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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-03-25
THE SCIENCE OF A LIGHT.


Cheap Acetylene Gas Was Discover
ed by an Accident.
Cheap commercial acetylene gas was
discovered by accident. Wilson. sci
entific experimenter, believed that near
ly all metallic oxides could be reduced
to a metallic state by heating them to
an extremely high temperature by the
voltaic arc in the presence of free car
bon. Aluminium had been successfully
reduced in this way. Mr.. Wilson
wished to obtain metallic calcium. He
therefore mixed a quantity of quick
lime with pulverized coke and brought
the mixture to high temperature by
the action Of the voltaic arc. He ex-
pected to obtain white metal, but in
stead he appeared to produce nothing
but Stag. This was thrown into the
yard, and one day at noon while the
boys were having their luncheon they
picked up these bits of Stag and threw
them at each other. One piece fell into
pail Of water and produced a bub-
bling effect and strong odor. This at
tracted Mr.. Wilson's attention, and
upon investigation he found that the
strong smelling gas was extremely in
fammable. Further investigation re-
vealed that it was pure acetylene gas
Sir Hiram Maxim in Harper's Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-03-25
The Hea1thful uphin walk.

The best way to get oxygen into the
blood is to walk mile uphill two or
three times a day, keeping the mouth
closed and expanding the nostrils. This
beats all other methods. During such
walk every drop of blood in the body
will make the circuit of the lungs and
stream, red and pure, back to its APP
pointed work of clea using and repairing
wornout tissues. Recreation piers are
coming into use at seaports, and people
are being advised to use balconies and
fire escapes in the fresh air treatment
of consumption. The uphill walk, as a
prophylactic and curative measure in
many chronic ailments dependent upon
a weak condition of the heart, lungs
and blood vessels, would prove invalu-
able.-Medical Brief.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-03-25
More Riots

Disturbances of strikers are not
nearly as grave as an individual
disorder of the system. Overwork,
loss of sleep, nervous tension will
be followed by utter collapse, unless
a reliable remedy is Immediately
employed. There's nothing so
efficient to cure disorders of the
Liver or Kidneys as Electric Bit
tiers. It's wonderful tonic, and
effective nervine and the greatest
all around medicine for run down
systems. 1t dispels Nervousness,
Rheumatism and Neuralgia and
expels Malaria germs. Only SOC,
and satisfaction guaranteed by Eli
T. Reynolds, druggist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-03-25
Tragedy Averted.

"Just in the nick of time our
little boy was saved" writes Mrs.
W. Watkins of Pleasant City,
Ohio. "Pneumonia had played
sad havoc with him and a terrible
cough set in besides. Doctors
treated him, but he grew worse
every day. At length we tried
DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, and our darling was
saved. He's now sound, and
we'll" Everybody ought to know,
its the only sure cure for Coughs,
Colds and all Lung diseases.
Guaranteed by Eli T. Reynolds,
Druggist. Price SOC and $1.O0.
Trial bottles free.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-03-25

the healthiest you can get. The more
mud you have in the water, and the more
germs you have in the mud, the less
chance the germs have to live." Dr..
Woodward, Health Officer of the Dis
trict, seconds the motion and declares
"the more numerous germs, the less
harmful. Mud weakens the force of
bacteria. Beware of springs, and rum
ming streams" He would evidently in
troduce sanitary conditions in Havana
Harbor by multiplying the germs of
typhoid and yellow fever
~
Assistant Postmaster General Bristow,
who has been confined to his bed for
some weeks, was out on Thursday and
had keel-hauling before Congressman
McCall's indignant committee. He dep
recated their wrath, said he had nothing
to do with making the report arraigning
them, but alleged that it was in the main
correct and that hundreds of Congress-
men were involved. He called attention
to sundry technical violations of law"
When asked if the report came directly
from the Postmaster General or had been
in the hands of other officials for inspec-
ton, he said he did not know. Mr.
Bartlett of Georgia, inquired if the wit
ness had had any conversation with the
President concerning the report. Before
he could reply he was stopped by Mr..
Burton of Ohio, and the committee would
not permit the question to be answered.
1t would be considered, they said, in
executive session.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-03-25
The organs of the Peoples party asser

The organs of the Peoples party assert
that not great daily in the country, ex-
cept the local papers in St. Louis, printed
an account of the meeting of the national
committees of their party, held in st.
Louis last month, so servile is the daily
press to plutocracy, which both fears and
hates the populist party and the reforms
advocated by it. If there had been a
prize fight, a lynching, divorce scandal,
or a convention of any other political
party in St. Louis at the time it would
have been reported in full by every pluto
cratic daily in the country. But not SO
with the doings of the populists. There
is too great fear that the principles of
the party will become popular with the
people if the truth is told about them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-03-25

The silver in silver dollar at this time
is worth about 43H cents, yet the silver
dollar everywhere the world over, is
worth hundred cents. The mullet head
constantly confronted with that fact will
declare that the stamp on the coins OF
this government adds nothing to their
value. fit is not the stamp of the Unit
ed States government that adds 56H cents
to the silver dollar, what is it that does,
inquiries an exchange. Will some in
trinsic value man please reply?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-03-25

The Haman oyster bill went to its third
reading in the House of Delegates on
Tuesday evening, by a unanimous vote,
after it had been amended by its enemies
SO as to leave it practically valueless. The
principal amendment was that which ex-
empts the tributaries of the bay and ex-
cludes " shelly bottom" as well as natural
beds, from oyster planting. The bill
as amended passed the House on
Wednesday.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-03-25

The Iowa state senate passed resolu-
ton last week to amend the constitution
so as to provide for the election of United
States Senators by vote of the people.
The Maryland legislature might get in
line with good grace by the passage of
similar resolution, after the recent
sand-dollars-a-day senatorial dead
lock.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-03-25
ORPHANS COURT.

The Stated Meetings of the Orphans
Court of Cecil county will be held on the
second Tuesday ofevery month. Executors
Administrators and Guardians, wanting
their accounts stated, will please bring in
their vouchers few days before Court.
Test: THOS. B. MILLER, Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-03-25
NOTICE

BIZ THE ORPHANS CouaT ron CECIL oouxrx,l
January !. 1904.
ORDERED. That all Administrators, Ex-
ecutors and Guardians that have not stated
an account within year. come forward and
do the same, or show cause to the contrary,
or they will be cited up.
Test: THoS. B. MILLER, Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-03-25

The Russian government has issued an
edict ordering all males over IS years OF
age to report for military duty. The gov
eminent refuses to issue permits for per-
sons to leave the country. The Japs are
already forcing Russia to call upon all
her vast resources and the war with the
little nation is scarcely fully under way
vet
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-03-25

In the House of Delegates on Wendes-
day night the record for grinding out bills
was broken, sixty.two being passed by
that branch of the Legislature in two and
three-quarter hours.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-03-25

The drinking water of Washington is
now about the color of strong coffee. DR..
Wiley who runs the Salioylic Acid In
Urinary, says Potomac water is about
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-20
LtaILanI MOI Damo Gratis.

IN Bellissimo quadr0 con elegante cor.
nice al nostri olienti che spenderanno mel
nostro nuovo negozo la somma al SIS:
Attenti II Blue Store sito In Deposit
Square state trasferito in Main street mel
Bolster block accanto al Barre Savings
Bank. Per agevolaTe pin Il nostro com
mereio cogll italani Il nostro impigato
italiano Caminlta e pronto ale yostre ri.
chieste. 81 curl che ci 0norerete delta
vostra vista mel nostro nuoyo negozlo che
9 uno del piu grandi, pin elegant pin
ricehi del Vermont distintamente siam0.
Vostri devotissiml, Segel and Brady.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-20
WEAKER BROTHERS.
TO BUTCHERS AND
HIDE BUYERS

We wish to purchase your Hides, Calf
skins, Sheep PeltS, TalIow and Bones.
We advance money If desired.
We pay spot cash.
We pay the freights,
We pay full market values.
We want agents everywhere to sell
Pages Perfected Poultry Food and
other poultry supplies. For further
Particulars address c. 5. Page, Hyde
park, vt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-20
THE BARRE DAILY TIMES
FRIDAY. aIAY 20. Iaoa
PEoPLE FoRaEr rnINcs

They forget to Insure, but never overlook
an Insurance claim They forget 10
buy AnnuIties, but never forget TO col
lect one. They forget to pay notes, but
seldom lose their memory as to amounts
due them. Those who forget Insurance or
Annuity viii be sorry or cause sorrow
55th year doing business in 50 states.
The National Life Insurance Company
OF Vermont (Mutual.) ORGANIZED Ia
1850. $. s. Ballard, General Agent, N. B.
Ballard Local Agent Rooms 2 and s,
Miles Block. Barre, VT
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-20
HAIR GOODS.

Alrs c. s. Meaker, 40 Jefferson ST.. my agent,
win be glad to furnish Hair Goods, Wigs, Front
Pieces Switches etc, If not ia stock, at short
notice from my Manchester store. Thanking
thesp public for their liberal patronage In the
past, and soliciting a continuance Of the same
Ia the future for myfagent and myself, am
yours with al respect, s. NJ YORK.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-20

An ancient vase iii Roman museum,
representing Homer's heroes of the
Trojan war. shows one OF the young
fellows as busy with d punching bag
hung at the limb Of a tree.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-20

DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup seems
especially adapted to the needs Of the chill
dren. Pleasant TO take; soothing IN It's
influence. tits the remedy Of all remedies
for every form Of throat and lung disease.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-20
Ten thousan,

Ten Thousand demons gnawing away at
one's yitals couldn't be much worse than
the t0rtures Of itching piles. Yet theres
q cure. Doan's Ointment never fails.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-20
nenneit.aIonltoa 90

Much anticipation is already shown over
the visit OF the Bennett Monlton Co. to
the Opera House next week. The fact
that such plays as Shipwrecked, Outeast
of Society, Belle Of Virginia, Working
Girl and Daughter Of the People are to
be presented at popular prices Is an an
n0uncement that adds more than ordinary
Importance to all engagements OF this
kind No similar attraction has eyer at
tempted a repertoire as pretentiOus as this
or one that involves SO great care in the
general staging The management pres
ent each production completely aud each
one receives the same attention Monday
evening ladies fifteen cent tickets will be
in vogue. These can be bought at the adj
vance sale.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-20

Burdock Blood Bitters gives a man
clear head, an active brain, a strong vigor-
Gus dy-makes him TT for the battle
Of life.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-20
Isl BARRE.

The Ladies Aid society Of the COngfe-
gational church will serve a supper in the
odd Fellows banquet hall on Tuesday eye
ming, May a.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-20

: Group instantly relieved. DR., Thomas
Eolectrie Oil, Perfectly safe. Never
fails. At any drug store.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-20

For the season Of letter writing we have
supply Of Stationery ia various styles and designs.
and Books Magazines and Periodicals. for The
amusement and improvement Of the passing hours.
Hlyou want the best and the lowest prices call at
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-08
Radium Removes Cancer.

Radium is reported to have removed
a cancer which had spread over the
entire right cheek of William Hoff-
man, So years old, of Newark, N. Y.
When he came to New York for treat
ment several specialists expressed the
belief that the growth could be remov-
ed only by cutting away nearly all
the flesh on one side of his head. Hoff-
mans nephew, a physician, procured
a tube containing a tiny portion Of rad
ium and experimental by placing it
in the patients mouth. He reports
that Hoffman complained of burning
sensation in the cheek, which became
uncomfortable in about 40 minutes, The
swelling began to go down Immediate
~ and after treating for a few days
the growth began to disappear. A
stronger tube was procured from Paris,
and at the end of six weeks the cancer
is said to have entirely disappeared,
leaving the cheek In its normal state.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-08
Another Terrible Railway Collision.

The Rock Island, California & Mex
leo express, which left Chicago Mon
day night at 80 for the west, collid-
ed head-on Wednesday at Willard,
Kan. II miles west of Topeka, with a
cattle train. The whole train was de-
moished Thirty persons were killed
and every person on the train was in
jured The train, which left Kansas
City, Mo, at 10 O'Clock Tuesday night,
was 90 minutes late, and at the time of
the accident was running 30 miles an
hour. None of the train men knew who
was to blame for the wreck The in
jured conductor on the express train
said he had the right OF way and that
the cattle train had no excuse for be-
ing on the main line. He said it should
have waited for the passenger train at
Maplehll, six miles west of Willard,
as the Elpaso train did not stop at
Willard and was making up lost time.
At the point where the wreck oc-
CURED, there is curve In the track
and the engineers on the two trains
barely had time TO set the brakes and
jump before the crash came. A relief
train took the dead and injured to To-
peka Much heroism was shown by
volunteer rescuers.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-08
Commercial Treaty With Ethiopia.

The United States Abyssinian ex-
petition under Consul General Skin
ner of Marseilles has successfully car
ried out the principal features OF the
mission A treaty between the Unit
ed States and Ethiopia opening for the
first time friendly commercial rela-
tons has been negotiated and signed.
Emperor Menelik has also given for
NAL acceptance of an invitation to par
ticipate In the st. Louis exposition. As
n personal tribute from Emperor Men
elk to President Roosevelt, Mr.. Skin
ner has been charged to deliver to the
president two lions and pair of ele-
plants tusls. Each member of the
American party has been rendered a
decoration, the acceptance of which is
held in allegiance, owing to the official
character of the expedition.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-08

The Russian reply to the japanese
note is said to make great concessions
to Japan and is expected to prove ac-
ceptable. The tension between the two
nations has decreased and the situation
is quite reassuring. War preparations
by both armies will continue, however,
during the diplomatic negotiations.
The greatest difference between Rus
STA and Japan is said to arise from the
proposal made by Russia that neu-
trail zone shall be established extending
from Ping Yang in Korea on the south
TO the Russian frontier on the north.
The Russian government has express
ed willingness to recognize the pre-,
ponderating influence of Japan in the
remainder of Korea and the two pow
ers are agreed respecting the principle
OF the integrity of China and Korea.
Japan. however saw no reason why
the proposed neutral zone should be
established. holding that the entire PEN
insula should be subject to her pre-
ponderating influence.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-08
Saved From Terrible reath.

The family of Mrs. NJ. L. Bobbitt OF
Bargerton, Tenn, saw her dying and
were powerless to save her. The most
skillful physicians and every remedy
used, failed, while consumption was
slowly but surely taking her life. In
this terrible hour DIR. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption turned des-
pair into joy. The first bottle brought
immediate relief and its continued use
completely cured her. It's the most
certain cure in the world for all throat
and lung troubles. Guaranteed Bottles
soc. and s100. Trial Bottles Free at F.
II. Holden & Co.'S Drug Store.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-08

II is reported that the British gov
eminent is about to build 10000 miles
of railroad In Africa. This plan has
long been held but was delayed for a
while by the labor situation. but
the officials brought over $780,
600 laborers from China and 100000
coolies from India. These laborers are
TO be returned home at the end of three
years, because the British government
does not desire a repetition in South
Africa of the troubles with the Chinese
In California. The line win not be 90
600 miles long, but with its connections
will cover that distance, 1t is really
Cecil Rhodes's old plan. II will trav
erse the entire continent from north 10
south. The cross ties, costing 10000
600. will come from the southern Unit
ed States,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-08
DR., EmmOnS'

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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-08
Gathering of Representative Democrats

| Democrats Of prominence from the
city state and nation assembled nj
/ New York Monday night at the dinner
in honor of George y. Mcclellan. the
newly installed mayor of New York
city Grover Cleveland. Judge Parker.
Senator German of Maryland and SEM
ator Morgan Of Alabama sent letters of
regret The speakers included Messrs.
Mcclellan, Oiney, Hill. Towne and De-
Almond. Mr.. Olney, In his speech,
favored Grover Cleveland as the ideal
candidate for democratic presidential
nomination but w. p. Cochran toast
master, introduced Mr.. Olney as "the
pride Of New England, but enthroned
In the hearts of all his countrymen."
and Col. CASTOR presented the name Of
Richard Olney as the New England
democrats choice for candidate for the
presidency, saying: Richard Olney's
candidacy and election would appeal 10
the conservative business interests OF
the country that now fear what new
disturbance the coming day may bring
forth. The man who would bring the
republic back to its conservatism is
Richard olney." Former Governor Hill
was greeted with loud applause when
In his Introductory remarks he eulog-
lied the leadership II Charles f. Muir
ply and predicted that Mayor McClel-
Ian would succeed him CHil) as gov
ernor of the state and precede him in
the White House.
A wireless message from w. ]. Bry-
an. the Celtic, off the Nova Scotian
coast, was received II concluded;
My heart is with you. Do not forget
the western democrat, who polled g.,
500. 900 votes in 1900" A letter from
Grover Cleveland emphasized the inn
portance to the national democracy OF
the methods adopted by the new DEM
ocratic municipal administration of
New York city He urged that the
latter be so clean and efficient and its
high purpose so manifest in all things,
as to impress the entire country with
the security and peace promised by
the national supremacy of a safe and
democracy,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-08

The Bulgarian government has sent
note TO the porte complaining of the
-fullfilment of his promises con-
corning reforms In Macedonia. The
note points out that the Turkish au-
thorities continue to purposelessly ar
rest Bulgarians entering Turkey, adds
that insurmountable obstacles are
placed In the way of the importation
Of Bulgarian merchandise, declares
that there r. no passage Of armed bands
across the frontier and says the porte
is receiving every assistance from Bull
garia in the accomplishment OF the
work of pacification, The note further
directs the attention of the porte TO
the persecution of the Bulgarian popu-
lation in Macedonia.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-08

President and Mrs. Roosevelt on New
Years day inaugurated the official So
cial season with q brilliant reception
at the White House. For more than
a hundred years 1t has been the I'M
broken custom of presidents of the
United States to receive on New Years
day all officials of the government To-
Gated in Washington and such citizens
as might care to pay their respects to
the nations chief magistrate. In addi-
ton members of the diplomatic crops
always embrace the opportunity to
personally extend 10 the president
their good wishes and the greeting of
their governments. Among the repre-
sentatives of the nations of the world
noticed Friday there was one absent.
Colombia, one of the sister republics
of, the south. was not represented at
the reception in view of the present
relations between the United States
and the government of Colombia
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-08

Control of the United States Steel
corporation, the greatest industrial
concern in the world, is now said to be
completely and absolutely vested in
the Rockefeller group of capitalists
and Henry Clay Frick, the enemy of
Andrew Carnegie II is further assert
ed that Standard Oil methods are
hereafter to be employed from top to
bottom in the management of the steel
trust. The first to feel this will be the
men who are drawing salaries of from
$4,000 to $4,000 a year who will have
to accept reduction or get out. Many
of them are friends of those who DOM
mate the corporations management.
The new plan is to run the corporation
for its owners and no employe will get
more than the actual value of his SER
vippS
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-08

The senate at Washington took up
the postoffice scandal Wednesday and
a lively debate ensued over the mat
ter which was finally postponed until
today. The minority of the senate COM
mittee on military affairs have pre-
pared a brief presenting their views on
the Gen. Wood investigation and pro-
testing against his confirmation to be
major general. 1t will be presented
with the committee reports for action
in the executive session of the senate.