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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-01
THE NEW LYRIC

It is a pleasure to record what pop ularity the Frank Carpenter stock company, now playing at the new Lyric theatre, has attained during it's absolutely unknown, the company has Jumped into instantaneous favor. Manager Isham, in selecting this orga- nization to open his new theatre, ex- ercised excellent judgment.
 Pierre of the Plains the play which is under presentation this week, is one of the strongest offering the company has given us thus far, and 1t has 1eaped into instant favor. Miss Cleveland, the clever star of the com sion in the character of Jen Galbraith and ha sadded much to the popularity she has already enjoyed.
 For today's matinee, every seat in ing of the doors, and still large mum Der availed themselves of the privi- lege of standing, rather than miss the excellent performance. Another, and the last matinee of the week, will be given Saturday, and it is likely that at that time there will be an other record attendance. The matinees at the Lyric are very much in favor, and are one of the strong factors in the weeks success. Seats should be nees, for they are certain to be crowd ed to the limit of the theatres accom- modations.
 Next week another splendid treat liam H. Cranes remarkable comedy success, Father and the Boys. This play was secured only by the pay ment of a big royalty. There will be the usual matinees, Tuesday. Thurs day and Saturday. and notwithstand- ing the Lyric schedule of prices will obtain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-01
WORLDS GREATEST BANJoIsT.
MT. Alfred A. F'arIand at Warner Hal
 Feb. 6.
amazing than KubeIfk.''

More amazing than KubeIik."
 More marvellous than Paderewski.'' g
 More enjoyable than Ysaye."
 "Peop'e are willing to believe in mir acles when they hear Farland.'
 The above are a few of the many hundreds of criticisms of MT Far lands playing from people who were prejudiced against the banjo until they heard Farland. He is positively the most wonderful and interesting artist musician appearing before the public today, barring none. MT. Farland will be heard here at Warner hall, on Tuesday; Feb. 6, under the auspices of the well known and thor oughly up-to-dGte KimbaH Mandolin Club, which has been so well received during the past two seasons and whose playing will be a surprise to those who have never heard a real mandolin orchestra. All who atterd this recital are guaranteed one of the most enjoyable evenings entertain ment of their lives. Tickets may be procured from the well known music house of M. Steinert's Sons Co, Main Etreets
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-01
DROWNED IN WHEEL PIT.

Southington, Feb. 1-The dead body of Patrick Riley, an employe of a To- cal factory, was found floating in the water wheel pit yesterday afternoon. The manner of his death has not been determined. It was his duty to oil the shafting during the noon hour, and it is supposed that whie at work he may have fallen and been stunned so that he drowned in the pit. Had he been conscious when he struck the water it is not believed he could have been drowned, as the amount of wa ter there Is not large.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-01
ASK CONGRESS TO
 PROBE CHARGES OF
 RAILROAD STRIKERS
Especial from United Press)

Washington, Feb. 1.-Congression- J investigation of charges by striking nachinists on the Hartman lines, hat inefficient repairs on locomotives md cars by strikebreak kers have cauS- d loss of life and property and de- ny of the malls, was proposed in q esolution introduced in the House, oday. by Representative Berger. The measure requires specific inVestiga- Jon of the charge that, although ware that they cannot efficiently ,perare their lines under present con titions'' the railroads are >efuSing to reat with the strikers flor purely peculative and stock exchanging Sa&aAAAz''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-01
U. s. TROOPS IN TEXAS
 ABLE TO PROTECT AMERICANS

Washington, Feb. 1-whiIe the War department, today, watched de- Velopments in the Juarez uprising, General Wood stated that the United States troops now in Texas were am ply able to protect American interests at Fl PaSo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-01
ARE EXPRESS COMPANIES
 AT MERCY OF RAILROADS?
Special from United Press. )

Washington, Feb. That the rail- companies almost all of the profits of their business, by forcing the com panies to pay an ever increasing rate for transportation, was the charge made, today at the Interstate Com merce Commission hearing.
 Statistics secured by Commission experts, barring the express business for the first time. were cited by wit nesses to show that the grip of the railroads on the express companies is so firm that at present express com their present business but from the income earned by their huge invest ments in railroad securities. These investments were made in the palmy days of the express business. The re- port lists over 101 GOO GOO of such ex- press company holdings and includes a table showing thousands of express company shares owned or held in trust for railroads or their officials
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-01
FEARED BLINDNESS.
And Iowa Clergyman and Methodist Editor Tries to End Life With
 Razor.

Iowa City. la, Feb. The Rev H. H. Fairall, editor of the Iowa Meth odist, a monthly publication, and founder of the Clear Lake Methodist Conference, attempted suicide here yesterday His injuries probably will prove fatal. pr. Fairau Slashed his throat with a razor Three weeks ago the minister was attacked by an af- fIiction of the eyes, threatening biind- neS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-01
Foley Kidney Pills

TONIC IN ACTION QUICK IN REsULTs
 Give prompt relief from BACKACHE. KIDNEY and BLADDER TROUBLE RHEUMATISM, CONGESTION of the KIDNEYS, INFLAMMATION of the BLADDER and all annoying URINARY IRREGULARITIES. A positive boon tc MIDDLE AGED and ELDERLY PEOPLE and for WOMEN.
 HAVE HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION
 B. A Davis, 627 Washington St., Connersville Ind. is in his S5th year. He writes us: T hay lately suffered much from my kidne' and blRd der thad severe backache and my kidney actioI was too frequent, causing me to lose much slee- at night, and in my bladder there was constan pain. I took Foley Kidney Pills for some time and am now free of all trouble and again able tC De up and around. Foley Kidney Pills have ID, highest recommendation"
 r, F. CURTIS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-01

a Chicago-Declaring that she dare not write home for money, Countess Predosa, 40, of Turin, Ita'y, has ap- pealed to the county court for item porary financial assistance"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-01

Mcconnell & Simpson, now at Polls, say the Hotel Atlas is twenty years ahead of the times here.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-28
DECIDE YOURSELF.
The Opportunity Is Here, Backed by
Lakeland Testimony.

Don't take our word for it.
Dent depend on a strangers state
ment.
Read Lakeland endorsement.
Read the statements OF Lakeland
eltizens.
And decide for yourself.
Here is one ease Of it:
T. G. l.adcs, L. Oak St. Lakeland,
Fla, says: II can strongly recoM~
mend Doan's Kidney Pills. for
l;now that they act just as rcprcscnl
cd. procured a supply about tive
years ago when was suffering from
lame and aching back and troub'a
with the kidney secretiOns. This REV.
cdy brought me prompt relief aid
whenever l have taken it since the
it has acted effectively. do ny
Hesitate to advise anyone afflicted
with kidney trouble to give Doan 5
Kidney Pills trial"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Fostcr-Millburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the Unit
ed States.
Remember the name-Doan' 5 and
take no other
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-28

PHI .rt.,iis '".y be interested to
k, t..I 'err i'll good ishing in
II, - CAL H. i,r..est ". Cur
rs u, s.eiTaa, 10 has practiced
ii C!il4@, made a special
,....s he Aal,s found there and in
4. . n book aays hat he found 43
Nari ;ios. twice as many as can be
foul.l in the British isles. The fisher.
men are taxed a fifth of the value Of
thu isl. caught, the revenue going
par to tho sultan and partly 10 a
,asA. in Dar!as. us.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-28
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

An election will be held at the
usual voting place in Lakeland, Fla.
on November 10Th, 1912, for the
purpose of electing mayor and
three councilmcn. Said election to
he conducted according to the re-
vised ordinances of Lakeland.
S. l.. A. CLONTS,
Mayor of Lakeland
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-28
Where the Oeviitry Begins.

All the deviltry between the sexes
begins at their separation They're
foreigners when they meet, and their
alliances are not always binding. The
chief object in life. if happiness be the
aim. and the growing better than we
are. is to teach men and women how
to be one; for II they're not. then each
is morsnl for the other to prey up
on" George Meredith.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-28
Birds Nest in Human Skull.

\ bird hes built its nest in human
skull lying in a vault beneath a church
at Ecth"eil Nor'hamptons!lire. Eng
Ian, tapartiN liz bid entered the
van iliorg.l The yentlator and after
selecting he largest Uranium among
the 'a"4 q s'.uMs on the shelves pro-
ce,,.c;! 10 enlarge hole. which had
probably been made originally by a
battleaX.-New York Sun.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-28
CLOTHING AEr ~ANEn * VIE Is
MD IN THEIR DOLLS = DER
last-tiie Baby.

Should there be a baby in the fam
lily he or she is not forgotten. but
pays IS per cent. under the guise of
infants food" His coffin pays IS
per cent. and the hearse IS; flowers
for the grave. Is per cent. while the
Bible and the hymn books used az
the burial are taxed IS per cent
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-28
High TARIFF VS..
YOUR P0CKETB0Ok
"Protection" That Increases
Price Of Everything You
Purchase.
TAXES you HAVE TO PAY
No Escape From, Extcrtion of Repub.
TAXES YOU HAVE TO PAY
No Escape From Extcrtion of Repub.
icar Tariff Law in Any Corner Of
the Household or the Farm.

taxation in force as result of the Re
publican party's violation in 1909 Of
its pledge to revise the tariff down.
ward and of President Taft's vetoes,
when Democrats did reduce these du.
ties.
Does the consumer wonder why the
cost Of living Is high
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-28

zine street, Opposite tre,4n u,
WE WILL MAIL YOU :,
for each set OF old False \ =
Us: Highest prices paid .o- d
Gold. Silver, old WatcAas p
''ewelry and Precious stoi4,
Morey Sent By Return Mai
Phila. Smelling & Refnino 3.
ESTABLISHED 90 YEARS w.
sss Chestnut st., Philadelphia. P,
TO DENTISTS
We VIII buy your G ,
Cold Scrap, and Plat;nl N H.,
est prices paid.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-02-23
Civil service In Anans.

A novel method OF identifying the
work Of candidates 10 employed In civil
service examinations In Anam. The
examination itself somewhat resembles
similar examinations In China. Each
student squats In his little hut while
be works at the tests provided to show
his literary taste and intelligence. The
subject during the last examinations
was the teachings Of Confucius. and
the candidates prepared moral essays
or commentaries The examination
lasts nfty hours. At the end OF the
days work each candidate. when pre-
pairing bis papers for handing in, tears
and retains little piece from the first
sheet When the best competitions
have been selected the candidates hav-
ing tho pieces that ct the torn places
are declared winners in the coEnpeti-
ton. Chicago Record Herald.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-02-23

Every great race horse II mn6lttf4
nas his special toilet case. marked with
his name and provided With . special
lock. mach animal has his own i1asitis.
pans and pals for the toilet, bis 1s91-
ang utsnails, brushes and combs.
A race horse has many sets OF towels
oe various grades and has blankets Of
various weights for all weathers. These
ere marked and numbered and are
kept beautifully clean and well aired.
The belongings Of the horse are carried
about IN his toilet case when travel
ing.
Besides all this luxury every great
horse nowadays must have jewel
case, and with age and success the
collection frequently becomes very
valuable. In the casket. which 3 q
compartment Of the boz. are kept the
various trinkets presented By admirers.
These consist largely Of articles Of
wear, such as brides finished in silver
ana gold. silver chained ana mounted
halters. and combs and brushes mount
ed in handsome style LOndon Tit
Bits.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-02-23
Mecapbones Il on.

Robert Henri. the wen known paint
er. was discussing In New York q very
mediocre ''old master for which q
Chicago promoter had paid an exorbi-
tant sum.
sThe man Is content with his bar
gain" said Mr.. Henri I'm sure Of
that 10 a millionaire Of that type.
Jon know. an old master IL merely
q megaphone for his money to talk
through. - Exchange
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-02-23
He Won't Limp Nov.

No more limping for Tom Moore
of Cochran, Ga. al had bad
sore on my instep that nothing
seemed to help till / used Buck
lens Arnica Ealve,'' he writes,
"bnt this wonderful healer soon
cured me.'' Heals old, running
sores, nncers. boils, burns. cuts,
bruises, eczema or piles. Try it.
Only 20 cents ct ali r. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-02-23
Awful sick.

Tommy's Uncle Hello. Tommy! I
hear you've been sick Was It very
had7 Tommy-Awfnl. wasn't sick
enough to stay home from school;
Philadelphia Record
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-02-23
The Daily American
ONLY ONE DOLLAR A YEAR
six Months. 20 Cents.

THE TwICE-A wEE< AMERICAN is pub
lished IN two issues. Tuesday and Friday mon-
in&D, with the news Of the week in compact
Fespnndenee. entertaining romanees. good poetry.
local matters Of general interest and fresh mis-
cellauy suitable Tor the home circle. A carefully
liable Financial and Market Report are special
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-02-23
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

A bill changing the name of the Mary
land Agricultural College to the Maryland
State College Of Agriculture and Engi-
neering was introduced in the House Of
Delegates last last week by Delegate
whitley, Of Prince Georges county
The State Wide Compulsory Education
Law introduced by Elmer J. Cook, Of Bal.
timore county. has been reported favor
ably by the Education Committee with .
few minor amendments and placed on lis
secoud reading II Is believed that il
viii pass the house without opposition.
A hearing on the Presidential Direct
Primary Election bill will take place be-
fore the Elections Committee of the two
horses next Wednesday at three O'Clock.
Arguments will be made In favor Of the
bill BY Gen. Isaac Lobe Ssraus and Mr..
william Cabell Bruce. II is also expect-
ed that ex-Governor Crothers. Senator A.
P. German, Attorney. General Poe and
Mr.. William L. Marbury will also make
speeches for the bill.
Invitations have1bee, sent to Governor
Judson Harmon. Of Ohio; Governor
Woodrow Wilson, of New Jersey; Speaker
CLARK, Of Missouri, and Representative
Oscar w. Underwood. of AIabama, 10
visit Annapolis and address the Legis-
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-02-23
WASHINGTON LETTER.


The money trnst investigation in to be.
turned into bowling farce for the people
and final triumph for the money oilgarchy
by Chairman Pnjo and bis friends Of the
banking and currency committee.
With the aid Of Hardwik, Of Georgia.
uho investigated che sugar .rust with
the result that the Republican reactions
aries can afford TO sign his findings;
Garrett. Of Tennessee; pom, Of North
Carolina. and Denver, Of Ohio. the bank
ing and currency committee and its
hackers were able on Thursday 10 vote
down Chairman Henry, Of the rules
committee. end report ont the Pujo res
olution.
Already Democrats have seen through
the Pujo resolution, aud Chairman Henry
isurged to again make eight on The
subject for sincere investigation.
Tory Republicans do not want the
money trust investigated any more than
does Floor Leader Underwood. but they
are figuring now on offering the Henry
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vole for the previous question, and there
BY shut off amendments to the Pnjo|
resolution. Under it embarrassing ques.
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Maj.Gen. Fred c. Aiusworth, aiiusant
general Of the army, was stripped of his
Office ON Thursday BY order 81 Presiden,
Taft and will appear before q court
martial ON charges said to embrace con.
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heated exchange on the floor az The
House.
In . starslingiy frank note % the State
Department Senior Pedro Mel Ospinas
Colombian Minister TO the United States.
'nggests that the proposed visit OF Score
larry OF State Knox to Colombia during
ais Caribbean trip - inopportnne.
His reason for systematically rebufing
he Secretary is thatith United States re-
|nses 70 arbitrate the interpretation Of the
treaty Of 1896 Colombia contends that
he American policy at the time Panama
'eceded violated that treaty. The Colon.
biau Minister declares that for three /
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-02-23

Titles or honor add not to his worth
who II an honor to his title. Ford
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-02-23

The present week will open the real
contest for the Republican uominaiion
for President On Wednesday former
President Roosevelt viii address the
Ohio lsiitusionsl Convention 81 colnn.
eus. laying down declaration Of his
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-02-23

The Board Of Public Works ON Friday
elected John P. O'Malley, Of Howard
county, State Auditor. TO fill the place Of
the late George r. Ash. of Cecil county.
The salary Of the Office Is $1,000 per
year. with $500 additional for travelling
expenses.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-02-23

Seuator Crothers has introduced bill
to regulate telephone rates IN Cecil Coun-
y. making the rate SI.So per month for
residences aud s.. 50 for business Offices.
and doing away with the .'zone" feature.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-02-23

Senator Crothers has introduced bill
20 provide for the use Of road drags on
Cecil County highways, and the bill has
been favorably reported.
Evening star., 1912-11-24

der has happened, Jem? And what did Joe Bronson
mean talkin to that way?"
S1rnan Bronson, staring seaWard ouS of the window,
swung round with quickdrawn breath and took
step toward him. But Casco intervenedN
at amt time for that, Joe the keeper said. Il
know you wasn't in this NIindora job, Shark, that
wrecked ship and disabled half my If thought
you knew anything about them hungup lights 7 The
big life Captain heaved his great shoulders stretching
out his one sound in "By the eterrql-"
Gascoigne took step farther into the room, where
everyone around him inn1ical. A sudden light
broke upon him. "You to say, Jem Casco, that
the N1indora fetched in?
"Bv living lighs-by false, lying channel lights, hung
up this red painted coast, that half mile eff the
inlet an put the rocks when tried to clay off
it who struck in savagely taking the words from
Casco's mouth. "That, and ships riding lights,
where there wasn't ship anchored!' The little ship
master swung his hands high, with sort OF scream
Heaven the Mystic Belle if them beach devils put
up game her-with my missus and the pore
little kiddy aboard
SHARK GASCOIGNE stood like frozen man,
inginto messroom where every other man scowled
back murder at him. All his beachcombng experience
piled in on him. He had straight, putting
ship saorman life in jeopardy; but how about the
others of his profession, about the gang probably
down shore waiting like wolves for helpless preyo
All the subtle influences that had been working in him
since he left the ivy cottage burst forth in passionate
protest he realized his real standing with these heroes
of the beach,-men who willingly gave their lives for
nothing nearly nothing ungrateful Govern
men could secure them for at cost OF keeping their
bodies and souls together. Still, they willing gave
while he looted!
"'Fore God" he cried, "Jem Casco, l don't know
the first thing about this job! You know l away
in York You know l wouldn't take hand in such
devils job if that N1indora loaded to her Pmsolls
with gold brick I'm wrecker; but don't go in for
man-killin' an shipwreckin, ar,
He stopped choking The life savers looked down
moodily. Big Casco turned away with hopeless ges-
Only the little gray shpmaster stared at him with
a dawning eagerness his worn face. Suddenly he
sprang up, catching the big beachcomber by the
"If you re of them, you won't let em hurt the
Mystic Belle, will YEP" he pleaded. @My mssus an
my little kddy's aboard O her. Most like she'll make
port tonight. It's rousing again Think O the poor
little kiddy out there in the dark" The little man
broke down sobbng.
From the life muttered oahs supplemented the
hysterical appeal. Some of the turned groan
ing, and Casco erked carbine from the wall examining
the mechanism with unnecessary The cold shame
sweaknes that engenders reprisal in the air.
Standing the doorway, Gascoigne felt it, and drew
thick breath. He had done nothing but if Casco had
trained the carbne him then and there he would have
thought it but justice He beachcomber; that is
to say, of those who broke down man manhood
parasite industry, enemy to these men who
held duty above gan above interest, above life itself