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Middletown transcript., 1909-02-13
oJR WONDERFUL BODIES

The mechanism of the human body is
the most complicated and perfect in ex-
istence. There is no movement known
to engineers which does not exist in our
bodies. The muscles alone number 800,
and the aiImentary canal measures about
80 feet.
The heart is six inches in length and
four inches in diameter, and beats 20
times minute, 4, 200 times an hour, l00,-
800 times a day. At each best of the
heart two and half ounces OF blood are
thrown out of it, l75 ounces a minute,
6563 pounds an hour.
All the blood in the body passes through
the heart in three minutes. This little
organ, by its ceaseless industry, pumps
each day what is equal to lifting l22 tong
one foot high, or one ton l22 feet high.
Each square inch of our skin contains
$500 prespiratory pores, each OF which
may be likehed to little drainpipe one.
fourth of an inch long, making an aggre.
gate length in the entire surface Of the
body of 201, ,l66 feet.
Middletown transcript., 1909-02-13
RICE GROWING IN TEXAS

The Japanese are the most thrifty rice
growers in Texas. There are several col
onies OF these planters in the gulf coast
region of the State. One of the largest
is at Webster. Another colony is at
Deepwater, about six miles from Webs
ter. These Japanese give much more
attention to the crop than the average
American planter and as a result they
obtain twice the yield. Many of the
Japanese rice planters in the gulf coast
region obtained from twenty to twenty
five barrels of rice an acre this season.
The quality is better than the ordinary
run of rice and top prices are obtained
for the product.
Middletown transcript., 1909-02-13
TO HAVE GREAT FAIR THIS FALL

Alter careful consideration the mana.
gers of the New Castle County Agricul-
tural Fair Association have decided upon
August 3lst and September Ist, ID ana
Sd as the dates for the annual fair this
year. Already numerous plans have as.
sumed definite shape and many interest.
ing features will be announced in the pre-.
liminary premium list, which will be
ready for distribution the latter part of
this month.
The premiums in the sheep and swine
department will be more than doubled.
I. Coleman dupont has generously given
$l0O to be used in the special premium
department.
The list of special premiums will be
more attractive than ever in all depart.
ments, and the early announcements will
tend to give exhibitors ample time to
prepare and plan for the competition later
on. In May full catalogue will be issued
and details for each department will be
announced. The executive committee
announces with some pleasure the ap-
pointment of ]. W. KilIen as the repre-
sentative Of the Fair Association in Kent
county. Mr.. Killen will be we'll supplied
with literature and will give any informa-
tion desired concerning the fairS exhibits,
transportation, &C., to the people of this
county. Special provision has been made
to cover freight on exhibits and MrI
KiIlen will explain the plan to anyone
interested in that part of the State.
The work of the Experimental Station
at Delaware College will be most attrac-
tive feature and will be in itself we'll worth
a visit. The showing of farm machinery
will be much larger than ever before.
for spaces were made at the
close of the 1908 fair.
Announcement of the race programme
and purses W i'll be made as early as pos
sible. The Race Secretary, Howard Wal
lace, will give any information regarding
the races that may be asked for. Any in
as to the fair in general should be
addressed to the Office of the secretary at
No. East Fifth street, Wilmington.
Middletown transcript., 1909-02-13
BLOW AT THE REVISION BOARDS
Levy Court Asks the General ASSEM-
bly, to do Away With Them

Dly " w away Win AHSM
The Levy Court is evidently of the
opinion that the Boards of Revision and
Assessment of New Castle county, which
created under an act passed two years ago,
have not accomplished much, as the fol-
lowing resolution was adopted at the meet
ing of the court Tuesday morning:
Whereas, It appears the work of the
Board of Revision and Assessment for
New Castle county, as created by chapter
81, volume "a, Laws Of Delaware, having
been tried and bringing no good results.
Therefore, be it.
Resolved, That this Levy Court strong
ly urges the repeal of said act, and ina
structs its attorney to drift bill for its
immediate repeal by the present General
Assembly.
The following bill, which has been con-
sidered by the Levy Court, was read this
morning and laid on the table for week:
Be it.enacted by the Senate and House
OF Representatives of the State of Della
ware in General Assembly met:
Section l. At the General election to
be held in November, 1912, the terms of
the Office of.the Levy Court Commission
ers of the members elected in districts
numbers one, three, five and seven in
New Castle county shall be for two years,
and commencing at the election in No
vember 1914, and hereafter shall be for
four years.
Section 2. Any persons elected in the
aboye.named districts at the election to
be held in November. 1912, shall be elig5
ible for reelection to be held in Novem-
Der, 1914.
The purpose Of this bill is said to do
away with having an entire new body
Middletown transcript., 1909-02-13
NEW YORK FASHIONS

The Directoire modes with slight modi.
fications will, it is predicted, remain in
vogue right through the season and many
of the loveiest ofthese early spring frocks
are made with the high waist line.
Sleeves are long and fit the arms closely
and come down we'll over the hands in
point effect. Lingerie frocks have sleeves
tucked from shoulder to wrist or shirred
mousquetaire style. A few models are
made with fancy sleeve caps, but these
are OF the fitted variety.
In some of the new tailor frocks the
sleeves are set into the shoulder absolute
ly without fulness.
Skirts are clinging and rather scanty as
yet, but there is promise of greater full
ness as the season advances.
Tailor Gowns for Spring
Most of the new spring suits are made
of plain materials though a few striped
fabrics are seen. Serge is used a good
deal, so also is mohair which comes with
a new silky finish that is very attractive
indeed. Panama and cheViot are also
employed and of course broadcloth. For
dressy frocks voile is used, while CASH
mere is a prime favorite with the fashion
able dressmakers. The coats of the new
tailor suits are cut with the hipless ef-
feet and the long straight lines that have
been the mode all through the winter.
They range from thirty.six to forty-fve
inches long and are in cutaway style fast.
ening on the chest with two or three
bottoms and sometimes with only one.
Fashionable Fabrics
Some of the very prettiest of the new
materials are made with deep borders of
graduated stripes. Many charming cot
ton fabrics are finished in this way,
while the new voiles are given a very
Middletown transcript., 1909-02-13
MAN THE UMBRELLA LOSER.

''If the umbrella is for gentleman l
su ggest that it be cheap" the clerk said.
''For lady, the costlier the umbrella the
better.
"Ladies, you know, never lose UNI
brellas, never leave them in cars or shops,
never carelessly allow them to be swiped.
Why, there are gold and silver handled
umbrellas, the property of ladies, that
have been coming back to US for repairs
for forty years.
'tBut men-dear mel Men are liable to
lose an umbrella the first day they take it
out.
"For man, you say, sir? Then recon.
mend this strong and servicable article at
seyenty-four cents, reduced from ninety
eight"
Middletown transcript., 1909-02-13
Sea Water as a Curative

Sea water as curative for certain kinds
of disorders OF the skin is one of the late
methods Of treatment that come to this
country from France. 1t is hoped that it
may supplant the use ofarsenic as rem
edy for such disorders. The water is taxi
en- at distance Of 40or 80 miles at sea
and is from depth Of 30or 40 feet below
the surface. These precautions are taken
to insure supply free from possible con-
tamination and the water is further sub
iected-tO a process Of sterilization. It is
injected into the tissues Of the. patient.
Middletown transcript., 1909-02-13
a six.Poot Aetrsua

Miss Irene Smith, who plays La Bebe
Bax inlhe new Drury Lane drama, stands
FIX feet one and one-balf inches in her
stoekings. Il seems somewhat incon-
gfnous that she should wear high heeIs,
her bair brushed high over pad and 3
high hat, in order % give greater i'm
pressioa of height Ehak ID However.
Shas she does, 50 % % realize the de-
scfiption of being * feet four inches in
.hsialss ID accordance with ne design o.
Ahe authora.
Middletown transcript., 1909-02-13

coming in every four years. Those fa-
miliar with the work of the court say it
makes it very inconvenient for all new
members coming at one time, as they
know nothing about the work.
tits also claimed by those who favor
the bill that in the event Of its enactment,
when it is putin operation there will be no
more election of both State Senators and
Levy Courtmen from the same district at
the same election.
Middletown transcript., 1909-02-13
Chins,s Peanut crOp

Peanuts form one Of the largest crops
over large part of the northern proyi-
noes ofChina, and rather heavily into both
the China coast and foreign trade. They
60 chiefly to Russian Pacific ports. Siam.
Japan and Great Britain. OF the peanut
oii the United States buys $500, 600 worth
year.
Middletown transcript., 1909-02-13

Send your items and personal notices
into the paper, that is the way TO help
make Undressing. Justsign your name.
We wong publish il, and then The article
will be sure oi getting In.
Middletown transcript., 1909-02-13

The President, as was expected, has ye-
toed the Census Bill appointing three
thousand clerks without civil service eX-
animation. His most remarkable words
in the message vetoing the bill we're: do
not believe in the doctrine that to the
victor belongs the spoils; but think even
less of the doctrine that the spoils shall
be divided without fight by the profes-
sional politicians on both sides; and this
would be the result Of permitting the bill
in its present shape to become law. The
message was received with the accompani-
ment of laughter which has been the re-
cent fashion Of receiving messages from
the President by the House and Senate.
1t is believed, however, that Congress will
not be able to muster the necessary two.
thirds. vote to override the veto. It is
thought probable that the bill will remain
on the table, awaiting the action of the
special Congress, which, although it will
be called specifically for the purpose Of
considering tariff bill, will nevertheless
have plenary authority to enact other leg.
islation. Even if Congress were able to
pass the bill over the Presidents veto by
a two-thirds vote, it is doubtful if some
members and some senators would dare
to vote in favor OF such measure.
Middletown transcript., 1909-02-13

elaborate and dressy appearance by a
wide border of satin stripes. Foulards
are to be worn again and come in lovely
conventional patterns on a satin surface,
Pongee and tussah elk will also be pop
ular. This spring is to witness the reVi-
val OF an old favorite sateen that has been
out OF fashion for years. Linens of all
kinds both white and colored and their
various limitations are to have a wide
popularity,
The Notable Opening
The largest retail establishment here,
occupying two full blocks, is making q
notable display of American Printing
Company fabrics. These are reyeia-
ton to most women in their attractive
reproduction (imitation0 of the smartest
patterns and coIorings of Pongee and
Foulard Suitings.
Well known fashion designers are re-
sponsible for the "Up-to-the-minute''
frocks displayed in the many windows,
and it is safe to say that few women who
see them neglect to buy.one or two dress
patterns of these practical and pretty
wash fabrics.
Spring Millinery
Big hats of chip or Leghorn are to worn
great deal, These are lavishly trimmed
with flowers and occasionally with
, ostrich plumes or paradise aigrettes. Large
turoans are to be fashionable aud many
trim little mats in teque shape, The new
toqnes Of Dlreetoire type made entirely of
small roses or rosebuds and trimmed with
small plumes or aigrettes are one OF the
very latest novelties Big clip hats in
picture shape are most ailistically trim
med with flowers. Au unusual but very
lovely hat shown at a fashionable milIi-
ners is Of pale blue chip, trimmed with
yiolets massed across the front aud loops
Of violet ribbon, while on the side are Two
very pale pink crush roses.
Roses of all sizes are special fayorites,
placed singly around tile crowns Of large
hats, or twoin mammoth size and haF-
monious tints sometimes compose ihe
entire trimming Of a small mushroom
shapes Lilacs are another favorite Rafni.
ture, aud combined with large pink
rosee, The effect is charming
LUCY GARTRR.
Middletown transcript., 1909-02-13
DELAWARE" NOW AFLoAr
Great Battleship GIides Off Shore, To
Bosom of Ocean

The great battleship Delaware was sue
cessfully launched from the yards of hel
builders, the Newport News Shipbuild
ing and Dry Dock Company, Saturday
morning. The launching was witnessed
by 8,000 pe~ ons.
The Ian { ing occurred at 1902 o'clock.
Among those present we're Assistant Sec
retary of the Navy Satterlee, Governor
Pennewill, and his staff; Lieutenant-G Gov.
erner Mendinhall, delegation from the
Delaware Legislature and Rear Admiral
Taussig and other naval officers. There
also were present many prominent people
from Delaware, including the Represen-
tative in Congress. The battleship was
christened with champagne by Miss Anna
Pennewill Cahall, of Bridgeville, DEL, a
niece of the Governor, who had as her
aides Miss Florence Hazel of Dover, and
Miss Ellen Coleman DUPONT of Whining.
ton.
The Ship Christened
Ready to christen the ship, Miss Cahall
stood trembling with excitement on the
launching stand, the christening bottle
poised for the first move of the ship.
Suddenly there was rending sound and
snap, the weakened beam gave way and
as the Delaware moved down the ways
Miss Cahall hurled the bottle of sparkling
wine at the prov and exclaimed in a
clear voice: 81 christen thee Delaware" "
Middletown transcript., 1909-02-13
WASHINGTON LETTER

WASHINGTON, D. G., February 9Th, 1909.
THE best known street Of Washington,
Pennsylvania Avenue is beginning to
assume an inaugural holiday appearance.
Seats and grandstands have been built IN
front the White House where the Presi-
dent, after his inauguration on the 4th OF
March, the diplomatic corps, and high
government officials will sit to observe
the grand parade. Thousand of others
will here occupy seats on both sides of the
Avenue at prices varying probably from
one to two dollars. As usual the mile
stretch of avenue from the Treasury De-
partment to the Capitol grounds on the
south side will be lined with seats or
bleechers very much after the manner of
those used in baseball, football or other
athletic spectacles. Windows all along
the avenue on both sides are rented at ex-
horbitant prices and from these thousands
will gaze at the military, political and
civic professions as they pass to and from
the Capitol on the 4th Of March.
As has been already observed President
Roosevelt will be seen in the carriage
only as it proceeds to the Capitol. He
will not return with bis successor to the
White House but will go direct to the
Union Station from the Capitol, and there
take train for his home at Oyster Bay.
This is all Innovation; but by no'means, as
the public well knows, unusual for Theo-
dore Roosevelt. His personal household
goods are already in process of shipment
to his New York home and after Presi-
dent-elect Taft shall have taken the oath
of Office, President Roosevelt will become
private citizen. There is good sense
and propriety in his effacing himself and
turning his back on the White House and
the Capitol, and leaving the glory and the
burden, without diversion of his Conspic-
uous presence, entirely to his successor.
X
Middletown transcript., 1909-02-13

Important differences have developed
among the members Of the Committee on
Ways and Means that are expected to in
volve a bitter fight oveR the tariff bill
when it comes up before the House at the
special session to be called for the tenth
-of March. The Republican standpatters
on the committee are in the minority, 1t
appears that Serene Payne, leader Of the
House, and John Dalzell, the leading
standpatter are not working harmonoiusly
on the new tariff bill. From latest infor-
nation regarding the Ways and Means
Committee, DaIzell, OF Pennsylvania,
Bonynge OF Colorado, Needham Of Cali
fornia, Fordney of Michigan and Calder
head Of Kansas are still as rigidly standpat
as ever, but those in favor of revision
downward and of a more liberal policy
are Payne OF New York, Mccall Of Massa-
chusetts, Hale of Maine, Boutelle OF Illi'
nois and Longworth of Ohio. The two
remaining members, Crumpacker of In
diana and Gaines OF West Virginia appear
to be doubtful element bat it is thought
a majority is in favor of real revision. 1t
is said that some of the differences be-
tween the two groups are irreconcilable
and that they will not be settled except
after long debate and bitter contest in
tue House.
Middletown transcript., 1909-02-13

Congress is, to all appearances, wasting
its time discussing nonessentials and hav-
ing furious debates as to whether an ap-
preparation of twelve thousand dollars
shall be made for automobiles for the
coming big president, involving question
as to whether the machine shall supercede
the horse or whether the horse shall
stand pat and defy the machine. These
questions seem frivolous in view OF the
fact that the appropriation bills have not
been passed and that conversation OF the
natural resources, the reorganization OF
the naval establishment, and other great
questions equally as important are await
ing the action of the legislative body.
But it must be remembered that Congress
is talking to the galIeries-the galleries
being their constituents in far off states
and Congressional districts. In Congress
sional committees work on appropriation
bills is going on and the appropriation
bills, complete or half complete, will be
rushed through on the last days OF the
session.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-09-18
CAMPBELL ANNUAL REPORT.

To The Statesman:
Please allow me space In your most
excellent paper to make annual re-
port of Campbell A. NJ. Z. church. as
1t will be made at the Conference.
Our membership has increased from
S5 to 1872. Conversions for the year
3. Increase OF membership n. Tol
lar money $l30.25. Easter Mission
Fund $4,000. Parent Home and For
eign Mission Fund $500. Woman's
Mite Mission Fund 800 Education
Day Fund sl1.00 Children's Day
Fund $500. Conference contingent
s3OG. Minute money $3.50. ior
Douglas hospital 3l.50. Bishops tray-
cling expenses s7.l5. Pastor support
s925.25. Presiding elders support.
$500. Current expenses OF the
charge, $4,000. Repairing OF ohu-ci
and new furniture In parsonage
sS99.00. Paid on floating debts
$635.00. On mortgage debt 100000.
aaised by the Sunday School. s33.l5.
Donations TO the pastor and wife in
the way OF a suit OF clothes each.
$500. Making grand total OF s3.-
040S0. Three thousand forty doll1rs
and eight cents. All OF which the
pastor feels under eternal obligation
to the faithful members and our many
friends for their unstinted support
this Conference year. Thanks to The
Statesman. and the Colorado States
man for announcing our church
notices. and other ways that they
have helped us. Thanks to the 25
friends that helped us with our dol.
lar money. One lady gave 3L.0C
a gentleman gave 5000 We would
call their names but for fear OF Of
Tense othem. Thanks TO the mem
bers OF other churches that have en-.
couraged us much with their pres.
ence and with their money.
am yours for the cause OF Christ.
W. C. WILLIAMS. Pastor.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-09-18
CALUMET CLUB. 214s CURTIS ST.,
CITY.

Headquarters for all business men.
We extend a welcome TO all railroad
men and gentlemen. and We are
proud TO say that It Is the only first.
class eolored club In Denver. and We
will thank you for your presence In
the future.
We are, yours truly.
FRANK BURNLEY and ED. HAMlL.
TON. Propretors.
CURTIS NJ. HARRIS. President.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-09-18

S. A. Bondurant, dealer in slightly
worn mems clothing. Dress suits for
rent. 1917 Broadway. Phone main
3433.
T. R. Heron of Fort Collins spent
Sunday in the city.
FOR RENT-Furnished rooms In
modern house. Phone Nam 1925.
637 22nd street.
DR.. and Mrs. McClain are now at
home at 29l0 Glenarm Place. fnone
Main 563G.
Henry Hinkle is spending few
days with his family. having come
down from Monte Vista Tuesday.
Mrs. X, S. Blassingame has return
ed to her home in Seattle after spend
ing several weeks here as the guest
Of Mrs. Ella Savage,
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-09-18
TO THE PUBLIC.

Any one wishing to place a child
or aged one In a nice. clean. respect.
able home. under n Christian matron,
Will please zee Mrs. Florence Cooper
or phone Mrs. l.. NJ Froman. who will
arrange for Mrs. Hardprove to get
them; also any clothing will be thank.
fully received and put to good use by
the ladies' In the Pueblo home.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-09-18
WANTED-A PLACE TO EAT AND
SLEEP.

A young man Of good habits wants
a home-like place to board and room.
Upstairs room preferred. Modern
house. Walking distance OF Union
depot. ddress this Office.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-09-18
Mrs. Crosswhite of lafayette

Mrs. Crosswhite of lafayette
ave an eight-course dinner to her
riends Sunday afternoon. DR.. ]. E.
Perry was the visiting guest of honor.
very nice time was enjoyed and in
Every way the event was so pleasant
hat its memories will hardly ever
fade away.
The choir members of Shorter A.
VI. E. church forced Mr. and Mrs. o.
)ishman TO recall their wedding ami
'ersary Tuesday night by giving
hem lively surprise party at their
lew home. Songs, jokes and funn
stories were among the prominent
actors in the fun making. They had
4 large attendance.
Prof. R. G. Holley and Mr.. V. n.
Wolfskill, the brilliant resort enter.
tainer have concluded their contract
with the Morrison hotel and are now
1usily engaged at the Lafayette hotel
IN Sherman street. They may re.
iiaii lhtIt an hluleG.
Mr.. Strickler of Omaha. Nebraska.
the guest of Miss Tibbs at 1919
Clarkson.
Miss Winifred Morton left the city
'ast Saturday to be at school in time
70 open its sessions the following
Tuesday morning. She was the guest
IF Mr.. William Price Miss Morton
was from Atchison, Kansas.
j. E. Thrower is suffering from
rheumatism, as also is Mrs. Kate
Nichols of Twenty-eighth street.
Lawyer Ross and DR.. w. A. Jones
we're refused parquet seats at the
Denver Auditorium Saturday after
noon, and Immediately filed sui,
against the managers for $500. The
Alliance will push the case. A COM
nittee from the Alliance waited upon
Mayor Speer and declares that the
taxpayers property was only rented
70 the managers, and that he did not
authorize or even know of any dis
elimination. 1t came from the two
managers.
LADY'S TICKET TO KANSAS
CITY.
FOR SALE-For Brown Skin, Me-
'ium. Apply at 2139 Curtis street.
Cheap.
Little Toussaint Dunn fell from a
'orse Saturday and broke his arm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Goodman have bought
them a home at 4464 Delaware street.
Mrs. Freeman Betters OF Salda has
arrived in the city and will be the
yuest of Mrs. A. A. Ealy.
Mrs. VIM. Barnett has returned to
'oulder from the east, and Is again
n charoe Of the Beta Theta Phi fra,
ternity house.
Mrs. Henry Marks has been very
Ill., but Is improving at this time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robinson, who went
to Cripnle Creek some months ago
have returned.