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The Washington times., 1908-05-31
IL Romantic LOBE Story OF the Western SIounS ard Lumber Camps

,dss Sylvia seated on the porch re-
placing shoes and stockings on her
small brothers feet and legs tC make
him more 7resentable and IN keeping
with the day
He was glad and excited AZ Allan's
appearance, and so was his sister.
g'hey sa remained on the porch IN the
sunlight for a time. and then little
Dummy wandered of % look for
Tlmonides Flack.
I thought perhaps you-or jerry
might be down today" said Sylvia,
and she rose to walk toward her bed
OF flowers.
Well. Jerry isn't coming" answer
Ell Allan as he followed where she
lei 7 think there IS trouble brew
ing at the camp
Trouble for Jerry2' she inquired
In genuine concern. ooh. I hope not
anything real! What sort OF tr7uble?"
Trouble with his partner. Mr..
The Washington times., 1908-05-31

little Dummy, called MIN there from
time to time. In his manner there
was never a hint Of his anguish OF
heart. nor did accusation greet the
questioning gaze that Sylvia so often
bent upon him.
His patience the Iargeness Of his
heart, the st sadfas. loyalty and truth
Of hts nature-these made him dearer
to her day by day. She understood
a little OF his deeper feeling. also, for
heart despair has a way of showing
through the brightest, merriest twinkle
OF the eyes, and Jerry had over much
20 bring him TO despair, these summer
days
Had Jerry spoken. even now while
Sylvia's bosom heaved at every mem
Org or Allan's confession, her sense
OF gratitude and affection would rave
warmed her heart so softly she would
have certainly have given him her
hand to keep forever. But he could
The Washington times., 1908-05-31

Craig" sad Allan, worried and glad
20 share hts burden OF knowledge
with another as fond Of Jerry as De
was himself. 1T IS very serious indeed.
7 fear that Craig viii get the better
of the battle in spite OF anything that
Jerry can do"
They haven't quarrsIed7" asked
Sylvia. "C7hy, they are friends and
partners"
'Yes-of a kind" agreed Kennedy.
But you see. your fathers will"
he checked himself abruptly.
My fathers will?" she repeated
"Yes-go on What about it2"
You know fl made Mr.. Craig trus-
tee over all that property" said Al
Ian. He saw what he could do. and
he's doing II now, and nothing-s0
far as can see-will be strong enough
10 stop him till he brushes Jerry out
and leaves him ruined"
Sylvia looked az him In doubt and
perpIexIty, the light Of worry swiftly
deepening I'm her eyes.
Perhaps I don't quite understand"
she said The Will. as you say, made
Mr.. Craig trustee and executor and 50
forth. but how could that affect Mr..
Kirk2"
"IlI explain it as I understand II, ="
said Allan, himself a champion for
Jerry. for reasons he hardly Compre-
hended. save that Jerry's hold upon his
affections was daily increasing.
II believe Mr.. Craig has been trying
for years TO get control of the com
pauy Jerry has been too strong for
him up 20 now, because he owned
more than half Of the assets IN the
business in his personal right, and
could swing more money. Now. then.
this viii comes aIons-au quite righ-
and proper and wise on the part OF
your father-but It gives Mr.. Craig a
tremendous advantage
What has he dOne?" she asked
breathlessly.
He has utterly ruined JerTy's
leases on water rights, heretofore
good. by taking water from springs
now as good as his own. on the
Weaver land.
He has cancelled contracts with
other men for logs. and viii cut the
trees on your property tnstead-as he
has a perfect right 10 do. and ought
70 90, as the trees are Of no account
to you until they are sold IN your be-
half
He has freed his own money and
can now employ not only that, but
also all that accrues 10 Dunny's
credit, and he has bought up Jerry's
mortgages to foreclose them II pos
sible, and is simply pushing him bodily
against tho wal!'
He's a monster-a hldeous mon-
ster!" said Sylvia, white with anger
and with fear for Jerry.
"A monster perhaps" agreed Ken
nedy, but not a rogue. He is doing
il all honestIy-so far as you and
Duany and all purely business transac-
tons are concerned. He IS shrewd,
far-seeing. and unrelenting- Re has
found he can DO it, and he means to
own the business completely.
Sylvia gazed at AIlLn's face In hor-
Tor
Jerry viii be-ruinedn' she said
Allan was clenching his fists.
He WILL" he agreed. And the
worst Of it IS. / don't believe there
IS any way in the world to prevent Il.
Oh, I could almost strangle Crais for
thisl A better. truer. finer man than
Middletown transcript., 1908-05-09
TEACHERS SALARIES INCREAsED

The recent legislature passed a law
increasing the salaries of public school
teachers in all the counties of Maryland.
The regulations for increasing these sal
aries are contained in the following
section OF the law:
"Section 1924, That all white teachers
holding frst.class teachers certificate
and having taught for period of three
years in any of the public schools of the
State of Maryland shall receive as a
salary not less than $3.50 per annum, and
provided further that if such teacher
holds a irst-class certificate and has
taught in the public schools of Maryland
for period of five years, he or she shall
receive as a salary not less than $40O per
annum and provided further that if a
teacher holds a first-class. certificate and
has taught in the public schools of Mary
land for a period of eight years he or she
shall receive as salary not less than
$3.50 per annum and provided that ii a
teacher holds a second. class certificate
and has taught in the public schools of
Maryland for period of eight years he
or she shall receive as a salary not less
than $3.50 per annum, and the county
commissioners of the several counties
shall levy a sufficient amount to meet the
increase of salary provided for in this
act"
Middletown transcript., 1908-05-09
THE CIGARETTE FIEND

Our readers will pardon US if we use a
little slang in expressing our views of the
victims of cigarettes. Say, you young kid,
you're nice snipe with that cigarette uu-
der your nose, amt you? You're the
kind of soft, pliable, fappy piece of a
boy, all weakness and moral imbecility
which the toughs take as apprentices and
educate in the deep, dark mysteries of
how to be bad. You are marked as lit
lie fool by every decent man who sees
you, and every time you indulge in the
foolish and hurtful habit you are lessen
ing your opportunity Of being respectable.
You want to be smart but you know it isn't
smart, nobody thinks it is smart Ii you
go into strange town your cigarette spots
you as little hoodlum and you will have
to do lot of good things before you can
convince any one that you are worth hav--
ing 1t impairs your health and ruins your
reputation and makes contemplate
monkey out of what might be respecta-
BILE boy. Your friends are ashamed of you.
If you are far enough along in your habit
you glory in your shame and stick to it
through pure cussedness. You ought to
be transformed, but your mother hasn't
given you up yet and wants you near her
as-you are. Nobody respects you, no.
body ought to. You are the blossoms
that yield the fruit of idIeness and shame
you are the sprout from which worthless
will grow in time. You ought to quit
it and you know that you ought. Why
don't yAu2
Middletown transcript., 1908-05-09
PENNsY's sHREwD FINANCING

The Pennsylvania Railroads latest
financing-the sale of $40, ,0O0,000 of its
consolidated mortgage bonds-is regarded
as one Of the shreWdest pieces of business
acumen that has ever been displayed in
this country.
The question has been asked who dis
covered that the Pennsylvania had $751;
000, 600 OF such bonds available for issue
at this late day.
'That is just where the keen foresight
of the management comes in," said a
well-known fnancier. "The tactics of
the shrewd general of army were pur-
sued. He held in reserve his strong
force; to be brought to the front at the
right moment. This is exactly what the
Pennsylvania management has done. 1t
did not issue these bonds at time when
car trust certificates, convertible bonds,
ETC., had ready market. They were
held in reserve for condition of affairs
such as has existed for months past. Had
these consolidated bonds been sold during
the period the company was issuing other
classes of securities, it is quite probable
that considerable difficulty would have
been met at this time in placing car
trusts and convertible bonds. It was
shrewd move, and once again reflects the
foresight of the Pennsylvania manage
ment."
Middletown transcript., 1908-05-09
A GREAT CHESTNUT

There is probably no man engaged in
the newspaper business in this state, who
is not acquainted with man whose ex-
cuse for discontinuing his subscription
is that he already "has more papers than
he can read" 1t is only an excuse offered
to ameliorate the presumed lacerated con-
dition of the editors feelings. 1t has
no such effect, for in the first place an
editor nevers worries over the loss of
subscriber except when he leaves the
country without paying up arrearages.
But why not be truthful and say to the
honest newspaper man just what you feel
in your heart. Go into his den, ask him
how much you owe, pay the delinquency
and tell him frankly that you don't want
his disreputable, blackguard sheet any
longer. Say to him in a sorroWful tone
of voice that you deeply regret his IN
ubility to publisha newspaper worthy Inc
name and advise him to sell his plant TO
some man with thimble full of brains
and seek some occupation which does not
rpouire much wear or tear of mind. Do this
and then YOU can 60 away with the COM
forting assurance that the editor respects
YOU for your candor and will cherish
no hard feelings because you choose to
borrow his paper instead of buying i.
Middletown transcript., 1908-05-09
BEDROOM DoN'Ts

Don't cover your head with bedclothes.
Covers should be light, but warm.
Don't sleep in too cold room. From
55 to 60 degrees F. is about the right tenn
perature.
Don't fill your bedroom with knick-
knacks and draperies. Have it as plain,
clean and dust free as possible.
Don't expose the pillows to the sun, as
it draws the oil out OF the feathers. The
bed and bedding should be given daily
sun bath, but the pillows should be placed
out OF the sunlight, but in direct current
of air.
Don't lie in the same position all night.
Turn from one side to the other.
Don't doze all evening, but if you are
tired give into it and go to bed.
Don't go to bed with a sensation of
hunger. Take any light, simple food you
wish and that agrees with You.
Don't go to bed with cold feet. See to
it that your feet are warm before you get
into bed.
Middletown transcript., 1908-05-09
HER FACE HER FORTUNE

MILTON, DEL, May 4th.-Landed in
this country poor and friendless i'm
migrant voted the most beautiful woman
in Sussex County within few days after
her arrival introduced into society and
married into station of wealth and
influence within period of few months
such is, in short, the remarkable and
unprecedented course of events in the
life Of Christina Nelson, a Danish i'm
migrant of 20 summers, who ON Wednes-
day morning at $50 o'clock, became the
bride of DR.. Robert Hopkins, of Milton.
The story of the brief courtship of only
two weeks and the chapters leading up to
the betrothaI smacks OF romance, and
Sussex County has not yet begun to re-
cover from the sensation. Added to the
features Of the story is the fact that until
a short time before the wedding the
bride had been in the home of former
State Treasurer Charles Fl. Atkins.
Speaking proverbially, ''her face was
her fortune" When Miss Nelson, only
a few months ago, bade a sad farewell
to Danish soil, an honest and beautiful
face was her only asset. 1t was With
fear and uncertainty that she set foot on
American shores, for in all this country
there was none to whom she could turn.
Her simple honesty soon won her a
good position in the Atkins home. Not
until two weeks ago, however, did DR..
Hopkins first look into her comely young
face, and from that time on Miss Nelson
was destined to figure in one of the most
striking romances ever known in this
section.
Few knew of the impending marriage
until Wednesday, when the ceremony
was performed by the Rev. Martin Domer
of the Episcopal Church. Mr.. Atkins
gave the bride away and The we'd Iing
Middletown transcript., 1908-05-09
The above design is by the Mccall Co.,
OF New York, Fashion Publishers and
and Manufacturers OF Mccall Patterns.

The above design is by the Mccall Co.,
of New York, Fashion Publishers and
and Manufacturers Of Mccall Patterns.
Fashions in Footwear
Never before has Fashion so demand
ing that her votaries should be daintily
shod in footwear that accords in tone
either with the dress or its trimmings
The increasing demand for shoes made of
the new Chrome tanned glazed kid which
comes in several shades, is due no donbt
to the fact that there is something in the
tanning of the kid that makes it not only
pliable and lustrous, but also impervious
to moisture, SO that if one is caught in a
hard doWn-pour, ones shoes are not
stretched out of shape, and, it is only
necessary to wipe off the CRIME with a
damp cloth and then rub them dry to re-
store all their color and finish.
Dainty Summer Parasols
Tucked parasols are very sniartaindeed,
and the ttcking is usually arranged as a
border. Many effects in Copenhagen
blue are seen and this shade is also very
fashionable combined with other colors
in parasols of tussah silk pongee or taffeta.
Some elaborate linen parasois have appi-
qued and embroidered medallions set Oil
over cut out portions of the body material
creating very pretty effect. These me-
dallions are often trimmed with narrow
ValencienDes lace which also edges the
parasol.
Suits Of Linen and Pique
Linen and pique suits in both plain and
fancy styles are to be worn great deal
this summer, the larger proportion Of
these costumes being in the fancy lace
trimmed, embroidered or soutache prin-
cess designs with coat of the same ma
terial. White of course is the favorite
shade, but more colored linens will be
worn than has been the case for years,
pale pink, blue and lavendar are the
leading tints.
Both white and coioled piques are
shown trimmed with designs in soutache
braiding of the same shade. There are
also some smart looking white suits
trimmed with thick cords covered with
colored pique arranged in the form of or
naments on the front OF the coat, on the
sleeves and occasionally on the panels Of
the skirts. The skirt bnttoned up the
front panel is nnquestionabIy the most
popular OF the newly introduced skirt
styles. This model is used for both
Woolen, silk and cotton gowns.
Lucy CARTER.
D. Ross & Son, 206 10 Market street
Wilmington, are the exclusive agents for
Mccall patterns and publications, and
carry in stock over 10000 dress patterns
of the latest Paris, London and New York
styles from which the ladies can supply
their wants immediately popular prices,
10 and 15 cents. Mail orders given
prompt attention.
Middletown transcript., 1908-05-09
THE MAY AMERICAN BOY

The fine picture of yacht bowling
along under a full spread of canvas on
the front cover OF the May american Boy
speaks eloquently of the seashore and
warm summer breezes. He will be a
curious boy whom the contents of this
number does not fully please. Jimmy
Jones, Pirate; Four Boys on the Mississ-
iDpi, and That Dillingham; Boy increase
in interest. Among the short stories are:
Hanginga Bear, showing how presence OF
mind brought boy safely out of a danger
ous situation; For Uncle Jerry's Sake.
fine Story of Memorial Day; Five Hundred
Thousand Dollars and Management
OF Railroad Saved by a Boy, is the story
OF boys pluck and determination to suc-
ceed; Major Billy, tells of the var.
ious pets of Uncle Sans sailor boys; At
the End of His Rope, story of boys
periIous adventure, and The Man Who
Never Made Mistakes. showing that often
''pride goeth before fall" OF the larger
articles: Hughie the Hittite being most
interesting talk with Hugh Jennings,
the great baseball manager, will delight
every reader. Timely articles are:
From Stenographer to the Presidents
Cabinet short sketch of Secretary
of the Treasury, and How Memorial
Day Came to Be. The Boy on His
Muscle and the Popular Science Depart
ment will also be found of special
interest, while Forty Stunts in Magic,
Hints on Trapping, Keeping Tab on the
World, A Paris Cemetery for Pets, Talks
with the Doctor, and the various depart.
nents are full of pleasing and instructive
information. In addition there SS iIlustra-
tions. S1.00a year. The sprague Pub
fishing Co, Detroit, Mich.
Middletown transcript., 1908-05-09
NORTH AMERICANS BASEBALL EDITION
A TREAT FOR FANS

Exceptional as were the special base
ball editions that marked the opening Of
the baseball seasons Of 1906 and 1907, the
swelve-page supplement in colors, which
will be feature of The North american
of Sunday, May 10th, will eclipse them
both.
Never before has there been such base.
bSlI activity as this year. In addition
to the organizations of last year the
American, National, Atlantic, Tristate and
Intercounty leagues, a host of new leagues
are in the field, including the Union,
Pennsylvania and New Jersey, North
Penn, Main Line, Lebanon, Susquehanna,
etc.
Followers of any of these clubs will
find their interests well cared for in the
big special edition. The batting and field
ing figures of the American, National and
Trstate for 1907 are given in full, re-
ference to settle future arguments.
The chase for the pennant, that trophy
which is the most sought of all rewards
for athletic effort, forms the subject of a
tirst.page story and striking illustration
in colors.
George M. Graham, The North Ameri
cans sporting editor, has an article on
the managers OF the Tristate teams.
School news, a speciality of The North
american, is taken care of with full page.
Colleges, especially those of Pennsylvania,
are correspondingly taken care Of.
The back page, in cOIOrs, is given up
to two striking groups, profile studies of
every member of the PhiIIies and Athletics,
something that every fan will want to keep.
Throughout Pennsylvania there are
hundred. of independent clubs, who draw
big crowds and have the backing of the
entire town. These are all cared for
in this supplement.
Altogether, the names of 10000 playej s
figure in this edition.
Thousands were unable to get copies Ct |
previous baseball editions. Order from |
your neWsdealer now.
Middletown transcript., 1908-05-09
TO HURT YOUR TOWN
Fight on the streets.
Oppose improvements.
MlstFust nnhlic man

Fight on the streets.
Oppose Improvements.
Mistrust public men.
Kun the town down to strangers.
Go to some other town to trade.
Refuse to advertise in your paper.
10 not invest cent; lay out your
money somewhere else.
Be particular to discredit the motives
OF public spirited men.
Lengthen your face when a stranger
speaks OF locating in your town.
II a man wants to buy your property
ask him two prices for it,
1t he wants anybody's else, interfere
ana discourage him.
Refuse to see the merit in any scheme
that does not exactly benefit you.
hun down your newspapers.
Run down your officers.
Run down everything and everybody
but Number One.
Talk in the barber shops and loating
places, of how bad times are, of how
everything and everybody is going
to the "demnitiunbow-wows."
If rich man gives you employment
snarl at him; if he has no work for YOU
snap at him;if he speaks to you grunt at
him; if he pays no attention to YOU bite
him.
If poor man works for you swear
at him: ifhe does not, be discourteous to
him; if he asks you for work, offer him
a nickle; if be refuses to work for YOU for
lower wages than he can afford, use your
influence to keep him from working for
any one else.
Say your town is the worst place in
all christendom; has meaner people,
oVerreachiDg business men, conniving
neighbors, in fact, see no good in it, and
speak no good of it, and you'll have a
change to grumbIe, growl and swear to
your hearts content, while better and
more consistent men will get the rewards
of the faithful and the pIums of life.
Middletown transcript., 1908-05-09
OUR NOISY CONVENTIONS

For many years national conventions
we're comparatively quiet and business.
like affairs. The delegates iourneyed
from their homes singly to the place OF
meeting, where they convened in an
ordinary hall No nominating speeches
were made, and there were no cheering
crowds. Baloting proceeded with as
much decorum as in parish meeting
Now cities clamor for the Concession"
of national convention and subscribe
100000 guarantee in order to obtain
the privilege Delegates go in special
trains, attended often by bands and
banner bearers, and each delegation
takes up a section of hotel for it's ex-
elusive accommodation.
The convention hall is vast auditor
ium, and spectators hold tickets to the
show at prices which are the envy of an
operate impresario. Into the huge struc-
ture 10000, Is, 900 and even 10000 people
swarm, completely surrounding and hang
ing over the few hundred delegates.
In the shouting and tumult there is
no opportunity for deliberation, while
debate is a physical impossibility except
to the few whom nature has endowed
with throats like organ pipes.
A national convention voice is rare
gift. Some of the best speakers in the
country are fiat failures in this extrava-
giant and roaring arena. OF speech
making there is no end, but argument
would be ilI-timed and misplaced. The
true and only aim of convention oratory
is to rip the blue empyrean aud split the
ears of the clacquing boomers.
Well may Mr.. Bryce have said in his
american Commonwealth :" "a Euro
pean is astonished to see 800 men pre-
pare to transact the two most difficult
pieces of business an assembly can un-
dertake, the solemn consideration OF their
principles and the selection of the person
they wish to place at the head of the
nation, in the sight and hearing OF II, 900
other men and women. ."-BOsi0n Globe.
Middletown transcript., 1908-05-09
NEW YORK FASHIONS

The dresses prepared for the Ginning
summer are among the loVeliest models
| evolved in fashions realm and the lingerie
gowns particularly are perfect dreams
of beauty. These costumes are laVishly
trimmed and most remarkable combina-
tions of laces are found upon them. On
one dress is often seen Valenciennes, tiIet,
imitation Irish, Venise and Princess lace
all united to form single design and
when embroidery is also included it is
easy to see how elaborate are some of the
effects.
Allover embroidery and founcing, as
we'll as insertion and band patterns, are
also used in the construction of lingerie
gowns and this affords welcome change
from the popular lace trimmed frock.
Foulard and Pom gee Dresses
FouIard is as popular as ever this
season and is seen in both satin and twill
effects and is used for both plain and ella
borate gowns. 1t is made up into simple
shirt waist dresses or handsome jumper
or guimpe frocks. Fancy buttons are used
a grest deal on these costumes and so are
bands of satin, fancy silk braids and
gimps and of course, laces and heavy lace
insertions.
Pongees in natural colors and all the
modish shades is made up into some
beautiful costumes. A charming jumper
dress of pale blue pongee in the rough
weave now so fashionable had coat to
match. The princess jumper had high
girdIe cut in one with the skirts, which
together with the shoulder straps was ella
borately braided in pale blue soutache.
The coat was in the semi-ftting Direc-
toire style and showed an elaborate pat
tern of braiding all around the edge aud
up the side seam.
Middletown transcript., 1908-05-09

was an auspicious one. The entire At
kins family was present, and the eere-
mony was held in the Atkins home.
Since her entry into this little town the
beauty of Mrs. Hopkins had caused her
to be the cynosure of all eyes. She was
freely talked about and it soon became
common talk that she was without doubt
the most beautiful girl in Sussex County.
After a wedding trip to Washington
and other points of interest, Mr.. and
Mrs. Hopkins viii make their home in
Milton. DR.. Hopkins is 80 years the
senior of his bride, who is 20.