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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-03
A Hero In a Lighthouse

For years j S Donahue. So
Haven, Mich, civil war captain,
AS lighthouse keeper, averted
awful wrecks, but queer fact il,
he might have been a wreck, him
self, If Electric Bitters had not pre-
vented 'sThey cnred me Of kidney
froul,le and chills," be writes.
after / had taken other SO called
cures for years, without benefit
and they also improved my sight
Now, at seventy, / am feeling fine .
For dyspepsia, indigestion, all
stomach, liver and kidney troubles,
they're without equal Try them
Only Boots. at Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-03

The parcels post system. which was put
10 operation 90 January BY the United
States Government. marks a notable vic
tory Of the people over the express com.
panies. which have been allowed to prac-
tice extoytion at will Tor years It was
the greed and short. sighted policy Of
these express companies In persisting
10 charging outrageous prices for the
transportation Of packages and in fght-
ing parcels post bills in Congress BY
every crooked means that could De EN-.
pIoyed. that made the people so deer
mined to put the system in force, aud i,
has gone into effect only after a bittei
struggle that has extended over years
While the present law is experimental
and no doubt viii develop many a fects
II win without doubt serve as 40 enter
ing wedge TO pry the package carrying
business from The grip Of lhs express
companies, which deserve 10 be put on
Of business. because of practice of ex
ploisation BY charges that are 10 no wis.
fair Of iustifiabIe. and amount 10 littls
short Of deliberate robbery
just what methods the express com
panies will adopt TO meet the competition
have moi been made public. out ii i.
stated they have planned wholesale re
dnclion 10 rates on packages Of smal
weight.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-03
Curious Scientific Prediction.

0NIl0OS 0St9u&tttC GtSQtCtb0Us
Every one IN familiar with the story
often told or the great naturalist iii
vier to the effect that. given single
bone. he could reconstruct the animal
to which-it belonged. That il some
what similar law Of organization runs
through the various species that form
families In the animal world is indi-
Gated by quaint case Of scientific
prediction to which attention has again
lately been called. 1t appears that En-
renberg when engaged in study Of
the minute animals called diatoms
found that many species were distin-
guished by the number Of rays they
possessed. In the series of specimens
that he had. however. be could find
none having. respectively, twenty-sev-
en-. twenty-nine. thirty. thirty-one. thir-
ty-seven. thirty-nine. forty-one. forty
two. forty-four. forty-five. fortylsix.
forty-eight and forty-nine rays. Still.
he predicted that the missing species
would some day turn up. This pre-
diction has already been verified. for
ten Sof them have since been diseov.
cred, leaving only three to be account
ed for. Chicago Record Herald
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-03
IN. carIous orappIs Plant.


Plants have varied and Ingenious
ways OF scattering their seed Some
with wings like those Of tiny aero
planes are blown By the wind; some
are thrown out Of the seed pods by ex
plosions: others, BY means Of hooks.
attach themselves to passing animals
and are carried long distances. OF this
last class Is the fruit Of the gourdlike
grapple plant that grows in the deserts
OF the Transvaal and Orange river col
ony. From the hard pod Of this plant
project clawlike runners that are arm
ed with sharp pointed hooked thorns
and when a springbok or some other
animal steps on them they pierce the
hoof and start the animal galloping
madly away. As the pod often sticks
to the animals foot for several days
the seed OF the plant Is likely to be
widely distributed. This continuance
Of nature seems unusually cruel. for
the animal that Is so unfortunate as to
tread on the grapple plant not only
suffers inteuse pain. but often becomes
an easy victim of It's enemies
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-03
FRIDAY, JANUARY s 1918

The United States Senate and House
will meet in joint session, With the Pres.
ident of the Senate presiding. on the sec
ond Wednesday ID February. which this
gear will be February II. to count the
electoral vote for President and Vice.
President Of the United States The
count. which proceeds in alphabetical
order as TO States. requires two or three
hours because Of the many details that
have TO be observed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-03

Wall Street nervousness II character
istic nonchalance New York declined for
some days 10 accept The fill significance
Eof that decision. 1ts meaning dawned
upon the u,agnates, somehow Or Other.
just about The time the Pujo committee
got down 10 woilx. The combination Of
circumstances tnade The uprosr of pro-
tests more forcsful than otherwise might
have been
But all this appears 10 have been Of no
avail. and now t5at the committee has
made The New Yvrkers vince, there ii
zest all over the country 10 know the
rest Of the story. The Pujo committee
has tremendously strengthened itself IN
popular estimation b. what il has brought
opi regarding domination Of bank de-
posts, and there is warrant Fl believing
that II has more disclosures
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-03
STARTLED The VISITOR.


American Woman.
Lord Rossm0re once startled an
American lady. Mrs. RonaIds. whom
ne encountered at the residence Of his
sister. Mrs. Candy. IN the arisfocratic
Park lane Of London. He relates the
incident In Things i Can Tell:''
She knew my sister, who called her
Fanny. and as | thought Fanny was q
very pretty name said to her:
II think In call you Fanny too"
Mrs. Ronalds hadn't the least idea
who was. and she said. half laugh
ingly:
well, declare; never saw such 4
person!''
Just then | caught sight Of the re-
Election IN mirror OF my other sister,
Mrs. Stirling. who was about to enter
the room.
I'LL do more than call you Fanny, (
continued; ''l'll kiss the next woman
who comes III.
Mrs. Ronalds looked perfectly horri-
fed
"You won'tr' she gasped.
"Won't L? Just seer
With this wheeled round: and.
catching Nora in my arms. gave her
q kiss.
believe Mrs Ronalds must have
thought that her hostess was enter
tanning mailman una wares, but when
the relationship Of Mrs. Stirling and
myself was explained she enjoyed the
joke as much as any one.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-03
Best Cough Medicine for Children.

Best Cough Medicine Tor Children.
4 am very glad to say few words in
praise of chamberlain's Cough Remedy"
writes Mrs. Lido Dewey. Milwaukee.
Wis. al nave used !, FOR years both for
my children and myself and il never fails
to relieve and cnre cough or cold. No
family with children should be without
it as il gives almost immediate relief in
cases Of Group" chamherlain's Cough
Remedy is pleasant and safe 10 take.
which is o. great importance when q
medicine must be given to- young chill.
drsn. For sale BY Eli 7. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-03


An uneasy feeling has come upon
many Legislators q. Washington because
Of the cry from New York thai panic il
threatened A good many Democratic
congressman. on the other hand. say II Is
jest the cry that Wall street is sending up.
and tina, il would be folly 10 pay any a..
sention Wall Street is almost f,enzied
on the subject Of the Money Trus. probe,
and ever since The PHO committee began
10 resume that panic cry has been sound.
ing forth.
As far as the money probe Is concerned.
Washington is beginning to think there
IL mnch which should be corrected in The
management, Of hapks The horrible and
excrueiating screams from wall Stree.
are taken As proof that sunlight Is abou.
to shine upon much that was dark.
Otherwise Wall Street would welcome The
performance Of the Pujo committee with
thai calm eomplacency for which Wall
Street Is famous when il has nothing 10
fear or course. the Supreme Court dc.
cision diasolsinR the Union and Southern
Raej6<0. 2ajlsQads has much TO do with
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-03
WASHINGTON LETTER.


II Is recognized that the Ways and
Means bills Of the next session of Con-
gress will become law There will be
manifestations, ct course, during the ley
islative processes, but the Democratic
Congress means revision The Demo
cra''s legislators are approaching the
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BY Jan, 81. altho Chairman Underwood
~
Probably more dificnlt problems than
tariff revision face the Democratic Party
during the next four years. That il The
opinion Of some good political Judges 1,
Washington. There is the amendmeu,
Of the Sherman antitrust law and also
amendment Of the banking and currenc,
laws. Both these matters viii cali for
the highest order Of constructive lepisla
ton Mistakes 10 handling either ouss.
ton might bring much embarrassm men. II
the party in power. Public sentiment
will certainly compel the Democrats u
tackle both questions. but not until after
the tariff is out of the zwav. 4 Demo.
cratic Congress. however. must eet awav
from the Aidrich ideas distinctly even
tho il is inevitable that De,nocratic leo;s.
lation will incorporate many details which
the Monetary Commission favo-ed
The best authorities differ a. 10 whether
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-03
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-03
KEEP LOOKING YOUNG It's Easy-If You Know pr. Ed
 wards Olive Tablets.

The secret of keeping young-is to feel young-to do this you must watch your liver and boWelS-the ere's no need of having a sallow complexion dark rings under your eyes-pirn- pIes-a bilious look in your face dull eyes with no sparkle.
 Your doctor will tell you ninety Der cent. of all sickness comes fro n in active bowels and liver. Dr. Edwards a wel1-knoWn physician in Ohio, per fected a vegetable compound rcjxed with olive oil to act on the liver and bowels, which he gave to his patients for years.
 pr. Edwards Olive Tablets, the substitute for caIomel, are gentle in their action, yet always effective They bring about that e9uberance of spirit that natural buoyancy which should be enjoyed by everyone, by toning up the liver and clearing the system of impurities. You will know Dr. Ed wards Olive Tablets by their olive col or. 1Oc and 25c per box. The Olive Tablet Company, Columbus, Ohio.- Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-03
Italian Democratic League Rallies. For
 Democratic Ticket

A Democratic rally held under the auspices Of the Italian Democratic League, in Scenic theatre, last night, was attended by TOO persons. The the atre is on Bast Main street above Bar mum avenue Leonard N. Mainiero was chairman and Angelo De Toro, secre- tary Among the speakers were E. T. Buckingham, L.. w. Wilson, John F. Hart, candidate for alderman in the Tenth district, PasquaIe Altieri, Ralph M PeceIIi, Sebastien Vecchione, can didate for sheriff, and Joseph A. AL tieri candidate for selectnan. The meeting was enthusiastic, and tumul- fuously declared itself for Frederick c, Mullins and the Democratic ticket.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-03
TRUMBULL

The Sewing club was very. pleasantly entertained Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Martin Castle in Dan iels' Farm. Those present were Mrs. Samuel Ward, Mrs. Joseph M. Tucker, Mrs Chester F. Brinsmade, Mrs. Burr F. Beach, Mrs. Howard s. Beach, Mrs. Ernest s. Ward, Mrs. Banford S. Beach and Miss Josephine Carey.
 John l. Andrews of Monroe is dec orating 8 number of rooms for Burr F. Beach.
 Samuel Ward is painting the exter- for of his house.
 Babbling Brook farm is closed for the winter, the families who recently took possession having yesterday nov ed back to Bridgeport.
 Mrs. Le Roy Eastman and little daughter, Bermice, were tn eguests Thursday of MT. and Mrs. Freeman Eastman in Long Hill.
 At the Congregational church on Sunday morning the pastor took for the subject of his discourse ''The Hid den L1ife.'' The Sacrament of the Lords Supper was administered. at the close of the morning service and the offering at this service was for Congregational Church Building So- ciety. The evening theme was be Self respect
 Trumbul1 Grange has accepted an invitation to visit Harmohy Grange Monroe, on Thursday evening, Novem- ber 13.
 Miss Mildred B. Tucker was the guest at a dinner party Saturday eve ming at the home of Miss Gertrude Frazier, Noble avenue, Bridgeport.
 Miss Ella M. Ward was the week end guest of her sister, Mrs Karl Lau- fer of Chestnut Hill
 A meeting of the Ladies' Aid SO ciety has been called by the presi- dent, Mrs. T. Yeoman Williams, to be held at the parsonage, Wednesday af- ternoon, at 2:30.
 Edward Thornton and family of Bridgeport, spent Sunday at the home of MT. Thornton's parents, MT. and Mrs Edwin Thornton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-03
ovER-sUNDAY M1sHAPs.

James Cain, a draughtsrnan, 19 years old, 1466 Park avenue, received a dislocated right hip in a football scrimmage at Hairs lot, North Main street near Federal, yesterday. He was taken to St. Vincent's hospital by pr. J. H. Finnegan in the emergency hos pital ambulance. Shortly afterwards Hjalmar Carlson, carpenter, 38 years old and 1ivinng at 1500 Fairfield ave ue, was transferred to Bridgeport hospital to receive treatment for in juries resulting from being hit with a stone on Madison avenue near Eagles hall, Saturday night. Dr. F. Winthrop Pyle found indications of a fractured leg and the x-ray will be used. Switched in between the two calls. Frank Lusby of 59 Atlantic street was taken to St. Vincent's hos pitaI suffering with alcoholism.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-03
NEW RAVENS EXPERIENCE
 WITH WARREN BROS. PAVEMENT
From New Haven Union of Mon
 

(FrOm New Haven Union of Mon
 day, Oct. 27, 191S.)
 Practically two new pavements , have been assured the city in a letter received this morning. by Director Flames from the paving firm of Warren Bros, of Boston, who state that in two weeks they will begin laying a new sheet asphalt pavement in State street and another in Broadway. It was this concern that laid the original pavement which has not proved very satisfactory. The work was bonded so Director Flames wrote to them a few days ago, telling them that certain improvements would have to be made in their paTenentS in State street and Broadway. Warren Bros. are anxious to show the city that they can lay good pavementS and in order to do so have agreed to completely reSurface these two thoroughfares. This will mean about 27, ,OOO square yards in State street and 900 in Broadway.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-03
EASTON

The song service at the Baptist church on Sunday evening was well attended There were several selec- tions from the choir, a solo by Rev. F. S. Clark, a duet by the Misses Eliza beth Andrews and Miriam Clark, a quartet by Rev. and Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Clarence B.Andrews and William An drews.
 The Dorcas society will hold mis- sionary meeting on Thursday after noon at the home of Rev. and Mrs. F. s. Clark a report from the Women s Home Mission and also Women's For eign Mission societies will be given and 8 social time after whichs supper will be served by the ladies.
 Mir. and Mrs. stephen Ting1ey at- tended the funeral of the formers mother which was held at her home in Philadelphia few days ago.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur E.. Wheeler of Sport Hill were guests on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Mansfield in Danbury.
 MT. and Mrs. Clarence B. Andrews of Rock House were entertained on Sunday as guests of friends in Bridge port.
 Miss HiIda McCauley spent the week end as guest of her friend, Miss Ach- sah Candee.
 Ernest and Frank Ferry were enter tained at the home of relatives in Huntington on Sunday.
 MT. Jesse Lund and family. Of Wood avenue, Bridgeport, were guests on Sunday at the home of MT. and Mrs. John Sherwood at Maple Row Dairy Farm.
 A horse owned by Mr. Kruger of Blanket Meadow took fright in front Of Kruger's place Saturday and ran nearly a mile before it was stopped by people at Ernest Ferrys place. MT. Kruger jumped from the rear of the wagon and escaped unhurt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-03
Cars Collide On Dead Mans Curve
 ChauffeurS Held
Special to the Farmer.)

Southport, Nov. 3-An automobile belonging to Edward O. A. G1oker of 4o8 West 157th street.. New York city, ran into a car being driven by James H. Fitzpatrick of Bridgeport at Dead Mans Curve early yesterday morn ing. The cars were going in op- poslte directions. Both automobiles contained several persons who were thrown out of the machines. No one appeared to be injured. The auto mobiles were found to be so badly damaged that they had to be lowed to a garage. Warrants were issued for both drivers. The carse will be tried before Judge Bacon Wakeman next Saturday morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-03
NO MORE TRAVELLING
 JAGS FROM CANADA

Washington. Nov. 3-Residents along the border between Canada and the United States, who have been in the habit of making frequent tEfps across the line, will no longer be permitted to make travelling liquor and cigar stores of themselves in an effort to evade the American customs laws. The treasury department has taken cog nizance of the fact that the same travellers repeatedly returned with the permitted quart of liquor and a thous- and cigars and cigarettes which later, according to custom officials, were sold in this country.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-03
THE WEATHER FORECAST

New Haven, Nov. 3-Forecast: Fair tonight; Tuesday unsettled and slight 1y warmer.
 For Connecticut: Local rains late tonight or on Tuesday, warmer to- night. Moderate southerly winds.
 A disturbance central, this morn ing, over Lake Superior, is causing claudy and unsettled weather with light rain in the lake region. Pleasant weather prevails generally in other sections east of the Rocky Mountains. An area of high pressure central over Montreal is causing low temperatures in the north. Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather, followed by increasing cloudiness and slowly ris- ing temperature.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-03
UGLY KNIFE MAY HAVE
 BEEN USED ON KUBACK

An ugly looking pocket knife was found in the rear of a freight car at Hallett street and Crescent avenue last night by John Hrase of 1924 Seaview avenue and turned over to Policemen F'lahavan and Shea, Second precinct 1t Is believed to be the knife with which Martin Kubach of Al Church street was stabbed Saturday night Kubach is at St. Vincent's hospital He professes to be ignorant as to who was responsible for his injuries, but the police believe that he can tell if he wants to do so.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-03
RUGGLES MAY SEEK
 RETIREMENT.

At the next session of the board of police commissioners it is expected that a petition will be received from Doorman E. L. Ruggles to be placed on the retired list. He has been con nected with the police department for 27 years on street duty and a door man for Il years. A leg fractured during1fhe past summer has kept him from duty and is greatly responsible for his Contemplated action. He is a prominent member and past com mander of Bz1ias Howe, Jr., Post, G. A, R.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-03

New York, Nov. 1-John A. Hen messy, the man who earned the title of the Tammany tail twister, was cas- fly the most interesting figure in New York's hot mayoraIty campaign. Hen messy was the expert accountant whom William SuIzer employed to un- earth state graft before Sulzer was impeached and busted as governor of the state. Hennessy at once plung- ed into the New York mayoralty fight after his patron and friend Sulzer had been placed in the discard by the in f1uence of Tammany. He attacked Tammany bitterly, and his efforts to defeat Charles F. Murphy's candidate for mayor resulted in some redhot po- 1iticaI fireworks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-03
PASSENGER TRAIN
 WRECKED ON BOULDER

La Crosse, Wis, Nov. 3-A passen- ger train on the Burlington road was wrecked near Genoa, Wis, today, when it struck a boulder half the size of a box car which had been dis lodged by continuous rains and rolled down the bluff to the tracks. Engin- ger James M. Pratt, of La Crosse, was possibly fatally injured. Four Ital- ian track .Iaborers and a negro porter also were injured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-03
PULL THE FIRST LEVER

Pun the first lever. Vote for the excellent nominees of the Democratic party. Vote against bonded extravagance and in favor of an economical administration. Do this by voting the straight Democratic ticket headed by Frederick c. Mullins for mayor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-03
DEMOCRATS EXPECT
 TO SWEEP MARYLAND

Baltimore, Nov 3-With their party more united than it has been for years, the Democratic leaders are, to- day, predicting @ sweeping victory for their forces at toInorrow's election in Maryland.
 Republican State Chairman Hanna would not give figures but was san guine that the results would show that his party, which suffered from Progressive activity, had fully re- united.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-03
Miles Of Dykes Wiped
 Away By Heavy Tides

Windsor, N. S., Nov. 3-Enormous damage has been caused by the re- cent high tides along the coast be- tween Windsor and Grand Pre-. Sew eral miles of dykes have been swept away and the large areas of valuable land are under several feet of water. Hundreds of hay fields have been ruined and many highways have been so badly washed out that they are inn passable.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-03
ELM CITY GIRL TAKEN
 HOME BY DEFECTIVE

Nfneteen-years- old Katherine O'Keefe of New Haven was picked up satur- day noon at Wall and Main streets by Detective Sergeant James Ward of the Elm City department and taken back to that city on a charge of incorrigibiI- ity. It was reported that she is to be sent to the Home of the Good Shep- herd.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-03
PHIIADELPRIA IN
 THROES OF ELECTION

Philadelphia, Nov. 3-Canpaign or atory in the local political battle, was closed, today. Much of the day was devoted to the deaiIs of getting out the vote, tomorrow. Each side put out statements that it would win all the county offices.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-03
B. H. s. NOTES.

Edward Leary. '15, accompanied the independent football team to New London Saturday and then spent Sun day with relatives. Ed halls from the Whaling town and on his visit there renewed his acquaintance with Joe Leary, captain of the New London High School football team Although both bear the same name, they are not relatives but former p1aymates.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-03
PULL THE FIRST LEVER

Pull the first lever. Vote for the excellent nominees of the Democratic party. Vote against bonded extravaganza and in favor of an economical administration. Do this 5g voting the straight Democratic ticket headed by Frederick c. Mullins for mayor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-03

George Noonan, guard on the New ondon High School football team, is a former Brfdgeporter having lived on Benham avenue and also on Coleman street before moving to New London four years ago.