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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-10

A trio of promoters Once called on
Richard Mansfield with a request for
capital to lloat the greatest scheme
since Colonel Sellers time" They
painted their prospects in more colors
than the rainbow. and their optimistic
verbiage was more brilliant than an
autumn sunset.
Mr. Mansfield listened, then asked.
with delicious sang froid. do you
know why the Lord said TO Ananias.
Stand forthY" Upon receiving a
negative reply he said, We'll, | don't
either unless ii was that you three
could stand first. second and third"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-10
An Uncivilized Cow.

On certain southern plantation the
dairy hands We're accustomed TO do
the milking squatting down in n print
tive fashion until the owner introduc-
ed milking stools, with other improve
ments But the initial experiment
with the innovation was not exactly a
success. The darky who first sailed
forth with the stool returned bruised
and battered and with an empty pail.
"Ah done ma best. sah," he explain
ed. dat stool looked all right ter
me. but de blamed COW she won't sit
on it"-Woman's Home Companion.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-10

A certain bishop while dining at the
house of one of his friends was pleas
ed to observe that he was the object OF
marked attention from the son of his
host, whose eyes were firmly riveted
upon him. After dinner the bishop ap-
preached the boy and asked:
"Well, my young friend. you seem to
be interested in me. Do you find that
am all right?"
"Yes. sir" replied the boy. with a
glance at the bishops knee breeches.
you're all right. only" (hesitatingly,
won't your mamma let you wear trou.
sers yetT'- London Mail
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-10
1.-THE U. s. Government in its

"Pure Food Law" does not Endorse" or
guarantee and preparation, IN some
manufacturers in their advertisements
would make it appear. In the case of
medicines the law provides that certain
drugs shall be mentioned on the labels, if
they are ingredients of the preparations.
Ely's Cream Balm, the well-known fami-
ly remedy for cold in the head. hay fever
and nasal catarrh, dosn't contain single
injurious drug, so the makers have SIM
ply to print the fact that it compile, s
fully with all the requirements of the
law.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-10
"Seventy-Seven.n
Guaranteed by the Manufacturer unde
the rood and Drug, Act, June 80, 1870,

Humphreys Seventy-seven for Grin
ana Colds does not contain Morphine,
Opium, Codeine. Cocaine, Phenacetine or
any habit creating drug.
Seventy-seven is made of perfectly
pure Homeopathic remedies and is harm
less.
Seventy,seven cures by acting directly
on the sick part, without disturbing the
rest OF the system. At druggists. 25c.
send for DIR. Humphreys Manuel ON
the treatment and care of the sick. free.
Humphreys Homeo. Medicine Co Cor
william and John streets, New York.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-10

SALE BEGINS FRIaAY MORNING.
JAN. II. 8 O'CLOCK, SHARP
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-10

Includes Norfolk Suits, double breast
ed Suits, Refers, Ove-coats and all, posi-
lively nothing reserved and none sent on
approval.
Boys Knee Pants Knickerbocker and
Plain IS off marked prices.
Knee Pants and Knickerbockers all Ii
off.
Boy Fleeced lined Underwear ;5c
garment.
Boys and Chidren's Toques I9c.
Mems full Dress Suits Tuxedo Suits full
dress vests, Tuxedo Vests, ell in this
Grea' Clean Sweep Sale all IA off marked
prices.
Mems Overalls-only the best kind at
prices that certainly must appeal 10 you.
We are going 10 discontinue these and
will give every working man the full bene-
fit OF this deal. Prices cut to pieces.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-10
BOYS SUITS AND OVERCOATS

Boys Shop Contributes big values
Every Suit, Overcoat or Refer at exactly
I-3 off marked prices.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-10
Mems Fancy Vests

tVery Kan 7oat marked TO sell at $3.50,
S35, $50, $50 and SIS a, SIo.7s
Every Raincoat marked to sell at S2s,
S22 so, $40, at SG5.7s
Every Rainooat marked to sell at SIS,
5000 and S'5' at SLOTS
Every Raincoat marked to sell at
$3.50 S'2 and $40 al SITS
Evening journal., 1908-09-15
CHANDLER GETS
AFTER RAILWAY
Thinks Company Should Pay
Its Share of Washington
E Street Bridge Work

At the meeting of the Levy Court
this morning County Comptroller
Chandler presented a communication
requesting the attorney of the court to
take up a matter concerning the VIII
mington City Railway Company. When
the Washington street bridge was re-
planked the Levy Court paid the bill
As the railway company is obliged
TO pay the cost Of one-fourth of the
work Mr.. Chandler sent the company
a bill. Since then other requests for
payment We're made but no attention
was paid to the demands. The amount
of the bill is S69757.
Mr.. Logue said he believed Super
mtendent Hoff would pay the bill and
1t was referred to the Bridge Com
mittee to be held up for a week.
President McFarlin said no one
could ptu any blame on Mr.. Chandler
for insisting on paymet of the bill. but
not until today did the chairman of
the Wilmington Bridge Committee
know the bill was presented. Mr. Mac
Farlin insisted that the chairman was
entitled to have it for week at least
as Superintendent Hoff had already
stated that the itemized bin was sat
isfactory.
Evening journal., 1908-09-15
WANT A new
CITY MORGUE
Levy Court Receives Request
on Subject and Will Hear
a Report Later

Definite action was taken to-day by the
Levy Court regarding the erection Of a
morgue that will be In keeping with the
city. A communication was received from
the undertakers Of the city making the
request and endorsed by Chief Of Police
Black Teh matter was referred 10 the
committee on coroner and physicians TO
select a site and report at the next meet
ing of the court.
The undertakers of Wilmington have
been working on this matter for years.
The time is considered ripe now TO ar
range for the erection of a morgue and Il
has been urged that the morgue Keeper
should not be an undertaken. In this way
the bodies when brought in would be taken
care Of regardless of who would be the
undertaken. 1t has seen suggested that
as the Deputy Coroner gets a salary of
$500 that by the payment of an additional
salary as morgue keeper the bodies at all
times would be looked after carefully. In
some sections il has been suggested that
the site back Of the city hall would be
an ideal one. When friends of persons
killed call at the police station under
such circumstances they could be taken
10 the office of the coroner in the morgue
building. II is also suggested by the un-
dertakers that the morsue keeper keep
proper records Of every case and that arti-
cles found on unknown people be stored so
that friends could Identify same should
they call.
Evening journal., 1908-09-15
MAY
GO UP IN AIR
Wright Would Take Him on
AerOpIane Voyage, But
Doesn't Want to
81 unIled Press Lsased spocIal VIC

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
WASHINGTON. Sent 15-orvinc
Wright is worried.
He is afraid the President Of the
United States viii ask permission to
accompany him on one of his aero
plane voyages at Fort Never
Word comes frorn Oyster BAY that
the President Is very much interested
in Wrights achievements and that he
expects to seize the fcst oppditunits
after returning to Washington o.
watching "a flight
Two years ago the President took a
ride i'm q submarine boat IN oyster
Bay narbor, AMI folks here would not
be at all surprised If he would express
a desire 20 make a trip through the
air.
"Of course" aaid Wright to-day. "If
the President asks me 10 take him on
"A flight ] cannot refuse. sincerely
hope he viii not make the request !
do not think tlle CHIEF executive of tho
nation should thus exposc himself to
unnecessary danger"
Ti'c moicr of The aercplone Is again
n good working order, having been
tl,r hiy overhauled. .ut no iifht
'uld he made this mocnirr. on &c.
cnun- of the S5-mile an hour wind
sweeping over the fors. Should II sub
side the inventor will try late this az
ternoon for an endurance flight with
two persons in the machine
Evening journal., 1908-09-15
WANTS ROAD
UNDER GRADE
County Engineer Wilson De-
SireS Traffic at State Road
Crossing Made Safe

County Engineer James Wilson IS In
consultation with the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company regarding the elimi-
nation Of the grade crossing at Stete
Road Station. In addition 10 that
poist being an exceedingly dangerous
place. the Levy Court next season will
continue the Hare's Corner road. At
present the longest stretch OF stone
road is from Wilmington to Newark.
stretch of sixteen miles. From New
ark the road CONTINUES to Within onr
mil of Cooch's Bridge. The road from
Wilmington to Hare's Corner has heen
so beneficial that the Levy Court win
continue it. To do so it viii be neces-
sarv to cross the railroad tracks ar
state Road. Owing 10 the dangerous
condition Of the crossing the idea Of
County Engineer Wilson is to put the
county road underneath the railroad
tracks. and in order 10 do so it was
deemed advisable to take up the mat
ter with the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company that the plans may not be
interferred with
Evening journal., 1908-09-15
DEMOCRATS NOMINATE
PAYNTER FOR GOVERNOR
Andrew Gray Gets Nomination for Attorney
Second Ballot Over Alexander M. Daily.

sented Robert G. Harmans name.
The vote was: DAILY, SO; Gray. 50; i;
Harman, 2; Richardson, IA. There was
no pomination and another ballot was
ordered.
Gray was nominated. the vote be-
ing, Gray 92; Daily, 72; Richardson.
5; Harman, ?.
f. L. Hardesty, Of FELTON,, and W. T.
Records were placed before the conven-
tion for Lieutenant Governor. At Z
o'clock the convention was balloting for
Lieutenant Governor.
State COMMITTEES Elected.
The new State Committee elected Isl:
New Castle. John Biggs. Willard Sauls-
bury. William A. Scott l.. Irving Handy,
Charles II. Salmon.
Kent. Thomas Lowe, r. r. Ken
ney. Hezekiah Harrington, DR.. j.. S.
Cobb, Dr. w. F. Hoey
Sussex-Dr. Frank L. Samson, Ellen
dale; Willie NJ. Ross. Seaford; c. A.
Hastings. Laurel; e. c. Dukes. Of Bal
timore Hundred; Harlans NJ. Joseph,
of Lewis
The temperance plank declared in
favor of enforcement Of prohibition and
liquor laws and in favor of resubmis-
sion Of the license question whenever a
majority of assemblymen in any dis
trict shall so request. The plank also
declared for A constitutional amend
ment for no license, not to take effect
until six months after any district
shall vote for no license.
Evening journal., 1908-09-15
BOTTLERS IN PACT
TO ENFORCE Law

Bottlers of the city have organized the
Boilers Protective Association to enforce
the laws regulating the sale OF liquor, and
to see that each bother does not use the
bottles OF the other. Every bother i'm the
city is a member Of the association. the
officers Of which are: William Ford. presi-
dent; Daniel J. Lynch, vice-president:
Charles Elmer, secretary and T. b. Moore
treasurer. The board of directors consists
Of all the officers named and John G
Hartman. The association is incorporated
under Delaware law.
Evening journal., 1908-09-15
BRYAN PASSES
THROUGH CITY

William ]. Bryan passed through this
city this morning on the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad enroute for Philadelphia.
He rode in a Pullman car on one Of
the regular trains. Because Of the
absence from the citv Of all the Demo-
cratic leaders of the city none of them
greeted the candidate. Railroad patrons
however, greeted Mr. Bryan.
Mr. BRYAN will speak at Washington
Park this Afternoon and will go over
TO Rochester tonight to speak to-mor-
row. He will arrive in Delaware on
Thursday 70 speak at Harrington in
the afternoon and here in the evening
Evening journal., 1908-09-15

For GoVernor-Roland y. rsy"'e'
Sussex.
Attorney oeneral--Andrew c. Gray,
New Castle.
DOVER. Sept. 14.-William w.
Knowles presented Joseph e. Holland S
name for Governor at $50 o'clock this
afternoon. There were loud' cries OF
'Paynter" when Mr.. Knowles finished.
Robert c. White arose and presented
DR.. Paynter's name amid cheers.
Arley B. Magee seconded Paynters
nomination. Robert G. Harman sub
mitted the name of Charles d. Bird,
of wilmington, for Governor. He was
interrupted by cries of "Paynter,"
which nettled him and he asked for
fair play. Mr. Bird announced his
withdrawal in favor of THE Sussex
Countian.' Senator Kenney wanted
Mr. Knowles to withdraw Hollands
name, but Mr.. Knowles would not do
Il. After discussion a secret ballot was
taken. It was a wet" and dry" con-
flict
The result was Painter 112; Hol-
land. 2S. The count was not finished
when on motion Paynters nomination
was made unanimous.
FOR Attorney General Frank M.
Jones presented the name OF John NJ.
Richardson, of Georgetown. Josiah o.
Wolcott put Andrew c. Gray's name
before the convention.
John B. Hutton presented Alexander
NJ. Days name. Senator Kepney pre-
Evening journal., 1908-09-15
up IN THE AIR" ON
CONVENTION EVE
Democrats Confer During the
Night, But Reach No
Conclusions
CONFLICT BETWEEN
THE VETS AND DRYS
san correspondent

Stam Correspondent
DOVER, Sept 14-Chsos is the only
word that could ftly describe the situ-
alton on the eve Of the Democratic
State convention. The Richardson
House buzzed with the talk Of the
leaders. big and little and corner con-
ferences were in order all during the
evening. out ofwhich nothing save
the puzzling claims Of The rival candi-
datess
The hotel was filed with candidates
who bad their lightning rods up ana
hardly Democrat of note failed 90 he
mentioned for some office as the even
ing wore on. Conhictmg claims were
heard on all Sides and the common
opinion was that some one would be
very much fooled when the delegates
actually lined up.
Long after midnight the Democrats
were gathered around in groups. no
one venturing "A confident prediction.
L. Irving Handy late ito-night con-
fidentiy predicted that Miliard F. Davis
would be nominated for governor. That
Mr. Davis had the New Castle caucus,
there was no doubt, according 20 Mr..
Handy. The "drys" were bitterly op-
posed 20 DR.. Rowland g. Paynter, and
Davis claimed some strength in Kent
county. 1t was arguod that The nomi-
nation Of Davis wouli relieve the
party of wet and dry complications IN
Kent and Sussex counties.
Paynter Men Aggressive.
The Paynter men on the other hand
were very aggressive They were IN
evidence on all sides. They claimed
that Paynter had a large majority Of
the Sussex county delegates, that he
would get much strength from the
Hughes -Kenney combination in Kent
county and finally that enough votes
would be swung 20 him from New
Castle county.
Early in the evening however the
temperance element openel n hard
fight on Paynter They rallied around
Joseph T. Holland for governor. They
held a conference and proposed slat'
Of Mr. Holland for governor and Henri
| Ridgely for attorney general. Th'
| Holland men talked It around the hote
that they would not be bound by eau
Gus. but would fight on the floor o
the ca1uontion. The Paynter mel
seemed willing to put Mr Holland oi
for lieutenant governor.
Rev s. NJ. Morgan. district superin
tendent Of the Methodist Church, wal
conspicuous about the hotel He wa
strong Holland boomer He had ,
COPY Of a Sussex county newspapci
showing that DIT. Paynter was a signei
of applications for liquor licenses. Th'
] -. - ..------. D.
Evening journal., 1908-09-15
COLLINS Wins
BY AZ VOTES
Returns Received by County
Committee Show tie Has
Defeated ROthweII

On the face of the returns. as received
by the Democratic County Committee
Thomas NJ. Collins has won the nomina-
lion for coroner on the Democratic ticket
by a plurality of 42 votes. Collins received
a total vote according TO the county COM
mittee returns, of 3,O42 and George c.
Rothwell received 5000. while the third
candidate. Alonzo Howell, received 45s.
Collins polled heavily in the city but
fell behind in rural New Castle county.
In the city he received 1864 votes and in
the county, g7s. while Rothwell received
1905 In the city and 1852 in the county.
Howelrs vote was 20 in the city and ass in
the county.
Evening journal., 1908-09-15
FOUR FIGHTING
FOR THEIR LIVES

At the Homeopathic Hospital fo,r
patients are fighting for their i've
and in the cases Of three their cbsncos
for recovery are considered good ,rbo,,
are Mrs. Pearson Talley ana Mr. ana
Ms. Andrew Johanson. whose slnlls
were fractured by Pearson TalIev the
husband of Mrs. Talley. while he was
temporarily deranged.
The fourth victim is Thomas Spry,
colored, who was stabbed in the abdo-
men in fight at q stable at Eleventh
and West streets. The doctors say he
has lighting chance for recovery.
His condition was slightly improved
day.
Amos Scott, colored, is under $1,000
bail awaiting the outcome OF Spry's
wound. He is accused Of the stabbing
Evening journal., 1908-09-15
WANTS CAPITAL CASES TRIED
Governor Stuart ANXIOUS For Early
Disposition Of All the Suits.

HARRISBURG. Pa, Sept. Is
James Scarlet. special counsel for the
state in the Capitol contract cases. has
sent word to the Capitol that he will
be here tomorrow night to confer
with Deputy Attorney General Cum
ningham in regard 10 the cases.
They will arrange for the argument
on Sanderson's motion for a new trial
and also take up consideration Of the
next case to be tried. Attorney General
Todd is expected to return to ne capi-
tai next week
Governor Stuart is said TO desire TO
have the cases pushed this fall, and il
may be possible that special term Of
court may be fixed for the middle Of
November so that the cases can be
cleared out Of the way before Christi
mas.
Evening journal., 1908-09-15
LEVY COURTMEN
HOME FROM JAUNT

Members of the Levy Court have re-
turned home from an enjoyable time
spent at Betterton as the guest of
County Engineer Wilson. In the Marty
were Messrs. McFarlin, Salmon. Logue.
Greenfield. Scott, Engineer Wilson and
Comptroller Chandler. Mr.. Honkins
and Mr. Brown were unable TO attend
because of private engagements. II was
the first time that the partya had gone
through the Delaware and Chesapeale
canal. They went from Delaware Citv
on the Penn and returned on the LORD
Baltimore. During their stay at Bet
terton they took a trip on a launch
and, altogether had a royal good time
Evening journal., 1908-09-15
LOOKING FOR OWNER
OF FOREIGN WINE

The Custom House officials have in
their possession four giant demijohns
filled with wine. three cases Of bottles
containing more wine, and a case Of
olive Oil whose owner they are trying
to locate The goods arrived here IN
bond to-day. They are consigned to
George F. Mason, but where Mason
lives the government ofncials do not
know. as no street address accompan-
led the importation.
The goods were shipped from Genoa,
IT,
Evening journal., 1908-09-15
EXAMINATION FOR
GOVERNMENT SERVICE

A civil service examination for stem
ographers and typewriters will be held
on the third floor Of the Federal Build
ing tomorrow. The examination Will
be for service in all departmental
branches.
J. j. Vogel, secretary of the Civil
Service Board for this district, Of
Philadelphia, viii be here to assist the
local eXamIners.
Evening journal., 1908-09-15
MAYOR WILSON
MARRIED COUPLE

Mayor Horace Wilson ofhciated to-
day at the marriage of Daniel j. Cal
lahan, of No. 1904 South Forty ninth
street and Miss Mary G. Mullin. of
No. 1927 South Firty-ninth street, both
of Philadelphia. The groom gave his
age as p years and the bride 20.
The couple first went to the mayors
chambers at the City Han and finding
that he was at his office at the Wilson
Line wharf they proceeded there.
The ceremony was performed in the
mayors private Office at the wharf.
Evening journal., 1908-09-15
ATKINS BODY
SHIPPED TO-DAY

The body OF Leonard Atkins. the
mate of the tug Holton, Of Philadel-
phia, which was sunk by the steamer
City of Chester. of the Wilson Line
which caused the drowning of Atkins
and another member OF the crew. was
shipped TO his late home, at Lewes. to-
day. The body was prepared for ship
ment by Undertaken Harvey u. Mich
oils
Evening journal., 1908-09-15
Mr.. Faulkner suys Summer Home.

William ]. Faulkner. of South VIII
mington. has bought five acre pro-
perty at smyrna Landing which he
viii use as summer home. Mr..
''Sner went down 10 the Landing
in a launch on Saturday. and en-
joyed the trip immensely He is now
making repairs TO the property and
expects TO spend next summer there.
Evening journal., 1908-09-15
POTTSTOWN COUPLE
ARE MARRIED HERE

A romance. which hal its origin in
Pottstown, Pa, little more than a
year ago. had a happy elimination yes
tcrSay, when Miss Matte Cain. FORM
eriy Of Chester, who has been visiting
her sister, Mrs. Edwin Boyer Jr., ac-
companied by her finance. Arthur Steu.
ben, came to Wilminton and were
united in marriage
According to a relative they left i'm
mediately for Washington. their inten-
ton being to return to Chester on Fri
day evening and on Saturday depart
for Pottstown. where they will 1--we.
Evening journal., 1908-09-15
Bryan and Kern Club at "cedars."

DEMO- of "The Cedars' organized
a Bryan and Kern Club last night with
the following officers: John ". Ben
nett. presidents Evans H. Crossan. sec
retary and {. Gregg Derrickson. treas
rer. The meeting was charact --<-ed
by a large attendance and much en-
thusiasm. Speeches were made BY John
r. McElwee and Frank r. Yearsley
The club viii hold another meeting
in short time.
Evening journal., 1908-09-15
Guardlans Apnointed.

Chancellor Nicholson has appointed
Eleanor n Nurnburg. guardian Of Leo
H.. Gertrude L., and Paul c. Nurnburg;
John T. Warner. guardian Of Otis War
ner and Hanna NJ. Chambers. guardian
of Edna A. Chambers.
Evening journal., 1908-09-15
Bolt in SUSSEX Caucus.


The Sussex county delegates started
day with bolt The caucus was held
in the Opera House AZ 10 o'clock. and
the roll-call showed fortv-nine dele
gates present. all Or. Pavnter's SUD-
perters. The remaining eleven dele
gates refused TO go INTO caucus and
fingered about the Hotel Richardson.
The caucus was peaceful and organized
with Thomas r. wilson as chairman
and j. NJ Tunnel. secretary. The
caucus got down 10 business right
away. +. d. Hcarns presented DR.
Pavnter's name for governor, as no
other names were presented DIR. Payn-
ter was chosen by acclamation as Sus-
sex's choice. Although Sussex seleef-
cd an entire ticket. it is understood
that the county wants only treasurer
or auditor in addition 10 governor. The
caucus selections made are: Slector.
Joseph r. Holland. Milford: Lieuten-
Governor. William T. Records
Laurel: Congress. Robert c. White.
Georgetown: Attorney-Generai. J. NJ
Richardson. G orgetown. Treasurer.
Thomas j. Gray. Bridsoville; 1nsur-
ance Commiss'one-. Dr. F. E SAMSON
Enendale: Auditor, r. II. Mccabe.
Dagsboro.
Evening journal., 1908-09-15
Services at Trinity M. E. Church

Miss Louetta Sinitoe. revival and
solo singer will be at Trinity NJ f.
Church, Twenty second and Church
streets. on Wednesday evening, and will
also spend September 9th there. Miss
Sillitoe is one of the best revival work
ers i'm this setion. Rev. B. r. Jester, the
pastor is anxious for more revival in
terest now that the summer vacation
is over. There were 81 present in the
Sunday school last Sunday
On the second Sunday in October
there viii Rally Day" exercise held
and the last eek in October Rev. J. NJ.
S. Van Blink y deliver his lecture
on Africa"
Evening journal., 1908-09-15
10 AIter a pweIIinn

A permit to make alterations 10
the dwelling at No s29 Madison street
was issued this morning by Building
Inspector johnson to Mrs Thomas
Kane.