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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-05-14

OALEB s. HOBBS,
" RANDALLSTOWN. BALTIC. COUNT.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-05-14
TOBACCO BLINpNEss.

A British oculist has called atten-
ton to new and indirect method of
treating tobacco blindness, and notes
the extraordinary fact that the chief
trouble in this disease is traceable to
the stomach as the primary source.
Excessive smoking, as is we'll known,
causes in many individuals partial
and sometimes total blindness. To
bacco blindness (and also the failure
of vision which comes from the ex-
cessive use of alcoholic beverages) is
remarkable because of the absence of
any change in the structure of the
eye itself.
Microscopic examination in these
cases has disclosed peculiar alterations
in the ganglion cells of the retina,
and the changes were formerly believ-
ed to have been produced by the poi
son of the tobacco itself. Three
years ago Philadelphia physician
published the opinion that the altera-
ton in the cells, followed by failing
vision, was not produced by the nico-
tine itself, but by poisons which the
nicotine created in the system. These
secondary poisons, finding their way
to the eye, modified the cells in the
retina, this modification being follow
ed by indequate vision or by loss of
vision altogether.
With this original suggestion for
starting point, other investigators
took up the investigation, with the re-
suit that the seat of the trouble has
been located. This is found to lie in
the stomach. Nicotine disturbs the
normal function of the stomach and
instead of healthy digestion the
smoker has veritable poison factory
in his gastric region. Instead of
treating the eye, therefore, the new
method goes at once to the stomach
and attempts to stop the manufacture
of poisons in that important organ.
Several interesting cases are report
ed Of complete cures by this method
One patient, an excessive smoker,
whose eyes were rapidly falling, was
treated for indigestion. The stomach
was pumped out and found to contain
evidences Of gastritis. The mans
diet was corrected, his tobacco cut of,
and other remedies of hygienic kind
were applied. In few weeks the
blindness had disappeared.
These facts seem to clear up the
mystery attaching in general to to-
bacco blindness. Some men can
smoke to excess without impairing
the eyes, while others are affected in
that way by much smaller quantity
of smoking. This anomaly can be
understood when it is remembered
that it is the stomach and not the
eyes upon which the nicotine acts d.
rectly. Some stomachs can resist the
poison making force of the tobacco !;
others cannot, and it is those whose
stomachs are affected by the use of
the weed that suffer from blindness.
Smokers should therefore have an eye
to their digestion. Chicago Tribune.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-05-14

"MY DEAR" said Mr.. Bickers to
his wife, ST saw in the paper today
decision of a Virginia court that the
wife may, in some cases, be the head
of the family" "John Henry" re-
piled Mrs. Bickers, "the courts are
sometimes very slow about finding
out things !'
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-05-14

MEN DISLIKE above all things to
be accused of being vain.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-05-14
WHERE HE MADE A MISTAKE.

Murphy has friend who has been
as regular as clockwork for years in
his daily visits to Murphy's sample
room" The friends name is Finne-
gan. Finnegan says he has known
Murphy ever since he has been in
business. In all that time, says Fin
negan, Murphy has never treated him
to drink.
"He almost did it once, though, I"
said Finnegan the other day.
ut happened this way: I went
into Murphy's saloon for my usual
eye-opener and found Murphy all
smiles and joviality. 'Finnegan,
says he, this is me birthday, I am SIS
the day. Purity spry fer an ould
man, Ell" "You don't look it.,
says I. I wouldn't take you to be a
day over 49,
All on account Nv good habits,
says he. I feel foine on me birthday.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-05-14

JUDGE-tHave the letters been
duly examined by the handwriting
expert" Prosecutor-"Yes, your
Honor" Judge-"Very well; let
the handwriting expert now be, ex-
amined by the insanity expert"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-05-14

Special Low Prices
on IL, 20, 30 and 40-Qt.
Iron Clad Cans, with
name in large letters
and heavy chains.
Your own private
mark stamped on all
cans to prevent being
lost or stolen.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-05-14
MARYLAND RAILROAD.
Schedule taking effect November 20, 1908.
Leave Hillen Station as follows:


Leave Hillen Station as follows:
40 A. Mast MAIL Main Line, Hagerstown,
Waynesboro, N. w. X. r.. and the South and
ex. Sunday 2. v. X. R.. Chambersburg, Mar
tinsburg and Winchester.
DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY.
TBS A. M.-York and B. & H. Div. and Main line
east of Emory Grove, Carlisle and g. & H. r. II
S.25 A.. M.-Main Line, Hagerstown. Shippers
burg, Frederick, Emmitsburg and N. &W.R
X. to Elkton.
1O.12 A. M.-Accom. for Union Bridge, York and
Gettysburg.
2.25 P. M.-Accom. for Union Bridge
3.2 P. M.-Accom. for Emory Grove, B. & H.
Div, also York.
H45 P. M.-Exp. for Glyndon, Westminster, New
Windsor, Union Bridge, and thence accom-. to
Hagerstown; also Frederick, Emmitsburg and
Shippensburg (Parlor Carr
Oil =. M.-Accom. for Emory Grove.
'5.48 p. Unlimited for York, Hanover and Get
tysburg. (Parlor Carr
6.12 p. M.-Accom. for Union Bridge
500 P. M.-Accom. for Emory Grove.
SUNDAYS ONLY.
9.35 A. M.-Accom. for Union Bridge and Hanoi
yer.
2.30 ?. M.-Accom. for Union Bridge.
40 z. M.-Accom. for Emory Grove.
docs not stop Penna. Ave. Station.
Ticket and Baggage Office, 215 e. BALTIC. street.
Trains stop at Union, Pennsylvania avenue,
Fulton. Walbrook North avenuel Stations.
B. H. GRISWOLD. F. n HOWELL.
Gen'l Traffic Mgr. GenI Pass. Agt.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-05-14

A M. RUBY,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-05-14
Arctfntreers.

A11ctfnneers.
GLADE q RISTEAU,
y TOwsON, Md.
UTILLIAM n MAYS,
A NJ. RUBY,
IA GLYNDoN, BALTIC. COUNTY. ND.
OALEB s. HOBBS,
" RANDALLSTOWN. BALTIC. COUNTY.
TAMES L. NORWOOD, ~
q TOwSON AND UPPER FALLS.
TYHOMAS G. BIDDIsON,
i GARDENvILLE. BALTIC. COUNTY
OHARLEs h. IsENNOCK.
~ JACKSONVILLE P. o., ND
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-05-14

For Philadelphia and New York, I3S. $50 A, NJ.
537, TAP, I'LL P. M, daily.
For Philadelphia only, Ill, EST and Gas p NJ.
daily.
For Washington, Express, 6.15, 900 A. M. 2.IO,
4;O5. 600 P: M. daily, TAI A. NJ weekdays. $50
P. M, Sunday only. Accommodation, 5,54, $50,
NJ. daily. Sundays only, $40 A. NJ.
For Annapolis, TAI. 900 A. M. 4O5 and 500 p. NJ.
week days. Sundays 900 A. NJ. and 500 P. M.
For Pope's Creek Line 7.H A. M. and AT p. NJ.
weekdays. SUNDAYS 0.00 A. NJ
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-05-14
NOT A JUDGE.

A good instance of repartee occur
red in law court, when the follow
ing conversation took place between a
witness, rustic looking individual,
and the presiding judge, who appear
ed to be no ''inimy of the crathur.'
Judge-"You say you had occa-
sion to taste this whisky?'
Witness-"Yes, me lord"
Judge-"Now, are you sure you
can tell the difference between good
and bad whisky %
Witness (drawling)-"Well, 1 don't
quite know as I could exactly, me
lord"-with a knowing smile-"for
We see, I'm not judgep'
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-05-14

TAMES L. NORWOOD, r
Evening journal., 1904-10-25
JOURNEYS OF THE SAVIOR
stereoptieon To Produce Old World
Pictures at Sunday School
Convention.

Something that will be Of unusual inter-
est 20 all Sunday school workers. which
has never been introduced before at any
Sunday school convention held in this
State will be on the program for the
evening session OF the New Castle County
Sunday School Convention TO be held at
Mt. Salem M. +. Church. this city. on
Thursday At the evening session the
stereoptIcon will be used. and w. G..
Pierce. international Field Worker of IL
linois. will give an illustrated address. Mr..
Pierce attended the World Sunday school
convention. held at Jerusalem last spring,
and secured a large number Of photo
graphs illustrating Biblical scenes in that
country, including the Journeys Of the
Savior. and these views will be thrown on
the screen and fully described by Mr..
Pierce, who has so recently traversed that
sacred country. Mr.. Pierce is an Inter
national Association expert on teacher
training. and his question box and. other
work during the morning and afternoon
sessions VIII be OF great value 10 all who
desire TO prepare for work in the Sunday
school. or TO make themselves better sun.
day school teachers.
This organized sunday school work is
intcrdcnominational. and a most cordial
invitation is extended 20 all Sunday school
workers. and any others who may be az
an Interested 20 attend this rally Of Sum
day school workers at Mt Salem NJ. Z.
Church on Thursday OF this week. The
moraine session opens al $50. the after
noon at 1.S9 and the evening att.
Evening journal., 1904-10-25
Liaht on the coaI Trust.

From the Chicago Tribune.
When person pays IS a ton for hard
coal delivered he naturally thinks OF
the Coal Trust. He knows there is a
Coal Trust. He remembers that he was
buying coal a few years ago for con-
slderably less. He naturally associates
the Increase in price with the monopoly
Perhaps he does the monopoly an In
justice. Perhaps not.
Then IL occurs 20 him that the COM
modify is a necessity of life a thing
which the poor as well as the rich must
buy-something universally used where
life and comfort are maintained.
He recalls other monOpolies like the
standard OH Company and railroads,
but he remembers that the price Of oil
has been reduced from time TO time
since the trust was formed. and that
rates for transportation have been les
sened since railroads were built.
He tries 10 think of some one feature
Of the Coal Trust which would seem TO
justify its existence. He is not a So
cialist and believes that combinations
Of capital are a tendency Of the age and
must have something to commend
them. But the more he learns of the
Coal Trust the more he wonders whe-
ther combinations OF capital should be
wholly unrestricted. He wonders why
coal should advance fifty cents a ton
between April ] and September / each
year; why the retailer should pay ex-
actly the same advance each year for
the same term; why the output should
always be about the same.
Evening journal., 1904-10-25
AN Alarming Exhibit"
le New York Herald.

From the New York Herald.
It is almost incredible that nearly
seventy thousand persons were killed or
injured on the railways Of this country
during the last fiscal year. but the Of
fetal compilation indicates that this
number Is correct.
The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion's compilation for the twelvemonth
shows casualties 20 more than $1,000
employees and passengers. A list OF
"other persons"-those killed or hurt
at grade crossings ana along the
tracks-has not yet been compiled. but,
as in each Of several recent years more
than 5000 of these Others" have been
killed and more than 1000 injured, II Is
evident that the total win approximate
the startling figure OF 10000.
"An alarming exhibit" is the COM
ment OF the commissioners on the list
thus far compiled. and the characteri-
zation is certainly not exaggerated.
There Is pressing and imperative need
Of Improvement in the operation Of rail-
ways that exact such "A blood tax as
this. With the general growth i'm the
wealth of the country and that OF the
railways that serve Il and the steady
Improvement that should prevail I'm
track and rolling stock and operating
devices this exhibit Is disgraceful as
wen as alarming. Compared with the
preceding twelvemonth. the deaths OF
passengers and employees show an in
crease OF per cent and the non-fatal
casualties an increase of II per cent
Evening journal., 1904-10-25
ZOE sTATE TREAsuRER.

TT is a pleasure to recommend to the
Il Aattention OF the Republican voters
OF this state Thomas ~ Rawllns for
state Treasurer. The Office is one Of
the most important that we have to
hll The handling Of the finances Of
our commonwealth requires a man OF
education, a knowledge Of business
and a reputation for strict integrity.
Mr.. Rawnns possesses all Of these
qualifications.
Mr.. Rawlins has not been widely
known in state politics, but he has
been ever active in the politics Of his
own county, when most Of the time his
activity was unpopular, for he has
been consistent Regular Republican
since the original split IN the party. A
man who has been honest enough TO
espouse an unpopular cause from
principle, has shown integrity such as
a state Treasurer needs.
In addition to this he for time held
the chair Of mathematics in an insti-
tuition Of learning which argues for his
knowledge Of that branch Of learning
which Is peculiarly valuable IN a
State Treasurer. Mr.. Rawllns is "a
man who deserves we'll at the hands Of
his party; and from the people gener-
ally is more worthy Of support I'm his
candidacy than many a mere politician
who has managed TO keep his name be-
fore the public. We have no hesltancy
In saying that in our judgment Della
ware would be we'll served IN her finan-
eial office were Mr. Rawlins made her
State Treasurer
Evening journal., 1904-10-25
The Rosr rranaformntion.

From the New York Tribune.
A recent item Of news strkingly indi-
Gates the completeness Of the transfor-
nation which has been effected In
South Africa. In one way and another
the progress Of the change has been
noted from time to time. At first we
were told the Beers would never ac-
quiesce In the terms Of peace, but would
maintain for years TO come a guerilla
warfare. But. i'm fact, they promptly
ana loyalty accepted the terms OF peace.
Then We were assured they would not
remain there under the British flag
but would emigrate i'm mass and leave
the land tenantless. But scarcely a
corporal's guard of them left the coun-
try to stay. Finally, we were assured
that certain conspicuous leaders would
never condone the conquest Of their
land. But one by one they did condone
1t, or at least acquiesced IN 1t, and be-
came British subjects.
Now comes this latest bit Of news. to
the effect that Mr. Steyn, the former
President Of the Orange River Free
State. is about TO take the oath Of all
legiance to the British Crown. That
VIII complete the transformation scene.
II Is true, Paul Kruger never retook
that oath Gle did take it once years
ago. when he became an ofiice-holder
under the Queen) But Mr.. Steyn's
taking il viii be fully as significant;
for Mr. Steyn out Krugered Kruger i'm
his opposition TO British rule. 1t was
believed to have been him who was
Krugers evil genius. who led Kruger
into the war, and who was above all
other men responsible for the war and
its results. However that may be, he
was certainly one OF the most uncom-
promising and defiant OF all the Boer
leaders. and the one who was last TO
admit that the Beers were beaten I'm
the field If he swears allegiance to
King Edward. there can be no reason
why any other Boer should hold back.
Evening journal., 1904-10-25
LETTERS FROM
THE PEOPLE
Republican Sentiment in Sussex.
laurel Del. Oct. "a


Laurel. Del, Oct. "a.
Editor of The Evening Journal.
The registration i'm Little Creek and
Broad Creek hundreds show an increase
over two years ago. In North Little Creek
of which Laurel is a part, the increase in
registration over two years ago is S6.
This increase is favorable to the Repub-
Leans and is due to an increase in popu-
lation I'm the town, the coming OF age Of
young men and the registration of men
who have not been registering for several
years. There are today only six Republi-
cans in this district who are not regis
tered two of whom have not registered
since tax was put upon their vote. The
four others paired Off with Democratic
farmers, whose farm produce under Re-
publican administration has paid them
better than voting for Democrats.
There are twelve other Democrats in
this district who are not registered. They
say when a man is doing well enough it
is best to let we'll enough alone" In or
der that / may more fully make under
stood as to how these Democrats feel as
to doing well enough. I will cite one case.
To my surprise a Democrat came to
me and said: Il would like you to tell
me what to do about this election. You
know ! havo always been a Democrat, 1
have had all the work ! could do with
good wages for the past four years and
have had work I'm different sections of the
State going on at the same time. / would
like to know what you would advise mo
to do for my future best interest"
l advised him to get registered and vote
81 ..H.Tf.
support the head of the ticket an right
but cannot yet take In the State ticket,
until Addicks is out Of it,"
I felt that l could assure him that Ad-
dicks is out OF Il. and that this election
was the beginning Of a united Republican
party in Delaware. and that i'm the fu-
ture conventions would settle who the
candidates should be.
When one thinks Of things politically
as they once were in Delaware under
Democratic rule. and then as they exist
today # is indeed wonderful. It is not all
dollars in hand on election day that has
brought about the change in sentiment.
While II may be dollars in the end i'm n
legitimate way that has made men change
from the way their fathers voted. It
speaks well for this good government
when men can and will vote for the best
Interests of self and home. Go among
farmers in Sussex who own their own
farms and with few exceptions you will
hear them say that it is best to have a
Republican President. while the Demo-
cratic leaders and workers are united I'm
their efforts to carry the State. They are
having an uphill work in getting those
who once were of fhofr norf,, f,t, H.. ..
the subject OF Democracy The farmers
ana many others have tasted of some of
the sood things Of life under Republican
government that they never enjoyed un-
uet D''hocrauc rule. Observer.
Evening journal., 1904-10-25
Hill Did Il.

From the New York Evening Post.
The mystery Of the Davis nomination for
Vice-President has been cleared up at
last. and by one of the victims. Mr.. Henry
Gassaway Davis, speaking at Rockville
Nd. on Tuesday last apologized for be-
ing his partys candidate for Vice Presi-
dent. Il had no more TO do with it than
you" he said 10 his hearers. and then
turning TO David 3. Hill. he made a clean
breast Of the whole occult businessl Il
was selected" said the old gentleman. by
this distinguished friend, and / suppose I
owe him "a great deal for the trouble he
has got me into"
A part Of the trouble Is $4,000 contribu-
tion to tho Democratic campaign fund
Mr.. Davis should also be reconpensed for
time wasted on the stump. loss Of sleep.
medical care. and distress OF mind. Hnrs
check for Sl00000 would be the fair thing.
and if he won't settle Mr.. Davis should
sue him for damages. Judge Parker. of
course. will have no claim against Hin
for the candidate owes to him all the
honors and emoluments OF his judicial ca.
reer. Tho other victim, Of course, is the
Democratic party.
Evening journal., 1904-10-25
CAUGHT AT RANDOM

n ARoLINE L. O. RANsOAiE. OF
~ Washington, is the first woman from
whom the United States Government
purchased painting for the wallis Of tho
Capitol
Cobwigger-W What became Of that
women's club that was organized to
purify politics?
Dorcas-They had an election of Of
icers. and most of the members were
suspended for stuning the ballot box.
Dr. Robert Koch is TO be relieved Of his
post of Director OF the Institute for Infec-
tious Diseases In Berlin, and he has been
granted a retiring pension.
she-I think a girl is very foolish to
marry a poor man.
He-Yes; but not half so foolish as
the poor man that marries that kind
of a girl.
The Empress OF Germany's private we'd
ding present TO her relations always con-
ssts of very plain travelling clock, for
she values among all other virtues that Of
punctuality.
He Cafter the show)-I guess the
curtain must have fallen too hard on
the first act.
She-Why, what do you mean?
He-That might account for the play
being so fiat.
II is said that The Mexican dollar Is rap
idly disappearing from International clrcu-
lation
"That man sninem is a professional
llar He said 1 paid $4,000 70 insure
my election"
mo. Did he overestimate it2"
mo, confound hlml He got the es-
innate entirely too lowi"
The rico paper tree, which Is so interest.
ing and valuable I'm China, has been intro
duced into Florida.
[ Ida--Weddings should always be on
clear DAYS
May-Oh. don't know. hope there
win be showers on my wedding day.
/ Ia--You do2
May-Yes; showers Of rice.
Glass houses OF very substantial kind
can be built now. Silesian glassmalxer,
are turning out glass bricks FOR all sorts
OF building purposes.
Evening journal., 1904-10-25
TO The ROOTS.
Food the Cause and Another Food the
Cure of Stomach Ais.

Cure OF stomach AIS.
When sickness comes it's best to go
to the root of the trouble at once-take
away the kind OF food used when the
person got IL for the food evidently
didn't keep the body up. Feed the
patient on Grape Nuts. That is the
way of the food cure which has so
many remarkable cases to its credit.
Several years ago my husband be-
came affected by most disagreeable
and painful diarrhea. lost his appetite
and grew shockingly thin and haggard.
l persuaded him finally to see a ply
stefan but after taking course Of
medicine he was worse than ever and
this discouraged him so he tried a lot
Of home made remedies but they gave
him only temporary relief.
Finally ! persuaded him to try an
other physician who treated him for in
digestion which he said was the cause
OF all his trouble. but after several
months treatment the physician said:
You have let IL run so long it has be-
come chronic and exceedingly difficult
to cure and you will always be troubled
more or less
''Well you can imagine how this
made him feel
Sometime after that some friends
advised Grape Nuts food and he
thought he would just give il a short
trial To our surprise he began to i'm
prove at once He kept on each day
getting better and better until now he
can eat anything he likes and declares
he never felt so well ia his life has
absolutely no trouble with his stomach
or bowels and is fieshier than he has
been for years. Three cheers for
Grape Nuts" Name given by Postum
Co. aBttle Greek, Mich.
Sounds too easy almost to be true
but 10 days trial by anyone will prove
the value Of CTape-Nuts. the most
scientific food a the world.
There's q RI san-"
Evening journal., 1904-10-25
SIMPLE REMEDY FOR cArARAH
Just Breathe Hyomei -Four Times a
Day and Be Cured.

II a few years ago some one had
said you can cure catarrh by breathing
air charged with healing balsams. the
idea would have been ridlculed and il
remained for that eminent investiga-
tor r. T. Booth. to discover I'm Hyomei
this method of cure.
Hyomei has performed almost mir
aculous cures OF catarrh, and il is to-
day recognized by leading members OF
the medical profession as the only ad-
vertised remedy that can be relied upon
TO do just what it claims. The COM
plete outfit OF Hyomei costs but S1.OO
and consists of an inhaler. a medicine
dropper and a bottle of Hyomel.
Rev. J. B. Cook. OF Holliston. Mass.
says: My wife has suffered greatly
from catarrh for fifteen years. Nearly
four weeks ago she commenced to use
Hyomei and the beneficial effect was
Immediate. II is very seldom that she
needs TO clear her head and throat
and she Is able TO rest quietly az night ."
Breathe HyOmei through the inhaler
for a few minutes four times a day
and IL Will cure the worst ease OF
catarrh. IL soOthes and heals the mu-
cous membrane Of the air passages.
prevents irritation. and effec;g Il com
plete and lasting cure.
In Wilmington there are scores Of
well-known people who have been
cured Of catarrh by HyomeL II Il
does not help you 4. James Belt win
return the money you paid for Hyomei.