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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-23

Use to go away at the house door; and
more and more she realized that it
would be difficult. His mood was reck-
less, masterful. Instead of laughing
when she drew back from proffered
caress, he turned surly. Obstinate
lines that she remembered appeared
from his nostrils to the corners Of his
mouth. She was uneasy.
Finally she hit on a plan to make
him stop somewhere in her neighbor-
hood and let her get out of the car.
She would not come back after that.
There was another car going toward
the city. Now it passed them, and as
often they passed it. 1t became con-
test of wits. Palmer's car lost on the
hills, but gained on the level stretches,
which cleaned with a coating of thin
ice.
II wish you'd let them get ahead,
Palmer. It's silly and it's reckless"
II told you we'd travel tonight"
He turned little glance at her.
What the deuce was the matter with
women, anyhow? Were none of them
cheerful any more? Here was Grace
as sober as Christine. He felt out
ragged, defrauded.
His light car Skidded and struck the
big car heavily. On a smooth road per-
haps nothing more serious than broken
mudguards would have been the re-
suit. But on the ice the small car
slowed around and slid over the edge
of the bank. At the bottom of the de-
clivity it turned over.
Grace was flung clear Of the wreck
age. Howe freed himself and stood
erect, with one arm hanging at his side.
There was no sound at all from the
boy under the tonneau.
The big car had stopped. Down the
bank plunged heavy, gorillalike fig
ure, long arms pushing aside the frozen
branches of trees. When he reached
the car, O'Hara found Grace sitting
unhurt on the ground. In the wreck of
the car the lamps had not been extin-
guished, and by their light he made out
Howe, swaying dizzily.
anybody underneath"
Inc cnauHeur. ne ueau, 1 tnlnK.
He doesn't answer"
The other members of O'Hara's party
had crawled down the bank by that
time. With the aid of jack, they got
the car up. Johnny Resented lay dou-
bled on his face underneath. When he
came to and opened his eyes, Grace al
most shrieked her relief.
"pm all right" said Johnny Rosen-
field. And, when they offered him
whisky: "Away with the fire-water. 1
am no drinker. IL" A spasm of
pain twisted his face. 81 guess I'll get
up" With his arms he lifted himself
to a sitting position, and fell back
again.
"Huhi" he said. 81 can't move my
legs"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-23
BOMB EXPLODED
IN COURTHOUSE
Two Men Blown to Pieces in
Boston Building.
JUDGE IN ADJOINING ROOM
Foreigner Who, With Janitor Is Killed
In Anteroom OF Court, Be-
lieved To Have Been
Bomb Carrier.

Boston.-A bomb exploded in the
Suffolk county courthouse, killing two
men and injuring another. One of the
dead was Louis A. Zelinger, a janitor
employed in the building. The other
unidentified, was believed by the po-
lice to have been the bearer of the
explosive.
The object of the bomb carrier is
uncertain, but the fact that Judge Will
preme Court was only 25 feet from
the anteroom in which the explosion
occurred indicated to the authorities
that he may have been the objective.
1t is thought the explosion was pre-
mature.
Except for the shattering of win
dows, no damage was done in Judge
Lorings court, which was in session.
The anteroom where the explosion &C.
Cured was damaged materially. Girl
stenographers tainted, a jury that was
locked up for deliberation in room
overhead clamored for release, and a
court officer collapsed, but order was
quickly restored and strong guards
were placed over both the court house
and the nearby state house.
The unidentified dead man apparent
ly was foreigner probably of South
ern European origin.
1t was learned that the explosive
probably was nitroglycerin contained
in an iron vessel, and possibly loaded
with shrapnel. A bomb of this nature
was exploded at the harbor police sta
ton in the North End recently, and
police are endeavoring to learn
whether there was any relation be-
tween the two incidents. The authori-
ties also are working on the theory
that the bomb carrier had grievance
against the courts. An arrest was
made, but the police said they placed
no special significance in the mans
detention.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-23
CHAPTER XIV.

By Christmas day Sidney was back
in the hospital, little wan, but vail
antly determined to keep her life to it's
mark of service. She had talk with
K the night before she left. Katie
was out, and Sidney had put the dining
room in order. K. sat by the table and
watched her as she moved about the
room.
The past few weeks had been very
wonderful to him; to help her up and
down the stairs. to read to her in the
evenings as she lay on the couch in the
sewing room; later, as she improved,
to bring small dainties home for her
tray, and, having stood over Katie
while she cooked them, to bear them in
triumph to. that upper room-he had
not been so happy in years.
And now it was over. He drew
long breath.
Il hope you don't feel as if you must
stay on" she said anxiously. mot that
we don't want you-you know better
than that"
'There is no place else in the whole
world that want to go to-" he said
simply.
IL seem to be always relying on
somebody's kindness toto keep things
together. First, for years and years,
it was Aunt Harriet; now it is you"
Don't you realize that, instead of
your being grateful to me. it is l who
am undenlably grateful to you? This
is home now. have lived around
In different places and in different
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-23
PAYS FOR $50
ACRES OF LAND.
From the Crop Of Wheat on So
Acres in Western Canada.

This story of paying for your land
out of one years crop is fully anthem
ticated by a great many farmers in
Western Canada.
And now, all that the farmer makes
is velvet and you find him going more
extensively into stock raising, for all
authorities agree that in short time
there will be demand for live stock,
such as even will tax the vast re-
sources Of Western Canada. They
will go into stock raising because of
the adaptability of the country to pro-
vide food and fodder without feeding
grain If necessary. They will go into
stock and improve their places. They
will install steam and heating plants
In fact, many are now doing it. They
will have automobiles, in fact in many
districts there is not farmer but has
one. They will beautify their homes
and erect fine barns until the whole
country will be as attractive as many
of the counties in the best states in
the Union. But we started out to tell
you of the farmer who paid for 100
acres of land from the crop Of wheat
off of SO acres. The Holden district
on the line of the Grand Trunk Pacific
does not appear to the ordinary OBJ
server to be any better than many
other districts along that line, and
probably isn't. 1t was in this district
that John Larcome, settler, pur-
chased in 1915 100 acres Of raw prai-
RE land. He broke and seeded So
acres. His crop turned out well, and
he sold the greater portion of it for
$2,970. His land cost him $16.50 per
acre, or $3.50. So that the crop from
the So acres paid for the land and left
a balance of over $500, which with
part of the crop left over would just
pay for the cost of operation. This
is not really an unusual case, hundreds
Of other farmers in Alberta and Sas-
katchewan having been able to do the
same.
Sales of land are being reported
from many districts in Manitoba, Sas-
katchewan and Alberta at good prices.
And values are yet low, but with the
flow of any value that will take place
after the war, no doubt they will be
considerably increased. The home
steads in the Park sections which are
to be had actually free are having
the attention of a good class Of set
tiers, who want to go into mixed farm
ing.-AdvertiSement.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-23

able to take this life-in-death OF
Johnny Rosenfelds and make it life
again!
Sidney fed him his morning beef tea,
and, because her eyes filled up with
tears now and then at his helplessness,
she was not so skillful as she might
have been. When one spoonful had
gone down his neck, he smiled up at
her whimsically.
"Run for your life. The dams
burst! I" he said. ....
AS much as was possible, the hos
the afternoon, services were held in
the chapel downstairs. Doctor Max,
lounging against the wall, across the
chapel, found his eyes straying toward
Sidney constantly. How she stood out
from the others! What zest for liv-
ing and for happiness she had!
The Christmas morning had brought
Sidney half a dozen gifts. K. sent her
silver thermometer case with her
monogram, Christine toilet mirror.
But the gift of gifts, over which Sid
ney's eyes had glowed, was a great
box of roses marked in Doctor Max's
copper-plate writing, From a neigh
bor."
Tucked in the soft folds of her kerr
chief was one Of the roses that after
noon.
Services over, the nurses fled out.
Max was waiting for Sidney in the cor
ridor.
"Merry Christmas !" he said, and held
out his hand.
"Merry Christmasr' she said. "You
see !"-she glanced down to the rose
she wore. 'The others make the most
splendid bit of color in the ward"
'But they We're for you'll"
"They are not any the less mine be-
cause 1 am letting other people have
chance to enjoy them"
Under all his gayety he was curious
" diffident with her. Ali the pretty
speeches he would have made to Car
lotta under the circumstances died be-
fore her frank glance.
Sidney eyed him, half amused, half
hurt.
'What have I done, Max? Is it bad
for discipline for us to be good
friends?"
Carlotta was watching them from
the chapel. Something in her eyes
reused the devil of mischief that al
ways slumbered in him.
''My cars been stalled in a snow
drift downtown since early this morn
ing, and have Eds Peggy in sleigh.
Put on your things and come for a
ride"
He hoped Carlotta could hear what
he said; to be certain of it, he ma
liciously raised his voice trifle.
"Just little rum" he urged. "Put
on your warmest things"
Sidney protested. She was to be
free that afternoon until six O'clock;
but she had promised to go home.
"'K. is alone"
"K. can sit with Christine. Ten to
one, he's with her now"
The temptation was very strong. She
had been working hard all day. The
heavy Odor of the hospital, mingled
with the scent of pine and evergreen
in the chapel, made her dizzy. The
fresh outdoors called her. And, be-
sides, if K. were with Christine
''It's forbidden, isn't it?"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-23

"I'm Going to Be Straight, Palmer"
help her with the breakfasts. If there's
any way to make a mistake, she makes
it."
1t was after eight when Sidney found
Johnny Rosenfeld.
"You here in the ward, Johnny" she
said.
Suffering had refined the boys fea-
lures. His dark, heavily fringed eyes
looked at her from a pale face. But
he smiled up at her cheerfully.
Il was in private room; but it cost
thirty plunks week, so moved. Why
pay rent?"
Sidney had not. seen him since his
accident. And now the work of the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-23

K LeMoyne queer stranger gentle becomes
presided Sidney invalid moth
er Anna Harriet Sidney be-
hospital the influence Of Dr. Max Wilson,
with her charm K loves her from
a old mgh-schoo chum At
Sidney worlds She becomes
been intimate with Will
of unofendng Sidney Sdneys chum Chris
avoid strangers Dr.
finds he old FRIEND famous Doc
Edwardes supposedly Max the secret Sdneys
the girl to bed with low fever
untrue to his bride.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-23
Success at Last,

"Hurrahl Hurrah! Five dollars for
my latest story, "A Modern Husband
Congratulations, young man. From
whom did you get the money!"
"From the express company. They
lost it,"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-23
TO RUSH SUBMARINES.
Daniels May Equip Two Navy Yards
For Purpose.

Washington.-Secr of the Navy
Daniels has under serious considera-
ton the immediate equipping of the
Puget Sound and Portsmouth IN. HI
Navy Yards in order to start work at
once on at least part of the 3S new
submarines without waiting for bids
from private shipyards.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-23
friendship.

Mabel-Do you know anything about
Tom Brown?
Arthur-Why, Tom is my best
friend.
Mabel know that, but is he all
right otherwise?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-23
Food To Come First.

London.-The British Government
regards the production of food of
greater Importance at the present
time than the sending of additional
men into the army.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-23
u-BoAT SCORES NEAR PATROL.
Two Americans In Crew Of East
Point, Sunk Without Warning.

Washington. - Torpedoing without
warning on March 9 of the British
steamer East Point, London, for Phila-
delphia, with two Americans in her
crew, was reported in dispatches to
the State Department All on board
were saved The steamer was sunk
off the English Coast.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-23
Hardy Possible.

The following resolution was passed
by an Irish corporation: '"That a new
Jail should be built; that this be done
out of the materials of the old one,
and that the old Jail be used until the
new one is completed"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-23
SIS To Register Voter.

Chicago.-It cost the City of Chicago
$265,0O0 to place on the books 17,74S
names at the supplemental registra-
ton, according. to figures given out by
the election commissioners.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-23
20 BRITISH SHIPS DESTROYED.
U-Boats' Victims In Week Included
Three Fishing Vessels.

London.-Thirteen British vessels of
more than 1900 tons were sunk dur
ing the week ended March II, says the
official announcement of shipping
losses Four British vessels of less
than 1000 tons and three fishing YES
sells also were sunk
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-23
Handed Their PASSPORTS.

Peking.-The German Minister to
China and his staff and also all the
German Consuls in the country were
handed their passports.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-23
Loop the Loop With a Load.

Lieutenant Nagorski of the Russian
army aviation corps has looped the
loop with a passenger and LOO
pounds of extra weight.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-23
MISSOURI TO VOTE ON LIQUOR.
House Adopts Senate Constitutional
Amendment.

Jefferson City, Mo.-The Missouri
House, by vote of IS to Is, concur
red with the Senate in resolution 20
submit prohibition constitutional
amendment to the voters of Missouri
in November, 1918. Under the pro-
posed amendment Statewide prohibit
ton would become effective November
!, 1919.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-23
Nov. 4, 1915. Pennington Gap, Va.
Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do For You

Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y, for a sample size bot.
tie. 1t will convince anyone. You will
also receive a booklet of valuable infor-
nation, telling about the kidneys and blad-
der. When writing, be sure and mention
this paper. Regular fifty-cent and one
dollar size bottles for sale at all drug
stores.-Adv,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-23

Do you suppose that DR.. Max
Wilson has such a dull con-
science that he would sully Sid
ney's character if the opportu-
nifty offered?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-23

Pure blood is essential to Good Health.
Garfield Tea dispells impurities, cleanses
the system and eradicates disease. Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-23

A motor-driven machine has BEEN
vented that polishes a cuspidor in
a minute.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-23
PARIS FIGARO SEIZED.
Published Editorial Criticizing Action
Of Deputies.

OF Deputies.
Paris.-The Figaro was seized. This
action is attributed to an editorial pub
nshed in the newspaper criticizing the
attitude of the Chamber of Deputies
toward General Lyautey, who resigned
as Minister of War.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-23
Virginia Druggists Stand Back
of Reliable Kidney Medicine

We are SO well pleased with the re-
ports on Swamp-Root that we are as,
sured that it is we'll worth recommend
ing for the ailments for which it is adver-
tised. 1t has proved very valuable in
many instances and during the past TWEEN
ty years not single complaint has been
received. 1t is not necessary for us to say
anything more about Swamp-Root for its
success is well-known and its reputation
is excellent. Very truly yours,
POWELL VALLEY DRUG CO.,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-23

The Street" and Its People Come to Understand More
About That Death Which Is the Wage Of Sin, and to
Puzzle Over the Designs of Providence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-13

total number of patients admitted since
the hospital opened, 1854.
| There have been % nurses in the
training school this year. Eight have
graduated and received their diplomas,
making a total of 70 nurses graduated
since the opening of the school,
EARLY in the year. the most modern
laundry equipment was installed at an
| approximate expense of $1,000. 1t has
| been in operation since then. Through
the great interest which is taken in this
| institution by some of the officers of the
| Central Maine Power Co, it was posi-
BILE for a motor of sufficient capacity to
run the machinery of the laundry to be
| installed free of expense to the hospital.
Our president, George f. Macomber, was
a generous contributor toward the ma
chimes.
We have also purchased and installed
a new hot water heater of capacity
enough to heat all the water for hospital
uses and for the laundry. One of the
essentials to the equipment of modern
hospital is an X-Ray machine and the
directors deemed it advisable to pur-
chase a Shocks Roentgen outfit, which
has been placed in a room especially
constructed for the purpose. 1t is be-
lieved that this will pe adequate for our
purposes for many years to come. The
total cost Of this installation has been
about $4,000, the whole of which was
borne by the hospital. DR.. H. W. Hall
has been appointed Roentgenologist
Four free beds have been maintained
and in addition, free treatment has been
given for 1854 days.
The district nurse has made 1880 Wis
its to rs families without any charge,
and in addition 591 visits to 76 families,
the expense Of which, by arrangement.
was borne by the Metropolitan Insur-
| ance Company. a total of 1871 visits to
154 families during the year.
Some member Of the Hospital Aid So
ciety has visited the hospital each week,
bringing cheer and courage to the pa
tents. and thus indicating their contin-
ued interest in the hospital.
The capacity of the hospital is still
being taxed to it's utmost and the need
of new wing is becoming more i'm
perative. The hospital has funds
amounting to s1355.33 in the hands of
the treasurer for such wing. The bal
ance in the hands of the Hospital Aid
Society for this purpose is $2953.0S. We
wish we could emphasize the Importance
forcibly enough to cause an incentive to
the public-spirited citizens among US to
contribute so generously that we could
report one year from this meeting sufl-
cient response to make the new wing an
accomplished fact.
1t again becomes our privilege to
testify to the comfortable. clean and
sanitary condition of the hospital
whenever the members Of your com
mittee have made their visits, most of
which were unannounced. The patients
universally attest the good care and
treatment.
I We regret to chronicle the passing of
the late Thomas j. Lynch. who had
been a member of this committee since
the spring Of 1907.
II we could combine all the express
sions of appreciation which have been
prompted by the sincere endeayors Of
tho SUPERINTENDENT. Mrs, Sarah Hav-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-13

den. during all the years of her asso-
citation with us, we should still leave
much to be said in her praise.
Miss Una V. Clark. who so accepta
bly, filed the position of assistant su
perintendent for three years, resigned
during the year. This position is now
filled by Miss Violet f. Robinson. p
graduate Of the Rhode Island hospital
Providence. r. J.. who was appointed
and came on duty May Is. and from
her efficient work we feel that we have
chosen wisely.
We have found it advisable to estab-
lish the Office Of night matron and
have appointed one Of. our graduate
nurses. Miss Catherine A. Cyr. for this
position and her work has been very
acceptable.
Miss Frances J. Hanks, who for nine
years SO successfully and conscientious
ly accomplished the clerical and steno-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-13

DIR. j. Willy Ladouceur, who went to
Europe with the unit from La Vale Uni
versity some time ago, is at present sta
toned in special hospital which was
erected for the members of the unit just
outside of Paris. He writes home regu-
larly, but the mail is always delayed
about 90 days on account of the caution
which has to be observed by the mail
steamers of the Allies, for which the
German submersbles keep a sharp eye
out. Arthur Tetreault received a card
from him short time ago stating that
he is in good health and spirits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-13

graphic work of the office, also re-
signed: Miss Marcia Adams has been
chosen to fill the position.
In concluding. we feel that we con
not too greatly emphasize the import
ance of the service rendered by Tue
staff Of physicians and surgeons, VIZ"
nave added so greatly To the success
or this institution: they have at q.
times been availa BILE. and they extern
to the ward patients at all times then
valuable service absolutely withou'
compensation.
tSisned) John r. Could, RlChard j.
Goodwin, Frederick w. Plaisted' NJ
bert w. Brooks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-13

Henry G. Staples Camp No. 90, S. of ",
will hold an important business meeting
Monday evening and all members are
expected to be present if possible. Com
mander Robert Cony will preside for the
first time since his installation and ar
rangements will be made for the Past
Commanders night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-13

A benefit whist party will be given at
the Webster school on next Thursday
evening with music by the school orches-
ira and refreshments will be served. The
funds obtained from this party will be
used to help pay for the Nictrola which
has been bought for the school,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-13

T. NJ. Ware and several members of
the night crew at the postoftice made a
trip to Ingham pond the middle of this
week and met with considerable success,
as 1t was reported the party managed
to take 40 good sized pickerel. 1t was
stated that one of the fish weighed 81
pounds and that several of the others
were large fish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-13

Joseph Cadarette, who was recently
discharged following surgical treatment
at the Augusta General hospital, is i'm
proving at a rapid rate, and was at his
place of business on Water street for u
short time Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-13

The biographical sketches for mem
bers of the Maine Senate and House
of Representative are on sale at the
State House, G. w. Quimby's Art store,
]. F. Pierce and kennebec Journal Of
fee jan5dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-13
LOCAL NOTICE.,

Progressive Spiritualist Society will
hold meetings in G.. a. r. hall Sunday
at go and 100. Mrs. Nettie Holt Har-
ding of Somerville, Mass, medium.
jan13d1t*
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HerSonf &b0nSa||
Cash Crocers
The Yellow Front

Try . pound Armour's 3x oleomar-
aarine, Il 10 fine. Just as Good to
cook with and only soc pound
Dairy Butter, ib. 40e.
Teco Pancake Flour just the thing
these cold mornings. Stir It up with
cold water and il is ready for the
GridIe. Only Sc pkg.