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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26

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scratched my nose in reaching for my
collar. They will have to pay me a
hundred thousand dollars for that
scratch. Then he tore my coat collar,
as you see. That is another hundred
thousand Then, because I wouldn't
stop talking, they hit me with a club,
and the brutes showed me into the cell.
Oh, but won'tI give them such law
suit as never was heard of beforew
'.sThen can't get you out" said Mrs.
Bowser.
''No, ma am you cant, but you must
not worry. i will be home about nine
o'clock, headed BY a brass band. You
can arrange about the band, if you
want to-
Mr.. Bowser was rather quiet all
night long. That is, he didn't protest
and threaten only once every fifteen
minutes. He was brought out of his
cell when court opened. He smiled at
the judge, but there was no returned
smile. The officer told how he saw
the boy stealing and he said there was
scuffle, because the boy tried to bite
his hand. He told of Mr. Bowser's in
| reference, and then Mr.. Bowser him
self was called to stand up. All he
said was:
HE was using the boy in a brutal
manner, and felt called upon to in
terfere."
"Oh, you did, eh? remarked the
judge. "You are fined $50, or thirty
days in jailv'
There were friends of Mr.. Bowser
there who lent him the money, and he
paid the fine and started for home.
When he reached it he had something
to say to Mrs. Bowser, and it was:
II will also sue the judge for a mil.
lion dollars damage! Get some break.
fast ready for mel"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26
ale May Have Climbed Tree and
Is Afraid to Come Down."

would lock him up in cell he defied
me to do it. He said that if I locked
him up he would go to the President
of the United States and make me all
kinds of trouble. He said President
Harding was a great chum of his"
Mrs. Bowser laughed and the police
sergeant went on:
He finally started to walk off and
we had to detain him. In the row /
think he got hit with club, but there
is no great damage done. It cooled
him off somewhat, but it took three of
us to put him in a cell. We would
have let him go If he had explained
the case, but he would not listen to US.
Now he will have to appear in court
tomorrow morning to answer the
charge of misdemeanOr. 1 don't think
it will do any hurt to keep him In the
cell all night. If you want to bail him
out you must bring the deed of your
property"
"But / can't do that" answered Mrs.
Bowser. 'Mr. Bowser has the deed In
safe deposit"
"Then can you raise two hundred
and fifty dollars in cash?'
81 fear not, as we have got but So
I'm the house"
"And Mr.. Bowser hasn't got but $40
on him. Unless you have some friend
to interfere in your behalf, he will
have to pass the night in cell. You
might come down and talk the matter
over with him."
Eyes, l will come"
Mrs. Bowser went down to the Sta
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26
MRS. BOWSER'S
STORY
And MIR. Bowser's Adven-
~ ture.
By M. QUAD.


Dinner was ready at the usual hour,
out Mr.. Bowser had not appeared.
Mrs. Bowser waited three minutes,
and then began to worry.
Why didn't Mr.. Bowser come?
Had he gone on fishing excursion
and been wrecked, and perhaps been
east on lone island, miles and miles
at sea? He might have gone up in a
flying machine and taken drop. He
might have gone out into the country
to buy a piece of land to raise grass
hoppers.
Half4past six, and no Mr.. Bowser!
Mrs. Bowser put on her hat and
walked up to the car line. She. stood
on the corner for a quarter of an hour,
and no Mr.. Bowser. She returned to
the house to telephone, but who could
she telephone to? Who kept track and
trace of Mr.. Bowser?
The cook came up to console her,
and she did it by saying:
do not worry, Mrs Bowser. IL Mr..
Bowser has fallen off the roof Of a
-,
Duliuiils a.iu peeh sihapteu an ~. 10y =,
.hat tAe shu ~ ~ lii'i' anu sou lan
neip nun any W fworls,ne nc may
nave c ls'. .e any 80 " A ~
come uYMh' gas3 rs 3
MIS- lSo" ~ vas iho'ins 'o"aiu she
Telephone, Wiieh 4. Desan 70 ring. ''ie
ansWeIea. very auAh'y.s
is this MIS-. Oowsef WINS tue ii-
curry.
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MIS-, oalnuel = DoWser:
les !.
LOU I'VE up IN 1hiiu piaee' oo'i
you. M A 81
les, l uo.
"eii' uon &c. neivous "nen leli
you sonetiilns. lnis - Tue poiice sta
'iol,' ~ tne oiA,n preo,h'..
SIS NY HUSBAND ueau' was
askea ~ al tretloilhs VOICE
on' Nv ON, -, =. Wy -
anse, No", : W. naA Sou anue =,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26
Equal TO the Occasion.

Before we were married." said the
young wife, "you used to bring me
flowers every day. Now you never
even think of buying me a bunch of
violets."
There were tears in her eyes. But
he was equal to the occasion.
''My darling" he said, with great
tenderness, 1.-THE pretty flower-girls
don't attract me now as they used
to do"
After which, of course, he told her
that she didn't really care much for
flowers"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26
Explicit.

A southern family had a coal-blach
cook named Sarah, and when her hus-
band was killed in an accident Sarah
appeared on the day of the funeral
dressed in sable outfit except in one
respect.
why, Sarah" said her mistress,
"what made you get white gloves q
Sarah drew herself up and said i'll
tones of dignity: "Don't you s'pose
1 wants dem people to see dat Use got
ON gloves ?'-Boston Transcript
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26
He Knew.

The professor was trying to demon
strate simple experiment in the gen
Grafton Of steam.
'What have 1 in my hand?' he
asked.
"A tin can" came the answer,
SIS the can an animate or an mani
mate obiect?"
"Inanfnate.' .
Exactly. s Now, can any little boy
tell me how. with this tin can, tits
possiblef to Esgenerate a. surprising
amountsof speed and power almost be-
long control?"
One little boy raised his hand.
You may answer, Carter"
"Tiesft to a dogs tailp'
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26
Her Probable Intention,

Wright had been sent to the bank
with his weekly amount, and when he
returned he did not have his book.
His mother asked him where it was.
After quite little hesitation he con-
Sided to her in whisper, "Well,
mother, the girl took itand keptit. ).
think she wanted to weigh It'll ,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26
COOL FELLOW.

She had looked at the clock several
times, and he observed her glances.
"You were looking at the clock?' he
said.
YES" she answered with faint
smile. Then he got up and went over
to the mantelpiece and looked at the
clock for fully half minute.
II doftt see anything the matter with
it." he SAID. ,sas he returned to his
seat.
And he stayed an hour longer!
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26
ASPIRIN
Name ''Bayer" on Genuine

Bewarei Unless you see the nama
"Bayer" on package or on tablets you
are not getting genuine Aspirin pre-
scribed by physicians for twenty-one
years and proved safe by millions.
Take Aspirin only as told in the Bayer
package for Colds, Headache, Neural
gia, Rheumatism, Earache, Toothaches
Lumbago, and for Pain. Handy tin
boxes Of twelve Bayer Tablets OF AS
pirin cost few cents. Druggists also
sell larger packages. Aspirin is the
trade mark Of Bayer Manufacture Of
Monoaceticacidester Of Salicylicaclda
Advertisement
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26
No Fire-Eaters Need Apply.

They were in the midst of the
most thrilling part Of 'sThe Treasure Of
Mystery Island"
"Say what you will, there is one
thing about the silent drama that is
particularly fine" said the old man, 81
lover of the picturesque plays
"And that is-?"
'"The hero can't make the villain
eat his words. Cartoons Magazine
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26
Old Buoy His Court.

A judge of Livingston, N. j., is on
record as holding court from the seat
Of an Old buggy. The case was that
of tenant who had disregarded notice
to yacate property, SO the buggy was
drawn up within a short distance of
the house in question and the trial pro
ceeded.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26
Many Chances.

North--Do you think there are the
opportunities in this country that
there used to be?
West-Certainly. For instance, the
population of the United States is
los, 100000, yet the seating capacity
Of the moving picture shows is less
than 5O,OOOOOO.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26
Engraving 5000 Year ola

An engraving approximately 5000
years old was discovered recently in
Wales. Upon the plaque are a number
Of triangular symbols dating from
Neolitilic times, probably BY workmen
Of the Iberian race, many evidences
of which survive.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26

"Any special way you want your hair
trimmed?" asked the barber.
''Yes, with the scissors" replied the
crusty patron. IF wanted it trimmed
with passementerie and birds wing
I'd have gone to a milliner."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26
Had Been in cinus.

snow you all understand" said the
teacher, "that the trunk is the middle
of the body, don't your"
"'Tain't in an elephant" spoke up
one youngster.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26
81. swithln Myth DESTROYED.

A record was kept from 1910 for
twenty yearsfor the purpose of testing
the truth of the popular belief that II
rain fell on st. Swithin's day it would
rain for forty days after. The result
of this test shows that the greatest
number of rainy days had occurred in
these two decades in. years, when st.
Swithin's day was dry.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26
Not Quite Alone.

Bobbie had been pouring scorn ON
girls and their ways till his little Sis
ter was ready to cry.
"Ugh!" said Bobbie. you've no
pluck! You daren't go into that dark
room by yourselfw
ST darev' said the little girl angriiy.
II dare You just come with me and
see me do itp-London Weekly Tele-
graph
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26
The Necessary Charm.

Husband-If l should die, would
you marry again?
Wife-I don't know whether could
or not. How much money do you ex-
pect to lesve met
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26
Why Look for Trouble?

did You ever have any words with
your landlord?"
II once exchanged couple of
brisk notes with him."
what did he have to say"
"He inf0rEned me he had great
deal to say, but never went arounf
to hear what 1t was"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26
Important Part Missino.

Kathryn's father killed rooster and
laid him on the ground until he was
through kicking and jumping. Kath-
ryn watched him a minute, then ex-
claimed. "Oh, the poor thing is look
ing for his head, daddy"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26
Enthusiasm Distrusted.

"Your audience applauded your
speech to. the echo"
Eyes, replied Senator Sorghum; sit
made me little nervous to hear 'em
attach so much importance to some of
may offhand remarks. was afraid l
was saying something might have to
take back next day."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26
An Anil. SAVING Device,

''Ben Franklin advised people to
save their money"
"Another case of human inconsist
ency. He went right ahead with ex'
periments which have resulted In ev
erybody's having to pay electricity
bills"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26
cutleura soothes Baby Rashes

NU6ICuFA SUUIHeS 6dUy FKaSuSS
That itch and burn with hot baths
of Cuticura Soap followed by gentle
anointings of Cuticura Ointment.
Nothing better, purer, sweeter, espe-
cially If little of the fragrant Cuti-
cura Talcum is busted on at the fin
ish. 25c each eyerywhere.-Adver-
tisement.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26
Emphasis with Discretion,

81 like a man who speaks out in
meeting"
$50 do T." said Senator Sorghum,
provided he is smart enough to do
so without breaking up the meeting"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26
Difficult Task.

A soul was about to start for the
earth.sas,
"Just a minute" said the recording
angel. "One word before you go.
When you get down among the human
race you can accomplish something
no man has ever done. before if you
have the will"
what is that?' NJ 1, $40
sit. doesn't sound like much to do,
but it is. Be the one man among mil
lions who has never complained about
the Weather. 80
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26
Better Authority.

sit was Shakespeare, wasn't 1t, who
said Sweet are the uses of adyer-
sity'?"
Shakespeare may have said 1t
originally, but heard it from a law
yer who had pocketed So per cent of
an estate"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26
FACING Facts.

1t showed several weeks.
On the lip with great persistence.
Comes to him the thought-"My life il
just a hand to mouth existence.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26

A good bluff is often more effectiv
than q bad act.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26
That Hung Well.

Cholly-'He hung upon her every
word" Gussie-"Oh, see she kept
him In suspense
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26
Ao;le Porkers.

You call this progressive town."
"Sure,' said the native.
"Why, you let the pigs run in the
streets"
"Well, thems progressive pigs. They
kin dodge any autymobeel that wuz
ever made"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26
Summer Board.

''Yes, 1 boarded with that farmer all
last summer"
Seems quaint character. sup
pose he has bought a gold brick?'
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26

You don't judge mans religion by
his actions in a horse trade.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26

It's often unwise for man to be as
funny as he can. X ID.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26
Money in Mail Order Business
Make Money at Home

spare time. no canvassing. Send Csc coin for
sanlple and instructions. Spencer Agcy., 43i
wilioughby Ave. Dept. Gle. Brooklyn, N. Y.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26
HE'S LUCKY

HE'S LUCKY
Polar Bear: Thank goodness the
price Of Ice hasn't gone up around
here yet.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26
SIG A WEEK GUARANTEED

for selling average Cresco Raincoats .
day Outfit FREE. We Deliver and Collect.
Improved Mfg. Co., Dept. 151, Ashland, o.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26

HnPMwn FN eos.rryIly REMOVED By DR.. Bsrry.s
kKAHsH 4 IN Freckle Ointment Your druEgist or b.
u HAUAlAN mall, 96c.- Free book. Or. c. y. Berry
se~oSS Gees 1s78 Michigan Avenue, ehicSss
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-26

Just So.
'The girls seem giddy."
"These dances would make anybd
giddy."
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-11
RHALLTs HATES VENEzLOs.
And New Greek Premier Isn't Lover of
Constantine.

ATHENS. Dec 20.-Demptr;3s
Rhallis, the new Greek premier who sue
ceeCled Nenizelos when the latter was de-
fpated in tbe. election last autumn. hates
the sight of NenizelGS and has by no means
always been an admirer of Constantine,
who now has been recalled As king.
Rhallis regards Nenizelos as a political
adveuturer. This in part may he due 10
the fact that when NeEizelos came from
Crete to Athens and gained the political
aScendcncy, Bhailis's reputation as Il poll
tician was somewhat damaged,
In his long political career. the new pre-
mier has generally been at loggerheads
with the crown. He often had disputes
with the late King George and it WAS not
until Constantine was dethroned by the
entente powers that Rhallis really regard
ed him seriously. This action Of the en-
tente, however. converted RhalliS to be
come a supporter of Constantine's cause
and. since 1916, he has been devoted to
that ruler.
Rhallis is one of the most interesting
characters in Greece He Is a polished
statesman and is often referred to as a
dear old man." (IIe is about So
His favorite pets are goats and fowls.
which he owns in great numbers. and feeds
with his own hauds When not in public
office he practices his profession Of the
law. In his younger DAYS he spent a CON
siderable fortune i'm politics.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-11
right of nominating their public serv-

right Of nominating their public serv-
ants"
The California senator. who is espe-
Cially friendly to the cause of labor, is
bound to be heard from. when anti-stribc
legislation comes before the senate this
week. The so-callcd group of ''irrecon-
clablcs" which has remained unit in
opposition, may be divided as the con
servation eastern Republicans part com
pany with some OF the western Progress
sives. but there is 4 chance that Senator
Harding may face new battalion of
death before long-and the opening of
the fight by Senator Johnson on the di-
rect primary system may be taken as an
augury of further championing of pro-
gressivc measures. 81 Senator Harding
himself has always been counted as a
conservative but the word from Marion
both before and after the election is
that Mr.. Harding himself shows an in
clinatiOn toward social welfare Iegisla-
ton and the Progressive wing of the
party on several things which stand-pat-
tiers would not whole-hcartcdly support.
How far he win lean toward the John
son-Borah group and how. tar lie will
follow the way of Penrose and eastern
RepubllcanlSm is too early to conjecture
But Senator Johnson has not waited for
any cue but starts out to make his fight
tor progr eSsiviSm-and he has selected
the direct primary system as: the first
| bulwark needing defense. N n
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-11
WOULD ESTABLISH
CONSERVATION DAY
Proposal Made at National Parks Con
ference in Dies M0ines-Wild
Flower Protection.

=. DIES MONIES, Ia, Jan. 11-Estab-
lshment of National Conservation
day was placed before the National
Conference ON Parks here today. Ad-
yocates of the proposal declared such a
holiday would receive general endorse
ment because 1t has needed to help stop
q waste of resources that cannot be re
placed and would s. Inulate love of
country.
Mrs. Charles l.. Hutchinson. of Chi
cag0. on behalf of the Garden Club of
America. presented resolution urging
yation day. Dr. Henry c. CowTes of
the University of Chicago, president OF
the Wild Flower Preservation Society
OF America, spoke I'm support of it. The
first Saturday in May was suggested
he Garden Club of America already
has endorsed this idea, which first was
suggested by Mrs. Francis c. FarwelI
of Chicago Mrs. Hutchinson said.
We have numerous holidays properly
devoted to reverence of historic events
IN our life as Il nation. but none devoted
To teaching what America is today.
National Conservation day should be
celebrated by schools and civic organ
izati0us with outdoor exercises which
would impress on our people the need
for taking care of the ABUNDANT re-
sources with vgiieh Ne are blessed, : but
(which are bci1ssa tsplctpd bS-. .,ssrSise
The RESOLUTION. With was referred To
Il t6niinirtc@ for Iip3re 10 the final scs-
SION OF the conferences. reads as fo!iowS
"NhercaS., our unparalleled natural
| resources are fn danger Of being des-
troyed, robbing future generations Of
! these commercial assets and also of the
| outdoor beauty spots which have con
tributcd To our health and strength as
/ a nation. and
| w hercas, conservation of waterways
land forests and plant and animal life
| is in no way Incompatible without con
| tiuucd industrial development. but on
the contrary essential Ia .its AMI Ii
| Whereas, a national holiday deJh
Gated to the purposes of conservation
| would emphasize the need for c0nserv
ing these resources and not abusing
them. and would promote love of coun
try. therefore be it
Resolved that congress hereby is re
IaueStcd to set aside the first Saturday il
/ Nav as a National Conservation day
and other governmental agencies arr
urged to further this idea by assisting il
its celebration"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-11
TO POLL STATE
ON ROAD QUESTION
Greater Vermont AssOcia-
ton VIII Do This to Help
Legislature
EXPLAINS PURPOSE
IN LETTER TODAY

Representatives and Senators Receive
Copies of Plan Which Organization
Is to Follow in Ascertaining What
NermOnters Want Done.
MONTPELIER, Jan lido the
citizens of Vermont desire modification
of the present road laws and road pol
icies?" is the question being asked
through a referendum conducted by the
Greater Vermont association.
This morning every member. of the
legislature found upon his desk the ques-
tionnaire prepared by the association.
copies of which viii be sent to County
Farm bureaus, boards of trade and
chambers Of commerce in sufficient num-
Der so that members of these organiza-
tons may file their votes with their sec
retaries who, on the basis of these re-
turns, will fill ont organization ballots
which will be sent to the Greater Yer
mont association.
The questions submitted are as fol-
lows:
l. Shall more attention be paid to
the improvement of secondary and town
roads?
- Shall the town road tax be ex-
pended ohlS on secondary ana Town
roads?
>. Shall the state avail itself Of the
federal aid offered by the national gov
crnment?
/. Shall the state Of Vermont take
over a system Of state roads and the ex-
renditure Of all funds available for such
roads be placed under the management
and jurisdiction of the state highway
commissioner:
>. Shall. the roads in this system be
determined by Il special commission APP
pointed by the governor?
6. Shall Il state highway board be
created to have charge of the eonstruc-
tiou and I5ainteRance of roads in the
state Of Vermont
NOTE-In case question G is an
's:wercA iitthe- affirmative. question /
y Shall. sr,sSnse Eisel to sneaIr state. highway
board, instead. OF state -highway-gcqnmis-
sioner.
The object and inor4'htt4 81 tt'e cap-
S~sss 'arc 'described-in letter to the SEN
4ators and representatives from the Great
or Vermont association,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-11
CENSUS RECORDS BURNED.
Valuable Data Destroyed IN Washing
ton Fire Last Mint.

WASHINGTON. Jan. II. - Priceless
'ensus records, dating back to 1890 when
ne first enumeration OF the United
states was taken, were destroyed last
light in FIRE of undetermined origin at
e department of commerce. The rec
s included figures from every census un
49," 'rroeent one. and officials said that
1t would be days before even an estimate
.a,d he gwen. The blaze originated in
basement of the commerce building
md five alarms quickly brought every
piece of apparatus downtown to the scene
"d more than % lines OF hose completed
damage done to the records by pouring
tons of water through windows into vaults
where the records were kept
During the two and cne-half hours
which tiremen fought the blaze, three FIRE
men We're overcome by smoke and taken
TO the hospital