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Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-04
NOT OUR BUSINESS

I'VE HOPE the new administration
w will make it point to keep the
United States free not only from
entangling alliances but from meddling
with the quarrels of foreign powers.
Several times during the reign of Theo-
dore the Strenuous there were indica-
tions that our country might be
swerved from it's time honored policy
of non-interference in European mat
ters, which not only are none of our
business, but weaken our position when
we assert the Monroe doctrine. Presi-
dent Roosevelt is said to be deeply
moved by the Balkan crisis.
Austria's violation of her treaty vows
in Eastern Europe was truly astound-
ing, while Germany's apparent ap-
proval of this breach of faith has given
rise to discussion as to the real work
ing value of international treaties in
general. 1t cannot be denied that cur
rent performances in the Balkans af-
ford some excuse for a cynical. or a
pessimistic view of international faith.
The New York Tribune, 'cing the
opinions of Ambassador Reid, blames
Bulgaria and Austria Hungary for
breaking a treaty and - liating a
contract. But the Chicago Inter
Ocean. alarmed by the suggestion that
Reid may stir up the government at
Washington to intervene, and thereby
plunge this nation into the thick of
European affairs, says: 1.-THE United
States is in no way a party to the
Berlin treaty, is in no way interested
in its maintenance or destruction, and
is not affronted by its modification or
downright abrogation, no matter how
brought about. No American interests
are menaced. In the Balkans we have
no political stake. We have some scat
tering commercial relations, and there
are in those countries the usual number
of American missionaries and residents.
None of these are in any way threat
ened. They will undoubtedly fare bet
ter under the better government which
is promised by the rearrangement. The
affairs of the Balkans are strictly none
of our business"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-04
Golden Rule Is the Supreme
Law for All Human Conduct

the mouth of Polonius in his speech to
Laertes That advice runs thus;
This above all, to thine own self be
true and it must follow as the night
the day, thou canst not then be false
to any man."
Despite the universal agreement on
subjects of this kind we now and then
read of petty dissensions among church
members, of pickering and backbiting
that would disgrace the dealers in bill
lingsgate or the contending factions in
q political war. Every person possess
ing the true Christian spirit should
ponder over the lessons afforded in the
foregoing and remember that two
thirds of the worlds 1uarrels arise
from Misunderstanding that might be
settled by compromise, or after
thorough investigation of the points of
difference, which are often the result
of malicious gossip or deliberate false
hood. The man who will not give an
accused fellow man a hearing violates
the Golden Rule, and shows that, how
ever loud may be his professions of
Christianity he is in practice bar
barian.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-04
PUBLICITY

N UBLIC opinion as to the undesira-
bility of having Solid Threes or
Il Solid Fours or any kind of solid
combinations in public bodies will not
be affected by the defense of Eldridge,
Wilson and Patterson. Deliberative
bodies of any kind should never re-
solve themselves into associations hav-
ing the semblance of conspiracies.
When two or three men meet in secret
and take measures which they allege
are for the public welfare, the people.
being, thank heaven, a stiff necked
and rebellious generation when it comes
to such matters, will not take the word
of the secret few, and some of them
will even begin to allude to the quiet
conference for the public good as a
conspiracy"
Incidents similar to that which
brought the Solid Three into promi-
nence have happened so often in the
history of American municipal and
county government that one would
think public officials would shun even
the appearance Of evil. Private delib-
erations over public matters always
end in scandal. This is public ma
ton. Its affairs are or should be con-
Quoted by the people and for the peo-
pie. Officials of any kind who agree
among themselves, it would be better
for the public if they discussed certain
matters in what is called executive ses-
sion may be acting within the law, but
they are not acting in the spirit y
Americanism. The people have right
to know What goes on at committee
meetings as well as open meetings.
This should not be vexed question in
the United States, although we can
readily understand it might be subject
for disputation in Turkey Persia. Rus
sia or Borriobobooland. Let all public
matters be discussed in public. That
Is the safest way.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-04

President Roosevelt's son cast his
first vote yesterday. We hope his
father has instructed him in the first
principles of Americanism. Or per-
haps he has read Artemus Ward, who
gave as good a description of our coun-
try as has ever been compressed into
few words. This" said he, 'is re-
public, where all men are free and
equal, the only inconvenience being
that some are even freer and equalizer
than Others"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-04
AT THE THEATERs

AUDITORIU1I-"Forty Minutes from
Broadway"
BELAsCO-"OId Heidelberg"
BURBANK-Florence Stone in "Sardou's
CLEOPATRA"
GRAND-Dark.
MASON-"A Knight for a Day"
PEOPLE'S-f"The Four Corners Of the
Earth"
ORPHEUM-Advanced vaudeville.
LOS ANGELES-FashiOnable vaudeville.
EMPIRE-Vaudevtlle.
FTSCHER'S-'The AIillionairess."
UNIQUE-"Paid Back In His Own Coin"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-04

scribe the consequences in Hindustan.
Not only would it be the scene of
religious and tribal wars among it's
own people, but it would be invaded by
at least three nations, and it's last state
would be worse than its first.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-04

A Los Angeles aeronaut will COM
pete for the Michelin prize. There is
no reason why Los Angeles should not
have the finest flying machine and the
champion aviator of the world. We
have the best of everything else.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-04

In the midst of election news, it is
refreshing to read that an Indiana man
had a horse which acquired the habit
of tobacco chewing, and died from an
excessive chaw. In the domain of nat
ural history, real or artificial, Indiana
is always to the FORE,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-04

An athletic carnival is contemplated
by Los Angeles Y. NJ. C. A. By all
means let the boys remove it from the
"contemplative' zone of thought and
into the practical; and we wish them
great success.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-04

A country life commission will visit
Los Angeles. But it won't be able to
teach the easterners how to rival Cali
fornia country life, unless it can devise
plan for shipping California climate
to the eastern states.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-04

President Roosevelt is anxious to
start on his African hunting trip. 1t
won't be a particularly wild" expert
ence, after all, as during his entire
journey he will be well guarded and
guided by experienced men supplied by
the British government.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-04
Three cheers for President +
SIMPLY GREAT

He said of safety razors.
"Id like to rise and state
I've used one for year or more
And they are simply great"
His listener looked upon his face
To see If twas as stated.
And found It was; 1t looked to him
Like 1t was simply grated.
Houston Post
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-04
Wanted a wife

$50 this patent savings bank isn't COM
plete enough for your"
mo; I want something that will take my
pay envelopes away from me every Satur-
day and dole me out money by the nickel"
"rhen you'd better get married."--Iox-
change.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-04

Mrs. Frank Virgins is the foremost
feminine booster Of California. She
says many Los Angeles industries are
hardly out of their swaddling clothes
an aptly feminine illustration-but
thinks they will soon grow up to vigor-
Gus maturity. Don't worry over the
election. Everything is all right. Boost
your home city.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-04
eIory eeI

Verses in the northern papers
All about the early fall
Call TO mind that here In Texas
We have winter not at all.
Houston Post.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-04

Presidents may come and presidents
may go. California and the Union
viii go on forever.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-04
The Public Letter Box

publication
ns but musno words
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-04

A hie of The Los Angeles Herald can be
eeep at the office Of our English representa-
tiyes Messrs e. and J. Hardy & CO., 80. u
and 30 Fleet street, London. England tree OF
charge. and that firm will be glad to receive
news. subscriptions and advertisements on our
behalf
Middletown transcript., 1908-03-07

Don't forget the freak calf exhibition
to day. This is aeuriosity worth seeing.
and the proceeds derived from the ex-
'hibit will be for the benefit of The piano
fund Of the Middletown public schools
The exhibit will be held in the rear Of
Mr.. ]. L. Shepherds Office, between the
hours Of Am. and P. NJ, and the adj
mission will be 10 cents TO all. The calf
which is now FIVE weeks old, has head
resembling that Of sheep, while the
body is natural.
Il has been frequently suggested, and
the suggestion is good one, for every
farmer to place bis name and the name Of
his farm on his road-gate. Not only
would persons driving to place more
easily find it, but it wouli add more
pleasure and interest to people driving
from place to place. This last result
would have special effect 10 well kept and
pretty houses. An observing person will
seldom pass beautiful farm without de-
string to know who is its enterprising
owner.
Through the efforts OF State Detective
Gillis. Elwood Virgins, colored, has been
arrested in Philadelphia, and is being held
ther awaiting extradition to this State to
answer the charge ofmurder. He is ac-
cused of shooting William Denby, also
colored, during crap game near Middle-
town last July. DENLY later died at the
New Castle County Workhouse. After
locating the man in pool room in South
street, Philadelphia, Detective ellis and
two officers Of the Philadelphia Police
Department placed him under arrest.
r
Middletown transcript., 1908-03-07
TOWNSEND

Fresh oysters every day at II. G1LL's.
Walter Finley, of Philadelphia, spent
Sunday with relatives here.
Hestou Atwell. Of Philadelphia, visited
friends here on Wednesday.
Miss Hylie Boulden, of near Ceciiton,
visited Mrs. w. Il. Reynolds on Saturday,
Mrs. Edgar Reynolds and daughter
Marian visited Wilmington on Saturday.
Mrs. s. J. Brockson, of MiddIetown,
visited Miss Estella VanDyke on Friday.
Mrs. George satter6eld and son Latimer
are visiting her sister, Mrs. Burris, near.
Cecilton.
Miss lilly Tlghman, of Philadelphia,
was an over Sunday visitor with Miss E.
]. Maloney.
James Watts and wife, Of Cecilton,
spent Thursday and Friday with W. N.
Watts and wife.
Miss Mary Carpenter, Of near Odessa.
spent Saturday and Sunday with Miss
BeauIah Hodgson.
Albert Watts and family, of CeciIton,-
were over Sunday visitors with L. B.
Shockley and wife.
Miss Anna Sharpless spent Saturday
and Sunday with friends and relatives in
Kennett Square and Tacony.
Miss Devonia Whitlock, OF Philadel-
phia, has accepted a position as clerk in
W. T. DeValinger's store.
The Calendar Club will give a Supper
Tuesday evening, March 10th, in the
Church Hall. The public is cordially In
yited to be present.
Mrs L Pritchard who was taken to
Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia, about
Eve weeks ago, was brought to her home
on Wednesday She was accompanied
by her son, DR.. Clarence Pritehard and
DR.. T. A. Enos
Middletown transcript., 1908-03-07
OBITUARY.
ELI DICKINSON

After brief illness death claimed Eli
Dickinson on Friday, February 2Sth, 1908,
at bis home near Summit Bridge. Mr..
Dickinson had suffered with bronical
trouble for many years, and when he
was stricken few days previous to his
death his immediate family did not rea-
lize be was seriously i'll.
Eli Dickinson was the son OF William
and Rebecca Dickinson deceased, and a
brother to John w. Dickinson, of this
town, and was born On the farm now
owned by Mr.. George Derrickson, near
town. 66 years ago. He was a veteran of
the Civil War having served ia the Fourth
Delaware Regiment, Company B. At the
close of the Cival War he spent il years
in the West, and then returned to his
native State, where he has resided since,
with the exception of a few years when
be was engaged in business in Chester, Pa.
He leaves devoted widow, one son,
two brothers and one sister to mourn his
death. He had been Christian for
many years. Funeral services were held in
Summit Bridge M. E. Church on Monday
afternoon at one o'clock, and tile services
we're conducted by bis pastor. Interment
was made in Forest Cemetery.
Middletown transcript., 1908-03-07
cEcILToN


sewell Douns, of Mt. Pleasant, spent
last Friday with friends here.
James Il. Smith spent Monday and
Tuesday in Baltimore this week.
Quite number from here attended the
entertainment at Galens on Friday even.
ing Of last week.
Miss Iona Benson, Of EarleyiIle, was
the guest of her friend, Miss Blanche
Padley, on Friday.
J. A. Psarce. @. NJ Millikan. W. q.
Brown and ]. T. Bailey spent this week
in Elkton, attending court.
Miss Ada Pearce, of Elkton, was the
guest Of her cousin, Miss Georgia Walms-
ley, on Thursday and Friday.
Bishop w. F. Adams. D. D., Of the
Diocese Of Easton, held services and con-
firmed two here 10 the Chapel on Sunday
morning.
A dance was given in Mechanics Hall
BY the young men Of Cecilton on Thurs.
day evening of last week. The usual
crowd was in attendance, and a very nice
time was had by all.
Middletown transcript., 1908-03-07
our SCHOOLS


While this paper has always been
warm friend to the school Of our town it
intends to take deeper interest in
them during the ensuing year. We believe
it Is the duty of every citizen to take a
live interest in our schools. During the
years that are past scores of diplomas
have been handed out as class after class
Of our young people have stepped ont Of
school life into life's school. Would
that we could, in this issue Of our paper
place before its readers the familiar face
of each and every one, but such is among
the impossibilities. Our school home !
What words fall upon the ear with SO
much music in their cadence as those
which recall the scenes Of school days
now numbered with the memories Of the
past? Intervening years have not dim
med the vivid colorings with which mem
ory has adorned those joyous days.
While all graduate in much the same
manner how different has the wheel OF
fortune turned. Some with plaintive tom
CUES have had to walk in lowly wales OF
life's weary way, others in loftier hymns,
have sung of nothing but joy, as they
have trodden the mountain top, hut no
matter how near the summit or base OF
the mountain OF fame you meet with a
graduate from our schools, you meet with
one who is credit to society. As the
twig is bent 30 is the tree inclined" and
habits were formed under the moulding
power of moral atmosphere which
seemed to permeate the schools Of our
little town which stays by one through
life Our school life is indeed the golden
link that binds youth to age, and he is
still but child, however time may have
furrowed his cheek or silsered his brow
who can yet recall, with softened heart,
the happy school days passed in this town
Among the many able principals OF our
schools, none have advanced it more rap.
idly, or are entitled to more credit for its
present high standard than the present
incumbent. For the past years she has
been at the head of the schools and they
have been of the most successful and
brightest in the history of school life in
this town. Miss Howell is by nature and
education an instructor She puts her
whole heart aud life into her school work.
She has happy faculty OF conveying
knowledge to others, possessed by but
few, and since she went to the pilot the
schools of our town have sailed in smooth
waters and gradually advanced from good
to better, until they stand to-day the pride
Of the town and credit to the state. A
more practical thorough school instructor
would behard to find, and those who have
the honor Of receiving a diploma from her
hands can be assured they merited it,
and have received an education that is
solid and substantial and that will polish
and brighten their entire lives. Thorough
ness ia the motto Of our schools under the
management of Miss Howell and her
able assistants.
Middletown transcript., 1908-03-07
"THE TIME, THE PLACE AND THE GIRL

A musical comedy which rushes along
on its laughing, swinging, dashing way,
with vim and rapidity, bewilderlng,
delightful larray Of pretty girls, catchy
music, whirlsind dancers, and laughable
dialogue and incident, comes to walnut
Street Theatre, Philadelphia. on Monday,
March 9th, for two weeks, engagement.
''The Time, The Place and Tie Girl, 2
il the title Of this charming conglomera-
tion and despite the above features, it has
a plot, logical and OF absorbing interest,
whose thread ID never lost sight of, no
matter how interrupted BY musical inter-
polations.
Arthur DEACON, big magnetic comed-
ian, who can sing and dance and who is
an actor as well, plays the principal role,
Happy Johnny Hicks, a rough, good
natured aud ION the levelo gambler.
Georgia Drew Hendum, niece Of John
Drew, and therefore intimately associated
with Philadelphia tbeatricals through her
family ties for generations, plays Molly
Kelly, Red Cross nurse, with whom
Hicks is in love Harriet Burt. statue
esque beauty, plays the prima donna
part; Violet McM Miilen, doll-like little
soubFette. plays rThe GirR' Of the title,
and other principals include George Eb
ner, Kenneth DeLacy and others.
Middletown transcript., 1908-03-07
ROLLS OF HONOR

The following pupils Of Middletown
Public Schools have obtained so per cent.
or better for the month Of February:
HIGH SCHOOL. No Report--0wing to
illness Of Principal.
DEPARTMENT No. 2. A Class-Rupert
Burstan, Irving Brockson, John Hoffecker.
B Glass -Msude Taylor, Helen Mcdowell,
Viola Weber, Frank Richards.
DEPARTMENT No. 3. A CIass-Hannah
Kirk, Elizabeth Gibbs. B Class-Alice
Boulden.
DEPARTMENT No. 4. A Class-Sarah
Hates. Lille Scott, Mildred Redgrave.
B Class-Lelia Pearce, Martha Jones,
John KumpeI, Clarence Weber.
DEPARTMENT No. 5. A Class-0 0del
Gallagher, Alma Whitlock, Olive Lock
wood, Mildred Vaughan, Harry Maui,
Frank Walker, Elmer Vinyard, Foster
johnson, Cortlandt Pinder, Frank Nc.
Whorter. B Glass Katharine Alexan.
der, Mabel Pipder, George Swain, Lelis
Pratt, Mildred Hall, Albert Schnman.
Brown Cottage School
The following pupils have attained the
average Of 90 per cent. for the month d
February: Nina Castelow, Bertha Man,
love. Lena Manloye, Jessie Kohl, Avery
Donovan, Irving Sparks, William Clark,
Joseph Murray.
Middletown transcript., 1908-03-07
Written for The TRANscRrprl.
WHY DO WE woRRYl
BY 3. 8. c.

BY 9. 8. c.
Why do We worry about the nest ?
We only stay for a day,
For month, or year, at the Lords be.
hest,
In this habit Of clay.
Why do we worry about the road,
With its hill or deep raYine?
In dismal path or a heavy load,
We are helped by hands unseen.
Why do We worry about the years,
That our feet has not yet trod?
Who labors with courage and trust, nor
fears
His fellowship with God.
The best will come in the great s'to be, I"
1t is ours to serve and wait
And the wonderful future the soon shall
see
For death is but the gate.
Middletown transcript., 1908-03-07
WARWICK

Mrs. William 7. Vinyard has been;
i'll during the past week.
Mrs. Louisa Crawford, who has been
i'll, is now convalesciug &
Washington Camp, No. s. P. o. s. Of
A., meets every Tuesday evening.
Mr.. aud Mr.. Joseph Bouchelle visited
Mrs. Lambert Manloye on Wednesday.
Mrs. D. S. Cannon and Miss Anna
Davies, of Philadelphia, are visiting Mrs.
Mary A. Lof1and.
Senior Endeayor prayer meeting ct the
NJ. P. Church tomorrow evening. Topic:
.sThe wise use Of Time.n Eph. 5:l5-2l.
Invitations are out Announcing party
to be given at the home of Mr.. William
Price, in Middle Neck, on Friday even
ing.
The young men OF the M. p. Church
will hold a Box Social in the school build
ing. for the benefit of the Church on the
18th inst.
The Senior Endeavor Society held their
monthly business and social meeting at
the home of Mrs. William T. yinyard last
Friday evening.
The case of Ratledge VS.. Holden and
Merritt was tried at the Cecil County
Court at Eikton on Monday. The
case was decided in favor of Holden and
Merritt.
The Fourth Quarterly Conference of
this Circuit commenced in Sassafras M.
P. Church February 22d. Mr. Louis P.
King was elected delegate and Mr.. Frank
Sylvester alternate, to the Annual Confer
ence which convenes in Snow Hill. April
the first. By unanimous vete of the
body the delegate was instructed to ask
for the return Of the pastor now in charge.
The pastor reported 46 conversions, AZ
accessions and 24O PASTORAL visits for the
year.
Middletown transcript., 1908-03-07

ODE s "a


Miss Helen Watkins spent last week
with relatives in East Orange, N. ].
Mrs, Frank Kronemier, Of Wilmington,
spent Sunday with relatives near town.
h. B. Massey, Of Wilmington, is visit
ing his parents, Harry Massey and wife.
Mrs: Ida Heller has returned frnm a
few days visit with relatives in Winning
ton.
James Fl. s. Gam aud wife. of St.
Georges, visited Mrs. Caroline Hahn on
Sunday.
Miss Anna Heller, Of Wilmington, is
spending sometime with her mother, Mrs.
A. Heller.
Misses Frances E. Husband and Minnie
Armstrong we're guests of friends in Will
mington on Saturday,
Charles Armstrong, vile and two chill
dren, Of Landenburg, Pa, are visiting her
father, Elwood Dulin.
Devaul Rhoads. of Wilmington, }, was
the guest of his parents, George W.
Rhoads and wife, Sunday.
Mrs. Wilson Marsteller, of Philadel pllia,
spent several days of last week at the
home Of John Heldmyer and family.
Mrs. Emma Cats and two children, OF
near town. spent Wednesday Of this week
with her sister, Mrs. j. NJ. Armstrong.
Miss Edna Ewen has returned home,
after an extended visit with relatives in
Washington, D. c., and Baltimore, Md.
Mrs. Earl Baum, Of Delaware City, was
the guest of her brother. Joseph N. ARM
strong and wife, on Sunday and Monday.
Mrs. Harry Lightcap has returned
home from Concord, Nd, where she was
called on Sunday on account of the serious
illness of her mother.
Mrs. Grace SaImons and Mrs. Clara
Hall, of Pennington, spent Saturday and
Sunday at the parsonage, the guests OF
Rev. and Mrs. D. ]. Givan.
Stanley S. Stevens and wife, Of Della
ware City, and l. Moody Stevens, of
Chester, Pa. spent Sunday with their
mother, Mrs. Alfred Stevens.
Mrs. Charles Mcgee and daughter Helen
have returned to their home in Philadel.
phia, after an extended visit with her
mother. Mrs. William Heller.
On tomorrow, Sunday, Mr.. William
Rice, Of Holestein, Ontario, will preach
in Drawers Presbyterian Church both
morning and evening. Everyone is most
cordially invited to attend.
While attending to her home duties on
Saturday morning last, Mrs. ]. Harry
Massey was stricken with paralysis, her
right side and throat being afflicted, she
not having spoken word since that time.
Revival meetings are still in progress
at St. PauIs NJ. E. Church, and much
interest is being manifest, there having
been about so conversions. Oa last Sum
day evening Mrs. Clara Hall Gang beau
tiful solo to large and appreciatiye
audience.
Middletown transcript., 1908-03-07
TIE Town ELEcrIoN

Although there was not contest at the
municipal election on Monday last, 12S
votes we're cast which demonstrates the
fact that our people are taking more in
terest in the management Of our town.
Then it must be remembered that all
Of the taxes had been collected --conse-
quently everybody bad right to cast a
vote. The manner in which J. A. Cleayer
has collected the taxes has been 4
source Of much gratiHcation, and places
the Affairs Of the town in excellent shape.
The result Of the balloting was as follows:
For Commissioners, Geo. ". Peverley.
ll9; Joseph Hanson. l24, with no opposi.
lion. For Treasurer, Edward Reynolds,
i27 votes, no opposition. For Assessor.
3. s. Holten winning By 5 votes. For
Alderman, A. q. Cox, I24 votes, no op-
position.