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Middletown transcript., 1902-09-06
OYSTER PLANTING.
Practical Illustration of the
Importance of Planting.
THE PRICE OF SHELLS.

A correspondent of the Baltimore Sun
| writing from Crisfeld, says:
Nelson Bros. formerly of Somerset
county, Maryland, but now residing in
North river, Virginia, have taken uI
900 acres of oyster ground in Pocomoke
sound, between Muddy Marsh and the
Lodges, on which they have already
planted 100, 900 bushels of shells.
These shells seeded only 100 acres, and
it is their intention to plant like guam,
tity every summer until all Of their big
submarine farm is under cultivation. The
last shells were planted only two weeks
ago, and they are already covered with
fine strike of young growth, some OF
the young oysters ranging in size from
dime to a quarter. One can imagine
the value of this oyster bed when COW
cred with marketable oysters and tie
large returns for a small amount of cap
ital invested.
The shells cost in Baltimore 2l cents
per bushel, and before they had been
moved the firm was offered four cents
per bushel for them just as they lay.
This rapid increase in the price of shells
leads experienced oystermen to predict
that they will be worth 10 cents per
bushel in few years.
Until 1880 the shells had no CONNER
cisl value and oyster packers were COM
PEELED to pay to have them removed
from around their shucking houses. As
they made excellent ballast for the large
schooners and the pungies then engaged
in the oyster industry, it was the invari-
able custom on discharging cargo of
oysters to have large number of shells
wheeled into the vessels hold in return.
On reaching the oyster grounds these
shells were shoveled overheard generally
on barren bottoms. and thus the dredgers
were busy all winter almost unconscious |
ly increasing the oyster supply. By this
use of shells for ballest the spat during
the summer had surface on which to |
catch, and dredgers were continually |
running on new lumbs of oysters, as they |
were called, during the succeeding fall
and winter.
Then came a time when shells began
to have a commercial value. The rail-
roads used them for ballast, the counties
for roads and the planters in Virginia
and other States created an increasing
demand, until now they have reached
a price when they can be used only for
planting purposes. Shells at 10 cents per
bushel or even less are too costly for road
material.
Another firm from Somerset County
that has done well in Virginia is that of
Coulbourne Bros. They tried farming
for number of years and were moder-
ately successful, but determined to 60
into oyster planting on the Rappahan-
mock river. At first they met with re-
verses, but persisted and have since pros
psred. They now have, it is stated, at |
least 100000 bushels of oysters on their
beds. They took up by actual measure
10000 bushels of oysters this summer
and moved them near their oyster house
in Wheaton for next winters shucking,
Every winter they now open about co.
BOO bushels and the shells are reserved /
to be replaced on the beds during the
summer. They give employment to
about 300 people.
Middletown transcript., 1902-09-06
Good Advio.

The most miserable beings in the world
are those suffering from Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint. More than seyenty.fiye
per cent. Of the people in the United
States are afflicted with these two dis
eases and their effects: such as Sour
Stomach, Sick Headache, Habitual Cos
tiveness, Palpitation Of the Heart, Heart.
burn, Water-brash, Gnawing and Burn
ing Pains at the Pit of the Stomach.
Yellow Skin, Coated Tongue and Dis
agreeable Taste in the Mouth, Coming
up Of Food after Eating, Low Spirits,
etc. Go to your Druggist and get bottle
Of August Flower for rs cents. Two
doses will relieve you. Try it. For sale
by J. 8. & w. Lattomus, Townsend. Del
Get Green's Prize Almanac.
Middletown transcript., 1902-09-06
FEMININE FASHIONS
Lock out for Emerald Green

Il
The distinctive color in millinery this
season is emerald green, says the Deline-
ator. Paradise algrettes, piumes, birds,
velvet and tulle are exhibited in this
shade, and when they are used to adorn
deep or brownish straw, or even
q white or black straw or tulle hat,
the effect is most pleasing. An imported
model carrying out the harmonious
blending Of burnt cream and this new
shade of green was large fare shape,
with low, fiat crown and made of rough,
closely woven straw in the burnt cream
shade. A band of green velvet ribbon
encircled the crown, and falling over the
faring brim at the left side, with the end
touching the hair. was handsome os-
trich plume in the same shade of green.
Such hat would be most attractive as
an accompaniment to pongee gown
having green and black introduced in q
decorative way.
Lace Collars to be Popular
According to all signs, collars will play
an important part in miladys wardrobe
this next season. A style attractive in
every detail and novel in shape is made
of silk herring bone and ladder braid
designs, with outlines of heavy cord
braid, having a satiny finish. The de-
signs are filled in with an open tracery OF
silk lace. Empiecements of rich velvet
are set in the collar, and the velvet is
embroidered with floral designs worked
in silk Of the same color. These collars
come in black, with velvet or moire em-
placements; in castor shades, with velvet,
and in the new champagne color, with
velvet.
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Use Aliens Foot-Eass

A powder to be shaken into the shoes.
Your feet feel swollen, nervous and hot,
and get tired easily. If you have smart
ing feet or tight shoes, try Aliens Foot
Ease. 1t cools the feet, and makes walk
ing easy. Cures swollen, sweating feet,
ingrowing nails, blisters and callous spots.
Relieves corns and bunions of all pain
and gives rest and comfort. Try it to-
day. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores for 25c. Don't accept any substi-
tute. Trial package free. Address, Al
len S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Middletown transcript., 1902-09-06
Many Concerns Inoorporsted

The month of August has been one of
the most prosperous in the history of the
Corporation Law for the State Treasury.
Many new companies naV5 Deen Incor-
porated with probably twenty million
dollars worth of capital stock. There
have been only few companies to file
certificates of dissolution, and several
have filed certificates of increase of
capital stock.
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A Good Thing

German Syrup is the special prescrip
ton of DR.. A. Boschee, a celebrated Ger
man Physician, and is acknowledged to
be one of the most fortunate discoveries
in Medicine. 1t quickly cures Coughs,
Colds and all Lung troubles of the sever
est nature, removing, as it does, the
cause of the affection and leaving the
parts in strong and healthy condition.
1t is not an experimental medicine. but
has stood the test of years, giving salts
faction in every case, which its rapidly
increasing sale every season confirms.
Two million bottles sold annually. Bos-
chee's German Syrup was introduced in
the United States in 1868, and is now
sold in every town and village in the
civilized world. Three doses will relieve
any ordinary cough. Price 25 cents. For
sale by ]. S. & w. Lsttomus, Townsend,
Del. Get Green's Prize Almanac.
Middletown transcript., 1902-09-06
BIG ouart.rlv Celebration

"Big Quarterly" was celebrated in
Wilmington Sunday, but in quiet man.
ner. There has been marked falling
off in the number of visitors during the
last few years, and Sunday less than L.
iority of them were along French street
but even that thoroughfarewas not crowd
ed. Between Eighth and Ninth streets
tables bad been set up and all the deli
cacies of the season were served. The
visitors seemed to enjoy themselves and
all took part in the religious services.
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.BYRNE FOR CONGRESS
M. B. Burris and P. B. Norman
Were Named
ADDIcKs WAS BEHIND BYRNE

In their convention at Dover on Tues
day the Union Republicans of Delaware
nominated candidates for Representative
IN Congress, state treasurer and state
auditor, Martin B. Burris was selected as
the candidate for treasurer and Purna
B. Norman for auditor, they being the
present incumbents in Office and the can
dldates OF the Republican party for re-
election. The Unionists failed to en-.
dorse Congressman L. Heisler Ball for a
second term, but instead Mr.. Addicks
called for the nomination of United States
District Attorney William Michael Byrne
for representative in Congress Despite
strong undercurrent of sentiment
against him, Mr.. Byrne was nominated.
Mr.. Byrne accepted the nomination in
a spectacular speech of more than one
hour, in which he spoke of political con-
dltlons nationally and in Delaware, and
he freely predicted that he would be
elected to Congress in opposition to the
Republican and Democratic candidates.
Mr.. Byrne's speech was calculated to
arouse the enthusiasm of the delegates
from Kent and Sussex counties suffi-
ciently to cause them to accept him as a
candidate, and to batter down their un-
manifested opposition.
Purnal B. Norman Named
In selecting State Auditor Purual B.
Norman for a second term, the Union
Republicans of Sussex county upset the
plans of Mr.. Addicks and some of his
close political lieutenants who were try
ing to defeat Mr.. Norman. Mr.. AddicIg
personally had the New Castle county
caucus to endorse Newell Ball, and even
had Mr.. Ball placed in nomination in the
open convention. From the platform,
where he was sitting as secretary of the
convention, Mr.. Ball declined to stand as
a candidate and was withdrawn from
nomination, after which Mr.. Norman was
named unanimously.
Interest in New Castle County
Great interest centered in the New
Castle County caucus. In the Second
Senatorial district it was said that Mr..
Addicks wanted William B. Clerk put on
the State committee, but Evan w. Gal
lagher was chosen.
When Chairman Blakely called for
nominations for Congressman Mr.. Ad-
dicks addressed the delegates, declaring
that DIR. Ball had been indorsed two
years ago because Chairmaa Hanna had
Mr.. Addicks to see that a z
Congressman was elected
from Delaware. Referring to the New
York conference held recently, Mr.. Ad-
dicks said that an offer was made to elect
Ball again if he would
bring the Legislature together so that
two Senators might be chosen. Mr..
Addicks said he would be satisfied if
DR.. Ball were not withdrawn from the
Regular" ticket.
Now State Committee
The new State Central Committee is as
follows:
New Castle County-Evan Gallagher
Walter H. Hayes, Thomas E. Postles, J
Edward Addicks, s. Frank Ewart, James
B. Foster, A. X. Paxson, William H.
Money.
Kent County-D. NJ. Wilson, David T.
Clark, ]. Frank Alice, William Tharp and
5. ]. Abbott.
Sussex County-Newall Ball, H. L.
spicer, D. O. Moore, E. c. Lynch, Hiram
R. Burton.
Middletown transcript., 1902-09-06
Lace Collars to be Popular
Arrested for stabbing /. Man

Robert L. McKintry, of Wyoming,
agent for the Fruit Growers Express
Company, was arrested Sunday by Con-
stable Hollis, charged with stabbing Ed
gar johnson in the neck. The alleged
assault was the outcome of a quarrel
started in a barroom. The knife pene-
trated Johnson's neck about three inches
and his condition is considered serious.
Middletown transcript., 1902-09-06
The Corn Crop

A corn crop of fully $500, ,oO0, 900 bu-
shells, which is 800. COG, 900 bushels more
than the biggest crop in the history Of
the county, is predicted for this year by
traffic men and grain statisticans. Two
and half billion bushels of corn means
14O, ,000, ,OOO, 900 pounds; which means 20,
coo, 600 tons; which, at the liberal average
Of 80 tons to the car, means 2. 1888 1888 car
loads; which, at so cars to the train,
meaEs At, ,666 trains.
Middletown transcript., 1902-09-06
JOB WILLIAMS CRIME
Locked Aged Couple in Burn
ing Barn
ROBBERY WAS His MOTIVE

Wednesday evening last a bright light
in the slxys off toward Woodland Beach
led many persons in Smyrna and the
"Neck" to believe the marsh was on fire
or that some farmers outbuildings were
ablaze. Persons driving toward Wood
land Beach were almost sure it was a con-
flagration at this well-known resort.
Those who attended the dance at Wood
land that night, driving to Aaron Mar
vePs home in hack and going across the
marsh in small boats, were positive the
hotel at Woodland was ablaze when they
turned the corner below the Ford farm,
but later they could see the fire was on
the Jersey shore.
Wanted Money
Job Williams, colored man who
worked for John S. Holmes on his farm
near Bridgeton, wanted to get married
Thursday night, but he had no money to
purchase a new suit of clothes or to pay
the minister, SO he hit upon the plan of
robbing his employer. Going to Mr..
Holmes, who was eighty years old and
almost blind, he asked for two dollars
Mr.. Holmes called his housekeeper, Miss
Catharine Shute, and told her to give the
man the money. Williams saw Miss
Shute take roll of bills from a table
drawer and after he was paid left the
room. These three persons were alone
on the farm.
Lured to Their Doom
Williams after leaving the house went
70 the barn and set-it on fire. Return
ng to the house he informed Mr.. Holmes.
md he and his housekeeper went with
he black-fend to the burning building. |
Upon the pretense of showing them |
where the blaze started Williams got Mr.. |
Holmes and Miss Shute in the barn and |
hen locked the door on them. The aged
couple were soon suffocated and were
burned to death, although it was not
Known until Thursday morning that they
lad perished. After committing his
horrible crime Williams went to the
louse and robbing the drawer fed while
leighbors were fighting the flames.
Negro confesses
Thursday Mr.. Holmes and Miss Shute's
TRANCE disappearance aroused suspicion
nd the mass of ashes at the barn was
xamined. The two charred bodies were
ound close together. Later Williams
vas arrested after returning from drive
With his girl. Williams confesses that
Ie robbed the farmer and set the barn
n fire, but he declared he did not kill
he old couple. Still, the officers will
ndeavor to show that he is guilty of the
nore horrible crime, for in the room he
coupled at the farm they found an empty
istol and cartridge shells that fit it.
he remains of the old couple were so
ar burned that it is not possible to tel,
1hether they were injured before the fire,
Williams crime is not lessened in enor.
nifty by that fact, however, since he admits
hat after he had gone to the burning
'arn with Mr.. Holmes and Miss Shute
S tie blaze broke forth he shut the
Ioors on them and sped to the house to
ecurs the money he coveted and for
which he committed the horrible deed
'myrnd Call.
Middletown transcript., 1902-09-06
0vstar season Onens

The oyster season began early Monday
morning, and there is every promise that
this will be busy fall and winter for the
oyster catchers. Many oysters have been
planted, and when taken up for an ex-
animation have proved to have grown
well. All the ships are now active and
commence their duties with the expecta-
tons Of 3 busy season.
Middletown transcript., 1902-09-06
Reduced Rates to Denver, Colorado Spring
and Pueblo

On account of the meeting of the Ma
tional Association of Letter Carriers, to
he held at Denver, COL, September to 6,
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
sell excursion tickets to Denver, Colo
RADIO Springs, or Pueblo, COL, from all
stations on its lines, at rate Of single fare
for the round trip. Tickets will be sold
and good going on August 20 to 81, and
will be good to return until September
so, inclusive Tickets must be validated
for return passage by Joint Agent at any
Of the aforementioned points, for which
service feeo Of 25 cents will Be charged.
For specific rates and conditions, apply
to ticket agsnts.
Middletown transcript., 1902-09-06

All who use Atomizers in treating
nasal catarrh will get the best result from
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm. Price, includ-
ing spraying tube IS cts. Sold by drug
gists or mailed by Ely Bros, 56 Warren
St., N Y.
New Orleans, Sept. /, 1900.
Messers. ELY BRos.: ~ sold two bottles
OF your Liquid Cream Balm to a customer
VIM. Lamberton. 14l5 Delachaise ST.
New Orleans: he has used the two bottles,
giving him wonderful and most satisfac-
tory results.
(1or NJ xroTs.sfk pf..sv..z..k
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-28
DEATH OF FRANK. THOMAS
Expires Last Evening After Opera
ton For Appendicitis.

Frank ]. Thomas, of No. 1906 West
Sixth avenue, an actuary of the Kansas
Mutual Life Insurance company, died
last evening at Stormont hospital where
he underwent an operation for appen-
dicitis Sunday morning. A postmortem
examination resulted in the discovery,
it is said, of peritonitis, from which he
had been suffering even before he was
operated on for appendicitis
Mr. Thomas was born at Adams, JEFF
ferson county, New York August II,
1856, and was married to Bertha Minna
Schadow. on October IL, 1880. He re-
moved to Kansas in 1879 and settled at
Hiawatha. He was engaged in railroad
contract work during the early years
of his residence in Kansas and later be-
came connected with the Kansas
Mutual and removed to Topeka when
that company came here from Hia-
watha ten years ago.
Mr.. Thomas was an earnest church
worker and was superintendent of the
First Methodist Sunday school for the
past two years.
Mr.. Thomas leaves a wife and three
children, all girls, the Oldest of whom
is 10 years of age. Mrs. Thomas has
been very sick for the past few weeks
and may not live long. brother of
Mr.. Thomas will arrive here. today from
Milwaukee. The time for the funeral
has not yet been definitely determined
but it will probably be Saturday after
noon at 2:30 at the First Methodist
church.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-28
NORTH Topeka.

rIeave items for this column with Kim +.
ball Printing Co.. 912 North Kansas AVE.
r. P. Smith, of Granville, was a
North side visitor today.
Our prices on Dry Goods are the low
est in the city. Ringels, 1874 Kan. ave.
Thurman Banta, of Nadeau, was a
Topeka visitor yesterday.
Mrs Wallace is quite ill with the grip
at her home, 929 Monroe street.
Buy your Shoes at the Bankrupt sale
and save money. 1874 Kansas avenue
The w. T. K. club will meet Tuesday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. w. D.
Lacey, 832 Jackson street.
Ray, the little son of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. w. Schenck, is i'll with scarlet fever
at the family home, 1922 Quincy street.
Ladies' Rubbers 10c pair.
COSTLEY & POST.
Mr. r. F. Huddy, of St. Louis, Mo,
was the guest today of Mr.. and Mrs.
T. M. James, jr., of 225 West Laurent
street
Mr.. and Mrs. James Ellis will move
tomorrow from their home, corner of
Grant street and Topeka avenue, to the
McKeever farm near Valley Falls.
so per cent discount on all Waists and
Skirts. Ringels S34 Kansas avenue.
east side Of street
Mrs. G. B. Camp and son Bert, of 1892
Jackson street, left this afternoon for
Kansas City, where they Will be the
guests over Sunday of Mrs. Camps
mother. Mrs. Orcutt
Daily during March and April the
Santa Fe will sell tickets to California
$50; Oregon points $3.50. T. NJ. James,
Jr., agent, $50 North Kansas avenue
Mr.. and Mrs p H. Owen will arrive
next week from Richmond. Ind, to visit
Mr.. Owens parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Franklin owen, of 1917 Jefferson street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-28
A Yeoman Wanted For Forgery.

New York, Feb. 28.-DeWitt Clinton
Hoffman a yeoman on the receiving
ship Columbia, has been arrested at the
Brooklyn navy yard on telegram from
Sheriff Barr, of Adams county, Ohio,
where he is said to be wanted on
charges of forgery on the Ohio State
National bank and the First National
bank, Lima, o. Hoffman is said to have
gone under the names of James Ray
mond Bayley and John B. Andrews.
His home is in Dallas, Tex, where it is
said his uncle is president of a bank.
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insurance Companies Retire.

Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 2S.-The app1i-
cation of a strict construction of the
Indiana statute regarding securities is
causing many Withdrawals of insurance
companies from the state. The United
Firemen's of Philadelphia and the
County of Philadelphia have given no
tice that they will not renew their
licenses, since it would necessitata a
change in some of their securities. Five
companies have withdrawn from the
state this year. Two other com panies
may withdraw, having until March 10
to decide.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-28
Hammerstein Is Fined.

New York, Feb. 28.-Oscar Hammer
stein, the theatrical manager, for whom
a body warrant was issued by Justice
Maddox of the supreme court at White
Plains for failing to answer a subpoena,
has been fined IS. Hammerstein's ex-
cuse was that he was compelled on the
same day to be in the United States
court in this city. Justice Madden told
him to produce the subpoena. Mr. Ham
merstein said he had not been formally
subpoenaed, but simply told by the law
yers to be in the United States court in
Manhattan and had ObeYed.
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COSILEH q POST.
AS Mr. Roy Wilson was riding his BIZ
cycle home last evening a young resi-
dent of Holmans addition, Leland Fisk
came out with d rope to lasso the wheel.
He succeeded in his attempt and MIR.
Wilson was thrown to the ground; fort
unately he was riding so slowly that be
was not injured, but the chain and sew
eral spolxeS of the rear wheel were bro
ken and the Sprocket wheel knocked out
of line. Much complaint is made of boys
interfering With bicyclists by attempt
ing to stop them, especially by putting
sticks through the spokes of the wheels.
The members of the Rochester Gene
terry association met yesterday after
noon at the Office of Forbes Bros, on
West Laurent street, and the question
of putting in a water system was dis
cussed. Bids from four differently par
ties were offered, but owing to a lack
of definite specifications the association
was unable to make any decision. Inc
matter was referred back to a commit
tee to make plans aud specifications and
furnish them to those who already have
submitted bids and to Others who may
wish to submit bids, all bids to be in by
o'clock, Saturday, March g.
Mr. and Mrs r. L Robson celebrated
the tenth anniversary of their marriage
Thursday evening at their home, 140S
Jackson street. The guests were: Mr..
and Mrs. d. T. Gabriel, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Garland, Mr. and Mrs. Risinger,
Mr.. and Mrs. Van Cleave, Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Lawson, Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Miller,
Mrs. Matte Van Cleave, Mrs. VIM.
Smith of Streator. ILL.,, Mrs. H. n.
Winon of Homestead, Okla, Miss Grace
Van Cleave, Miss Mabel Garland, Miss
Dora Miller, Mr.. w. K. Miller and Mr..
Chas. Miller.
Some little excitement was caused on
Kansas avenue yesterday afternoon by
the running away of the team belonging
to Frank Carter of Hoyt The team
which was hitched to a spring buggy
was tied near the Santa Fe junction
and became frightened by the wooden
mill whistle. They started west on Lau-
rent street until they reached the ave-
nue. then turned south. When they
came to Petro & Woodford's drug store
they took the sidewalk. In front of the
store a large package of bananas and
oranges was spilled out. The horses la
ter took to the street and collided with
a buggy belonging to William Kemp of
Capitol View, brother-in-law of Mr.
Carter, which was badly broken. Near
the Citizens bank the team came in con-
tact with a trolley pole where they left
the buggy and harness much the worse
for wear. One horse was captured near
the Union Pacific depot but the ether
succeeded in getting over the river be-
fore he was caught
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VIII Take No Action.

New York, Feb. 2S.-At meeting of
the directors of the Tea association it
has been decided to take no action on
the question as to when the repeal of
the war revenue tax on tea should take
effect, whether July or January 1. The
date provided in the bill now pending
in congress is January 1, 1903. Copies
of the regulations for the entry and ex-
animation of imported teas, as adopted
by the treasury department, We're re-
ceived. They are practically the same
as those of last year.