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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-02-24
USAGE AND ABUSE
OF THE EXPLETIVE
Moderation Best, Is Opinion
Of This Writer.

"Further consideration of the prev
alent eXpletive words and phrases of
ordinary conversation leads me to
suspect that their selection was orig
inally guided by imaginary elegance
and culture" said Mr.. Cato Ninetails.
II say imaginary because the purists
that is, the syntactical purists-
speak rather disparagingly of exple-
tives of all kinds. In our more
thoughtful moments most of us agree
with them that explosives merely
burden, and sometimes complicate,
any utterance, whether it be spoken,
or written; but we must admit that
it is good deal easier to condemn
them than to omit them. The habit
of their use is quite as perverse and
persistent as any other habit, and
the point is quickly reached where
the talker is as unconscious of their
injection into his sentences as he is
of any of his involuntary physiolog-
zeal actions-which is pretty clear
demonstration in itself that they are
without meaning.
"No doubt you have noticed that
people who have pretty good opin-
ion of their intellectual capacity will
insert don't you know into their
remarks, giving each of the three
words distinct utterance; next in
the scale are the more careless who
turn the three words into one three
syllable word, and make it 'donchu-
no. Then comes you know fol-
lowed by 'yuhno.' Scaling still far
Their downward comes listen and
perhaps at the very bottom say
Now, users of the interrogative don't
you know or 'donchuno' expect no
answer, and would doubtless regard
an answer as an impolite interrupt
ton; the imperative listen COM
mands no greater attention, because
the listener lets it pass for what it
is wOrth-which is nothing; and
while the explanatory say may, If
uttered suddenly and unexpectedly,
attract notice, the hearer is not ex-
pected to say anything. On the con-
trary, the utterer of the say expects
to do all the saying.
"The uselessness of all these things
is obvious; that must be clear to
everybody; but what ordinary CONVEX
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-02-24

LIVERY golfer is on the lookout for
IL means of adding few yards to
his shots II he can do 1t without sac
rificing accuracy. This is possible
with the development of longer arc.
With few exceptions most of those
who are noted for their distance from
the tee have long swing. On those
occasions when Jones needs to put
some extra distance on his drive q
keen observer can notice that he en-
ploys a longer stroke. This additional
leverage does the job though Jones ap
parently exerts no more pressure than
usual; his swingNis always smooth
The average golfer can accomplish the
same results comparatively ny using
a longer club with a fairly springy
shaft. With this club the golfer must
stand further back from the ball. the
clubhead coming back and down In a
wider arc. The player does not neces-
sarily hit harder but the ciubhead,
gaining speed all through the longer
arc, is swung onto the ball with con.
siderable momentum and sends IL
speeding on its way.
g. 1885, Bell Syndicate.-wNU Service.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-02-24

that he had moved because he thought
he had lived long enough in the old
home and wanted to live where he
could see more of the Great World.
He had left Polly behind, he explained.
until he should have fine home ready
for her. Sammy winked one eye, for
he understood exactly what had hap
pened. But Johnny i didn't see his
wink and went on to explain how much
better this place was than the far
corner of the Old Orchard where his
old home was.
When he had finished Sammy wished
him great deal of happiness in his
new home, told him that he surely
would sec a great deal more of the
Great World there, and said that he
admired Johnny's spirit and independ-
ence. Then he flew away chuckling.
Johnny didn't see anything to chuckle
about and he was very thoughtful
Chuck as he at last started to get his
breakfast.
After he had found where the near
est clover patch was and had found
out just how long it would take him
to get from it to the safety of his
house in time of danger. and after he
had become fully acquainted with his
surroundings, all of which took several
days. Johnny settled down to enjoy his
new home. He did his best to make
himself believe that it was very
much finer home than the old one in
the far corner and that he wouldn't
go back there for anything in the
world.
It was true that there was great
deal more going on there than near
the old home. You see there was
great deal of passing along the dusty
road just the other side of the old
stone wall. This was exciting but not
at all restful. It kept him always
ready to dart down inside his house
He couldn't doze in peace as he had
loved to do in the doorway of his old
home.
Then, too the dust was very pro
voking. 1t swept over him every time
an auto rushed past. It made all the
grass, even the patch Of sweet clover
some distance away. gritty and un
pleasant to eat. His doorstep was not
shaded in the least. Some days it got
so hot that Johnny almost burned his
little black feet. Still Johnny tried to
make himself believe that he was en-
joying his new home, and that it was
ever and ever so much nicer than his
old one.
@. 1888. by T. W. Burgess.-wNU Service.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-02-24
BONERS are actual humorous
tid-bits found in examination pa
pers, essays, etc., by teachers.

The University of Illinois armory is
the largest building in the world with
an unsupported roof.
.
Tolstoi's "Anna Karenina" lost her
equilibrium and so met her downfall.
.
A chanticleer is an electric light fix
ture that hangs from the ceiling:
A curved line is one that bends but
is not broken.
Chemistry is the study of how a
thing that is busted gets together un-
der certain situations, and how them
that's together gets separated.
-
A billet doux is charge account
in store.
e. Bell Syndicate.-WNU Service.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-02-24
(NHILDREN'S
~ :. STORY
THORNTON w. BURGESS
JOHNNY CHUCK TRIES TO
ENJOY HIS NEW HOME

Johnny CHUCK was shaking in his
y skin and ashamed to admit it. He
could hear Sammy Jay calling to him,
saying that there was nothing to be
afraid Of and to come out. He was
afraid of Sammy's sharp tongue If he
didn't go out, for Sammy would like
nothing better than to go about telling
that he, Johnny Chuck, was a coward.
At the same time Johnny was afraid
Of that terrible unknown monster
whose voice had sent him scurrying
inside his house in such fright.
SIT is all very well for Sammy Jay
to say there is no danger. Probably
there ism. for him; he has wings and
can fly away" grumbled Johnny as
half way up his hall he listened for
more sounds of the thing that had
frightened him so.
II know all about that thing that
frightened you so and ii you will come
up I'll tell you all about it. If you
keep out Of the dusty road 1t is per-
fectly harmless. Everybody around
here knows about it and nobody Is
afra., of it. If you don't come out
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-02-24
candied Vans.

Take six sticks of old-fashioned Gin
namon candy pulverized. Yum, yum
can't you remember when a stick of
candy was a great treat? Dice six
marshmallcws and chop four ounces
of I:razil nuts Slice six medium-sized
cooked sweet potatoes and place in a
buttered baking dish, sprinkle with
s,me of the marshmallows. dot with
butter. using two tablespoonful to the
dish; add some from half cupful of
raisins, the pulverized candy to which
has been added one-half cupful of
brown sugar. Repeat until all the in
gradients are used. having a layer of
narshmallows on top. Bake in the
even until it is a delicate brown. II
Is well worth trial.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-02-24

Syrup Pepsin. This gentle stimulant
will soon right thingsl The bowels
will move with better regularity
and thoroughness. There won't be
so many sick spells or colds. You'll
find it just as wonderful for adults.
too, in larger spoonfulsl
Get some Syrup Pepsin; protect
your household from those bilious
days, frequent headaches, and that
sluggish state of half-health that
means the bowels need stimulating.
Keep this preparation in the home
to use instead of harsh cathartics
that cause chronic constipation if
taken too often. You can always
get DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin at
any drug store; they have it all
ready in big bottles.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-02-24

Happy little girl. just bursting
II with pep, and she has never
tasted a "tonici''
Every child's stomach, liver, and
bowels need stimulating at times,
but give children something you
know all about.
Follow the advice of that famous
family physician who gave the
world Syrup Pepsin. Stimulate the
body'S vitdl organs. DR.. Caldwell's
prescription Of pure pepsin, active
SIENNA, and fresh herbs is a mild
stimulant that keeps the system
from getting sluggish.
If your youngsters don't do well
at school, don't play as hard or eat
as well as other children do, begin
this evening with DR.. Caldwell's
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-02-24

I'll tell all the neighbors and you'll
be laughed at the rest Of your life.
Come out; want to talk to you," said
Sammy Jay.
So Johnny Chuck went up far
enough to poke his head out of his
doorway and then Sammy Jay told
him as best he could that an automo-
bile was nothing to be afraid of if you
kept out of its way. and its way was
always on the dusty road or sometimes
up in Farmer Browns dooryard. Then
Sammy demanded to know what john
ny was doing up there and why Polly
wasn't with him. Johnny told Sammy
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-02-24
CANDIES in COOKERY

A S A nation We eat more candy per
4 \ capita than any on the globe, like
1t. and find it wholesome and nutri-
tiOus and yet our cOnfectioners are
sending out literature to urge us to
eat more. Here are some new ones,
which we all like:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-02-24

Rosa Dennis of 1434 Stewart ST., Charleston,
coughs night and day soon weakened my
whole system, became nervous and irritable.
my appetite was poor, lost weight and was
very weak. But five bottles of Dr. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery restored me to
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-02-24
Butterscotch Pudding.

Mix one cupful of brown sugar,
three tablespoonfuis Of flour. two beat
en- eggs, stir well. then add one pint
of rich milk and cook until smooth in
a dounle boiled. just before taking
from the fire add One-half cupful or
more of peanut brittle which has been
crushed fine.
@. 1883 Western Newspaper Union.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-02-24
Pastry Shells with Nut Clusters.

Put one cupful of nut cluster candy
through the food chopper, add one cup
tul OF whipped cream and few drops
of almond iavoring. Heap in pastry
shells and serve well chilled. One may
use small cup cakes followed out in
stead of the pastry shells. which will
be better IL children are to be served.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-02-24

Jewish Museum in Germany
The Jewish people of Worms, Ger
many, have founded museum. Among
the treasures are prayer books of 1912
with full-page Romanesque miniature
paintings.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-02-24
For Coughs and
Colds ia Builder

1lON'T be that
Dworst pest of
all-the c hr o n ic
sufferer from colds
who passes germs
on to family and
friends. Build re-
sistance with DR..
Pier C e. S Golden
Medical Discovery.
Hear what Mre
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-02-24

1888. by T. W. Burgess.-wNU Service.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-02-24

@. 1888. Western Newspaper Union.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-09-11
NE,W PRESIDENT CHOSEN FOR CUBANS
COMMITTEE NOT
 TO COME NORTH| U N TIL SEPT. 20|
Proposed Study of Indian Conditions Here Post
 poned for Time

The proposed study of conditions among Southeast Alaska Indians by a subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, slat- ed to open this week, has been deferred for at least 10 days, ac- cording to telegraphic advices re- ceived here by L. G. Wingard, Alaska Agent of the United States Bureau of Fisheries from Com missioner Frank T. Bell
 The Bureaus flagship Brant was scheduled to have sailed with the committee yesterday from Seat tie. Advices received from Com missioner Bell said the departure had been postponed for at least 10 days.
 Members of the Committee to make the trip are: Senators Bur- ton K. Wheeler, Elmer Thomas and Lynn J. Frazier Representa- tives of the Office of Indian Af- fairs are expected to accompany it on the trip. Its work will be confined to Southeast Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-09-11
SMITH IS MADE ALASKA MEMBER, FEDERAL BOARD
Dr. Philip s. Smith Ap- pointed by Secretary
 Ickes-Here Soon

Dr. Philip s. Smith, Chief AL askan Geologist, United States Geo. logical Survey, has been appointed Alaska representative on the Ma tional Public Works Administration by Secretary Harold L. Ickes, Ad- ministrator, according to an Asso- ciated Press dispatch to The Elm pire from Anchorage where Dr. Smith has been making his head quarters this Summer in connec- tion with his geological studies.
 No word of the appointment had been received here by anyone from any other source, so far as could be ascertained. It had been ex- pected for some time, as word was received here about three weeks ago from Delegate Dimond that the action probably would take place in the near future.
 At Anchorage Dr. Smith an- nounced he would come to Juneau for a conference with Gov. John w. Troy, and then proceed to Washington for a conference with Secretary Ickes and other Federal officials.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-09-11
Gloomy Picture
 Painted
Danes Now at Balance of Population as Birth
 Equals Death

COPENHAGEN, Sept. 11-Race theorists are painting gloomy picture here because the Danish population has struck a balance with the number of births identi- cal with the number of deaths.
 The birth rate has been de- clining year by year, as has the death rate owing to steadily inn proved sanitary conditions in the larger cities.
 Race theorists envision shortly a decline in the population and a future Denmark peopled with many old persons and few young sters.
 Economists, however take a more optimistic view, claiming that wher prosperity returns there will be larger families.
 Few Danish families now have more than one or two children Fifty years ago, 254 out of each 1000 wives had children while to- day the ratio is only 87 for each 1000.
 In some sections. schools of the first term have been closed be- cause of the scarcity of primary pupils.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-09-11
DRY AMENDMENT ATTACK AR CUED IN DIST. COUR I
After Two-IIour Argument Judge Alexander Takes
 Case Tn Advisement

After hearing almost two hours of arguments going to the matter of the right of Congress to write the Eighteenth Amendment into the Federal Consultation, the ques- tion raised by Hellenthal and Hell lenthal in a petition for writ of habeas corpus for Cliff Matthews, Judge George F. Alexander in the Federal District Court here today took the matter under advisement.
 J. A. Hellenthal, appearing for Matthews, based his conviction on the ground that the National Pro- hibition Amendment is not basic law but police statute, and claim ed that Congress was not empow- cred by the Fifth Article of the Constitution to write that sort of a provision into the Constitution.
 He argued that Constitutional law, or basic law, is concerned wholly with the amendment of government, and that ordinary law was concerned with conduct or regulation of the governed. He contended that this question had never been raised heretofore before any Federal court.
 George w. Folta, Asst. United States Attorney, appearing for the Government, called attention to Supreme Court case which, he said, is directly in point, involved among others the identical question raised by MT. Hellenthal, and which had already been adversely decided by the highest tribunal in the land.
 Judge Alexander is expected to make known his decision within a few days.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-09-11
RACE BETTING
 AIDS OLD AGE
 PENSION FUND
Washington State Receives Good Share from Pari-
 mutuel System

OLYMPIA, Wash, Sept. H. The County Old Age pension funds have been enriched by racing in this state.
 The sum of $34,500 represents the States share of the gross re- ceipts of pari-mutuel betting sys- tenn at Long Acres from August 8 to September 8.
 The sum of almost $44,000 has been received as the states share from the Silver Lake track.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-09-11
STOCK PRICES MOVE UPWARD,
 QUIET TRADING
Several Issues, Lead by Al. cohols, Reach New
 Highs for Year

NEW YORK, Sept 11.-Stocks moved up sharply in comparatively quiet trading today.
 Several issues reached new highs for the year.
 Professionals bid up alcohols and other groups followed. The up- turn is attributed partly to a re- newal of inflationary psychology and the fact that offerings are scarce in all departments.
 Today's market close was strong. Gains of one to five or more points were made.
 Transfers totaled almost 2,O00,- GOO shares.
 The curb advanced on a wide front.
 Buying Movement
 The stock market loafed until late in the afternoon when a brisk buying movement set in to coincide with wheat strength which finish ed around three cents and up. Other grains were up one cent or more.
 Bonds improved.
 The distillery issues reflected to --------------------
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-09-11
CRAZY OVER
 SPECULATION
Trusted Woman Employee Confesses to Em-
 bezzling $37,0 ,000

CLEVELAND, O., Sept. l1.-A confession reveals that 43-year old woman, Miss Elsa Lackamp, trusted employee of the Union Trust Company for 27 years, has emblezzled $37 1000.
 Miss Lackamp confessed she went crazy over stock speculation like a lot of other people"
 The woman said she will never rest until she repays the money to the bonding company.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-09-11

WASHINGTON. Sept. 11.-Rep- resentative Edward Pou, dean of the House, Democrat from North Carolina, looking back on 70 years of his life, B of them in Congress. said the Roosevelt program was more difficult to put through the House than Wilson's.
 "The proudest work I have done in Congress was paving the way for President Roosevelt's legislative
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-09-11
E. ], M, GRACE
 SHOT; KILLED
Head of Steamship Com pany Slain by Former
 Woman Nurse

SANTA CRUZ, Cal, Sept. H. Frances Joseph Morgan Grace, head of the Grace Steamship Company, was shot and killed last Saturday night by a woman the police identified as Miss E. w, Wells, former nurse of the ship ping magnate.
 The shooting occurred in the gar- den of Grace's palatial summer home on Beach Hill.
 The police said Grace, who was about 60 years old, was sitting in the garden when Miss Wells, who was discharged about year ago, shot him in the side.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-09-11
TEXT OF ORDER
 ON GOLD GIVEN
 OUT BY DIM0ND
Delegate Visions Acceler. ated Development of
 Gold Properties

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2.-(Spec- ial Correspondence)-To those en- gagged in the Alaska gold industry and to all others dependent upon that industry, the "New Deal" this week had a concrete meaning.
 By stroke of his pen President Roosevelt increased the value of their product approximately one third when he signed an executive order permitting the export of newly mined gold and assuring for it the prevailing world price, which is now about $29 an ounce. Form erly the American gold miner has received a fixed price of $20.67.
 Effect Will Be Great
 Delegate Dimond has been among those who all summer have been urging the issuance of such an order. He has been in telegraphic communication with various min- CTS, banks and others upon the subject. Some of those to whom information was recently given are the Miners and Merchants Bank of Nome, the Miners and Mer- chants Bank of Iditarod, Carl Whitman, President of the Nabesna Mining Corporation and Earl R. Pilgrim of Fairbanks.
 It is not easy, or even possible, to calculate what the order will mean to Alaska. That is because of the greatly accelerated develop ment of gold properties which is bound to follow removal of the ex- port ban, an acceleration which will send zooming production n ounces as well as dollars.
 Last years gold output was worth roughly s10,2O0,000. Had the pres ent situation prevailed then, the value would have been $13,6oo,000.
 Lode mines operating throughout the winter will derive constant benefit from the order from now on, but with the end of the current mining season near, placer miners will be able to sell only part of their 1893 production at the higher prices.
 Text of Order
 For the benefit of those who may possibly not see it otherwise, that part of the Presidents order relat- ing to newly mined gold is printed here:
 By virtue of the authority vest ed in me by Section 5 B of the Act of Oct 6, 1917, as ameded by Section 2 of the Act of March g., 1883, entitled An Act to Provide Relief in the Existing National Emergency in Banking and for
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-09-11
Roosevelt Is Ciuen Praise
 For Work by Dean of House

program. What he has done for the United States is fully justified by the power the various acts gave him. I referred to the President in the last session as benign a Dictator and think he has justi- fled that description. I think he IS using every faculty of his heart and brain in the interests of the Am erican people"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-09-11
MAINE VOTING ON REPEAL AT
 POLLS TODAY
Indications State Will Cast Aside Prohibition
 After 75 Years
THREE OTHER STATES
 ARE VOTING TUESDAY
Colorado, Minnesota and Maryland to Decide Issue
 Tomorrow by Ballots

WASHINGTON. Sept. H. = The State of Maine drew the attention of the whole nation today as the citizens there balloted on the re- peal question.
 Twenty other States have all approved of abandonment of the Eighteenth Amendment.
 Tomorrow Colorado, Minnesota and Maryland will have their turn to decide the issue.
 The anti-repeal leaders in Maine, according to advices received here, are not hesitant in saying they saw a possible threat to the more than 75 years of state of Prohibition in event Maine should join with others in disapproval of Prohibi- tion.
 According to advices received from Augusta, the capital city of Maine, light vote is expected.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-09-11
MRS. SULLY BACK
 FROM TRIP SOUTH

Mrs. Henry Sully wife of the proprietor of the Juneau Bakery, returned from the south aboard the steamer Alaska. She reports that A. F. Knight and Mrs. Alex Sey, who went south for medical treatment, are progressing splen- didly.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-09-11
TAXES BOOST
 GOVT. INCOME

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11.-An increase in miscellaneous taxes offsets the decline. in income levies to put Internal Revenue collections for 1893 at $62,OOO,OOO above those of 1882.
 The 1883 collections total one billion, six hundred and nineteen million dollars.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-09-11
Nary Plans Another Hop
 For Planes
Mass Flight from Canal Zone to San Diego
 Contemplated

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11.-Jubi- lant over the new record hung up by the Navy's mass flight from Norfolk, Virginia, to Coco, Canal Zone, the Navy officials disclosed the ships are being groomed for the possibility of an even more ambitious hop, from the Canal Zone to San Diego, Cal, to par ticipate in the fleet maneuvers there.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-09-11
MISS CARBRAY MARRIES

Miss Evelyn Carbray, eldest daughter of H. B. Carbray, we'll known Alaska travelling man, was married to Lin D. Barry, in Seat tie on September | The newly weds will be at home at Murray Idaho. Both are graduates of the University of Washington.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-09-11
BEATEN,
 SHOT TO DEATH

RIPLEY, West Virginia, Sept. II. Beaten and shot to death, the bodies of the Rev. A. M. Eddy and his wife were found this after noon. Eddy's son, by his first wife, is sought when gun found near the bodies was identified as one he had borrowed from neighbor.