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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11
Great Britain to Dispose Of Yes
sells by Auction.
Many Of 200 That Have outIived Use
fuIness Hold High Place in
Naval History.

London.-N 200 warships Of
the British navy, most Of which have
outlived their usefulness, are to be
sold to the highest bidder as soon as
they can be cleared of their guns, etc.
Among the vessels to be disposed of
are several which have high place
in naval history and around which
hovers an intense sentimental interest.
A somewhat similar step was taken
by the admiralty in 1904, when large
number of obsolete vessels were dis
posed of. At that time great hue and
cry was raised, as many persons feared
that the strength Of the navy would be
seriously impaired. But, as matter
&c fact, the sale of the ships resulted
in making the navy stronger than ever
and the coming sale Is expected to
have similar effect.
The removal of obsolete vessels in
1904 had two-fold purpose, and in
both respects was justified by the war.
1t set free the personnel needed to
start the nucleus crew system, and
placed out of commission ships which
did not give an adequate return in
fighting efficiency for the cost Of their
upkeep.
Widespread interest will be aroused
by the revelation of the names Of ships
to be removed from service. Senti-
mental interest in his majesty's ships
of war is strong, amounting almost to
reverence, evoked by such an ancient
monument as Nelson's Victory.
Among the ships now to be dis
posed of are many which have been
brought prominently before the public
eye. Several have flown the flags of
distinguished officers, and not a few
have made records in connection with
the war
More than 100 destroyers. compris-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11

ones to benefit. No food was to be
had in open markets.
1.-THE bolshevik ration being INSULT
cient the inhabitants either starved,
or If they had property exchanged
jewelry or clothing for bits of food
struggled into the city by peasants
from the country. Exorbitant prices
were demanded. Bfight-hued bolshe-
vik currency, printed in vast quanti-
ties, was thrown about in the streets,
being practically valueless.
Curious crowds still gather on the
water front at Libau watching white
flour unloaded from American ships of
the American relief administration.
Women and children in warehouses
pinch flour from the floor and eat it
raw from their finger tips. Stevedores
scrape Jumps of wet flour from ship
decks and secrete 1t In bootlegs.
"a little meat is ON sale at prohibit
tive prices. House cats are sold under
the more appetizing title of roof rab-
Bit After five years of war and boil
shevism the population is reduced
from 1900 to 1000.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11
Dispute Between Italy and Aus
tria Over Art Collections.
italians Particularly Anxious to Re
cover Former Austrian Emperors
"Florentine Gen."

Vienna.-A new turn has been given
to the dispute between Italy and Aus
tria over art collections by the state
ment that former Emperor Charles has
carried off to Switzerland the imperial
Jewels, the whole of which are regard
cd in Austria as being his private
property, but claims for which have
been filed by Italy, particularly the
Florsntine diamond of 133 1-3 carats.
The Italian commissioner, Professor
D'Ancona, has stated that this dia-
mond formed part of the collection left
to the city of Florence under the will
of Anna Maria Medlci, but that It WIS
carried off by the house of Austria in
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11
Murdered Civic Leaders and
Sacked Homes Before
Quitting Riga.
$4,000 I'LL FROM STARVATION
Captain Fornnan Makes an Official Re-
port on Conditions to the Ameri-
can Relief Administration
No Bread for Weeks.

New York.-Before the bolshevists
abandoned Riga they murdered most
of the civic leaders, played machine
guns on the persons in one prison and
sacked the homes of the wealthy, ac-
cording to an official report received
here by the American relief admins
tration.
This report, made by Capt. Howell
Forman, head of the administrations
Baltic mission, and forwarded by Her
bert Hoover, director general of the
organization, asserted that inhabitants
of Riga, heartened by the arrival of
American supplies, had turned on their
oppressors and now were hunting
down bolshevists and executing many
daily.
The report warned that "a large rad
ical element is left in the population,
and failure of the authorities to pro-
vide food until the city can get on its
feet again might lead them, with the
assistance of the bolshevists still in
hiding, to attempt another uprising"
Even with the arrival of American
supplies food conditions were pictured
as distressing. Roof rabbits"-bol-
shevik for house cats-are bringing
almost prohibitive prices, as they are
virtually the only form of meat avail
able.
$4,000 Persons Ill.
Captain Forman reported that 1877
600 personal---very. $4,000 of whom
are seriously ill from typhus, effects
of starvation and other causes-are
receiving meal day from 80 Amer
lean kitchens, while American bread
is being distributed from 80 depots.
With an epidemic of dysentery feared
in the approaching warm season,
American medical experts are study
ing the situation to decide what foods
are most urgently needed.
Before the bolshevists abandoned
the city they opened the doors of one
prison and drove the prisoners into the
yard, where machine guns played upon
them" said Captain Forman's report.
''The bodies of seven clergymen and a
number of women were found when
troops entered the city.
'Under the bolshevik reign occu-
pants Of handsome residences were
moved into slums and hordes of ruff
fans invaded richly furnished apart
ments. Houses of the wealthy were
ransacked and furniture, clothing and
jewelry shipped into the interior. \
'aTo be well dressed in Riga today
is dangerous. A grim local jest says
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11
SCRAP BIC WARSHIpS

ing the "a" to "F'' classes, are now
classed as noneffective, and 81 of
them, including q for immediate dis
posal, appeared in the list of April g.
There will soon, therefore, be no de-
stroyers in the navy launched before
1909. All the torpedo boats, except
the SO turbine-driven boats of the
coastal type built in 10000, are be-
ing cleared off, and 40 are in the list
Perhaps the most interesting unit of
this group is torpedo boat No. 079,
which in the naval maneuvers was
commanded by King George, then a
lieutenant in the navy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11
Marries Brothers wldow.

Topeka, Kan.-An unusual feature
developed at the marriage license desk
in the probate judges Office here when
Ernest D. Day, thirty-two years of
age of this city, secured license to
wed Katie Day, twenty-one years of
age, also of Topeka. Mrs Day was
the widow of his brother. This is said
to be the first time such a thing has
occurred here. 1t is prohibited by law
in some states and some countries.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11
LEFT
DEATH IN WAKE

If man is well dressed he is boil
shevik; if in rags he is harmless
''The bolsheviks divided the popula-
tom into three classes for distribution
of food. To receive this daily ration
applications had to be made for cards,
but as applicants were often thrown
into prison instead Of receiving cards,
many were frightened into staying
away and starving.
No Bread for Weeks.
"Feeble men and women stood in
line for hours to receive their rations,
and often there was no bread for
weeks. When there was any extra
food, such as meat, fats or vegetables.
bolshevik commissaries were the only
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11
Chicago Is Only One Of Many; Every Big
City Has Thousands Of Offenders
By LENA MccAuLEY. Editorial Writer

Recently thousands of armfus of purple phlox carried
The upoo plants weed and torn scattered the roads for miles where
motorists had thrown them because they had faded and the floors
railway Uttered with dead vo cbappe bloom and phox
The savage instinct for grabbing thousands of phox ums and
ra of spring kindred to the passion that devastated
Belgium IT is destructive The Friends of Our Native Landscape the
Wild Flower Preservation society the Audubon society," the Prairie
Geographic society," Nature club many teachers schools flower
lovers everywhere trying to educate children enjoy flowers and birds
and not to destroy them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11

medicine for woman's ailments I ever
saw. Mrs. SARA SHAW, r. No. !,
Portsmouth, Ohio.
Mrs. Shaw proved the merit of this
medicine and wrote this letter in order
that other suffering women may find
relief as she did.
Women who are suffering as she was
should not drag along from day to day
without giving this famous root and
herb remedy, Lydia e. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound, a trial. For special
advice in regard to such ailments write
toLydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn,
Mass. The result Of its forty years
experience is at your service.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11
in the Hofburg museum.

| III t1IN 1IOIUUIE IIuoOuIU.
Professor D'Ancona pointed out to
the Associated Press correspondent
that the Austrians cannot claim that
in surrendering this stone they would
be injuring Vienna's art collection
since they were willing to part with II
to the former emperor who is now a
private citizen and has left the coun-
try
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11
That penends.

"Is the place within walking dis
lance of the carr"
Il Dunno" answered the landlord.
slow far kin you walk ?"-London
Answers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11

SO WO6h 0V tAAAACo -
could hardly g 1T
around to do my
work, and as I had
four in my family
and three boarders
it made it very hard
for me. Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound
was recommended
to me. / took it
and it has restored
my health. It is
certainly the hest
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11
SIPS 600 Collar for Don

Hudson. N. Y.-"Monte Cristo" re-
ceived $4,000 collar on his birth
day. Monte Cristo, bulldog, had
party In honor of the event.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11

career but whether the dream pleasure advancement auism
the United States has found make it true by
giving chance invest every bit Of change at interest
No thinks Of running to savings institution with extra
quarter would he stop invest dollar gained unexpectedly by
purchasing article little cheaper than anticipated but it the
easiest thing in the world buy Thrift stamp with the quarter four
them with the extra dollar right the store where the purchase
made for Thrift stamps sold at all banks and post offices and almost
large store factory and office the country And when sixteen
Thrift stamps have been acquired they be exchanged for War Say
ings stamp which bears per Thus little pile Of
money accumulated without person feeling that he denying him
self anything For little $500 Ito take the maximum purchase
aowed collected and loaned the government in this way five years
from the government will return thousand dollars.
Besides this high rate Of interest must not be forgotten that gov
eminent securities offer absolutely safe investment
AS said above has only know War Savings stamps buy
them They the safest the most convenient and most profitable
the country for savings and they afford opportunity for
natroic action -
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11

The occasional use of Roman Eye Baisam
at night will prevent and relieve tired
eyes, watery eyes, and eye strain. Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11

If you want thing well done don't
do 1t yourself unless you know how
Boston Transcript
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11
II Is the, Easiest Thing in the World to
Invest in War Savings Stamps
Blythe WIFE OF a FORMER y. $. ATTORNEY GENERAL
FORMER U. s. ATTORNEY GENERAL

If anyone is not accumuIating stock Of War Saw
ings stamps surely that person is not acquainted with
all the advantages that W. s. s. hold for their owner
Without exception every person knows something
he wishes to have which takes Of money he can
not well afford to spend In the Of adults it is
often trip they would like to take, the purchase Of
piano, collection Of books, some special educa-
tional course, OF it may be funds for some philan-
thropc project In the case Of youth it is often
tho o,,nnrnitu To 90 70 nnllana or train for favnrite
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-07-11
BEST MEDICINE
FOR WOMEN"
What Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound Did
For Ohio Woman.

Portsmouth, Ohio" suffered from
Irregularities, pains in my side and was
The Press., 1919-05-22
BOROUGH TAX NOTICE.

All persons liable for taxes oD property In tfe thorough of stafford Springs are hereby notifit that tax of f. UT Ttlls on dollar Is que May ist, l9I9 aii lax iS payable at par until June fst. 1919. All faxes unpaid aIJ r June lsJ will be raised at g per eGt. per annum For the convenience or tax paNcrs. will be at my insurance office in converse buildiT g. Main street, every saturday during the month Of May.
 F. J. MURRAY, Collector. Phone 2s-2.
The Press., 1919-05-22
WELLINGTON

Mrs. Charles L. Cobb was at home from Derby for the weekend.
 Prof. Barker of Boston university has been a guest at Belcroft
 Miss Jessie Converse has been wis iting for few days in New London. Miss Bennettt, trained nurse, is professionally engaged at Mansfield. George Cosgrove has made a sur prising rally from his late serious ill., ness.
 An automobile party from Glaston- bury were recent guests at the Gard ner home. Miss Mersereau has returned from her Hartford visit much improved by | the rest and change.
 The decorations of boxwood artisti-
 cally arranged made the church on Sunday doubly attractive. MT. and Mrs. G. V. Smith have been
 entertaining MT. Smiths brother, Dr
 Charles Smith, and wife from Pen. | sylvania.
 l Madam Emily Baker Gardner ii very thoughtful in taking her friends
 to share the pleasure of her motol rides with her son, Councilman D. B l Gardner of Rockville, and this scrib
 is happy to make acknowledgment O
 the kindness and courtesy. l On Friday evening there will be ;
 social in the Baptist church parlors
 to which the whole community are in.
 vited. There will be an attractive
 program. Cake and ice cream will
 be on sale. Cake is solicited. l Town Clerk George F. Bugbee and
 Mrs. Bugbee are happy that their son Walter, has returned safe and well | from overseas. Miss Edna is at home for needed vacation. She passed Sunday at New London with friends. There was an interesting military gathering at Dr. Converse's' home on
 Friday evening. Mrs. c. L. Cobb, Walter Mann, nephew of Mrs. Con- verse, and Miss Bennett, from over seas, Gill Lougee and Walter Bugbee,
 just back from France, and several young ladies in the neighborhood. Mrs. Hubbard Parker had a little
 son born Sunday morning. Those of
 the family who have been ill with
 measles are recovering. MT. Parker s
 sister, Mrs. Ora Parker Phelps, of
 Saratoga, N. Y., is with the family
 Mrs. Parker being with the Mason
 family, in care of Miss J. D. Bennett Itrained nurse
The Press., 1919-05-22
HOLLAND

Private donations are being solicit
 ed during this month for the running expenses of the library.
 Judge and Mrs. Edwin s. Agard and
 Miss Elizabeth Agard have returned from trip to New York. Preparations are being made in
 both churches for the observance of Children's day the second Sunday in June.
 The following were the guests of MT. and Mrs. Myron G. Sparrow on Monday: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Tyler of Washington, R. l., MT. and Mrs. Fred Olds and Helen Tyler of Andover, and MT. and Mrs. John I. Rhodes and Anna Tyler of Holland.
 A meeting was held Monday after noon in the Hicks memorial school in the interest of the state trade school.
 MT. Tucker gave an interesting talk to the seventh and eighth grades of the schools of the town. There are several pupils from our town that would like to attend trade school 1 One pupil from this town is already a student and is reported as doing good work.
The Press., 1919-05-22

| Delegates were appointed Sunday
 in the Congregational church to attend
 the conference of Congregational
 Churches and Ministers at North Gov
 entry next Wednesday as follows:
 Dr. Samuel Simpson, Rev. B. F. Case
 and Lewis B. Price.
 An entertainment consisting of two
 plays, No Followers" and "An Eco-
 nomical Boomerang" will be given in
 the town hall Friday evening" The
 proceeds go for the benefit of the li-
 brary. An orchestra composed of
 Mrs. Alice P. Simmons and the Neff
 brothers will furnish the music.
 In the Victory Liberty Loan Drive
 I. Tilden Jewett succeeded in getting
 the largest number of bonds for the
 men, so the credit of the German hel-
 met will be given to him, and for the | women there is tie between Mrs.
 Harry R. Bartlett and Mrs. I. Tilden Jewett, each having secured eight
 bonds.
 The funeral of Frank William Gard
 ner was held in the Congregational
 church Friday afternoon at o'clock Rev. B. F. Case conducted the ser
 vices, assisted by Rev. Wm. Barber, pdoIol Ol tlC ACC Vu IT, SuulC oSN- eral vocal selections were rendered. The bearers were Chas. H. Sterry John H. P. Rounds, Oscar A. Leonard, Frank A. Newman. Interment was in the North cemetery.
 Union Memorial services will be held next Sunday morning in the Con- gregational' church. The Sons of Veterans from Rockville will come over to take part in the services and go to the cemeteries to put flowers on the graves of the soldiers. A lunch will be served the visitors after the service out doors in memory of the unknown dead. The committee in charge are Mrs. Edwin s. Agard, Mrs Samuel Simpson of the Congregational church and Mrs. L. E. Hall and Mrs. Clayton Clough of the Lee M. E. church
The Press., 1919-05-22
SOMERS

Rev. Cameron Brooks Reed of the United Presbyterian church, Thomp- sonville, exchanged with Rev. John s. Curtis, Sunday.
 Rev. James Gordon Gilkey of the
 South church, Springfield, will give the address at the Memorial day services | which will be held in the Congrega- tional church, Sunday, June l, at 3 D. m.
 Gaius o. Wood, 7S, died May 18th at his home, 256 Walnut street, Holyoke. He was for many years employed as an accountant. He was born in Son.
 CTS, going to Holyoke 37 years ago. He leaves a widow. The funeral was held Friday afternoon, Rev. R. R. Wicks conducting the service, and the
 burial was in Williamsburg.
 An arrest was made in Somersville last week Wednesday in the case of the
 assault on Mrs. Inez Standish on
 March 20. She was returning home from her work in Homer's store, and
 as she turned the corner to go into
 the house, she was struck on the head
 by man. She screamed and the man
 was scared away. The state police have been working on the case, but have been unable to find the man
 whom they were looking for until last week. Selectman A. s. Hurlburt called the state police, who arrested
 the man, after which complete con- Ifession was obtained. Robbery was
 the motive. His name is Joseph Der.
 mich, Polish boy, aged Is years. He
 was bound over to the June term ol the superior court under bonds O. $500 and was taken to Holland jail.
The Press., 1919-05-22
HOME NEWS.
OCAL NOTICES.
Matter under this head 12 cents p IT line.

Matter under this head 12 cents p IT line.'
 -Pickett's Famous Dance Orches- tra will give a dance at St. Edwards s hall Friday night. Dancing from to 12.
 Here you are! Newest shapes styles and values in Mems Straw Hats at s. Katzowitz & Co. "
 Second hand cars for sale at all times. Helm Garage.
 Our Spring line of Coats, Suits, Capes, Dolmans, Dresses, Waists, etc. are ready for your inspection. J. Wasserman.
 Long distance hauling and truck ing. Helm Garage.
 Watch for the new policy at Days Photo Studio, and in the meantime bring in your amateur work. F. S. Holmes, Mgr.
The Press., 1919-05-22
Rock Meadow

Leon Booth was in Worcester the first of the week. Miss Matel Heck is at home. She has been working in ThompsOnville. Wayland Heck and Harold Booth found partridge nest with fifteen eggs in it.
 Miss Mary Bass of Springfield hos pital was with her mother Mrs. Ella Bass, recently for the weekend. MT. and Mrs. Edwin Oliver and MT and Mrs. Leon Oliver of ofThompsonville were at Matt Heck's one day last week
The Press., 1919-05-22
UNION

Miss LaFleur spent the weekend with her parents at Lebanon Hill.
 Miss Elsie Scranton of Westford is visiting her relatives in town this week.
 A party of young men from Yale college are camping a few days in the Kinney house.
 Mrs. Lizzie Moore Royce of Long, meadow with her niece, Winifred Moore, of Mashapaug, with w. Pickles of Southbridge were in town last Friday
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-01-01

From Information brought to this
city by a returned member of what
was at one time Co. D, of the Second
North Dakota, a list has been complied
showing the number kill ed. wounded,
gassed and missing in that company
since since it entered the trenches in
France. This is Devils Lakes own
company and one in which we are all
interested. It is not to he exported
that the list as now COMPILED contains
all the casualties that I'D" company
has suffered for it's members are now
scattered in different units and only
those who hannened to he together in
the regulars" are reported or in this
list. IT is SURPRISING to learn that to
date there. are 80 names on the list as
having suffered in cme manner.
Those who have heen killed have been
rerorted. both those wounded or gass-
ed we've not renor+ed nv either the au-
thories or the hcvs Themselves Only
one Of the rnr-commissicred officers
have been killed. the ~-cthers having
been sent tn officers school earlv in the
s,~~r"e~ and were not able to get into
the fighting.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-01-01

Mr.. A. Maxson, in charge If the To-
cal office of the II. s. Employment
service. at Devils Lake. is informed bv
the Chicago Office Of the professional
section of the u. S. Endowment SER
vice, that a most serious shortaee If
teachers exists in prac+;ca11v all na,+s
Of the Unified States. and that he has
been asked to ascertain. met what. If
anv. teachers are available within the
radius Of his oH1"e. THE. Ch;capo Of
flee renorts that il has va6arcies it is
unable to FIJI ~ rival schools. civ
grades and h;ph schools. ,nrinc;ra1-
Sims. snperinenden";as. and colla~e
and university nrcfeesorsh;rs. AN
qualified teacha~c !rct rnw ac+ra1lv an
gaoed in teach;rr are renrested IN
call at the IT. S rr~~,-l~v~e~+ ,cAF~n
for a srec;al rer'~+~a+'~- h1ark. a~d
in this rrarner er~cn fc~ one ~ The
positions listed WITH +he Ch;ca~n cAa"e.
This anr1ies .r.~+;c.'"-'v - +eracke-s
who have < -:i,- ,or+ re +ea.h-
ing nrofees;c-. NJ Nsa~@rr saws he
IS infovrad IRE wood So vn~.t r-na+ a~d
that The Ch;~n~~ ~E.o - -~ot,;~r .
daene-ate a++e~-n+ - f:N +kaea r~ei-
t;ons nv Tan. LIST. az as sccr +~he~eaf+er
as possible. +
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-01-01

Mrs. R. M. Jones Of 511 Second St.,
is at York where she went to attend
the funeral of her husband who died
from pneumonia following an attack
Of flu at Camp Custer, Mich., just the
day before Christmas. He had been
sick for some time and doubts were
expressed by his wife of his recovery
as he had been a sufferer with pneu-
omnia twice before, but as the days
went by his letters written in bed as
sured her that he was gaining. He
wrote the last letter the evening be-
fore he died. He was but a young
man, and moved to this city from
Leeds at the time he entered the SER
vice, his wife making her home with
her mother since. Deceased was a
model young man and a devoted hus-
band and father, leaving to mourn his
loss his young wife and a little baby
girl who arrived to bless their home
after the father went to camp.