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Middletown transcript., 1907-06-22
INTERESTING ri lTIcAE SITUATION
Politicians 0nessiag ii ii Hew III Local

Option Election VIII Affect Them
The SEake capital town NTH isa Dover
Green, il the csntrs ii asIisieal slate
making, but iii tte polillleisna Of Dela-
ware are now guessing Ebay cannot
claim anything they predist. Political
leaders Of both parties from she lower
counties have begun 20 gather. casully.
Eip Dover and exchange political views
with the men of both parties from New
Castle county who happen to bein Dover
on State business. While the local option
agitation and special license election in
November, ii ia recognized, will make
new alignments and may 80 50 far as to
create new party, vet 1t ID pointed out
that the most momentous and important
and far reaching election ever held in the
Titles tate Of Delaware il set down for next
year, when the voters OF this common
wealth viii not only help select a Presi-
ent and Vice President to carry out great
policies governing greater American, but
the State itself VIII have 10 choose an en-
tire new staff of officials Governor,
Attorney General, Secretary Of State,
Chancellor, Chief Justice and resident
judges Of three counties, together with its
Legislature and county government custo.
dians.
The local option agitation will, un-
questionably, effect the choice OF gover-
nor, the official who will this time enter
upon the duties OF his Office with the
knowledge that large and adequate
salary awaits him. and who will have the
responsibility of appointing the entire
judiciary Of the State, which will largsly
be made up of new men because the ad-
yanced yearslof tie older judges now sitt-
ing. II mo License carries in Kent and
Sussex and Is defeated In Wilmington and
New Castle, Or II it carries throughout
the entire State, governors and judges will
almost certainly be chosen accordingly.
The personnel OF candidates for all these
most important posts in statecraft has
been but lightly touched upon, but some
prophecies have been made the past week
which throw out presumptive slate some-
thing like the following: In the event Of
Republican victory next year: Cover
nor, Simeon Pennewill; Secretary of State,
Joseph L. CahalI; Chancellor, Anthony
Higgins; Chief Justice, James PennewiIl;
Senior Associate Justice, Herbert Fl.
Ward; Resident Associate Justices, New
Castle, Martin B. .Bhrris; Kent, John R.
Nicholson; Sussex, William H. Boyce;
Attorney General, William H. Heald,
Wilmington, or James M. Satterfeld of
Kent. In the event OF Democratic sue
cess Governor, Joseph E. Holland; Sec
retary Of Estate, William Salisbury; Chan
cellor, John r. Nicholson; Chief Justice,
J. Harvey Whiteman; Senior Associate
Justice, James Pennewill; Resident As
sociate Justices. New Castle Levin !. Han
day or R. G, Harman; Kent, William T.
smithers; Sussex, William II. Boyce
Attorney General, Alexander NJ DAILY of
Dover. or j. Frank Ball, of Wilmington.
- Wilmington Sunday Star.
Middletown transcript., 1907-06-22
a GOOD RESULT

Undsr the operation Of the new Purs
Food Laws, baking powders now gener
ally bear on The labels statement Of the
ingredients. This isof utmoetimponancs
becanse Of the harmful ingredients used
,in many cases.
cyaI Baking Powder il known to b.
sEs only baking powder made OF Roya
Grd,e Cream Of Tartar, and this no doub,
axpiains its greatly increased sale here.
Careful honsekeepers are taking adyan
tage Of The protection which she Laws
aiiord, and are examining all the reading
matter on the back of the label before
adopting any brand for use ID The home.
When ID place oi she words Cream oI
Tartar the words "alumu aluminium,
or aphosphats of lime, appear among
ths Ingredients, they heed the warming
and avoid baking powders containing
sfese substitutes.
Middletown transcript., 1907-06-22
CHESAPEAKE CITY ITEMS

Miss Florence Egee spent Saturday las
in Philadelphia.
DR.. William G. Karsner spent Saturda,
last in Baltimore.
DR.. and Mrs. G. Claws were Baltimore
visitors last week
Gilbert Cooling spent several days las
week at Westminster, Md.
Mrs. T. G. smoot and children ar,
spending some time at Rehoboth.
Miss Little John is spending some tins
with relatives in Wilmington.
Miss Miriam Alrich, Of Glasgow, Del.
is visiting Mrs. George s. Woolley.
Mr.. Thomas Price Of Wilmington, ,spenl
Sunday with his family here.
The Red Men attended the M. e
Church in q body last Sunday evening
Miss Mamie Wright shas returned home
from Baltimore for the Summer
Miss Sadie May, of Baltimore. is spend.
ing some time with friends in town.
Mrs. Charles W. Cooling has been
spending some time with her parents in
Elk Neck.
Rev. Arters,of Middletown, will preach
in the M. E. Church next Sunday morn
ing.
/ Frank Conrey, Of Philadelphia, has
been spending sometime with Mrs. Anna
Conrey.
4 Miss Margaret Griffith, Of Baltimore,
is spending sometime with her sister,
Mrs. james s. Hopper.
ii. w. Caldwell attended the COM
mencement exercises at the Jacob Tome
Institute last week.
Miss Cora Arrants has returned to
Philadelphia, after visiting. her sister,
MrH. Charles W. Cooling.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Miller, OF Phila-
delphia, visited his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Miller, this week.
Misses Sadie and Louie Tatman, Of
Baltimore, are visiting their parents, Mr..
and Mgs. Augustus Tatman.
The Delaware City base ball team de-
feated the Chesapeake team last Saturday
aiteFisoon BY the score Of to i.
On account Of the locks at St. Georges
breaking down, the boats have not been
running for the past few days.
Mrs. Lea Elliott and son returned to
Newark on Sunday after spending several
days hith her mother. Mrs. M. Z. Willis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter II. Clever, Of Elk
ton, and Mrs Fanny Clever, Of Whining
ton, spent Wednesday last with Mr..
Thomas J. Cleayer.
Middletown transcript., 1907-06-22
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
St. Georges Hundred

u
The taxable residents of st. Georges
Hundred, and all persons liable to pay
tax In said Hundred, are hereby notified
that the Taxes for the year 1905 are now
due, and the undersigned Tax Collector
for said Hundred, will be
AT LLoYD's HOTEL, IN ODESSA,
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18th, 1907,
From 900 a. N. to 1900 p. M.
AT HENRY cLEAvER's STORE, IN PORT PENN,
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10Th, 1907,
From | p. M. TO o4P.M.
and at the County Tax Collectors Office,
South Broad street, Middletown, Dell.
every Saturday during the month Of
June from A. NJ, to 4 2. M.
Tax bills can be obtained BY making
personal application to the Collector, or
by sending written communication en-
closing stamps
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE.
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAKES or
NEW CASTLE COUNTY
SECTIoS 35. That on all taxes paid be-
fore the first day OF August there shall be
an statement OF per centum. On all
taxes paid before the FIRST day OF Decem-
Der there shall be an abatement of three
per centuln. On all taxes paid after the
first day Of December five per centum
thereof shall be added thereto.
WALTER BEASTEM
Collectorof Taxes for st. Georges Hun
dred.
Middletown transcript., 1907-06-22
REMEDY FOR aoyER.cAprrALIzArIoN,

In the Bryan -Beveridge de
bates in the Reader Magazine the
following remedy for over-capi
talization is given by Senator
Beveridge:
"Here is a simpler remedy
than either national incorpora.
ton or national franchise. A ma
tional law requiring every, inter
state corporation doing a bust.
ness of five million dollars OF
over which puts stock on the
markets conspicuously to publish
the exact truth as to every pos
sible item that might influence
purchasers. For example, il
men buy q property Tor one mil
lion dollars, make it earn fifty
per cent. dividend, then capital.
ize' it for ten million dollars, they
should not be permitted to 'un.
load this stock upon the state.
ment that it was earning five per
cent. They should be compelled
to state they bought the prop.
erty for one million dollars: the
amount OF actual improvements,
both by description and in dol.
lars and cents, which they have
made upon it, and every conceiv-
able fact. This would prevent
ver-capitalization, for nobody
would buy such 'watered stock;
and OF course, If they could moi
sell the stock they would moi
water it. This is the English
Law to-day. Il is simplicity it.
self and common honesty; and il
can be passed without either d
national Incorporation or a na
tional franchise Law. All that is
necessary is to require such
statement to be published, and
make It a criminal offense pun
ishable By fine and penitentiary
if promoters disobey or make
false statements. Nobody ought
TO object to such d law, since Il
does nothing more than compel
men 10 tell the truth. I shall in.
trodnce such a bill next session.
Middletown transcript., 1907-06-22
OLD DELAWARE COMMENCEMENT
Fine Address Delivered BY II. II. Ward.
Degrees Awarded to Large Class

NEWARK, DEL, June 19--Under con-
ditions ideal in every sense Of the word;
before as large class as ever assembled
at like affair. commencement exercises
were held at Delaware College this morn
ing, and throughout the day the big,
shady lawns surrounding the old college
we're thronged with visitors attracted by
the large class one of the largest turned
out from the institution since 1873.
There was continual series of events
from morning until the next morning.
Following the exercises III which the stu
dent orations we're made, the degrees
conferred aud the prizes awarded, there
was luncheon served in the library of
the college 10 the visitors. More than
200 persons partook OF the repast, after
which they strolied about the college
campus visiting the different buildings,
under the guidance of the students.
Throughout the whole afternoon the
grounds were thronged; chairs were
brought out upon the lawns and groups
sat about enjoying the day in the cool
shade of the massive linden trees, which
form covering for the whole cam pus
only an occasional splotch of sunshine
penetrating through the foliage.
During the afternoon the annual meet
ing of the Alumni Association was in
session, at which time resolution was
passed by that body that all trustees
elected or appointed in the future shall
be members Of the Alumni Of the college.
A copy Of these resolutions will be for
warded to Governor Preston Lea and to
the trustees.
The subject of getting funds for track
and athletic field upon the college cam
pus was discussed TO some length and
was finally left to the athletic committee,
composed Of Professors G. Z. Short and
.. L. Snith aud Joseph ii. HUssingsr
and +. w. Curtis.
E. D. Hearne. Of Georgetown, was
elected president; Joseph Fl. Hossinger,
Newark, yice-president, and Professor G.
T. Short, Neward, secretary and treas-
urer. There was an unusually large
number OF the association present at the
meeting. including men graduated from
the college more than score Of years
ago.
Middletown transcript., 1907-06-22
S. H. ST TAATS
Muslin Underwear

We would call your attention TO our
New Line of Muslin Underwear, compris-
ing great variety OF styles and qualities.
from the plain muslin and calnbric up 30
the elaborate lace and embroidery triin-
med garments. The workmanship is of
the best, the materials used are soft,
smooth fabrics, and the embroideries and
laces are neat and dainty patterns such as
you would select yourself. No garments
are skimped in material, but are cut in
full sizes, even In the cheaper grades
We are offering many exceptional values
values that We would not be able to
duplicate to-day owing to the great adj
vance in price of raw material 0ur
orders were placed with the makers sew
eral months ago.
Ladies' Gowns
in muslin, cambria and nainsook square
pointed and round yokes Of hemstitched
or cluster tucks with insertion.
Gowns with low neck and elbow sleeves
daintily trimmed with ribbon and en-
broidery. Cool and comfortable for sum-
mer wear.
Extra size gowns.
Corset Covers
Yariously trimmed. 25c, 5Oc, 75c. $1.OO
and on up.
Special offerings at25c with hemstitched
rufae and with lace, and at SOC with lace
and insertion.
Ladies' Drawers
with deep hem and cluster of fine tucks;
also with hemstitched rufle and ruffle
edged With embroidery, lace and inser-
tion.
Skirts
Plain and with hemstitched ruffie.
Fine White Skirts, lace and embroidery
trimmed. A large assortment of styles.
Short Skirts.
4O5 Market St. 4O4 ShipIey St.
Middletown transcript., 1907-06-22
Pennsylvania Railroad
BULLETIN.
LoW-RATE NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSIONS

I soothe while the mind the phrase used by the
American author Nathaniel Hawthorne writing Niagara
Falls, and its many phases of beauty and grandeur.
To those who have viewed this magnificent spectacle
will prove enhrang revelation of masty beauty and power
that must remain forever delightful memory
visited Niagara Falls amid
historic Environments vwed its varied of WONDER
delight gather impressions falling waters
the dashing rapids, and the great gorge
This the Pennsylvania Railroad will series of aac
personally Niagara Falls July Sd
17h August 9TH and 2st September 4h 18h and
October 9th
Tickets will be sold at low rates for the round trip and
will be valid for return passage within ten days.
special train charge experienced tourist will
each date from Philadelphia carrying paor dining
car, and high grade coaches.
Tickets will be good going the special train and return
any regular within the limit permitting
at Buffalo the beautiful metropolis of Lake Erie
detailed information of this
outings may be had application to Ticket Agents.
Middletown transcript., 1907-06-22
Cures Blood, Skins, Disease Cancer Greatest
Blood Purifier Free
A CURE FOR SWEARING

AR WINDOW STICKS. do you use stick
to hold your windows up? Stop IL. Use
my neat attachment, only 25c. Six for
$l.OO. Will hold window any lleighth
desired. Attached by child, in two min,
utes without tools. M. WARD, Room 55
Metzrott Bldg, Washington d. @.
Middletown transcript., 1907-06-22
Ymnrovsd Train ssrv;as fa MAha

1MBfvKsu zKTAlM b6fele& 70 &4heb0Eh
Beginning July bib, speeial train will
leave Harrington u 5:34 r M. Fridaya
and SATURDAYS during the summer SEASON.
for Rehobotll. This train win connect
ri Harrington With train No. 80 leaving
Wilmington ii 2.6 r NJ
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TRANSFORMED TO 4 M1LL1oNA1RE

Having, 1t is said, refused 81 800, 900
for bis simple little invention, we'll
known Delaware locomotive engine driver
has been transformed to millionaire John
Fl. Parsons, on a Delaware cross country
Of the Pennsylvania Railroad, drove his
engine through Milton few weeks ago
with peculiar device upon it. I'm
just seeing if we cannot do without smoke
and gas, he said to some inquiring and
smiling friends who pointed at the con-
trivance. II got permission from the
it did not Interfere with orr move
ments. Since then some Of the best en-
gineers in the Pennsylvania system have
been examining the invention and gett-
ing their heads together, for it seems that
at last device has been invented which
will consume every atom and vestige OF
smoke, gas and ordor from the locomo-
tive, at the same time act as fuel saver
to marvellous extent. Wednesday, high
Pennsylvania Railroad officials came in
to the Delaware Statehouse and fled
charter with capital stock OF 5000, 600
for tn" Parsons Engineering Company"
ITO acquire letters patent for burning and
consumption Of carbon and gases and for
the prevention of smoke" The incorpo--
rators are John H. Parsons, of Delaware;
Theodore C. Search, OF Philadelphia, and
Herbert H. Ward, of Wilmington. There
is evidence that the Pennsylvania road in
tends to take care Of this inventor, for be
is not only named as the principal incor-
porator, but is to be president Of his S5,-
000, 90 concern, for which the charter fees
Of 81 900 were paid in cash.
It developed, with the filing OF the
charter, that Parsons device will not
only be public benefaction in disposing
Of all the black smoke and noxious gases
Of the coal-burning company fifty per
cent. Of its fuel. '.It has demonstrate
ed chat one half the fuel can be saved by
use,n said former Attorney General Her
bert II. Ward, oil Delaware counsel Tor
the Pennsylvania Railroad, and one Of
the incorporators.
Cures Blood, Skins, Disease Cancer Greatest
Blood Purifier Free
II your blood is impure, thin, diseased,
bot or full OF humor, If you have blood
nnisnn earienr carhtnntna eating eOrpa
scrofula, eczema, itching, risings and |
bumps, scabby, pimply skin, bone pains,
catarrl, rheumatism or any blood or skin
disease, take Botanic Blood Balm B. B. |
B. Soon all sores heal, aches and pains |
stop and the blood is made pure and rich. |
Druggists or by express 81 per large bot
tie. Sample free by writing Blood Balm |
Co., Atlanta, Ga. B. B. B. is especially |
advised for chronic, deep.seated cases, as
it cures after all else fails.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-09
AMERICANS HONOR
KINGS ARCHITECT

Washington. Jan. e-Sir Aston webb,
architect to King Edward VII, was pre-
sented the institutes gold medal for dis
tinguished professional achievement at a
reception given last night at the Corcoran
Art gallery by the American Institute OF
Architects, on the 5Oth anniversary of the
institutes organization.
The presentation speech was made by
the president OF the organization, Frank
Miles Day.
Wives OF the delegates 10 tho golden
Jubilee" convention assisted President
Day in receiving the guests. In present
ing the medal. President Day said:
THAT this medal should first be given
TO an Fnglishman needs little explana-
ton. We cannot escape from our in
dehtedness 20 that land. for of how large
sn import are the Institutions that came
10 us from II. Our early settlers brought
the wholesome tradition OF your native
art OF building; and as each wave OF i'm
migration reached our shores from yours,
II brought with ~ a larger knowledge OF
that art and a stronger impulse TO build
wisely and well. How fully we learned
our lesson you would see sir could you
but visit such widely separated places as
Newport Annapolis and Charleston or
follow the windings OF the River James"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-09
soth ANNIVERSARY
IS HAPPILY PASSED

The 50th anniversary OF the marriage
OF Mr. and Mrs Marcus c. Grout OF 396
Prairie avenue and the 18th anniversary
OF the birth OF Mr. Grout were ceie-
brated yesterday at their home.
On Jan. s. 1857, Marcus @. Grout and
Mary A. Rankin were united ih mar
riage by Rev. George II. Fisher. in AM
herst Mass. at the home OF the brides
sister. Mrs. Ephriam Cushman. Mr..
and Mrs Grout in 1870 moved to this
city. and Mr.. Grout opened a market
on Weybosset street near Chestnut.
Twelve years ago he retired from bust
ness
Two of the children died in child
hood, and one son, Martin B.. in 1895.
OF the six living children, Charles II.
is foreman of a jewelry establishment;
Arthur IT. IS secretary OF the civil com
mission and labor commissioner: Myron
NJ. is a member OF a hardware company,
all i'm Seattle.
The youngest son, william H.. is a
die cutter in the Gorham Manufac-
turing company, and lives in this city.
The two daughters. Carrie NJ. and NJ.
Jennie, live in this city with their
parents. The FIVE grandchildren live in
Seattle.
Mr.. Grout was q member OF the
Massachusetts Legislature during the
opening years OF the Civil war He
was born Jan. 8, 1892, in Pelham, Mass.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-09
JUDGMENTS AGAINST
CONSOLIDATED FOR SIo.oso

Hartford Conn, Jan e--Several judg-
ments given by Judge eager I'm cases
tried some moths ago were filed IN the
superior court Yesterday. Among them are
those brought by Walter @. Cowles, ad-
nninistrator. against the New York. New
Haven ana Hartford Railroad company,
for damages alleged to have been sus-
tanned in an accident AZ Cobalt on DOT.
%. 1876, when Nellie r. Cowlos. his wife,
and Richard q. Cowles his son. were
killed by their automobile being struck
by the Fitchburg express.
Walter q. Cowles and Mrs. T.. A KeaRv
his sister-in-law. were seriously hurt and
the automobile wrecked
The plaintiff alleged that there was
negligence on the part OF the road IN al
lowing bushes 20 grow up - az 20 hide the
death, 1900 for injuries 20 Mrs. Keagy
track from view on approaching the
crossing.
Judge Garer upholds this contention.
He gives judgment OF 1900 for Mrs
Cov1es death: 5000 for Richard Cowies'
and $50 20 Walter Cowles, total Of
$40 a5o
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-09
NO SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE ALDERMEN

Mayor Patrick j. Mccarthy did not
occupy his Office AT the city hall on the
first day following has Inauguration until
late In the afternoon. because he began
the trial OF a case in the superior court
last week, which was expected TO be closed
by Friday night or Saturday noon. The
case went over until yesterday morning,
aud he could not close IL until last even
ing
The mayor says that he does not intend
that his law practice or court business
shall interfere with the affairs OF the city
and that he Will be found in the eNecu-
tive office at the appointed hour daily.
The board of aldermen was adjourned
Monday before the bond OF the clerk OF
the municipal court could be approved: /:
and as tho next meeting will not be held
before the expiration OF two weeks II vas
thought advisable TO call an extra one
and have this bond adjusted
The mayor, however, conferred with
Judge Sphinx and some OF the aldermen,
and IL was decided better TO let the pres
ent clerk remain In office until the regular
meeting Of the board
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-09

gins and his stan I'm their gorgeous new
uniforms, will be In attendance. A portion
OF the balcony has been reserved for
them. This Will be the drst time since
Inauguration that the governor and his
stan will be seen in Providence.
The committee OF general arrangements
OF which William T. Forestsl IL chairman,
have spared no expense In the manner In
which the event VIII be carried out The
nall decorations Will be the prettlest ever
seen in Providence. This psrt of the ar
Tahgenlent il In charge OF Mr. Rinehart,
the clever window TRIMMER Of the Biz
store and he has aoored many weeks
over his plans. The decorations In thesl-
selves Will De a dainty feature. John h.
OConnell is chairman OF the reception
committee. The floor will be in chars. OF
Edward II. HaltOn, VINO Will be assisted
by William y. Edwards.
Among the list OF entertainers the fol-
lowing will be prominent: Aloilie Byrne.
IA soprano solos. accompanied by Miss "A.
Byrne; the Temple Banjo, Mandolin and
Guitar club. in classical and popular Sc
leCtions; l.. Philip Shave, baritone solo
list: Earnest Williams, late OF Sousa
band cornet sololst. Ralph FolSer Knee
land cha ra0ter reader; Harriet Merchant,
soloist: John A. O'Neill, tenor soloist.
Louis j. Mullen will act as accompanist.
During the entertainment selections Will
be furnished at intervals by Maguires
band.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-09
RIPLEY Of THE
SANTA f ROAD
PUT ON THE RACK

Chicago. Jan. e-The inquiry OF tho In
tCr-state commerce commission into the
management and the methods OF the Har-
riman railroads. recently adjourned In
New York city, was resumed here yester-
Gay, with President Ripley of the Atchi-
son, Topeka and Santa Re railroad as the
only witness.
lie declared that he did not know until
he had read Il last week In the pa pers that
the Union Pacific was the holder OF nearly
SIC. 0o0.Oo0 OF Santa Fe stock. He asserted
that when approached by representatives
OK this stock for the right 20 name men,
bers OF the Santa Re directory. he re-
fused TO consider the proposition until
n was distinctly understood that the ID
rectors 20 he named were not officers
OF the Union Pacific or OF any other line
competing with the Santa Fe.
The directors named were n H. Rogers
and Henry g. F'rick, both OF whom we're
directors OF Union Pacific ct the time
OF their election 90 the directory of the
Senta Re President Ripley testified that
their connection with the Union Pacific
had IN no way impaired their usefulness
20 the Santa Pc. and he declared them
20 be as good directors as tho Santa
Fe now has.
President Ripley was examined and
cross-exanined at length. a. 20 whether
the Union Pacific ana tho Southern Pa
chc were competitors Of each othnr
and OF the Santa Fs. The substance Of
his testimony IN this respece was that
while competitors In some things they
we're not 30 on ell olasses OF traffic, nor
nom all parts of the country.