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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-12-16

youth who had stepped on virginia's
toes during the last dance, II didn't
know you believed in Santa Claus"
ST don't!" Virginia snapped. "All
right" he laughed, "you needn't bite
my head off,"
The favors distributed, Mrs. Ray
called Virginia. Here, dear, you and
Santa lead the grand march. If you
will all follow, think we might find
some refreshments in another ROOM"
"Righto!" said Santa, in decided
ly unfrigid voice. Somehow, Santa
knew just where to go. But then, of
course, Santa Claus knows everything.
He even knew, few moments later,
when Virginia excused herself from
the party, and slipped back to the
other room, now in a state of partial
disarray, and (for even the orchestra
members were enjoying the repast in
the other room) forlorn in its empti-
ness. Virginia was feeling particu-
larry forlorn and particularly proud.
Santa Claus must know everything,
for he knew just how long to wait
before he, too, wandered from the
merry group and Joined Virginia.
And he Tor was it CupidO knew just
what to say to make this really the
most wonderful Christmas Eve in all
Virginia's life. Just what 1t was,
am not sure, but he must have told
Virginia. for presently she said, II
know; l know and she had cheered
up quite a. bit before he put his arm
around her. Somehow she wasn't so
forlorn-nor quite so proud
After a while they walked over to
the tree together, and they listened
to the carolers; and then, somehow,
they stopped right under the mistle-
toe! What George said was whis-
pered in her ear, so we shall never
know. but Virginia was laughing as
she answered him.
"Why, George" she said, 'how dare
you say 1 don't believe in Santa
CLAUSE"
t@ 1927. Western Newspaper Unionl
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-12-16
SQUAWKS FOR THE
GOOSE and THE GANDER
By VIOLA BROTHERS SHORE

By VIOLA BROTHERS SHORE
FOR THE GOOSE
XXIHEN you find mushrooms twenty
w cents a pound you Immediately
imagine they musta been left over.
And centrally they was.
Many woman that you think
would know better, goes around
uursin' envy. ~ tr'i'''
The one step from the sublime to
the ridiculous is apt to be in jazz time.
FOR THE eANDER-
The highest wisdom has got little
foolishness mixed up in it.
A poor, smart kid slaves away all
his young years maxim money that a
rich old fool spends.
Some guys has got such luck that if
they was to inheri, an undertaken
business. somebody'( discover an
antidote for death.
(Copyright.>
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-12-16

fractions that it IL hard to concen-
trate or a definite and purposeful
line of action thai introspection be-
gins to SOW its dangerous seeds.
Hard work is not enough. But hard
and purposeful work. with a definite
objective can soon put into the shade
all neurotic notions ana send young
men on the road which. if it does not
lead to fame and fortune, at least will
lead to useful achievement, and to
fully as much happiness as the for
tunate and famous usually enjoy.
(Copyright.l
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-12-16

time passed and man begah to use
currency the good was conjectured to
be money. A regula. cult grew up of
divination by the finger nails under
the name of onychomancy and as we
know from Plautus, the educated Ro-
man of 1000 years ago watched the
spots on his nails with the same in.
terest as the most superstitihps Yam
kee of today.
tC0 by Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate.D
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-12-16

the company. MY
old C hill d h 90 d
friend, Mr.. Santa
Claus, has come
to pay us a visit,
and as he is all
loaded down with
his various gifts,
which must be de-
livered by tomor-
row morning, L
suggest that he
give any Of us
who are to receive
his attentions, our
presents now"
II didn't know,
Virginia." said
Pudgy Clark, the
fat and awkward
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-12-16
By JOHN BLAKE

If every teacher would read and
think about how to inspire boys and
girls with definite objectives-to give
them something to do that would keep
their minds too busy to brood, there
would be fewer epidemics of seif-de-
struction among young people.
.
On farms where hoys are kept busy,
even though the work is uninterest-
ing, they seldom are -suicidally in
clined.
1t is only when life becomes com
plicated, when there are so many dis
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-12-16
Rebuke That Stung

1t is related that certain man. who
apparently didn't like Buddha. came
up to him and called him lot of
very ugly names. Buddha listened
quietly until his .revier had quite run
out 0: epithets. and then said to him:
"If you offer something to a man,
and he refuses it, to whom. then. does
it belong?"
The man replied: ut belongs, sup
pose to the one who offered it,
Buddha said: "The abuse and vile
names you offer me, II refuse to &C.
cept"-From The Outlook.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-12-16

been "reminiscences
of her own youth.
A few minutes.
later she went to-
the phone, held a
brief conversation,
and as she hung
up the receiver
she called up the
s t airs: "Hurry,
dear. I do believe
S ONE OF ur
guests are COM
ing"
I'll be right
down." Virginia'S
voice preceded it's
owner by only a
second. "Do l look
all right, mOther?'r
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-12-16
Roquefort Salad Dressing.

Cream two ounces of Roquefort
cheese. using wooden spoon; add
gradually four tablespOonfuls of olive
oil or cream and two tablespoonful
of vinegar, scant half teaspoonful
of salt and a few dashes of cayenne
Cream may be used to replace all or
part of the oil as ones taste desires.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-12-16
SOME GOOD THINGS TO EAT
By NELLIE Maxwell

same of sugar, three pints of flour,
four eggs and teaspoonful of mace.
Cream the butter, add the sugar, and
the beaten eggs. Roll out very thin,
cut into small cakes and bake in
hot oven. These cakes will keep a
long time.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-12-16
Tartar Sauce.

Mix together one tablespoonful each
of vinegar and worcestershire sauce,
one teaspoonful of lemon juice and
one-fourth teaspoonful of salt. Heat
over water. Brown one-third of
cupful of butter and carefully strain
into the first mixture.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-12-16

cape. And how thankful am it was
an escape!
Il wish / could give the wind a
present to show my gratitude, but the
wind isn't the kind of creature or d
thing to whom one can give pres
ent
"But l am grateful, oh, so grateful, -
Mrs. Wolf said.
"Yes," Mr.. Wolf continued, 1--WE
want to be safe, for we only have
each other"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-12-16
BY MARTHA MARTiM

hunting ground-but not far enough
away. For an old hunter@came after
me and almost would have had me.
"But the wind was in the right d..
rection SO could get a Whit Of the
human being coming toward me-"
"Oh. Mr.. Wolf, what a narrow es-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-12-16
Banana Soup.

Rub six ripe bananas through a
sieve, add II pinch of salt and the
grated rind of lemon, put over the
heat and when the boiling point Is
reached add two tablespoonful of
cornstarch 70 little cold milk and
cook, stirring all the time; cool. add
two tablespoonfuls of lemon juice, chill!
and serve in chilled bouillon cups.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-12-16

food nicely served and daintily
garnished will be much more pal
atable and appetizing than that which
is served carelessly. Next to palata-
biiity we like our food to appeal to
the eye.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-12-16

The moral impact of their point OF
view will do much TO encourage a
more wholesome faith in unselfish
service.
&C. 1927. Western Newspape Union.)
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-12-16
Apples a Ia Mode.

Here is an easy dessert for busy
day: Core some good baking apples
and ill the centers with mincemeat
Bake. basting occasionally: serve hot.
tG. 1927. Western Newspaper Unionl
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-12-16
Overtime Job

The chaps who loaded the latest
"world's largest clock" onto the freight
train at Waterbury had time hanging
heavy on their hands.-Farm and Fire
side.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-12-16


ready for the party-her
party-from the merry Christmas
place-cards to the splendid Christmas
tree that would be ablaze all evening
with little lights and colors.
Virginia pinned the last red stock
ing to the mantel, and turned to her
mother. II think it was real mean
Of George not to offer to play Santa
Claus for me-" she said. After his
having such nice costume. too"
"But. DEAR" her mother answered.
How could he when you quarreled?
l didn't know you had invited him."
II didn't, but of course / would
have, if he had been just the least bit
NICE" Virginia pouted, and hurried
off to get ready to receive her guests.
Her mother, busy with last-minute de-
tails, smiled in what might have.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-12-16
Shrewsbury Cakes.

Take two cupfuls of butter. the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-12-16

7 WAS Christmas Eye-quite-
the most glorious Christmas,
Eve Virginia Ray had ever
known. Everything was
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-24
GEOGRAPHIC LECTURE

The country in which Joan Of Arc
dreamed and fought and died win
b described for members Of the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-24

The money that Curtis had ad.
vanced for several taxi trips to the
hospital. the notary's fee and Incl.
dentais. together with the time spent
in looking up the case, preparing
the petition, ETC., represented a loss
Of $50 or so to the attorney.
In three other similar cases
known to this writer the hospital
has revised its diagnosis overnight
and aided the patient to leave town
without paying the attorney whose
efforts, apparently. had helped to
bring about the surprisingly quick
recovery.
Not one OF the forty.five patients
released on habeas corpus last year
has injured either himself or the
community today, although in each
case the doctors certified under oath
that they believed the patient to be
dangerous and unfit to be at large.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-24

Up to the day Of his discharge,
SLIDER had not recovered sufficiently
to be admitted to city parole.
He was released from confine-
mint, put on through train, and
shipped out Of the city hurriedly
by st. Elizabeth's authorities two
hours before a United States mar.
shall was due to arrive at the hos
pital with court order directing
DR.. w. A. White to produce SiIber
in court and explain by what
authority he had been held.
Wrote To Coolidge
For several months SLIDER had
been trying to force the hospital
to release him. but every move was
blocked.
Unwilling to overlook any chance,
however, slight, he wrote to the
Veterans Bureau, explaining his
condition, and asking for help.
He received a reply, which in
substance he suggests as a fit motto
for the institution-"the bureau is
unable to help"
On May 6, 1926, he wrote 10
President Coolidge. and the follow.
ing Letter resulted:
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIoR
WASHINGTON
Mr.. Nothom Snber - 1879.
Ward p st. EHsabeths Hospi.al
Washington, D. @.
Dear Sir:
am IN receipt, By reference from
s, 1925, requesting that vou Be re-
leased from st. EIisabethss Hospital
IN response thereto, you are adj
vfSed that upon looking into the mat
ter II appears that you haze been a
patient in the hospital since NoUe.1l-
Der Is, 1919, hGvinO been admitted
thereto upon the order Of the Secre-
tGry o. the Mary because OF mental
illness developed IN the seTVice. The
superintendent reports that pour con-
ditto1I Is such that you trouId be in
capable of taking care of yourself
outside Of an Institution I haze no
doubt but that as soon as your men
tai and physical condition aoiII Der-
NIT the superintendent wiH consider
aug further requests you naGy make
Respectfully,
(SigMed) n. G. FINNEY,
First AsststGnt Secretary.
Called In Attorney
Two days later. at the advice of
a friend, he wrote to Attorney
George r. Curtis: 81 am anxious
for you to take my case to secure
my release from st. Elizabeth's
Hospital. Kindly call down to see
me as to my case as ] have no city
parole and cannot come down to
see you.
Trusting you will either cali to
see me or communicate with me
by letter, remain, Yours truly,
tSigned NATHAN SILBER.
On May 26, Curtis visited SLIDER
at the hospital and presented him
with habeas corpus petition which
SLIDER signed. Curtis then requested
A. W. Barbour, notary public and
assistant chief clerk Of the hospital,
to take Silber's oath to the eff
davit.
This Barbour declined TO do, on
the ground that the hospital had
instructed him not to execute the
#affidavits Of patients seeking release
on habeas corpus.
An outside notary was taken to
the hospital at a considerable ex-
pense in time and taxi fare, the
affidavit was sworn, and the petit
ton was filed in Supreme Court.
Before the writ could issue, how.
ever, SLIDER instructed Curtis by
phone from the Union Station to
drop the case. as the hospital had
released him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-24
TRUCE
IS FAILURE

In order to insure their marital
bliss. James Franklin Wilson and
his bride OF 80 years ago. Clara Ray
Wilson. drew up articles Of confei.
GRAFTON. modelled almost along the
same lines as the League Of Ma.
tions-and now find that it works
almost as well.
Yesterday In the Court Of Appeals
In Annapolis Judge Dlggs affirmed
a finding of the Circuit Court OF
MONTGOMERY County. directing the
husband to pay monthly allowance
of $3.50 for the separate main
tenance of his wife. who now IS
living In Washington.
Among the articles were that the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-24
HOWard's ButtermiIk Cream Best
For FreckIes, Sunburn and Tan
Old Time Recipe Of ButtermiIIx
Cream in New Way-A Gentle
Massage with Fingers Before
Retiring Is All That
Is Necessary
Big Demand for New Dressing Table
Package Amazes Druggists

The old-time application Of Butter.
milk and Cream to whiten and pre-
serve the skin, and remove harsh
little wrinkles and ugly sallowness
Is grandmother's recipe and women
throughout the, country are again
using it to ensure a beautiful com.
plexion and snow-white hands ana
arms.
Buttermilk, however, Is not always
obtainable but specialist has at
last perfected a method of concen.
trating buttermilk and combining it
with perfect cream, which you
can buy in small quantities ready tn
use at any first class drug store by
simply asking for "yToward's''
termilk Cream.
There Is no secret about it nor Is
there any doubt about the result
It's just a common ordinary butter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-24
Amherst Music Clubs
To Give d. C. Program

The combined musical clubs Of
Amherst College. alma mater of
President Coolidge, win offer a pro-
gram in. Continental Hall. tomor
row evening.
According to custom the Gles
Club, of "a members, will open and
close the program with Lord JEFF.
frey Amherst"
The Mandolin Club will offer 4
variety of selections varying from
Largo" to Peter Gink. /"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-24
u. S. Good Will Filters
Leave Rio for Para

RIO .JANEIRo. March 24.-The
American Army Good VIII fliers
hoped off from Para at $40 to-day
for Cayenne.
Commander De Pinedo, italian
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-24

National Geographic Society tomor-
row evening in an address by b.
r. Baumgardt at the Washington
Auditorium. The address viii be
illustrated by numerous slides.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-24
st. Elizabeth 5 Changes.
Mind OUer Night
BY DONALD McD0UGAL

One week after certifying that Patient Nathan Sber
incapable Of taking of himself outside of institution
St Eizabeths authorities discharged the socially
recovered"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-24
Twenty Persons Drown
On Russian Launch

KHARKoV. Russia, March "a.
Twenty persons were drowned today
when a launch carrying 40 persons
sank In the Toretz River.
The vessel was overloaded.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-24
These Lifetime Homes at
5th & DeIafieId SIS. N. W.
Just Around the Corner from sherman Circle

just Around the Corner from Sherman Circle
Were designed by the same architect built by the
same mechanics, using the same identical materials
as FL Cortijo, the famous Spanish home worth over
100000 at 10th and Farragut Streets the most
beautiful home in Washington. It is easy to see
why this attractive PetWorth group surpasses all
competition.
8 enormous rooms; huge porches;
built-in tub and shower; hardwood
floors of extra thickness; big closets;
one-piece porcelain sink; large brick
pantry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-24

flier. who is making a flight over
four continents. has postponed hia
departure from Para until tomor.
row.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-24

wife would not open his mali, search
his pockets and be tolerant about
hubby having one night out week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-24

A British railway has set q
new speed record for express
trains Of % miles an hour.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-24

milk in the form of a wonderful.
cream gently massaged with the
finger tips around the corners of
the eyes and mouth,
To get the best effect, be sure to
follow the simple directions. Poo.
pls Drug Stores and all good dr"c.
gists guarantee a noticeable i'm.
provemei.t after the first application
or they will refund the money.
IMPORTANT0Even the finest
face creams fail If the soap you
use is harsh, Towards Buttermllk
Cream Soap keeps skin smooth,
soft and pliable.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-13
ARNULFO GOMEZ.
RAPS CANDIDACY.
OF GEN. OBREGON.

LOS ANGELES, May IL (R.-General
R. Gomez, commander Of Mexican fed
eral troops in the Vera Cruz district
and a candidate for the nomination for
president of Mexico on the national
anti-reelection ticket at the primaries
June 20, is in Los Angeles to visit his
wife and his children, who have been
attending school here for the past
seven years.
Preservation of the clause in the
Mexican constitution which prohibits
the reelection of president is vital
to the people of Mexico, General Gomez
declared at the Alexandria hotel yes
terday There has been some agitation
from certain quarters to violate the
spirit of this clause by running the
same candidate in alternate terms, he
said. This it's proponents justify by
declaring that such procedure would
not be running for reelection for con-
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-13
GREAT AIR FLEET
ASSEMBLED FOR
ARMY MANEUVER

SAN ANTONIO, May IL P.-Brav-
ing a guSty gale that times blew
almost 40 miles per hour majority of
the air armada assembled, here for
Joint maneuVers with the second divi-
sion next week roared across Fort Sam
Houston today in one of the largest
aerial demonstrations the army has
attempted in this country.
At a signal from army headquarters
at Fort Sam Houston the aerial fleets,
which are quartered at four different
fields miles apart, cleared their fields
and headed toward the fort. At one
moment the air was clear above the
fort and the next planes were coming
from every direction. The various
formations swept across the fort, flying
low in spite of the treacherous wind,
and then returned to their quarters.
Among the planes taking part were
80 pursuit ships from Selfridge field
and other posts, 20 attack planes, 15
bombers and a number of observation
planes, staff planes and transport
planes. Today's demonstration was in
the nature of a review for the visiting
planes and included none of the local
planes. Next week these planes and
100 or more fighting ships from the
local fields will take part in the great
est military demonstration the army
has attempted since the war.
Out of 70 planes that have started
for the maneuverS here, 76 have ar
rived in good shape, one is at Fort Sill,
Okla, where the pilot became i'll, and
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-13
rench Plane Was
Sighted by Fishermen
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stubbornly to hope that the aviators
were safe.
Francois sky science, his GOODNESS
and clearsightedness have always
pulled him out of trouble in the gravest
hours" Lecointe said. Moreover, he
was with the most courageous and
most energetic of men-Nungesser 1
cannot believe that the White Bird will
not be found. I am still hopeful de-
spite everything"
A dispatch received in Paris at 6
o'clock tonight from st. Johns, N. F.,
stated that several persons who claim
to have heard the ariplane had told
stories that agreed fundamentally. Now
that search in the English channel and
along the Irish coast has been fruitlesS,
the st. Johns report is being followed
closely.
Mobilization of American, Canadian
and British aerial and naval forces in
the endeavor to rescue the French
fliers was much appreciated by the
French public and the American
sentiment at first displayed is no
longer apparent.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-13
.iwanians Entertain
Graduating Class Of
Douglas High School

The Kiwaaais club entertained the
graduating class Of the Douglas high
school yesterday at the regular week
ly luncheon at the Parish house.
Among the prominent speakers at
the luncheon we're j. P. Sexton, Guy
Crouch, DR.. j. r. Newcomer from
the club, and Joe Causey, Douglas
Cary and Margaret Sparr, represent
ing the senior class.
The attendance prizes were won
by Alice SchWamnn, James Dixon
and Gly Crouch
DR.. Newcomer celebrated his BIRTH
day anniversary and passed out
candy TO the guests.
This is the fifth graduating class
to be entertained by. the local Ki-
wants club. BULLET Joe" Carlson,
principal Of the high school, and IL
member of the Kiwanjs club, pre-
sided as chairman.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-13

another is at Charleston, Ark, where
it became mired on muddy field
The third missing plane, a bomber, was
disabled near Oklahoma City and prob
ably will not get here for the man.
euvers.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-13

secutive terms, he explained. But if
two men should form a compact to run
under this plan they could
defeat the purpose Of the constitution,
which is to prevent a dictatorship, the
general declared.
Since he has not yet resigned his
post as general, the general refused to
set forth his position on the two i'm
portant issues in Mexican politics-oil
and religion-except to say that in the
latter he is liberal and believes he has
a solution to the problem that will
satisfy all concerned and that he will
be guided in his administration of the
laws affecting oil rights by the inter
probation placed upon these laws by
the supreme court.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-13
SCORES 22Nn WIN

NEW YORK, May Y tRj-Jockey
Laverne Fator scored his twenty
second victory of the Jamaica race
track meeting today when he rode
Cheops home first in the spring
handicap 1or three year olds Step
ping over the six furlongs In
1:12 2-5, Cheops won without being
extended, Ramaneur landing second
money. Premier was third The
race, worth $3.50, was the tWen-
tieth win Of the meeting for the
Cancocas stable.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-13
MAN HURT AT CARNIVAL

WINSLOW, May 12. R9-When a
chain supporting one of the chairs
in what is known as "The Merry
Mix Up" at the carnival grounds here
gave way last night, Carl K. Cum
ningham, fireman, working on the
Santa Fe railroad out of Winslow
was thrown for distance of 80 feet,
resulting in what may prove to be a
broken back He was rushed to the
Los Angeles hospital early this morn
ing. Action was taken to hold the
carnival company responsible for the
accident.