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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-17
"Police Force" Keeping
Insect Pests in Check

For good many years now science
has been fighting insect armies, and,
curiously enough. amongst its most po-
tent weapons are insects themselves.
1t has been found that there is hardly
an insect which is not preyed upon
by some other. Nature has, in fact,
evolved kind of insect police force,
which keeps marauders from becom-
ing too numerous. The greenfy, which
does so much damage to roses, has
a powerful foe in the larva Of the
ladybird, while ichnumon flies serve
to keep the devastations Of caterpil-
lars within bounds.
But this police force is not always
adequate, and science Is engaged in
the production Of flying squads. When
ever plague Of obnoxious insects 10
noticed in any part Of the empire, 9TH
ers which are known to prey upon the
pests are bred in large numbers at an
insect zoo in Hertfordshire village
and are sent out to do battle.
Policeman insects have already been
sent to Australia, New Zealand, Cam
ada, India, Africa, and the West In
dies, and every year the flying squad
Of the scientists is waging more and
more relentless war upon insect rob-
bers and pirates in all parts Of the
wOrld.-London Tit-Bits.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-17
Crafty Andy Carnegie
Stirred Up Stud ents

Once when Andrew Carnegie was
visiting his sister-in-law on Jekyll
island she told him she could not get
any letters from her sons who were
at Yale She was anxious about them.
Carnegie bet her he would have a
letter from them as soon as the mail
could reach New Haven and return.
The bet was accepted.
He wrote the boys that their mother
was worried about them; that he was
visiting her; that all were very well
at their home; and gave them other
news that would interest them. Then
he added that he was enclosing S. for
each, and he signed himself their az
fectionate uncle.
But he did not enclose the $40.
AS he told the story himself (recalls
Mr.. Morris). his twinkling little eyes
enjoyed the slyness of 1t immensely.
Then, in two or three days, re-
ply came. 1t revealed the atrocious
fact that he had forgotten to send the
SIS bills. He should send them at once
as the boys were nearly dead broke.
He had outwitted his nephews and
won his bet; the power of his money
was Observation-Disclosures City Star
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-17

Origin Of Some Names Of
- Garments Now Common

"Coat" comes from the word that
formerly meant frock as well, the
same word being found in the Italian
SCOTIA" short surplice worn by the
clergy. "Frock" is from a Latin word
meaning a shaggy cloak. "Skirt" comes
from the same word as shirt"
TROUSERS is from the French "trous-
SER" to tuck or fasten up. "Boot" Is
connected with the italian 'botta," q
hollow skin. "Sock" comes from "soc.
GUS" kind Of shoe originally worn
by Roman comic actors, and stocking"
is from Teutonic word, "stock," the
stump Of tree-hence, a covering for
the "stumps," or legsl Jacket" Is
from "jaque," a coat Of mail. "Jer-
seys" were made from yarn spun In
Jersey. "Robe' is from Latin word,
"rauba," meaning spoil" or "plunder"
fine clothes being once a treasured
item Of military '1oot." "Beret" Ia de-
rived from "biretta," the black cap
worn by clergymen and French law
yers. "Calico" came from Calicut, in
India. Serge" is from the Latin "ser-
ica," silks, SO called because they were
made by the Sores, or inhabitants Of
China. "Muslin" is said to get its
name from Mosul, Turkey, where 1t
was first made. "Marocain" traces Its
origin to Maroc-French for Morocco.
'Tweed" was originally "tweel," but
its association with the river Tweed
led to its being given Greatly mistak-
ingly) Its present name.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-17
Glorious Chapters in
History of Lifeboats

Devotion and courage are insepara-
bly, associated with the saving of life
at sea, and even though the oar-pro-
PEELED boat has largely given place to
the motor lifeboat, the thrill Of the
launch and the excitement of the dash
to the wreck still remain. The inhab-
tants Of Tenby, in Wales, have wit
messed many a thrilling and hazard
Gus rescue, and they will have even
greater confidence in future attempts
now that their old motor lifeboat has
been replaced by new and up-to-date
craft. The earliest lifeboat was de-
signed by a Frenchman in 1765, but
there is no record that it was ever put
into service. The credit Of having
built the first practical lifeboat, in
1889. belongs to Henry Greathead.
The Royal National Lifeboat institu-
ton, which provides British coastal
towns with lifeboats and life-saving
apparatus, was founded in 1924
London Mail.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-17

There are quite a few different fac
tors which enter into the strength Of
a built-up bicycle wheel as well as the
road conditions and the conditions Of
the tires. AS far as we have been
able to ascertain there have never
been any definite tests made to de-
termine this. An authority says he
has known bicycle to carry weight
of approximately 300 pounds on two
wheels, but he does not know how
long the bicycle could stand this
weight nor whether it would have
been possible over rough, stony road
surface. The condition Of the tight
ness Of the spokes, as well as the
angle Of the lacing and the strength
of the spokes, also contributes to the
serviceability and strength Of the
wheel.-Washington Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-17
United States Mails

The Post Office department says
that mail is dropped in the box, picked
up by the collector, and placed on the
facing table in the post Office. It is
then picked up with all the stamps
arranged according to the size Of the
envelope and run through the cancel
ing machine. The mail is then taken
to a primary distribution case and
there assorted into various boxes; then
taken to a state case where it is dis
tributed according to offices in the
state and tied out in bundles accord
ing to train schedules. When it
reaches the office to which it is adj
dressed it is distributed by clerks to
routes in the city by numbers, each
number representing a city carrier.
The city carrier on his next trip de-
ivers the mail to the street address
Of the party addressed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-17
Cyprus Land of Deities

Cyprus is about 1854 square miles
and is the largest island Of the Medi.
terranean except Sicily and Sardinia.
In the olden days it was an abode of
the Greek deities. Here the gods and
goddesses of old lived, loved and
fought. Astarte, Aphrodite, Venus. or
whatever you are accustomed to call
the goddess Of love, fruitfulness. beau
ty, and their attendant misfortunes,
made this almost her principal resi-
dence. Most Of the immortal great
and many Of the mortal of ancient
Greece have been in Cyprus. Waves
Of history have swept over 1t, each
leaving little sediment behind.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-17
Couldn't Pass Up That
Chance for Easy Money

"One reason why auto insurance
rates are no cheaper than they are, "
says an auto club official. lis the ten
dency of most people to magnify mi
nor accidents in the hope Of obtaining
larger adjustments. Most Of the in
surance companies give the policy
holder the benefit Of the doubt and
therefore base their premium rates &C
cordingly.
81 am sorry to say that the majority
of policy holders seem to be like
Jones.
"Jones, you know, had been in a
collision but 1t was so insignificant
that he passed 1t up without thought.
Next day, however, he met a friend
who asked:
"'Hello, Jones, I thought you were
seriously injured in an accident yes
terday?
$3.50 / discovered when read the
morning papers, admitted Jones. add
ing, I'm on my way home to bed
right now and have sent for my
lawyer
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-17
Defining gentleman"

Within the last few years the
French academy has officially received
the word gentleman" into the French
language and incorporated it into the
famous dictionary of that institution.
An interesting feature Of this is the
definition given, since there has al
ways been more or less discussion as
to just what constitutes gentleman.
In this dictionary he is defined as
zone in whom are combined a certain
elevation of character with a certain
elegance of manners" This is be-
lieved by many authorities to be Q
most apt description.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-17
Canals Of Bruges

The imaginative traveller will find
new delights in the scenery Of Bruges
as seen from its canals. From a boat
in these calm waterways new aspects
Of the old Belgian city can be discov-
cred. The waters reflect their shores
so beautifully that it Is no exaggera-
ton to say that on them one sees ev-
cry sight twice-towers. houses, trees
and cool arches of old bridges. The
view from beneath the old Bridge Of
the Lions. built in 1927. frames the
vista of nearby gables and the distant
tower of st. Jacques in the soft green
of trees. Swans float out in the twi-
light and add much to the idyllic
quiet Of the scene.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-17
Rocky Mountains Given =
Their Name by Indians

In his diary while governor Of York
factory on Hudson bay in 1716, James
Knight notes the arrival Of band Of
Mountain Indians with whom he had
"a great deal Of discourse" They told
him their country was livery noun
famous and Of a prodigious height.
SO they cannot see the Tops
without it be clear weather. F..
The sea Ives little way to the west
ward of the mountains" This IL the
earliest reference to the Rocky noun
tains in the records of the Geographic
board of Canada.
In 17S0 Beauharnois, the French
governor, transmitted to France a
sketch which the Indian, Ochagach,
had drawn for La Verendyre showing
the Grand Portage route to western
Canada from Lake Superior. This
map indicates the "montagnes de
Pierres Brillantes," a name which is
found in translation mountains Of
Bright Stones" on Jonathan Carver's
map, ITS.
The mountains are referred to by
their present name In Legardeur de
St. Pierre's Journal of 1852. He calls
them "montagnes de Roche" The
name is translation Of the Indian
name, which in Cree is assinwati, in
Stoney niaha and in Blackfoot mis-
tokis. Viewed from the prairies, the
Rockies present a great wall Of rock.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-17
Pharaoh's Curse in Garage

Centuries before Socrates drank the
hemlock men knew that anyone shut
in small room with a brazier of
burning charcoal would be taken out
dead. Even savages knew, as they
know now, that because Of some ter
rible poison-the oldest known to man.
kind-safe fires are to be built only
at the mouths Of caves and not in the
unventilated depths. We now recog-
nize the poison to be carbon monox-
ide, and its presence in long-unopened
caves or tombs probably explains the
mysterious deaths Of early excavators
and tomb robbers, and may be re-
sponsible, 1t has been suggested, for
the legends Of Pharaoh's curse.-E. e.
Free in the Forum.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-17
Impsaehment of Statesmen

Impeachment proceedings in Eng
land are quite similar to the same pro-
ceedings in our congress. The house
of commons are the prosecutors and
the house Of lords are the judges.
Should the accused be found guilty,
Judgment follows if the commons move
for 1t, but not otherwise. The COM
mons thus retain the power Of pardon
In their own hands, and this right they
have in several cases expressly
claimed by resolution. There is no
such provision in connection with i'm.
parchment proceedings in congress.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-17
Nineteenth Amendment

Wyoming was the pioneer suffrage
state. It legalized the voting Of
women in 1859 and carried the pro-
vision into its state constitution when
admitted in 1890.
Women Of IL states voted in the
Presidential election of 1916. These
states were Wyoming. Colorado, Utah,
Idaho, Washington, California, Ari-
iona, Kansas, Oregon, Nevada. Mon
tana and Illinois. On August 26, 1920,
the United States secretary Of state
proclaimed the Nineteenth amendment
In effect, it having been ratified be-
tween June 10. 1919, and August 10,
1920, by three-Quarters Of the states.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-17
Defining Lobbyist

The following are among the prize
winning definitions Of lobbyist SUBJ
mitted to the Forum in recent con-
test: A lobbyist is one who uses his
personal influence with members of q
legislative body in order to secure the
passage of measures which will be Of
benefit to him or to the interests he
represents. A lobbyist is one who by
persuasion, argument or artifice seeks
to influence the thoughts and actions
Of a government body for the benefit
Of private or public interests.-Washs
Angton Star. iaaA
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-17
Force of Habit

The recent bride was wearing q de-
cidedly crestfallen look instead Of the
anticipated beaming smile.
"My dear, you haven't already had
your first quarrel. / hope"
"Oh, no." replied the bride; ut isn't
quite so serious as that. It's just
that l was shopping and, you know
I've always had to spell out my maid
en- name to salespeople, it's so unfa-
miliar to most of them. 1t didn't &C.
cur to me that my married name was
simpler. so. before thought. told
the clerk to send the things to Mrs.
John Smith, and spelled out Smith r.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-17
ORIGIN of Word "Hxmn"

The word hymn" was employed by
the ancient Greeks to signify song
or poem composed in honor of gods,
heroes or famous men, or to be recited
on some joyful occasion. But hymns
are actually much older than any
Greece can show. The ancient Chi
nese "hymned" the ruler Of heaven {;
Assyria, Egypt and India have all left
us records of early hymns. The Ath-
enian dramatists (Euripides most fire.
quently} use the word and its cognate
verbs of odes in praise Of conquerors
at the public games.-Kansas City
Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-17
Hollands canals

The inland canals Of Holland are al
most as thickly populated as the wa
terways of China. Thousands Of
Dutch families live and die upon
canal boats. Babies are born upon
them, and many people never have
any other homes. On typical canal
boat the freight cargo is carried In
front, and the owner and his family
live In the stern. In winter the boats
are frozen tightly in the canals. but
in summer they constantly move about
from place to place.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-17

The "Bixby letter" was written by
President Lincoln to Mrs. Bixby at
the time he learned that she gave six
Of seven sons to the Union cause. It
is considered one of the best examples
of rhythmical English and is written
In somewhat the same manner as free
verse. 1t Is said that Oxford univer-
sity regards the Gettysburg address
and the Bixby letter a. two examples
Of beautiful rhythmical English. -
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-17
Strange Fare

Little Billy was persuing the big
animal book with interest, asking
what each and every picture repre-
scented. "What's that?" was his query
Of an active-looking animal with horns.
"That's an antelope" answered his
aunt. The child looked genuinely as
tonished and exclaimed. "Oh, my land |
ate one oncal''
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-17
ATTORNEYS SALE
OF
REAL ESTATE
In Colora, Cecil County, Md.

BY virtue of the power con-
tanned in a certain power of at
torney duly recorded among
the Land Records of Cecil
County, from Annie e. Brown
and Edith Brown, the UNDER
signed, attorney, will sell by
public auction on the premises.
THURSDAY, OCT. 23rd, 1880
At 200 O'clock P. M.
all that lot of ground and inn
provements situate in the viii
lage of Colora, Cecil Co., Md,
and more particularly describ-
ed as follows:
Beginning for the same at
the northwest corner of lot
number four (4) and running
thence along the east side OF
High Street, north one and a
half degrees east sixty-six feet,
to lot number six co.; thence
with the latter, south eighty
eight and a half degrees east
one hundred and forty-one and
a half feet to Third Street, in
said village of Colora; thence
along the west side of Third
Street one and a half degrees
west sixty-six feet to the north
east corner of lot number four
az, and thence with the same
north Lightweight and a half
degrees west one hundred and
forty-one and a half feet to the
place of beginning, contain
ing thirty-four square perches
of land, more or less, lnclud-
ing one perch additional along
High Street, with the right of
way along said Street to the
Wallace Road
Being the same property of
which Cell D. Brown, late Of
said County, died seized.
The improvements consist
of a Frame Dwelling contain
ing seven rooms, heated by
pipeless furnace; with electric
light; and also a two car ga
rage and shop.
A cash deposit of One Hun
dred ($100) Dollars will be
required of the purchaser at
the time and place Of sale.
and the balance of the pur-
chase money to be paid in
thirty days from the day Of
sale, cost of conveyance to be
paid by the purchaser and
taxes to be apportioned to the
date of transfer of title.
FLOYD J. KINTNER,
Attorney.
At the same time and place,
the undersigned, administra-
trix of Cecil D. Brown, will sell
by public auction the following
household goods: One 3-piece
bedroom suit, one 5-piece par
lor suit, one stand, one brass
bed. Terms Of sale, Cash.
EDITH BROWN,
Administrative.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-17

Good things don't last long;
that is why it's wise to take a
generous helping of fresh
green peas the first time they
are passed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-17
MRS. JENNIE TAYLOR

Licensed Funeral Director
Gentleman Embalmer Lie
ensed for Maryland and Penn
sylvania.
Dignified service given all
calls, night or day.
Cor. N. Queen 6 Walnut SITS.
Phone 1872 Rising Sun, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-17

Inquiry by experts of the
Mayo foundation indicate that
rheumatic persons can sense"
the approach of rain.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-17

After she's fifteen, a father
is as helpless in handling his
daughter as in managing her
mother.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-17

The Suez canal, in Egypt, is
the longest in the world. 1t is
100 miles in length.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-17

Relieves a Headache or Neural.
gia in 80 minutes, checks a
Cold the first day, and checks
Malaria in three days.
666 also in TABLETS
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-17

Expect no miraclts; trust
your common sense.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-17

A sensible person Is anyone
who agrees with you.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-10-17

Many a mans failure has
been spoiled by his wife's
success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-29
1900 Mems Regular s. to 81 High Grade
Well Tailored Shirts

Seconds. samples and surplus lots from
SOeU knOSCm maker
Shirts like those you see advertised by
makers in the Saturday Evening Post
and other high-grade magazines.
This is wonderful lot! Here are found the newest
styles in shirts. New pleats colar-attached models
short demi-bosoms . . snappy novelty shirts Young
fellows like colar-to-match styles plain white
pleated bosom shirts plain white dress shirts with
pleated fronts. Sizes l3 to but not in every style
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-29

Mediueght suits that will give you warmth and comfort for
the rest of the Winter Long and ankle lengths Form
fitting Well made and perfect quality. Sizes SO to no.
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connected with the Department off


 Justice.
 He expressed desire to meet the people of Valdez and secure such information as thy might have pertaining to the subject. Accord ingly meeting was held at the Tilikum Club which was largely at- tended by the business men of Val- dez and all interested The ad- vantages of Valdez as a center, with respect to population, re- suorces, accessibility. Was thOr- oughly gone into. Various phases of the situation were brought out by various speakers. MT Sisson seem
 d quite anxious tO hear all sides of the question and impressed gathering with his interest and lack of bias since he seemed to take an impartial view of all angles Of the proposition. The people of Valdez feel that as far as he is concerned he will turn in an unbiased report to the department
 It was the consensus of the speakers that it is time to forget
 about the past in the history of Valdez as ferring tO other days, but that the present conditions are sufficient warrant for keeping the court headquarters here, to say nothing about the future of t . city, rich in possibilities of min eral development, it's fisheries and its transportation artery to the In teriOr.
 The idea was brought forward that if Alaska towns would lend a helping hand to each other instead of trying to cut each others throats 1t might be a good thing for the Territory as whole. It was said that every town in Alaska had its ups and downs but that they all survived to look for better times in the future when Alaska finally comes into its own. It was cited Valdez was hard hit by the war when the Midas Mine in Valdez Bay was compelled to shut down because ships could not be gotten to take away the ore, and 150 men were laid off, many to join the army. Then came two fires with great loss Uncle Sam abandoned Fort Liscum, Seward got the Signal Corps, Jun eau got the headquarters of the Road Commission Was it any won der that Valdez lost population?
 It was pointed out that Valdez has many advantages and many fine prospects She has harbor big enough to hold a navy. On one side of the bay is a mountain of gold prospects many of which have been proven. On the other side the ranges and along the high way to the Interior IS more gold She has got the fish It was brot out that the Standard Oil Cont pany is putting up a distributing. station and service station. The F richardson Highway as a great scenic route was referred to with Us up-to-date road houses and its first class hotels, such as the Ton zena Lodge which cost $2O,0O0; that this highway in the future will connect with the great Interna- ional Highway with Valdez as a coast terminal
 TO show what the highway means to Valdez it was pointed out that more than 10000 gallons of gaso- line went over the road to the In terior this season with many tons Of food and merchandise, traffic that is confidently expected to
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to Valdez it was pointed out that more than 10000 gallons of gaso- line went over the road to the In terior this season with many tons Of food and merchandise, a traffic that is confidently expected to
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VALDEZ OUTLINES REASONS AGAINST
 COURT TRANSFER
ASSISTANT ATTY. GENERAL HEARS CITIZENS ON IM-
 PORTANT SUBJECT
Special to the Gateway

VALDEZ, Oct, 13, Agitation rel garding the proposed removal of court headquarters to some other city was brought to fever heat here last week win the arrival of Assis- tant Attorney General Charles D. Sisson who is in Alaska on business
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IS HERE

Now IS the time to have old Packs made new by having them rebuilt with new Pack Bottoms $450. This will save money for you
 adv Seward Leather Works
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No stale bakery goods here at any time. Fresh pastries, cakes and bread every day at the Electric Bakery.

EASTMAN KODAK SUPPLIES. DEVELOPING, PRINTING. EN- PLACEMENTS, HAND COLORED
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The new government school for Cordova and Eyak was opened on Oct. 1.