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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-30
Booth and Macbeth.

There is 60 question that "Macbeth"
is a great drama, great literature and,
above all, a great acting play. But the
such that the play is often kept from
the stage for years at a time or else
butcnered by a tenth rate actor trading
on the magic of Shakespeare's name.
Edwin Booth, although not a big mar
physically, was the greatest of Ameri-
q Macbeths. Yet Booth was always
dissatisfied in the role, for the reason,
he said, that he never felt right in it
because he lacked a really great Lady
Macbeth. When in 1887 he and Law
renee Barrett formed their famous al
lance Barrett asked Booth to select his
ideal Of Lady Macbeth. Barrett's ex-
pectation was that Booth would name
the late Nine. Janauschek. Instead he
named Helena Modjeska. Barrett, a
greater business man than actor,
promptly arranged to separate from
Booth for a season, that of 1SS9-90, and
let Booth and Modjeska tour as CO.
stars, using Macbeth" as their prin-
cipal Offering. They did so with great
success, and Booth had realized his
dream of playing vis-a-vis with a great
actress as Lady Observation-Disclosures
American.
The flesh Of young giraffe, especial.
~ that of a young COW, is extremely
good, somewhat like veal, with a
gamelike flavor. The tongue, from
eighteen to twenty inches long, is also
very good. But the marrowbones af-
ford h greatest luxury to the South
African hunter.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-30

Kodol For Dyspepsia has helped
thousands of people who have had
stomach trouble. This isswhat one man
says of it. az. G. Dewitt & Co., Chicago
I'll .-Gentlemen-In 1897 I had a disease
OF the stomach and bowels. I could not
digest anything 1 ate and in the spring
of 1902 1 bought a bottle of Kodol and
the benefit I received from that bottle
all the gold in Georgia could not buy. I
still use a little occasionally as 1 find it a
fine blood purifier and a good tonic.
May you live long aid prosper. Yours
very truly, G. N. Cornell, Roding, Ca,
Aug. 81, 1906. Sold by w. A. Ferguson
& Co
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-30

"MR. HAWKINS" SHE SAID VERY swEETLY.
have all the water you need all the
year round, would you not be satisfied
to allow them to lay the pipe line
through your farm?"
Farmer Hankins thought that Agatha
never looked prettier in all her life, but
at the same time he vas not to be so
easily captured. If he wanted a water
trough. he thought he could have put
one there himself without the assist
ance of the town.
"Rut you Ravens got the spring, have
youy" Agatha asked innocently. So this
settled Farmer Hankins' argument on
the point 1t was a fact that his farm
was destitute of springs. SO that when,
as always happened in summer during
the dry seasons. the wells on his farm
failed his place was as dry as the des-
ert of Sahara.
"Well, TIL have to think about IT,
said Farmer Hankins. II amt one Of
the kind to make up my mind in o
hurry. You'd be willin' to do that.
wouldn't you. Herr
"Why, it's really mer, than I ought
to do" replied the commissioner, "but
II you'n say right now that youth ac-
cept the proposition made By Agatha
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-30

To clean marble take two parts Of
soda, n of pumice and one of salt,
all in powder, and mix to a paste
with water. Rub this on the marble,
not forgetting to add some "elbow
grease" and wash off with salt water.
Finish with clean cold water and a
soft cloth.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-30

The Actress-In this new play I'm
supposed to d. from a broken heart.
Now, how am ! to know how q person
with a broken heart behaves? The
Msnager-ITl tell you what to do. You.
just study the author OF this play
after he sees the first rehearsal.-Lon-
don Illustrated Bits.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-30

The kidneys are delicate and sensitive
organs and are very likely at any time to
get out of order. DeWitt's Kidney and
Bladder Pills are prompt and thorough
and will in a very short time strengthen
the weakened kidneys and allay troubles
arising from inflammation of the bladder.
Sold by w A Ferguson & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-30

For a mild, easy action of the bowels,
a single dose of Doan's Regulets is
enough. Treatment cures habitual
constipation. Is cents a box. Ask your
druggist for them.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-30

Lorente, the learned and talented his
Photographer Of the inquisition, was
glad during the close of his brilliant
but unfortunate career to hire himself
out for a few SOUS a night to keep
watch over the dead bodies at the
Paris morgue and died eventually Of
starvation,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-30

C%urate-1 haven't seen your husband
at church recently, Mrs. Bloggs. What
is he doing? Mrs. Bloggs-'E be a do
In six months, sir.-London Opinion.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-30

A big cut OF a little cut, small scrat-
ches or bruises or big ones are healed
quickly by DeWitt's Carbolized Witch
Hazel Salve. 1t is especially good for
pilos. Get DeWitt's. Sold by w. A.
Ferguson & 20
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-30

DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the
famous little liver pills. Sold by w. A..
Ferguson & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-30

Jimmy-Teacher says dat old guy
Argus had a hundred eyes.
Billy-Gee, what a dandy baseball
umpire he'd make!-Chicago News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-30

Jones-1s your daughter a finished
musician?
Smith-No; but the neighbors are
making threats.-Club Fellow.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-30

Teacher-What is matrimony, Elsie?
Little Elsie-I don't know, but it's
something papa says he is sick Of
Chicago News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-30

-mson tells me he is TAX
his now. Pyker-Why, l
?as out of politics.-Chica-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-30

Money always on hand for first and
second mortgage Loans on Cavalier
county lands. Best of rates and con-
ditions. O. E. Thompson. Cashier.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-30
Kodol For
Our Guarantee Coupon

II, after using two-thirds OF a $500 bottle Of
Kodol. you can honestly say It has not bene-
hhted you; we will refund your money. Try
kodo! today on this guarantee. Pill out and
sign the following, present II to the dealer at
tho time OF purchase. II il fails to satisfy you
return the bottle containing one-third Of the
1t. and we will refund your money,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-30
Ghe
Ingenuity
of Agatha.
By A. w. KOENIG.
Copyright, 1907, by A. w. Koenig.

rs Of no use, and it might just
as we'll be in Halifax as in my
barnyard," said Ebenezer Han
Middletown transcript., 1908-11-14
NJ. BANNING,
DEALER IN FINE
GROCERIES! /!

4
The Holidays are close at hand
and we are making a greater
effort to have something to please
you than ever before. Our Mince
Meats are selected from the
best brands on the market. Also
q full line of Raisins, Currents,
Citron, Lemon and Orange Peel.
The new Evaporated Fruits are
now in. New Nuts and Candies
in large assortment. Canned
Vegetables and Fruits from the
best packers. Also pure Maple
Syrup, Pickles and a large assort-
ment OF table supplies.
Now for the butcher and farm
er we have the fine and coarse
salt in the large and small size
package. Also pure Sage, Salt
Peter and Pepper.
We have a large assortment Of
Colgate's., Toilet Articles, such
as Soaps, Toilet Water, Talcum
Powder, Cologne, Tooth Powder,
Dental Cream, Shaving Soap,
Flavoring Extracts, Etc.
Our intention is to keep q sup
ply Of goods usually found in q
first-elass store.
Phone 6O.
Middletown transcript., 1908-11-14
w. H. EcHENHoFER,
NoTIcETo TAXPAYERS
OF
St. Georges Hundred |!

The taxable residents of st. Georges
Hundred, and all persons liable to pay
tax in said Hundred, are hereby notified
due, and the undersigned Tax Collector
for said Hundred, will be at the Office of
JOSEPH Il. EEos, IN ODESSA,
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25th, 1908
From 800 A. M. to 100 M.
AT HENRY cLEAvER's s STORE, IN PORT PENN,
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18th, 1908
From P. NJ. to P. M.
and at the County Tax Collectors Office,
South Broad street, Middletown, Del,
every Saturday during the month Of
November, from A. M, to P. NJ.
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 TAXES OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, SECTION 8, CHAPTER
80, VOLUME 81, LAWS OF DELAWARE, As
AMENDED:
Section 3-That on all taxes paid before
the first day of October there shall be an
abatement of five per centum.> On all
taxes paid before the first day of Decem-
Der there shall be an abatement of three
per centum. On all taxes paid during the
month of December there shall be no
abatement whatever. And on all taxes
unpaid on the first day of January five
per centum thereof shall be added
thereto.
WALTER BEASTEN,
Collector of Taxes forSt. Georges Hun
dred.
Middletown transcript., 1908-11-14
Thanksgiving Day
Proclamation !!

In obedience to the long established
custom to observe day specially set
apart by constituted authorities for the
purpose of expressing gratitude unto our
Creator for fayors bestowed and in recog-
milton of the recommendations OF the
President of the United States
/, Preston Lea, Governor of the State of
Delaware, do designate
THUR SDAY, NOVEMBER s26tl, Inst,
as day OF thanksgiving and prayer, and
do recommend that the people OF this
State, in their homes and places of wor-
ship render unto God grateful acknowl-
edgenient Of Ills care and protection and
hnmbiy beseech the continuance of His
Divine favors.
In testimony whereof, I, Pres
ton Lea, Governor of the State of
Delaware, have hereunto set my
hand and caused the Great Seal
of the State to be hereto affixed,
at Dover, this the Eleventh day
[sEAL November, in the year of our
Lord one Thousand nine hundred
and eight, and the year of the
Independence of the United
States of America the one hum
dred and thirty-third.
By the Governor,
PREeToN LEA.
Jos. L. CAHALL,
Secretary of State.
Middletown transcript., 1908-11-14
O4N a4A Z 2 1kIyA
NOVEMBER 2Sth, 1908,
Ak1n my-Ii

At 10 O'Clock, A. M,
the following described Real Estate, viz !:
All that certain lot or piece of land with
a two story brick dwelling thereon erected
situated In the City OF Wilmington afore-
said; bounded and described as follows
wit:
Beginning on the Northerly side of
Seventh street at the distance Of one hum
dred and thirty-one feet Westerly from
the Westerly side of jackson Street;
thence Northerly parallel with Jackson
Street and through the middle OF the di-
vision wall between this and the adioin-
ng house on the East seventy feet TO the
SoutherlR side OF an eight fest wide alley
leading from Jackson Street to Vap4Buren
Street; thence Westerly along said side OF
said alley and parallel with Seve nth
Street fourteen feet to corner; thence
Southerly parallel wish jackson Street
and through the middle OF the division
wall between this and the adjoining house
on the west seventy feet to the aforesaid
side of Seventh Street, and thence there
by Easferly fourteen feet to the place of
beginning, be the contents thereof what
they may.
Seized and taken in execution as the
property of George E. Wheeler, Admins.
istrator Of Lemira E. Wheeler and to be-
sold by
HENRY STAFFORD, Sheriff.
sllerif's Office, Wilmington, Del. No
vember 11tn, 1908.
Middletown transcript., 1908-11-14
CONTRACTS FOR RURAL ROUTES

Aside from receiving bids for carrying
mail from the Wilmington postoffice to
the railroad station, bids will also be re-
ceived at Washington for conveying mail
over the star routes in Delaware. The
present contracts expire on June 80 next
and the new contracts will be awarded for
four years. Bids will be received until
January 9Th. The routes are as follows:
From Talleyville TO Rockland, 1.25
miles and back, six times week. Pres
ent contract pay, $l25.
From Wilmington to Henry Clay fac
tory, $50 miles and back, twelve times e..
week. Present contract pay, $245
From Richardson Park to Esmere, one
mile and back, six times week. Present
pay, $160.
From Stanton, Stanton Station to
Christiana, $50 miles and back, twelve
times week, with six additional trips
per week between Stanton and Stanton
station. Present contract pay, s4OO.
From Port Penn to Delaware City, 4 so
miles and back, twelve times a week.
Present. contract paw. $275.
From Sc. Georges 70 kirkwood, miles
and back, twelve times week. Present
contract pay, $3.50.
From McDonough TO Mount Pleasant, 4
miles and back, twelve times week.
Present contract pay. $500.
From Cd essa by Middletown, to Mid
detown railroad station, 3 80 miles aud
back, eighteen times week. Present
contract pay $5l7. 80.
From Blackbird to Forest, 1.15 miles
and back, twelve times week. Present
contract pay, $500.
From Magnolia to Camden, miles and
back, twelve times week. Present con-
tract pay, $4l6 67.
From Frederick to FELTON,, rs miles
and back, twelve times week. Present
contract pay, $5l042.
From Bethany Beach, by Ocean View.
Millviile, Clarksviiie, Omar. to Frank
ford, 1862 miles and back, six times
week. Present contrast pay. $7l0.62
From Bayville, by WillialnsvilIe and
Bunting, to Selbyvilla, y 30 miles and
back, six times week. Present contract
paw. $2I3.
From Angola. nv Fairmount and Hol-
lyvilIe, to Hartr.slon, miles and back,
elk times week. Present contract pay,
$3.50.
prom Midway to Rehoboth. BIO miles
and back, six times week. Present con-
tract pay, sies.
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Middletown transcript., 1908-11-14
- I ls.s Il
nrpD i. Dzl. suy i, ises
AIARY An YET sEPlJBLIcAN

The official count Id Maryland
gives Tafta lglurality Of 6i3 on
the popular Yose. Tho first can
didate III the list of Republican
candidats for electors received q
total Of 116, 523I votes, while the
first man on the list Of Demo-
cratic candidates received but
1880 This il explained as be-
ing the result Of 'carelessness on
the part Of the voters.
Its necessary. on the Mary
land ballot, to place a mark after
the name of each candidate for
elector, but in many cases the
voters marked only the name Of
the first Republican candidate.
and therefore the rest were not
counted. This makes it manifest
that il the ballots had been prop
erly marked Taft would have se-
cured all the Republican electors.
The Delaware method of mark
ing ballots is clearer and there is
no such error possible. The
Maryland ballot is cumbersome
and intricate and the voters
should raise row over it.
It is not enough to plead that
only the ignorant disqualify
themselves. As rule the aver
age man who has doubts as to
marking his ballot will ask for
information, but there are many
men who are ashamed to admit
their ignorance, while in the
larger sense they are intelligent
and capable of exercising sound
judgment in respect to selecting
candidates for whom to vote.
Maryland, in spite of only two
Republican electors being chosen,
can still hold up its head and
maintain that the state has a Re-
publican majority when iticomes
to national issues.
Middletown transcript., 1908-11-14

AND WHEREAS, The said returns OF
the election for the choice OF Repre-
sentative of and for the said State 10 the
sixty-frst Congress Of the United States,
as aforesaid, duly made ont, signed and
executed, having been duly delivered TO-
the Governor by the Superior Court Of
said counties, and the Governor having
examined said returns Ms aforesaid, aud
enumerated and ascertained the number
OF votes Tor each and every candidate or
person voted for sucil Representative,
the result appears as follows, to-wit:
Whole number Of votes for Levin
Irving HandY................ ,5l5.
Whole number OF votes for William
III. Heaid .......24, ,314
Whole number of votes for William
e. Hawkins. ns.......................... $50
Whole number oil votes Tor Frank
A. Houck .......................... 22S
Whole number Of votes for Elliott
Cresson ................................ 10.
Now, THEREFoRE, I, Preston Lea,
Governor Of the State OF Delaware, do
hereby declare that William Fl. HeaId
has received the highest vote &c the.
election Aforesaid, and therefore haa been
Middletown transcript., 1908-11-14
PRIZES FOR THE BEST CORN
Growers Association Offers Cash and
Other Attractive Premiums

Other Attractive Premiums
DOVER, Del, Nov. 1.-THE Dels ware
Corn Growers' Association, which 10 to
hold its second annual corn show and
Convention at Dover, December g.. has
offered the following premiums:
Class a.
For best 20 ears of white corn, 81; Sec
ond best, S.; third, IS.
For best 20 ears OF yellow corn, 81; sec
ond, $5; third, $3.
For best 20 ears OF mixed corn, 81; sec
ond, $5; third. So.
Sweepstakes prize, registered Berkshire
boar pig, value, 500, donated BY Delaware
College. ~
Class B.
For best 10 ears of white corn, So; Sec
ond, 81; third. So; fourth, So; fifth, 81.
For best 10 ears Of yellow corn, So; Sec
ond, S4; third, $3; fourth, 81; fifsb, 81.
For best 10 ears Of mixed corn, $5; Sec
ond, $4; third $3; fourth, 81; fifth, 81.
Sweepstakes prize reg stored Berkshire
boar pig, value, $50, bred and donated
by Delaware College.
Class C.
For best 10 ears vi corn OF any variety
OF color, from New Castle county, first,
$3; second, 81; Kent county, first, So; sec
ond, 81; Sussex county first, $3, second So.
Sweetstakes prizes, first, cornsheller;4
second. 30-gallon barrel OF Scalescide;
third, $5 worth Of straw berry plants.
Glass D.
For best elk ten-ear exhibits OF any color
variety from any grange in the State,
silver trophy cup, presented by A. P. Cor.
bitt, president OF the Delaware Corn
Growers Association; second prize, $5.
Middletown transcript., 1908-11-14

Now, THEREFORE, /, Preston Lea, GOV.
ernor OF the State of Delaware. do hereby
declare that Henfy P. Scott, Jacob Z.
Kirk and Charles Fl. Sackett have re-
ceived the highest vote at the election
aforesaid, and therefore have been and
are duly and legally elected Electors for
the election OF President and Vice Pres.
dent of the United States.
Given under my hand and the
Great Seal of the said State, at
Dover, the Eleventh day of No
[sEALl vember, in the year Of our Lord
one thousand nine hundred and
eight and Of the Independence Of
the said State the one hundred
and thirty-third.
By the Governor:
PRESTON LEA. I
Jos. L. CAHALL, Secretary of State.
Middletown transcript., 1908-11-14
Proclamation!
STATE OF DELAWARE,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.


EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
PRESTON LEA,
Governor OF the said State
To all Persons to whom these Presents
shall come, Greeting:
WHEREAS, An election was held in
the State of Delaware, on Tuesday, the
third day of November, in the year of
our Lord one thousand nine hundred
and eight. that. being the Tuesday next
after the first Monday in said month, In
pursuance Of the Constitution of the
United States and the Constitution and
Laws of the State of Delaware, in that
behalf, for the election OF Representa-
tive for the people of the said State. iu
the sixty-frst CONGRESS OF THE
UNITED STATES.
AND WHEREAS, The official certificates
or returns OF the said election, beld in
the several counties OF the said State,
having been duly received and examined
by the Governor, it appears from them
that the votes in the said counties re-
spectiyely for such representative were
cast as follows, to-wit:
Middletown transcript., 1908-11-14
Proclamation!
STATE OF DELAWARE,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
ppEcTnM LEA

Governorof the said State.
TO al Persona ta wbons these Presents slsall
come, Greeting
WHEREAS, An election was heldin the
State Of Delaware, on Tuesday, the Third
day OF November, In the year Of our Lord
one thousand nine hundred and eight,
that being the Tuesday next after the
first Monday In said month, in pursuance
of the Constitution and Laws OF the State
of Delaware, in that behalf, for the cleo
tion OF an ATTORNEY GENERAL OF
THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
AND WHEREAS, The official certificates
OF returns of the said election, held in the
several counties OF the said State, having
been duly received and examined BIZ the
Governor, It appears from them that the
votes in the said counties respectively for
such Attorney General were cast as fol-
lows tO-wit:
Middletown transcript., 1908-11-14

10 dN kgFg09l6 b 4Qls0f1s llIsy5 II
come, 1ysl lasgj

cone, Nrestiag
WnEREAs An elecsion was lseld II sfe.
State Of Delaware, 90 Tuesday, tile third
day of November. III tbe year of our Lord
one thousand nine hundred and eight.
that being the Tuesday n3xt after tie
first Monday Id said month, Id pursnanca
of the Constitution OF the United States
and the Constitution and the Laws Of The
State OF Delaware In that behalf, for The
purpose Of choosing by ballot three Elect
ors for the election OF PRESIDENT
AND VICE PRESIDENT OF THE
UNITED STATES;
AND WHEREAS. The official certificates
or returns OF the said election, held in the
several counties OF the said State, having
been duly received and examined by the
Governor, it appears from them that the
votes in the said counties respectively for
such Electors, were cast as follows, to-Wit: !:
Middletown transcript., 1908-11-14

slislAts or psss5z gs|lzd ior such
AsInrney General, the result appears as
follows, 5o-wit
w hole number Of votes for ANDREW
q. Gray "a ,4bI
Whole number ef votes for Frank
H Davis...... % I30
Whole number of votes for David
+. Nay ylor...... .........-...... III
Nows THEREFoRE, I, Preston Lea. Cow
ern0F OF the State OF Delaware, do hereby
declare that Andrew G. Gray has re-
ceiyed the highest vote at the election
aforesaid, and therefore has been and is
duly and legally elected the Attorney
General OF and for she State OF Delaware.
Given under my hand and the
Great Seal of the said State. at
Dover, the Eleventh day OF Mo-
[sEALl venber, in the year Of our Lord
one thousand nine hundred and
eight and OF the Independence of
the said State the one hundred
and thirty-third.
By the Governor:
PRESTON LEA.
Jos. L, CAHALL, Secretary Of State.
Middletown transcript., 1908-11-14
Proclaf1latiOnl
STATE OF DELAWARE.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
ND pEcTQN rEsA

1bGoAOfN fAEht
Governor OF the said State.
70 iau Persons to rhom these Presents shall
copse, Greeting
WHEREAS, An election was held in
the State OF Delaware, on Tuesday, the
third day OF November, in the year OF
our Lord one thousand nine hundred and
eight, that being the Tuesday next after
the first Monday in said month, in pur-
suance OF the Constitution and Laws Of
the State of Delaware, in that behalf, for
the election of a STATE TREASURER
OF FHE STATE OF DELAWARE.
AMP WHEREAS, The official certificates
or returns OF the said election, held In
the several counties of the said State,
having been duly received and examined
by the Governor, it appears from them
that the votes in the said counties re-
spectilelv for such State Treasurer we're
cast Re follows, to.Wit:
Middletown transcript., 1908-11-14
Proclamation! !
STATE OF DELAWARE,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
PRESTON LEA


Governor of the said State.
To al Persons to mhom these Presents shall
come, Greeting:
WHEREAS, An election was held in the
State of Delaware, on Tuesday, the third
day oil November, in the year of our Lord
one thousand nine hundred and eight,
that being the Tuesday next after the
first Monday in said month, ia pursuance
OF the Constitution and Laws of the State
of Delaware, in that behalf, for the
election ofan AUDITOR OF ACCOUNTS
OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
AND WHEREAS, The official certificates
or returns OF the said election. held in
the several counties of the said State,
having been duly received and examined
by the Governor, it appears from them
that the votes in the said counties re-
spectively for such Auditor of Accounts
were cast as follows, to-wit