The midland journal., December 28, 1906, Image 4

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THE MIDLAND JOURNAL
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1906.
President Roosevelt has issued a proc
lamation calling on the people of the
United States to contribute funds for the
relief of the millions of famine sufferers
in China, who are on the verge of starv
ation. The famine in China extends
throughout a district covering over forty
thousand square miles, and supporting a
population of fifteen million people. The
crops have been destroyed by floods,
thousands of dwelling destroyed, the in
mates being rendered homeless, and
millions of people are on the verge of
starvation.
Short Sighted Policy.
At the last regular meeting of the
County Commissioners a claim was filed
by a citizen of the County for the sum of
one hundred dollars for injuries to his
horse from falling through one of the
county bridges. There will doubtless be
many such claims as the result of the
neglect of the Commissioners to keep the
roads and bridges of the county in proper
repair. The News has always contended
that it was a most short-sighted policy to
allow the roads and bridges to get into
such bad condition. It will cause the
outlay of so much more money to again
put them in shape; and subject the
County to the additional expense of pay
ing damages to those who may suffer
personal injury, or have their horses hurt
or vehicles damaged in driving over our
highways.—Cecil County News.
Cutting And Selling Timber.
State Forester Beslev, whose address in
Baltimore, Md., is receiving numerous in
quiries from farmers and others in regard
to cutting and marketing mature timber.
In a recent circular he says, “It is a hope
ful indication that our people who own
woodlots and timber tracts are not in
such haste to convert them into cash as
was the case a few years ago. This has
not been because of a lack of tempting
offers, for the timber buyer was never so
active in seeking merchataMe timber as
he is today. Prices are advancing rap
idly with the increasing demand for R. R.
ties, poles, piles and dimension materials,
until the owner who has a body of tim
ber that is at all accessible is eagerly
sought by buyers This activity of the
timber buyer has often aroused the owner
to the fact that he has something of great
value, and that it will pay him to look
into the matter.
"This naturally lead him to inquire how
he may get the most of his present crop
and how he may best secure a new
growth. In other words, he is in a posi
tion to adopt conservotive forest methods
. if it can be proven that it will pay. No
two tracts of woodland are exactly alike
and the purpose for which one owner
holds his woodlands is different from that
of another, so no specific rules can be
laid down tbat will supply in every case.
It is possible, however with a knowledge
of tree growth and knowing the kinds of
trees best adapted to certain soils and for
certain purposes, to draw up a plan of
management that will best serve these
ends. Timber is becoming so valuable
that the farmer can no longer afford to
neglect his woodlands or practise hap
hazard methods. This is especially true
when a little forethought and care will
place bis forest lands on a basis of pro
ducing capital. As such they will be
giving him the greatest auiouut of mater
ial, of the highest value and in the short
est period of time of which the lauds are
capable.
Under Legislative Act, (Chapter 294,
Acts of 1906) the State Forester 19 giviug
his services freely in this work, aud re
gards it of great promise to the forest
of the State. Those interested should
write to him for circulars which explain
the nature of the cooparotive work aud
tell how they may secnre assistance in
improvnig their forest lands.
Alabama's state Flair,
Over the historic capitol at Mont
gomery waves not the national flag,
but the Alabama flag, and not one Ala
bamian In a thousand would recognize
it If be saw It elsewhere than on the
capitol. The flag In question bus no
history woven into It, for It was not
adopted until 1895. It presents a St.
Andrew's cross in crimson on a white
field. Such a cross is shaped like a let
ter X, and the books suggest that the
apostle Andrew died on a cross of that
design. Few If any other states In
dulge iu flags of their own. A flag Is
the symbol of sovereignty, and state
sovereignty is limited by the federal
constitution. When we wore a part of
Georgia we granted to the federal gov
ernment the executive power of pun
ishing treason, and if any one becomes
a traitor to the Alabama flag we might
have to call in the federal government
in order to punish him.—Birmingham
Asa-Hew* ul
WASHINGTON LETTEK.
The principal interests in Congressional
circles this week has been the attack on
the President made by Senator F'oraker
of Ohio relative to the dismissal of the
colored troops. For two hours and a half
on the day previous to the adjournment
for the Christmas holidays the Senate
listened to the speech made by tbe Ohio
Senator in which he accused tbe Presi
dent of not having given a “square deal’’
to the colored troops. Tbe galleries
were filled by citizens and visitors who
deserted the shops for an opportunity to
bear Mr. Foraker, and Speaker Cannon
and Representative Longworth were
among those who came over from the
House in expectation of something in
teresting. There are politics and per
sonal fellings of course, blended with the
Senator’s indignation against tbe Presi
dent aud anyone who runs may read that
tbe Senator is not going to let pass so
good an opportunity to put in a word
against tbe presidential aspirations of
Secretary Taft in Ohio. The Senator is
one of the cleverest men in the Senate
and his speeches though rare are listened
to with eager interest. This oue was no
exception and though there were many
to disagree with him among his listeners
there were none who could have declared
the attack dull or spiritless. He asserted
that the President had misconceived his
power as Commander in Chief of tbe
Army and had misconceived the testimony
that had been submitted to him. He
quoted at length from the sixty four
articles of war as prescribed by Congress
to show that tbe President could not law
fully summarily dismiss any soldier from
tbe army for au army offense without
first giviug him a court martial. “I don’t
ask tbat these men should be dealt witb
here more generously than they should
be” he said, “But I do ask tbat we shall
practice as well as profess a ‘square deal’
for the colored man.” It appears tbat in
searching about for a precedent for bis
action in dismissing the troops (for it is
characteristic of the President to do a
thing first and then look for the prece
dent afterward if one is demanded), he
found what be interpreted to be one in
the dismissal of the Sixtieth Ohio after
tbe civil war. Now this was, whether
the President knew it or not, stepping
directly on the toes of Senator Foraker
who was a inemDerof that regiment.
Therefore in his address to the Senate
Mr. Foraker took pains to eulogize the
Late Sixtieth Ohio and to demonstrate
that it had uot been dismissed in disgrace
anti did not furnish a precedent for tbe
Brownsville affair. He was followed by
Senator Scott who urged Mr. Foraker’s
proposition tbat the Brownsville affair
should be taken up in Committee and a
thorough investigation be made. Senator
Scott said in the same connection, "if it
had not been for Gallant Tenth Cavalry
at Santiago it is probable we would not
have today our gallant Rough Rider
‘Square Deal’ President in tbe White
House. If the colored regiment bad not
been there enough Rough Riders to tell
the story would not have been left,” a
remark which caused much laughter and
applause ou the Democratic side. A
defence of the President was made by
Senator Lodge.
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The car shortage iu the West which is
causing such suffering has been taken up
seriously by tbe Administration through
the Interstate Commerce commission.
The limited power of the Commission,
however, which has jurisdiction only over
rates, interferes with its freedom to pass
in relation to the car shortage, and it is
possible tbat a bill may be introduced 111
Congress to bestow upon the Commis
sion not only the authority to fix rates
but also the management of the property
in case of public emergency. The Pres
ident is besieged by letters and callers
demanding that he shall do something to
alleviate tbe condition which is unpre
cedented. Each year there is car short
age at crop moving time, but tbe greater j
crops this year aud general prosperity is j
responsible for the condition this winter |
which is having such serious conse-1
quences in the Northwest Senator Hans ;
borough of North Dakota is in daily con-j
ference with the President on tbe subject
aud Congressmau Marshall of tbe same
State left Washington three days.after he :
had come for the opening of Congress
and has been working throughout his
State iu an effort to break the freight
blockade. The Presidents of six of tbe
great transcontinental railroads have re
ceived letters from the Interstate Com
mission calling tbeir attention to tbe
condition but they protest that the fault
is not with tbe roads but with tbe thrift-
lessness of communities which did not
lay in supplies before the annual acute
stage of congestion bad arrived. They
claim also that they have all the cars they
can buy and that they cannot build more
track because of the impossibility of
getting labor or supplies. A bill to extend
the power of the Interstate Commerce
Commission to control such situations
would be a most important matter before
Congress and would further complicate
the work of the short session. It would
actually be another step toward govern
ment ownership.
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The President will spend bis Christmas
in Washington and as Congress is tem
porarily o£f is hands he will probably
endeavor to rest up before tackling that
body again, combined with the demands
of the social season January first, when
he holds his public reception may be said
to be the beginning of the really strenuous
life for the President for from that time
he has not only Congress but he has a
perpetual round of receptions, dinners
and the like which fill nearly every hour
that he is not at work. During this time
though he works harder than ever to get
time for a daily ride or some sort of exer- j
cise in the open air and for this reason he
is not only always ready for business but
equally prepared to be the genial host of
the White House or guest at the home of
his Vice President and Cabinet officers on
the occasions'of the state dinners. It is
probable that during Christmas week he
and Mrs. Roosevelt will slip away for a
few dajs at Pine Knob, their tiny country
cottage, a retreat in Virginia which they
both thoroughly enjoy.
Long Tennessee Fight.
For twenty years W. L. Rawls,
of BelJs, Tenn., fought nasal ea
tarrh. He writes: “The swelling
anti soreness inside my nose was
fearful, till I began applying Buck
len’s Arniea Salve to the sore sur
face; this eaused the soreness and
swelling to disappear, never to re
turn.” Best salve in existence.
25c at Eli T. Reynolds, Druggist.
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aggpraroMroriHi
DURING the Holidays we offer the following
attractive list of seasonable goods and
t invite your inspection and
consideration before
making your .
purchases:
Flexible Flyer Sleds —3 sizes Express Wagons—4 sizes
Hand Cars—rubber tires Ladies’ and Gents’ Skates
Pen Knives—large assortment Lisk’s Enamel Roasters
Scissors, Shears, Razors Savory Roasters
Razor Strops Nickel Ware
Table Knives and Forks Enameled Ware
Carving Knives and Forks Cake and Bread Boxes
Table and Butcher’s Steels Foot Warmers
Tea and Table Spoons Carpet Sweepers
Clothes Wringers Chopping Axes—
Washing Machines with and without handles
Galv. and Cedar Wash Tubs Coal Oil Stoves
BUTCHERS’ SUPPLIES
Scrapple Pans, Lard Presses, Butcher Knives, Meatchoppers
Hog Scrapers, Meat Saws, Agricultural Boilers, Cleavers.
Mincing Knives, Hay and Fodder Cutters, besides many
other articles which you will see by giving us a call.
HAINES & KIRK,
RTSING SUN, MARYLAND.
ESTEEMED PATRONAGE:—Strict attention paid to
having goods fresh and reliable. All
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Our Fancy Santos heads the list Our Own Lard in 21b cans and
of Coffees. upwards.
OTeas and Spices np to date. Wooden and Willow Ware, &c.
j (Pillsbury Flour.
QSalt Meats of all kinds—and are S@“Extra shore No. 1 Mackerel for
prime goods. sale—large lat ones.
Smoked Dried Beef, Hats 9c per lb., tenders 12c per lb. •
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than in unpleasant company.” •
“But the worst of his case is, he can't
escape even then!”—Detroit Free
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