teaching
through the manure washes out Of it
much nitrogen and potash, which is
seen in the dark brown liquid oozing
from the base Of the pile.
The third common source Of loss is
that incurred by heating and ferment-
ing. When manure is thrown in piles,
it soon heats and throws off more or
less yapor and gas. This heating is
caused by fermenting or breaking
down of the materials composing the
manure The fermentation is caused
by the action of bacteria or low orders
of microscopic plants. The bacteria
which produces the most rapid fermen-
tation in manure need plenty of air or
oxygen. Therefore, fermentation will
be more rapid in loosely piled manure.
A certain amount Of moisture is neces-
sary for fermentation, but If the
manure is wet, fermentation is checked
because it lowers the temperature and
excludes part of the supply of air.
The fermentation which takes place
in manure breaks down the organic
matters and causes loss of humus,
and also of nitrogen through the am
moninm compounds which are volatil-
izNe. The odor of ammonia which is
q fmoniy noticeable about horse
stables and piles Of horse manure is an
evidence of the fermentation and loss
which is taking place.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-29
MINERS SAID TO HAVE
WON ON ALL POINTS
According to Scranton Dis
patch They Get Wage Adj
vance and 8-Hour Day

SCRANTON, Pa, April 29.-An au-
thentic report from New York received
here this morning is to the effect that the
miners and operators subcommittee have
reached final agreement, insuring peace
in the hard coal fields of Pennsylvania
for the next four years They got to-
gether last night. The miners leaders
will ask the trdistrict convention at Potts
willie next Tuesday to ratify the agree
ment, which grants substantial concessions
to the anthracite workers.
II is understood that there Is to be a
wage advance of seven or seven and one
half per cent. for contract miners and
laborers and all men employed at piece
work in the mines and who are not paid
on the daily or hourly or monthly basis.
The eight.hour day is granted, with a
wage advance of at least per cent. for
all day.paid men, this advance TO be COM
puted as follows:
A daiy.paid man will receive for eight
hours work a day a wage he now receives
for nine hours. and to that figure will be
added the per cent advance.
The miners also win recognition of
the union that does not embody the closed
shop or the check-off.
Mine workers here are jubilant today
and look for a speedy ratification of the
agreement entered into by their officers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-29
ROOSEVELT BOUNCES
INTO CHICAGO, HAILED
BY SUFFRAGE CHIEFS
Colonel Blazes Way, Doffs Hat,
Talks, and Headquarters
Are Opened Pending
Big Convention
WILL AK TONIGHT

CHICAGO. April 2s.-Col Theodore
Roosevelt, preceded by his unqualified in.
dorsement of woman suffrage, arrived here
today to court the hyphen in its natural
habitat The Colonel didn't pussy.fo
into Chicago. He came with the usual
Rooseveltian enthusiasm and snap. and
DOTTED his hat repeatedly in response to
cheers from pedestrians.
simultaneously with his arrival an
nouncement was made of the opening of
Roosevelt headquarters. From now until
June I, Roosevelt's friends will spare no
efforts to convert the Sherman.pedged H.
linois delegates to Rooseveltism
n large committee from the Illinois Bar
Association, whose guest he Is here, met
Mr.. Roosevelt. The forenoon was spent
quietly in the hotel The Colonel saw
numerous political friends Tonight he
will speak at n bar association banquet
on National Duty and International
Ideals"
Colonel Roosevelts, announcement on
the suffrage question aroused tremendous
enthusiasm among suffragists. many cf
whom of national repute are now hela
He received congratulatory messages
throughout the morning.
II am so glad, but not at all sur
prised to hear it," said Jane Adams,
of Hull House,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-29
U. s. TO PRESS SHARPLY
ISSUE OF ALLIES H0LD-UP
OF AMERICAN SHIPS
WASHINGTON. April 20.

WASHINGTON, April 20.
with plenty of ntmations at hand thai
Germany has about decided to accept the
United States view on the submarine dues-
tion, IL was learned today that the next
move by this Government on the interna'
tional checker board will be against viola'
tions of international law by the Anglo
French Governments As soon as the Ger
man controversy Is out of the way 1t IL
the intention of the State Department Il
assail vigorously the Allies hold-ups oi
neutral mails and commerce II is con-
tended that the replies to former protests
now on file in the department, show con-
clusively that American rights have beer
constantly violated and that admission IL
made that these violations are Illegal.
1t is understood that the President and
Secretary Lansing intend demanding thai
this be changed. officials are bitter oveI
the backing and filling by the British For
etgn Office over the dyestuffs controversy
After agreeing to pass through S5.OOO.OOt
worth of German-made dyes, the title fol
which was held in this country. the British
Government baked when Germany ex
pressed willingness to allow five times thai
amount to come through. The claim wal
made by the British trade advisers thai
this would create s25000,O00 German
credit in the United States, and perrnis'
sion for any dyestuffs to come through
was withdrawn,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-29
MEXICO PLANS ISSUE
OF SAFER CURRENCY
Carranza Regime Forced to
Bolster-New Peso Worth
Ten Cents

MEXICO CITY. via Galveston, Tex,
April 29.--Luis Cabrera, Mexican Minis
ter OF Finance. today outlined the financial
condition of the de facto Government and
its plan for the immediate future. Much
Misrepresentation exists, said Senor Ca
brera. regarding the plans Of the de facto
Government for financing the republic.
THE scheme itself is simple" he de-
clared. "Ssven hundred and fifty million
pesos In lsper currency are in circulation
at prssent. On the first of May the Gov
erUElent viii begin the issue of new
medium of 500,OO00O0 pesos with gold
reserve behind it of $50 900 600, Mexican,
or $25,OO0,0OO American.
THE reserve will be so per cent, maxi
ing the actual value of the new Mexican
peso 20 cents Mexican. or 10 cents Ameri-
can. The old issue will be compulsory
legal tender for two months, when a
sufficient amount will be retired and sum
cient new currency issued. so as to make
the old issue actually stand on H.
THE actual buying value will be set
by the fact that all internal taxes will
be payable in il. There will he no ex-
change Of new money for old, the latter
being gradually retired by cancellation. as
received by the Government.
New money viii be issued slowly, and
keep pace with the gold reserve as taken
by the Government in export import and
oil taxes now and later by a land tax.
In the course of time all the old money
will be retired, and the new money will
reach par with the increase of the reserve.
The financial question is the most i'm
portant Of the Governments problem, and
its solution means stability for the present
Government"