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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-25

was rear'd with handkerchiefs and
flagges streaming on the top"
The Maypole having been raised,
what follows is resented by Puritan
writer thus: "And then fell they to
banquet and feast, to leape and dance
about it, as the heather people did at
the dedication of their idols, whereof
this is perfect pattern, or rather the
thing ITSELF"
The beloved festival, called by the
Puritans "an impious and pagan
superstition" was long celebrated by
the rich and poor alike. Chaucer
writes: Fourth goth al the court,
ers fresh and blome." Stow, in his
Survey of London" 1902, says "In
the month of May every man, except
impeachment, would walk into the
sweete meadows and greene woods
there to rejoice their spirits with
the beauty and SAVIOUR of sweet flow
ers."
AS already indicated, these May
pole affairs were obnoxious to the
Puritans. To them the jewellers were
only heathens. So the May day OBJ
servances were forbidden by parlia-
ment in 1914, but same into favor once
more at Restoration.
A Maypole once set up might re-
main for many years and annually be
made the focus of popular amuse-
ments. The cities Joined in the cele-
bration just as eagerly as the country
folk. Stow, in his History of Lon
don," mentions several MaypOles, one
of which stood at what is now St.
Mary-le-Strand, crowded thorough
fare. In his day it was 100 feet high.
The last Maypole erected in London
was of cedar, 1874 feet high. 1t was
set up by - British sailors under the
personal supervision of James II, then
duke of York and lord high admiral,
near the site of the present church of
st. Mary's in the Strand. Half CEN
fury later it was removed to Wan
stead Park in Essex, where it was
used by Sir Isaac Newton as part of
the support of large telescope which
had been presented the Royal society
by French astronomer.
Another celebrated Maypole was
that from which st. Andrews Under
shaft in Leadenhall street in London
is supposed to have taken its name.
Stow says that it was due to high
or long shaft or Maypole higher than
the steeple (hence undershaft) which
used early in the morning of May day
the greatest spring festival of Mer-
~ England-to be set up and set with
flowers opposite the south door of st.
Andrews"
1t was in the Elizabethan days, how
ever, that the May day celebration
reached its highest development.
What had previously been simple,
spontaneous celebration became one
of much pomp and pageantry. If you
read Sir Walter Scott's "Kenilworth,"
you will learn what colorful spec
tacle it was.
Enter six young men in leather
jenkins; follow on six yong maids
leading a sleek COW adorned with
flowers. Now struts Robin Hood in
Lincoln green, accompanied by Little
John, Will Scarlet and the others Of
that famous outlaw band" writes one
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-25
II Must Seem Like This

First Film Star-l hear you're mar
ried again, Betty. Whom did you
marry this time?
Second Film Stare, er-ah (open-
ing purse), l believe I've got his card
Observation-Disclosures
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-25
How Do They Live?

Bill-You'd need a powerful mi
croscope to see the brain in Dora's
head.
Jim-Tll say! She came in the
room just as some one was mention
ing something about major issue,
and she exclaimed, "Oh, introduce me
to him, l just adore man in a uni
FORM"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-25

Old-fashioned people now get pho
tograph albums especially made; for
they are too useful to be snubbed
out of existence.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-25
SueechIess Emotion

"Hallo, where have you been?
"To the station to see my wife off
for a months holiday"
"But how black your hands are!"
"Yes, patted the engine."-Nebel-
spalter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-25
Wants John to Try Il

Mr.. Jabbs-Good nature is just moth
ing more than state of mind. Jane.
Mrs. Jabbs-Well, | hope some day
you will be able to get into that state
Of mind. John.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-25

doctor, this husband of mine is
insane"
upon what grounds do you base
your belief, MADAME"
"Why. the little shrimp actually has
the nerve at times to give me an ar
gument."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-25

A torpid liver prevents proper food
assimilation. Tone up your liver with
Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills. 25c
a box. 372 Pearl St., N. Y. ADV.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-25
Hoped to Rouse Curiosity

Wright-I'm writing my autobiog-
raphy.
Bright-What have you that's inter-
esting to tell?
Wright-That's just it. People will
buy my book out of curiosity.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-25
Collaboration

Boost yourself, but don't forget
To boost your friend, too;
By boosting him you're apt to get
Some boosting done for you.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-25
Mad

"You should have seen me foaming
at the mouth the other morning."
"Were you mad?"
II sure was. I'd brushed my teeth
with shaving cream"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-25

Edisonian Evolution
Hush, little goldenrod,
Don't you cry
You'll be a bloom tire
BY and by.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-25

Hell can live on your love forever!
She-That's all right, dear; hut
what am to live on while you live
on my love?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-25
That Came Later

allow do these grouches get
wives?"
MANY of them were not grouches
until they did"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-25
HEADACHES

Needless pains like headaches
are Immediately relieved by Bayer
Aspirin as millions of people know.
And no matter how suddenly a
headache may come, one can at
all times be prepared. Carry the
pocket tin of Bayer Aspirin with
you. Keep the larger size. at home.
Read the proven directions for pain,
headaches, neuralgia, etc.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-25

All progress is not happiness.
Seward daily gateway., 1930-08-27
SENATORS MAKE PLAIN WILL |VOT
 TEAR UP R0AD
EXPECT TO DEVISE MEANS
 TO WIPE OUT ANNUAL

FAIRBANKS, Aug, 27, (P)- The Senatorial committee de- parted for Mckinley Park yes terday afternoon on their special train and will probably remain there until this afternoon then going south.
 They were entertained last night by the Commercial Club at a great banquet and, while reiterating the conviction that the Alaska Railroad will not con- inue to operate at heavy defi- cit, the members made plain they had not come to Alaska as destructionists but to devise ways to wipe out the deficit and to aid in the development of the Territory.
 ' Senator Kendrick spoke words of encouragement for commer- ' cial aviation and said that waS one way the party could assis1 the country; by getting the air mail act extended to Alaska They promised all possible sup port.
Seward daily gateway., 1930-08-27
BASEBALL.
TUESDAYS GAMES NATIONAL LEAGUE

Pittsburgh 5; Chicago '. Wilson smashed his 44th homer for the new National League record and tied with Babe Ruth. This years race victory put the Cubs five and one-half games ahead of New York who idle. Waner homered.
 St. Louis 3; Cincinnati l. St. Louis stayed in the National League race.
 AMERICAN LEAGUE
 Washington g; Philadelphia 10. Tn the eighth inning Rally netted four runs; three of them on suc- cessive homers by Cochrane, Al Simmons. The Champs used five pitchers. Philadelphia increased the lead to seven and one-half games
 PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE
 Los Angeles 4; San Francisco 5; III innings.
 Sacramento 4; Portland 10.
 Oakland B. Seattle 3.
 Missions 8; Hollywood 3,
Seward daily gateway., 1930-08-27
NAVY OFFICERS
 LUNCHEON GUESTS
 SEWARD CHAMBER
HELPFUL SUGGESTION MADE WITH VIEW MORE ALASKAN
 TOURS BY NAVY VESSELS

Officers of the U. s. Navy De- lstroyerS Wasmuth and Perry en- itertained at luncheon by the Sew ard Chamber of Commerce at the weekly business meeting of the or iganization yesterday, responded to the solicitation of Vice-President Hatton favoring the a t t e d i n g members by depicting their newly formed views of Uncle Sam's most northerly possession, the Territory of Alaska.
 This has been the first look alt Alaska for myself or my officers N said Lieut.. Comdr. L. L. Hunter, commander Of the Wasmuth, "and we have seen things so strange and interesting our eyes have fairly popped out. The scenery has been the best I have looked at in my career, and the people of Alaska have been very nice to us on all occasions. Sewardites are going out of their way in their hospitality to uS." Commander Hunter stated that as he came from the land o1 the sweet potato and persimmon he thought he knew all about hos pitality. But, you can show us f-o,,, o+ I,i,,o' In cQi6 M"."
 Lieut.. COmdr. E. H. Quinlan, com manding officer of the Destroyer Perry, said he did not thing Alas kans advertised the beauty of the Territory sufficiently He said tha1 comparatively few navy men have visited Alaska, and in his oplnloI they would all be glad to do So. Ht believed request made by the Al aska Chamber of Commerce II Fleet Commanders would result II sending at least portions of flee to Alaska each year, and that tht cruises would prove popular Wltf the men and officers of the ships "There were AZ dstroyers at oul base when word was received tha1 two destroyers were wanted for thi: mission" he said, land every offic- CT wanted the job. You can imagine my delight upon being informed that my ship was one selected".
 Capt. Charles Ansell. navy pilot did not need introduction to ever! one present. Engaged merchant shipping until recent years, th' gingery skipper was greeted D. members of oldtimers who recog- Inized him instantly. He extended his thanks to the people of Seward for being ever ready to assist hin in forming programs for the sea men, "his boys" as he called them
 Short addresses were also mad' by Lieuts. Cobb and Sylvester Lieut.. Cobb reminded his listener that the destroyers were open fo inspection each afternoon after o'clock and urged anyone wish ed to do so, to come down and gt over the ships.
Seward daily gateway., 1930-08-27

It would seem that The Seward Gateway has scooped the world in the matter of the height of Mount Mckinley. The height has always been reported has al- ways been reported as being 20,30C feet and is so recorded in every publication and article. Recently in a special article, The Gateway stated Mount Mckinley uppermost peak was 26,00O feet.
 A few days ago an airplane flew to within 100 feet of the tor and the planes instrument regis tered over 24,000.
 Any educated civil engineer will inform anyone that in going LID the needle on an instrument of that kind drags, and a cor rection to the instrument reading must be added; and at that helgh1 it would make the reading some thing over 25,O0o feet.
 The correction becomes greater after a heigth of 5000 or 5000 is reached and continues to noun .as they go up.
 It might be added here. alsf that the original name of tht mountain-the babtismal name is "Bulshaia' an Esquimau wor1 which means, God Of them all.
Seward daily gateway., 1930-08-27
GRAFT CHARGES
 CORR0p0RATED BY
 THREE WITNESSES
THERE SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN AT LEAST ONE HONEST
 MEMBER ON FORCE

SEATTLE, Aug, 27, (Pl-Three government witnesses corrobor- ared graft corruption charges ny Hubbard and Olmsted against five former prohibition officers accused of coniving with boot 1eggers then sending many ot hem to the penitentiary.
 The witnesses were George Dehner, Russell Jackson, former prohibition agents, and Mathew Ryan, a former customs officer
 The witnesses were the arrest ing officers in Woodmont Beach raid Thanksgiving even, 1925 when Olmsted, Hubbard and Sherif Lee Parker, and three Japanese, were arrested.
 Behner and Jackson accused Whitney of destroying a page in Olmsted's notebook which bore the names of Whitney, Corwin Thomas, Revelle, then United i, States attorney
 Behner charged Whitney hac ordered him not to seize Olmstec ..quor and that Whitney framed aim in order to get rid of hin, a.s an agent.
 Jackson testified that after the 1lleged framing of Behner, Cor -Win warned him not to have .anything to do with Behner ol 'l1e would get into trouble.
 Ryan's testimony in the Wood mont raid corroborated Behner's end Jackson's
Seward daily gateway., 1930-08-27
NAUTICAL 5OUND|NCS
(By Sinbad, the Sailor)

Observed while walking on main street Sloan giving us handout, Garnett doing the same, Dykstra doing likewise, Maud Larsson's smile, the way Iron Horse grins, Lios' haircut, Joe, Berek, sometime Ibigtime comedian and troupe, Kid" Ennis tiger walk, the huge biseps Iof "Crusher" Downs, gang getting ready for Smoker, Ye Eds" forced smile when he sees this, Chats the style of Q. O. Mcintyre who is our favorite columiSt).
 The shooting yesterday after moon, dear friends, was the Navy at practice Did some of you see the boys pointing the big guns and shooting the little 30 caliber? The fellows expect to win the Gunnery competition from all competitors this winter. We give them big hand and know they'll win. Lieutenant Sylvester and Ensign Schumacher made four out of four possible hits yesterday and Owen, Williams, Dun and Fink made three hits. The Perry's gang are slash ing holes in the bulls-eye this morning.
 < Personal -Duguid young hero, who showed lady about Perry, wants her to know that he is still waiting for some nome cooking"
 Ben Hur, we warn you! We have inside dope that a certain fellow, we don't know his name but his initials are Coleman, has a dread fully dark plot to WOO and win one of the Drunken Sisters tonight. Turning from you to our public, did you know, folks, that Ben Hur was the first man in history making success of buggy riding? Stop a moment and think of the buggy rides you've taken. Isn't it won derful-the hands you've held and the smacks you've been smacked on the kisser, even as I! Ben cer- tainly did a great thing for civili- zation, and politics, until Henry Ford ruined everything-darn it!
 We peeked over on another scribe's desk and saw nice write up about the Chamber of Com merce meeting yesterday. Let us give you some Of our wisdom, to wit: Tell the folks down South that spuds and squash grow up here and that you folks don't wear fleec- ed-lined B. V. D'S. in summer. about cheap rents and fuel, the wonder full fruits and berries and schools, the good swimming and pleasure boating, that you're not frozen in all winter. That's the dope. And Oh yes, tell them that dog teams are not your only beast of burden and that COWS gave milk, not ice cream. Propose flock of fruit and vegetable canneries and see what happens. Get the farmers and lgoat herds, ct al. We will yap about the above on our return to the land of asbestos shoes and bonnetS.
 Sinbad writes huge theatrical hits. Watch the head lines after tonight when Miss Maud Larson and Bill Williams put on the act land song written by Us last night after eating our dinner in the Sew ard Grill. Words by Sinbad and music by Bill Williams, written es- pecially for your entertainment to- night. A vote of thanks to Mir Holben who kindly let us abuse his costumers working out most of the Itune on the Grill piano
 Chief BoatsWain's Mate Gaskey
 (Continued on Page Eight)
Seward daily gateway., 1930-08-27
ROLPH IS NEAR GOvERNORSH|P IF
 STATE 0F CALF
HAS LARGE LEAD THUS FAR OVER HIS OPPONENT,
 GOVERNOR YOUNG

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug, 27, (P) The governership of Califor- mia seemed almost within the reach of Mayor of San Francis co.
 Returns from the primary out of 6,6OO precincts out 1O,- 900 gave Rolph 260,000 and Young 222,0OO.
Seward daily gateway., 1930-08-27
PLOT FRUSTRATED

CAIRO, Aug, 27, P-A plot to assassinate Sidky Pasha, Egyp- tian premier, was frustrated by a detective who seized a waiter who was acting suspiciously. The waiter was about to bring the Premier his breakfast and car ried a hatchet under his robe.
Seward daily gateway., 1930-08-27
INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, Aug, 27, P)- The Tariff commission ordered an investigation of the tariff rates on 27 schedules. Congress issued orders for the inquiry which will cover boots, shoes cement and numerous agricul -ural tools
Seward daily gateway., 1930-08-27
ALL REAPPOINTED

WARSAW, Aug, 27, (P Gen eral Pilsumski has reassumed the Premiership of Poland in the new cabinet. All other ministers were reappointed
Seward daily gateway., 1930-08-27
Gateway's s Figures Height Mckinley
 Appear Correct

FOR MANY YEARS THE HEIGHT OF MOUNT MIG KINLEY HAS BEEN OFFICIALLY GIVEN AS 2O3OO FEET-GATEWAY STAFF WRITER
 CLAIMED THE TALLEST PEAK ON THE NORTH AMERICAN CONTINENT WAS AT LEAST 26OOO-CLAIM APPEARS VERY WELL FOIJNDED-LOCAL PAPER SCORES SIGNAL SCOOP OVER ALL PAPERS OF THE WORLD
Seward daily gateway., 1930-08-27
CENSUS REVISED

WASHINGTON, Aug, 27, (P- Revised figures on the popula- tion of New York City place the total at 6,981,927 as of April 2 which is 23,7OO more persons than the first estimates showed and PAP percent larger than in 1920.
Seward daily gateway., 1930-08-27
NAVY SMOKER TO|V fl:
FINANCIAL AID

WASHINGTON, Aug, 27, (P)- President Hoover will confer with banking representatives to- day with respect to the drought area and will discuss plans to extend aid to the damaged sec tions. Representatives from 12 states will attend
Seward daily gateway., 1930-08-27

A critic declares an English movie actress to be without peer. But she is probably doing her best to land one.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-06-12
BOARD DENIES PLEA
OF MOTOR COMPANY
Railroad Commission Refuses to
Grant Application by
Freight Line

The application of the Burnett
Freight Service, to operate a motor
freight service between jamestown
and La Moure has been denied by the
state board Of railroad commissioners.
The company also sought permission
to serve Benson Corners, Berlin,
Edgeley and Nortonville.
The board held that there had been
no reasonable showing Of public %
venience and necessity, and for this
reason denied the application.
It was proposed by the t~ransporta-
ton company to provide a daily serv-
ice, except Sunday to all towns with
the exception of Benson Corners,
which was to be served tri-weekly.
The Burnett Freight Service had been
serving the towns embraced in its APP
plication as a contract carrier, and
asked permission TO- become q conn.,
mon carrier.
Opposition was expressed at hear
ings by witnesses from La Mourc,
Berlin, Edgcley and Nortonvllle.
Most Of these witnesses testified that
the railroad service now available was
adequate. and that there was no need
for the proposed truck service.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-06-12
Dazzy Vance Restricts Pitts.
burgh to Four Hits; WASH
ington Gains

Wilbert RobinSon's amazing Brook
lyn Robins continue to show their
heels to the rest Of the National
League field and confidently look
forward to their first pernant since
1920. The Giants. with their lone
string OF nine wins, took Pittsburgh
over the hurdles, 8 to 2, yesterday
The Robins. behind Dazzy Vance's
great pitching. noscd out the Gin
cinnati Reds, 2 to l..
Vance held the Reds to four hits
but it took q pinch single by AL Lopez
in the ninth to bring the Robins vic.
tory.
The Giants slammed Meme and
Jones for Is solid hits to trounce the
Pirates.
Charley Roots fine pitching en-
abled the Chicago Cubs to break their
losing streak at Philadelphia s ex-
pense, 6 to 2. The victory left tho
Cubs in second place, three and q
half games behind the Robins and q
game and a half ahead Of the Giants
In the American League. Washing
tons Senators advanced to within q
game and q half Of first place by
whipping Chicago. 2 to !. while the
Philadelphia Athletics were bowling to
Cleveland, 6 to 2.
Lefty Grove. Athletics left handed
ace, went nearly two months without
losing a came but was charged with
his second defeat in as many days
yesterday.
Detroit put on a seven-run rally ir
the seventh to trounce the New York
Yankees, Is to Z. Other games WERE
postponed.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-06-12
THE MAGICIAN.
TO BISMARCK.
FOR PERFORMANCES.
Logical Successor to Thurston
Will Appear Next Monday
n. and Tuesday

Birch, the famous magician, will
charm Bismarck children and adults
with his program Of magic in a per-
Torrance at the Bismarck auditorium
next Monday and Tuesday.
He drew q capacity crowd Of 5000
at q program given in the Corn Pal
ace at Mitchell, s. D., last week, &C.
cording to Carl I. Rolston, secretary
Of the Mitchell Chamber of Com
nerce.
The Birch production is one of the
finest now on tour and it is undoubt-
eddy the most complete ever present.
cd here. Although he is a young
man, so great has been his exper-
fence and so ably demonstrated has
been his exceptional talent that
Thurston, the worlds greatest, has
publicly stated that Birch is the logi-
cal M to become the worlds reigning
king Of magic when he retires from
the stage.
Included in the Birch repertoire
are such illusions as the Vanishing
Pony, in which a Shetland is caused
to vanish while suspended in mid
air, the Challenge Packing.Box
Escape in which Birch will attempt
to escape from a strong box con
structed by a local lumber company,
the beautiful Silk Mirage, said to be
the most beautiful silk production act
every devised, the Canary and the
Mazda Lamp. in which live canary
is shot into a burning light bulb, and
almost so other bewildering illusions
The advance. ticket sale already
has started.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-06-12
NEW EQUIPMENT FOR
WILTON NINE ON WAY
Mandan Stockholders Are In.
formed of Sale of WASH
burn Ignite Firm

A deal whereby the Truax-Traer
Mining company. Chicago, now oper-
ating mines at Minot and Burlington,
will take over the Washburn Ignite
company at Wilton, involving a valu-
alton Of upwards of $780, 900 has been
closed, Mandan stockholders in the
company were advised today.
The mine was sold two years ago to
the Ottertail Power company. Fergus
Falls. Mimi. but minority stockhold-
erS retained their holdings. The
Ottertail company leased the prop
erty to the Truax-Traer company,
which will develop strip mines IN
place of the shaft mining previously
carried on.
Thick veins Of Ignite are available
at from Is to 20 feet, and this will be
uncovered and stripped first. Later,
stripping will be carried down to veins
go feet or more deep.
The Wilton mine was opened In
1902 by the late General w. D. Wash
burn. Minneapolis, and developed
under supervision of the late w. p.
Macomber, Wilton.
The transfer Is effective June IS.
Shipment OF special shovels used in
strip mining is expected soon. with
active mining operations by Sept. l.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-06-12
Henstr0m Wins Lien
For $1,000 on Armory
For Service to State

Judge Fred Jansonius has handed
down a decision in the suit of F. o.
Hellstrom for services in the old
armory litigation. granting him q
lien for 81, 200 on the property.
The lien was stipulated by Matt
Murphy of Fargo when Hellstrom
assisted him as special deputy attorney
general In. the suits of the state
against E. A. Hughes and others over
equity and title in the armory.
= When the state won an issue was
created as to. what constituted pro
ceeds" acquired by the common
wealth. that term being the basis set
for Hellstrom's compensation. A,
Faber, representing Hellstrom. argued
the spread between the equities and
the value of the property to which the
states title was established, cOnSti-
tuted such proceeds" The state re-
sisted this view.