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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-12-07
rhare Are None.


During his visit to the United States
General Joffre was hurled through sub
ways, jerked into skyscrapers, flung
from New York to Chicago on fast
train and in general taken care of
with the breathless assiduity which
characterizes American hospitality.
On the eve of his departure for Mont
real he was asked by reporter to
state freely and frankly which one of
our national characteristics had most
impressed him during his stay.
"Well, since you put it that way"
replied Joffre, II have been chiefly inn
pressed by your blunt outspokenness
and, If / may venture to say so, your
lack of respect to your superiors."
"Our superiors" exclaimed the re-
porter in blank amazement. Bat we
haven't anyi"
"And," remarked Joffre in telling the
story, "after making acquaintance with
their wonderful country and its still
more wonderful inhabitants / have
come to the conclusion that what that
reporter said was about right"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-12-07
List and HeIsoIand.

OF Helgoland one has an unexpected
glimpse in Rudolf Lehmann's remi-
niscences. published over twenty years
ago.
The artist went to Helgoland in 1849
and found List, the great pianist.
staying in that most bracing of wa
tering places-a barren rock some 100
feet high and scarcely two miles in cir
conference in the midst of the North
sea-"
There were, besides List, half doz-
en- well known people staying in Hell
goland, and Lehman calls it this en-
chanted island He says it is formed
of bright red sandstone, SO soft that
the sea, washing away some of its
base, is dyed red for some distance.
Since Lord Salisbury coded the little
island to Germany at least f20,000,000
were spent in terrifying Helgoland.-
London Chronicle.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-12-07


According to the ancient writers, the
basilisk- sometimes called cockatrice-
was a monster to be greatly dreaded.
Its breath filed the air with deadly
poison and burned up vegetation, and
the glance of its eye was fatal to both
man and beast. The only creature that
could face it and live, they said, was
the cock, and travellers were advised to
take loudly growing cocks with them
as protection against the monster. So
much for superstition. AS a matter of
fact, the basilisk is a harmless lizard
living quiet life inl the woods and
feeding on insects. Its appearance.
however, is formidable, and 1t is this,
perhaps, that gave it bad name. 1t
grows to length of from twenty-five
to thirty inches, including its tail,
which is much longer than its body
Rising from it's head and incl,ning
backward is broad, wing-like expan-
sion which gives it some resemblance
to the flying lizard. The crest of this
expansion is formed somewhat like a
crown, and that gave the basilisk its
name, which is from the Greek word
meaning king.-Exchange
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-12-07
An DorderIy. election.


/ was in Puerto Mexico on election
day when General Candida Aguilar was
running for governor Of Vera Cruz
against General Gavira. You would
have thought he had at least good
running start by being Carranza's can
didate and engaged to his daughter,
but Candida never takes any chances.
He had two freight trains Of decanted
Constitutionalist soldiers, armed be-
yond the teeth, in that town bivouack-
ed around the polls and the telegraph
and cable offices. You had to step over
sleeping arsenals to send a telegram.
The simple job of that s0ldiery was to
insure constitutional and orderly cleo
ton by keeping the Gaviristas from
exercising a suffrage called by the new
constitution universal. l don't know
first hand just how matters stood In
the other towns of the state Of Vera
Cruz, but on reaching Mexico City sew
eral days later | read in the capital pa
pers that General Aguilar had been
elected governor by substantial ma
jorities after very orderly" election.
George Marvin in Worlds Work.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-12-07
RaaIa wien IeweIed BEARINGS.


without doubt jeweled bearings on
the reel make it run more smoothly
and add to its life. The heightened life
Of a reel, due to the fact that it is
ieweled, more than overbalances the
added cost over the ordinary kind. As
a general thing, the jewels are set in
removable caps at the end of the bear
ings, which makes it easy to keep them
clean and oiled. OF course the jewel
ed reel hicks you deeper in the bank
roll, but after a fellow has put in prac-
tice work on the lower priced reels and
feels like investing in one that will
last forever, If handled right, then the
jeweled reel is the only one to buy.
Right down to cases, as it were, the
jeweled reel is one that acts best in the
hapds of the angler who knows how to
indie it. 1t spins with such freedom
add speed that it is conducive to back
lasheS with the beginner, who has not
the thumb work to control it.-From
''Lake and Stream Game Fishing" by
Dixie Carroll.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-12-07
Here's Your Hat; STAY Awhile.

1t is the Nunc Dimittis-the art of
the peaceful departure. To know when
to go and how to let go after mine
eyes have seen"-yes, that is fine art
indeed. Learn the art of terminal IA
cility and save world of apologies
and regrets afterward Learn not to
finger over anything. even a telephone.
Long conversations. long explanations.
long letters, long farewells, long
prayers in public, sermons or speeches
and long spun out stories-pray avoid
them. Come to the point on time. De-
part gracefully. Peace will then pur
sue you. Leave wish and longing be-
,gHuse you have gone. Learn to let go
s6f little things today and you will be
ready to decide quickly at tomorrow's
crisis and to depart in peace.-Chris-
tian Advocate.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-12-07
Why People Die Early.

High blood pressure belongs to q
group of old age diseases Bright's dis
ease, arteriosclerosis, heart failure,
apoplexy and paralysis. People natu-
rally die of them at seventy to eighty
years Of age. If they fall victims at an
earlier age there is something wrong.
What is wrong? Why do people die
prematurely? / believe it is because
we fail to search for and find the symp-
toms of these organic diseases. There
is no question at all that If we can dis
cover the right agent to fight the toxins
that live in the colon or large bowel
the average man and woman should
live to be at least hundred. The
American people are going to take
death prevention more seriously than
they do now. Some day when men and
women die under fifty years Of age a
coroner's inquest will be called to de-
termine the cause of their untimely
demise.-Dr w. S. Sadler In Golfers
Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-12-07
Moneter Benefit For the Red Cross.

Moneter Benefit For the Red Cross.
The Managers, Players and
Musicians of the Theatres through
out the United States are arranging
to give a series of benefit perform
ance for the Red Gross, Friday, De-
cember 7th.
This is a remarkable act of gener-
osity on the part of those engaged
in theatrical work and it is to be
hoped that their generous effort will
be given every help and encourage
ment
The gross proceeds of these per-
formances are to be given to the Red
Cross, and the War Council has de-
cided that the amount received in
each city or town, in which there
are one or more benefit perform
ances, shall be divided equally be-
tween the Chapter Of such locality
and the National Organization.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-12-07
Eskimo CARVING.

All Of the Eskimo carving today is
done with steel tools, but there is work
in existence that dates back to the
stone age. The older Eskimos say that
their ancestors used tools Of flint, and
it is known that they have been carv-
ing ivory for many generations. Some
of the very poorest of them and those
that live in the most out Of the way
places are noted for their work Of this
kind. They seem to do it for pastime
and make many toys and dolls foi
their children. They have way Of
softening the bone, horn or ivory be-
fore they work it, and to make the
carvings more distinct they etch lines
on-the surface with black paint made
of a. mixture of gunpowder and blood.
This, when put on the freshly cut bone.
makes permanent stain.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-12-07
TROPICAL Rains,

Tropical rains are of relatively short
duration by reason of the small num-
Der of cyclonic storms in the tropics.
and this duration is fairly uniform
throughout the year.
The heaviest general rainfalls in
Porto Rico are associated with West
Indian hurricanes. The historic hur-
ricane of Aug 8. 1899, precipitated
rainfall equivalent to lib tons per
acre.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-12-07
STATE BOARD PLACES oUARAN-
TINE ON DOGS.
State Board Of Agriculture Trying to
Stamp Out Rabies Developed in
Prince George County.

Quarantine of dogs has been estab-
lished by the State Board of Agricul-
ture in many districts of Prince
George county because of the out
break of rabies during the last two
months. Several persons have been
bitten and have taken treatment in
Washington during that period. On
October 10 quarantine was placed
over a part of the county and on
October 25th another was estab-
lished. On November 7th DR.. w.
C. woodward, health officer of the
District of Columbia, took up the
matter with Samuel M. Shoemaker,
chairman of the Maryland State
Board of Agriculture, and the latter
is making every effort to stamp out
the evil Mr.. Shoemaker desires
the cooperation of all persons in the
county in order that the situation
may be under control as soon as
possible.
Leona, Frederick and Fenton
Hutchinson of Forestville, Thomas
Allen of Alabama avenue, just out
tide the District line, and Floyd
Weldman of Brentwood, have al
~eady been bitten by dogs afflicted
with rabies. In order that the dis
case may not spread among dogs and
result in danger to all children, par
ticularly school children, Mr.. Shoe
maker urges the close confinement Of
I'll pet animals and asks that par
ticular attention be paid by hunters
to their dogs. The greater the CO.
speration of the people the. sooner
the quarantine will be raised. Be-
cause of the outbreak of rabies, all
persons are warned that all dogs
must be kept confined and that dogs
found running at large within the
areas quarantined will be destroyed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-12-07
Important TrifIes.

The most trifiing actions that affect
a mans credit are to be regarded. The
sound Of your hammer at In the
morning or 8 at night, heard by cred
itor, makes him easier six months
longer. But If he sees you at bill
Hard table or hears your voice at tav-
ern when you should be at work he
sends for his money the next day.
Benjamin Franklin.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-12-07
PRACTICAL HEALTH HINT.
Remedies For seurvy.

1. The juices of fruit-oranges.
! lemons. prunes are well known
+ remedies for scurvy. but it has
/. been found that the white potato
/. has proved just as useful. For
: young children a small portion
1. of the potato is required one ta-
/. blespoonful of mashed potato to
!. one pint of water and added to
1. twenty-fours' feeding of milk tin
{. stead of the usual cereaD. Care
+ must be taken to pare the potato
+ very thin An average sized po-
+ tato iboiled) will provide the
+ amount needed The vitamines
+ may be retained by adding the
+ mashed potato to the water In
!. which il was boiled. This is a
!. very simple and easy cure and
+ one which a child will willingly
+ take without objecting.
+ J. ! + + + i + 1. i. + +
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-12-07
Illinois Leads In Marine Enlistment

Since our participation in the war
Illinois leads all the states for the
number of men enlisted in the
Marine Corps. This state has also
furnished the greatest number il
proportion to it's population, accord
ing to a report compiled by Marine
Corps officials at Washington.
The report shows some interesting
comparisons between the inland an6
maritime states. Men from thu
former seem to prefer the Marine
corps service, while those from
Maine, California and other MARITIME
states usually select some other mill
tary branch.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-12-07
aEIE agIae a[t =
Women Farmers Organize.

Women who are farming find he'll
and inspiration from women farm
ers' organizations. The first organi-
zation of this kind, so far. as known
was founded in Missouri in 1911
Four years later the Iowa Woman
Farmers Club was organized at the
Iowa State College of Agriculture
A large number of successful woman
farmers are members of organi-
cations encouraging interest in farm
ing as profession for women. The
Bureau of Markets is cooperating
with and furnishing information re
garding such organizations.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-12-07
Knew vsv..e of Money.

''That young chap you are going
around with is regular pinhead!
stormed Bertha's father. HE doesn't
even know the value Of money!"
"Oh, yes, he doesl" said Bertha. HE
says that he wouldn't give plugged
nickel for your opinion on anything
Puck
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-12-07
Good Policy.

II never interfere with other peo-
pies affairs"
'sNoY
'No; stopped that years ago, when
l checked up and found that all the
money had ever made came from
minding my owa business" Detroit
Free Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-12-07

Hunting on Sunday is prohibited
in all States east of the one hundred
and fifth meridian except Illinois,
louisiana. Michigan, Texas, and
Wisconsin. Certain days of the
week in some States constitute close
seasons in which hunting is prohi-
bited.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-12-07
Crossed Eyes.

Squint is caused by an unequal action
of the muscles of the eyeball If the
muscles which move the eyeball out
ward are shorter than those which
move it inward. divergent squint re-
suits. If the internal muscles are the
stronger the result is convergent sQuint
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-12-07

Wisconsin has extended its pro
vision relative to seizure of para
phernalia used in violation of gam
laws to include automobiles, which
when used by persons hunting lille
gally, may be confiscated by conser
walton officers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-12-07

Leftover breakfast cereals may be
utilized by combining them with
more highly favored foods, examples
of such combinations being oatmeal
fish cakes, and croquettes or leaves
of cereals and nuts. Cold cereals,
when combined with custard and
fruit, also form the basis of nutri-
tious and palatable dessert.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-12-07
ChamberIain's Cough Remedy.

This is not only one of the best
and most efficient medicines for
coughs, colds and Group, but is also
pleasant and safe to take, which is
important when medicine must be
given to children. Many mothers
have given it their unqualified en-
doEsemept, .......:.-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-12-07
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses
have been issued by Clerk of the
Court Charles S. Peacock since our
last issue:-
Charles ". Romagna, of Whining
ton, Del, and Bessie Bell, OF Chesa-
peake City.
Leon v. Ewing, of Childs, and
Mabel A. Hilaman,. of Chrome, Pa.
William N, Irwin and l.. Virginia
Brown, both of Lombard.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-12-07
stomach Trouble and Constipation

Those who are afflicted with
stomach trouble and constipation
should read the following: l
have never found anything so good
for stomach trouble and constipation
as Chamberlain's Tablets. I have
used them off and on now for the
past two years. They not only
regulate the action of the bowels but
stimulate the liver and keep ones
body in a healthy condition" writes
Mrs. Benjamin Hooper, Auburn, N.
Y.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-12-07
Diaadvantaues.

sHere's man died from the effects
Of chewing phosphorus on matches"
"That is what comes from putting
oneself too much on light diet. BAL
timore American.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-12-07
A Minister of MAGIC.

In the course of an address delivered
in London Canon Parft Of Bagdad said
that what impressed native rulers In
the east was the scrupulous honesty OF
the English officials. The sultan OF
Turkey on one occasion was watching
q conjurer. The British ambassador,
who was present, remarked that it was
wonderful"
NO." said the sultan, mot SO won.
derful as all that. l once had a min
lister of marine who swallowed bat
tleship-at least he had the money fol
it, and I've never seen the money OF
the shipv'
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-12-07
The Authority.

'sTell me, my man. do you exercise
your marital prerogatiye and dominate
your wife?"
Better ask her. She's the boss
Baltimore American.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-12-07
Just Like the Boy.

"Errand boys are very scarce. can
furnish you with an Office girl"
These innovations disturb me.
can't get used to en-
"You won't notice the difference.
This girl can whistle" = Pittsburgh
Post
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-12-07
Punishment.

Caller-Here are some versesl wrote
What ought / to get for them? Editor
latter CHANGING over nnes)-I am an ed
itor, not a magistrate. Boston Tran
script.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-12-07
Natures Judqment.

Mature deals wisely with US"
'Huh?"
"She apparently doesn't furnish any
diamonds too large to wear."-Louis-
vile Courier-J Journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-12-07
What Lie Didn't Know.

Peyton r. Hayden was long con-
spicuous figure among the lawyers Of
Boone county. While he was fond Of
studying lawbooks. he cared little about
literature.
During recess one day in the Boone
county courthouse a lawyer named
Field from Lafayette county asked
him what he thought of Byron's
"Childe Harold" Hayden replied:
"Egad. sir, did not know that By
ron had a child named Harold
Bench and Bar OF Boone County, Mo-"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-12-07
The Lesser Evil.

"Lushman declared he would rathel
go to Jail than pay his divorced wife
alimony."
did she let him?"
Eyes; she said she'd much rather SET
him save his money behind bars thar
spend it over them."-Pittsburgh Dis
Uatch
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-12-07

Man sinks beneath his load when
fear rises In his heart; drive away bis
fear and you win divide his load.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-12-07

Too many people are too willing
to let the other fellow do what they
should be doing themselves.
The Holly chieftain., 1917-04-20
Home Stretch
Vote STANDING
Pay Up Period and H.B Special Is Now
Attraction. Additional Vote Prizes
Three For Each District.

The vote standing next week viii
be the last published standing Of
candidates before the flnal stand
ing.
The prizes are not yet won. Is
several candidates are close togeth
er in their vote standing and from
now on, it's purely matter Of
HUSTLE"
Votes are now easier to be had
than at any stage of the campaign
so HUSTLE"
The candidate who will lay sys
tematic plans and work to them
can accomplish wonders.
In accordance with the rule in
reference to consolidation of dis
tricts, we announce that District
No. and have been merged into
one.
The Holly chieftain., 1917-04-20
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Service for Sunday, April % l0:30.
why We Should Give to God" will
be the subject of the sermon by the
pastor. the Rev. Wiley K Wright.
Sunday School lesson, Jesus
Amounted at Bethany" Johnl2,l.ll.
7:30 the second OF the series of
srmons on The Forthy Days Fol-
lowing the Resurrection" will be
preached. Subject, Two Great Sun
day Evening Meetings" Special
music by the choir. All are very
cordially invited.
The Holly chieftain., 1917-04-20
HOUSE BURNS DOWN

Tho many friends Of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. E. Kennedy. will regret to learn
that they had the misfortune to
lose their house by fire, last Satur-
day night. The fire caught from a
bad flue and before they knew it
the entire house was ablaze. They
were unable to save hardly any
thing from the home and their loss
will be quite heavy. No insurance
was carried on the place.
The Holly chieftain., 1917-04-20
PAY UP PERIOD

For the period ending Tuesday,
April "a, 1917 we will issue extra
votes on subscriptions to The Hol-
ly Chieftain and on old accounts OF
the merchants cooperating in this
campaign as follows:-
/. To the candidate collecting the
greatest amount of old subscrip-
tions will be awarded One Million
Votes, second greatest amount q
Half Million votes and for the third
greatest amount Two Hundred
Fifty Thousand votes.
2. To the candidate collecting the
greatest amount of old accounts
| from each merchant cooperating
will be given One Million votes.
second highest, Half Million votes
and third highest, Two Hundred
Fifty thousand votes. Also each
merchant will issue certificate to
the candidate collecting the great
est amount for the particular store.
of 250,O00 votes. These votes are in
addition to the regular votes the
merchant is authorized to give dur
ing this period on old accounts.
H. B. SPECIAL. :.
TO every auto owner who calls at
the II. B. Garage and registers dur
ing Pay-Up Period" will be given
1000 Free Votes. providing they
make purchase of something from
the II. B. Garage during this period.
One week and day hence and
it will all be over but the shouting.
About eleven weeks ago, was an
nOunced the Inauguration of this
great popularity prize campaign
thru which will be awarded several
valuable prizes. The cost of these
grand and beautiful prizes has
been considerable, of which the
candidates and their friends have
shown their appreciation by their
hearty support.
On April %, 1917, at six o'clock
p. m. will be awarded the beauti-
full prizes and votes brought in to
the campaign department of The
Holly Chieftain one minute after
the closing time will not count, 80
get your votes in before that time.
The campaign closes at o'clock
sharp.
In this issue appears the Home
Stretch" vote standing of all ballots
deposited in the ballot box up to
six o'clock Wednesday, April ls,
1917 and we ask candidates to
please check up their figures with
this standing, so that if there are
any differences same may be i'm.
mediately checked up.
AS some Of the candidates did
not understand about depositing
their ballots for this standing, we
ask that every ballot issued up to
next Wednesday, April 25, be de-
posted in the ballot box by One
o'clock p. m. Wednesday April 25
to appear in the Last Lap" vote
standing which will show how
many votes each candidate has up
to and including Tuesday April
"a, 1917.
The Holly chieftain., 1917-04-20
ATTENTION

All men between the ages OF 16
and As years of age are requested to
meet at the Armory next Tuesday
at 8 p. IN. for the purpose Of form
ing a drill company.