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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-18
JUDGE CITIES BY POLICEMEN
Character Of Guardians of Peace
Serves as Criterion for Municipal
tiles, Says Writer.

It used to be said that each coun
try could be known by the Jews who
lived within its borders. In the same
way every city can be judged by the
character of its policemen, writes Hen
dirk Willen van Loon, in Century Mag
azine.
In Christiania the policeman is q
mild and amiable citizen in rather
shiny coat, and none too neat, who
stands In the middle of the roadway
and tries to maintain some semblance
of order in the democratic muddle Of
the city's traffic.
In Stockholm the policeman is a
walking arsenal, with sword and pis-
tol and a brass helmet, and the ar
rest of disorderly person becomes
an act Of state. There the policeman
represents the high authority of a
proud country. He fulfills his duty
with stern severity. He is the SYM
boil of law and established order. Let
no one touch these fundaments Of a
well-regulated commonwealth.
In Copenhagen the policeman Is
neither the go-lucky citizen who
patrols the streets Of Norway nor is
he a creature of respondent glory like
his colleague in Sweden. He strikes
a happy medium. In this he Is an ex-
cellent representative of land where
the art of sensible and peaceful living
seems to have been brought to its high
est perfection. If only the chauffeurs
Of the Danish capital would learn how
to drive their cars we should not have
a single complaint to make against a
country. where everybody seems well
fed, where beggars are as scarce as
very rich people and where the wom-
en- live up to the best traditions of the
charming china which is made in the
royal residence Of Denmark.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-18
Equipment for Men Fighting In
France Contains Many
Articles

1t is estimated that $4,000 differ
ent articles are needed in modern
warfare. The clothing equipment
Of but one infantryman for service
in France includes the following:
Bedsacl, three wool blankets
waist belt, two pairs wool breeches,
two wool service coats, hat cord,
three pairs summer drawers, three
pairs winter drawers, pair WOO
gloves, service hat, extra shoe laces.
two pairs canvas leggins, two flannel
shirts, two pairs of shoes, five pairs
wool stockings, four identification
tags, summer undershirts, four win
ter undershirts, overcoat, five shelter
tent pins, shelter tent pole, poncho,
shelter tent
Listed as 'eating utensils the
infantryman receives food to be car
ried in his haversack during field
service, canteen and canteen cover,
cup, knife, fork, spoon, meat can,
haversack, pack carrier, first aid kit
and pouch.
His lighting equipment consists
of rifle, bayonet, bayonet scabbard.
cartridge belt and 100 cartridges,
steel helmet, gas mask. and trench
tool.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-18
Human Engine Requires Fuel.

The human body, especially as re-
CARDS nutrition, has justly been COM
pared to an engine. If steam engine
IS to perform certain amount of work
it must be supplied with fuel, and the
quantity of fuel must be in proportion
to the work to be performed, observes
a scientist. In like manner, also, man
to be able to act, requires fuel, which
we call food; and, like the engine, the
person who has to perform greater
amount of work will also require a
greater supply of food. Besides, the
human engine does not stop for Sec
ond in its work, for even in the pro-
foundest sleep heart and lungs are un-
interruptedly active. From this fol-
lows that as long as we live we are
compelled to supply the body with ever
new fuel. He who neglects this duty
will perish; his engine comes to a
standstill.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-18
RULERS WHO GAVE UP CROWN
DiocIetian ReIinquished scepter to
Raise cabbages at Salona, While
Charles v Turned Gardener.

It was Diocletian who quit dominion
to raise cabbages at Salona, and who
refused to die lord of the world, re-
lates a historian. He was happier
farming, he told the ENJOYS Of his
friends. Charles v, Roman emperor
and king Of Spain, likewise laid down
his scepter and turned gardener be-
fore he died. Philip V Of Spain abb
dicated in favor of his son, but re-
sumed the crown. Amurath, sultan
Of the Ottoman Turks, was luckier. He
abdicated in favor Of his son, but re-
sumed the throne in a moment of. ma
tional peril. Then he abdicated again.
A second time national crisis called
him from retirement, but he had tasted
the pleasures of private life, and he
fastened to return to them.
He was a great king, the greatest
ruler of his generation, and the most
capable commander. His arms were
invincible on two continents, his terri
tories inviolate, but he preferred the
quiet Of his palace of Adrianople, the
conversation Of poets and philoso-
piers, and the theological arguments
Of the wise men of Islam to the coun-
sells Of his statesmen. He died peace
fully in his bed, praising the peace he
had come to know, and his son. the
second Mohammed of the Ottoman
line, won more lasting reputation by
the destruction Of the Byzantine en-
pire.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-18
Irish and the Jews.

Edna Ferber has written new Sc
sial for the American Magazine, and
one character says:
"sYou can't take a people and perse-
cute them for thousands Of years,
bounding them from place to place,
herding them in dark and filthy streets,
without leaving some sort Of brand on
them-a mark that differentiates.
Sometimes 1t doesn't show outwardly.
But it's there, inside. You know,
Fanny, how it's always been said that
no artist can become genius until
he has suffered. You've suffered, you
Jews, for centuries and centuries. until
you're all artists-quick to see drama
because you've lived it, emotional,
oversensitive, cringing or staggering.
high-strung, demonstrative, affection
ate, generous. I'll tell you, Fanny,
what I've always said: The Irish
would be the greatest people in the
world-if it weren't for the Jews"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-18
Scientific MANAGEMENT.

Expressed concretely, scientific man.
agement is the conduct of business
along the lines followed by skilled and
successful managers who are broad in
judgment and progressive in their
mental attitude toward life, asserts
W. r. Conover<in Industrial Manage
ment. Thataa degree Of advancement
In progressive methods of manufac-
.ture, and in progressive principles of
executive supervision has taken place
within the past two decades, no one
can dispute. 1t is the formulation of
these more advanced practices into
definite rules of procedure which has
come in recent years to. be designated
as business science.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-18
prodlqal Providence.

II don't like to see warning armies
call too persistently on Provide re. 1t
savors Of arrogance and sci. right
eousness. Providence may take re-
venge."
The speaker was certain bishop,
who went on:
"There was once young couple that
had no children. The husband was
anxious that heaven should bless them
with girl, the wife was anxious for
ox>Being very religious, both be-
sought Providence morning, noon, and
night to grant his or her desire.
sAnd Providence heard. Providence
granted both prayers. London Tit
Bits.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-18
Foundress Of CARTHAGE.

1t is believed to have been in the
ninth century B. G. that the Phoeni-
clans founded the colony of Carthage,
on the northern coast of Africa,
destined to become the most famous
of all the numerous settlements made
by them. Legend, however, credits
Dido with being the foundress of
Carthage. She was the daughter of a
king Of Tyre, whose successor was
Pygmalion. the brother Of Dido. He
murdered her husband and sought to
gain his wealth, but Dido. taking the
treasure which had been hidden, and
accompanied by a large number of
Tyrians. escaped BY sea.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-18
WOMEN in DRAMATIC ROLES
Famous Herolnes IN Various Shake
spearean Characters, as Detailed
by Noted Danish Critic.

The following characterizations Of
Shakespeare's women are from the pen
of. Dr. George Brandes, the famous
Danish, critic, the Philadelphia In
quirer states:
Katharine, flaming Of the Shrew:: !"
high-spirited, self-willed, but Iowa
BILE. Beatrice, "Much Ado About
Nothing high intellect, combative,
energetic, daringly witty. Rosalind,
"As You Like IT." gay without a sting,
sensitive and intelligent; loving pas
sionately and being passionately
loved. Viola, Twelfth Night;" sound
of understanding, emotional, deep and
patient, with great power Of passive
love. Lady Macbeth, Macbeth !"
wicked even to the point Of brutality
under stress of passionate love and
great ambition. Portia, Merchant of
Venice" thoroughly genuine, almost
masculine, vet most womanly in power
Of self-surrender. Helena, sLove's La
Dor LOST" high souled type Of low
ing and cruelty maltreated woman.
Tamora, 'Titus Andronicus;" power
full intellect, defiant of morality. Ju-
liet, Romeo and Juliet" passionate
love, yet under control Of principle.
Cordelia. 'sKing Lear" filial love,
kindness Of heart. Cleopatra, San
thony and Cleopatra" Quintessen-
TALLY erotic emotion chemically free
from all other elements. Marina,
aPericles;" nobility of character. Isa-
belle, measure for, Measures" spot
less purity Of soul. Imogen, "Cymbe-
line;" born for happiness, Injured to-
suffering, calm, collected. Hermione,
winters Tale;" majestically lovable,
grand and gracious simplicity. Ophe-
liza, Hamlet" unobtrusive affection,
devotion even to insanity. Miranda,
tempest" all that is admirable in
woman, maidenly, immaculate. Des-
demona, "Othello;" victim Of jealousy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-18
Real Estate Transfers Recorded A
Clerks Office.


Charles Lawson and wife to James
H. Basham and wife, OF Virginia, As
acre farm in Sixth district, $4,000.
Sarah G. Brickley to Jospeh 7
Tyson, property in Rising Sun
$165O.
Albert d. Mackey and Walter S
Reynolds, Administrators, to Sarah
NJ Reynolds, Brown property al
Liberty Grove, $2055.
Henrietta Brown and others tc
John, Thomas and William Mont
gomery, of Delaware, 1861 acre
farm in Fourth district, $4,000.
Mary E. Ward and Reuben M
Ward, her husband, to Thomas Van
Pelt and wife, 2 acre property near
Childs, $125.
James D. Davis, Jr., and wife tc
Joseph H. Woolleyhand, 450 acre
farm, SIS and other considerations
Joseph H. Woolleyhand and wife
to DR.. Dorsey w. Lewis, of Delaware,
232 acre farm in First district, SIS
and other considerations.
Cora B. Hewett to Isabel L.
Barnard, lot Of land at Perryville,
SIS and other considerations.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-18
ivIAFEoN BRANCH OF NAVAL
SERVICE.
lIachinists and Other Mechanics
Needed For Maryland's
Quota.

*
Lack Of interest in the aviation
branch of the Navy has caused q
distinct surprise among the recruit
| ing authorities in the Maryland dis
trict.
This branch Of the Naval Service
needs from Maryland 80 quarter
masters, 80 machinists' mates, 15
carpenters mates, one blacksmith
and one coppersmith.
Lieut.. NJ A. Leahy, the Navy Re-
cruiting officer for the Maryland
district was authorized some time
ago by the Bureau Of Navigation to
enlist these men as quickly as pos
sible, but to date very few young
men have applied for these positions
The aircraft service is one of the
most attractive branches of the
service and Mr.. Leahy is unable to
understand why greater interest
has not been shown among the
young men Of the State.
If these quotas are not soon filed
from Maryland they will be supplied
with men from other States.
Maryland has also another quota
of 1O5 apprentice seamen to be filled
by February 22nd Applicants for
this rating are coming from all sec
tions of. the State, the rumor that
men of the draft age can no longer
volunteer in the Navy having been
dispelled.
Full particulars Of Navy enlist
ments can be obtained from the near
est postmaster; directly from the
Navy Recruiting Station, Calvert and
Lexington Streets, Baltimore, or
from the Navy Recruiting Sub-sta7
ions at Cumberland and Hagers-
town
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-18

Burn Weeds and Rubbish That May
Harbor Insects Over Winter.

|
Throughout the United States are
plots Of ground cultivated last spring
and summer as temporary war
gardens. Where these plots were
suitably located, with due attention
to sunlight, abundant crops of veget-
ables, especially for family use, have
been produced, but quite too fire.
quently such plots have become
generally neglected, with the result
that much material in the form OF
crop remnants and rank weeds will
remain through the winter, favoring
during the autumn the continued
multiplication of certain forms of
insect pests, and during the winter
a safe harbor for the insects to pass
the colder months. Next spring
these insects will reappear, and if
the same plots are selected for plant
| ing there is grave danger of serious
injury. particularly soon after plant
ing.
The methods employed in com
AhCA SioA VI uSh Gu1 0CAS uuO AcA LIZ w
prevent the wintering-o of insects
in the field should be put into prac-
l.tice in the case of the war or "back-
yard" garden. Entomologists of the
United States Department of Agri-
culture advise that as soon as crop
has been harvested the remnants
should be promptly cleared away
and burned with ,he insects which
they harbor. The same applies to
weeds, including grasses which
spring up between the rows. Rub
bish of all kinds should be carefully
collected and destroyed in the same
manner that no shelter be left for
the insects during the winter.
Try to induce your neighbors to
carry out the same measure; other
wise you may fail
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-18
HOW sIIk wor,rns Mork.

On attaining their full growth silk
worms seek something to which to at
taeh lemselves in order to wind them
selves up in their silk envelopes. Hav9
ing found 1t. the worm spins thread
from 500 to 1000 yards long. wrap
ping It around hts body as it spins.
This takes from &8 to 48 hours. If
It alone the wormAS skin hardens, it's
internal organs disintegrate to a thin
Jelly and then begin recognizing
themselves into thos2e Of butterfly.
Within a week or ten days it would
. butterfly and as such would eat
way out through its envelope q
u N
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-18
Telephone Many Years AGO.

here are not so many new things
der the sun as people suppose. The
ephone has the credit of being an
Itire novelty, yet Robert Hooke two
nndred and odd years ago, wrote:
II have by a distended wire propa-
tied sound to a very considerable dis
nce In an instant, or with as seem
Ugly quick a motion as that Of light;
lind this not only in straight line,
or direct, but in one Bonded in many
angles"
Here was the invention Of the tele-
phone right in hand, SO to speak, only
Hooke did not follow up the lead. So
the world had to wait two centuries for
the admirable instrument which saves
so much of humanity's time today.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-18

There is more Catarrh in this section
Of the country than all other diseases
put together, and for years it was sup
posed to be incurable. Doctors pre-
scribed local remedies, and by constant
ly failing to cure with local treatment,
pronounced it incurable Catarrh is a
local disease. greatly influenced by con-
stitutional conditions and therefore re-
quires constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. j.
Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is a consti-
tutional remedy, is taken internally
and acts thru the Blood on the Mucous
Surfaces of the System. One Hundred
Dollars reward is offered for any case
that Halls Catawh Cure fails to cure.
Send for circulars and testimonials.
F. J. CHENEY & co, Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-18
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses
have been issued by Clerk of the
Court Charles S. Peacock since our
last issue:--
Joseph Cox and Mabel E. Bailey,
both of Earleville.
Edward Clayton and Edith Lloyd,
both of Chesapeake City.
Harry Sterling Hess, of Whining
ton, and Irene Wood Crouch, of
North East.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-18
Business BOOMING.

Druggists friend-I hear your cash
register ringing lot. You must be
doing fine business?
Druggist-Pm doing splendidly. ]
don't know how many jnickels' worth
Of pennies I've sold this morning"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-18
stomach Troubles.

II you have trouble with you
stomach you should try Chamber
lain's Tablets. SO many have been
restored to health by the use of these
tablets and their cost is so little,
rs cents. that it is worth while to
give them a trial.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-18
sponaed.

MRS. Flubdub wants to borrow some
sugar, some eggs and some flour. Evil
IDENTIFY going to make some sponge
cake"
sponge cake is right. But why does
she sponge entirely on us?"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-18
Are Your Sewers Clogged?

The bowels are the sewerage sys-
tenn Of the body. You can well
imagine the result when they are
stopped up as, is the case in consti-
patton. AS, a purgative you will
find Chamberlain Tablets excellent.
They are mild and gentle in their
action. They also improve the
digestion.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-18

The Census Bureau of the United
States estimates the average deaf
for males Il 1912 years. for fel..alo
40.6 This basis is made on al
causes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-18

1t is unwise to judge man by the
criticisms of his enemies. Only his
friends can properly dspounce him.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-18

Cupid does not take out a license
when he goes hunting. The man Of
whom he makes game has to do that.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15
REAL ESTATE.

IF IT IS real estate or business oppor-
portunities you want to buy or sell,
Inquire David Apstein, S73 Stillman
street. Telephone. U17 all
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE

LET US exchange something you want
for something you don't want. MIL
ford Realty Co., Room 207 Conn.
National Bank Building. Phone Bar
mum 1896. HIS ST
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15
PERSONAL TAX NOTICE

Notice is hereby given That by an
act of the Legislature, it is provided
that every male person, between the
ages of twenty-one and sixty years,
shall except as otherwise provided by
law, be liable annually to pay a per-
sonal tax of two dollars for town and
states taxes, in lieu of a poll and COM
mutation tax. This tax is due and
payable at the Office of the Tax Col
lector, Rooms 4 and 5 City Hall.
Bridgeport, Conn, on and after Feb.
1st 1918.
The undersigned will be at said Of
flee between the hours of a. m. and
p. m for the purpose of collecting
said tax.
HOWARD F. SMITH,
B1 ass Tax Collector.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15

WANTED TO BUY all kinds of second
hand furniture. Geo. F. Totams,
Redfield's old stand, 43 HARRISON st.
Phone 1015-2. D21 "tf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15
HELP WANTED-MALE

MEN-25 wanted, paid daily taking
orders, collecting bonuses paid;
steady, Independent employment, all
nationalities employed. Stevensons'
l04 Bank street GU III
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15

FURNACES-I specialize in installing
hot afr heating systems. Furnaces
overhauled. Proper heating guaran-
teed. Saunders, SIT East Washing
ton Ave. Phone. also plumbing and
timing. GIL dss
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15
DRESsMAKING SCHOOL.

Make your own garments; expert de-
signs; instructor will open private
classes; ladies each; subject, Cut
ting, Fitting, Practical Dressmaking
at your residence; lesson TIC. Call
46 Cannon street. DressmakinS
School. "A ass
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15
INVESTMENT SECURITIES

NOTES and Commercial
paper bought and sold. Mortgage
foreclosures stopped at once. Lester
c. Lowe, Room 400, Warner build
ing. Tel 228 Noble. Dc as"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15
BUILDING CONTRACTORS
0HIRoPRACTIC NATUREoPATHs

DR.. H. F. Pope; DR.. E. T. Wetherbe,
Chiropractic-Nature Meigs
building, Room LOT, entrance 1876
Fairfield avenue. Office hours 9 to
10 a m, 1870 to p. m. to p. m.
Closed Thursday and Saturday even
ings. Bridgeport. Conn. Tel 6474.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15
SHOE REPAIRING

P. MARCHESE has removed directly
across the street to 1866 Main St.,
first class shoe maker, repairing,
shoes. made to order, good work
manship. T ALL
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15
What Is Concrete?

Concrete-a manufac-
tured stone-is made by
mixing together Port
land Cement, Sand and
stone Tor gravel.) Var
ious proportions of each
are used, depending upon
the use to which the con-
crete is put. About half
an hour after mixing
these materials together,
the mass begin to stiffen,
until, in from ha1f-a-day
to a day, it becomes so
hard that you cannot
dent it with the hand. By
a month the mass is hard
like stone-indeed, hard
er than most stones.
We have many book
lets relating to concrete
and cement work which
we would be pleased to
send you.
TH
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15
SPECIALISTS
TEA AND LUNCH ROOM

WAHNETA TEA ROOM. SPECIAL at
tention given to parties and small
banquets. Auto lunches our special
ty. 500 Fairfield Ave. Phone Bar
mum 1880. ADJ all"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

GOOD POSITIONS for competent and
well recommended housemaids for
privatef antilles only. Berg's En-
ployment Agency, SIS State st.
Barnum 1898. R % ala
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15
MILLINERY
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

VIoLINs, CELLOs, Gibson Mando-
Inns, Guitars, Orpheum Banjo-Man
dolin. Everything for musicians.
Gilman Music Studio, 2S6 Fairfield
Ave. Tel. 1897 T3 alls
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15
CORSET STORE

GOOD FITTING CORSETS at the Cor
set Store. Prices below the aver
age. 189 Fairfield Ave. IA all" .
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15

FURs REPAIRED, altered, and dyed.
We sell furs at retail wholesale
prices. A Tesiny Fur Shop, Ills
Broad street, up stairs. 115 @tf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15

ASHES REMOVED to your entire sat
isfaction; yards cleaned Rubbish
removed at low prices. James ALI
0pp, 55 Tom Thumb St., rear Tel
A47S-4. A ~ al
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15
TO RENT.
TRUCKING
UPHOLSTERERS

J. WEISS, upholsterer, box springz
hair mattresses made to order, fur
niture refinishing 1887 State St..
Casino Building, Barnum 1921.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15

LADIES GUARANTEED PLACER
OFFER-Ladies, Boys, Girls our
guaranteed placers pays Sc dozen.
Trial dozen forwarded any address
SIS. Independent employment. Ste
vensons Institute, Bridgeport. Conn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15
HAND LAUNDRY

NO SOILED or damaged goods by our
work. Speciality in ladies' washing.
Dyeing and cleaning, French-Amer-
lean Hand Laundry. 243 Fairfield
Ave. TIL ass
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15

PHOTOGRAPHS Edison Diamond
Amberola Photograph and records:
Call or write us about our free trial
offer of machines; all kind of ma
chimes repaired. H. H. Leopold, 1883
Main st. BIT all"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15
PATENT

FRED H. BOWERsOCK, B. C. E., LII.
B. Attorney and Counsellor at Law
in Patent and Trademark Cases. So
licitor of Patents. 925 Main St.,
Suite 20. Phone 112 Barnum. IA
years practice in New York city.
New York office, No 3 Rector st.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15

MRS. HEATON BARNES, spiritualist
medium, readings daily. Meeting
Thursday evening 1880 p m. for the
unfolding of spiritual gifts. 426 Har-
raj Ave. D22 ais