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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-12-09

urally brought to
her. Her face was not happy one,
for her memories were freighted with
sadness that had Swallowed her life
for nearly ten years.
She had welded Rodney Durand, a
close friend Of her brother, now dead,
and both had been employed In the
prosperous mercantile house Of her
father. He, too, had now passed away
and Mabel was alone in the world,
except for her little daughter, Erma,
only ten years old. The little one
came tripping joyously into the room
at that moment.
"Oh, mamma" she cried, what do
you think? Our neighbor in the next
fiat, Mrs. Brayton, wants us both to
be ready in an hour to so with her to
the movies.
Mrs. Brayton had been cheering
element in the lonely life Of Mabel
Durand for over two months.
Mrs. Durand had more than once
during their brief acquaintanceship
conversed with the neighbor she
seemed to especially like about her
past history. 1t was tragic one.
Two years after her marriage to Rod
ney Durand her husband had been
arrested and sentenced to prison TOR
embezzlement from her father.
II loved Rodney and always SHALL"
insisted Mabel. "There must be some
mistake in the fearful charge they
have brought against him."
"There is none," replied her father
sternly. HE has disgraced us. He
stole from me boldly"
Still Mabel hoped and waited and
at the end Of two years when Rodney
was released from prison she bore ST.
lently the reproach Of never hearing
word from him.
So Mabel had talked of her broken
life and now it was Christmas time
again and the occasion brought sad
remembrance Of those days in the hap
by past when she and little Erma had
known tender-hearted husband and
gentle indulgent father.
Mrs Brayton, chatted casually all the
way to the theater and told her she
had seen the picture play twice and
was greatly impressed by it.
ut is the story of the life Of a
wronged. misjudged man." she said,
"and I know it will interest you."
The screen outlined the course Of
business in modern counting room.
Then as there entered new figure,
little Erma pressed close to the side
OF her mother and exclaimed:
"Oh. mamma, that actor looks just
like the picture you have of dear, abb
sent papa"
Mrs. Durand gasped and tottered
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-12-09
Gems Kicked About Street.

Pittsburgh, Pa.-Diamond rings
worth $4,000, tied In linen handker-
chief, were kicked about the streets
and trampled by residents of Taren-
tum two days before Joseph DeNanze
Of Tarentum picked up the bundle in
Center street. The diamonds were lost
by Mrs. Joseph Klein of Tarentum one
Monday morning, when she was shop
ping. The jewelry was turned over TO
the owner by DeNanze. Mrs. Klein
had offered $500 reward.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-12-09


in her seat. The gentle, soothing hand
of Mrs. Brayton steadied and quieted
her.
do not be startled or excited, dear
friend" she whispered. II had pur-
pose in bringing you here, as you will
soon know, perhaps gratefully. The
principal of this movie is Rodney
Durand, your husband and my broth
er. For his sake have got acquaint-
ed with you; for both your sakes I
have brought about this climax.
The story OF the embezzle-
ment crime was faithfully depicted
and it showed another as the real
criminal-her own brother. Her hus-
band had taken his blame. bearing
the penalty and reproach to save her
brother from disgrace.
At a critical moment her brother
had sent full confession to Rodney,
TAX ing the blame for the crime. In
pla 4 view Rodney, in the action of the
piece, destroyed it.
40 you comprehend now?" ques-
toned Mrs. Brayton softly.
oh, how we have wronged my poor,
dear Rodney" sobbed Mabel. Gan
you forgive him? Will he ever forgive
me? Oh, that I could find him."
"You SHALL" and when they reached
home, Mrs. Brayton left her friend for
few moments to reappear with her
brother.
Higher swung the gladstone chime
bells, merrily echoed the happy sweet
:. ices, and beside the little Christmas
tree that had been trimmed for Erma,
those three earnest souls Joined in the
Joyous knowledge that their paths
would lead together from the threshold
e that Christmas eve into broad sun
~ pastures of love and happiness.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-12-09
THE DOOR SLAMS
ON HAPPINESS
Poor Blood Makes Bad Health
Then Come the EBIueS."

Once the vigor Of red blood becomes
sapped Of it's strength, the door to hap
piness is literally slammed. Weari-
ness of body follows and it unfailingly
engenders depressed thoughts. To be
reserved and cheerless becomes a
habit. After time there is an almost
flmy dimness in the expression of the
eyes and pallor to the skin. Days
seem dull and dark and difficult. A
sense of insufferable gloom pervades
the spirit.
Then 1t is that Guides Pepto-Mangan
Is the great help. 1t is red blood
builder. It puts red into the blood
Increases the number Of corpuscles
which make blood rich and red. When
the blood is restored to its natural
healthy state, the sensation Of we'll
being returns. Instead Of shutting
along carelessly, there is the firm and
springy step, the bright lusterful eyes,
the clear complexion, identified with
the strength and vigor of good health.
5 The druggist has Guides Pepto-Man-
gan in both liquid and tablet form.
Advertisement.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-12-09
First Organized Investigation of
Disease to Be Made.
Expedition Conducted by Four Physl
clans and Two Veterinary Scien-
lists Will Study Sickness in
Tropical Africa.

London.-An expedition formed by
the Tropical Diseases Prevention as
sociation soon will leave to make the
first organized attempt to investigate
on the spot the treatment of sleeping
sickness, as distinct from the question
of the mere transmission of the dis
ease.
The expedition will be conducted by
four physicians and two veterinary
scientists, and it is expected the work
will occupy two and half years. 1t
is sought to carry out the work in diff
ferent centers with the sanction and
support of the governments interest
ed. and it is hoped that it will result
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-12-09
Speedometer Man Really Was
Terence 0'Brien, One lime
Clipper of Horses.
ALSO WAS MINING PROSPECTOR
Litigation over $5,257 ,343 Estate Left
by Manufacturer Leads to Bar
ina of "Family SkeIeton"-
Eccentric About Money.

Disqualification over the So
257,343 estate left by the late John
X. Stewart, founder and president of
the Stewart Manufacturing company
and the Stewart-Warner Speedometer
company, barred family skeleton"
Search of records of the Surrogate
court in Riverhead, L. l., in which
one of the two wills made by the
Chicago millionaire was filed, revealed
that his name was really Terence
OBrien. Under this name he had been
a mining prospector in the West, al
ways without much success.
From prospecting O'Brien turned his
hand to clipping horses, following
county fairs. In Seattle he met Arthur
and Michael Conlon. Together they in
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-12-09

angle that gives, 4S miles as the height
of the air still dense enough to reflect
the twilight rays Of the sun after 1t
has set.
On the other hand, another method
gives a different result. The presence
of shooting stars" in these fall nights,
calculated often to be at a height Of
200 miles, would seem to indicate that
there must be air even at that height,
for 1t is the friction of the air that
heats the meteor as it rushes toward
the earth.-Chester e. Tucker, in Chi
cago Post.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-12-09
Writer Gives Some Interesting
Facts in Connection With
Recent Aviation Feats.
OF LITTLE SCIENTIFIC VALUE
Attempts to Go Higher Than Mac
Ready's Record Flight
Would Not BE Productive of
Worthwhile Results.

Washington.-The stop Of the WORLD
still waits to be reached. Lieutenant
MacReady's record-breaking fly to a
height Of nearly eight miles left the
"ceiling of the earth" still at least
forty miles away.
How near the aviator may come to
what Is practically the upper limit Of
the atmospheric layer surrounding the
earth we may not know in this genera
ton. But the meteorologist and the
astronomer tell us that both Major
Schroeder after his flight Of $3.50
feet and Lieutenant MacReady after
his 10000 were speaking only figura-
lively when they spoke Of having at
tanned the stop Of the earth"
Layer Fifty Miles Thick.
The layer of atmosphere, many say,
is at least fifty miles thick.
Aviators now have the means of
taking sufficient oxygen along with
them for their engines and for them
bodies from freezing. They lack only
denser air to fly upon at great heights.
But this, Of course, they will never
have.
Yet there is another solution: The
faster plane capable of rising still
higher on an ever-thinning ocean Of
air.
1t will be problem forever increas-
lngly difficult The higher man rises,
the thinner will he find the air upon
which he must depend for buOyancy.
Indeed the air gets thinner even in
greater proportion than the increased
height of the flight. For though Mac
Ready had risen through but one-sixth
Of the air cushion that cloaks the
earth, he had left behind him four
fifths of the air.
From the surface of the earth,
where the total pressure upon his body
was fifteen tons, he had risen to a
height where the pressure was but
three tons. And had he gone three
times as high he would have reduced
the pressure to 80 pounds.
No Interest at Poles.
Any higher airplane flights than
those that have been taken by these
two men will have little scientific
value. Their observations will give
scarcely more information than that to
be had from balloon sent up with
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-12-09
Have You Pains?
Feel Nervous and Cross ?
HERE is SOME ADVICE FOR ALL
WOMANKIND

Huntersville, w. va.-"After I
got over the influenza / was all run
down and suffered from functional
disturbances. I suffered with bear
ing pains and was so nervous felt
as if l would go to pieces. was so
cross and easily irritated that my
husband said I was as bad as a
spoiled child, nothing pleased me.
My breath was so short that could
not walk up hill at all or hardly
walk up stairs. Having used DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription with
good results when I came into
womanhood l decided to try it
again. I have taken three bottles
and am feeling fine again-helped
my husband in the fields all sum
mer. Mrs. Nellie J. Busch
Write DIR. Pierce, Pres. Invalids'
Hotel in Buffalo, N. Y, for free
medical advice, or send loo for trial
pkg. of tablets.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-12-09
Thousands
Trouble all
Suspecf
Applicants for Insurand
Rejected.

Judging from reports from
who are constantly in direct
the public, there is one prepaI
has been very successful in o
these conditions. The mild and
influence of DR.. Kilmer's Swami
soon realized, 1t stands the hig
it's remarkable record of success.
An examining physician for one +
prominent Life Insurance Compan,
an interview on the subject, made /
tonishing statement that one reasol
30 many applicants for insurance a
jected is because kidney trouble
common to the American people, al
large majority Of those whose a
lions are declined do not even I
that they have the disease.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root isl
at all drug stores in bottles Of I
medium and large. However, if
FIRST to test this great preparatl
ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co., 3
ton, N. Y, for q sample bottle.
writing be sure and mention this
Advertisement.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-12-09
MOTHER! CLEAN
CHILD'S BOWELS WITH
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUI

Even sick child loves the 'fruity''
taste of California Fig Syrup" If thq
little tongue is coated, or If your chill
is listless, cross, feverish, full of col
or has collie, give teaspoonful
cleanse the liver and bowels. In few
hours you can see for yourself HOY
thoroughly it works all the constipt
ton poison, sour bile and waste out 0
the bowels, and you have well, play
full child again.
Millions of mothers keep California,
Fig Syrup" handy. They know tea
spoonful today saves sick child to-
morrow. Ask your druggist for genu-
inc California Fig Syrup" which hai1
directions for babies and
all ages printed on bot
You must say "California
get an imitation fig syruI
ment.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-12-09
Eats, Then Goes Out to IL

Living under abnormal con-
because your wife is trying to
on some sort Of an Internal d
not what it might be cracked
be-" complained Mr.. Detroiter
neighbor the other evening. "Wd
seldom eat much, but when / do
I like to eat like a human being
every morning and every evenin
am compelled to eat two meals
inhuman and one human. At home
breakfast on nuts, fruits and berf
and dine on fruits, berries a
nuts. But the minute l am {
Of the house I steal away to lur
room for my wheatcakes and coff
or beefsteak with savory trimmir
and a pot of tea."-Detroit News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-12-09
Woman Justice to
Kiss Bridegrooms

Atlantic City, N. Mrs. Ce-
celia Champion Of Somers Point,
newly elected a justice of the
peace, announces she will go the
marrying parsons one better.
Where the parsons have made it
a point to kiss the bride. Mrs.
Champion says she will kiss the
bridegroom. Mrs. Champion is
considered handsome and is al
most thirty years old.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-12-09
Virginia Boy, 7 Years Old,
Arrested as Horse Thief

Roanoke, Va.-Russell Smith,
seven years old, was arrested
recently on a charge of stealing
a horse. The boy was turned
over to I. e. Watson, probation
officer. This is the youngest Of
fender of the law who has been
arrested here in 20 years, it was
said.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-12-09

contained neX1Die SMART, winch served
as the basis of future automobile ac-
cessory appliances.
Soon Brings In Big Profits.
This shaft was patented for O'Brien
by lawyer named Stewart and soon
it began to pay large profits. It was
placed on the market as the John K.
Stewart speedometer, the name of
the lawyer furnishing part of the
title and that of race horse, John
f." furnishing the remainder.
O'Brien later decided to adopt as
his own the name of the device he
had placed on the market, and from
that time on was known as John X.
Stewart.
With the acquisition Of his fair
fortune O'Brien, now known as Stew
art, left the West and moved to Chi
cago, introduced the speedometer and
soon his wealth grew to great proper
lions. He purchased a residence at
3217 Sheridan road and bought man.
sion at Center Point, L. l., to which
he later moved with his wife and two
daughters, Marion and Jean.
He was in his early forties when he
died, leaving an estate of five to seve9
millions
Both Stewart and his widow, who
died nine months after him were &C.
centric in handling money. First
clerk in the Office of the Speedometer
oopnpapx- dicoovorad Soma dopocit cline
on Chicago banks calling for 81 $780,
600 which it was not known that Mr..
Stewart possessed. This money was
found in six banks and turned into
the estate. Shortly afterwards Lean
red II. La Chance, now chairman Of
the board of directors of the Stewart
Warner Speedometer company, and
trustee of the Stewart estate, received
bill for $3.50 for the rent Of safety
deposit vault of which he knew moth
ing.
Daughters Get Estate.
In the safety deposit vault $25OOOO
more was discovered. At another
time suitcase which Mrs. Stewart,
WIN ulCu III fAlhCA. -, Idu Icll
in hotel there was opened and $780,
600 in currency, in $1,000 and $1O,-
600 gold certificates rolled out. This
suitcase also contained $4,000 in
certified checks. The suitcase had
been carried around the country with
out more than the usual care.
The fortune left by Stewart was orig
inally divided between his two daugh-
tiers, but Jean died October 10 last,
while still child. Marion married
Robert B. Honeyman Jr., of New York
City, and inherited the entire estate.
1t was her action in filing, through
her father-in-law Robert B. Honey
man, a New York lawyer, a suit charg-
ing incompetence and general mis-
management of the estate, that led
to the discovery of the romance Of
her fathers career
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-12-09
Subtraction.

"a poor excuse'!' said Senator
Borah in an argument on disarma-
ment. "As poor an excuse as Aunt
Dinah's!
"Look here I said to old Aunt
Dinah one day, L put four pairs of
white flannel pants !. in the wash on
Monday, and you've only brought me
back three pairs. What's your ex-
cuse?'
:sMah excuse, Mars WILL said Aunt
Dinah, is dem fo' pairs muster shrunk
up to free. Don yo' know, Marse Will,
dat flannel shrinks awfulT"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-12-09

Sulphite turpentine gas given OF
when wood is boiled in paper making
is used in making INT.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-12-09

He sweet voiced
Christmas chimes
were echoing out
a chorus melodiOus
and reverential and
Mabel Durand sat
in the parlor Of her
coy little fiat alb
sorbed in reveries
that the season nat
e
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-12-09
WHAT Die He N

81 long for the kind d
would love and protect
she murmured, zone wE6
derstand, a man who would
the dust to kiss the hem Of
her voice trailed dreamily.
"Chlorine, dear" said tt
man, earnestly, sit wouldn't
sary for him to kneel in the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-12-09
Matters Were Even.

An deliberately dressed woman got
into a smoking compartment just as
the train was moving. A few minutes
later she informed man who was
smoking a pipe that she would be
obliged if he would not smoke.
do you object to the smell Of to-
bacco, ma'am?" he inquired politely.
EYES," she said emphatically.
'Well," he replied, with laugh,
"Pm sorry, but, as it happens, object
to the smell of scent-so we are quits"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-12-09

There are two vipers in India, one
about 20 inches long and the other
about four feet long.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-12-09

Before casting their bread upon the
waters some people tie a string to 1t.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-12-09

Discretion in Business.
"Who was the lady that just bought
a package of insect powder?" "Tm
sorry, but that's business secret"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-12-09
A Christmas
Movie

BY ALDEN CHAPMAN

Copyright. 1921. Western Newspaper Union
AM
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-12-09

Conduct is three-fourths of
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-12-09
Stewards Life
Romance Barred

vented horse clipping machine. This
contained a flexible shaft, which served
as the basis of future automobile ac-
lcessory appliances.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-08-18

with ar. and Mrs Alex Greed Mrs.
Pollard Is expected next week.
Mrs. James Foster and Mas Gene.
"a Rlyburn were entertained a. the
home u SIR. J ID Ray Wednesday in
honor Of Mrs Ray birthday.
y Maggie Grime.. VINO has been
VIZ. her sister. Ir. Wm. Spooua-
more, Of Winchester. came home
Tuesday for a few days stay with her
mother, Mrs Grue.
Hr. Sef Walton lost valuable
1orse las. week. wl.cl he va. riding
when Il became r. y1tened and jump
ed over the br dge, breaking ia leg.
. having 70 be killed W. Walton
rai a narrow escape IN saving his
-
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-08-18
MT. HEBRON

Nr, " L. Grow &, conyalesc ing.
M. Bette Montgomery, OF By
ln;.y..e, is visiting relatives here
Mr Spencer Scot; suffering IN.
-en,ely from a clr5uncle en- b., neck.
VI. ana Nr, " y. Grow, Of Poor
Ridge. spent saturday wiz Nr. ". L.
Grow
TIE farmers are rejoicing oye- the
5e,. rain Saturday nigr. and Sunday
Sc nave rad since Nay
Nrs J &. Clark and Mss Jennie
Roger. Of Danyl.e. sper. wednesday
with their sister. Nr. ". l. Grow.
M and Nr. Thos Montgomery
are receiving congratulations over
he arrival Of a fine girl. who arrived
on the St..
Mr, +. c. Montgomery and h:tle
iau, ter Eta Nae. were with he-
parents, Nr and SIR, Joe Pierce the
latter part Of the week
Mr and Mrs Underwood and lit
ie daughter. Of Jesslmiue were the
weekend guests Of Me,srs. Hamle.
Ienu.ng, and Joe Hamm
Mr. Herod Rams and caildreu. Of
Lancaster, and Miss Leoia Stone. OF
Dauylle, spen. lass week with reli.
,.ye' here and a. Orchard Grove.
Mrs a. ; Dean al grand children.
Mildred and Joe Harvey Dean. were
guests II Mr and Mrs.. Harvey Dean
AZ Li;,'e Hickman part Of las; week.
Mr and Mrs. Eugene Clark and It,
lie daughter, Of Boyle. Nr. ard Mr..
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-08-18

csso which will be decided by the
American Legion Armistice day.
Joyce Lewis. member Of the Amer.
can Legion a, Long Prairie. MINI.
was among the mourners az the fun
eral Of his buddy. Corporal Robert
Burns Hess at ~, Paul. MINI, las,
week Lewis owes his life TO the
dead soldier. The latter had drag
gci him wounded out 81 shell hole
and was later killed in action Lew
= recovered and returned % the
United States lie lost all trace Of
he re.cuer until he read in news
paper that the Hess body would be
brought from France for reburiaI
Alt.tuie trails. parachute drops
and a spectacular aerial derby. par
t.cipated in by Eddie Rickenbacher.
William fur.ow. Edgar Tobln and
other famous aviators. will be includ-
ed in a flying circus 20 be held dur
ing ne third annual convention %
the American Legion az Kansas C,.y
October 81 % November 2ud
Charging that Winthrop u Lane. a
sociological expert employed By a
legislative invest. eating committee
To- New York City, Is editor % a
p,mphie. called Uncle Sam. Ja.ler"
which attacked the Government, on
the political prisoner question. the
executive committee Of the Kings
County u the American Legion COM
arising seventy New York post. has
cent a petition % State Senator Mey.
rr. chairman % the investigation
committee. requesting Lanes dismiss.
a.
A clash between employee % a
circus and On. police u Fremont,
Nebraska. a. the latter attempted
20 stop alleged econ" genes, came
- an end when the mayor Of the
,..y threatened % call out the
member. y the American Legion
20 preserve Law and order The
police we're ou,uumberei by the
rcus rpu.tabouts who refused 20
obcy order, ~ the mayor unit. the
tie latter Announces tina; he woCii
cal the Legion men 20 ass.., the
poace
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-08-18
JUDSON

Mr VIM. C.ark speu, Sunday with
Mr S.mmie CLARK
Nrs. Mamie Ray spent Tuesday
VITA Mr. and Mr. Nose Ray
Mi-, Geneva Rayburu spent last
week with Mrs James Foster.
Friends Of Mn Rober, simpson
are sorry 20 hear % her illness
Nesdames SIM Clark and VIM.
Lane, were IN Lancaster shopping
Tuesday
Mr. wm Blacs and y 8, Virginia
Ray were IN Lancaster shopping las;
Tuesday.
Nr and Mr.. John Water were vsi-
.or, IN Stanford Saturday night and
sunday.
NJ, Agne, Ray va, the CUES, sat
uriay nigh, and sunday Of " =, VIZ.
GINA Ray
Mr. Jasper Smith was the after
noon guests saturday q Ms w
sn.a Ray.
VT and Nh Jessie Casey enter,
ia.ued several Of their friends az din.
uer sunday.
Mr. and Mrs v g. Black and Mr
Clayton Ray spent Sunday with Mrs
Mamie Ray
Mesiames Sim Clark and ". ~
Lane were the guests Thursday Of
Mr, Geo. MAYOR.
Mrs " " Black and daughter.
were the guests Thursday Of Mrs.
Joan Yater and children.
Mr and NJ. James H,,s, aud
family were the guests Sunday 81
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Mcmillan.
Misses Bessie Mae and Halle Ray
were the attractive guests Saturday
night and sunday Of Ms Lillian
Murphy.
Miss Virginia Ray left Tuesday for
Broihead to attend the fair and will
be the guest for a few days Of Miss
Elizabeth Gobel Barnes.
Mr.. Tom Pollard returned from
Harlan Monday where he had been