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Middletown transcript., 1917-04-07
IS BLUSH Of SHAME
Beautiful Legend Concerning the
Peculiar Hue of the
Tiger Lily.

A MONG the Christian legends of
~ the lily we find the origin of the
tiger or turncap lily. All lilies
were in the beginning white and all
held their fair heads proudly erect, but
on the night in which Christ suffered
in the garden Of Gethsemane some fell
from grace. When the other flowers
became aware Of his agony, they with
cred away with sorrow and pity. Only
one lily was Indifferent, and when
those three bitter hours had passed,
still flaunted her spotless beauty in the
light of the moon. The soldiers came
and as Jesus was led out from the gar
den Of Olives he paused for q moment
beside the tall stem covered with the
white flowers; for moment he
gazed on them In pitying reproach for
their blindness and their hardness Of
heart, and touched by the love and
mercy in his eyes they hung their
heads and blushed so to this hour, the
descendants Of this proud plant look
down, and shame dyes their petals.
From the middle ages comes another
religious legend Of the lily. There
was once, we read, great monastery
in the northern Pyrenees where the
monks devoted their lives to study and
% charity. And it came to pass that
)ne day they found a woman dead on
the slope Of the hills, with little baby
boy clasped. still sleeping, in her arms
Filled with pity, they took the child
home to the abbey and gave him the
| tenderest care. Years went by and the
baby grew to be big strong boy, fair
| Of face and form, childlike, innocent
and sweet, but no labor, either on his
own part or his teachers, could en-
able him to learn. Even the prayers
and psalms which he had heard from
his infancy seemed to make no impress
sion on his mind, but ever on his lips
were these three calculations: II be-
lieve in God! hope in God! l love
GOdw Over and over he would repeat
the words and the monks smiled indul-
gently as they heard his voice chant
ing over his three simple prayers while
he lay beneath q tree on the hillside
watching his sheen or toiled, as he
loved to toll, among the flowers in the
walled garden.
But one day an unusual stiffness was
noted, and going out to inquire the
cause they found the body of the lad
lying amid the roses, with a strangely
wise smile on his still lips. The mo-
mastery seemed very empty and lone
| ly to the monks when the boy was laid
to rest in the bare little cemetery, and
often one or the other would steal
away to pray beside the grass-covered
mound, so no one wondered when they
saw a lily growing tall and stately.
Each one thought that one of the 9th
er brethren had planted the flowers
and so paid no special heed until, the
blossoms opening, they saw in golden
letters clear on the petals. 81 believe.
1 hope. love-" Then they knew that
/ 1t was indeed a flower Of Paradise
springing from the innocent heart of
the lad and bearing for all to see and
learn the simple prayer with which he
had earned his place in the everlasting
] garden Of God.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-07
A Blow From the Bench,

"Your honor" Informed the police
man as he pointed to the prisoner, "he
refused to rise while the band played
the 'Star-Spangled Banner
II did not recognize the tune" ex-
planned the culprit hastily.
'Now, my dear man." said the judge
sympathetically, "let me whistle it
for you, so that hereafter you may dis
tinguish It,"
The judge whistled the melody and
the prisoner listened intently. When
his honor had finished the defendant
exclaimed generously:
"Your honor, If the band had played
the tune as you whistled 1t, would
not be here today"
discharged interrupted the we'll
pleased judge.
"But the band would" concluded the
man in an undertone as he hastily re-
tired from the courtroom.-Christian
Herald.
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Easter Morning

saw the darkness of the night in
silence pass away,
saw the first red streaks of dawn
behind the mountains play,
While on the valleys and the hills a
golden glory lay.
My lips sang, Alleluia!
saw the suns ascending sphere in
regal glory rise,
The marvel of another day burst on
my waiting eyes.
heard the lark's triumphant song.
the mighty eagles cries.
My heart sang, Alleluia!
The fragrance Of the spring was borne
upon the winds warm breath;
felt the triumph and the truth OF
what the Scripture saith,
That God is Life, that God is Love,
and Love shall outlive death.
My soul sang, Alleluia!
The morning was now fully come.
The sky had lost its red.
The white suffusing light Of day filled
all the earth instead,
And it was Easter Day, and Christ
was risen from the dead.
O Earth, sing Alleluia!
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-07
Husbands Soft Answer.

She was waiting for him.
Gathering her brows like gathering
storm, nursing her wrath to keep 1t
warm, and when he entered the room
she began:
"This is nice time of night"
T-er-know I'm late" he hastily
interrupted, "but I couldn't help it,
my dear. Club had-er-big discus
Eon on female beauty"
"And what had you to do with
thatY" demanded the fretful wife.
"More'n anyone else. 1 was the one
-erwho had the most beautiful
wife, an'-er-course, the best author
ity on female beauty, an"
"Why don't you take off your over
coat, Henry? Let me get your Slip
pers for you. It's awful cold outside !;
I think you must be half frozen"
Half minute later Henry was safe
" ensconced in his easy chair with his
wife at his feet putting his slippers
on."-Philadelphia Inquirer.
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EnQIish Practice of "Iiftinu,"

An English custom at Easter, In the
country districts, and one which still
prevails, is the practice Of lifting" on
Easter Monday and Tuesday. In pure
ly spirit Of game and fun, two strong
men join hands across each others
wrists, and having thus formed sad
die, from the assembled crowd lift one
man after another three times into the
air. This custom Is supposed to have
been intended originally to signify the
joy Of Christians in the resurrection.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-07
All Dry,

The leader Of one Of the ''dry" dele
came to the state capitol the day be-
fore the passage of the prohibition
measure was explaining what a rep
resentative crowd of people he was d.
recting.
Eyes, SIR" he declared, we have dry
lawyers with US, and dry doctors,
and dry grocery keepers, and dry
3eweler. Everything, in fact, except
q dry saloonkeeper."
"You bet" chimed in another boost
ar, "we've even got a dry cleaner
slong."-Indianapo News.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-07
'CAsCARETS' FOR
LIVER, BOWELS
For sick headache, bad breath,
Sour Stomach and
constipation.
Get a 10-cent box now.


No odds how bad your liver, stomach
o. bowels; how much your head
aches, how miserable and uncomfort-
able you are from constipation, indiges-
tion, biliousness and sluggish bowels
you always get the desired results
With Cascarets.
Don't let your stomach, liver and
bowels make you miserable. Take
Cascarets tonight; put an end to the
headache, biliousness, dizziness, nerv-
BUSINESS, sick, sour, gassy stomach.
Aackache and all other distress;
cleanse your inside organs Of all the
bile, gases and constipated matter
which IS producing the misery.
A 10-cent box means health, happi.
ness and a clear head for months.
No more days Of gloom and distress
X you will take Cascaret now and
ahen All stores sell Cascarets. Don't
forget the children-their little in.
sides need q cleansing, too. Adv.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-07
More Nature Fakinq.

'Tn your speech you talked about the
dove of peace as If it were a war-like
bird"
"That's the modern idea," replied the
orator. "The time has come when the
dove of peace must be supplied with
such defensive armament as sharp
claws and falcons beak."
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-07
SKIN-TORTURED BABIES
Sleep, Mothers Rest After Treatment
With Cuticura-TriaI Free.

Send today for free samples Of Cuti.
cura Soap and Ointment and learn how
quickly they relieve itching, burning
skin troubles, and point to speedy heal.
ment Of baby rashes, eczema and itch
ings. Having cleared baby's skin keep
it clear by using Cuticura exclusively
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-07
Mother Knew.

A Vocabulary what are you doing
ont there?
Mary-I'm looking at the moon,
mother.
Voice-Well! tell the moon to 60
home and come in off that porch. It's
half-past elevenl
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-07
TO Drive Out Malaria
And Build Up The System

Take the Old Standard GROVE
TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know
what you are taking. as the formula is
printed on every label, showing it is
6uinine and Iron in tasteless form. The
Quinine drives out malaria, the Iron
huilds up the system. 50 cents.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-07
Not the Same.

Mr.. Neverwed-Doesy your wife treat
you the same as she did before you
were married?
Mr. Peck-Not exactly. Before we
were married when 1 displeased her
she refused to speak to me.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-07

relief and six bottles have entirely
cured me. All women who have female
trouble of any kind should try Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. -
Mrs. ETA DoRIoN, Ogdensburg, Wis.
Physicians undoubtedly did their best,
battled with this ease steadily and could
do no more, but often the most scientific
treatment is surpassed by the medicinal
properties of the good old fashioned
roots and herbs contained in Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
If any complication exists it pays to
write the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine
Co Lynn, Mass. for special free advice.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-07
Casters Victory

The Victory Of Easter, is the
victory of every faithful effort of
every loving deed, Of every patient
sacrifice of every gallant stroke for
the right. They do not die. these
precious things, even though they
fall to the ground. Like the bulbs,
the roots, the seeds, they are kept
safe, to arise and bloom and beautify
resurrection bodies, when the Halle
lujah of the Easter Angel throws
open the gates of Spring
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-07
Serious.

"She's only flirting with him."
"It's more serious than that. saw
her looking up his rating"
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-07

But He Gave Up His Rib.
''It Is the unexpected that happens"
"Yes; Adam had no idea of marrying
Eve"
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-07

8 PIECE TABLE SET 10c--A lovely article
Of fancy work, latest design consisting OF center
ural Beached Art Linen, all for lOc: Extra bargain
Selma Frank Co., IA Manhattan Ave-, New York
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-07

DR.. Peery's Dead Shot, is not TO-
genge" or "syrup," but real old-fashioned
dose Of medicine which cleans out Worms
or Tapeworm with q single dose. Adv.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-07

Dr.. Pierces Pellets are best for liver,
bowels and stomach. One little Pellet for
q laxative-three for a cathartic.-Adv.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-07

pains ike q knife
through my back
and side. I finally
lost all my strength
so ! had to 60 to
bed. The doctor
advised an oper.
alton but I would
not listen to it. I
thought of what I
hadread about Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound and
tried it. The first
I>AAI
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-07
PAINS SHARP
and STAbb|NG
Woman Thought She Would
Die. Cured by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Oedensburg, VISIT suffered from
female troubles which caused piercing
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-07

An onion or potato Is given away
with every purchase by a New York
drug store.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-07
Try Pixies Toothache Drops

Don't think because a girl loves you
from the bottom of her heart that
there isn't plenty of room at the top.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-07

Many q clever man is proudest Of
his mediocre golf playing.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-07

On the ocean the swell makes people
sick and some of the swells encoun-
tered on land have similar effect.
Middletown transcript., 1917-04-07
a Hard Nut
to Crack

When a cold hits you in the head or
throat, it's hard to get rid Of it.
Don't experiment. Break it up
with Hale's Honey of Horehound
and Tar. Prompt and effective.
All druggists, 25cts. a bottle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-21
WHY NOT EAT FISH TUESDAYS AS WELL
 AS FRIDAYS ONLY?
Jesse M. Hayes Evolves a Comfortable Method of
 Cutting Cost of Living

Jesse M. Hayes, one of the best known dealers In fish in Connecticut, has evolved a scheme by which he says housewives will be able to cut a orfmp into the high cost Of living.
 cMr. Hayes suggests that the supply of fish, in American waters, unlike the waters of the coasts of the countries at war, is not at all diminished. The nutritive value of fish Is emphasized in many bulletins from the United States government.
 My idea," said MT. Hayes, ''is that we ought to educate yourselves to eat ing fish more than once a week. In many homes fish Is not eaten at all except upon Friday. If we were to select a day reasonably far from the ordinary fish day-let us say Tuesday, for instance, we might use fish for the chief article of food, to the advantage of both our health and our finances.
 Many persons who buy fish only for Friday ind that they are obliged to get into a rush of customers. and that. often. the diversity is limited because of the large sales. If these persons were to buy sea food for Tuesday dinner. they would find from 10 to IS varieties of sea foods. at prices rang ing from 8 to Is cents a pound, the prices being as low as for Friday, and the selections being more complete.
 Let's eat fish Tuesdays as well as Fridays.. It ia one way of conserving the food supply of the country, and it iB an easy way.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-21
FATHER HEATING,
 IRISH EXILE, IS
 DEAD IN NORFOLK

Norfolk. May 21-Rev. Patrick Heating, venerable pastor of the Church of the Immaculate Concep- ton, in this town, died at the rectory last night in his 76th year. He had been ill for many weeks, suffering from the infrmities of advancing years.
 A native of Wexford, Ireland, he became leader in the Ienian move- ment in 1867, following his gradua- tion from Wexford college. He was banished for 20 years for his activi- ties, and emigrating to Montreal took up his studies for the priest hood and was ordained in 1872.
 During his connection with the Hartford diocese, prior to his assign. ment to the Norfolk pastorate, he was a curate in Ansonia, Derby, Nor walk, Westport, Lakevil1e, Coventry and St. Johns, New Haven.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-21
RINTELEN, LAMAR, MARTIN GUILTY IN MUNITIONS PLOTS
Jury, After 31 Hours, Fails
 to Agree on Four Other Defendants.

New York, May 21.-Captain Franz <Rintelen, the Kaiser's agent and re- puted relative; David Lamar, the "wolf of Wall Street." and Henry B. Martin were found guilty last night of conspiring to stop the shipment of munitions to the Allies by fomenting strikes through Labor's National Peace Council.
 The Jury disagreed on the four other defendants - former Representative Frank Buchanan, of Chicago, and first president of the councfl former Rep- resentative H. Robert Fowler, of Ea1z- abethtown, Ill, counsel to the organ ization; Jacob L. Taylor, labor leader of Orange, N. J., who succeeded Buchanan as president, and Herman Schulteis, of East Orange. N. J., who tried to be named as assistant coun- sel to the organization.
 Captain Rintelen made this brief statement:
 '.The verdict is fair and just. I can only say, and say it sincerely, that
 we were dealt with fairly and justly" Judge Cushrnan, after discharging the jurors, set o'clock this afternoon as the time of sentence. The maxi.
 mum penalty that can be imposed is
 one year in the federal prison and
 $5, 900 fine. It is believed that Captain
 Rintelen will not be confined in At- lanta, as he is an alien enemy and al- ready Englands prisoner of war. He will probably be sent to Ellis Island.
 His activities as German agent
 with upward of $30,0000 900 at his dis posal have been greater than the public in1agines. Federal authorities say. He has been indicted for pass port frauds and it is also known that he is wanted in connection with two
 other German plots, one of which in-
 volved the invasion of Canada by
 German reservists from the United States. It is expected that several men not yet arrested will be tried in conjunction with Captain Rintelen on
 indictments of which little has beer made known thus far.
 Rintelen will also turn prosecutor on
 his own behalf to recover $216, 900 which he claims Lamar is withholding
 from him and SIPS, 900 which he claims
 he turned over to an American just before he was seized by the British at Krkwa1l.
 | Captain Rintelen said:
 "I gave Lamar $27S, 900 in the course of our relations. Twenty thousand dollars was for Labors National Peace Council, and know that he used $40,0OO more in selling short munitions
 stocks, such as Bethlehem Steel and
 Remington Arms. This was part of my program to depress munitions stocks. But he has not accounted to
 me for the difference. Regarding tho SIPS, 600, I gave that to an American and he mentioned his name-just be
 fore the British seized me at Kirkwan "a 1o ,0f u money, although I have made demand upon him for it.''
 The jury had ben out more than Si
 hours when it returned, it's ,yerdict
 Earlier in the evening the jury had reported it was deadlocked on four ot
 the defendants. It is understood that they stood eight to four for the ac- quittal of Fowler, Taylor and Schul. teis, and were about evenly divided
 on Buchanan. The trial started on April 27. :
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-21
Socialist Freed From
 Jail by Big Swiss
 Mob of Sympathizers

Chaux de Ponds, Switzerland, May 21-Paul Grabe, socialist national councillor, was freed from jail yester- day by a mob of sympathizers after he had been sentenced to eight days i'm prisonnent by a court martial. Grabe was convicted of libel in connection with an article that appeared in his newspaper La Sentinelles
 At the request of the council of the canton of Neuchate1 the general com manding the district has occupied Chaux de Ponds with a regiment o1 infantry and a squadron of cavalry. A mass meeting was called by the social ists on Sunday evening and some riot ing occurred but calm was eventually restored.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-21
RAISE STARS AND STRIPES
 AT GULF REFINING co.

An American flag was formally rais- ed this morning over the plant of the Gulf Refining Co.,, East avenue. Promptly at o'clock employees of the company assembled at the gateway where new staff had been erected, Amidst the singing of ''The Star Spangled Banner" by the employees led by John Calvin, the big flag was rals- ed aloft by Thomas Cummings. All stood uncovered during the exercises which were brief but impressive.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-21

The strike of the dressmakers of Paris ended.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-21

Chicago, May 19-The playing of Larry Doyle and Fred Merkle, once New York Giants, has been a big fac tor in landing the Cubs in first place in the National league. Both have been playing the brand of ball that made them favorites on the New York Polo grounds and is giving McGraw, their former boss, something to think
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-21
LEVITT IS ELECTED MACHINISTS' AGENT
 OVER CEDERHOLM

Samuel Lewis has been elected bus ines agent of the Machdndsts' club, de- feating former Alderman Fred ceder- holm in keen battle of the ballot, in which at one time the police were called to protect the boxes The vote was 470 to All. Ernest Wichstram was elected assistant business agent over William Cahill Confirmation of the district lodge must be obtained to rat fly the election. It is believed an- other argument will ensue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-21
Saturday, August II, Day of Special Vote
 on New City Charter

Mayor Wilson will send a special message to the board of aldermen at tonight's meeting of the common council designating Saturday, August II, as day of special election for determination upon the new city char ter.
 /The new charter, as previously an- nounced in The Farmer, was received from the hands of the drafting com. mittee last Saturday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-21

about. Merkfe has been hitting at great clip, and Larry Doyle. is eavort- ing like youngster. Last year the inf1eld of the Cubs was weak. This year, with the addition of Doyle and Merkle, it is one of the best in the league. Many say that Merkle and Doyle are proving as valuable to the Cubs as Herzog and Zimmerman are to the Giants.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-21
CONNECTICUT co. COMBS
 COUNTRY FOR OPERATORS

Conductors and motormen in Bridgeport and throughout Connecti- cut are scarce. The Connecticut Co.,, having exhausted it's efforts to supplement the force of men needed here, has been compelled to adver- tise in all the larger cities of the east for employees.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-21

Several persons were injured when crowded, Broadway and Lexington Avenue car crashed into the rear of a 5roadway and Lenox Avenue car, at Lenox avenue and 122d Street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-21

The Baroness Geza Duka von Kadar was murdered by an employe on her estate near Temesvar, Hungary. Her only heir is her brother, Baron Eco
 dor Nikolic, now in the United States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-01
TO PROBE FOOD PRICES
Federal Commission to Enlist Aid of
States.

Washington, May State aid in
the federal trade commissions inves-
tigation of high food prices was taken
up here today at a conference of rep
resentatives of state food boards with
the commission. Governors of states
that have no boards also sent dele
gates. The commission is just starting
an inquiry, directed by President Will
son, and it will make a survey of the
country's food resources with special
reference to violations of the antitrust
laws Thru the magazines and the
newspapers the department hopes to
teach women of the land to practice
closer food economy in the home.
About forty states were represented
at the trade commission conference
The trade commissioner made it plain
that the first purpose of the investiga-
ton is to remedy any unlawful or I'M
Economic conditions disclosed. Com
missioner Colver said one of the first
things contemplated was the stopping
of speculation. The investigation as
planned will take up the general sub
jects:
= Meat, flour and bread stuffs, sugar
and preserved foods: produce, milk
and unprepared perisha bles Credits
and currency, Objectionable trade prac-
ices; prices and how they are fixed;
labor: waste in food use and distri-
button and distribution itself Fuel
will be considered as foodstuffs in the
Inquiry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-01
CAMPS OVERLOADED
Wave of Applications Swamps Accom-
modations for Training Officers.

Chicago, May Figures on the ap-
plications for admission to the four
central army department training
camps for officers announced here to-
day indicate that applications will be
received from hundreds of men more
than can be accommodated. How
ever, it was pointed out. no statistics
are available on the numbers dis
qualified for physical or mental rea-
sons
In round numbers, it was stated,
$500 have applied for admission to
the Fort Sheridan, Ill, camp: $500
to that at Fort Benjamin Harrison,
Ind; 5000 to Fort Smelling, Mimi,
and $500 to Fort Riley, Kan. Forts
sheridan and Benjamin Harrison will
have capacities of 5000 men each,
while the other two camps will have
facilities only for $500.