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Middletown transcript., 1908-11-21
OUR HARDWOOD FORESTS

1t will be remembered that there are
no hardwoods on the Pacific coast, says
Arboriculture. Except in compara-
lively small area in Southeastern Missouri
and Arkansas the bardwoods are not
known west of the Mississippi River.
while in the States north of the Ohio,
where oak was formerly abundant, there
is none remaining to-day. In fact the
principal source of supply for these woods
is the higher mountains of Western North
Carolina, part of Virginia, West Virginia.
Eastern Tennessee, aud Southeastern
Kentucky, while from 50times this entire
area in the remaining States Of the Onion
the demand is constantly increasing.
Forest conditions in the Cumberland
Mountains are far better than in ether
portions of the United States. Tie rain.
fall is ample to secure most rapid growtlis.
The soil has not been eroded to AucI an
extent as TO make renewals difficult.
An abundance OF low-groRing shrub
and herbiage keeps the soil cooI and meist
and maintains soil fertility, while much
OF the region contains ine stand of she
more valuable oaks. hickories, poplar.
hemlock and walnut, The latter can be
quickly secured by supplying the seed.
Middletown transcript., 1908-11-21
NOTICE TO 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
that the Taxes for the year 1908 are now
due, and the undersigned Tax Collector
for said Hundred, will be at the Office oil
JOSEPH Il. ENos, IN ODESSA,
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25th, 1908
From 900 A. M. to 1900 M.
AT HENRY CLEAvER's STORE, IN PORT PENN,
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25th, 1908
From l P. M. to P. M.
and at the County Tax Collectors Office,
South Broad street, Middetown, DEL,
every Saturday during the month OF
November, from A. M, to 4 P. 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 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 Qecem-
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 !ded
thereto.
WALTER BEASTEN,
Collector OF Taxes forSt. Georges Hun
dred.
Middletown transcript., 1908-11-21
THE COST OF A PANAMA HAT

Panama, hats are made in Columbia,
Peru, and Ecuador, but never in Panama.
The valne of Panama hat is chiefly the
cost OF the labor expended in making it,
for she value OF raw material never ex-
ceeds 35 cents, and averages less than
l3 cents. The labor is exceedingly cheap,
but great deal Of it goes TO the making
of hat. It takes man, working six
hours day, six or seven days to make
4 common hat, worth a dollar. Two
weeks are required TO make hat OF bet.
ter grade, worth from $l.25 to $500, and
six weeks to make fine hat, worth 500.
Tn making fine Panama hat the STRAW is
never dampened and consequently the
work can be done only when the air is
very moist, that Is to say, early in the
morning. and in the evening. The straw
used for cheap hats il kept wet, 30 thai
the work can be carried on during .
greater number OF hours per day.
Middletown transcript., 1908-11-21
Is SALT IEJURI0Usa

Common salt, the chemical name Of
which is chloride OF sodium, has been
used so long by civilized man that most
individuals are led to believe its use indis-
pensable to the human economy.
This is an erroneous belief, as every in
dividual can decide for himself.
Tie physiological effect of salt is that
OF an irritant upon all the mucous mem.
branes OF the body, producing a watery
discharge. This is the purpose for which
salt is prescribed by physicians-as a
medicine to irritate or cleanse by the ef-
feet of this irritation, which is only in
tended to be temporary in character,
Anyone Gan easily prove the truth Of
this assertion by snufing solution of
salt and water up the nostrils; the profuse
discharge which follows is proof of the ir
ritant effect upon the mucous membrane
of the nose,
What applies to the nose applies equally
well to the stomach or any other organ
OF the body. So that the effect OF salt
when used in excessive quantities is to
produce catarrh of the mucous men,
branes Of the body, and this in TIME be-
comes chronic. -s-
There are other minor ailments tor
which the excessive pse Of salt is respon-
sible-notably eczema and other rashes of
the skin manifesting themselves as pim-
pies and boils.
Frequently the tenderness Of the edges
OF the nose both within and without the
nostrils is the result OF the excessive use
of salt. And again, the eyelids may be
affected from the same cause. The re-
suits of the excessive use of salt are to be
observed also in what is known as scurvy.
The ill effects OF salt are especially ap-
parent upon the kidneys. The dropsy or
Bright's disease of the kidneys are certain
forms of heart disease are in many in-
stances caused, wholly or in part, by the
use of salt.
In fact, the opinion that salt is a neces-
sary aid to digestion is absolutely without
foundation, and there can be no question
that the excessive and continuous use OF
salt produces host Of diseases. 81.
Middletown transcript., 1908-11-21
M. BANNING,
DEALER IN FINE
GROCERIES!

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
a 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 Q large assort-
ment of table supplies.
Now for the butcher and farm
er we have the eae 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 a sup.
ply of goods usually found in q
frst-class store.
Phone 81.
Middletown transcript., 1908-11-21
FARM NEWS AND VIEWS

-
Poultry belongs to the omniveroas class
In fact, hens do best when they have
good range and variety of food.
Those who know the value of usini
only the best stock obtaiDable in tht
breeding pen are the ones who iaaka
high-class poultry pay.
Keep the chicks healthy by giving then
an ample supply of good, clean fsod daily
and see that their supply of drinking
water is kept fresh and clean.
If your hens are laying strong, as they
should be keep up the daily supply Of
green food and see that they have plenty
of crushed shells, gravel and sand.
When the hens are shutin during bad
weather keep them scratching in some
dry straw OF litter. Just little grain
thrown in the straw will make them work
all day.
A safe and effective dressing of muriate
OF potash for potatoes is $50 pounds TO the
acre. Wood ashes sown evenly, broad
cast, at the rate of one ton to the acre, is
also an excellent and safe fertilizer.
The farmer who sends his eggs to
market with soil or other filth adhering
to them is doing his best to prejudice city
peoplesagainst country eggs" and reduc-
ing the average price by al least 2 cents 2
dogen,
Do not mig early potatoes aud late po'
tatoes together when planting, for il
there is any rust the early one may pro.
duce fair crop, but the late one will get
the rust SO early in its growth that the
yield will be small.
A high-spirited horse is generally ap
animal egpab!e Of epdpri's a.,.sh Il age,
il 1t is only properly manaseu aGq gun.
trolIedj but very often these animals are
made more exeitable that they really are
by nature by the bad Judgment aud fussi-
ness Of the driver.
One of the most interesting exhibits OF
seed grains displayed at the big state fairs
this year was arranged by an English
Grm which has branch house in Chicago
and ct one or two eastern points. Msg-
nifcent types Of wheat, rye and barley
were on display, while breed of im-
proved Swedish oats was shown which
weighed fifty pounds to the bushel and
which at points in Canada had given
yields as high as lso bushels to the Rege.
While this type OF oats would not do as
well in the State because of less favorable
climatic conditions, it would doubtless
give yield far superior to that of kinds
ordinarily raised.
Middletown transcript., 1908-11-21
MAKING A NEEDLE

Ii is computed that England produces
about eighty million needles weekly,
most of which come from the little town
of RedAitch, in Worcestershire. The
manufacture of needle is an interesting
process 20 watch.
A coli Of fine wire is first run into
the machine, and cut into pieces
the length of two needles. These
lengths are made into little bundles, and
each end of the wire is sharpened at the
rate of hundreds minute by being press
ed against grindstone, the sparks, flying
in q continuous stream, making minia-
ture fireworks display. Two eyes are
next stamped in the centre of the wire,
which is then broken in half, forming
two nsedles, and roughly first finished"
BY having the ''burrsn rubbed down.
At this stage the needles are still soft
wire and need hardening, SO they are
soaked in bath of hot oil, and when
cool again are quite hard and brittle. Then
follows the polishing process When
done up in bundles OF thousands, the
needles are continually rolled in sand for
q period Of seven days, coming forth from
the process with q fine polish.
Lastly, they are threaded on wires, and
little friction makes the eyes bright and
clear before they are taken to the packing
room.
Middletown transcript., 1908-11-21

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Blood Purifier Free
If your blood is impure, thin, diseased
hot or full Of humor. if you have blood
poison, cancer. carbuncles, eating sores,
scrofula, eczema, itching, risings and
bumps, scabby, pimply skin. bone pains,
catarrh, rheumatism or any blood or skin
disease, take Botanic Blood Balm (B. B
B. J. 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
il cures after all else fails.
Middletown transcript., 1908-11-21
,1 EGISTER'S ORDER.
OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS,

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS,
New CASTLE COUNTY. DEL. Mar. 3, R0S.
Upon the application of Ellen Brad
Lev Administsafrix of Emily VIII itlock
late of st. Georges Hundred. in said county,
GeeRased, it is ordered apd directed by the
R@eIs4er OF Wills that the Administratrix
Aforesaid give notice Of granting Of Letters
of AApinEstratiop upon the estate Of the
deceased, With the date OF granting thereof. by
causin. Advertisements to be posted within
forty days fromt aate of such letters in six Of
Sbe most public place of the County Of New
castle, requiring all per&2ns having demands
against the estate to present the same. or
abide by IN act of Assembly in such case
made and provided; and also cause the same
Siidddetowp Transcript newspaper publish
ed In Middletowu. Delaware, and to be Con-
t5pGaed therein ten tmtS.
Given under tbs hand and seal of
seal office of the Register OF Willis afore-
- Said, at Wilmington, ia New Castle
County aforesaid, the day and year aboye
FRaNCIs b. WALKER. Register of Wills
NoTIcE-Nstice is hereby given that Letters
Of Administration were in due form of law
granted unto the undersigned, on the Third
day of March A, ID. 1908, and that ell
persons having claims against the estate of
the deceased must present the same, duly
sttested, to said Administrative, on or before
the Act of Assembly in such case made
ELLEN BRADLEY
Administrative.
Martin b. Burris. Esq,
Attorney -at-Law,
Middietown, Delaware
Middletown transcript., 1908-11-21
FOR SALE!

Two nice farms Of 200 acres each, good
buildings; one on Bohemia River, other on
Sassafras. will be sold cheap. Also l30
acres at Warwick and 76 acres and AZ
acres ct Mount Pleasant, and many others
can sell them on good terms.
q. w, INGRAM,
Middletown, Del,
Middletown transcript., 1908-11-21

DR.. ]. @. Sites has removed his denta
Office to the building recently vacated by
the Western Union Telegraph o., next
door to J, L. Shepherds Office.
Middletown transcript., 1908-11-21

FOR sALE-Nursery Stock. Your or.
ders viii be filed promptly. All stock
sprayed, clean and healthy,
E. J. STEELE. Florist,
MiddIetoKn, Del,
Middletown transcript., 1908-11-21
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Middletown transcript., 1908-11-21
THE FARMERS PAPER

TIE Suns market reports and com
mercial columns are complete and re-
liable, and put the farmer, the merchant
and the broker in touch with the markets
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Middletown transcript., 1908-11-21
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
-OF-
APPOQUINIMINK HUNDRED :!

The taxable residents of Appoquini-
mink Hundred, and all persons liable to
pay tax in said Hundred, are hereby
notified that the Taxes for the year 1908
are now due, and the undersigned Tax
Collector for said Hundred, will be
AT THE OFFICE OF GEQRGE M. D. HART,
IN TOWNSEND, DEL,
SATURDAYS.
NOVEMBER 9, II, 81 and Is, 1908.
From to O'Clock, P. NJ.
EXTRACT FRoA Fa4 LAWS OF DELAWARE,
GOVERNING THE coLLEcTIaa OF TAXES OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY:
Tax bills can be obtained by making
personal application to the Collector, or
BY sending written communication en-
closing stamps,
An abatement of ) per centum will be
allowed on all taKes paid during the
month of August.
WILLIAM c. MONEY,
Collector of Taxes for AppoquinImink Hundrs d
Middletown transcript., 1908-11-21
THE WOMAN'S PAPER

TFE Sun is the best type OF news.
paper. rorally and intellectually. In
additio the news of sne day, it pub
fishes tho lest features that can be pre-
sented, such ss fashion articles, and mis-
cellaneous writings from men and women
of note and prominence. It is an educa-
tor of the highest character, constantly
stimulating 10 noble ideals in individual
and national life.
THE SUN is published on Sunday as
well as every other day of the week.
By, Mail the Daily syn q yssr in
cluding the Sunday sur, 3D. TIC sunday
sun .: one, 81 q year.
Address
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Publishers and Proprietors,
Baltimore. I'D
Middletown transcript., 1908-11-21

Poultry belongs to the omniveroas class.
In fact, hens do best when they i.ave
good range and variety of food.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-12-24

preached when the great appeal should
lie made.
The evidence of the first days trial
Of the case Of the people against Hugh
Stires was the all engrosslng topic
that night In Smoky Mountain. Bar
ney McGinn perhaps aptly expressed
the consensus OF opinion when he said.
II allow we all know he's guilty, but
nobody believes It."
Late as Smoky Mountain sat up that
night, however, 1t was on hand next
morning, rank aud file, when the court
convened.
All the previous evening, save for a
short visit to the cell of bis client,
Fielder had remained shut In his ONCE,
thinking Of the morrow. In his talk
with Harry he had not concealed his
deep anxiety, but to his questions there
was no new answer, and he bad re-
turned from the interview more non
plused than ever. He had wondered
that Jessica on this last night did not
come to his Office, but had been rather
relieved tbans otherwise that she did
not He had gone to bed heavy with
encouragement and had walked In the
morning with foreboding. "a
AS he turned from greeting his eli
ent In the packed courtroom Fielder
noted with surprise that Jesslca was
not In her place; not that he needed her
further testimony, for he had drawn
from her the day before all he intended
to utilize, but her absence disturbed
aim, and instinctively he turned and
looked across the sea Of faces toward
the door,
Harry's glance followed his. and 8
deeper pain beleaguered 1t as his eyes
returned to the empty chair. He saw
Mrs. Halloran whisper eagerly with
the lawyer, who turned away with q
puzzled look. In his bitterness the
thought came to him that the testi-
mony bad Slapped her conviction Of his
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-12-24

ing these days"
innocence; that his refusal to answer
her entreaties had been the last straw
to the load under which 1t had gone
i down; that she believed him indeed the
murderer of Moreau. To seem the
criuging criminal, the pitiful liar and
actor in her eyes! The thought stunH
! him. Her faith had meant SO much.
1 The ominous feeling weighed heavily
I on Fielder when be rose to continue the
| testimony for the prisoner, so rudely
disturbed the evening before. In such
community pettifogging was OF no
avail Throw g expert dust In jurors
eyes would be worse than useless. In
his opening words hepade no attempt
to conceal the weakness OF the de-
Tense. evidentially considered. Strip
ped OF all husk, his was to be an APP
peal to Caesar.
Through cloud Of witnesses con-
cIsely. consistently, yet with winning
tactfulness that disarmed the objec-
lions of the prosecution, he began to
lead then, through the series Of events
that had followed the arrival Of the
self forgotten man. Out Of the mouths
Of their own peighbors- Devlin. Bar
ney McGinn. Mrs, HsIloran, who came
down weeping-they were made to sec
as In a cycIorama the struggle for 10
habllitaflon against hatred and suspi-
cion, the courage that had dared for q
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-12-24
Winter TourIsts and tiunters Rates

Charlotte Harbor & Northern Railway,
"Boca Grande Route Effective
November 18th, 1908, Winter Tourist &
Hunters round trip rates we're put on
sale daily. final limit to return May slst,
1909,
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-12-24
From

Round
Trip
From TO Rate
Arcadia and Nocatee Mccall. 81 rs
Arcadia and Nocatee PIacida. $50. 2 90
Arcadia and Nocatee Boca Grande. 2 so
Arcadia and Nocatee South Dock s. 2 80
TT. Ogden and Hull Mccall. Z. so
TT Ogden and Hull to Placida n. 1 go
IT. Ogden and HUI toBocaGrande 2 Is
Ft Ogden and Hull to South Dock 2 IS
For further information call on or
write J. L. pRTRRvnLE, 9. p. A.
Arcadia, Florida,
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-12-24

IRE You Protected from Fire

Should your property burn tonight have
you an Insurance Policy that would protect
your One that you could collect promptly
without danger Of litigation az bothersome
red tape"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-28
WHERE TO FISH

Fishing during the past week has been
good, bad and indifferent at ths various
beach resorts. The high swells Of the early
ana mid-week times made poor and indif-
ferent fishing at most OF the coast points
and during the latter part OF the week but
two or three places rewarded the visitor
with good sport
Yellow tail. white bass. hallibut. yell
low fin. smelt and mackerel were much IN
evidence during the latter part of the week
and the fishing was especially good at
Catalina Thursday and Friday
The washing out OF the piers at Long
Beach and Playa del Rey and the damage
to the pier at Santa Monica put these re-
sorts out of commission and at other points
the rough water prevented anythink ige
satisfactory sport.
Tomorrow promises to be good day at
most of the resorts, and IL Is believed that
the Santa Monica and Playa del Rey piers
will be omen.
The tide will be high tomorrow at 1910
a. M with a rise of as feet and low at 2;23
D. m. with a drop of 81 feet. which Will
make a good current inside and should pro-
vide good fishing during the middle OF the
day and late in the afternoon.
Reports received during the week by
Harry Slottcrbeck. the Western Arms and
Hardware company and William Hoesse
company indicate follows
ALAMITOS-Fair. Corbina. halibut yellow
I'm, smelt, perch. herring
CATALINA-Fair. Yellow tail. white sea
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-28
JEFFERIES WILL
REFEREE BOUTS
AGREES TO ADJUDGE SCRAPS
AT VERNON TODAY
MCFARLAND PLANS BIG SHOW AT
TRAINING CAMP
Several PreIlm Boys, carded for Bat
ties Friday Night, Are Working
Out at Maud Junction Every
Afternoon

Fight fans will be at loss to make
selection Of the fight camp to visit this
afternoon, as there will be more OF
them in operation during the afternoon
than on any previous Sunday in the
history of the local fight game. Camps
In nearly every portion Of Los Angeles
county will be in operation, and each,
of course, will attract its attendance.
Naturally the greatest interest centers
In the workouts of Packy Mcfarland at
Vernon and Freddie Welsh "a Venice.
However, ten or fifteen boys will work
at the Maud Junction pavilion, Tommy
Hennessey is working at Santa Monica,
several San Pedro scrappers are in
training in that city and other fighters
are working in private gymnasiums and
camps in and about Los Angeles.
Packy Mcfarland will put on his first
big show this afternoon at the South
Side Athletic club in Vernon, and VIII
take on his regular staff of sparring
partners, including Harry Dunn, Charlie
Anslinger and probably Pat Kinealy,
his trainer and also will box with
George Damron and Sam Coulter, anna
teur boxers from the Los Angeles Ath-
letic club classes instructed by Dewitt
C. Van Court. Packy is getting In fine
condition now and will travel at a
merry pace this afternoon. Champ JEFF
fries will attend and referee the bouts.
rounds in his open air ring in front
of the Venice amphitheater and will
take on Kid Carsey, Ivan Kahn,
Howard Baker and others as they show
up for workouts. Freddie expects two
or more amateurs from the Los Angeles
Athletic club, and as they get much
practical benefit and experience In box
ing with the superlatlvely clever Welsh
man they will not disappoint him to-
day Jim Morley probably will referee
the bouts.
Danny Webster, Jim Cameron, Frank
Picato, Dick Winter, Kid Adams, the
Harlem Coffee Cooler, jr.. and several
other local fighters will work out at
Maud Junction and will use unengaged
local fighters as sparring partners.
These boys always furnish a lively time
when in the ring and their workouts
are as good as the real thing In action,
smuggling and excitement.
Workouts will start at all training
camps at o'clock promptly, and will
continue for an hour or more.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-28
KEEPING IN THE SHADE

A very stout old lady, busting
through the park on a sweltering hot
day, became aware that she was being
closely followed by a rough looking
tramp.
what do you mean by following me
in this manner?" she indignantly de-
manded. The tramp skunk back lit
tie. But when the stout lady resumed
her walk he again took up his position
directly behind her.
See here" she explained, wheeling
angrily. ST you don't go away at once
shall call a policeman"
The unfortunate man looked up at
her appealingly.
For heavens sake, kind lady. have
mercy an don't call a policeman; ye're
the only shady spot in the whole park"
Every body's Magazine.