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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-03-30
Ma ATURAL GAS At
BLOSSOM PRAIRIE
tBy Associated Press.l

Paris, Texas, March 30.-There is
great excitement over the discovery OF
natural gas at Blossom Prairie, near
here.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-03-30
SENSATIONAL SLUMP
IN PRICE OF HOGS
tBy Associated Press.l

Fort Worth, Texas, March 90.-The
price of hogs dropped sensationally
and ranges from 10 10 90 cents lower
today.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-03-30

Ring Wick Bros. for all kinds OF
poultry feed and Pratt's poultry regu-
latot Fresh shipment.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-04
canton,s City of the Dead.

In Canton. about eighty miles from
Hongkong, there is a place known as
the City Of the Dead. There are 1914
small houses, in each OF which corpse
Is lodged, at the rate Of $25 for the
first three months and then at re-
duced rate until the geomancers en-
ployed by the relatives Of the dead
person decide when and where the
corpse shall be buried Silk or paper
lanterns and imitation fruit are hung
from the roof; there are screens in each
room between the door and the coffin;
tea, fruit and any other kind Of food
which the dead person liked when on
earth are placed on an altar before the
coffin each morning There are card
board servants standing about to wait
on him with pipes or cardboard cups
of tea. There are also two handsome
paper females placed there to guide his
spirit on the way to heaven.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-04
Trolley Line To Be Abandoned.

1t has been announced that the trolley
road between New Castle and Delaware
City will be closed August 1. This
action followed protracted discussion
between citizens and boards of trade of
Wilmington. New Castle and Delaware
City in an effort to effect arbitration.
The road was recently bought in by
the bondholders at foreclosure sale for
$4,000. The Wilmington Southern Trac-
ton Company. owner of the line from
Wilmington to New Castle. which con-
meets with and operates the Delaware
City end, offered $3I,a5o in bonds for it.
The owners refused this and demanded
$4,000 in cash. The present operating
agreement will end July 81. 1t is stated
the equipment will probably be sold by
The bondholders for scrap. The road is
nine miles long
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-04
WOODLAND.

Mrs. Thornton, of Baltimore, is visiting Mrs.
Samuel Churchman.
Miss Annie SINNERS is spending some time
at summit Grove Camp near Freedom, Pa.
Miss Grace Lindale has returned from a
months vacation at Ocean City, Md. and
Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Abrahams. of Brook
lyn. N. Y, Messrs. John and Newell Abrahams.
OF Topeka. Kan, and Mr.. Charles K. Abra-
hams have been visiting their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs @. s. Abrahams
Mrs. Alberta Brown, of Perryville. visited
Mrs J. B. Tyson this week.
Messrs w. E. Linton and Geo. MCKAY and
Mrs. G. L. Bilderback, of Wilmington. were
weekend guests at Mr.. NJ. L. Thompson's.
Woodlawn and Gathers Corner base hall
teams played on Saturday. The score was 10
tcs in favor of Gathers Corner.
Miss Gertrude Lindale and Mr.. Bavard
Eliason, of Wilmington, spent Sunday at the
Parsonage.
Mrs. Charsha and children of Wilmington.
are visiting Mrs. Ida Brown,
Mrs. R. G. Terry and Mrs. w. ii. Riley spent
Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Shipley at
Brandywine Summit camp
Mrs. NJ. L. Thompson was in Wilmington a
few days this week.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-04
AN HOUR Or THRILLS.

Shooting the Rapids Of the Hodzu
River In Japan
The rapids on the Hodzu river near
Kyoto must ill even the most blase of
tourists with excitement. A train from
Kyoto climbs slowly and painfully up
ward until finally 1t deposits its pas
sengers at a quaint little siding.
From here. says the Wide World
Magazine. one goes to the river bank
and embarks in a rude, fiat bottomed
boat. which is pushed out by four men
into the middle Of broad river, reed
edged and sleepy.
For few minutes one glides dream
lily along; then. rounding curve. one
suddenly hears the roar OF water, and
the boat tears down a rapid. just miss
ing the rocks on each side. The high
banks race past. death appears immi-
nent, and then. with one mad swirl, it
is all over and the boat is on the quiet,
unruf1ed stream once more.
This happens again and again for
about an hour. At first ones whole
mind is filed with the conviction that
an accident must happen. but gradu-
ally comes delicious feeling Of safety
as one notes the marvellous skill these
men show In plotting the boat through
the seething rapids and one is able to
appreciate the beauty Of the scene.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-04
Saved hx a Dream.

A farmer living at Lapford, Eng
land, dreamed thrice in succession
that he saw pit dug in one Of his
fields and some of his property cast
into 1t. At the third time of dream
ing he got up. dressed and went out.
He heard the thud of a spade and
caught sight of a man digging by Ian
tern light. The digger fed at his APP
proach- It was a grave upon which
he had been at work. By its brink
lay huge knife. On his way back
the farmer met one of his maidserv-
ants. She had had quarrel with the
man to whom she had been engaged.
she said, but he had prevailed upon
her to meet him for the last time at
2 o'clock that morning, when he had
something to show her. 'This is
what he had to show you," said the
farmer, leading her to the grave
London Taller.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-04
audubon Society Want Laws PASS
ed In MARYLAND.

The National Audubon Society has
succeeded in having laws passed pro-
hibiting the sale of heron piumes in New
York, and for the first time in the history
of the city aigrettes have been stripped
from the windows of the milliners. To
urge similar Legislation in every State
where these trophies of bird butchery may
be dealtin is an object which the Audubon
workers announce they are now striving
to accomplish.
Following up its successful campaign
in New York. the National Association of
Audubon Societies is preparing to urge
anti-aigrette legislation in Maryland and
Pennsylvania, where it is believed the i'm
porters of these plumes will attempt to
establish a supply base for their distribu-
ton to the country. The people of
Oregon, California, Massachusetts, Louis
lana, Missouri and Ohio, have now Joined
those of New York and New Jersey in
prohibiting the sale of heron plumes, and
it is believed that many more states will
soon put stop to the operation of this
cruel traffic within their borders. At
Philadelphia and Baltimore it is expected
that the aigrette hunters will fight hard to
maintain foothold, as they are now Bit
terly struggling to avert proper plumage
legislation at Atlanta.
Every effort to continue the sale Of the
spoils of the barbarous practice of killing
female herons may be expected from the
commercial interests engaged in it," said
T. Gilbert Pearson. secretary of the
National Association of Audubon
Societies Though the feather men may
fight at court and capital to perpetuate
this bloody traffic, we believe the Amer
lean people will soon put stop to it
throughout the country. Our organiza-
ton is growing stronger every day, and
we will keep up this fight until it is made
illegal to sell the feathers of these murder
ed mother birds in any part Of the
country"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-04
GRANT WAS TESTING.
But the PlucIsy Southern Woman Was
In Deadly Earnest.

But the Plucky Southern Woman Was
In Deadly Earnest.
During his Virginia campaign Gen
eral Grant found it necessary one day
to encamp some Of his troops on the
beautiful property Of Mrs. Stouton
and also to take room In the house
for his own accommodation. He did
so, however, with great tact and
gentleness. quite winning the heart of
the estimable lady. As he prepared to
depart he turned to her.
Now, Mrs. Stouton. we've enjoyed
your hospitality very much, and I'm
prepared to pay the BILL" said Grant
She protested, but the general assur-
ed her that it was a business transac-
ton and she was entitled to fair COM
pensation for the supplies they had
consumed and the comfort they had
enjoyed. She named the amount, and
then the general said, with roguish
twinkle in the eye:
Nov, Mrs. Stouton, would you like
1t in United States banknotes or in
Confederate money!
She pressed her lips together. her
eyes flashed fire. and without mo-
ment's hesitation she said:
'In Confederate money"
Grant looked at her with admira-
ton.
II was only jesting," he began softly.
Il was not" she quickly interrupted.
II am in Enthusiastically earnest. I've
made my choice. and I'll abide by the
consequences"
And Grant. with his eyes full Of adj
miration for the pluck of the southern
woman. paid her in Confederate
money.-Ladies' Home Journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-04
Chestnut Tree Blight.

The blight which has been causing
havoc among chestnut trees in the eastern
and Northeastern parts of Pennsylvania
has at last invaded the State forestry res
ervations in the southern part of the
State, where it was hoped to keep it out.
Last week some of the students connected
with the State Forestry Academy at Mont
Alto, who have been making4n investiga-
ton for the last month in the reservation
on the South Mountain, discovered nm
mistakeable evidences of the blight near
the old forge in the vicinity of Waynesboro.
The pest, it was discovered, was con-
fined to one spot, and arrangements were
at once made to fight it. The students of
the first class of the academy have been
assigned to begin war Of determination
on the blight, and have been sent to the
woods with orders to cut down the trees
affected, 3lop off limbs, where necessary,
from other trees, and to burn, all the in
fected wood.
State Forestry Commissioner Conklin
has given his personal attention to the
checking of the blight, and his depart
ment will do all in its power to stamp out
the disease.
The last Pennsylvania Legislature APP
propriated $275,ooo to stamp out the
chestnut blight. its attention having been
directed to it in special communication
from Governor Tener. A commission
was also provided for to fight the pest,
and Governor Tener appointed prominent
Eastern arboriculturists to take charge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-04

The undersigned committee on behalf
of Excelsior Lodge, No. 81. l. o. o. F.
desire to express their sympathy for the
loss which you have sustained through
the death of your wife, Jane Garvin, on
June 9TH, 1917.
In extending our sympathy and broth
erly love we would commend you to that
Great Sympathizer above, who in his all
wise providence has seen fit to remove
from the cares and labors of the world
your loving life companion.
Reeol0ed, That this letter be spread on
the minutes of our lodge and copy be
sent to the bereaved brother and also be
published in the MIDLAND JOURNAL
JAMES SHEA,
SAML. TERRY,
S. A. TAYLOR,
COMMITTEE.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-04
LESLIE AND VICINITY

Frank Brickley's horse fell down an unused
well at Leslie camp ground one night last
week. By digging trench the animal was
gotten out without it sustaining seriousinjury
By the overlooking of the gasoline in one of
the lamps on the camp ground a few evenings
ago, Robert Owens received badly burned
arm and hand
The attendance at camp last Sunday was
quite large
VIM. Bariser and Miss Annie Demon were
guests of Walter Laird Sunday last.
Ross Burkins and Miss Annie Deford. of
North East, were Sunday guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. M. Rutter.
Mrs. Annie Haines has returned from a visit
to her son at Crumlyn. Pa.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-04
County Commissioner.

hereby announce my candidacy for the
office of County Commissioner (Short Term),
subject to the decision of the Democratic voters
at the Primary Election on August 49,
WILLIAM M. REYNOLDS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-04
UnfuI6IIed Ambition.

We confess to long unfulflled am
bition. and that Is to be able to APP
pear in new suit or hat and not
have everybody In the Office comment
on it-Atlanta Journal
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-04
Judge of the Orphans Court.

hereby announce myself as candidate for
Judge of the Orphans Court, subject to the
decision of the Democratic voters at the Pri-
mary Election on August 49,
SAMUEL M. TYSON.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-04

why don't you get married. colo
nelY'
II am not so cruel. 1t would make
one happy and a hundred unhappy
Fliegende Batter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-04

July q, on Leslie Camp Ground or on public
r Z between Rising Sun and Leslie. POCKET
bgOh belonging to Hudders Greenfield con-
tanning S28 and valuable papers, Liberal re-
ward if returned to this Office
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-04
Assistant County Treasurer.

hereby announce myself as a candidate for
Assistant County Treasurer, subject to the
rules Of the Democratic Primary.
WALTER G. MARTINDELL.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-04
REsuLT on sAruRpAY,s GAMES.

Aberdeen gave the league leaders hard
bump on their own grounds. shutting them
out and pulling them down to second place.
Bennett pitched great game for the Hartford
county team. The score was Aberdeen s,
Elk Mills
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-04
Candidates Cards.
County Treasurer.

hereby announce myself as candidate for
County Treasurer, subject to the rules of the
Democratic Primaries. Your support solicited.
e. KURTZ TAYLOR.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-04
RISING SUN
PERRYvILLE

Home run-W. Snyder. Two-base hit-W.
snyder, Kane2 Struck out-by Effing Q; by
Hoffecker IL. Base on balls-by Effing l, by
Hoffecker 2. Stolen bases-Bouland, Hof-
fecker 2. Hornberger, o. Patterson, Touchton.
p Patterson; Russell 8. Caldwell, Reeder.
Umpire Cloak
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-04
House of Delegates.

hereby announce myself as a candidate for
the House of Delegates, subject to the rules
of the Democratic Primary.
ADAM PEOPLES.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-04
TRI-C0UNTY LEAGUE.

Rising Sun and Elkton have moved up to a
tie for first place, Elk Mills, which held this
position from the start, dropping to second.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-04

The game on the home grounds was a we'll
played one Both Efing and Hoffecker
pitched good ball, the former having the
better of the argument and would have scored
shutout but for an error in the ninth in
nin', which permitted Perryville to score
three runs after two hands were out. The
home team put up snappy game in the field
and punched their hits on Hoffecker in the
nth and seventh innings. W. Snyder caught
Efing in perfect style and led the team in
batting, with a home run and two-base hit.
His home run drive in the fifth with two on
bases, was beauty to deep left. Russell at
second, did good work. Bouland, in center.
pulled down three difficult flies for the visitors
while Hoffecker had five assists to first from
his position.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-04

Oxford played at North East and defeated
the tailenders, the latter putting up loose
game in the field.
At North East RHE
Oxford 20 o 0 o 1 o 0 O-5 8 2
North East Q o o o 0 0-S o 8
atteries-McIntire and Thomas; Goodnow
and Dunlap.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-04

hereby announce myself as a candidate for
Judge of the Orphans Court, subject to the
decision of the Democratic Primary.
WIN. II. PATTEN.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-04

At Havre de Grace Elkton outplayed the
nome team and won rather easily. Rowland
pitched well and received good support.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-04
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.

SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY AUGUST s.
Rising Sun at Perryville.
Elk Mills at Aberdeen.
North East at Oxford.
Havre de Grace at Elkton
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-04

Elkton o O o O 2 2 O 2-711 .
Hare de Grace 0 0.2 o o o. 4 8
Batteries Rowland and Potts; Shippers,
Nichols and Santmyer.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-02-18
NEW BUILDINGS AT
DAM NEARLY READY

Elephant Butte, n NJ, Feb. 1S.-
Work is progressing rapidly on the
construction of the new office building
for the United States reclamation sery-
ice and also upon the cottages in which
the officials are to live. The cottages
are built of adobe, pebble dashed, and
plastered inside, have running hot and
cold water, baths and sewer connec-
ton
This section was favored with a driz-
cling rain for a short time yesterday
forenoon
W. NJ. Reed, district engineer, came
up from FL Paso yesterday on a short
tour of inspection
earle Vogel, chief clerk at Elephant
Butte. has been indisposed for a cou-
pie of days.
B. C. Broome former employee of
the United States reclamation service
at this place was here yesterday. Mr..
Broome has recently returned from
his home in the far east. He has Sc
cured the position of manager of the
San Mateo ranch. 80 miles from Albu-
querque, and left for that place yes
terday.
The steel gang Of the, Santa Fe rail-
road will probably finish laying steel
on the railroad into Elephant Butte to-
day, but trains will not be run for
some time
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-02-18

lips were united in marriage at the
Methodist church; Rev. Mr.. Decker Of
Floating. Their attendants were Miss
Grace Roberts and Harry Roberts.
Consulting engineer Grebe, of the
Copper Queen mines, was yesterday
taken home from the company hospital,
where he had undergone an operation
for appendicitis. Should no unfavorable
conditions arise. his physician believes
he viii be about his duties in short
time.
Fouryearold Clyde Carroll, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Carroll, died at the
Copper Queen hospital, following an
operation performed two weeks ago.
The remains of c. O. Hobbs were for
warded TO San Angelo, Tex, for inter
ment. Three sons and a daughter, all
residents Of Bisbee, survive Mr.. Hobbs
He was in his 18th year.
Mrs. VIM Luke. Of South Bisbee. is
seriously i'll with pneumonia
Mrs. Bassett Watkins. wife of city
marshal Watkins, is steadily improving
from an attack Of grip.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-02-18
GOLF, SHOOT AND
FLYING AT BISBEE
Sunday to Be a Field Day
With Aviation Big
Feature.

Bisbee, Ariz., Feb. 1s.-The golf
scheduled for Sunday afternoon at
Warren District Country club grounds.
has been changed for the morning, so
chat both teams may finish their games
end witness the aviation meet in the
afternoon. H. D. Mcvey, of the
Gun club, is arranging to bring the
Douglas Gun club to Warren in the
morning The members Of the Douglas
and Bisbee Gun clubs and the Douglas
and Bisbee golfers will swell the
crowd of spectators at the. aviation
meet to the number of 35 and a gen
eral good time is anticipated by these
enthusiasts.
A meeting OF the stockholders Of the
Calumet and Arizona and the Superior
and Pittsburg Mining companies was
held at Warren. Frank Hereford gen
eral counsel for the Calumet and Ari-
iona, was present from Tucson. While
general manager Greenway would not
give out any news regarding the pur-
pose of the meeting, it is the impress
sion that the two companies are con-
templating a merger.
Frank Thomas. Of Globe. formerly
reporter on the Globe Silver Belt and
son Of judge Hinson Thomas. has been
prefer in the city courts, succeeding
Joseph z. Maldonado. who is leaving
for Los Angeles.
The Y ". c. A board of directors
elected the following officers for 1911:
Mrs. c. S. Thompson president; Mrs
DR.. Miner vice president; Mrs. John
Logan, secretary, and Mrs. Judge Nor
ris High, treasurer.
Miss Lyle Roberts and Robert Phil
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-02-18

o'clock sale tonight. S. Schwartz Co.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-02-18

Local Office U. S. Weather Burea,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-02-18
BLAZING OIL WELL
RESISTS THE FIGHTERS
More Than 5O,OO0,O0O Feet of Gas
AfIame; Steam Is ExtinSuisher
Used.

Bakersfield, Cal, Feb. 1S.-Despite
the united force of steam from six 90
horse power boilers and powerful fire
chemicals the Honolulu Consolidateds
big gasser in the Buena Vista hills
still burns.
superintendent ]. A. Pollard stated
last night that he was lining up three
more 60 horse power boilers and would
use a more powerful charge of chem
icals at the next attempt which would
be made today. Monday night during
storm in the Buena Vista hills the
first attempt was made to put out the
fiery gasser. Mr.. Pollard states that
the attempt almost succeeded.
Owing to the intense heat given off
by the flames from $4,000 900 feet OF
burning gas the workmen cannot get
within $50 feet of the gasser.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-02-18
ADJUSTMENTS.
STRONGHEART. CRAWFORD.

''Strongheart" viii be the opening bill
of the new stock company at the Craw-
ford Sunday. This notable play is so
well known that it needs no introdue-
ton. Gilmor Brown. who came to FL
Paso at the head of his own company
two weeks ago, is in the leading role
in the new company. The prices are %,
80 and so cents.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-02-18
NO CLUE TO THEFT
OF ANGELUS SILVER

Thieves who Wednesday night burglar
lied the silver chests of the Angelus hotel
aud secured about $500 worth OF silver
ware and dishes, have seemingly made
their escape. City detectives have been
unable to find any clue. 1t is thought,
however, that the work was done by
Mexicans, who entered the basement of
the hotel through tine coal chute.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-02-18
TRAMP HURLS BRICK
INTO GOULD WINDOW

New York. N Y, Feb. 1s-Angered
when refused at the door, disheveled
tramp hurled a brick through one of
the library windows Of Miss Helen
Gould's Fifth avenue residence last
night Miss Gould was in an adjoining
room and was unhurt but Mrs. Edward
Scholes, standing near the window, was
struck squarely on the head and es-
capped serious injury only because of an
abundance Of hair.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-02-18
THE WEATHER
Forecast.

FUIeCaSL.
Saturday, Feb, Is, 1911.
FL Paso and vicinity: Generally cloudy
tonight; Sunday, unsettled weather.
New Mexico: Rain or snow tonight
and probably Sunday.
West Texas: Tonight generally
cloudy; colder in southeast portion. Sun
day unsettled weather; warmer in the
Panhandle.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-02-18
'aoLE oTSFNp sUNDAY

cole Olsen" that funny Swede, viii be
at the FL Paso theater Sunday and Mon
day. Ole and his quaint comedy have
made millions of Americans laugh and is
perennial delight to many audiences.
The prices will be % cents to ST.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-02-18

When her child is in danger a wo-
man will risk her life to protect it
No great act of heroism or risk of life
is necessary to protect a child from
Group Give Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy and all danger is avoided. For sale
by all dealers.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-02-18

SUNDAY DINNER.
TABLE D. HOTE, SLIGO.
6 p. vi. TO E p. Nj.
NEW SHELDON CAFE,
MUSIC.