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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26
Writer Gives Us New
Picture of Kitchener

It was while Kitchener's train was
waiting at Elandslaagte that ] was in-
troduced by member of his staff.
My first sensation was one of disap-
pointment. SIX" was very big, heavy
looking man with forbidding, rather
repulsive face.
He had a slight cast in one eye, and
his manner AT that interview was a
little harsh and overbearing The
Tommy who described him as "Gawd'S
young brother Alf' was understand
able.
And yet Kitchener was in truth a
very gentle, shy and simple soul. 1t
may seem fantastic suggestion, but
shall always contend that G. w.
Stevens ruined Kitchener when he
wrote his fanciful pen-picture of the
man in with Kitchener to Khar-
toum."
Stevens shows him as man of ice
and blood-a man without bowels of
compassion, remorselesS, ruthless. re-
lentless. have the impression that
Kitchener spent the greater part of
his life trying to live up to that rep
utation, and that all his ferocity, his
seeming boorishness, and his invari-
able aloofness, were due to another
mans estimate which he had all too
willingly accepted.-Edgar Wallace.
in his autobiography, people"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26
Idea, Foundation of Law,
Traced to Democritus

In 1920 Francis Hutcheson, in his
Inquiry into the Original Of our Ideas
of Beauty and Virtue" wrote: "That
action is best which procures the
greatest happiness for the greatest
numbers; and that worst, which, in
like manner, occasions misery" This
is the earliest known use of the phrase
'the greatest happiness of the great
est numbers" 1t was used by Cesare
Beccaria in his "Treatise on Crimes
and Punishments," first published in
1854. Later Jeremy Bentham, the
English political philosopher, wrote:
"Priestly was the first (unless it was
Beccaria) who taught my lips to pro-
nounce this sacred truth-that the
greatest happiness of the greatest
number is the foundation of morals
and legislation" The general idea
conveyed by the phrase, however, is
found in the writings of some of the
ancients, notably Democritus.-Path-
finder Magazine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26
Child Behavior Merely
Reflection of Parents

There is no mystery about children.
They are puzzling, often, but they are
never incomprehensible. At least, they
are not incomprehensible to old folks
and l think they need not be to par
ents.
Fathers and mothers are themselves
the keys to their offspring. A dis
orderly father should be able to I'M
derstand why his image will not put
away his toys. A quick-tempered
mother should not have to call doc
tor for her daughters tantrums; he
can only advise self-control-in the
mother.
The mystery is about parents, young
parents. busy with their own affairs,
too preoccupied with their future to
think of the present Of their children
and to recall how it was with them
when they were young.
run away, now, and play. Papa
is reading his newspaper"
Parents say that, not grandparents.
Grandparents do not consider the news
so important as parents do. Grandpa
has time and memories, some self
knowledge. some sense of proportion.
Lincoln Steffens in the North Amer
lean Review.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26
Courteous Spaniard

The palace of the Escorial, where
the mortal remains of Spanish royal
personages are laid to rest, is one of
the gloomiest collections of buildings
imaginable. Yet, says writer in the
London Daily Chronicle, have very
pleasant recollection of it. was
walking from Segovia to Madrid. and
wanted TO see the EscOrial on the way
| inquired from a countryman how to
reach the palace. He at once offered
to guide me. and did so for several
miles. Then he utterly refused. with
graceful Spanish courtesy, to take any
reward. The heavy halls and chapefs'
could not depress me after that dis.
play of kindly fellowship.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26
Nature Has Hung Out
Traffic Sign for Bees

Highly specialized flowers often
have lines on their petals to show in
sects the way to the glands forming
their larder. In these nectar is stored
Ito be turned by bees into honey.
I Honey guides are strongly marked
on the upper pair of the nasturtiums
five petals. They converge to show
the way to the deep spur filled with
what children call honey, when they
bite the spur to taste the sweet stuff.
On the three lower petals, which
have no honey guides, will be seen
formidable barbados, blocking the en-
trance to the tube by the way of these
petals. This remarkable fence Of
bristles stretches right across the faces
of the lower petals.
They keep at bay such climbing in
sects as ants, which might try to steal
the honey, but would be of no serv-
ice to the flower.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26
Puss Expert Fish Catcher

Cats. in their primitive state, are
horn hunters and fishers and on tombs
of ancient Egypt appeared representa-
lions of cats accompanying their mas
tiers on fowling expeditions. One or
the most interesting accounts of cats
as fishers. found in the Plymouth Jour-
nal, relates: There is now at the
battery on Devils point, a cat which
is an expert catcher of the finny
tribe. hing in the constant habit of
diving irio tie sea and bringing up
the fish in h,r mouth and depositing
It In the gtiarArnom for the use of the
sailors She Is now seven years old
and has lrn% heen useful caterer
Detroit News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26
Famous Old Canal

The original canal connecting st.
Marys falls and rapids was crude
affair made by trappers and traders
in 1878 to connect with the North
west country in order to permit them
TO compete in the transportation of
furs with the Hudson's Bay company.
This work was practically destroyed
United States troops in 1914 dur
Athe war with Great Britain, and
S53 alsystem Of canals was begun
he state ct Michigan within the
States borders to bnnect
Lakes Superior and Huron. lis cost
$1,OOOO00 and had two locks. 1t was
enlarged in 1870 in cooperation with
the United States government, and in
1882 Michigan relinquished control to
the, federal government.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26
Fighting Fire in Home

In case fire starts in a room, close
all doors and windows to prevent q
draft. Give the alarm promptly. A
few pals of water thrown on at first
may do more good than thousands of
gallons later. A blaze may often be
smothered with a rug or blanket. If
the clothes catch fire, lay the patient
fiat on the floor at once; running
about fans the flames, which tend to
burn upward toward the face. Smoth
er the flames with heavy coat. rug
or blanket, If water is not at hand.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26
Term of Uncertain Origin

Authorities have never definitely
traced the origin of the term grass
widow" 1t is to be found in many
languages. Some believe that it is
corrupted form of "grace-widow"-
that is, widow by the grace of cir
cumstances." There are no facts to
substantiate this belief, however. Ac-
cording to Doctor Brewer, the modern
use of the term seems to have orig
mated among Anglo-Indians about the
middle of the Nineteenth century from
the practice of European husbands
sending wives to the hills during the
hot season in India. In this section
the grass is plentiful.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26

chopped ripe olives, one tablespoon
on juice, two tablespoons
chopped, picked beets and three
tablespoons mayonnaise. Spread be-
tween thinly sliced white bread
Sweet Sandwiches
For the sweet sandwich, mash
two cream cheeses, add one-fourth
cup of well-drained crushed pine
apple and one-fourth cup of straw
berry preserves and cream well.
Use between thin slices of buttered
whole-wheat bread.
Another excellent picnic sandwich
consists of three-fourths cup cold
baked beans, one-fourth cup chopped
celery, one-fourth cup chill sauce
mixed together and spread between
buttered slices of canned Boston
brown breads
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26

The tragic phase of automobile
fatalities is that most accidents are
unnecessary. Yet every year thou
sands of people pay with their lives
for carelessness, recklessness and
incompetence of drivers.
Compulsory insurance can never
Offset this irreparable loss. At its
best it can only indemnify. 1t be-
gins at the wrond end of the prob
lem.
What is needed is a safety con-
seriousness on the part of the public
and rigid enforcement of adequate
driving laws. In certain communi-
ties safety lessons have been given
in schools, with the result that acct
dents to children appreciably de-
creased. Tests have shown that the
accident rate will drop to minx
mum when traffic laws are enforced
and offenders punished.
In many localities the traffic codes
are out-worn and inadequate, having
gone unrevised since the time when
an automobile was something of a
curiosity.
Education and law enforcement
have helped the railroads lower &C
cidents and helped in fighting fire
and disease. Applied to the auto
mobile accident problem they would
give quick and gratifying results.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26
Simple Questions That
Often Prove Pitfalls

Why is winter colder than summer?
How deep does a scuttled ship sink,
and why does air in closed room get
bad?
A recent examination of presumably
well-informed people revealed that
many man of more than average
education can be caught in pitfalls of
ignorance.
Most people were caught over the
first question. More than fOur-fifths
said that winter is colder than sum-
mer because the sun is then farther
away. This, of course, is wrong, the
sun being nearer in winter. The real
reason lies in the earths changing
slant, which brings the sun directly
overhead in summer and lower in the
sky in winter.
Surprisingly common, too, was the
idea that sunken ships do not go to
the bottom, but float at some midway
le,ssl. TAtpsyJ J,iaatss c. Z. haaosa66I
they are denser than V y s..li5
sinks to 1.-THE bottom bed Use waters
density remains virtually unchanged
despite the enormous pressures en-
countered at great depths.
Air in closed room gets bad be-
cause of the gradual exhaustion OF
the oxygen contained in the air, and
not, as many people suppose. because
Of carbon dioxide gas exhaled by its
occupants.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26

They were looking over house the
agent warmly recommended. 1t was in
rather poor condition, and one room
appeared to be particularly dIanidat.
ed.
But look, mani" cried the pros
pective tenant. "We couldn't live in
place like this! Why. there's ac-
tually moss growing on that damp
wall"
The house agent flushed.
"My dear SIR" he retorted indig-
nantly, ''at the rental I'm asking, you
surely don't expect orchids, do your"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26
Watermarks in Paper

Watermarks in paper have been used
for long time to lend distinction to
the product of particular paper max.
er and for other purposes. One of the
oldest. circle surmounted by a tail
cross, is found in documents dating back
to the Fourteenth century Other old
marks are the fleur-de-lys. the court
jester. the huntsman's horn, the hand
pointing to five-pOinted star and the
iankard. well known in papers of the
sixteenth and Seventeenth centuries.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26
"Standing Pat"

Pat is an adjective. probably from
thu French pat" meaning that which
suits the purpose of the occasion or
mehning exactly suitable. The ex-
prAssion is used in poker to refer to
hand so satisfactory that its holder
dos not care TO exercise the privilege
of describing and drawing cards.
Hdlce the expression stand pat"
Tf1s came to mean opposition to a
chSnge Of any kind. especially In
Unkted States politics. The phrase In
this sense was first used to express
thu attitude of leaders of the Repub
lichn party nv Senator Hanna In 1902
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26
First Excursion Train

On July 5, 1S41, when a "Puffing
Billy" hauling two dozen open rail-
way "carriages"-they were called
"tubs" at that time-steamed out of
the station at Leicester, England.
bound for Loughborough. II miles
away, 1t marked an occasion memora-
BILE in railway annals, for 1t was the
first excursion train ever run.
The train carried $40 passengers TO
a temperance meeting, and the or
ganizer of the excursion was Thomas
Cook, then young printer of Market
Marlborough, later to become famous
as the promoter of Cooks tours.-De-
troit News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26
theatrical "Snow"

Few who shiver through "bliz-
gard on the moving-picture screen
know that the "snow" is cornfiakes
driven along by blowers. A mill in
Chicago and another in Omaha make
this "snow" out of white corn, This
corn is first made into pearly hominy.
then faxed. cooked and finally baked.
when ii Is ready to be ''snOwstorm. !"
Breakfast cornfiakes are made the
same way except that malt and sugar
are added, which gives them the
brownish color. Flakes used in movie
billiards. weigh only five ounces TO
the gallon. After a scene they may
be swept up and used again.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26
Henpecked Men

when man is henpecked. he gen.
erhlly indicates in his conversation
thht other men should be; he is like
the tabled fox which. losing his tail
in trap. goes about declaring 1t is
a new style other foxes should adopt,
although actually keenly realizing the
Looks of his own tail. There Is
actually no more reason why a man
shkuld he too much ruled by women
Thin that he should he too much ruled
hJ agents or politicians.-E. w.
Hbwe's Monthly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26

Nov that the weather is warm
~ and balmy, isn't it fun to slip
I some food into appropriate con-
tainers and drive out to the woods
for your support Such a meal may
be the simplest imaginable and need
not involve even building fire.
Cold meat, sandwiches, perhaps fresh
fruit and cup cakes, and hot coffee
carried in the thermos bottle are
ample for the meal. A typical menu
is:
Cold Fried Chicken Potato Chips
Sdydine Sandwich
Sweet Fruit Sandwich
Fresh Fruit Chocolate Cup Cakes
Hot Coffee
Tc make an unusual sardine sand
witch, bone and mash a can of sar-
dimes. Mix with one tablespoon
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26
On Friendly Terms

He had never been outside England,
and neither had she, but both were
recouniing their experiences abroad.
sand Asia! All! Wonderful Asia
Never shall forget Turkey, India,
Japan-all of them. And most of all
china. the celestial kingdom! How
| loved it,"
She held her ground.
"And the pagodas-did you see
them?"
ibid l see them" She powdered
her nose. "My dear, l had dinner
with them."-London Tit-Bits.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26
Ample Proof

"Isnt your price for this parrot
very high?"
Y"But il was brought up In one f
THE most fashionable families"
I"How do you know?
I..It always talks when anyone be
gins to sing"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26
The Reason

kBobhy (who's been to the Zoo)-
Why do elephants have such big
trkunksf
betty tagged nine)-Because they
have to come all the way from In
isa.-BOmbay Times.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26

The Women's Bible Class, G.: the
Upland. California. Methodist Epis-
copal Church, has formally pro-
tested against the use of the pictures
Of women in connection with the
advertising of cigarets.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26
OUR GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT

Greatest of all the achievements
of our modern industrial age has
been the social and economic pro-
gress made by the common man.
the average worker.
1t has not been long since labor
was regarded more or less as an in
animate commodity, subject to the
nNly. and demand, and pur-
in the sage way as
Capital and ID br, once the cal
and dog of the economic battle, now
exist together with fine friendli-
ness and common regard. They
have the same objective and they
realize that it can be reached only
by cooperation. The progressive
employer pays good wages for good
work, he is interested in improving
the living conditions of his employees
and he becomes a partner in their
progress.
Tyranny and poverty and misery
make agitators and incendiaries
High wages and pleasant living and
working conditions make good
citizens.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26


me third case was not killed by a
federal officer, but by a man who
was plotting the officers to a still
and who ran into another car and
killed its driver. He received a
prison sentence of from one year to
life. A man and his daughter were
killed in a boat collision and anoth.
er was killed as he handed a gun tc
his confederate, believed to be for
the purpose of killing the officer
Gin IS cases of the above killings
the Grand Juries, after hearing the
evidence, refused to indict the
officers. In SO instances the officers
were indicted, but acquitted on trial
AS indication of how unfairly we
have treated the prohibition officers
of the four convictions had, one OF
them was being shot at by the boot
leggers before he returned the fire
and yet he received three-year
sentence for killing the bootlegger
in self defense. No bootlegger in
America would have been convicted
under such circumstances. In
numerous instances where the
officers were killed by the most out
rageous methods on the part of the
'bootleggers the bootleggers have
gone scot-free, as was the case at Ell
Paso. The fact is, we are so unfair
to our officers that there is not a
law upon the Federal statutes BY
which man can be tried for MUIR
dering a Federal officer"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26

A World Bank is to be establish
ed. Its capital will be 100000.
900, its initial deposits three time
that amount. 1t is to be set up in
Switzerland, Holland, or Belgium;
most probably in Belgium, at Brus-
sells. The bank is to be called the
Bank for International Settlements
and is expected to become the clear
ing-house for world trade, as the
League of Nations is for world ideas
and the World Court for judicial
decisions. ut is to be so construct
ed" said owen Young, that it will
not interfere in any country, but will
help all to expand according to theil
needs and desires without hurting
the others. The bank will accept
deposits of German annuities and
act as a clearinghouse for all pay.
ments by the Reich. 1t also will do
general banking business, including
discounting. 1t will handle al,
reparations for the accounts of tae
countries interested and will com
mercialize the German reparatior
bonds. The bank has been terme.
World Bank for Financial Peace.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26

Foreign Secretary Arthur Hend
erson has outlined in the House OF
Commons the three principal issues
which the Labor Government must
meet. These are: disarmament
conversations with the United
States; recognition of Russia;
evacuation of the Rhineland. The
stand on relations with the United
States was we'll expressed by Sir
Austen Chamberlain in an exchange
of good wishes between the late
Foreign Minister and his successor.
Said Sir Austen, 81 believe myself
we can best contribute by refraining
from public discussion at this stage
in matters which must be treated
privately in the first instance if they
are to produce full results.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26

Gossip is the tool of towards.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26
PROHIBITION KILLINGS

Mr.. Atticus Webb, of Texas, says
that some honest newspapers are
being imposed upon by propaganda
lists who are securing the publication
of stories of killings or alleged kill
ings by prohibition officers, so treat
ed as to have a propaganda effect,
Mr.. Webb says:
I'm the Congressional Record of
June IA, 1929, is a complete list of
all prohibition officers killed and all
persons killed by them, with de-
tailed account of the facts in the
case. This Office has made a care
full analysis of that report. The
news stories have made the public
believe that these killings were all
of innocent citizens. In reporting
what Senator Brokhart said upon
the Senate floor recently one agency
stated that he was defending the
killings of 1855 innocent persons.
1.-The following facts taken from
the Congressional Record referred
to will show how innocent they
were: OF the 155 killed, SIS we're
shooting at the Federal officers
when the officers began to shoot, 10
others engaged in shooting with the
officers, S2 others pulled their guns
first, but the officers were better
shots, II others made attempts
upon the lives of the officers with
other instruments than guns. Most
of the others were endeavoring to
escape. In 149 cases of the 155 the
innocent citizen was known to be a
bootlegger.
Among the six innocent parties
killed, one was a boy who was
around the still when it was being
raided, was not seen till after the
fight was over, and then found
wounded 200 yards away. Anothell
when the officers were chasing
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-10-10
STURGEON LAKE

George Tomczak arrived from De-
troit, Mich, last Thursday. George
has been working at Detroit for the
past year.
A number of girl friends surprised
Ruby Cunningham Saturday night,
when they gathered at her home and
held a party in her honor. Ruby is
attending the University of Minnesota
and came home over the weekend
Playing cards was the entertainment
during the evening.
Gilbert and Tomczak were awarded
a graveling contract at Bemidji this
week and they have moved their out
fit there to start on that job soon.
M. M. Barnes, Roger Barnes, Russell
Gilbert, and Andrew Meyer left Fri
day for Little Rock, Iowa, where they
intended to secure work in the corn
fields.