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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-03-12
To purchase Mineral Collection

To Purchase Mineral Collection.
A movement is on foot among
those Chester Countians who are
interested in the geological and
historical associations of their ma
tive county, by which the fine
collection of mineral specimens
and Indian relies, belonging to the
late Isaac S. Kirk, of Fremont,
viii find its way into the hands of
the Chester County Historical
Society. Mr.. Kirk spent his
whole life gathering these speci-
mems aud the collection is un.
doubtedly one of the most com.
plete and valuable in the entire
county. There are nearly 5000
specimens, all labelled and cata-
logued. Gilbert Cope is pushing
the movement for the purchase Of
the collection. Oxford News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-03-12
Kidney and Bladder Diseases

are indicated by one or more of these
symptoms, Viz Pains and Weakness in
the back, Lame Back, Dragging sensation
in the Back and Loins, Muddy thick
Urine, white deposit brickdust deposit,
Puffness under the Eyes, Bloated appear
ance of the Face. Swelling of Ankles and
Feet, Drowsiness. Loss of Memory,
Dropsy, Blood Poisoning and Rheuma-
tism. Rydale's Kidney Remedy is guar
anteed by us to give satisfaction to all
sufferers from Kidney or Bladder dis
orders. Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-03-12
THE PLOT OF A PLAY.
How Sardou Came to Write Lies
Pattes de Mouche."

How Sardou Came to Write Lies
Pattes de Mouche."
Sardou sat working at scenic adap-
tation Of Voltaire's "Candide," and it
hung fire not because there was no
prospect Of dinner, but because his
pipe was empty and he had not a
penny wherewith to buy tobacco. Sud-
denly on opening a drawer Of his table
he uttered cry Of joy at the sight of
five or six tickets of a wine company
which gave its customers a voucher
for 20 centimes for every bottle pur-
chased. A quarter Of an hour after
ward he was the happy possessor of
silver franc piece and some sous be-
sides.
Picking up scrap of paper of the
sanded floor Of the tobacco shop, he
was about to light his weed when the
words ''Marie Laurent" caught his
eye. The "unconsidered trife" turned
out to be the fragment of letter from
the well known actress to her son
Charles. Sardou put his find in his
pocket, but on his way home his
plot weaving faculties, stimulated by
the fumes of the tobacco, at once re-
asserted themselves.
"This is the innocent letter Of a
mother to her boy" he said to himself.
Surprising, however, it had been the
letter Of woman to her lover and,
falling by similar accident into the
hands OF the woman's husband, wish.
ing to light his cigar
The suggestion led to his play "Les
Pattes de Mouche. London Chron-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-03-12
It Saves His Leg

Gail thought I'd lose my Leg"
writes j. A. Swenson, Water
town, Wis. "Ten years Of eczema,
that Is doctors could not cure, had
at last laid me up. Then Bucklen, s
Arnica Salve cured it sound and
we'll" Infallible for Skin Erupt
ions, Eczema, Salt Rheum, Boils,
Fever Sores, Burns, Scalds, Cuts
and Piles. 25c at Eli I. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-03-12
Moman's Home Companion For
March.

The March Woman's Home Com
panion carries out the publishers
promise of a bigger and better mag
azine in 1909. It is a large, hand
some issue, full of human interest,
and attractive in every way.
A discussion of "What the EN-
manual Movement Really Is'
begins in this issue. The import
ance of the subject and the stand
ing of the writer's make this article
one Of particular interest. Walter
Prichard Baton contributes an
article on the higher phase Of act
ing, pointing out, with sure hand,
the greatest of our actresses and
telling why they are so. Alex
ander Dana Noyes, Financial
Editor of the New York Evening
Post, has something very impor,
tant to say about women's invest
ments. There are a number of
valuable articles on subjects of
peculiar interest to women.
The March issue is a special
spring fashion issue announcing
the advanced spring styles. Prin-
cess gowns, small hats and dainty
shoes seem to be the leading notes.
A most interesting feature is dis
cussion of the colors and styles
suitable to blondes and brunettes,
tall woman and short woman, stout
women and slim.
The stories are many and good,
Irving Bachelor, Grace s. Rich
mond, Ada T. Drake, Mary Heaton
Worse, Florence Morse Kingsley
and Hubert Footner contributing
fiction of a very high order.
In addition to an exceptionally
handsome cover design by G. Allan
Gilbert there are one hundred and
fifty illustrations in this number,
several in color. John Cecil Clay,
Alice Barber Stephens and James
Montgomery Flagg are among the
illustrators.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-03-12
A Look Ahead.

Simon had just paid a long delayed
bill at the grocer's, partly in response
to many urgings and partly because he
happened to have the requisite ready
money. The grocer, an old friend in
spite of his persistence in dunning,
thanked him heartily.
"Good for you, Simon" he said gra-
ciously. "You deserve credit for pay
ing up this way"
II know It," replied Simon, "and 1
wish you'd give it to me sooner anoth-
er time. "-Youth's Companions
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-03-12
Kills Would-Be Slayer.

A merciless murderer is Appen:
dicitis with many victims. But
DIR. Kings New Life Pills kill il
by prevention. They gently slim
ulate stomach, liver and bowels,
preventing that clogging that
invites appendicitis, curing Consti.
patton, Biliousness, Chills, Malaria,
Headache and Indigestion. 25c at
Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-03-12
Interference.

Magistrate Ito burglar)-Look here,
my man, If you don't mend your ways
you are sure to come to grief. What
made you take to such miserable
business? Prisoner-The business is
good enough, only between your wor-
ship and the police it has been ruined.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-03-12
oriqin of Cards.

The origin of cards lies far back in
the hidden antiquity of Asia, no rec
ord so far having been found to I'M
ravel the source. 1t was from the dis
tant orient that cards, along with
chess, were first introduced into south
ern Europe. Spain and Italy especially.
The earliest of these cards have been
lost unfortunately and no record of
them preserved.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-03-12
Broke the Rule.

Creditor-Say, sent you my bill a
month ago. Editor-Yes, but you wrote
across the back of it, please call and
settle" We make it rule to pay no
attention to manuscripts written on
both Sides Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-03-12

VIZ AMTED--SUCCEs MAGAZINE re-.
w AN ~ quires the services of a man
in Rising Sun to look aiterexpiring subscriptions
methods unusually effective; position permanent;
prefer one with experience but would consider
any applicant with good natural qualifications
Address. with references, r. @. Peacock. Room
102, Success Magazine Hldg.. New York.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-03-12

Do you WANT TO 90 10 COLLEGE? fso
sowe can help you. We have already put hum
dreds through college BY means Of our plan
Write today for null information regarding our
college. Address, Robert j. Sherlock 29Sl East
Odd Street, New YorksCity.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-03-12

Uncertain ways unsafest are and
doubt a greater mischief than despair.
-Denham.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-03-12
CHESAPEAKE STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

CHESAPEAKE STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
"cHEsAPEAKE LINE"
ELEGANT PASSENGER STEAMERS AUGUSTA .
AND COLUMBIA"
For OLD POINT COMFORT and NORFOLK. va.
Effective February oath, 1908.
Steamers leave Baltimore daily Except Sunday
at 80 p. M, and arrive Old Point Comfort at 6
M. and Norfolk at so A. NJ, where connection
is made with the Rail Lines for all points South
and Southwest.
"YoRK RIVER LINE"
ELEGANT PASSENGER STEAMER "ATL ANITA
For WEST POINT and RICHMOND. VA.
Steamers leave Baltimore Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday at p. m. and arrive West Point at
7.46 a. M, and Richmond at 90 a. M
Steamers call at Gloucester Point Clement's
Clay Rank and Almonds.
STEAMERS LEAVE BALTIMORE FROM PIERS
BAND 10 LIGHT STREET WHARF.
Through Tickets 10 all points may be secured.
baggage checked and staterooms reserved from
the City Ticket Ofaces, 1l9 E. Baltimore street.
ARTHUR W. ROBSON. Agent. 1877 Z. Baltimore
Street, or the General ofaces, Light and Lee
Streets, Baltimore, Md.
q. T. FOSTER Ell. cHIsN.
General Manager. General Passenger AR>,nt
T. r. MCDANIEL. Asst GenI Passenger Agent
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29
THE COMING CIRCUS.
The Pnrt tho Clown Plays ~ n rcnt-
urc In It's Success

Tho clowninE part Of circus pro-
slider. There are times during the
show when there is not a clown in
sight. and thcn I'm the next instant the
hippodrome track Will almost swarm
with them. They seem to spring from
the ground. and they will disappear
as quickly. Tho presence Of the
clown Is appropriate and is desired
with most circus acte, and again there
are some features which would be
ruined II they were allowed to be
clowned
ClowninI is n fine art. The best
clowns arc born. not made.
When interminglng with citizens
on the streets they would not be sus-
pected of being wearcrs of tho loose
robe OF fool, but when they appear
In the circus rings with their make
ups on they laugh and tho crowd
laughs with them. They help to un-
load. temporarily. Mt lenst tho cares
from the minds OF thousands Of peo-
pie. These men who appear so digni-
4 and quiet upon tho streets and
ont Of the circus ring would never be
picked out NJ being clowns on the
road, but they are.
The work OF tho clowns with the
Howe's London Show IS not tho same
day after day. as they take delight
in spring.ng now Jokes and new
tricks upon their co-workers. which
entertains the members Of the troupe
as well as the audience.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29
POULTRY AT STATE FAIR.
New Exhibition Building TO he Erect
ed and Special Prizes offered.

The Vermont State fair commission held
meeting at white River Junction last
Friday 70 consider preliminary details for
the fair to he held September q TO "a
1t was decided TO erect a large and COM
Inodous poultry house giving up the old
poultry building to the Ash and tax.dermy
exhibit. The new poultry house will bd
located in the loop Of the old kite shaped
track and Will be built on modern lines.
The plan shows a we'll lighted building
which VIII be an Improvement over tho
old structure
The premiums offered this wear Is The
poultry department are larger and more
attractive than ever. Nearly $40 is Of
fcred in prizes THIS amount includes \
special prize offered w the Elizabeth
copper mine Of South STAFFORD for the
best exhibit Of poultry including water
fowl and turkeys owned In Vermont. con-
sisting Of a 80 silver cup for first. $50 for
second and $50 for third successful ex-
hihtOr.
The premium, book. Just from the press.
can be had by writing Fred l.. Davis,
secretary, White River Junction, VI.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29

It is free and deeply interests everybody
who has aches or pains. or who is weak
and sckly. Anyone can learn the surest
and quickest means to get strong and
well by accepting that splendid free OF.
fer of DR.. Greene OF "a Temple Place
Boston. Mass. He has established sys-
tenn of letter correspondence through
which all sick and suffering people can
learn exactly what ails them. and how to
get we'll without expense and without
leaving their homes. All they have to do
is write to the Doctor. stating each symp-
tom from which they are suffering. He
gives the greatest care and attention to
every letter. and tells the cause Of each
symptom 80 plainly that patients under
stand instantly Just what ails them. II
is n splendid opportunity for those who
cannot afford the time or expense to 20
to the city, Or, Greene makes a speciality
OF curing patients through letter corre.
spondence, Ho is the most successful
specialist In curing nervous and chronic
diseases. and Is the discovcrer of that
wonderful medicine Or. Greenes Nervu.
ra blood ard nerve remedy.
write to-day for FREE hottie OF Dr.
Grecnc's Laura for oil stomach, Ivcs
and bowel trouble.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29
NOISY BURGLAR FLED.
Man Who Entered Home Of william
Reeves stole Nothing.

An amateursh attempt At house break
ing and robbery occurred early Friday
morning on Park street ut the home Of
William Reeves. Mr.. Reeves is II
pharmacist Mt T., Henry Parker's drug
store. and after his return home was at
tending n sick child. At about l:20 n. m.
he heard someone stumbling around and
overturning furniture on the first floor
of his residence. The rooms below being
dark Mr.. Reeves called from the top f
the stairs to the intruder who beat a
hurried retreat through window, The
resident in the next house. howe yer. heard
Mr. Reeves's shouts and promptly got into
action, first telephonng TO the police sta
ton for officers and n cab he officers
arrived in n few minutes but The house
breaker had made his get W "" and no
trace OF him was obtainahc
The mscreant apparently entered Mr..
Rceves's house through n partly open
window. but his unprofcss'nnnl method
Of tipping over chairs gave warning and
lie secured no booty.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29
HACKMEN IN COURT.
Alleged That They Solicited business
in Railroad station.

The familiar troubles Of licensed
hackmen We're exposed again Mon
day afternoon In city court when g.
NJ. harrington and Alex Borette were
arraigned charged with violating the
city ordinance relating to the use Of
hackney wagons and the conduct Of
drivers.
The trouble conferred around the
railroad station. where 1t is charged
that the men left their hacks and
went inside the train shed to solicit
business. Mr.. Farrngtons defense
was that he went inside the station
to look for n piece OF baggage at the
request of n fare. Admitting this
latter statement to he true, the coun-
sci for the prosecution, City Attorney
NJ 5. Villas, admitted that the defen-
dant had a right to be inside tho sta
tiun.
The court withheld decision.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29

tends TO appoint him to tho supreme
bench when he has an opportunity.
ROOT A GROWING FIGURE IN SEN
ATE.
EIhu Root s another standby of the
Roosevelt administration who has drift
cd over into The Taft regime AS scna-
tor from New York he Is growing figure
In the Senate His knowledge of the
law has been recognized by the Presl-
dent to such an extent that he may I've
called truthfully ono of the advisers Of
the administration. If anything, Sena tor
Root Is more in the llmeliRht in .hc
Senate than he was as secretary of
state, except during the period OF his
South American trip.
George Is. Cortelyou. ex-secrctniy Of
the treasury. who never did like per-
sonal publicity, has achieved his hearts
desire ns president OF tho Consolidated
Gas company In Now York.
Truman H. Ncwborry, who so,ved ~
secretary OF the navy for n brief two
months before March last. escaped to
Europe Immediately after the Inaugural
ton, lcevlng az his parting message the
wondrous. stirring words. "No plush
pants for mine" He would like to come
back TO Washington MS a senator from
Michigan.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29

Few persons know that most attacks OF
Rilousness are due to a cold settling in
the bile ducts or tubes. The ducts be-
come inflamcd. congested and filled with
mucous The bile is damned UP in tho
liver ard soon enters the circulation and
the patient soon becomes sallow and
jaundlced. Often the bile flows into the
stomach. and 80 lrritates that organ that
acute indigestion sets IN and the patient
Is said to have Cholera Morbus. Bilious
ness can be prevented by using RydaleS
Liver Tablets which have specific slim
ulating effect on tho bile tubes one dose
will discharge the muscous and a few
doses will entirely subdue the inflamma-
ton and drive the cold from the system
Rydale's Liver Tablets are sold on a
guarantee. J. w O'Sullivan. burlington.
Vt: Stanley & Estey. Winooski. Vt;
Junction Pharmacy, Essex Junction. VT;
W. S. Nay & Co. Cnderhill, VI: c. !.
Hatch e. Co. Waterbury. Vt: T.. A.
Frost, Milton, VI.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29
BAIL FIXED AT $4,000.
Miss Bcatrix Thompson. Who Shot At
Father GiIiis. Held for Trial.

Charged with assault with intent To kill
tho Rev j. g. ellis Of ST. Mays
Cathedral this city. Miss Beatrix Thomp-
son. also Of burlington. MAS arraigncd in
the city court room before Justice Dooer-
Vile Tuesday morning when examination
was waived and bail II s21,@o was fixed
for her appearance a. the september term
of Chittenden county court. states At
torney II. y shaw and city Grand Juror
I. G.. Webster appeared for the state.
and r. T. Brown and J H. Macomber
were counsel for the defence.
Several witnesses. including Father
ellis were present in court, and after
the examination was waived the matter
of the sum of bail was argued upon al
length by counsel. The attorneys for the
defence stated that the bail asked by the
State SOS 600 was excessive and unreason-
able. and that if such a sum was fixed IT
would establish a precedent In Vermont
courts Tho court held. however. that
the states attorney was justified in ask
Ing for wha. bail he though: would
assure the appearance In court Of the
prisoner. Miss Thompson will probably
remain in ian because Of inability 10
to furnish bail.
Miss Thompson appears slight and frail
and wears many gray hairs. She wore a
black dress. and n white veil was draped
over small white bonnet. which was
decorated with cluster of imitation
grapes. colorcd gray. She appeared IN
court with hor mother, MS. Thompson Of
Hudson. y. Y. The prisoner took no inter-
est whatever In the proceedings. not ono
expression of concern being noticeable
on her face. She was led In and from the
court room by her mother and walked
very unsteadily. It IS possible that the
case will never come to trial because Of
the demented condition Of the prisoner
Tho alleged crime with which tho
prisoner is charged took place on Tuesday
morning. July 6. Az that time Father
GINS was walking down Loomis street
on his way from St Mary's convent 10
the Episcopal residence of 81. Marys
Cathedral. when suddenly and without
hind him and fired one shot from n
revolver at his person. Tho bullet went
high. piercing an umbrella, which Father
Gillis was carrying 10 protect him from
the rain. Father Gillls Immediately tcle-
phoned TO the police ana later in the day
Miss Thompson was placed in Jail.
There is evidence to show that Miss
Thompsons act was premeditated and that
she had been planning the shooting affair
for long time. II Is said. also. that sho
admitted that she had been practcng
shooting with a revolver.
II is said that the mother OF Miss
Thompson owns considerable property In
Vermont and New York and that the
family is able to furnish the bail asked.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29

his family back TO Vermont and has liv-
ed in Burlington ever since. He Is a
member Of the Masonic order and 81 the
q. y. r., having been commander of
Stannard Post and FOR seven years quart
ermaster. He Ia now In almost robust
health and apparently has none OF the
intirm!t!es Of age Mrs. McGaffey, who
Is -, moves about as easily and thinks
as quickly as young girl. There !s
every indication that both these old resi-
dents Will celebrate many more wedding
anniversaries together. Only six years
ago their golden wedding was observed
by public reception given by the stan
nard Post G. A. r.. and the Woman's
Relief Corps.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29
FOXY THOMAS EXWARE.
lie Stings the Railroads ana IL Sent
to Prison.

Thomas Exware OF this city was ar
raigned IN city court Friday charged
with obtaining money under false pre-
lenses He pleaded guilty and was SEN
fenced to serve not less than 10 months
nor more than one year In state prison
and to pay the costs 90 S5.4. Mr., Iixwaren
60 years OF age has enabled him TO orig
mate very novel and entertaining
method Of extracting revenue from the
railroad companies He would get piece
OF baggage checked at some sta
ton. receive his duplicate check
take the baggage away and then
proceed to the point OF destination and
claim that It had been lost. q
The company had given him receipt
In the form OF check but. OF cour'e
could not produce the baggage VIII ch
was said to contain silk dresses, or
other valuables, at the dictation or 'sx-
wares fancy. This is said to be his
third offense.
Mr.. Exware can neither read nor write
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29
CARE FOR MOTHER.

To the Editor Of the Free Press
Thus is the delectabe season when
Mother" stays in the torrid kitchen and
irons the white dresses and shirt waists
of Bessie, Jessie, Jessie or whatever her
immaculate daughters name may be.
while the said |. d. sits on the cool ver-
anda with some late college graduate and
rocks In the shade OF the woodbine. Few
OF the starched and idle daughters OF
the land pause to notice that the lines
OF care In Mothers" face are yearly
growing deeper or stop to think that
most OF our young girls spotless sum
mer apparel Is worn at the cost OF IN
indulgent mothers labor over tho hot
flat irons and ironing board, These
thoughts are more timely while Moth
err IL with YOU, Tessie and Bessie, than
they are expressed in post morton cpl
taphs on her headstone In the village
cemetery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29
MARRIED sc YEARS.
Anniversary Celebrated Tuesday by
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McGaney.

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McGafrey Tues
day celebrated their Both wedding ami
versary ut their home on Maple street
An Informal reception was given them
IN the afternoon By few friends and
neghbors. All OF their children now liv-
ing. with the exception of Il. o. McGaf
fey, who IL In the West, took tea with
them and remained through the even
ing Mr. and Mrs. c. g. McGaffey. Mrs
Charlotte Van Steinberg and Mrs. Ella
Hodges were present.
Mr., McGaffey, who is 81 years OF age,
was born In lIardwick In 1921 In 1858
he married Miss Lovira j. Spaulding OF
Morrstown Some time before the Civil
War Mr., and Mrs, McGaffey went to
Illinois and there Mr.. McGafey enlisted
In the federal army. In 1866 he moved
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-29

Catarrh Of the Stomach Ia indicated by
the Following symptoms: heartburn, food
rises IN throat after meals. sour stomach,
heavy feeling after eating. stomach bloa'-
Is beIchlng Of gas. palptation Of heart
tongue coated light brown. tenderness
over Dit OF Stomach.
Rydaie's Catarrh Remedy taken inter
naily will soon destroy catarrhal infec-
ton In the stomach. II IL the only remedy
that eathes the catarrhal infection in
all OF the mucuous membranes and
glands Of the body, and also in the blood,
Every bottle Of Rydale's Catarrh Rene
dy 10 guaranteed to benefit or money re-
funded. J, w O'Sullvan. Burlington, VT
Stanley 4 Estey. Winooski, VT; June
ton Pharmacy, Essex Junction. VT; w.
S. Nay & Co. Underhill. Vt; C. l. Hatch
g. Co., Waterbury. VT; Il. A. Frost. NIL
ton. VI