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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-07
CROSS RAILROAD
ON SECOND Gear
Some Good Hints for Driver to
Follow When Engine Stalls
as Train Approaches.
OPEN THROTTLE GRADUALLY
II AcceIerator Pedal Is Pressed Too
Quickly Engine Sometimes Stalls
Operator Should Keep His
Presence of Mind.

1t is well to give the motorist a
few words of advice ON subject
usually disregarded-that of crossing
railroads, writes William H. Stewart,
Jr., in an exchange.
The all too usual method Of cross
ing tracks is to drive on high gear,
throttled down. This requires GER
tain amount of gas, and if the amount
Is reduced too much the engine will
stall. BY shifting into second speed
all such danger is overcome. Then
the engine is turning faster and it is
not so easy to stall. Furthermore,
the car may be driven across the
tracks at approximately the same
speed The impression prevails that
the car may be speeded up more
readily in high gear in the event Of a
train approaching. but the distance is
short and a full throttle opening on
second speed will send the car for
ward with greater certainty.
Why an Engine Stalls.
This brings up matter of i'm
pOrtance, that of opening the throttle
too suddenly. If the accelerator pedal
Is pressed too quickly the engine some
times stalls. This is because the air
valve yields readily to the increased
suction, giving sudden rush of air
before the spray nozzle can respond
with enough gasoline. Whether the
throttle is opened by hand or foot
the driver should open it gradually
enough to give the engine time to re-
spOnd. No matter how great the dam
ger may be, the throttle must be
opened gradually. This does not
mean to hesitate, but at speed which
will not cause the engine to choke be-
fore accelerating.
Dangerous Experience.
Sailing the engine with train ap-
preaching at high speed is dangerous
experience, to say the least. There is
no time to start the engine, but the
operator who keeps his presence of
mind will use the starter to pull out
Of danger. By shifting into low speed
and pressing the starter pedal the car
is made to move forward slowly.
Keeping this fact in mind, driver
may save his own life and the lives
Of those with himA
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-07
imp RTANT DETAILS
FOR NOVICE DRIVER
First Should Learn to Turn Cor
ners and Signal.
Two Essentials Many Motorists Have
Difficulty in Learning Should BE
Studied and Practiced on
All Occasions.

One Of the things that many motor
lists have great difficulty in learning
to do properly is turning corners, says
writer in a New York exchange.
1t is difficult to coast around cor
ner at low speed, and if high speed is
used the car goes too fast. The nov
ice driver should practice going into
second speed just before he reaches
the corner he is to turn, and then
drive around at slow speed.
Another detail every driver should
learn and practice is the matter of
signaling. The law states that the
driver shall signal in some unmistak-
able manner which way he is going
to turn. The left-hand drive makes
this easy. If the operator is going to
the left he should hold his arm out In
horizontal position. This indicates
to those back of him they should not
come up behind him ON that side.
When making a right turn the car
should be run close to the curb and
the signal given by waving the hand
in a small circle, with. a forward
swing, as if he says: "Come on UP on
this side, Pm going to turn the cor
ner." The "come on motion is not
prescribed by law, but has become a
custom Of the road
If sudden stop is necessary the
hand should be held upward. This
signal formerly was used by coach
men on the box and is well known to
all users of the highway.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-07
SEES REVIVAL IN BUSINESS.
Advance In Cotton Prices Primarily
Responsible.

Washington American business
conditions improved decidedly during
September. in the view of the Federal
Reserve Board. just made public dis
tinctly optimistic review of conditions
for the month. Important changes for
the better were seen in the credit sit
uation, distinct encouragement in
many basic business lines and strong
liquidation, indicating increased abil'
ity of business to settle its accounts.
There wholesome improvement
which the boards correspondents
found in almost every section appeared
to have been based largely on the ad.
vance in cotton prices. AS a result of
the higher cotton values liquidation
has taken place and wholesale and re-
tail trade has been buoyed up, the re-
ports said.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-07
ARM|STICE DAY PROCLAMATION
Harding Call On People to Offer Silent Prayer

fee should be appropriately shown
with the solemnity by their Cod
fearing and patriotic fellow-coun-
try-men;
Now, therefore, l, Warren G..
Harding, President of the United
States of America, do hereby call
upon all devout and patriotic citi-
zens of the United States to pause
from their accustomed occupations
and labors on Friday, the 18th day
of November, next, from IL o'clock
noon to two minutes past that hour
for period of silent prayer of
thanks to the Giver of All Good
for these valuable and valorous
lives and of supplication for His
divine mercy and for His blessings
upon our beloved country.
Furthermore, l hereby direct
that the national flag be displayed
at half-staff upon all the public
buildings of the United States and
all stations of the army, navy and
Marine Corps throughout the
world as well as upon all Ameri-
can embassies, legations and con-
sNlates, from sunrise until sunset,
on November IL, 1921.
In witness whereof have here
unto set my hand and caused the
seal of the United States to be af-
fixed. Done in the District of
Columbia this 18th day of Septem-
Der, in the yearFof our LORD one
thousand nine hundred and TWEEN
ty-one, and Of the independence of
the United States of America the
one hundred and forty-sixth.
(Signed) WARREN G.. HARDING.
BY the President,
CHARLES E. HUGHES.
Secretary of State.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-07
RAILROAD ACCOUNTS SETTLED.
Government Closes Up Wartime Bills
With Cash Payments.

Washington.-Five outstanding ac-
counts between the Government and
transportation lines arising out of the
wartime Government control were
closed by the Railroad Administration
with cash payments from the Govern
ment and final settlement of all &C.
counts. The Merchants and Miners
Transportation Company received
100000, the New York, Ontario and
Western Railway 100000 and the New
Mexican Central Railway $31,394.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-07

Washington. The American
people are called upon by Presi-
dent Harding, in. "a proclamation
just issued, to offer silent two
minute prayer at noon on Armis-
tice Day, November IL, when the
body of an unknown American
soldier killed in France will be
laid to rest in Arlington Gene
terry.
The text of the proclamation is
as follows:
By the President Of the United
States of America proclama-
ton -Ss
Whereas, the Congress OF the
United States, by concurrent res.
olution adopted on the fourth day
of last March, authorized the
Secretary of War to cause to be
brought to the United States the
body of an American, who was a
member of the. American Expedi-
tionary Forces in Europe, who lost
his life during the World War and
whose identity has not been estab-
lished, for burial in the memorial
amphitheatre of the National Gem
etery at Arlington, Va; and
Whereas, the remains of this un-
known American to be brought to-
the United States in pursuance of
the said concurrent resolution will
be buried in the said memorial am
phitheatre at Arlington on the 18th
day of November next; and
Whereas, these remains will be
representative of all unidentified
American dead who in the World
War gave their lives in their coun-
try's cause; and
Whereas, it is desired that CRATE
full recognition of theirs loyal devo-
ton to country and of their saeri-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-07
INVITES IRISH TO
NEW PEACE PARLAY
Lloyd George Proposes Con-
ference in London
TEXT OF BRITISH NOTE
Says independence Cannot Be Granted
Reports FROM Dublin Indicate
Sim Fein Cabinet Will
Accept.
TEXT OF BRITISH NOTE

London.-Premier Lloyd George re.
piled to Eamonn de Valera's note OF
September 10 inviting the Sim Fem
to send delegates to an Irish peace
conference in London on October IL
The Premier reiterated the Cabinets
declaration that Irish independence
cannot be recognized and protests that
a basis of negotiation cannot be
reached through correspondence.
The text of the communication fol,
lows:
Despite the Irish delegations sin
cere desire for peace and despite the
conciliatory tone of Eamonn de Va
lera's latest communication we cannot
enter conference on the basis of this
correspondence.
There is no purpose served by fur
ther exchange of explanatory, argu
mentative negotiations on this subject
"The position taken by His Ma
jesty's Government on the funda
mental existence of the British En-
plre cannot be altered.
Notwithstanding Mr.. De Valera's
personal assurance to the contrary, il
might be argued in the future that &C
ceptance Of the conference upon this
basis (the basis outlined in De Velara' s
note of September 1877 involves recog
milton that no British Government
could afford. The Government must
guard itself against any possible
doubt. al
Myself and my colleagues are ex
tremely anxious to make arrangements
to explore every possible avenue Of
discussion 9f
"The proposals made already have
been taken by the whole world as
proof that our endeavors for recon
ciliation and settlement are nc
empty form, and we feel that confer
ence and not correspondence is the
most practicable and the most hopeful
way to an understanding such as we
ardently desire.
hCA CdOlCs We SOuQ a ilOSu INVITA-
tion for a conference in London on DC
tober IL, where we will meet YOU
delegates as spokesman for the people
you represent with a view to ascer
tanning how the Irish national aspira
tion can best be reconciled to the Gov
ernment's viewpoint"
An immediate reply, accepting the
invitation, was expected from Dali
cabinet.
Now that its is known the British
Cabinet committee agreed upon ex
tending an invitation to Sim Fein de
spite the recent recalcitrance on the
part of De Valera in the exchange Of
notes, optimism over the outcome Of
the proposed conference was felt here
The action of Lloyd George, who
went trout fishing as, soon as he haG
seen the telegram started on its way
led to the belief that the British an
swer had removed all difficulties in
the way of a conference.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-07
AUTOMOBILE.
M0MF1IN>ISM0A

After a storage battery is fifteen
months old the dealer considers it
worthless.
On rare occasions 1t happens that a
wire breaks inside its insulation, CIV
ing no exterior sign of the trouble.
In Philadelphia, to enable motorists
to get clearer signals, spotlights are
played on traffic policemen at night.
Every time wheel is removed the
bearing cup Is removed with it, and
consequently the bearing must be ad-
justed properly when the wheel is re-
placed.
Motor mechanics is now taught to
young women students of Wellesley
college, in Massachusetts. The course
is conducted by Prof. Lucy Wilson of
the physics department. and 80 pupils
form the class.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-07
WOULD INDIcT THE N. Y. HERALD
Commissioner Enright Charges 1t Pub
Iished False information.
Secretary of State.

New York.-Police Commissioner
Enright wrote Mayor Hylan that he
had recommended to the District At.
torneys of five countiesfin New York
City that they seek grand jury indict-
ment of the New York Herald for al
legged dissemination of false informa-
ton concerning the Police Department.
The newspaper, in recent resume of
police activities and unsolved crimes,
is alleged to have made rs false state
ments, in violation of Section 1858,
Chapter 500, of the laws of 1920.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-07
SHOCK ABS0RBER FOR AUTOS
Attachment Is Provided With Trans
verse Front and Rear Springs
Means for Connecting.

The Scientific American in illustrat-
ing and describing shock absorber,
the invention of T. Davis of Mounds,
Okla, says:
This invention relates to attach
ments for motor vehicles and has for
its object the provision Of shock
absorber for use upon motor vehicles
provided with transverse front and
rear springs. the device being in the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-07
PERsH|NG ST|Rs
ALL PARIS HEART
ThrOng in Tears As He Lays
Medal on Hero's Grave
Halls DEAD AS CoMRADE
American Guard Acclaimed - Out
bursts Of Enthusiasm Greet Them
On Their Way To The Arch
Of Triumph.

Paris.-The United States Sunday
soldiers of France when Gen. John j.
Pershing, in the presence of an i'm
mense throng, including President
Millerand and other high officials of
the French Republic, laid the Con-
gressionaf Medal of Honor upon the
tomb of the unknown poilu under the
Arch of Triumph. The ceremony was
the most impressive expression of
Franco-American sympathy since the
United States declared war on Ger
many in April, 1917. '
A military review, second in size
only to the historic Victory parade,
followed the ceremony. A picked bat
talon of American troops, representa-
tive of all units comprising the Amer
lean forces on the Rhine, led the pa
rade. which was reviewed by Presi-
dent 'Millerand, General Pershing, Am
bassador Herrick and all the marshals
Of France. The presence of large
body of American troops in Paris for
the first time since 1919 caused an
Outburst of enthusiasm from the thou
sands of Parisians who lined the Aye.
nue. des Champs Elysees and the Place
d'Etoile, where the arch is located
Before placing the decoration on
the unknown soldiers tomb, General
Pershing stood before it at salute for
several minutes. Then, in voice
shaking with emotion, he declared:
an the name of the President and
of the People of the United States,
as a token of our perpetual belief in
the righteousness of the cause for
which you died, and as mark of
respect and admiration to you and to
your countrymen, place this con-
gressional medal OF honor upon your
tomb"
The American headquarters band
from Coblenz then played the Mar
seillaise" and "The Star-Spangled
Banner"
General Pershing's speech made
profound impression upon the as
semblage and brought tears to many
eyes. Referring to the unknown as
@soldier of France" dear friend"
and my comrade," the General said:
81 salute in your noble life and in
your tragic death you have become
to the world an immortal symbol OF
devotion to the highest ideals OF
mankind Your valor on many fields
will ever remain an inspiration to
living mothers who weep over your
grave and they recall the heroism OF
their own brave sons.
"Your allied comrades remember
with deep emotion how you cheered
them as you fell. They praise your
, gallant deeds while they renew their
vows of allegiance to the principles
for which you fought.
''You fought against the calamity
of war, but your work will not be
completed until the burdens which the
preparations for war imposes are. lift.
ed from the shoulders of all peoples.
You gave your all for peace, but your
gift will be barren unless generous
spirit of unselfish cooperation arises
to take the place of hatred.
Unknown soldier, to you of whom
thousands of mothers ask: Is it my
SOM to your tomb which is for France
the altar of the country, bring the
love and affection of the American
soldiers who fought beside you and
the valiant soldiers of France"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-07
MUST DON LONGER DRESSES.
Lyndhurst School Board Also Forbids
silks And Satins.

Lyndhurst, N. J.-Longer skirts and
no silks or satins-this is the latest
order to teachers issued by the Lynd-
hurst School Board. The order did
not specify the orthodox length. The
ban ON expensive materials, it was ex-
planned, had been placed because most
of the pupils came from families of
moderate circumstances. If teacher
wore silk vestments, pupils might feel
obliged to do likewise.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-07
TO HELP SUGAR PLANTERS.
Philippine Government Will Loan
Them 81 10000.

Manila, p 1.-The Philippine Gov
eminent is preparing to loan $4,000
900 to sugar planters in the islands to
save their sugar crop. Most of last
years crop has not been sold and the
planters need money to pay their
workmen, whom they owe four
months wages The annual produc'
ton of sugar in the Philippines is ap-
proximately 225,OO0 tons, of which
more than half goes to. the United
States.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-07
WATER FOR COOLING SYSTEM
Rain Water Is Best Because 1t Is Free
From Mineral Substances That
Clog Radiators.

Not all car owners know that pure
rain water is the best that can be
used in the cooling system. This is be-
cause it is free from mineral sub
stances which are present in ordinary
water and which are deposited on the
metal walls of the radiator, piping,
jackets, etc, to their detriment. When
rain water is available, always use 1T.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-07
Ex-wuRTEMsuRe KING DEAD.
William II Abdicated In 1918 As Re
suit OF War.

Stuttgart, Germany.-Former. King
William II of Wurtemburg is dead.
William II, reigning king of the mon
archy of Wurtemburg, abdicated in
November, 1918. He issued a procla.
nation saying that his position would
never serve to hinder the development
of the wishes of the people.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-07
1 KILLED, 2 HURT IN CRASH.
Motor Car colIides With Freight Near
Clarksburg.

i Clarksburg, w. Va.-Dr. M. D.
iSquires, SO, a Flatwoods physician,
was instantly killed; Ray Scherrad, %,
a Berkeley Springs telegrapher, both
legs crushed and VIM. E. Newton, Is, a
Flatwoods student, had leg broke
when a railroad motor car crashed
into a freight car at Flatwoods juno
ton. The injured men are in hos
ipital here Dr. Squires leaves widow
and four children.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-07
MRS. cARuso TO RETURN.
Singers Widow will Sail For New
York October %.

New York-Mrs. Enrico Caruso has
made reservations to sail for New
York ON the French line steamer Paris,
which leaves Havre on October. %, &C
cording to word received here. Her
baby daughter, Gloria, will accompany
her. Formerly it was said that Mrs.
Caruso would make her home in Italy
indefinitely. 1t is now assumed that
she is coming here to close the affairs
of the Caruso estate, with the posi-
bility of returning afterward to Italy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-07
ITALIAN "DuD" KILLS 10.
Victims Engaged In Making Fertilizer
From Old Shells.

Udine, Italy.-Thirteen men were
killed and many injured when an ex'
plosion occurred in a plant making
fertilizer from old shells brought from
the battlefelds. The "dud," which was
the cause of the explosion, set off a
number of other shells.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-07
FIGHTING A BAND OF MoRos.
Filipino Lieutenant OF Constabulary
Among Those Killed.

Manila, p IA fight between de-
tachment of the Philippine constabu-
larry and a band of Moros at Parang,
Island of Jolo, resulted in the death
of Filipino lieutenant Of the constab-
ulary forces and two members of the
Moro band, according to advices re-
ceived here. One Filipino lieutenant
of constabulary forces, several enlist
ed men and one Moro were wounded,
said the dispatch.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-07
HANGED HIMSELF IN CLOSET.
Boys Hands Securely Tied Behind
"tia"' Him. 1i5 ~

"'iaf' Him. 1i ~
Chicago.-Mystery in the finding Of
the body of Samuel Burlington, IA.
year-old high school student, hanging
in closet in his home here, brought
a coroner's investigation of what is
believed may be peculiarly diabol-
ical murder. The body was suspend.
ed full length three inches above the
floor. There were no signs that the
boy could have stood on box or other
article while fixing the rope and then
kicked the box from under him.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-07

nature of coil spring including
plurality of horizontally disposed con-
volutiOns, novel means being provided
for connecting the device with the
rear hubs or with the front axle as
the case may be.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-07
PERsHINe's COUSIN DEAD.

HeV. TnUHpSOF Ct sIII11y ENPV co TT
Penllyn, Pa.
Philadelphia-Re Thompson F
Pershing, retired member of the Pitts
burgh Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church and cousin of Gen
eral John ]. Pershing, died at Penllyn,
Pa He was 70 years old.
The Washington herald., 1921-11-29

gageAent of their daughter Mary.
to Alexander Coulter Olnphant. ir.
son of Mrs. Sara Elkins Oliphant
and the late Adjt. Gen. Alexander
C. Oliphant. Miss Kerney is a grad l.
uate of the Mary Lyon school.
Swarthmore. and served as a can
teen worker in France for eight
months in 1918. Mr.. Oliphant's
grandfather was the late United
States Senator Stephen b. Elkins.
and his father was a graduate OF
Annapolis and a member OF the
board Of managers of the Academy
at the time of his death. Mr.. OIL
rhant was in the Marine Corps dur
ing the war.
Vassar women of Washington
will be at home this morning at
IL o'clock at the Playhouse, 1914
N street Everyone interested in
the subject of interior decoration
Is invited to hear Mrs. Minnie
Brunker Ross. of New York City,
speak on the subject. Mrs. Ross
Is founder and director OF the
better homes movement.
Mrs Frederick Brooke entertained
the council of the District Girl
Scouts at a luncheon when Miss
Susanne silvercruys talked of the
Girl Scout movement in Belgium.
Mrs. William Atherton Du Puy
invites the members of the League
OF American Pen Women to a Brit
ish- american tea tomorrow from 4
to s o'clock at the clubhouse TO
meet Lady Capel Wolesey.
The Washington herald., 1921-11-29
Dance Aids
CoNegeFu1dI
Mount H0lyoke Alun,s,a<
HeiR Raise $s,OOO,OOO
Endowment.

NEW YORK. Nov. .s.-The Mount
Holyoke College Alumnae Associa.
tion Of New York gave a dance to
aid the college $4,000. 900 endow-
ment fund this evening at the Ho.
tel Astor. The patronesses included
Mrs. Burton Hendrick, Miss Helen
Marshall Pratt and Mrs. william q.
Scale.
Mrs. w. Gordon Crawford and
Miss Kathleen Beale Crawford rave
luncheon today for Miss E. Cla-
rissa De Rham.
Hr. and Mrs. Hamilton Fish have
opened their home at $40 Fifth ave-
nue..
Senator Peter Goelet Gerry, and
his blister. Miss Angelica Gerry. are
passing a-few days at Lake Della
ware, N. Y.
The Washington herald., 1921-11-29
Posters to Be Exhibited
At Rockville High School

ROCKVILLE. Md. Nov. es.-Miss
Nettie Bragden. superintendent of ru-
raj schools. is arranging for an ex-
hibit. at the Rockville High School
Building, on Thursday, Friday and
Saturday Of this week. Of the posters
made by the school children of the
county duri ng Better English Week"
recently observed.
A committee from the County Fed
Grafton of Women's Clubs has been
named by Mrs. Lewis w. Call. chair
man Of the education committee of
the federation, to Judge the posters
Four prizes will be awarded. one
each to a high school. grammar
school. elementary and rural school
pupil
The Washington herald., 1921-11-29
Thomas L. Seekford Dies,

LURAY, Va. Nov. 2S.-Thomas l.
Seekford. aged about IS. one Of the
best known farmers of PAGE
County. died today at his home in
Springfield district, ten miles north
of Luray. Hehad been in i'll health
for several years. though death
was due to pneumonia. He be-
longed to one of the oldest and
best known families in the Valley
Of Virginia. He is survived by his
widow and several children.