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Middletown transcript., 1909-09-25
ODESSA

MI. Mailly Davis spent few days this
week in Philadelphia.
Mrs. John Heldmyer spent this week
with friends in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Malcom Council and daughter
spent this week with Mr.. D. W. Corbit.
Mrs. st. John and son Arthur spent a
few days this week with relatives 10 New
York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith, Of Philadelphia,
spent few days last week with Mrs. Ella
Smith.
Mr.. Frank Douling, of Philadelphia,
spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. I.
G. Webb.
Mr.. John Elser is spending sometime
with bis sister. Mrs. Joseph Heldmyers
near town.
Mrs. Hollis Baker has returned to her
home in Aberdeen, Nd, after spending
sometime here.
Mrs. ]. W. Watkins and sister, Miss
May JanEier, spent q few days this week
in Philadelphia.
Mr. Harry Rhoades, Of Washington,
D. c.. spent Tuesday with his uncle, Mr..
Joseph Rhoades.
Miss Blanche West has returned home,
alter spending lew days with her aunt
in Philadelphia.
Mrs. William Rhoades, of Camden, N.
T., Is spending sometime with Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Rhoades.
Miss Lillian Massey has returned home,
after undergoing an operation at the
Homeopathic Hospital, Wilmington.
Mr.. George E. Ward, of Philadelphia,
spent from Saturday until Monday with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Ward.
Mrs. Mary Money and daughter, Miss
Mary, Of Townsend, spent last week with
Mr.. and Mrs. William Naylor and family,
near town,
Middletown transcript., 1909-09-25
cEcILToN

Miss Blanche Brown is visiting relatives
in Wilmington.
Nj. Charles Robinson is New Jersey
visitor this week.
Mrs. Sadie Price, Of Philadelphia, Ii
the guest Of Mrs. r. W. Blackway.
Frederick E. Hoover spent Sunday anj
Monday in Wilmington and Philadelphia,
Harold PadIey has been visiting rel
atiyes and friends in Philadelphia and
Wilmington.
Mr.. Eugene savin, wife and son, 81
Townsend, have been visiting her father,
Mr.. ]. D. BeItz. H
DR.. Ostrom and wife, of Philadelpkia,
have been visiting his brother, MI. Eric
Ostrom and wife.
Miss Iona Benson, Of Earl1vilie, spent
Thursday snd Friday Of las eek Esth
Miss Blanche Padley.
Mr. P. L. Steele and wife, of Oh
City, spent Saturday and Sundl
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. 7. Watts.
Mrs. W. II. Freeman and con and Aisl
Edith Hoffman, Of Philadelphiss spent
Sunday with Mrs. H. W. Black.
Mrs. Thomas Pearcs and Mrs. George
Beaaton were che guests Of Mrs. William
Howard, near Chesapeake City, last
Friday.
Middletown transcript., 1909-09-25
sPOrrED FzyER IH sUssEx


John Burt Mitchell, a well known
farmer living near Redney's store. east OF
Laurel, is q sorsly afflicted man. About
three weeks ago one Of bis children
took what at first was supposed to be
typhoid fever. The child grew rapidly
worse and died. Five other children and
Mitchell's wife were stricken. They all
suffer with a peculiar twitching of the
head aud neck, and it Is now reported that
the malady is the spotted fever, and the
report has created CONSERVATION through
out the section.
The Mitchell family appear to be I'M
usually unfortunate. A few years ago
Mr.. Mitchell's brother, Washington, who
lives in Laurel, lost six children, ranging
in age from IL to %, within q very short
period Of time.
Middletown transcript., 1909-09-25
LEVY COURT WANTS BACK TAXES

The Levy Court is determined to get 10
as much ss possible this year Of the un.
collected county taxes. The report Of
the county auditors made public Wednes-
day shows that large amount Of taxes
still remain uncollected for the past few
years. Tuesday afternoon members Of
the court held conference with L. Scott
Townsend and Charles G. Kurtz. of the
county auditors, and Resident Judge
Daniel O. Hastings, to whom the report
of the audit was submitted. Il has been
decided by the Levy Court to call all the
collectors who have delinquent amount
before them and instruct them how to
proceed 70 make she collections. The
court is determined TO get as much Of the
back tax in as possible.
The contract for building bridge across
Red Clay Creek was awarded to J. s.
McIlvain and Company. at his bid Of
$500. aud also the contract for building
a bridge across While Clay Greek at .
cost Of 81 ,O9O.
Middletown transcript., 1909-09-25
70 KEEp wH1pP1He-posr BUSY

As tie result Of sentences imposed in
the Court Of General Sessions, there
will be long list Of candidates for the
lash at The Whipping-post this Saturday
morning. Harry Dolemah, charged with
the larceny Of pair Of trousers, was sem
fenced to ten lashes and to serve one year
In prison, John G. Drew pleaded guilty
to the larceny of watch and was sent.
enced to ten lasiss and five months in
prison. John Henry, colored, for larceny,
was given ten lashes and nine months in
the Workhouse. Charles E. Slaymaker
pleaded guilty to embezzlement and was
sentenced to serve two years in prison.
Luke Naylor pleaded guilty to she larceny
of pair of shoes and will receive ten
Iashes and serve one year in the work.
house. Edward ]. Sherer was given one
year for uttering worthless check.
Middletown transcript., 1909-09-25
PERSON. NAllTlEs.


Mn. Rachel Fine 4 visiting relatives
NEAR Wilmlarsons
Mr. III J. Darlington ppsnt Sunday
wish her son ID Newark.
Mrs Mary Z. Jenes y visiiing her
daughter, Mss. q. VI. Caswell, IN Brook,
lyn, N. Z.
Mrs. ]. G. Parker returned Wednesday
from Baltimore. Nd, where she spens
week with relatives.
Mp. WiIheImina Price and daughter.
Miss Dora, have returned home, after 3
visit with Philadelphia relatives.
Mrs. Ernest G. Windls and little daugh-
ter Sylvia, Of West Chester, Pa, are visit
ing her mother, Mrs. Louisa Moore.
Miss Louise Reynolds has returned 70
New York. after ) weeks visit with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Reynolds.
Mrs. Frederick Brady and little daugh-
tsrs have returned home, after visit With
her sister. Mrs. George Embree, in West
Chester, Pc.
Mrs. AdelIa Green, Mrs. Richard L.
Naudain, Miss Eugene Beasten and Mise
May Clayton left on Tuesday for weeks
visit at Niagara Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ossie GoIdeborOugh and
little son, Leroy, Of Wilmington, are visit
ing his father, Mr.. George GoIdsborouRh
and wife, in Middle Neck.
Mrs. A. G. Cox will spend part of next
week with relatives in Wilmington. She
will attend the state convention of the
w. G. 7. u, while there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph P. Comegys and
little daughter Dorothy, Of Philadelphia,
are visitors at the bone Of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Comegys.
Mr.. Harry D. johnson, Of Boston, Mass,
spent several days last week with his
sister, Mrs. Earle A. Goldsborough. on
Lake street
Miss Martha Voshell, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. William II. Voshell, and mem-
Der of the graduating class of 1910 OF the
Middletowh High School, is confined to
her bed at the home of her parents at the
Brick Mill, near town, suffering with
typhoid fever.
Middletown transcript., 1909-09-25
4 REMOEsrRAnoE TROn rOwssHSD


A petition has been filed with the
clerk Of the peace asking the judges Of the
Court Of General Sessions to not grant a
liquor license to Charles Armstrong, the
applicant for . license ct the hotel 10
Townsend. This hotel has been refused
. license on several occasions during the
past few years. The petition requesting
the license to not be granted is said to be
signed by los voters out Of 1853 in that
school district. While this is the only 70.
nonstrancs filed. Others are expected, q
the time for fling remOnstrance has been
extended until next Monday. The other
side viii have until Friday Of next week
to make answer.
Middletown transcript., 1909-09-25
TnMNs rMn


N. Harmon Rsynoldsand vile were ID
Wilalineson % Tuesday.
Mrs, Eta collil.a, pf snas rna, is Visiting
her sou, Sherman, aud family.
Mrs. George Crossan. Of Wilmington, i
visiting Felasivea in and near town.
Mr. Albert Redding. Of iCeciIson. spsut
Tuesday sith w. n. Watts and wife.
Ms. Charles Larrimors and swo daugh-
tsrs, of Ssaiord, are visiting her parents
here.
Mrs. James A. Lee and son and Miss
Ethel ys Lee spent Monday with friends
in Odessa.
Mrs. Kenneth Watts and daughter,
Elizabeth. are visiting relatives in Earle
vile. Md.
Mr.. Leroy Lockerman spent Friday
and Saturday of last week Eith relatives
in Wilmington.
Mrs. sailie Taylor, who has been spend
ing sometime with relatives in CentreyilIs
has returned home.
Master Irving Hart returned home on
Friday, after spending sometime with his
aunt in Wilmington.
Mrs. Sails, Wilson, of Atlantic City,
N. j., is the guest Of hsf daughter, Mrs.
Walter S. Money, near town.
Mrp. Garrett othOson, OF St. Georges.
and niece. of Philadslphia, spent Tuesday
and Wednesday with John Townsend
end family.
Miss Mayme Taylor returned to her
home in Earleville, Nd, Saturday, after
spending a week with her aunt, Mrs.
Samuel Watts.
W. A. Scott and wife attended the csle-
brstion of the unveiling of the Hudson
DeVriee Monument at Lewes Wednesday
and was the guest OF his brother, Thomas
Scott and family,
o. B. JONES' and Witfe wife Itssfs EFF ..ees##E ThnEs-
day for a visit to bis son, Joseph Jones
and family, at Newark, N. j., while away
they will attend the Hudson. Fulton Cele-
bration ia New York. V
The w. c. 7. U. was entertained at the
home of Mrs. F. G. MacSorley on Monday
afternoon. Mrs. MacSOrley was elected
delegate 20 the convention which is to be
held in Wilmington next week.
Mrs. George Daniels and daughter,
Elvs, Mrs. George Crossan, Mrs. Edward
Reynolds, Mrs. L. L. Msloney and daugh.
ter, Elizabeth, spent Wednesday at the
home Of John Collins. near Smyrna.
Middletown transcript., 1909-09-25
MRS. LAKE TO TALK


Mrs. Leonors N. Lake, Of Sc. Louis,
Mo-, third vice-prasident Of The Catholic
Total Abstinence Union Of America, who
was the great sensation in tbe local option
campaign In this State in 1907, will ed.
dress a series Of meetings to be held in
rural New Castle county, beginning Fri.
day night, October LIST. and continuing
0 ten days, under the auspices Of The
New Castle County Anti.Licence Com.
mittes. The dates already arranged for
Mrs. Lake are as follows; Friday night,
October 1st, Mt. Lebanon N. E. Church,
RockIsnd; Sunday morning, October Sd,
Newport N. E. Church; Sunday night,
October 81, New Castle Opera House;
Tuesday night, October 9th, Mulliean'a
Hall, Delaware Cify. Other dates to b
announced later will be arranged Al
Newark, Marshailton. MiddlssoWn and
other points in the county.
Middletown transcript., 1909-09-25
Az CHURCH
Last Sunday Observed - aIl3 Dagz
r~assA3 c.s.asf... e..assssaa Gksxs<o

Last Sunday Observed - Eail3 DAY..
Special Sandas sehoul 6erfiee
Suhdny IaaG, sepsenlbeF l9tl, saA ol1
SERVED as Rslly Day A. $50 A. NJ. j
class hsessil.g WAS hslds led by Mr. EuocL
IG. Allies. As 1880. the pastor. Rev.
Vaughan S. Collins. preached Oh ''Ths
Eign Oi tie Times. from ,Ils text Isaiall
2l1I.l2: tWalchniaD, what 81 tie uirili7'
"a seq.
At2P. W., the special Sunday School
service waa held. an audience chat filed
the room being present. Mr.. A. g. Cox,
the veteran Superintendent Emeritus.
presided, and Rev. Dr.. T. H. Moore.
pastor Of Forest Presbyterian Church, who
has just returned from . honeymoon in
Europe. being the principal speaker.
Rev. J. A. ArteFa, Mr.. Cox And the pastor
also made brief addresses. The music
wac stirring and we'll rendered: Miss Ber-
cha Jones. pianist and Mr.. s. E. Massey,
cornetist.
AT $50 P. NJ, an experience meeting,
led by Rev. ]. A. Arters, proved very in-
teresting and helpful. AT 7.30, the special
rally Of the Methodist Brotherhood was
held. Quite g. delegation from the
brotherhood OF St. Pauls Church, Odessa,
came over, and marched with that Of
Bethesda from the lecture room to the
main audience room where the services
were held. Addresses were by Rev. j.
A. Arlers, the Assistant Pastor of Bethesda,
and by former Lieutenant. Governor |. 7.
Parker. of Scott Chapter of the Brother
hood, Wilmington, and delegate to the
last session OF the General Conference.
Governor Parker il striking example Of
what the grace Of God can do for q man.
Born just across the Maryland line in q
part Of Worcester County that is now
part OF Wicomico County, at the age
of tWenty-one be started railroading. aud
has ever since, nearly forty years, given
his time and strength 20 this bFauCttI Of
the public service. At the age Of twenty
five, while at DeImar, having run down
on an extra freight, be attended = pro.
traeted service being held 10 the Metho-
dist Church by Rev. George w. Burke.
and was soundIy converted. From then
until now bis fidelity to duty has won for
him many positions Of trust in Church,
State and fraternal organizations of which
be is q member. His education is such
as q close observer with good natural
ability, secures from contact with good
men. His address on Sunday evening
was full Of practical suggestions, sound
sense, and gave evidence Of right concep-
tions of what religion, Church, and
Brotherhood means. His talk was an
inspiration to all.
The improvements ct Bethesda are
going fol ward. The pavement, which is
nearly completed, win add much to the
appearance of East Main Street. The
Pastor aud Committee are encouraged by
the interest manifested upon the part not
only of the members OF Bethesda, but
also By the members and friends Of other
communions.
Middletown transcript., 1909-09-25
WARWICK


Mrs. Samuel Wilson 10 visiting her par
snts on the Manor
Miss. Bertha Lynch has accepted posi-
tion in Wilmington, Del.
Miss Ethel Yinyard spent from Friday
until Monday at her home here.
Mrs. John L. Lattomus and son ar
visiting relatives in Chester, Pa.
Mrs. John P. Wilson spent Monday
with Mr.. aud Mrs. R. B. Merritt. ST..
Miss Bessie Gunkel has returned home
after visit with fFisnds in Baltimore.
Miss Stella VI. Bishop is the guest o
Mr.. and Mrs. George Boyles, near town
Rev. @. ". Cullum spent several day
Of this week with relatives in Washington
D. g.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Manloye spent Sun
day at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs ROber
snydsr.
Preaching services ct the NJ. P. Churcl
tO-morrs Sunday morning at 1913
oiciock.
We are sorry to report that Mrs. Wilson
Merritt is NJ with scarlet fever ct hel
kcpe here.
rs. II. n. Eaton has returned home
lai.sr visis with her daughter, Nm. Bay
ard JOrdOn.
MT. Maxsy Bland and family speut
Sunday at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
William Yipyard.
Aliss Hattie NJ. Yinyard, Of Houston
Del, spent several days Of last week with
relatives in Warwick.
Mfs o. P. Ginn was . brief visitor Al
che home Of her mcsher. Mrs. v. I. Vim.
yard, on Wednesday.
Middletown transcript., 1909-09-25
prorgcr yraErAsIEs rRor rRosr

Il Is the frost that transforms she
whole woFld. The peaches and grapes
and melons disappear, and the peaFa Get q
rich crimson with deeper gold oyerlafd.
You will havs no more green corn and
no more wax beams Only listen to q
trick or tw5 that will lenRthen your ssa-
son. Break down . few bean poles f1at 10
the ground and lay cornstalks or some
coaFse straw over them. They will 90 on
blossomiDg aud forming pods. Il you &iIl
but let Id the sunshine Uf bright daya.
II you have heen thouRhtinl enough to
pIane few hiiIs Of sweet corn about the
fFst of July. sou may also pFofracs, the
season Of table corn three or Hour weeks.
Bend over she stalks and stand On each
side any shsiieF that il convenient
However, this is d dsiiCacy shat onn noon
tires Of, while airing O. lima beans aFe
delicious aPery day II she ysal.
Middletown transcript., 1909-09-25
sHOrauH QUARAHrrNE

Scarlet fever has broken ous in the
negro settlement at the edge Of Rshoboth,
and 20 prevent Is being spread a ''shos-
gun quarantine has bssn enforced.
Four cases oIsshs IsssF appsassd 10 Is many
houses 10 ths negro colony. The houses
we're quarantinea immsdisiely and V an
extra preCantion u siop tlse spread 81 the
dlsease, white men arrived glaln shosgnna.
mounted guard ever tha settlement and
prevented anybody going into or leaving
the infected houses 80 ahoiA weFs aFad
during The qnaFansihe, which ia ain IS
fafea. Ole q lie cl1ts l recovered aH
the alhsrs ere nearly recovered
Middletown transcript., 1909-09-25
Ask iet h. B1onn's iHons Maasi

AuA AbF A1s ASAOMA aA4&+a4N AAAA4M
bread, 4c Ioaf.
Send your items and personal n0licas
into the paper, that Is the way 70 hslr
make il interesting. Just sign your name,
we wont publish Il, and then the article
will be cure Of getting 10.
Unclaimed Letters The following list
Of letters remain unclaimed 10 the post
Office forth week ending September 18th:
Gertrude Brice dead letter.; Mrs. Flor
ence Jefferson, Miss Amelia KratzmisT,
Mrs. VIM. L. Sparks, e. ]. Broaley, w.
G. Carel (dead letter.; Mr.. M. GOttlieb,
Mr.. JohsRay Jones, G. H. Walls dead
letter.; Mr.. Joe. H. Ward, Mr.. William
Wary.
Rev. William H. Hutchin passed his
SEVENTEEN milestone on Thursday. He
was given g postal shower BY his many
friends, and received between four and
five hundred postals. Rev. and Mrs.
John NJ. Artsrs. Rev. and Mrs. Vaughan
S. Collins, Mr.. and Mrs. A. 6. Cox and
Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Hukill we're en-
tertained at supper BY Rev. and Mrs.
Hutchin. A delightful evening was passed
and Rev. Mr.. Hutchin feeling :'sevsnty
years young" was much pleased with the
surprise.
The old saying that an ''idle brain Is the
DEVILS work shop and idle hands bis
tools" Oh, how true this sayingis. 1t is
to this shop that the tattler goes for ma
terial wherewith to blight some happy
home or attempt to ruin the character
and reputation of their iellowman, by
faIsifying his good name, and forever de-
stroying his bright prospects for the
future. You cannot realize how low
down and contemplate village tattler
is, until you, have seen some Of the re.
suits of their tattlers tales.
Our Fall Opening Of Millinery will take
place Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
September goth and October 1ak and I'd.
We want all the ladies of Middletown
and vicinity to attend this opening. The
largest and most complete assortment Of
fine millinery is to be found here. We
will display q number Of imported hats
which will be sold at half price during
the opening week. WeEill also display
fifty copies Of imported models, which
will be sold at one quarter the price of the
Imported models, yet you cannot tell the
difference. A. FoGEL.
Middletown transcript., 1909-09-25
OBITUARY
pEAfH OF JOHN 2. CLAYTON

John Polk Clayton, for forth eight
years an employe in the Custom House,
died Monday morning from acute indi-
gestion at his home, 2424 North Calvert
street, Baltimore, Nd. Mr.. Clayton was
born near Chesapeake City, Md, in 1840,
and when twenty-one years old moved TO
Baltimore. The following year he was
appointed a Government customs in
spector through the influence of Con-
gresham John J. Purcell, Of Maryland.
In 1873 he was promoted to assistant
cashier. which be held at the time Of his
death.
He is survived by q widow, who was
Miss Mary a. Johusou, two sons, James
W. and Guy Clayton, and one daughter,
Miss Ellen @. Clayton.
Middletown transcript., 1909-09-25
LEGISLATURE HOLDS REUNION
Royalty Entertained by State SeaatOr
L. A. DrexIer


L. A. DrexIer
After remarkable two days session,
though not regularly called, the Delaware
Legislature, accompanied by Governor s.
8. Pennewilli returned Friday night Of
last week, and the members scattered 10
their homes. The joint session, presided
over BY Senator Monaghan, Democrat,
WiImington) was held in the dining
room Of the Hotel Sussex, Bethany Beach,
after an elaborate z o'clock dinner. Tbs
Governor was present and ''The Resources
and Development Of Sussex County" was
the theme Of discussion. The speakers
during the evening. were Governor PEN
newill, DR.. J. w. Marsh, Horatio w.
Pharo, Robert J, Morrison, " Hfiam
RawIins. Francis NJ. Soper, Joseph N.
Reeves, John B. Hutton, Isaac R. Jack
son, Daniel Mifiin Wilson, John 6.
Townsend, AlvaDB. Conner. Arthur w.
Spruance, William d. Hazel, Colonel
Everett Hickman. The conference con.
cluded that matters Of good roads, better
bridges, a development Of State lands and
announcement of agriculture and Of saw
ings banks should be recommended to
the next session. Mr.. and Mrs. Louis A.
DrexIer rendered reception to the Gov
ernor and the AssembIymen aud visitors
at the DrexleF Cottage on the ocean at
Bethany Beach, and from 8 to II o'clock
this cottage was the scene Of a brilliant
social affair, second only to the cels-
brated Lea reception in Dover last winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Drexler were assisted in,Fe-
ceiviDg by Miss Moore, Mrs. James and
Mrs. Addy, friends or neighbors.
Middletown transcript., 1909-09-25
euT.. Blood, skia diseases, Caas.r srsats.s

Cures nlOod, Skin Diseases, Cancer Greatest
Biooa RuSiasr free
IL your blood il impure. thin, diseased
hot OF full Of humor. If yon have blood
poison. cancer. carbuncles, eating sores,
seFofula, eczema, itching, Fisings and
bunps. scabby, pimply skin, bone pains
eaffA rheumatism Of any blood 0f skin
Biaeass, take Botanic Blood Balm B. Z
H Soon az sores heal, aches and pains
stop and she blood il made pure and rich
nsiefs or b. expires 8 per iargs bot.
M sample free By writing Blood Balm
CO 1Ianaa, Ga. 3. B. B. j especial j
iof chronic, deepseeated cases. as
aller aIl eies ieils.
Middletown transcript., 1909-09-25
aovornor'S Mishap

While cruising along the ocean with
che Delaware legislature Goveraor Pen
newill stepped on protrndiDg nail
aboard the Helen Marie. The nail pen.
etrated the bail u the foot inficting pain.
fui injuries, necessitating slight opera
tTon BY Dr John james. Governor Pen.
newiIl rested Monday right at Senator
Connor's residence In FELTON,.
Middletown transcript., 1909-09-25
lie MiddIe!eWn Transcript
MANS clOse q FOilOws.

Going Nortb-7.25 - IA. 1905 Z. M. 4.O6 pm.
500 p. m. and Sip. M.
Going Southeast 90 h.m.. Ais p. M, and . pm
For odessa-7s.e 9. ~. $50 q. "a. II. 50 5. M,
t.hO p. N.
FOR warwick. CecIlton and Earlville $50 =.
~, and AS p. IN.
Middletown transcript., 1909-09-25

3aYi
A Bic Stock

a Big Stock
of new Clothes for Men and
Boys. New Fall Suits, Over
coats, Raincoats and Trous-
ers-every size, latest pat
terms and cuts, and they must
be worth The money. Special
values in Mems Suits, at S12
and SIS. Young Men lat $8,
$1oand sig. Boys Short and
Knicker Pants Suits, at 81,
s. and $6. We have all the
other prices, but these are
the popular ones. Every de-
partment is crowded with
new Fall goods, and we can
save you time, money and
trouble by coming here for
your-Fall and Winter outfit.
New Hats, new Shoes and
hew Furnishings for Young
Men ard Mrtr Who want The
latest and best. Dunlap aud
Stelson Hats, Whatsoever aud
Boyden Shoes, Manhattan
and Monarch Shirts.
nHuIIIMln nanaIir nmnnn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-06

law unqualified praise and Endorsement
1t Is compromise. as is all important
legislation. but a compromise which
the adjustment OF things. and awards
1t the blue ribbon.
This makes the situation clearer and
more sraspsble. We have. 1t Is true. no
more than prediction matched against
prediction. but that IL much. Both sides
are now definitely on record. ana must
abide by the result. II the new law,
as the insurgents assert. IL prejudiciai to
the country. the fact must soon be demon
stratsd. II. as Mr.. Cannon asserts. 1t Is
the best work of the kind in fifty years,
that fact will be demonstrated. The
country is now busy with the pudding,
and we shall soon know what sort OF
dish Congress at the extra session set
before the king.
The test OF the prophets Is at hand. II
the Payne law fails there can be no ques-
ton that the prestige Of the insurgents
will become considerable. The repubh-
cans who fought In Congress for diner
ent measure will then appear both as
men OF courage and men of wisdom, who
saw beyond the demands Of their con-
stituents and tried to serve the interests
Of the whole country. But II the law
meets the situation, and the country pros
pers under 1.-THE government getting the
revenue 1t needs, and business new i'm
petus-republicans of the Cannon-Aldrich
school will be heard with the greater at
tsntion as to future party policies. Fall
IRE is very disconcerting. while nothing
we are told, succeeds like success.