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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-03-06
Traveller In Africa
Enjoys Many Comforts


| In England "roughing it, Is consid-
cred the salt Of Camping out. In trop-
zeal Africa 1t is qnite the reverse. AS
protection from the sun, double -fiy
tent is essential; generally this tent
is fitted with bathroom, canvas
continuance not unlike half bell tent,
neatly laced to the end of the outer
hy. A serviceab.e veranda Is formed
BY extending the ridge-pole and adding
length Of canvas to the outer ny.
writes Maj. III. Rayne to the London
Daily Mail from British Somaliland.
The best camp furniture-bed Ia
Bile, chair and bath--is OF canvas
stretched on folding or collapsible
frames, q canvas ground-sheet makes
an excellent carpet. but Of lutte years
colored rugs have become very popu-
lar,
With the above equipment, weIl-flt-
ted store-boxes, good servant and
esok, the modern African traveller Is a
man to be envied.
Watch him enter camp! The native
carriers down loads" and In the
twinkling Of an eye bundles are I'M
tied and the camp takes form.
The traveller may now Gull for any
thing from hot bath to three or
four-course meal, prepared over I'm
open fire, and the wonderful African
servants will produce it as il b.
magic.
His table Is laid with snowy white
cloth. his bed spread with eli an fresh
sheets, washed en- trek and ironed on !.
blanket spread over u box, with q
charcoal brazier iron
One hour after entering camp he has.
shaved. bathed and fed: his dirty
clothes are already In the wash;
stream and stone, against which the
clothes are beaten with dire results Ia
the buttons. make an excellent iaun
dry.
Cook has unpacAed from his chorl
box gridiron, frying pan. q collec-
ton Of aluminium saucepans. ans:
everywhere you look there 10 such .
profusion of paraphernalia that II al-
pears as If the camp has heenme
semi-permanent institution.
!, But If the, master lifts his land anf
calls: Let US go' there is a method
cal scurry, the chock-box swallows u
all 1t has disgorged, the ten falls. y,
furniture closes up cOncertina fashion.
the equipment resolves itself into cn,n
pact loads, which less than an h,
later are lifted on the carriers he:
and procession In single file sets o..
cheerily for the next camp.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-03-06
NEW BRIDGE

Valetine Dotton, who formerly
resided in this neigh "1rhood, has
purchased the Benjamin Garyin
property, and will shortly take
possession.
William A. Hill has had radio
installed at his home. near Oakwood.
Fire of unknown origin DESTROYED
a house on the G. W. Madron place
at Stone Run bridge, one hight last
week. The building nad not teer
occupied for some months past.
Mr.. and Mrs. Winfield Caples. OF
Baltimore, spent the week END with
the latter's parents at this place.
The large farm belonging to the
estate of the late. denry GRAPHICAL
has been sold to MIR. Connely, o.
Bel All, who will take possession
March LIST.
Charles Grubb is lying vesy I'll
at his home near lakewood, having
sustained stroke several days ago.
Harry Shires, who has been living
at Rowlandville for some lime.
moved back to his property near
this week.
Mrs. Benjamin Thomas. who has
been very sick for some weeks,
passed away at her home near Rock
Springs, on Sunday evening The
family moved to this locality. from
Virginia a few years ago, and pur
chased what is known as the Boyle
farm.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-03-06
EggsactIyl

HeFnan Finck, whose only fault is
that he is always witty. happened to be
walking up Baker street with Page,
and stopping in front OF Elliott &
Fry's. the welLknown photographers,
they noticed that there was an exhibit
ttoA Of Countrywide photographs in the
window, and that in q basket In the
center Of the window were couple Of
dozen Of the best new-laid eggsi This
hefRg somewhat unusual for an estab-
lishment OF this kind. Page said /:
EgEsl Why on earth should a pho
tographer put eggs in his Window To
which Ftnck replied: 4 really don't
know: can only suppose that q hen
has gone In for sitting which L. an
example Of quick wit ], can hardly Inn
agine has ever been excelled."-Trom
-Chestnuts Re-Roasted" ~ Seymour
Hieks.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-03-06
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English Cathedrals Go
Far Back in History


Inc great cathedrals Of England IN
many instances replace former edifices
that were erected by the early Chris
tians who formed part of the ancient
British church, and which were later
destroyed by IRE or otherwise. writer
in the Montreal Family Herald relates
For instance, Canterbury cathedral
was first built In COS. on the site Of
an old church dating from very early
ages. 1t was destroyed by Ore In 1907,
and Archbishop Langfanc, on taking
office In 1910. undertook the rebuilding
Of an entirely new church. This lasted
until about 100. when under Anslern.
Lansfranc's successor. Eruif rebuilt
the eastern part. A fire destroyed
most of the portion OF the building
In INA. and from tfat year william
Of Sens took up the work Of rebuild
ing until l178 when, on his suffering
severe injury by falling from q seat
fold. another William, commonly dis
tinguished as ''the Engilshman," car.
RED on the work and completed 1t In
1884. Many alterations and changes
have been made during the ensuing
centuries. | might mention that as
early as eos, Theodore OF Tarsus. Of
the city of st. Paul. was elected arch
bishop Of Canterbury. not appointed.
both the king Of Northumbria and the
king Of Kent acquiescing In bis cleo
ton. He was the first archbishop to
receive the allegiance of the whole Of
the English church.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-03-06
He Mighty Fall

A North side matron has lost ONE at
her worries, the Detroit News reiites.
The day before the first real snow she
dropped a fiatiron she was taking to y
neighbor. 1t broke the concrete Of
the driveway, long Jagged crack.
Her heart has been in her mou't
since for fear her husband would fin
1t. With the first thaw the other night
she lost hope. When she heard. friend
husband bouncing in all excited she
knew he had found it. SAY" he
yelled, "say-remember that day fell
en- the Ice in the driveway? Well Just
you come out and see what I did
cracked the blamed concrete. Swon-
der / didn't kill myself m Won Just
stosd there m laughed. Fact is. I
didn't realize myself how hard FELL
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-03-06
Nsms Often CHANGED

The Russian capital has been sub
jected to many name changes, bat In
this respect Is a long second to the re-
Gently beleaguered Picking. In the
Twelfth century B. c. Picking was
known as Chi. but this was changed
to Ten early in the Christian era. In
the Seventh century A. d. It became
Yu-Chou. and 300 years later Man
Ching This was again altered in the
following century to Yen Ching, and
again to the more imposing sounding
khan-baligh in the Thirteenth century.
Its present name Of Fetching or
Picking was fixed upon nearly 600
years ago. though even this Ia not its
official title, which Is Shun-tisn-fu.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-03-06
Couldn't Be Fooled

When Bobbie was six he was givea q
real watch, which, regardless Of quail
ity or accuracy. had delightfully."- loud
tick. Naturally. the little fellow was
lnordinately proud and would stroll up
and down Wilshire boulevard, stop
ping every moment or two to draw the
timepiece from his pocket and regard
1t gravely.
Every passerby got real kiek out Of
Bobby's performance, but the climax
came when Betty Cempson tripped
along and asked the little chap what
time 1t was.
Bobby regarded his watch perplex-
eddy for moment and then replied.
with dignity: 1.-TWO inches to four
Los Angeles Times.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-03-06
The "Widesu's Mite''

A widow had to dig deep when she
gave 81 to the cashier Of a fund for q
destitute family in Indianapolis. The
envelope bore In pencil, zone dollar
for building fand for destitute family.
No name" Apparently she had dug
deep into little store OF money, for In
the envelope was crisp note Of SO
cents denomination. Of an issue Of
1853; . Scent piece, whose date was
obscure. but seemed to be 1858; two
haif-dimes. one dated 1888 and the
other 1S41; Canadian half.dime Of
1858; q two-cent stamp and a modern
nickel and modern quarter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-03-06
Bevnhardt Memorial

a French garden village 10 being
planned exclusively for writer's, paint
ers. sculptors and musicians. 1t will
occupy q beautiful wood on the out
skirts OF Paris, and may. 1t Is thought
somewhat relieve the housing problem
The village win contain q hundred
houses and number OF studios, all Of
which rent for low price. The gov.
eminent. which owns the wood, has
contributed nearly 100000 francs to
wards the project, and has stipulated
that every resident must have at leas,
three children and an income less thar
10000 francs year. The place Is to
be named for that great artist, Sarah
Bsrnhardt.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-03-06
BETTER EXPRESSION
rs BAD OLD DAYS.
Truth About Conditions Of
Three Centuries Ago.

England gets ready to celebrate, In
1882. tlle three hundredth anniversary
Of theFfirst use Of forks by the Brit
ish. Before then they ate with theil
0ngers.
Three centuries seem q Long time
ago. 1t is. But In 1892. when some
unknown English progressive brought
the arst fork over from France, "tha
good old days. were at their best.
Shakespeare had been dead sixteep
years. The immortal bard never used
q fork. He never even saw one. II
must have been sight to watch
people eat In those good old days,
says the Lewiston Journal
Sewage systems were not In use In
the good old days." Refuse and dish
water were tossed into the cutters.
Small wonder plaques made people
die like dies.
No one had running water for
kitchens and BATH Carrying water
In buckets, long distance or buying
Il from vendor carts-these are not
attractive. People bathed SO seldom
that they had to invent high-power
perfumes in order to get within speak
ing distance of each other without
suspecting that a regiment Of skunks
was at large.
It wasNan age Of discomforts and In
conveniences. No labor-saving dc.
Vices had been invented for homes.
Women worked, themselves into their
graves prematurely.
ignorance and medical superstition
were frightful.
Morals several centuries ago were
NO lax that by comparison the jazz
tendency Of eur generation is tame.
Crime was far more prevalent thai
now. No one could take short stage
coach trip between towns safely with
out carrying brace Of pistols. Men
were imprisoned for debt.
The good old days. have been
painted III romantic colors by fiction
writer's. That's why they seem attrac-
five~to people today. But IL you could
turn the clock back a few hundred
years and live the life OF those times.
you'd buy q return ticket promptly.
A Action writer makes an oldtime
dungeon romantic, adventurous. Truth
Is, the dungeon was damp. cold, dark.
Infested with rats, reeking with lice.
Guards were brutal. Justice was slow.
Penalties were severe. Food was
mainly nodded old bread'and water.
Romance? Good old daysl It's q
Joke.
FiRe from distance. The good old
days are now. And they'll be better
yet.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-03-06
Monarch Among Devils

In Jewish devil lore Asmodeus is the
demon of vanity and dress, whom some
have identified with Beelxebub and Az
Ael. He 10 called in the Tallmud. "the
king Of devils" In the book OF Tobit,
he IL in love with Sarah, the daughter
e Raguel, and destroys her seven hus.
bands In succession, each on his we'd
ding night. When Sarah married To
BIT, Asmodeus was driven by charm
iRto Egypt. Asmodeus has been given
lasting place In literature in I.s
Sage's novel 1.-THE Devil ON Two
Sticks."-Kansas City Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-03-06
Al Men Of Unusual
Strength Are San.sons

Inc story Of Sampson 10 found in
Judges Is, and the three. following
chapters. This man takes his place in
scripture as a Judge or ruler, an office
which he allied for. 20 years; az a Nag.
ar'te, that Is, one bound by a VOW OF a
peculiar kind to be set apart from 9th.
ers Tor the service OF the Almighty.
rhe obligation was really for def.
ute time. and during that time the
Saxarites was bound to abstain from
vine and every production of the vine.
md from every kind Of intoxicating
rink. He was forbidden to cut the
MIR OF his head. or to approach any
!saA body. In the third place Sam.
son appears as a maa endowed with
supernatural physical strength. II is
tAis latter quality that flrst comes to
"ne's mind when he Is mentioned, and
u ls Because Of that wonderful eual-
sty that any man Of unusual strength
10 called Samson. For instance, a
London carpenter. named Thomas
ropham. has been called ''the British
Samson" 1t Is related that in Cold
Bath fields. London. On May 70. 1741,
IN the presence Of thousands Of spec.
tafors Topham lifted three hogsheads
OF water. weighing 1885 pounds. Top.
ham was born in ITO. and died in
tIhS. II is related that he was driven
e sasesde by domestic troubles.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-03-06
Crab Found ia R~ek

In the matter Of odd bookmar&s be-
tween the pages Of returned volume.
oAe librarian claimed the blue ribbon
by eitingsa slice Of raw bacon which
Ae Of his assistants had saivaged from
a copy Of Mr.. Services poems.
But his claim was Instantly given
second place when the chief Of 4 "a
nous library In q great manufacturing
city eountersd with a soft-ellsll crab
which turned up between tAN leaves
Ct beck on ehgineering Tie Out
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-03-06
Hfnaalayen Korseehssenat

The original horsechestnut! Aesulus
Hlppocastanum, is the handsOmest Of
the whole genus and one Of the most
beautiful trees In the weird. says
bulletin OF the Arnold ArbOretum. II
VAS brought to America at least 100
years ago and there are many noble
specimens In cities and towns IL the
eastern states. The HlmalayaA horse
chestnst aAd the species Of caatval
China are net hardy here and the
Arhorstum has not succeeded In Sob.
tanning seeds 81 the north Chi2as
SPECIES, Aeaculus chirSnSls. watch viii
probably flourish In this latitude.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-03-06
Make War On Pests

The famous old fire-grate in front of
which Thomas Newcomer (166a-17:.Dl
was sitting when the steam escaping
through the lid OF the boiling Tea kei.
tie gave him the Idea for the frs, pis-
ton engine was sold at Darlninnth.
England. his birthplace. II was 4
model by Newcomer which aided
James Watt In his more successful d.
velopmspt Of the steam engiHa
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-03-06

She was the daughter OF Louis XIV
and LoNiss de Ia valliere. She mar
Rcd Louis Armand de Bourbon. whose
srctAsw was chosen king Of Poland.
Louis ArsaanA died Of the smallpox
TIE Wincess vas celebrated for her
vtt snA wonderful beauty. Muley Is
saasl, king Of Morocco, seeing her por-
tgait. tel In love with her and sent
a. ambassador to demand her hand.
AAethsr liksne@ inspired the viceroy
q Lana with violent passion. and
cas Of these pictures being lost In In
dia was found by the natives. who wor-
sAiDed 1t as the Image of the god6eaA
OF AAnaa-Chicago Journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-03-06
\ COOP YHNG-DoNT
MISS IT

Send your name and address
plainly written. together with five
cents (and this alipl to Chamber
lain Medicine Co.. Des Moines.
Iowa. and receive In return q trial
package containing Chamherlain's
Cough Remedy for coughs. colds,
Group: ChamherlatR's Stomach and
Liver Tablets for indigestion, gaasy
pains that crowd the heart. bilious
ness and constipation, Chamber
lain'a Salve for hurns. scalds,
wounds. piles. etc. Don't miss Il.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-03-06

Where have yoa been all the eve
ningr asked the suspicious wife.
i've been talking business with Tom
Raker." replied her husband.
Yes! And l suppose that is baking
powder sprinkled sill over your shoul-
der?"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-03-06

Ethical Sportsman to Son-And re-
member. Bobby. If you've ever merely
crippled your game, follow Il up and
finish tiff It takes all day.
Jaw. gee, pop. T. hear you talk any
h"dy'd think you were chaunepr r.
Life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-03-06
FOR OVER 40 YEARS

RiLL's C-,TtnaH MEDICINE has been
Gsel successfully III The treatment Of
HALL'S cATklsNN MEDSCsNE con.
sista of an Ointnient which Quickly
Believes by local application, and the
Internal Medicine, TOME, which acts
through the Blood on the Mucous SUR
faces, thus reducing the Inflammation.
Sold by all druggists.
F. ]. Cheney q Co. Toladc. ohln.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-03-06
STOUT, BUT NOR RaAvY

Stout persons say that Chamber
lains Tablets h. We no quai Ter
bringing about light free conditioa
OF the body. No bloating, no gassy
pains. biliousness nor constipation
only 25c.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-03-06

The smartest statesmen are women:
even when they are doing their oese
to land a man they maze him believe
they are the buyers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-03-06
TreubIe Bofh Wavs

Mrs. A.-What kind of luck are ycu
having with your cooks?
Mrs. B.-Terrible. The frat one
stayed only three days and the second
one i can't get rid of.--Boston Tran
script.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-03-06
A Perfect Sforns

First Broadwayite (drins violent
'spstorm) Some showeri
@cond Broadwayits You said st.
Asce himself couldn't do hettes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-03-06

Our most valuable lessons are
usually gained in connection with
unfortunate experiences.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-03-06

For every man VINO is willing to
+" finish something" ten are reacy to
" start something"
The Washington times., 1925-07-28
GOiings-On

NATIONAL-National Players in
"The Goose Hangs High
KEITH'S-Royce and Maye; ether
acts.
EARLE-F'ive Jolly Corks; others
and films.
PAL4ACE-Monta Bells Pretty
Ladies'
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Stills yin
1.-The Making of O'Malley."
RIALTO-Madge BelIamy in The
Man in Blue
COEUMBIA-Bebe Daniels in THE
Manicure Girl
ANIHASSADOR-"The Making Of
O'Malley."
CENTRAL-"The Heart of a
Siren
TIVOLI-"The Mine With the
Iron Door
SAVOY-"The Scarlet Honey
moon"
AVENUE GRAND-"Tha Talker. "
APOLLO-"Chickie."
YORK-"His Supreme MopTent."
HOME-"Speed Wild"
OUTDOORS
GLEN ECHO PARK - Dancing
nightly; fun devices.
EARLE ROOF-Films and dancing
nightly.
CHEVY CHASE LAKE-Dancing
nightly.
CHATEAU LIE PARAnIS-Danc-
ing and dining, Ammendale, Md.
lie PARADIS ROOF Dancing
and dining.
CHESAPEAKE BEACH-Dancing
fishing, swimming, etc.
STEAMER ST. JOHNS-Nightiy
moonlight excursions, 7:15.
ARLINGTON ROOF-Danclng and
dining.
The Washington times., 1925-07-28
STRAND THEATER
FACES BRIGHT
SEASON

General Manager Sparrow of
the Strand Theater, who has been
making almost weekly trips to
New York during the past two
months, returned today with
everything set for the Inaugural
ton of what promises to be one
of the greatest seasons ever ex-
perienced by the popular Ninth
street playhouse, the opening
being announced for Sunday
next, August 2.
In the last two or three years
the Strand has built reputation
for genuine merit in stage and
screen attractions second to none
in the National Capital and it
has presented those attractions
at minimum price of admission
that caused no little comment.
Its slogan two shows for the
price of one" is truthful one
in every sense of the word, and
a great deal of credit is due Man
ager Sparrow for constantly rails
ing the standard Of his shows
without a similar raise in adj
mission price.
The same policy as to prices
will prevail during the coming
season with a lineup of vaude-
vile and picture bookings ready.
for announcement that should
bring joy to the hearts Of lovers
of both types of amusement.
AS is well known, the Strand
heads the southern circuit of
Loew Vaudeville theaters. The
vast number of theaters con-
trolled by Mr.. Loewe has placed
him in a position to pick and
obtain only the very best and
newest European and American
variety attractions with the re-
suit that this fall and winter
Strand patrons will be offered
shows seldom, If ever, equaled in
Washington in novelty or the
number of celebrated headline
artists appearing, no less a stage
idol than Raymond Hitchcock
leading the list of stars due for
an early visit.
The picture programs hold
forth equally bright prospects.
The Washington times., 1925-07-28
New and Amazing Serial Describes Ont
Mans Long But Losing Battle
for Freedom

wide circle of friends and &C
ousintances in art, musical and
literary circles, he being a patron
and something of a connoisseur
as well as an author and mu-
stefan.
outside Demands.
This newspaper notice and the
many visitors initiated greatly
against a quiet administration
of prison affairs at that crucial
time. and the days were more
or less hectic. With the ap-
proach of Christmas this outside
interest grew, reaching such
proportions that the period be-
tween 8 o'clock in the morning
and or o'clock at night was
devoted largely to the reception.
of visitors, the answering Of
telephone calls and other mat
tiers really. extraneous to prison
management.
1t was seldom that we man.
aged to get at the piles OF ac-
cumulated correspondence until
late at night. and even then
there were many Interruptions.
1t was the wardens custom to
look over the mail while he was
at breakfast, and to segregate
such letters as could be taken
care OF by myself and the pris-
on stenographers.
Such communications as he felt
required his personal attention
were set aside to be answered as
he had time and opportunity.
A great many of the letters were
invitations for Osborne to speak
before university stude t .,
clubs. church forums, civic or.
CARNATIONS and mass meetings,
not only in New York State but
all over the country. Most OF
these invitations he was obliged
to decline. A few Of the more
important, especially If within a
few hours journey of the prison,
he accepted.
& So far as my own secondary du-
ties were concerned it was usually
after dark before / found oppor-
tunity to dictate to "skippe-,' the
bright and capable young stenog.
rapher whom had appropriated
much as possible to my own SER
vice. Frequently We were engaged
at this work until midnight or
after.
TO Be Continued Tomorrow (
The Washington times., 1925-07-28
Foxy Grandpa's Story
DID YOU EYER HEAR OF A PANGOLIN?

Bunny's powder-puff of tail was
disappearing into the groundi
Hes found a tunnel" explained
Bobby, dropping down on his
hands and knees and poking his
little nose into the hole which
Bunny had discovered.
We waited breathlessly for our
little pet to come out. l got
rather nervous after a bit and
wondered if he was all right, and
I want to tell you that when /
saw his white whiskers-and, by
the way, they weren't as white as
when be went income out Of
that hole was a relieved Foxy
Grandpa.
What is it, Bunny?" 1 asked
as soon as he had shaken off most
of the dirt and groomed his mus
tache.
HE promised to come out in a
little while and let you see him,
and I'm quite sure he will keep
his word, although he never
comes out in the daytime. But /
told him you were from q far
away country and would like to
see what all of the Indians look
like
without doubt he has one of
the finest underground homes |
have ever been in. The entrance
hall is at least twelve feet below
the surface, and his living room
is six feet wide If it is an inch"
1 was just about to ask who
was the proud owner of this
house when Bunny put up his
paw and pointed to the hole.
Out he came-first his long nose.
then bis body, all covered with
scales, and then his long tail.
Right there before our eyes he
curled up in a ball, and when he
did that you would never have
known what he was. Then he
stuck out his long tongue, picked
up a couple OF white ants, which
passed in front of him, and then,
like a flash. turned tail and vail
ished in the earth.
"Armadillo?" gasped Bobby.
NO" replied Bunny. "Pango-
lin"