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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-01-29
HINTS TO HoUsEKEEPERs.

The most convenient and effective
method of keeping the refrigerator IN
good condition is occasionally to burn
in 1t small disinfecting candle. air
ing thorough afterward.
Japanese or Chinese mating may
be materially improved by going ov.
err 1t with cloth dipped in strong
salt water.
Use a mixture of whiting and am
monia instead of soapsuds, for clean
ing windows. Smeer them well with
a cloth: then polish with channels.
A small bag OF unsla -ked lime plac.
ed inside the piano will keep the
springs from rusting. Rust may be
removed from steel by rubbing well
with sweet oil. allowing it to stand
for forty-eight hours. After this II
should be sprinkled with finely powd.
cred unslacked lime. and rubbed.
Copper is best cleaned with lemon
dipped in salt. Rinse. then polish
with a soft cloth. Clean the keys OF
the piano with cloth moistened with
alsohol.
A slice OF bread in cake box win
keep your cake moist.
A tear darned with ravellings from
same goods and pressed viii show
very little.
In ironing skirt-if yon will iron
the entire hem first. 1t will hang very
much better than to iron one breadth
~ a time.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-01-29
COMMERCIAL. COLUMN
Weekly RaTiew Of Trade and Latsst
Market Reports
BradstEeet's says:

Trade is expanding slowly but
steadily, wholesale and jobbfng lines
noting some good orders for immedi-
ate delivery and rather more conf
dence In placing orders for spring
Conservatism is, however, noted IN
many sections and some markets re-
port feeling of disappointment at
tne rate OF progress making, In
the leading Industries the tendency
IS still toward gradual resumption,
out IN few cases is the output up to
good normal Uncertainty az to
tarim changes is still widely men
TONED as a bar to fullest activities.
this being notable especially in iron
and steel, where present demand il
below expectations, and In some lines
or textiles. Reports from the rail-
ways are of an increased merchandise
tramc Northwest and Southwest. but
this Is to certain extent offset by re-
stricted movement of grain to mar
Expansion of a. conservative char
acter seems most eEidenh I'm the cot
ton goods line. domestic demand ex-
banding somewhat, while export bus
mess is quieter.
Business failures in the United
states for the week ended with JAM
nary n were 307, against 319 last
week, 408 In the like week OF 1908,
252, in 1907. 27& in 1905, and 228
in. 1905
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-01-29
QUAIL ON TOAST.

Dry-pick them, SINCE them with pa.
per, cut off heads and legs at first
joints, spit down back, soak in salt
and water, for five minutes, drain and
dry with cloth, lard them with bacon
or butter and rub salt over them,
place in broiler and turn often. dip.
ping two or three times into melted
butter; broil about twenty minutes,
have ready as many slices of buttered
toast, as there are quail and serve 4
bird breast upward, on each slice =
Epitomist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-01-29
A BOY IN NEW YORK.
The school Life and street Life Of a
New York Boy Before the War.

The school Life and Street Life Of a
New York Boy Before the War.
There have begun in the Century
"The "reminiscences OF Augustus
Saint Gaudens' written by the sculp-
tor in the days OF his last illness
and edited sympathetically by his
sen. Homer Saint-Gaudens. OF his
early apprenticeship in the days
just before the war. Saint-Gaudens
writes:
AS | was just thirteen, my father
said to me one day: My boy, you
must go to work. What would you
like to do?'
II don't care, l replied but /
should like 1t II could do some
thing which would help me to be an
artist
Il was consequently apprenticed
10 a man named Ayet. and here comes
the fork of the road in my life
which led to the one am still travel
ing. Avet was a Sayoyard, dark, with
mustache which extended down
along the side of his cheek and Jaw.
When he was not seolding me. he
sang continuously. believe that I
am not wrong In stating that he was
the first stone comeo-cutter in Ameri-
ca. though stone steel-engravers
there were already in New York. as
well as she cameo-engravers OF which
Palmer and Launt Thompson were
adopts in the early periods of their
careers. For II was the fashion at
that time for men to wear stona
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-01-29

Household Notes
49,.
ENGLISH PORK PIE.

Make a pie crust, not very rich, aad
pat around the sides of baking dish.
Fill with layers of thinly sliced bacon,
potatoes, onions and lean fresh pork,
cut into small pieces, Season with
pepper, salt and sage Fill the dish
with any good gravy left from roasts
or with stock thickened with flour.
Cover with top crust and bake for
about an hour and a half. Serve hot
or ccld.-,Philadelphia Ledger.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-01-29
BREAD PUDDING.

Soak pint of fine bread crumbs I'm
pint of milk, and when soft add
three tablespoons of cocoa we'll mix
ed with a little water. To another
pint of milk add half a cup Of sugar
and three well-beaten eggs. Blend all
the ingredients and add half a tea
spoonful of salt. Pour into we'll
buttered pudding dish, set dish in a
pan of hot water and bake an hour.
Serve with cream favored with va
nilla.- Philadelphia Ledger.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-01-29
Odds AND ENDS.

Aluminium is now being rolled
thinner than tinfoil.
The railways OF Japan will make
about $4,250.0O0 net this year.
Mining has been followed In the
British Islands for more than 1000
years.
England's turbine feet now In
cludes So warships and "A vessels Of
the merchant marine.
The city OF Seattle pays a bounty OF
two cents each on rats eaught In the
city laboratory.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-01-29
MISS WARDS BODY FOUND.

Cumberland Especially The body
Of Miss Charlotte Ward, Al years
old, who disappeared from her home
at Robinsonville, Pa, was found un-
der the snow a short d stance from
her home. Her skull was crushed In
and 1t is suspected that she was kill
ed with some blunt instrument.
She lived with her mother ana
brother. the latter beng affected
mentally and is vicious at times.
The body of Miss Ward was buried
without inquest, but the coroner is
investigating. The body was found
by the brother.
NEW HAGERsTOWN HOSPITAL.
HageFstown Especially The di.
rectors of the Washington County
Hospital Association have decided to
erect hospital. to cost about $780,
900, ON the William C. Mckee farm,
in the northern suburbs of Hagers-
town, the site recently having been
purchased for, $4,000.
The directors have consulted DR..
Henry M. Hurd. superintendent of
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore,
who has offered mis- assistance in
planning modern hospital adapted
to the needs OF Hagerstown and COM
munity.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-01-29

Russia and Japan are approaching
an agreement for the protection OF
the seal and other fisheries in Pacific
waters.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-01-29
wholesale MARKETS.

New York--Wheat- Spot, steady:
NO. red. 1.0s1s @1.os V. elevator;
NO red, 1.1OH, 4. o. b. afloat:
No Northern Duluth. 1.201s, +.
o. b. afoat; No. 2 hard winter.
Lie Is. T. o. b. afloat.
Corn-Spot. steady; No. 2, 68h,
elevator, and 81, I. o. b. afioat: No.
2 white. nominal, and No. 2 yellow.
81, t. b. afloat.
Oats-Spot firm, mixed, 26@32
lbs. 54@541S; natural white. ESQ
81 lbs. 54@571a; clipped white, "a
@42 lbs. 56h @62.
Eggs Steadier; receipts, 1878
cases; State, Pennsylvania and near
by brown ana mixed fancy, $40
32c.; fair to choice, 5000; West
ern firsts, 20 @29h.
Philadelphia.-W heat-Firm, Ne
higher; contract grade January,
1.07h @f0S.
65A @65k
Oats Steady, but demand light
No. 2 white natural, 56@56A.
Butter-Dull and 1c. lower: ex-
ira Western creamery, SO; do, near
by prints, 35.
Eggs-Weak and &c. lower; Penn
syivania and other nearby firsts, {.
c., soc. at mark; do, current re-
ceipts, In returnable cases, 90 at
mark; Western firsts, +. c., 80 at
mark; do, current receipts, (. c..
28@29 at mark.
Cheese-Firm. fair demand; New
York full creams, choice, 14k@
"A u c.; do, fair to good, 1870
IA.
Baltimore. Wheat Settling
prices were: No. red Western,
LOS Sc; contract spot, 1.077 No.
8 red. 1.05B; steamer No. 2 red.
1.04A; steamer No. red Western,
1.04X.
Corn-We quote: Track yellow
corn. for domestic delivery, at 67M
671sc. per bush. for car lots on spot.
and steamer yellow corn for domestic
delivery at 6614c. per bush. for ca.
lots.
Oats-We quote. per bush: White
NO. 2. 55 H q &c.; No. 3, SIG
So; No. 4, 53@531s. Mixed, No. 3,
$40 81 "; No. 3, 53@53A
Hay-We quote, per ton: No.
timothy, large bales, SIS; do, small
blocks. $15; No. 2 timothy, as to
location. $13.50@14; No. timothy,
$11 q IL; choice clover, mixed, So
@12.50; No. clover, mixed, S12;
No. q, do, $10@11; No. / clover,
$12.50 @1S; No. 2 clover. 500
11.50.
Butter-We quote per lib: Fancy,
33 @33hc.; choice, 30@31; good,
23 % %; imitation, 21@24.
live Stock.
New Y0rk.-Beeves-No trading:
feeling weak. Dressed beef slow. at
8 to 10c., for ordinary to prime ma
tive sides.
Calves-veals. 5000; yearlings
and barnyard calves, $3@4; dressed
calves steady. City dressed yoals,
8h to 15c.; country dressed, do,
s to 13k.
Sheep and Market extreme
ly dull and lower. Sheep were oli
10 to 15c.; lambs, Is to 25c. Sheer
sold at $3.50 culls, $2.25@2.5O;
lambs. IS q 7.50; culls. SIS.
Chicago.-Market weak; steers
$3.50 @ LIS: cows. $3@5.50; he'll.
ers. $3@5.75: bulls. $3.4O@3.sO;
feeders, $2.5O@5.15.
Hogs-Market 10c. lower. Choice
heavy shipping, $6.35@6.45; butch
ers, $6.30@6.45; light mixed, $685.
q 6; choice light, $6@6.15; pack
ing, $5.90@6.35; pigs, $4.75@
$50: bulk of sales, $5.so@s.s5.
Sheep-Market steady. Sheep,
$4.25 q $50; lambs, $5.25@T.75;
yearlings, $5@7.
Pittsburg, Pa. - Cattle - Supply
light. slow. Choice. $6.3O@6.5O:
prime, $6.1O@625.
Sheep-Supply light. slow. Prime
wethers, $5.25 a 5.40s culls and COM
mon, 1908; lambs. $5@7.40: veal
calves, 50 @9.50.
Hogs-Receipts fair, lower. Prime
heavies, $6.45 @ $50; mediums.
$3.50; heavy Workers. 6.25@6.3O:
light Workers.. $6@6.10; pigs, $50
a $50; roughs. $5@5.8O.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-01-29

Soft words with nothing In them
make a song" says one of the poets.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
PERSONAL
 AND
 PERTINENT

Aprons! I bought them by the doz-
 en, and fine ones they are, too. Why
 wouldn't they be? They were made
 by the ladies of the Peoples Presby- 1 terian church. .''-Thomas P. Taylor. 'I never saw such primroses as these | are. even in merry old England. I'll | take a hundred."-William Chew. "I think this P. P. c. Village store is a modern miniature department store. and the way g. mans money dis l appeared after the bargains was a caution."-Prof. Atlas.
 tI did not miss my calling, though the bananas and peanuts did go, in lively fashion-''-Alexander G. w. Hud- i son.
 "The ladies worked in such a dili- gent manner, it is gratifying to know their efforts were crowned with such signal success. Rev. H. A. DaVen- port
 If ever anything was a positive necessity it was the sprinkling carts doing service. and it Is good to see them John Brown, Jr.
 Miss Mollie Daley of the South End, will succeed Elmer S. Joyce, as organ ist at Sacred Heart church. Miss Daley is well and favorably known in musical circles. and had long been an under-study for Prof. Joyce. taking his place on many occasions.
 The many friends of Mrs. Georg1anna Husted, of Norman street. will be pleased to learn that she is slowly con- valescing, after @ very serious illness
 Miss Elizabeth Mcclure. of Deacon street, who has been confined to her home with a severe attack of rheu- matism, is slowly improving.
 The -Antlers' club ladies auxiliary or the Elks, will hold an important meet ing, next Tuesday afternoon at o'clock, in the rooms formerly used by the Elks.
 MT. Owen Toolan. of this city. who succeeded Mir T. w. Grant, as fore man with the Sewing Machine Cabi- net Company, and who retained his position when the Singer Mfg. com pany came into control, will sever his connection with the concern this week. Mr. Toolan leaves with the best wish es of all connected with the plant, to enter into business for himself.
 Let no one miss seeing the art ex- hibit now on view at the Library. It is truly a wonderful and beautiful dis play, and all the more creditable, since most of the pictures and paintings are by local artists. But 1t is not alone the pictures and paintings that are deserving of praise: the wood carving, fnlaid woods embroidery. basketry, and in fact every branch Of the arts and crafts are well and finely repre- scented Too much praise cannot be given to those in charge. and to the exhibitors who have by their efforts. placed within reach of every one in terested, a chance to inspect the beau tifuI in art and thereby profit by the lesson The exhibit should be especial ly pleasing and instructive to the pupils in our public schools.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
POLL SEEKS THE WHITLA BOY FOR
 VAUDEVILLE ACT

A dispatch sent out from Wilkes barre, Pa, says that 'BHly'' Whitla, the Kidnapped boy, is to be offered $1,- 500 a week for o 15 weeks engagement on the vaudeville stage, by representa- ttves of Sylvester 2. Poli. the vaude-
 The plan indicated, if the parents of the boy accept the offer, Is to have him appear in a pIaylet Illustrating how he was kidnapped, detained and recovered. They will also offer to provide a tutor for him so that he will not be handicapped by missing school work.
 Manager Stephen J. Breen of Poli's theatre in this city, said that he had not been informed in the matter con- tained in the dispatch from Wilkes barre. He said, however, that MT. Poli would certainly do his best to se- cure anything that would be likely to please the public.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
SEASIDE CLUB TAKEN TO MEXICO

The members of Seaside Club were entertained by an interesting ila1s- trafed address. last night, by Attorney John C. Chamberlain. MT. Chamber aain talked of Mexico, which country he has visited several times Three years ago Attorney Chamberlain pene- trated to the very heart of the coun- try and acquired much interesting in formation He obtained many photo graphic views Of the country and it's inhabitants. which he exhibited to H. illustrate his remarks There were 15O Of these views and they dealt with most interesting subjects, little known outside of the country. The attorney took his hearers with him from San Antonio, Texas, across the Rio Grande to the City of Mexico, passing Neuyo Laredo, San Louis Potosi and other interesting points by rail, and also on a horseback ride into Guatamala.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
BLUMER DISPLAYS
 SANITY AND SENSE
In His Worthy Book En- titled "The Revolution In Medical Practice" - No One Should Miss Reading It.

Health and its promotion by natur- al methods is the worthy, interesting and enlightening subject that pr. Blu mer of Hartford so intel1igently han dies in his contribution to literature. The book is entitled t'The Revolution in Medical Practice" and it is one of the severest slaps in the face that medicine has ever received as well as being a thoroughly readable plan for humanity's betterment. The knowI- edge contained in this work is that with which every household should be conversant. There is hope for the nounced incurable and there is plenty of mind opening thoughts for the well that can result in only one thing betterment. This altogether marvel ous book is on sale at the book store of Hayes & Betts, 993 Main street, at 35 and 50 cents per copy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
DICKINSON 6 SON
 FAILURE ANNOUNCED

Especial from United Press.)
 New York, April 3.-The first biz failure resulting from Chicago's bull wheat market was announced to-day in the suspension of the brokerage firm of John Dickinson 6 O., of 42 Broad way and La Sale street, Chicago The firm were members of the Consolidat- ed Exchange and the Chicago Board of Trade. The liabilities are said to be $z50.000. No statement has vet been made as to whether or not the creditors can be taken care of. Among the latter is Mr. Dinehardt, an Akron rubber merchant who is said to have $70O00 account with the failed firm A receiver will be asked for in Chicago
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
NO SETTLEMENT OF
 PLAINFlELD STRIKE

Special from United Press.)
 Plainfleld, April 8.-Very little pro gress has been made so far In erecting a settlement of the cotton workers strike which began yesterday when three hundred employees of the Lawton Cotton Mills walked out in support of the complaint of nine girl employees regarding the cleaning of their ma chimes Harold c. Lawton, superin- tendent of the factory returned from New York last night and received a delegation from the strikers, headed by H. w. Hubbard of Fall River, Mass. secretary of the Viewers Union. The girls grievance was presented but Su- perintendent Lawton stated that no unjust demands had been made of the girls as they had been doing this work for the past year without complaint The conference ended without any agreement being reached
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
AsTo n..-xa. >>Ias kiad You HaN Always Bought ''.,s:'' < 2&Azzzzx
Deaths and Funerals.

Mrs. Sarah A, widow Of the late An drew BTyson. died last evening at her home, 81 White street, at the age of n yearR Mrs. Bryson was well known In the East End where she had resided for @ number of years. She is sur ~fved by two sons, Boyd, with whom she resided, and James, of Maine. Three daughters also survive, one re- siding dn Pittsburg, Pa, one in Ply mouth, Mass. and another in Long Is land.
 Tannnie Potter died at the Bridge port hospital, last evening, of chronic endocarditis, after having been an in- mate of that institution since the be- ginning of the year. She was resi- dent Of Brooklyn, N. Y., and at the <trne she was taken to the hospital she vaS visiting her brother, Charles Pot Ger, in Howard avenue. The mother died on Feb. 27.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
HUSBAND WENT OFF WITH CIRCUS Woman Suicide of Windsor Locks Ideu.
 tified as Mrs. Mary Child.

Windsor Looks, April 3.-The woman who committed suicide Tuesday night near the Yellow Tavern in this place fled last night by a couple who live in Wethersfield, as Mrs. Mary F. Guild of Wethersfield.
 Her name before she was married was Mary Clapp. She was 2S< years old and was married several years ago to Mir. Guild Three years ago he left her and joined BaTnum & Bailey's cir GUS. Since that time nothing has been heard from him.
 Mrs. Guild has several children Hv- ing in WethersfieId, besides many rel atives.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
Y. W. c. A. NOTES.

Mrs T. H. Robertson will be the leader at the twilight service on Sun day, which will be held at Central As eociatfon, 629 State street, as usual at A:3O, and Miss Ada Sterling will have charge of the music. All women and girls are earnestly invited to attend these meetings and share in the priv f1eges.
 The educational classes are all busy with spring work and anyone who de efres to make a dress, or trim hats will be afforded an excellent oppor- tunfty at very moderate cost The English classes are also doing excellent work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
POLI'S

Jesse L.. Iasky, creator of "Iyhe Love Wa1tz,'' ''The Country C1ub'' and a
 score of other fam IS vaudeville hits never gave to the varieties a more pre- tentious and thoroughly noteworthy ef- fort than he has in ''The Pianophien6s' that swagger musical novelty that will headline Poli's bill next week coming to Bridgeport for the first time in its history "The Pianophiends'' has en- joyed an immense run and has proven one of MT. Laskys, most popular pro auctions. Bridgeport patrons have never before been privileged to witness this ma gnif1cent attraction, but Man ager Poli has succeeded in booking the act as an extraordinary feature for next week.
 The situations are novel, surprising and never fail to make a decided hit All the pianists are musicians of abil- ity. Among the musical numbers are: Happy Days" march; 'Pfanophiends octette:" Might and Day. song; ."rhe American Idea;" "Borrowed My Only and "Cohan's Rag Babe
 Lovers of music should not miss the magnificent musical offering which opens at Polls Monday afternoon.
 An excellent supporting bill has been arranged for next week at Polls. The added feature will be Europe's sensa- one of the most remarkable produc- tions on the road. Dininutive Ed wina Barry will appear in domestic farce written by the inimitable Jim my Barry, her brother. The clever comedienne will be supported by Will liam Richards & Go. This is a great laugh act. 90 The Long Acre Four, one of the best known singing quartetes in vaudeville will be an immense feature. Pealson. Goldfe & Lea, corking char acter singers and comedians will be popular; Rastus Brown, that colored bunch of song and dance will be a v>on,r1ar riOt before the week is over wood Bros, Irish double ring perform CTS. and new motion pictures will com plete a fine bill.
 Last appearance tonight, of ESnmet Devoy &, Co.,, in the spectacular nov city "In Dreamland." Ward & Curran in "The Terrible Judge,' and other pleasing acts this week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
METHODIST PARSONS
 CRY FOR BLUE WAY
REPORT READ AT SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE BOASTS PROF. BACON'FOR FAVORING SUNDAY
 
BASEBALL

Pawtucket. R. l., April 3.-The need Of more rigid laws for Sunday observ- ance in Connecticut was the feature cd the report of the Sabbath Observance committee of the Southern New Eng land Methodist conference. which was made yesterday.
 Reports were made to the effect that stores were kept open on Sunday for inc sale of tobacco. Ice cream and gen. eral groceries. and a plea for Sunday baseball had been made. A professor of divinity at Connecticut university, 1e was said, had declared that if the bill allowing Sunday baseball playing was not recommended, he would go out and play ball on Sunday, even if he had to go to prison for doing so.
 This statement evoked calls of "Iet him go" from the convention.
 Prof. Bacon, an instructor in Bible Criticism in Yale University. is the man referred to.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
$I,O0o REMAINS NOT EXPENDED Public Works Department Has Money
 Left Over.

Public Works Director Biltz has fin fshed up the fiscal year of 19OS-19O9 with balance of $,0OO left from the appropriations for that year.
 The books of John IF. CoLgan, super tntendent Of Streets show a balance of three cents.
 The books of the various city de- partments will remain open until May L
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03

IA lady in South port told us the other day that she would not think of such a thing as not having a Cyrus Plaster in her house. She always buys five and saves the price of one, but when she gets a pain she has the p la s te r handy. Only 9 cents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03

Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs quickly. strengthens the lungs and ex- pels colds. Get the genuine in a yell low package: F. B. Brill. local agent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03

SUNDAY EVENING
 DINNER AT IRWIN'S soc Little Necks on Half Shell Celery Sliced Cucumber
 Soups: Mock Turtle Consomme Royal
 Fish
 Boiled Chicken Halibut Potatoes, Natural
 Hollandaise Sauce
 Entree.
 Chicken Salad Lettuce Mayonaise
 RoaStS
 Prime Ribs of Beef Vermont Turkey, Stuffed Git1et Gravy Oyster Filled Vegetables: Boiled or Mashed Potatoes Mashed Turuips Stewed Corn
 Dessert Rice Pudding Country Style Neapoli.an Ice Cream Fancy Cakes Coffee with cream.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
PERSONAL MENTION.

Walter J. Colgan, son of Supt. Col gan of the Street department, who is studying medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, is home for the Eas- ter vacation.