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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-23

make a long story short, they came
another time and took all the pretty
shiny copper and our doorknobs. They
removed our big bronze chandeliers
and even the little hinges from the
piano. We tried to hide some things,
but they found all except few door
knobs and a couple of candlesticks.
Then they came again and took the
linen. Finally they made q search for
potatoes. After that, they visited US
once a week and seized whatever they
had missed before. Honestly, I con-
cluded, they were going to take the
whole house and were moving it on the
installment plan. But they left the
house itself and whatever they didn't
want in it.
My mother was awfully sad because
we didn't hear from father. OF course
we didn't have much to live on either.
The Germans. wouldn't let anyone
have more than a little bit of bread
a week and everything else was just
rs scarce. was always hungry and
6dlu 50 iii i uOlASCu AuOtiCA was
giving me part of her share. l didn't
make so much fuss after that. AS to
clothes-well, as grew, had to have
new ones and we couldn't buy them
because we didn't have money and
materials were terribly high-priced.
The rest of the family had worn out
all the things they had in the begin
ming. My sister dyed some blankets
we had hidden whenever the Germans
called and we made coats and other
clothes of them. Then at night we
put them over us to keep warm. Be-
lieve me there were some queer cos
tunes here during the war.
AS soon as learned to talk. I began
getting into trouble. One day saw
that German officer who had yanked
me out of bed when l was just new.
I thought maybe he hadn't understood
my former remarks and so made a
few more. He reached for me and
ran. At first he started to chase me,
but 1t jostled his dignity too much. and
I was safe. got into one scrape after
another and, sometimes when was
hungry, / couldn't run fast enough.
Those men certainly knew how to use
their swagger-sticks. guess they must
have practiced at home.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-23
WHAT YOU CAN AND CANNOT
DO UNDER THE DRY ~.
:, AMENDMENT,

Here are some of the things you
can and cannot do under the Pro-
hibition Amendment and Title 2
OF the Volstead Enforcement Act.
YOU CAN possess and drink
intoxicating liquor in your own
home or the home of friend
where you are a bona fide guest.
YOU CAN buy intoxicating
liquor ON doctors prescription
If the transaction is a bona fide
medicinal one. One person linn
tied to pint every ten days.
YOU CAN consider as your
home any rooms, hotel, apart
ment house, boarding house or
club where you live permanently
but not transiently. If you own
more than one private dwelling,
you can drink and keep liquor
In each. /,
YOU CAN keep liquor in any
storage room or locker of your
home, Including club, if the
storage room or locker is for the
exclusive use of yourself, family
and bona flde friends.
you CAN get permit to move
your liquor when you move your
place Of residence.
YOU CAN manufacture, sell or
transport liquor for non-beverage
or sacramental purposes if you
get government permit to do
30.
YOU CANNOT manufacture,
sell, barter, transport, import, de-
liver, export, furnish or possess
intoxicating liquor for beverage
purposes, except that you can
possess it in your home.
YOU CANNOT store liquor in
any place except your own home.
YOU CANNOT take liquor in
packages to hotels or restaurants
and drink it in the public dining
rooms.
YOU CANNOT carry bottle
nnder your arm, number OF bot
ties in suitcase or a task in
your pocket.
YOU CANNOT ship liquor for
beverage use.
The above statements are
based upon the law itself and in
terpretations by government Off
cials. They may be changed by
future interpretations.
The law defines liquor as any
beverage containing one-half of l
per cent. or more of alcohol by
volume. It exempts alcoholic
medicines, toilet articles, per-
fumes and fayoring extracts unfit
for beverage use.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-23

we were practically strangers. The
sensation was very queer. I think he
felt it too, for he looked at me curl
ously. We got through the meeting
somehow. Since then we've become
better acquainted. You know, don't
see how we got along without him
How are things now? Well, we
have more to eat and we haven't the
Germans around all the time. surely
was glad when they stopped their
weekly visits. But. Of course, you've
noticed we haven't any doorknobs.
Everything that was taken has to be
replenished. heard the family talking
when was supposed to be asleep. They
said something about bills that had
been run during the war. Father said
he was glad his credit had been good,
but he didn't know whether it would
be FIVE years from now. don't know
exactly what he meant. Mother told
him that the clothes we'd made from
the blankets were so worn that they
wouldn't do for either clothes or blank.
cts this winter. But my sister had been
downtown pricing things and 1t seems
you can't buy wool clothes now for
less than a fortune. Father said he
didn't see how they were going to get
enough new machinery in place of
that the Germans took from his fac
tory to make the necessary fortune.
Mother and my sister can't go out at
the same time any more, because of
the coat question. Fathers things are
none too good. And just look at these
trousers I'm wearing! Aren't they
sight? They're too tight, too. If ] don't
get a new pair pretty soon. I'll just
be desperate.
Take 1t from me. I'm never going
to be born again during war; I'll
wait till it's all over and settled. All
could do was take up room and food
and clothing. And, anyhow, it's no fit
introduction to life. Why. at first,
when we began to get more to eat, /
was actually food-shy. I'm not fat
enough yet, but. if have to wear
these clothes much longer, l guess
it's a good thing. Then, as ] said b
fore. it has knocked my disposition
to smash and now I'll have to 4
a running jump to make good.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-23
WOMAN ADMITS FOUR HUSBANDS
Says She Did Not Know It Was
Against Law.

New York.-Protesting that she did
not know it was illegal to have more
than one husband at time, Mrs. Edna
Leslie, % years old, was arraigned in
Brooklyn on the charge Of having had
tour in the last seven years. She
admitted that all of them were alive
and that she never troubled herself
to get a divorce. John Leslie, who
owns a freight boat, was the last of
the line and she declared she loved
him best of all
81 never thought I'd see any of my
former husbands again." the young
woman told the Court. "and did not
think it was against the law to marry
so many men. I'm sorry If / have
broken the law"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-23
MEXICO FREES SAILORS.
Served Two Months In Jail At Mazat-
Ian On Assault Charge.

i - q
Washington. The two American
sailors H. B. Leonard and H. o. Mar
tin-who have been held in jail at
Mazatlin, Mexico, since November II
on the charge Of assaulting a Mexican,
were liberated late Tuesday night, the
State Department was advised by the
American Consul at Mazatlan.
The sailors were sentenced to two
months imprisonment and their terms
expired January IL.
The men were members, of the crew
of the U. S. S. Pocomoke, a submarine
tender, which was on its way to join
the Pacific fleet.
The American Consul said he was
caring for the two sailors at the con-
sulate until the Navy Department de-
cides what will be done with them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-23
WAR THREATENS
CENTRAL EUROPE
Baker and Bliss Give Warn
ing 10 House Committee
BoLsHEvIsm is MENACE
Arguments For $15o,ooo,ooo To Eau
ropean countries-Military Ex-
perts Convinced Reds Will
Move Westward.

| Washington. - War is threatened
throughout Central Europe, both be-
cause of external and internal trou-
bles in the various countries, and an
appropriation of $3.50, 00O,00 for relief
| in Poland, Austria and Armenia is
to be justified from purely military
standpoint, the House Ways and
Means Committee was told by Secre-
tary Of War Baker and Gen. Tasker
Bliss, military representative at the
| Peace Conference.
With the Bolsheviki Government
giving every Indication of being firm
| ly established in Russia within a
short time, the military forces of the
Lenine and Trotsky may move west
ward into Poland, according to Gen.
eral Bliss, though he added that any
statement as to military development
in Europe are based purely on specu-
lation. Within Poland and Austria
and other European countries the
great cities have been built up in pop
ulation by 80 to SO per cent. since
the war and these persons are caus-
| ing agitation which constantly threat
ems the stability of government.
I'm Europe more than in our coun-
try, 1t seems, the people are ready
to attribute all good or evil to their
government, and if they are well fed,
| their backs clothed, and some oppor-
tunity given them, they do not rebel,
but if they are not, they think first OF
overthrowing the governments" said
General Bliss.
From humanitarian standpoint, the
appropriations are justified by condi-
lions which are appalling, Secretary
Baker said. He pointed out that
along the Siberian Railroad 10000 box
cars are being used for human habita-
tion. At one station 500 children, be-
tween the ages of and 9, were dis
covered. These children are without
knowledge of their parents. The move
ment population is rushing away from
the waves of revolution which are
sweeping onward.
After hearing the military represen-
tatiyes. Representative joseph W.
Fordney, chairman Of the House Ways
and Means Committee, said the pro-
posed appropriations would be dis
cussed at meeting Of the committee
next week. 1t is expected the COM
mittee will act promptly and favor
ably, and that an effort will be made
to get action in the House and SEN
where some opposition is expected.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-23

! won't bother you with all the
balls OF those four years. They "
mostly monotony Of nothing to q
and nothing to wear. Everybody felt
sorry for me becaSse i was so young,
When the armistlce was signed. we
just went crazy here. The first Belgian
soldier who rode into. town was car
ried about on peoples, shoulders till
the poor fellow was worn out. We.
were terribly anxious, to get rid Of
the Germans and. because, they didn't
leave fast enough to suit us. everyone,
wore little pins like brooms to show
them we were going to sweep them,
out. If they didn't hurry.
Suddenly my father came home. +
heard my mother call his name and
all the family ran into the hall where.
he was and everyone began to cry and
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-23
PRISON LABOR TO CUT COSTS
Congressman Has Bill To Use Con
vlcts On Farms.

Washington Employment of prison
labor for the production of produce
and supplies and as means of re-
ducing the high cost of living was ,ad-
vocated by Representative John l.
Nolan, California, before the House
Judiciary Committee.
Under the provisions of the Nolan
bill private enterprise would have the
right to employ prison labor at the
wage paid for the production of like
commodities in the vicinity. 81.
Adoption of such law" Nolan con-
tended, would work a twofold purpose
that Of giving employment to the
prisoners and an increased production
Of all sorts Of food and clothing com
modities."
Action by the committee on the bill
is expected at once.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-23
RA:,2iTs KILL HERO OF WAR.
"eunner' Depew Shot In Arizona, Sup.
posedIy BY Mexicans.

Los Angeles, Cal-Albert N. (Gun-
ner) Depew was killed recently near
Maricopa, Ariz., by bandits believed
to have been Mexicans, according to
word received here by friends of De-
pew. According to letters received
here, Depew was prospecting when
attacked. Depew, after discharge from
the Foreign Legion, appeared as a
lecturer and motion-picture actor. He
was also author of book recounting
his adventures in the war.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-23
DRY CAUCUS TO NEBRASKA.
Prohibition Party To Hold Convention
In Lincoln July Fl.

Washington.-The national execu-
tive committee of the Prohibition
party selected Lincoln, Neb., and July
81 as the place and time for the 1920
national convention of the party. The
future policy Of the party, in view
of nationwide prohibition, will be de-
termined at the convention, the COM
mittee announced. If it was decided
to continue as party, 1t was said,
aid toward worldwide prohibition
would be made an issue.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-23
DEPARTMENTS ASK MORE.
Postoffice Wants ss,ooo,ooo; Interior
$1,000, 600.

Washington.-Em Employment of extra
help to handle the increased volume
OF mail caused the Postofice Depart
ment to ask Congress to grant $5,000,-
900 as a supplemental appropriation
for the current fiscal year.
Congress also was asked by the In
terror Department to appropriate ST.
100000 for expenditures on the Alaska
railway during the year beginning
next July.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-23
CAN'T ExHuME SOLDIERS BODY.
U. S. Corporal Must Rest In Spain
For Five Years.

Madrid Sanitary authorities def
nitely have refused to grant permits
sion for the elimination of the re-
mains of Corporal Thismorton, killed
in 1917, when an American vessel was
sunk by German submarine. The
law stipulates the remains must not
be taken from the grave for five years.
The destroyer Thornton which ar
rived at Corunna to take the body
back to the United States on Deem
Der "a, has proceeded to Lisbon and
will probably visit England before her
return to America.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-23
RED CROSS REGIEfs
$4,000, 900 Francs Spent Jim
1919.

Paris. The American Red
Cross spent 155,00O,OO0 francs in
relief work in 1919, according ito
q report issued from its headQuar-
tiers here. Thirty million francs
of this sum were spent in Belgium
and the remainder ON civilian re-
lief in France.
Since the beginning Of it's activi-
ties in the spring of 1917, the
American Red Cross has devoted
about 200,000,000 francs to France.
These figures refer only to the
shipment Of supplies to the dew
astated regions and do not in
elude operating costs.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-23
HOG BRINGS $4,000.
Chiefs Best, A Poland China Animal
Establishes Record.

Noblesville, Ind.-Chiefs Best, a
spotted Poland China hog, brought
5000 in a sale here this week., The
hog belonged to Frank Wise, and was
purchased by Wycoff & Simason, rep
resenting an Iowa State Breeders asso-
citation. This is said to be new rec
ord price for one hog. A sow brought
$4,000 at the sale. Forty head, which
were sold, brought $64,280.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-23
FOR FEDERAL BLUE SKY LAW.
Senator Kenyon Introduces Bill To
Prevent Indicating.

Washington.-A bill proposing a
Federal "blue sky law to pre- 1t flo
tation of worthless stocks and bonds
was introduced by Senator Kenyon,
Republican, Iowa. Publicity through
statements fled with every postmaster
giving all details of new securities
would be compelled and penalties of
$4,000 fines and five years imprison-
ment would be imposed for making
false statements to investors through
the mails.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-23
MuNsEY BUYS THE N. Y. HERALD
He Also Acquires Evening Telegram
And Paris Edition.

He Also Acquires Evening Telegram
And Paris Edition.
New York.-The New York Herald
made the following announcement:
ITO readers of the New York Herald:
The New York Herald has passed into
the hands of Mr.. Frank A. Munsey,
who has purchased all of the publish
ing interests Of the late James Gordon
Bennett, consisting Of the New York
Herald, the Evening Telegram and the
Paris edition of the New York Herald.
Mr.. Munsey will make known in due
time his plans for these newspapers.
"RODMAN WANAMAKER,
GUARANTY TRUST CO.,
Executors of the estate of James Cor
( don Bennett"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-23
TREATY TO HuNeARlANs.
clemenceau's Invitation To Sign At
Once Declined.

Paris.-The Hungarian peace treaty
was handed the new delegates. Prem
Ter Clemenceau, as president of the
Peace Conference. invited the Hun
garians to sign Immediately. Count
Apponyi, head of the Hungarian dele
cation, protested. urging the necessity
for discussion.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-23
THREE AMERICANS Persisted.
Bodies OF Decorated Soldiers Washed
Ashore From Antique.

Nantes, France-The bodies of three
American soldiers were among those
washed ashore from the wrecked
steamship Antique near here. Each OF
the Americans wore decorations. Lat.
est estimates of the drowned still stood
at about 400. The vessel was wrecked
on Roche Bonnie Shoal, in the Bay of
Biscay, early Sunday.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-23
ANTlsEDIrIoN BILL REJECTED.
House Committee Substitutes Graham
Bill For Senate Measure.

Washington.-The House Judiciary
Committee rejected the Sterling anti
sedition bill passed last week by the
Senate, substituting the Graham bill,
containing provisions drawn by Attor-
ney General Palmer and which had
been previously reported by the com
mittee.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-23

laugh and cry again. OF course, had
never seen him and at first, couldn't
believe that the tall, thin man with
hollow cheeks was my father. To tell
the truth, I felt rather out Of place
and embarrassed. So hung around
the edge Of the crowd till someone
remembered me and was presented
to father. Frankly, I didn't just know
the proper way to greet him. OF
course he was my father but, after all,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-23
JOHN DODGE. AUTO MAN. DEAD.
Detroit Manufacturer succumbs TX
Pneumonia In New York.

New York-John Dodge, Of Detroit,
automobile manufacturer. died here
from pneumonia.
Mr.. Dodge, with his brother, Horace,
came here to attend the automobile
show. Both were stricken with in
fiuenza, which in each case developed
into pneumonia. Horace Dodge is said
by his physicians to be out of danger.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-11-23
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR
EX-SERyICE MEN

Mrs. Alice G.. Smith,
Superintendent Of County Schools,
Deming. New Mexico.
My dear Superintendent.
Since writing you early In the Fall
about the Y. NJ. c. A. Educational Ser
vice Fund for Ex-Seryicc men that are
physically fit, worthy and in need of
financial help to assist them In OBJ
tanning further education. | beg To adj
wise that the Y. NJ G. A. Educational
Council has Recently granted an In
crease OF funds for the Interstate Ter
ritory.
There is now AN additional amount
Of $l1.421.O0 for Collegiate and Gene
raj Scholarship applications. II will
no doubt, be interesting 70 you to learn
that the Interstate Territory has
awarded to October Both, $25,5O0 for
scholarships. and nearly 400 men IN
this territory have received awards.
How Is that for good piece of educa-
tional work 10 be accomplished In less
than a years timer
Now. there must be Ex-Service mem
in your county that have not Feceiyed
an award and men that really need H.
nanclaI assistance In furthering their
education.
II is the desire OF my Interstate
Committee to spread the awards over
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-11-23

November ~. 1920.
To the worshipful Master, wardens
and Brethren OF Deming Lodge No.
II. A. y. n \. NJ:
Brethren;
Your committee. appointed 10 pre-
sent Tribute of Respect Ia the mem
DRY OF our departed brother. Melrose
NJ. Kiilinger. respectfully report rs
follows:
Brother killinger affiliated with
Dcming Lodge No. II. November l..
1896 advanced to the degree Of Mark
Master january Il. 1907. was seated IN
the Oriental Chair January 10. 1907.
received aud acknowledged Most Ex-
cellent Master january ~. 1907. rails
ed 10 the Most Sublime Degree of the
Royal Arch January, 10. 1901. Created
Companion Of the Red Cross March IL,
1907. Created Knight Of Malta and
Knight Tcmplar March II. 1906. and
ON the morning Of November Il. 1870,
his spirit took It's flight TO That Beau
tiful Home of the Soul ms peacefully
As one who wraps the drapery of his
couch about him and lies down 10
pleasant dreams" The mortal remains
of our brother were. ON the afternoon
of November ~. 1870, deposited In
the grave with full Masonic honors by
Deming Lodge No. Il. A. r. \ A. NJ.
Brother Killinger was mn upright
man aud Mason and dill ever walk and
act as such; Il faithful and patriotic
citizen. true to his country and just
To his fellow men; nm honest man in
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-11-23
AT HOME.


Mrs. l.. 4. Hall. Mrs. VIII Hall and
Miss Alice Hall were at home TO
eighty guests Monday afternoon at
the residence OF Mrs. l.. A. Hall, 40
$. Zinc Ave, complimentary to Mrs.
kecton
The following were in the receiving
line: Mrs. L. A. Hail. Mrs. Win Hall,
Miss Alice Hall, Mrs. Kenneth Van
Attn aud Mrs. Keeson.
The reception rooms, lighted with
candles In crystal and silver candle
sticks. were decorated with profu-
sion Of pink carnations, violets and
baskets ~ chrysanthemums. Mrs. NJ.
&. Boucher, Mrs. Il. ID. Martin and
llerlihy charmingly assisted at the
tea tables.
Mrs. Tucker. being unable to call,
sent her regrets To the honoree In
most unique manner. her proxy being
u dozen Killarney roses.
Tea was served from , o'clock until
). A delightful informal hour w,is
spent from ! 30 to O 30. when several
gentlemen callers came In.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-11-23

Committee to spread the awards over
to make more awards In the counties
that did not avail themselves OF the
privilege with thefirst allotment.
am calling upon you to assist In Sc
curing the men Of your county that
YOU want to know are attaining more
education and to feel that you. had a
hand In helping them to better equip
themselves. Won't you put the men
of yonr county In touch with me 80
can advise them Of this work and how
we can help them.
will he glad to hear from You In
this connection at any time and to aid
In any way possible.
Yours truly.
LUTHER BARNARD,
Interstate Supervisor
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-11-23

all the term implies. and win be miss
ed from our councils and In the az
fairs OF our community.
To the bereaved wife and relatives
of our departed brother we can only
sincerely AMI affectionately sympathize
In the loss they have sustained. and
commend them TO the faith that the
An Wise and Loving God who gave
him 20 us, and has now taken him to
rest in the life eternal. will fold the
arms OF His love aud protection around
those who put their trust In Him.
Peace TO his ashes, ever green De his
memory.
Faternaily submitted.
AMOS W. POLLARD.
ARTHUR ID. TYLER.
HERBERT u GREEN,
Committee
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-11-23
METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday school, $3.50 n. III. ]. T.
DOderer, superintendent.
Morning worship at 1914 II. IN.
Epworth League nj O 30 y. m.
Evening services at I 30 p. m.
The pastor IL anxious to meet others
Of the membership who have not at
tended service since his coming. Every
one having no other church engage
ments is cordially invited TO attend
our ~yices. Strangers welcome
]. ii. WALKER, Pastor.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-11-23

WANTED-If yougish coupe, pre-
ferably no children,' possible health
seekers and one of whom can write
good clerical hand, would find fair
living accommodations fuel, lights and
possibly small monthly salary attract
i've as consideration for limited amount
light clerical work at quiet pla 90 In
mountains near Deming. address for
interview, "E. NJ" Graphic 11-ltc
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-11-23
MONDAY NIGHT BRIDGE Club.

The Monday Night Bridge club met
NJ the home Of Mrs. J. e. Moir ON Pine
street Mrs. Dial and \. +. Sanders
wen the first prizes. There were two
extra tables
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-11-23
LUNCHEON.

Mrs. Il. d. Martin entertained with
a luncheon for Mrs. II. ]. Keeton last
Friday. Mrs. b. ]. Keeton Is The guest
Of Mrs. Kenneth Van Alta.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-11-23

FOR RENT--A four-room modern
house and sleeping porch. Call at
5l2 $. Nickel avenue. Miss Julie Sny-
der. 1t-p