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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-18
GENERAL STOESSEL
 AIDED BY THE GEAR
SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE AT TENDS COURTMARTIAL AFTER
 THE PROTEST OF STOESSEL REACHES EMPEROR NICHOLAS.

St. Petersburg, January 17.-Lieuten- ant General Stoessel last evening sent protest direct to Emperor Nicholas against the exclusion of witnesses for the defense and other alleged discrimina- tions by the courtmartial which is trying him on the charge of having surrendered Port Arthur to the Japanese before the resources of the fortress were ex- hausted. As result of this action, Gem eral Stroukoff, Emperor Nicholas per- sonal aide-de-camp, today took a seat upon the bench in court for the purpose of furnishing a report direct to the Elm peror. It was noticeable that the judges showed greater consideration than here tofore. The telegram sent by General Stoessel who as an aide-de-camp is privileged to communicate personally with his majesty, declared that the court had refused to hear about one-half of the witnesses who were ready to testify. He asked nothing but justice in the trial and said he believed that the Emperor would not refuse an old soldier every opportunity to clear his impeached honor
 Encouraged by the presence of Gen. eral Stroukoff, General Stoessel protested sharply against the insinuations made by General Smyrnoff to whom the court has permitted considerable latitude dur ing the trial saying that this officer in- stead of remaining a co-defendant, had become an assistant judge advocate. The witnesses heard today were Stoessers and their testimony was favorable to him. General Gorbatoffsky, commandant of the eastern section of the fortress, expressed the opinion that at the time of the surrender the fortress could not have been defended more than three or four days longer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-18

to Snul out muCn or the testimony that was allowed at the first trial
 Dowling's Ruling.
 As District Attorney Jerome continued to interrupt the witness with objections, Justice Bowling announced he would al low only such questions as tended to give an outline of Mrs ThaW's early life as tending to establish her credibility.
 The witness said she first met Harry Thaw just before Christmas, 1901. She saw him several times in 1902, once while she was i'll at school in New Jersey.
 How long were you ill?"
 "Obiected to-" said Jerome.
 So the examination proceeded, the pros- ecutor objecting every time the attorney for the defense turned a question from a direct sequence in events of the young woman's career.
 Justice Bowling, over an objection by the district attorney, ruled that the acts and declarations of the defendant to his wife were competent testimony on gen. eral principles in any murder case.
 MT. Jerome started to cite the Wood case as to the revelations made by wife to her husband as affecting the latter's mind, when Justice Bowling said that the question had not yet arisen in the present hearing.
 Thaw, the witness said, was very at tentive to. her in Paris. and asked her to marry him.
 q replied that I could not He asked me why not. and l said again that I could not. He asked if it was because of Stan- ford White, and I said it was. He then wanted to know all about it.
 Jerome's Surprise.
 District Attorney Jerome here asked that the public, including the newspaper representatives, be excluded from the room during the recital of Mrs Thaw s story as related to Thaw in Paris. He said it was shocking in every way and | should be excluded. Justice Bowling said the suggestion would have come with ! greater force at the first trial. EXclud- | ing the newspapers at this time would not prevent the publishing of the testi- mony as first given. He asked, however, i that the newspaper men exercise their ! power for the public good by suppressing | as many Of the details as possible. | District Attorney Jerome said the papers would not publish anything like the same | reports as last year, or they would lay | themselves liable to prosecution. q have nothing to do with the news 1 papers or what they choose to do,'' said 1 Justice Dowing." but am ready to re- | ceive suggestions from counsel" | Attorney Littleton here arose and said | that while he had given no thought to the effect on the public, he asked for Mrs. 1 Thaw's sake that the public and neWs- paper writers be excluded. | It was decided that further consdera- | tion should be given to the matter and no l decision announced until the next sitting l of court.
 To occupy the remaining hour of the afternoon session. Mrs. Thaw was asked to identify many of the exhibits intro l duced at the last trial Adjournment until Monday was taken at 4:5O p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-18
Suicide After Shooting Girl.

Memphis, January 17.-After shooting and probably fatally wounding Miss Flake Duke, a 17-year-old girl, J. Walter Hoov- CT of this city late tonight committed sui eide by shooting himself through the heart Hoover and his wife, who is at present visiting relatives at Chaney, Kan, formerly boarded at the home of the girls relatives, where the shooting occurred, but nothing can be learned tonight as to the cause which led up to the tragedy Hoover was in the employe of local liv- eryman and was well known among horSemen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-18
MONEY CAMPAIGN
 FOR TUSKEGEE E
CONTINUED FROM PAGE D

That In the provisions of our national constitution to enable men to make the most of themselves in every field of ac- tivity, the negro must have generous share"
 Governor Hughes paid tribute to the work of Tuskegee and to Booker T. Washington, and wished God-speed to the work of this and all similar institu tions.
 Editor Henry Watterson said that he thought the white man seemed to have gotten along faster than his colored neghbor, all were creatures of evolution and education, and added:
 We have had no race waS nor no serious conflict in Kentucky. The feud- ists of the mountains, the night riders of the tobacco belt are all whites, not blacks Reasonable white people and req sonable black people find it easy to get along much as If there existed no color line. Each Is directed by sense of duty to the other, which under the influence of religion and humanity may yet blos- som into the domestic relations of confi- dence and affection, the man-ownership clause succeeded by a manhood clause, at once self-respecting and respectful.
 Bryce's Letter.
 The letter from the British ambassador read by the chairman was as follows:
  for me to come to New York on the 17th to speak at your meeting.
 Most gladly would have extended the warm sympathy which feel for the aims of the work of Tuskegee institute.
 There are, 1t seems to me- two things which most need to be done for the col ored race. One is to provide good edu- cation for those of superior talents who are to be it's physicians, it's clergymen and perhaps most of all, its teachers. The other is to do for the bulk of the race by systematic training that which many cen- turies of practice have done for the whites, viz: Make the brain and the fin- gers apt for various forms of labor; turn out workingmen who are able to earn their living by their handicraft; men with steady habits, of steady applications; men who can find pleasure in the exercise of skill. This is an undertaking of supreme importance, affecting not only the welfare of the colored race itself, but also the in- terests of the states which they inhabit. It is the surest way along which the race can make solid and enduring progress For the sake of it, one would like lo see a dozen Tusxegees established in the south following the lines which your Tus- kegee has traced.
 With best wishes for a successful meeting, am. faithfully yours.
 (Signed) JAMES BRYCE"
 Regrets Are Sent.
 Cardinal Gibbons wrote:
 'I regret to say that my other engage ments at that time will not allow me to accept your kind invitation. I beg, how ever, to express the hope that the pro- posed meeting will be eminently success full and that it will serve to promote the noble cause in which you are engaged" w. J. Northen, of Atlanta, former gov ernor of Georgia, sent the following mes- sage:
 For several years I have been familiar with the commendable work done by Dr. Washington at the Tuskegee institute and l indorse without reserve. the wise and helpful service he is rendering to the peo-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-18
FOUR MEN ESCAPE
 FROM BAD WRECK
SEABoARD FREIGHT TRAIN RUNS INTO A LANDSLIDE NEAR AT LANTA, BUT NO ONE IS KILLED. TWO INJURED.

Atlanta January 17.-tspeeial 1-Sea- board freight train No. 20 on the way from Birmingham to Atlanta, dashed into a landslide near Floyd. Ga. II miles from Atlanta this afternoon and the four men in the cab had a miraculous escape from death.
 B. Underwood, conductor. of Birming- ham, and c. ". Lee of Birmingham, the engineer, were injured. The train caught fire and five freight cars were destroyed the line being blocked by the wreck.
 A wrecking train came on the scene and brought the injured men to Atlanta and they were sent to the Grady hospital for treatment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-18

pie of his race and incidentally to all the people of the south."
 Dr. Washington pointed out that the welfare of the eolored race lay along the lines of education and self help. There was a need, he said, of colored leaders who should go among their brethren preaching the gospel of honest endeavor and thrift.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-18
Famous Mare Dead.

New York, January 17.-James R. Keene has reported to the Jockey club the death of his famous brood mare Ben -My-Chree, dam of a number of well known horses, including Cap and Balls, the only American bred horse that ever won the Oaks at Epson, Eng land.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-18
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
R. F. Springer.

R. F. Springer, aged 62 years for nearly thirty years a resident of Birmingham, died yesterday morning at his late resi- dence at AIT Fifth avenue, Woodlawn. The funeral services over the remains of the deceased will be conducted from the chapel of Lge Loy tomorrow afternoon. The interment will be made in the Elm VI ,od cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-18
E. T. Shaw & Son. undertakera
Green Undertaking Co.,. Wallace, c. Johns. Manager.
NOTICE

$350O cash buys corner lot and ' room house that cost $3OOO to build. On car line in best residence section of N. Birmingham. Jemison R. F. 6 R. E. & Ins. Co.,, 2024 Third Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-18
Farmer Burns Wins.

Omaha, Neb. January 17.-"Farmer" Burns won tonight's wrestling match from War Eagle, the Blackfoot athlete, taking the last two falls. War Eagle won the first.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-18
Restaurant Man Bankrupt.

Chicago, January 17.-Abraham J. Slider, who conducts five restaurants in the down town district, yesterday filed a petition in bankruptcy in the United States district court sch eduling hls liabilities at $234.72S, and his as- sets at $2515.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-18
Another Yellow Fever Case.

Havana, January 17.-Another sus- pected case of yellow fever has been discovered at Santiago. The new case is Spaniard of three years residence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-18
Dowling's Ruling.

to shut out much of the testimony that was allowed at the first trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-18

Thaw, did his acts and appearance im- press you as rational or irrational?' asked MT Littleton.
Middletown transcript., 1908-02-15
LETTER TO JOSEPH HANSON
MiddletOwn, Del.


Dear Sir: Paint goes by gallons. There
are useful and useless gallons. Useful
paint is lead-zinc-and-oiI with dryer and
color useless paint is whiting, china clay
ground stone, barytes, benzine, or water
This stuff is putin. because it is cheap
TO stuH-out the paint, to make more
gallons to sell; of course, the bu, er doesn't
suspect, or he wouldn't buy it.
It costs as much to brush-on this use.
less stuff as lead zinc and-oil ;>bnt it looks
like that and feels like that in the brush
the painters don't suspect it. Besides
If the owner is willing, why should the
painter object to painting two gallons fol
one? He is paid by the day more gal
Ions, more days, more money.
Average paint at full price is about one
third this useless stuff and average pain
at SLIPS or $3.50 or $l.75 gallon is two
thirds trash. Foul paint is the proper
name for all but pure paint it is. made q
fool people with. Knaye paint is anothe
good name; it is made, OF course, b.
knayes. Sick paint is name for al
honest weak paint. They are all veal
and all extravagant too many gallons t
buy and too many gallons to- brusll-on
Deyoe is the standard.
Yours truly
FW DEvoE & co
Middletown transcript., 1908-02-15
FEDERAL AID TO RECLAIM swAMPs

A bill to give Federsl aid to States in
the reclamation and drainage of marsh
and overfowed lands has been introduced
in the House at Washington By Congress
man Hiram r. Burton. Il provides that
money derived from the sale Of public
lands in many Western and Southern
States since June 30th, 1901, shall be set
aside and reserved in a drainage fund, "
TO be used under the direction OF the Sec.
retary of the Interior in the survey for
and construction and maintenance Of
works for reclaiming aud draining swamp
land.
One section OF the bill provides that
the Secretary OF the Interior may assist
any State in reclaiming swamp land by
leaning money to the State upon the
bonds Of such State or muncipi lity cor
poration on drainage district thereof. is
sued under the laws of such State. for a
period not greater than ten years.
Before granting such loan the Secrc-
tary Of Interior shall require the land to
be reclaimed TO be subdivided into I is
not to exceed quarter section, and 10 he
sold at price he shall prescribe.
Middletown transcript., 1908-02-15
nIDDLErowE, DEL, FEE. Is. 1905,
ENCOURAGING REPORTS

There were several bits of
new given out Thursday which
had the right flavor, indicating
as they do that conditions are
tending to a betterment that is
to mean much. For instance
Wheeling, West Virginia, an
nounced that two thousand men
who have been idle for many
weeks have returned to work.
What that means for those two
thousand men and their families
is not hard to imagine. Other
mills in the same section of the
country have been starting up.
and the indications are that every
effort is to be made to pat men
at work. That is what they
want. It is work and not char
ity that the self respecting man
wants, and many a thrifty man
to-day is in need through no fault
of his own.
In another direction comes a
report of activity in passenger
traffic on the railroads. Railway
officials in Cleveland report that
with the last two weeks there
has been a marked increase in
both freight and passenger bust
ness. The Lake Shore Company
on Wednesday moved more cars
of freight than on any day4since
December 1st last. Then the
traffic managers of the New York
Central and Pennsylvania roads
are credited with saying that the
passenger business equals, If it
does not exceed, the bulk of busi-
ness done this time last year
This is another good sign.
From Washington comes q
statement by the Bureau Of Sta.
tistics of the Department of Com
merce and Labor. 1t sets forth
that during the month of January
the exports of agricultural pro-
ducts amounted to the remark
able total of 1928, ,O10,076, or ST.
742, 800 greater than the value of
similar exports for January OF
last year. There is nothing the
matter with that showing, and
particularly when it is set forth
that the record for last month
has never been equalled and
that only twice in the history
of the country have exports for
any one month passed the $780,
100000 mark.
Middletown transcript., 1908-02-15
Appointsd Trustse

Former Governor William T. Watson, Of
Milford. has been appointed by Governor
Preston Lea as member Of the state
board OF insane trustees 10 osueceed former
Congressman JOHN W. Causey, who re-
Gently removed irJn Kapt into Sussex
county. While politics did not enter
into the appointment, both the old and
new trustees are staunch Democrats.
MIR. Cansey sriIl resides in Milford, but on
the Sussex side Of the Misp;llinn river,
hence his resignation.
Middletown transcript., 1908-02-15

SHERIFF'S SALE.-BY VIRTUE OF
writ Of Leyari Facias, to me directed
will be exposed to Public Sale, at the
National Hotel, in Middletown, New
Castle County Delaware,
ON TUESDAY,
The 25th Day of FEBRUARY, 1865,
At 10 o'clock, A. NJ,
the following described Real Estate, viz:
All that certain lot, piece or parcel OF
land situate in the Town of Middletown,
New Castle County and State Of Delaware
bounded on the north by Green Street,
on the east by lands of Tatman now w.
S. Letherbury, on the south by lands OF
Cochran now Levi @. Scott, on the west
by lands OF Cochran now Levi G. Scott,
the metes and bounds of which are as
follows, to-wit:
Beginning at point in the curb line
on the south side of Green Street at dis
tance of two hundred and fifty feet west.
erly from the curb line on the west side
of Broad Street, a corner for this land and
land Of the. said Letherbury, then leav-
ing the Street and running with line
Of said Letherbury south four de-
grees and forty minutes east one
hundred and fifty feet to a stone corner
for this lot and Letherbury's land thence
with line OF said Scott's land south eighty
five degrees ard twenty minutes west fifty
feet to stone a corner for these lands
and lands of the said Scott thence with
line of said Cochran four degrees aud
forty minutes west one hundred and fifty
feet to a point in the curb line on the
south side of Green Street thence with
the curb line of said Green Street north
eighty five degrees and twenty minutes
east fifty feet to the place Of beginning.
Containing seven Thousand five hundred
square feet OF land more or less.
Seized and taken into execution as the
property Of William H. johnson, Harry
D. Johnson, Robert L. Johnson, William
E. johnson, Addie NJ. Johnson, Earnest
johnson, and Grover G. johnson Mort
gagors and terre tenants, and to be sold
by
HENRY STAFFORD, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office. Wilmington, Delaware,
February 9th, 1908.
Middletown transcript., 1908-02-15
CURRENT PRICES
MANY Bargains!

If the ladies OF Middletown
and vicinity wish bargains,
now is the time to get them
at A. FogePs.
All our Coat Suits, Furs
and Children's must be
sold in the y 4 ten days re-
gardless of cost, to make room
for our Spring stock, which
will be coming in the first of
February.
Three months of Winter yet
to wear these goods, and think
of getting good up-to-date
Goats and Suits at just one
half former price. It's a good
investment and the wise
women will take advantage
of
We also have a few comforts
left to be sold at half the for
mer price.
Several other good values
in the store which space don't
allow us to mention and which
you should not miss.
Middletown transcript., 1908-02-15

ST. Georges, Del, Dec. Both, 1907.
Messrs. ]. F. McWhorter & Son.
Middetown, Delaware
Gentlemen The 3-horse power Ods gasoline engine
bought of three giving me perfect salts
faction, and should at any time need more power,
would get another the same larger The one have
pumps all the water shells all the corn grnds all the feed
separates the milk churns the the washing
machine grnds the and in fact takes the place OF
nes think the ods the mplest easiest operate
as has the least working parts to get out of order
enstaled mine myself have needed anybody to look
after it, have needed any repairs and do not notice
any IN three years 1t is labor saver For
Z with an Olds gasoline engine You don't have to wait
I'LL the wind blows with the latter and it can be used for
are second 70 '0DS yours Geo cRossLAND
| Middletown, Del Dec. 28tb, 1907.
j. F. McWhorter & Son.
Dear Sirs-Yours of the 10th received, asking
say what think of the ods gasoline engine bought of
you In reply will say it has given me satisfaction and
all that you claim for it, bought for 81 horse
power and it is full power. You asked me to mention
how repairs have bought have
bought one spark plug which cost $1.2 This is all
have paid for repairs, and have been using the engine
over two years
Middletown, Del, Dec. 1st, 1907
J. F. McWhorter Son,
Middletown, Del.
Gentlemen The O1ds gasoline engine purchased
from you last spring. doing very excellent work
have used it for most everything the farm that
engine be used for. find it simple and easy
rum keep order think the strongest machine
of the kind and the horse power all that
claimed for it, in fact of the tests have given it,
demonstrated full six horse power if not While [
had some little trouble first, it fault of the
engine the whole being in the battery. put
battery and have since had trouble and the
chine has cost nothing for repairs and always ready
for
Respectfully Yours,
| JOHN P. COCHRAN JR
Middletown, Del, Dec. 26th 1907.
F. McWhorter & Son.
Gentlemen Il have used the 7.horsepo Olds
gasoline engine bought of you for nearly two years. and
have found perfectly satisfactory in every particular
plenty of power and always ready to have had
perience with several other Makes but with like the
Ods. Yours truly,
j. G. GREEN.
!. ST. Georges, Del, Jan. 5th, 1903.
My Dear Sirs 1t has been but very short time
since become acquainted with the Ods gasoline engine
Before buying advised by several to make my in
vestment in the Ods engine for several reasons, and
j. +. MCW %
MIDDLETOWN
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Middletown transcript., 1908-02-15

since have used it find it the cost in many Ways 1t is
the least complicated and the easiest adjusted of any other
engine the market. Easy to start and willing go.
find it help in many ways pump the water for
my stocked my churning grind my feed shell corn, all
with perfect satisfaction and expect to make it do many
other things as can arrange for them. also
think it is powerful than the power they claim
for it. Id Idont know how ever got along without it, and
surely will not be without again as long as am on the
:. 10''S - JAMES B. MOORE
Middletown, Del, Dec. 31st, 1907. /.
J. f. McWhorter & Son.
Gents In reply to your letter asking me what have
to say about the Olds engine bought of you. Will say
cannot say too much for this engine It suits per-
fecon l have not had any trouble with it in any way
since bought it. bought it for horsepower and am am
not know how to get along without it. 1t is good invest
ment }. COWGlLL ALSTON
Middletown, Del, Dec. Both, 1902.
Messrs. j. F. McWhorter & Son.
Gents Il have been using the Olds gas engine you
sold me June 18th, with perfect satisfaction 1t is
simple easy and has not cost cent for
pairs during the months it has been in and for the
We have foritce cream making it model engine
Respectfully yours,
Port Penn, Del, Dec 9th, 1907.
Gentlemen II can say that the Olds gasoline engine
is all that they claim for it, My engine is 8horse
power and has been running little four years. My
work is mostly grinding feed. The repairs have
six or eight dollars, most of which has been my
carelessness. My batteries have never been rehled
Yours truly R. Fl. KEEN.
Ceclton, Md, Dec. 23d, 1907.
J. +. McWhorter & Son.
Gentlemen In reply to your letter. l would say:
The Ods engine that have been using for nearly years.
has given me good satisfaction 1t is good strong
chine and easy to operate have done good work with
it. and cannot speak too high in its favor.
Respectfully, ]. I. MANLOVE
Warwick Md January 22d, 1908.
Messrs. J. T. McWhorter Son,
Middletown Del
Gentemen:-Having used the Olds engine for
year. am glad to say that it has than up the
ommendation You gave it. Am useng for grinding
sheng corn saving and practically doing all the heavy
work in an up-todae wheelwright and blacksmith shop
have hesitancy in saying that shop farm
plete without an Ods engine While have but 81 horse
power it at times develops at least horse 1t is very
Simple and easy rum and cost for repairs practically
nothing having cost me but 80 ceuts during the year,
aside from batteries consider it the greatest investment
have made lately
Respectfully
A. R. MERRITT.
7TER e. SON
DELAWARE.