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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-10-25
BRAIN REMAINS ACTIVE
EXPLANATION OF TfE WORKINGS
OF SoMNAMSULlSM.
Authenticated Cases Of Remarkable
Performances Are Many-One
Man Made Long Journey in
Safety While Asleep

Various stories are told Of acts COM
mitted by persons asleep, and, while
these bear all ear-marks of having
been done with both body and mind
active and awake, the performer, on
his awakening, is unconscious Of their
execution. We herewith give few Of
the most interesting and seemingly
incredible of these authenticated tales:
"a certain member of a foreign uni
versity, having devoted himself during
his waking hours to the composition
of some verses, which, however, he
had not been able to complete, seems
to have been honored with more sue.
cess in a visitation from his muse dur
ing his nocturnal slumbers; for the
following night he arose in his sleep,
finished his poetic performance, and
exulting in his success. returned again
contentedly to his couch, all in state
of Inconsistencies"
"a rope-maker in Germany often fell
asleep while at work. and either conttn-
ued his work in the proper way or use
lessly remade cordage already finished.
Sometimes when walking long dig
tances he would similarly be over
taken with sleep and go on safely,
avoiding horses and carriages and tim
Der lying in the road. On one occasion
he fell asleep just as he got on horse
back, yet he went on, rode through a
shallow river, allowed his horse to
drink, drew up his legs to prevent his
feet being wetted, passed through a
crowded market place, and arrived
safely at the house Of an acquaintance
His eyes were closed the whole time
and he awoke just after reaching the
house"
I'm the college where he was edu
Gated was a young seminarist who
habitually walked in his sleep, and
while in a state of somnambulism used
to sit down to his desk and compose
the most elegant sermons, scrupulous
ly erasing, effacing or interlining
whenever an incorrect expression fell
from his pen. Though his eyes were
apparently fixed upon the paper when
he wrote, 1t was clear that they exer
cised no optical functions, for he wrote
just as well when an Opaque substance
was interposed between them and the
sheet of paper. Sometimes an attempt
was made to remove the paper, in the
idea that he would write upon the
desk beneath. But 1t was observed
that he instantly discerned the change
and sought another sheet Of paper
as nearly as possible resembling the
former one.
cat other times blank sheet Of pa
per was substituted by the bystanders
for the one on which he had been writ
ing, In which case, on reading over, as
it were, his composition, he was sure
to place the correction suggested by
the perusal at precisely the same in
tervals they would have occurred in
the original sheet Of manuscript. This
young priest, moreover, was an able
musician, and was seen to compose
several pieces of music while in q
state of somnambulism, drawing the
lines of the music paper for the pur
pose with ruler and pen and ink
and filling the spaces with his notes
with the utmost precision, besides 6
careful adaptation of the words In
vocal pieces. The Dietetic and
Hygienic Gazette.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-10-25
Easy Road to Music.

my boy, Louie, is indolent," said
the musician, but l must say he is
smart
rs he going to follow in your foot
steps,"
mo. ! learned to play the clarinet
and I've got to march at least eight
miles every time there is parade.
Louie is learning the harp, so that
they will have to let him sit down.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-10-25
Doubtful Melody,

"a bird that can sing and won't
sing must be made to sing" said the
ready-made philosopher.
Yes replied the practical person,
'but anybdy who would be satisfied
with the result of that experiment
must have mighty poor ear for
music"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-10-25
Out of Fashion.

'T see where fluffy skirts saved a
girl from drowning in the Chicago
river recently. The old styles were
the best styles after ALL
Huh, she probably tried to drown
herself because she had to wear the
fiuffies."
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-10-25
AT a Distance.

"She certainly tries to obey her
mothers injunction not to let the
young men get too near"
why, l saw young man with his
arm around her last night"
II know, but she had faraway look
in her eyes"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-10-25
Dull.

WAS your awaiting meet a sue
cess?'
mo, not much of one. There
were only three accidents and no IA
talities."
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-10-25
VIII Soon Make Up.

Cincinnati woman declares she has
discovered a man without fault.
Wait till they've been married ten
years.-Milwaukee Sentinel
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-10-25

The fountain of beauty is the heart,
and every generous thought illustrates
the walls of your chamber.-Smiles.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-10-25
Too High.

There is nothing higher than a
king in a monarchical country"
What? Not even an ace?"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-10-25

airs. Wnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teethug, softens the gums, reduces infamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c a bottle.
Adv.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-10-25
Comoaratjve Luxury.

"My father has a horse and buggy"
Eyes, but my brother was run over
by an automobile
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-10-25

Doodo~c of this paper desiring to buy
NOdueiS anything advertised in its COL
umns should insist upon having what they
ask for, refusing all substitutes or limitations
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-10-25

The straight and narrow path does
mt look good to the rounder.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-10-25

CURES ITCHING SKIN DISEASES.
Coles Carbolisalve stops itching and makes
the skin smooth. All druggist. % and 5oc. Adv
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-10-25
It's Kind.

THE papers say carrots will make
one beautiful"
Huh! That's only yellow journal
ism"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-10-25

Blessings often come disguised, but
the wolf at your door never does.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-04

Five modern brick flats with the corner on Pleasant street known as the French Flats all rented Tis property originally to build $19O0O t is 10 cated right in the heart of the city and will in val
 e each day. just two blocks from the Rock Island Depot Three blocks from the Iron Mountain Depot It will in value every day and will not only prove an investment
 from rental basis but the natural increase i'll value will
 be more than rents. We will make you price of prac tcay 50 per cent of actual value This property must be sold at
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-04

Four modern five cottages with bath at 521 523 525 529 Prospect Ave These homes rebuilt and good The neighborhood is of the finest i'll the city Houses built with large basement for stor age For clerk doctor whose business is in the city they ideal We will make terms these houses that purchaser can buy them basis of retail pay
 nents These houses all in good condition. Prices from S2,560 to S2 $50 each
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-04

Two blocks from Central Ave. just off St. Louis Ave- lot 150x2l0 with eight house that could not be rebuilt for the price asking for the whole property, This property would make ideal home for family who likes city and country life combined. This property will make full lots 50x150 worth $500 each l. is high and dry above city level. Has good we'll of water This property acquired in trade and must be sold Terms be arranged Price $2,000,
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-04

4 Prospect Ave. home of ten and bath, furnace heat be turned into two complete apartments Lot 60 250 terraced and concrete walks all around within three blocks of Central Ave. The whole city in full view o the front porch This house could hardly be rebuilt for the price we are asking the adjoining lot without improvements sold Tor $3500 four years ago. This is real bargain at the price asked of $7000 Terms be arranged
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-04

No. 15 Henderson Ave, lot 50x140 five cottage and bath with barn This house has been entirely rebuilt around the property One of the nic est little homes in the city. Within two blocks of Oak lawn school house Has city water and gas main be- ing laid and in thirty days will have natural gas. We sell this property of $200 cash balance at the rate of $15 per month Sale price $1,200.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-04

Corner Pleasant and Grove St., lot 132x200x97-On which is ten house and three cottage The improvements worth at low calculation $7 000 Lot $4,000-ths property of the best residence properties in the city and is an ideal spot hotel itarium The have lived it for years but must sell on account of leaving the city The sale price is $8500
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-04
SUBURBAN HOMES

A farm of twenty and one half miles from city on Gardner Ferry Road in fine neghborhood fine mod six cottage with furnace heat this house cost to build $2500 Barn and out houses all of land cleared orchard of two hundred bearing fruit trees Land highly fertzed of the finest country home proper
 ties, close to the city, Price $4,500. T
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-04

A modern five cottage with bath on Grand Ave- two blocks from Central Lot 50xl5O in good neighbor hood This property win grow in value every day as Grand Ave- will some day be the boulevard of the city,
 This house is in good condition Never vacant. We rot give you the number does not want disturb the tenant unless sale is made price S23Oo
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-04

Corner in Fardale lot 25ox140, a ten cottage modern in every respect this house and barn erect ed at cost of $7500-property cost $2500. There l50 bearing fruit trees the property. Owners have left the city for good This is bargain and will make anyone in the market an ideal home Sale price $4,250.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-04

Sixteen acres Pleasant Valley Road, and a half miles from the city. Improvements consist of a four house. large barn enough to house six eight and large storage room for feed This would make an ideal chicken and truck garden farm. A real bar gain at $1 ,500. |.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-04

house that could not be rebuilt today for S3000 Beautiful lawn small orchard in back yard with in two blocks of Oalawn school house. of the swell
 est homes in the city, this is real bargain, the had to close to his business and must sel making for the next ten days the bargain price of $2,750
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-04

1912 Central Avenue lot 50x50, eight house, rroern of the finest neighborhoods in the city, lot drains perfectly and is high above the street level This home is ot the real bargains in real estate if in the market for home If you are interested, price and terms win be furnished application.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-04

farm of forty four acres on Malvern Road mile from city limits this side of the country club and golf links All in cultivation. six room house and all necessary out houses This bargain you can have city lights and natural gas at a small expense. Bargain price $500O.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-04

Twenty two acres mile farm end of Central Ave car hne with modern six dwelling, orchard light plant, everything modern. home with city convenien and country environments This will be in the city in from five to ten years Price 5000.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-04

h Morris Bedding addition, corner Alcorn and Sel ma Ave, lot 50 l50 with five cottage, city water the lot This house can be made fine home for working man, will make terms purchase price of S1,350
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-04

Six acres in fine condition al modern improvements, six cottage just half mile from car line Central Ave- of the incest small places around Hot Springs, an ideal spot. Price $3,00O
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-04

i four house, lot 50x150 adjoining the above on Alcorn Ave We will make very reasonable terms this property, price $l,250
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-04

Mo- 21 Henderson Ave. lot 70 40 a modern two sto- " six house with bath fire places electric fixtures
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-04

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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-03-01
CAN SCIENCE
HEALERS HEAL
FOR MONEY?
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from OnlteO HreSS.J
New York, March when the trial
of Willis Vernon Cole, the Christian
Scientist, accused of violating the
state medical law was resumed, TO-
day. Samuel Untemeyer, his attorney.
was Joined by Former Judge henry
T. Easterbrook, and Clifford y. smith,
first reader of the mother churcn at
Boston. who will assist in the defense
Prominent membLrs of the cnurcn
from Boston. Pittsburg, Cleveland
Chica go, San Francisco and Los
Angeles were also present and 1t was
expected some of them at least Wou-d
be called as witnesses for the defense
should it be deemed necessary to get
the church doctrines into the record
which will eventually be passed on py
the supreme court Of the united
States.
After the jury had been sworn AS
sistant District Attorney Nott. In
charge of the prosecution. opened for
the people He first denied that the
prosecution was instigated by the
county medical society and then said:
THE time has come when 1t must
be decided whether Christian Science
healers are within their rights IN
practicing healing for pay. If they
are. then we should know it so that
the police can know how to act. II
hey are not, then they want to know
it so that they may apply to the ieg-
islature for relief legislation"
The facts are admitted by the de-
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-03-01
FAX PROPOSED ON
ALL FEMALE CATS {.
IN new JERSEY

Trenton, N. J., March In sup
port of Rudyard Kipling's maxim
that the female of the species IL more
deadly than the male, Assem- blyman
Bresinger of Hudson county yester-
day appropriated half an hour of the
Assembly's time to discuss the mo-
mentous question of whether all fe-
male cats should be taxed 81 q head
The Assembiyman said of course he
realized it would be incumbent on
the owners rather than the cats them
selves to pay the tax. There were
various manifesto tons of feline life,
in the shape of cat-calls and pro-
longed "me-e-ouws," from his fellow
members in the course of Assembly
man Bresinger's speech.
"Mr. Speaker" shouted Assembly
man Radcliffe of Passaic after Bres-
inger's imprisoned speech against
tabbies was at an end IT protest
against this measure on the ground
that it amounts to a State tax on old
maids. and as such is demonstrations
al, being class legislation. The pro-
verbal pussy always is the proverbial
companion of the proverbial old maid
Anyway, I contend the gentleman
from Hudson county has not demon
strated to the satisfaction of this body
why we should be so ungallant as to
tax only cats of the feminine gender
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-03-01
Are laps Trying
To Buy Waterbury
Brass Factory
Waterbury Business Men Star
tied by Statement of Leading
Citizen That Brass Co is
Wanted by Orientals
Especial to The Farmer.)

Waterbury, March THAT a Japan
csc syndicate desires to buy the Ran
dolph- Cowles Co.. a hinge brass con-
Germ. making tubing and large plates
such as the United States uses on its
warshfps, is a story with much foun-
dation that has startled the manufa,c-
turers of this city.
Addressing Franklin H. Taylor, the
representatives of the Randolph
Gloves Manufacturing Co., at the
meeting of the Alderman, D. T. Tier
ney made the following statement,
which to the minds of the majority
present was an enigma:
eff that foreign syndicate buys UP
your p ant then we would be dealing
| with foreigners instead of neigh bors.
like you and Mr. Miller. We would
rather deal with you than with the
Japs."
In reply to Mr.. Tierney, Mr.. Taylor
said:
THAT is the first have heard about
any Japs.''
If the reference to Japs by Mr. Tier
ney was not surprise to the factory
| representative, Mr.. Taylor qualified as
| a good actor, and the incident was for
/ gotten, temporarily.
| That a man Of Mr.. Tierney's reputa-
ton, fami lar through long associatior
with municipal interests, should make
a seemingly ldfOt'c sta ement, was G
l. point hard to understand by the speak
ers friends and acquaintances pres.
| ent. It appears, however, that the rea
estate dealer had an underlying mean.
! ing which was over the heads of all
except Mr.. Taylor, the man whom he
was addressing.
When interviewed at his office yes
terday afternoon Mr.. Tierney was reti-
cent about the matter. He acknowl-
edged that he had made the statement
publicly and added that he was too
old a man to be saying things for the
pleasure of hearing himself talk. II
appears that the possibility of having
a settlement of japanese for neighbors
was accepted as cause for alarm by
Mr.. Tierney, and he admitted that he
| must have surprised the Randolph
Cloves Co. officials, although it was
covered up admirably.
1t is understood, however, that g
delegation of Japs, accompanied by
legal lieutenants and manufacturing
authorities from New York, visited the
| factory of the Randolph Gloves Co
| several months ago and wanted tC
| look over the plant as prospective pur-
chasers. Although the name of a
Japanese syndicate was given, the ru-
| NOR is said to be we'll founded that
the visitors represented the Japa nese
government. Their aim, it is said, is
to transfer the business to Japan.
! The committee of investigation ia
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-03-01
OBITUARY

The funeral of Mrs. Jane Hughes
was held this morning from her home.
So Worth street at $3.50 and from st.
Augustine's church at o'clock
where Rev. Father McElroy was
celebrant of a solemn high mass of
requiem, with Father Kennedy as
deacon and Father Murphy as sub
deacon During the service the
quartette rendered several appropriate
hymns. The edifice was filled with
sorrowing relatives and friends and
the disp'a of floral tributes was un-
usually large and very beautiful. The
pallbearers were William Brennan,
George Kane, Thomas Riley. Edward
Hamilton, Frank Brady and William
Stapleton. Rev. Father Kennedy read
the committal service at the grave in
ST. Michaels cemetery, where the in
torment took place.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-03-01

miliarized itself with the standing of
the factory. it is claimed, and was
given access to the company's books.
Subsequent conferences were held in
New York, when representatives of
the Randolph-Clowes Co. met at one
OF the most fashionable club houses
with the Japs
The statement that the price was
not objected to indicates the fact that
the factory officials were In a recipient
mood, or else the prospective buyers
were on singularly important mis-
sion. That the deal did not go
through. according to the information
at hand, was because of the fact that
another element. said to be the Unit
ed States government, was interested
in the manufacture of certain articles,
and the Japs wanted the factory with
out the obstruction Of certain pre-
ernpted rights.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-03-01
Detective Can't
Recover For Work
Judge Scott of Common Pleas
Court Decides Against
Fred M. Halves

Alleging that the Detective Fred M.
Halves Of this city cid not get the re-.
Joseph Gold Of Hartford, refused to
pay Halves for the sleuthing. Judge
Scott of the court of common pleas
has upheld Gold in a decision hand
ed down today in the suit brought by
Halves against Gold for $500. The
court finds in favor of Gold to recov-
Err costs.
Halves alleged that he was hired
at the rate Of IS day to get evidence
in divorce action Gold contemplate
ed bringing. Halves said he perform
ed services worth s122.a3, but was
never paid. Gold refused to pay on
the ground that the services were nc /.
completed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-03-01
SALOON MAN WAS
BADLY SCARED
BY A NAIL FILE

more deadly than an innocent nail
file, August H. Meyer, a we'll known
barber, was arrested last night on
complaint Of Albert Norg, who keeps
a saloon on Bank street, near the cor
ner of Main.
Meyer and Borg had an alteration.
Meyer put his hand into his hip pos
ket and cut his finger on the nail
file. When Borg saw the blood, he
supposed that Meyer had a razor in
his pocket, and became frightened
badly and yelled for the police, to
whom he insisted that Meyer had at.
tempted to shoot him.
In the city court this morning Mey-
er's bail was reduced to SIS and the
case was continued until March 18th,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-03-01
SOCIALIST FORM STOCK
COMPANY TO PUBLISH
NEWSPAPER AND LEAFLET

Papers Of Incorporation of the Co.
operative Publishing company of
Bridgeport, have been filed in Hart
ford. The new concern, a Socialist
enterprise, is to publish a paper and
edo general printing business"
The company will start with paid
in capital of $1,000 out Of a possible
capital of $4,000 and stock will he
sold at $25 a share. The incorporat tor 3
are Alderman Frederick Cederholm,
Charles Lang, Charles Chalkin, George
J. Bowen and Sidney Smith. Incor-
poration papers were drawn by Attor-
ney Ernest Berger.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-03-01
CREDIT.
TAXPAYERS IMPROVEMENT
SOCIETY HAS MASQUERADE
Especial to The Farmer.)

Stratfcrd. March 1.-The Taxpayers
Improvement society of Stratford held
a masquerade ball last night that was
very largely attended and successful.
ALI present reported a good time and
compnmented the committee of ar
Engagements for it's excellent work.
Four handsome prizes were award
ed. as follows: Most comical costume,
gentleman,-Mr. GuStavson; lady, Mrs
Denton; handsOmest costume, gentle
man. Mr.. F. L. Jennings, lady, Miss
Tint. Denison's orchestra furnished
the music for the occasion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-03-01
The Right Story
But Wrong Author
Frederick E. Owens Now Gets
Credit For Writing "How
the Race Was Run"

The right story but the wrong au-
thor. This Is the situation in which
that interesting High school publioa-
ton, The Criterion found itself. How
the Race Was Won'' was awarded
second prize FOR merit. but the au-
thorship was attributed to William
Connolly, whereas the author actually
was Frederick E. Owens, 17S Hough
avenue, a bright young man Of liter
airy promise. Principal Simonds rectf-
fed the mistake today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-03-01
Leaves Her All
To Woman Friend
Mrs. Lowe Remembers
Woman Who Befriended
Her During Declining
Years.

BY the will of the late Grace Lowe
widow of Thomas Lowe. formerly iden-
titled with the management Of the
Staffordshire house, this city, her en-
tire estate consisting of cash amount
ing to something over $1,000 is be-
queathed to Ann Elizabeth Parrot, a
close friend with whom she made her
home, following the decease of her
husband. Mrs. PARROT was very kind
to her during the closing years of her
life.
The will Of Mrs Lowe was admit.
ted to probate today by Judge Hal
len. Attorney John J. Phelan rep
resented the interests Of the estate.