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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-22
LiUy Manuscript Lost
in Confusion at Fire

At the occurrence of great fire in
Constantinople about 1900, says the
Market for Exchange, a great portion
of the furniture and a number Of
books were thrown into the street. It
so happened that just at that time the
secretary Of the French embassy hap
pened to be passing, and as he was
edging his way through the crowd he
espied a man gazing at large folio
which he had just picked up.
The diplomat, upon looking over the
mans shoulder, saw that it was a
manuscript of Livy. He asked to ex,
anime 1t more closely. and upon doing
SO discovered that 1t contained the Sec
Ond as we'll as the first decade, ami
very probably all that Is lost to u.s.
He offered the man goodly sum If he
would conceal the book under his long
robe and follow him to his lodgings
The man agreed; but In the confusion
and crowd they were separated and
so 1t was that the secretary lost the
opportunity Of discovering one of the
worlds greatest treasures.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-22
Small Tribe Resists
Domination of Russia

Though technically a part of the
old Roman empire under the rule Of
the cars, the Russians in reality
never conquered Svanetia, which has
been occupied by an isolated mountain
tribe occupying a small area in the
heart of the Caucasus mountains. The
Svanetian state, supposed to have
been founded nearly 1000 years ago.
has been a republic ever since, max
ing 1t the Oldest republic in the world.
In 1921. when the Communists extend
ed their power along the Black sea,
they decided to attempt to conquer
Svanetia. The Swans sent a delega-
ton down to warn the troops that 1t
would be vain for them to try to break
through the mountain barrier. The
Russian captain refused to take heed.
he went through southern Svanetia
without trouble. With his battalion
OF AGO men marching single file along
the trail he came to the almost path
less route on the cliffs overhanging
the River INCUR, and there was
trapped Forty Swans, grouped on the
opposite bank of the river, shot down
The 400 Russian troops. Later, how
ever. the Russians entered Svanetia
ny Using machine guns, but it was an
empty victory for them, because the
Swans never have yielded to outside
dictatidn.-Asia Magazine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-22
FORCES MOBILIzED
FOR CHILD HEALTH DAY

Governor Richie has issued a pro-
clamation setting aside May 2 as
Child Health Day and has asked all
Marylanders to join in the observ-
ance of the day. The plan to observe
May Day or some suitable day in the
early spring as Child Health Day or
ignated with the American Child
Health Association. The purpose
underlying the nationwide obser-
vance is summed up by Mr.. Herbert
Hoover, the president of the Asso-
citation, in what he has called the
"Child's Bill of Rights which
claims for each child the right to be
born under proper conditions, to be
safeguarded in the right sort of
home, and to have proper care,
physically, mentally and spiritually.
All organizations that are inter-
ested in child health are cooperating
in the plans for the statewide cele-
bration. Among them are the City
and State Departments of Health, the
State and Diocesan Departments of
Education. the Parent-Teacher As
sociations, the Women's Clubs,
American Legion Federation of Lab
or, the Playground Athletic League,
County Medical societies, the Boy
Scouts, Girl Scouts, Babies Milk
Fund Association, State tuberculosis
Council. DR.. J. H. M. Knox, Jr.,
Chief of the State Bureau of Child
Hygiene is chairman of the State
Committee
The programs arranged for Child
Health Day in which the children
themselves will take part will not be
limited to the one day but will be
spread throughout the spring sea.
son. There will be exercises in the
schools, with plays and special May
Day music. athletic events and other
outdoor celebrations.
There will be also exercises for
which the grown-ups will have 8.
special responsibility. These will
les and preschool children, especially
for the prospective first graders who
will enter school next fall; health pa
AIDES and pageants arranged by Par.
ent-Teacher Associations and similar
organizations to focus attention on
The Importance of protecting child
rem against diphtheria and other
catching diseases; window displays;
movies and radio talks. all OF them
emphasizing the Importance of Civ.
ing the best possible care to the
States most valuable assets-its
children.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-22
HISTORY OF AMERICAN
FORESTRY WEEK

April 24-30 has. been designated
American Forestry Week for 1927.
The idea of devoting seven days in
the year to forestry education orig
mated on the Pacific coast in 1920.
President Harding in 1921 issued
the first proclamation which brought
the Federal Government behind the
idea President Coolidge in turn
gave the plan his sanction; and pres
idential proclamatios have been is
sued for seven successive years.
/ Out of the mult1farious weeks
this is the only one to which the Gov
eminent has given recognition and
support. Many governors have like
wise issued special proclamations
At first the week was called flores,
Protection Week." but the breadth
of the forest problem led Presiden
Coolidge in 1925 to enlarge the
scope OF the, undertaking and change
the name to American Forest Week
In 1926 the authorities of the United
States and Canada, in view of the in,
ternational aspect of the forestry
problem, jointly agreed that the
week should be celebrated concur
rently in the two countries. In Can
ada the week is known as Save the
Forests Week." but its observance is
essentially of the same character as
in the United States. This joint OBJ
servance by the two countries is con
tinued in 1927.
American Forest Week is an an.
nual call to all citizens, young and
old, to take part in bringing about
better forest conditions. The Amer
lean Forest Week Committee, OF
which Hon. Frank o. Lowden, of IL,
linois, is general chairman, is COM
posed of nearly 100 organizations
representing almost every conceiv-
able form of iterest-the Fedral
Government. State government, out
door, wild life, and recreational in
terests, foresters and forestry asso
Citations, the lumber industry, large
consumers of forest products. labor,
groups interested in water resources.
scientific and civic organizations
women's organizations, and a host O."
others.
American Forest Week is all in
elusive, for it's purpose is to give op
portunity for every form of interest
in trees and forests to find expires
sion, each in it's own way. The end
it aims at is that the general welfare
may be promoted through the taking
Of common counsel, the formation of
intelligent public opinion, and the
stimulating of action. individual ano
collective, under the impulse thus
given
American Forest Week is not E
.ool for advancing the views or serv
ing the purposes of any special
group or orgaization. 1t does not
identify itself with any particular
measures or program, but seeks tc
make known facts and to promote
discussion from every angle. 1t hae
no goal other than that which {
rightly informed public opinion may
Of itself set up and seek. 1t is
strictly and wholly educational in
plan and purpose.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-22
Source of Information

At a festival dinner of the Royal
society 1t fell to Professor Huxley's
lot to present the Royal medal to
Gunther. in acknowledgment of his
archaeological researches. He did so
In these terms: when am asked to
dine at the tables of the great. as |
occasionally am, 1t invariably happens
that when the second course Is
reached the lady whom have taken
In to dinner turns to me and asks,
Professor Huxley. what Is the nature
of whitehall? To which / Invariably
reply, ! really don't know. but II you
will study Gunther's book on fishes
in four quarto volumes, perhaps you
will find out"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-22
Driven to Profanity

General Thomas was Methodist
to his hearts core, and as such he
was offended by all ungodlineSs. lie
did not hold with those who used PRO.
family, and it was difficult for him to
endure it In patience.
Yet once, when he led his cold and
ragged troops through desolate
country, the men in ranks took up
a rather plaintive song, whose refrain
was when this cruel war Is over."-
The whining, mawkish syllables
reused the generals ire. He turned In
his saddle, shouting: stop that d-n
song! How in HI do you expect to
win war when that is your opinion
of it?" The ranks were silent. obe.
diently so, and their leader resumed
his Observation-Disclosures Oregonian.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-22
Sailors Que Sexta1t
to Chance HdpDening

The element Of chance plays an Inn
rortant part in invention, and in no
case is this more strikingly illustrated
than in that of Thomas Godfrey, the
American who improved upon the
quadrant, or, rather, devised the sex
tant. the basic notion for which he got
by noting the reflection of the sun
from pail Of water.
Godfrey was glazier by trade, but
he had taste for mathematics and
was a man Of some culture.
John Hadley had also invented a
sextant, apparently development Of
suggestion Of Newton's, found
among his papers at his death. God
frey anticipated Hadley by about one
year, but for long time his claims
were not recognized. Hadley receiving
the entire credit.
The glazier thus received his inspi-
ration for the instrument that was to
prove of such value to mariners. One
day while replacing a pane Of glass
In window of house In Philadel.
phia opposite a pump he saw girl
after filling her pail put it on side
walk. The observant glazier saw the
sun reflected from the window on
which he had been at work into the
bucket of water. His mind quickly
perceived the significance of the situa-
ton and he was thus led to the design
of an instrument "for drawing the sun
down to the horizon" device incom-
parably superior to any that had hith-
erto been used for the entertainment
of angular measurements.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-22
Treating Ferns

Once week set the fern In pan
Of lukewarm water overnight instead
of watering it. Ferns should be- kept
moist but not soggy.
Give a fern a bi-monthly dose OF
castor oil. Drop teaspOOnful of the
oil into the soil near the root
Once in two or three weeks add
ammonia to the water-One teaspoon.
full to one quart of water. This
will prevent the plant from getting
warmer.
To remove insects from the leaves
use soap (some gardeners prefer
naphtha soap) and lukewarm walter
and spray the plant well.
Pull out the suckers" as they ap.
pear If you desire thrifty plant
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-22
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION SUM.
MARIZEs POSITION OF STATE
FORESTRY PROGRESS

Maryland, with forest area thir"
" five per cent of it's total area, yet
dependent upon other states for i've
sixths of it's lumber, will find Amer
lean Forest Week particularly sig
niticant, the. national committee
Proclaimed by President Coolidge
April "a to- 80, American Forest
Week is the annual call to all clti-
zens to take part in bringing about
better forest conditions. Maryland
ers interested in forestry are urged
by the national committee to get In
touch with DeCourcy w.. Thorn OF
Baltimore, State Chairman, and offer
him cooperation in the local obser-
vance of the week.
Although few sections. are more
favorably situated for timber grow
ing than Maryland with its valuable
tree species, suitable soils, nearness
to timber markets and its possession
of important wood using industries,
the state annually pays a freight Dill
on imported lumber OF $5,O0O,O0o
MARYLAND forests contain tree spe-
.cies of the greatest variety and OIL
the highest commercial value found
in eastern United States. The lob
Jolly, species of pine, is at home In
Maryland and grows more repldly
there than in any other section, 1t Ii
said.
The original forested area OF D.
100000 acres has decreased to q
100000 acres, much of which is cut
over and culled forest. Reforesta-
ton, however, is being carried on
with considerable success. AS q
private business proposition, tree
growing has been in practice Tor
MANY wears. The state now has
nursery with an annual output OIL
100000 forest tree seedlings. For
supplying forest planting STOCK 70
farmers the state has allotted So
731 for 1927. To this amount the
u. S. Forest Service will add $1,000.
For fire protection, the State main
tains a system of local fire wardens
with power to employ fire fighting
assistants. A chain of fire observa-
ton towers covers most OF the state.
This and all other state forestry
matters are under state depart
lnent of forestry, whose secretary,
f. w. Besley, is the State Forester.
There are no special forest taxa
ton laws favorable to reforestatlon,
assessment being at the local pro-
perty rate.
Z The six state forests have an area
of 1859 acres and the community
4 forests of cities and towns an area OF
5000. Camp Meade Military reser-
walton has about 5000 acres OIL
woodland under the administration
OF the Forest Service.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-22

Women Not "Weaker Sex"

While the race always has regarded
man as the stronger of the species
he's actually woman's superior only
where tests Of physical power are con-
cerned. In actual vitality and resist
ance to disease woman is his superior.
says DR.. Harvey w. Wiley in Good
Housekeeping Magazine
"Most people think that women an
a rule are more prone to diseasa. Iass
resistant to suffering and quicker 10
give way to bad health" he says. ',,lg
statistics do not support this III al
Women's average life is two Years
longer than mems. They 60 'hropyh
pangs of childbirth which me- ,o'.ld
not withstand They give their yit,I-
ity to the welfare and uphYingne If
their children" and still IL. u shnr,. nf
the worlds work that matches mans,
he points out
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-22
Amethyst Long Popular

To alI0w full power to the wonder
full virtues of the amethyst, the gem.
according to medieval custom,
should only be worn as ring on the
third finger of the left hand. But such
Is its decorative quality that Jewell
ers. despite superstition. have never
limited It's use. From ancient Baby
Ion to the present day. the amethyst
has appeared in every form of jeweled
ornament-from the crowns Of mon
archs to the simplest Of brooches and
rings.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-22

A generally rising trend in per
acre yields of leading crops over tn :
last 40 years in the United States
S indicated by the survey conduct
ed by the Federal Department o.
Agriculture. The average yield PEI
acre of corn has increased Is pc
cent since 1885, wheat II per cent
oats IA per cent, and potatoes 3g
per cent. The total acreage OF thu
four crops expanded about So pc
cent, but the total production ha
increased II per cent.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-22
FEDERAL GAME REGULATION

FEDERAL GAME REGULAIION
On March 26th, 1927, the uniteo
States Department of Agriculture
issued an order signed by the Presl-
dent of. the United States, prohib-
iting the killing of Reed Birds in
definitely, and under date OF April
5th, a similar regulation was adopt
ed reducing the Bag Limit on Wood
cock from 6 to 4, and prohibiting
the hunting of Shore Birds OF any
species, except Jacksnipe and Wood
cock. The same regulation pro-
hibits the hunting OF Greater ano
Lesser Yellow-legs for a period oil
two years.
The use of Sink Boxes on inland
waters is also prohibited, but on
coastal waters sink boxes may be
used under restrictions: Not less
than 700 yards from any shore,
island or other sink box.
In conversing with Colonel Harold
p. Sheldon, Chief United States
Game Warden, this date, the De-
partment was informed that Sink
Boxes, under the new regulations
will be prohibited entirely in the
States of Maryland, Virginia and
North Carolina, except, they Will be
permitted on the Susquehanna
Flats in Maryland, Back Bay In
Virginia, and Currituck Sound In
North Carolina.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-22

The danger of buying pigs with
out knowing anything about their
origin has been demonstrated al
ready this year on at least three
farms in the State where hog cholera
has followed the purchase OF ami
nails at a single public sale,
says DR.. l. X. Atherton, inspector
in charge of hog cholera control In
Maryland. The sale was held early
in March. sOutbreaks OF the disease
were reported shortly afterward
from the three different farms, to
all of which animals from the sale
had been introduced.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-22

Avoid planting potatoes on tn
ground that was In tomatoes las
year, if any other crop arrangement
can be conveniently made. unlesc
The tomato ground was sown to 2
fall crop which will be turned under
in advance of planting the potatoes
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-22

Sacks of seed corn may be pro
tected from mice by scattering nap
thalene flakes over and around the
bags. Mice dislike the odor of the
fakes and will usually keep away
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-22

1t begins to look like they are
planning first class battle in
Shanghai; Tex Richard could make
it pay.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-22

According to postal regulations
baby chicks must reach their desti
nation within ~ hours after they
are Matched.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-22

Eloquence is an admirable gift
there are times when
an ounce of silence is worth pound
of advice.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-22

The woman who spends most of
her time in front of the mirror must
expect to have reflections cast upon
her.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-22

The Cynical bachelor observes
that man may Pe mighty good
,storyteller-till he gets home and
tries to explain to bis wife.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-22

1t takes certain amount OF back
bone for a man to put up good
front.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-22

Strange as it may seem. the only
time some people come straight to
the point is when they are blunt.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-22

When a woman asks a man TO
guess her age he should lie like
gentleman.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-22

The average man is apt to stand
his ground in an argument, even
when he hasn't any.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-22

We should speak well of the dead.
At any rate mans tombstone
ought to stand for him.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-22

Why gamble with destiny? Many
a man loses what reputation he has
trying to get a bigger one.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-22

At 20 a girl hates the man who
forgets her birthday; at 40 she is
grateful to him.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-22

Everything depends upon t h e
point of view, but very often yon
will find 1t needs sharpening.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-22

1t is all right to begin at the bot
tom provided the bottom doesn't
drop out.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-02-15
MICHIGAN LAW STEMS STREAM 0F EL0PERs
 ISSUE FEW LICENSE

DETROIT, Feb. 14, P)-Eloping to Michigan has lost much of it's nov city for Ontario and Ohio couples.
 A law effective a year ago re- quires that names of applicants for marriage licenses be published for five days before the ceremony is performed Four thousand fewer li- censes were issued here in 1925 prin- cipally because Windsor, Chatham and Walkerville, Ont, couples went elsewhere to wed when the law took effect.
 Monroe, Mich, near the Ohio bord- CT, issued less than haalf as many licenses last year as the year before, and other border towns count heavy decreases. Ohio couples now marry in their own state where no delay is required, and many Michigan couples go to Ohio. Meanwhile Ontario has made it's marriage laws more rigor- ous, forestalling those who would go from Michigan to Canada to wed.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-02-15
/" '|CHBRON" TOMMY
 ATKINS |S WANTED

ALDERSHOT, England, Feb. IA. (P)-Something a bit more highbrow for the British Tommy to sing than "Tipperary" and "Whitewash on the Wall'' is wanted by the British ramy authorities.
 Realizing that organized singing helps men to march we'll even when fatigued, efforts of recent months have been centered on encouraging the boys in barracks to tackle such songs as "Oh, Who Will Ger the Down With Me" and Forty Years On" and "The Comrades Sing With Hope"
 To further the plan of better vocal efforts it is suggested in Infantry Training" that community singing in the Army shall be revived.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-02-15
FEEDING WILD HORSES
 ID CALIFORNIA HENS

ELKO, Nev., Feb. IA F-Broncho meat is the diet of many of Peta- lumas poultry population.
 The California egg producing dis trict has imported four car loads of live horses, which, passing through Mound Valley and Star Valley, Cal, were converted into chicken feed and served to Petaluma's hens.
 The animals, rounded up on the desert and plains near here, brought less than the price of turkey. Full grown animals aboard the cars sold for $5 each while colts were worth only $2.50.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-02-15
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BEFORE THE UNITED STATES
 COMMISSIONER AND EX-OFFI-
 IcO PROBATE JUDGE AT DILL
 INGRAM, ALASKA.
 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
 OF OLE NELSON, Deceased.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the undersigned, N. B. Henderson, as administrator of the Estate of Ole Nelson, deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said decedent, to present them, with the necessary vouchers, within six months from the date of the first
Seward daily gateway., 1927-02-15

made part of the design it may be indicated by a circle labled as such.
 The name, age, and address of each contestant shall appear in pen Gil on the reverse side of his design.
 The Department Executive Con- mittee of The American Legion in Alaska will select the Final Awards Committee.
 In making the award for the best design, the Final Awards Committee will not take into account the excel lence of the art work appearing upon designs, but will be guided by the idea conveyed and by the suitability of the design for use in an official Alaska flag.
 The winner of the contest will re- ceive a gold watch on the back of which will be enameled his or her design of the Flag, and the case of which will be suitably engraved. The pupil whose design is adjusted sec- ond best will receive cash prize of $15, and the pupil whose design is adjusted third best will receive a cash prize of $10.
 An effort will be made by The Ann erican Legion in Alaska to have the winning design adopted as Alaska's official Flag by the Territorial legis- lature at its session in 1927. Should the design be so adopted, The Ameri- can Legion will endeavor to have the legislature appropriate funds with which to send the winner of the con- test to Washington, there to present the first flag of Alaska to the Presi- dent of the United States.