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Middletown transcript., 1910-11-19
RICH IN CORN CROP
6 6.424, 900 Bushels the Yield
nnrinn The Present Year

Il f
The crop report for November LIST, from
the Crop Reporting Board of the Bureau
Of Statistics of the United States Depart.
ment Of Agriculture, gives the following
statistics for the State of Delaware
For Delaware corn, the production is
6, 424 600 bushels in 1910, compared with
6, 200, 600 bushels in 1909. The yield per
acre in 1910 is estimated at 31.8 bushels,
compared with 81 bushels per acre in
1909, and 29.1 bushels per acre, the aver.
age of the estimates of the last ten years.
The percentage of the 1909 crop remain
ing on farms on November lst, 1910, is
% per cent (l74,0OO bushels), against
l.S per cent. Isl 900 bushels), of the 1908
crop remaining on farms November let,
1909. The estimated quality percentage
in 80 per cent, against 81 per cent. in
1909, and 80 per cent. the average per
cent. of quality during the last ten years.
Buckwheat estimates for the state give
production for 1910 of $4,000 bushels,
compared with 10000 bushels in 1909;
and a yield per acre in 1910 of 2l.5
bushels, against 1913 bushels per acre in
1909, and lS bushels per acre, the aver
age of the past ten years estimates. The
quality percentage is 80 per cent. in 1910,
being the same figure in 1863 and in the
past ten years. average.
Oats statistics give the state as the
average weight per measured bushel Of
this years crop of 20 pounds; the average
weight per measured bushel being at the
same figure in 1909 and in the estimated
average Of the past ten years.
The Delaware figures for the estimated
weight per measured bushel of the 1910
wheat crop is SO pounds, compared with
t57 pounds in 1909, and 80 pounds, tine
average of the estimates of the past ten
years.
This years crop OF potatoes in Della
ware is estimated at total production OF
1,030, 900 bushels, compared with the
1909 production of 1854 600 bushels. The
yield per acre in 1910 is 103 bushels COM
pared with a yield during the past ten
years. The percentage of quality for 1910
is SS per cent, against S5 per cent. OF the
last ten years, So per cent!
Delaware sweet potatoes have given an
average yield per acre, but an increase of
the average for the last ten years, which |
was 113 bushels per acre. The quality is |
higher than last year, 1910 giving 90 per |
per cent, against 81 per cent. last year.
Middletown transcript., 1910-11-19
MESsIcK,s BIG STORES
Fine Goods Variety and
Excellent Quality

THE TRANSCRIPT pursuant TO its plan oi
giving special notices to its advertisers,
has already referred to three Of our busi-
ness firms ia whose cases tor special rea.
sons the references were timely.
II now desires to speak of the towns
largest business firm-tbat of Mr.. j. B.
Messick, who has been engaged in mer-
chandizing in MiddletoWn Is years, and
is as widely as be is favorabIy known.
or this entire period be has for ten
years occupied the stores facing Cochran
Square where be now does business.
He has eight large rooms heavily stocked
with all the goods, wares and meFctan.
die usually found in general or depart
ment store, consisting of dry goods of
every description, housekeeping wares of
all sorts, gents furnishings. hats caps,
notions, shoes. ETC., to enumerate which
in detail would filI the paper.
In the place Of mems clothing, which
he no longer keeps. Mr.. Messick is intro.
ducing for the first time in our midst a
handsome selection of large floor rugs
with borders to match, If desired, some
single velvet patterns coming as high as
$24 80; he intends to extend his line in
these rugs, big and little, from time to
time (the demand now being for the floor
rug in lieu of the old time carpet) and
give his customers a large and choice
variety in patterns and prices from which
to choose.
He is also emphasizing fine shoes for
ladies, gentlemen and children. He
sells the following superior makes, "The
Douglas, +" ''The Walk Over" for men
and children, and the superb "Queen
Quality shoe for ladies.
Mr.. Messick is soon to receive his
Christmas goods of every description,
presents, toys and etc., and will have
them ready for exhibition and sale next
week. It will be very pleasing dis
play Of holiday and other wares, well
worth your visit to see and buy.
Mr.. Messick's large store has five large
plate glass windows filled with tastefnliy
displayed articles of many kinds; the en-
tire establishment in all its appointments
is handsome one, well ordered and at
tractive and his seven courteous employees
are always pleased to show the goods and
assiduous to crafty the wishes Of his
customers.
Mr.. Messick stands deserVedly very
high in this community and in al the
country round, ae an honorable business
man. Some years ago misfortunes "enow"
to press royal merchant down. befell
him and to get chance to recoup him
self, he was forced to permit bis affairs to
20 into liquidation. Everybody knows
how afterBards, refusing to shield him.
self as he lawfully might have done, be-
hind the statute, he voluntarily discharged
every penny Of his. obligations. The
TRASscRlPT. feels at'libetty fo. violate bis.
ipjunctionsinot to refer to this creditable
incident, because it believes that in this
age, whose besettipR sin alike in public
and in private life, is dishonesty, such an
illustration of commercial honor and per-
sonal uprightness cannot be too often
told, for the benefit Of society and more
especially for the benefit of the youth Of
our town and state.
Mr.. Messick has since acquired hand.
some competence from his large and in.
creasiDg business.
Middletown transcript., 1910-11-19
Wiley Saws IL a Fake

WASHINGTON, Nov..l7th.-Dr. Harvey
W. Wiley, chief chemist Of the Depart
ment Of Agriculture, yesterday blanketed
all enthusiasm over lower food prices by
announcing that it was merely trick OF
the special interests to get a better hold on
the market.
The interests which manipulated the
prices upwards, he said, have temporarily
released their hold on our throats for the
purpose OF getting fresher grip. The
so-called reduction inimeats issfctiiione.
II is merely deliberate manipulation
Of the market. The prices were fictitious
when they reached the top notch, because
they we're arbitrarily forced to that high
level by the interests. The reduction is
not reduction in fact, but mere market
manipulation, deliberately planned to
meet the selfish ends Of the interests. II
you do not believe it, 60 into the mar
kess and try to buy pound of beef.
You will discover that the reduction is
very unreal.
Ifthefe is reduction at this particular
time. il ia far from being permanent. The
interests which controlled thu MARKET 8
year ago aud torced. the pricsiof meats up
10 Al abnormal lsvel ars still in control.
Il Is impossible TO believe that they have
suddenly become philanstropic and
decided 90 give the people square deal.
Middletown transcript., 1910-11-19
State Hospital

The trustees of the State Hospital for
Insane held their monthly meeting at
the hospital Thursday, November Sd.
Superintendent Haneker made his month
ly report. 1t showed the following:
Patients admitted during the month Of
October, two males and three females;
died, one male and two two females; total
number of patients in hospital on No.
vember 1st, 243 males and 1914 females.
Middletown transcript., 1910-11-19
CEcILT0N

Miss Olive Millikan is spending this
week in town.
Mrs. A. E. Jones is visiting her son,
Rev. o. E; Jones.
Mrs. schyle, of Germantown, is the
guest of Mrs. s. W. Lusby.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. T., Watts epent Sun.
day with relatives in Townsend.
Mrs. Werner Gary. Of Kennedyvills,
visited her father, Mr.. James Smith.
John Freeman, of Philadelphia, spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. H. ". Black.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. g. Manlove visited
Mr.. and Mrsa William Manlovs on Sun.
day.
Miss Elizabeth Eogen, Of Baltimore,
was the guest Of Mrs. J. h. Smith, last
week.
Clifford v. Hoover is visiting friends
in Phiiadelphis. and Wilmineton tllis
week.
Mrs. R. N. Black and daughter Nisl
Margaret are spending part Of this week
in Baltimore.
Miss MOllie Mccoy and Mr.. Harvey
Mackey vera guests Of Mr.and Mra. W.
McMulIin, Of near Port Penn. on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mre. Wilbur Woolsyhan and
schildren, o. near MfddIetcwn, visited
Mr.. and Mrs John Woolsy han, on Tues.
day Of last week.
Johp B. Stephens and wife celebrated
their tventy-fish annfysFsary last Eatur.
day evening. Quite large number were
tpEeseus and an enjoyable eveniug was
nnanf
Middletown transcript., 1910-11-19
sHAKEsPEAREAN READING

All business was dispensed with at
the meeting If The New Century CIubton
Tuesday afternoon and Mr.. William 2.
Wright given the right Of way for the
aftern ron. tile entertainment being p
shaksspearean reading. Mr.. Wrighlh au
ardens student Of Shakespeare and his
readings are always great treat to- the
members of tie Club. He read the trial
scds ii The Merchant Of Venice, add
sne comments on The play, and briefly
discussed the Iegal principles involved
~ Portals decision in the famous case Of
Shyloek ~. Antonio.
Coffee and sat dwiehes we're served 70
those present.
The program for next week win be
Dickens Day, Miss Ethel Brady, ,Chair-
man.
Middletown transcript., 1910-11-19
Townsend Hotel 10 Reopen

Charles Armstrong, formerly proprietor
of the Smyrna House, who has been con
Quoting the Hotel Brayton at Rehoboth
and the Harrington Hotel, has rented the
Dickinson Hotel, at Townsend, and il
making arrangements to reopen the
hotel. Mr.. Armstrong few days age
obtained a sufficient number of signert
for license which he will present tc
the court in seeking license within 6
short time.
Middletown transcript., 1910-11-19
Prizes For Corn Show

New prizes are being shipped to Dover
almost every day for the Delaware State
Corn Growers Associations fourth annual
corn show, to be held December 9Th and
9Th. Cash prizes and premiums have al.
ready been offered to the amount of $500.
In addition to the regular classes of corn
samples to be exhibited, some of the
special features will be prizes offered for
the ten ears of any variety of corn shell.
ing the greatest quantity of grain, by
weight.
Middletown transcript., 1910-11-19
White to Make a Contest

Former Attorney General Robert G.
White Of Georgetown, The Democratic
candidate lor Representative IN Congress,
at ihe recent election. who was defeated
b Congressman William h. Head 81
Wilmington, has announced that be has
decided "a contest she election Of Mr..
Heald on the ground Of alleged bribery
and corruption. -Mr. White will serve
formal nolica Of contest ou Mr.. Head
shortly after tie latlersa election has been
oaicIslly declared BY Governor Penne-
viii.
Middletown transcript., 1910-11-19
AUDITORS REPORT
One Compiled by Late Theo-
dore F. Clark Printed

The TRANSCRIPT has received copy o
the report Of the state auditor of accounts
for the years 1908 and 1909, which was
compiled by the late Theodore F. Clark,
who was auditor up to the time of bis
death about two months ago. The follow.
ing statement, compiled from the books
of State Treasurer D. o. Moore, shows
the assets and liabilities of the state in
the general fund at the close of business,
January 5, 1909:
Aesets-Bank stock, $769, 1922; mort.
cages, 1926, 900; bonds, $198, ,7S5; real es.
tate, $4,000; cash, S147, ,O42. 70; total
81, ,583, ,449.73.
Liabilities-Bonds, $73S, ,7S5 certificates
of Indebtedness, $S3, 600; total, 1916, 785;
amounts of assets over liabilities, S766, ,664.-
73.
Investments-Bank stock, market value
$1,000; mortgages, $685., 900; total, $780,, 900.
In the state school fund the invest
ments last year amounted to 1914, ,4O7.
The receipts applied to ths sinking fund
amounted toss, ,O94 81; expenditures, $21,-
643 "A; investments, $4,000.
The Secretary of States Office shows
fees collected during the calendar year
1909 amounting to $94, ,662 81, the amount
for automobile licenses during that period
being $4,557, while the receipts from
corporations amounted to $72, 2,934.47.
The total oyster revenue for last year
amounted to $6,632. State collector of
revenue, Harry Chairs turned in $685..
624 76. The receipts of the State Board
of Agriculture amounted to 5000; ex-
$2,999.25.
The report shows that for the thirteen
months ending January 5, 1909, the re.
ceipts in the general fund amounted to
$557, ,4l952, while the disbursements
to $476, ,991.77.
Middletown transcript., 1910-11-19
OBITUARY
MTsa VIOLA McWHORTER

Anothe sad aud unlocked for event in
our community occurred Thursdayseven
ing when shortly before eight o'clock.
Miss Viola New Whorter, the oldest iangh.
ter OF Mr. and Mfa. J. Frank McWhorter,
died after brief illness. She had been
co0tined to her bed for about a week,
suffering from severe attack of asthma,
thongh lhe immediate cause Of death was
said 70 be due to heart failure.
Miss McWhoaer Was member Of
Bethesda NJ. E. Church and was very
active in works Of charity and her will
ing hands and feet will be missed in the
erranda OF mercy that we're wont to en-.
gage them. Her death is deep loas not
only 10 her own home circle but to the
church and society.
The fnnsral services under charge Of
Rev. Vaughan s. Collins, will be held at
her late residence on North Broad street
on Monday next at 1890 P. N. and inter.
ment will bein St. Georges Cemetery.
Middletown transcript., 1910-11-19
HRNRY q. HEssY

The remains Of Henry Fl. Hessy, a
former resident Of Earleville, Md, who
died 10 Philadelphia on Monday, were
brought to Middletown Wednesday and
taken to his9ate home, interment being
IN 81. stsphen's Cemetery. He was aged
67 years. and is survived by a widow, one
son aud three daughters.
Middletown transcript., 1910-11-19
WNKzR-xYER wEDngKa j.

essf6 q w Walksf, foFmsrly of sIlis
ldsl, nd 4.ia Marion a Kyles Of Wils
q e., rnifed a marriage on Sum
Essssbss 18Th. N Medic, pa.. BY
S aFp9s Ilaepas Walker
Is. AID Mra Samuel
Hip 1nsng AhUlg numerous
sheAh nAang years 81
Middletown transcript., 1910-11-19
Z. I. EVANS

The remains of Mr.. e. T. Evans, a
former resident Of Middletown, who died
10 Chicago recently, together with the
remains of bis daughter, who died and
was buried in Chicago some eighteen
years since, we're brought to Middletown
Thursday morning on the 11.2I a. M.
train for burial in Forest Cemetery. Mr..
Evans was prominent grain buyer in
Middletown some years since, and did q
Big business ii shipping grain under the
firm name Of Evans & Jones, near the
railroad station in the Office now occupi-
Cd By Nj. s. B. Foard.
Middletown transcript., 1910-11-19

Fins Pearl Paintings, Mirrors, Dining
room and Hall Pictures, large stock at re-
duced prices, during the special sale to
November Both. Mrs. G. W. PETERSON.
Middletown transcript., 1910-11-19
The MiddIe!aWn Transcript
afaIIe &c e RoIIows.

Going NORTH. .225 =. ms 10. .o6 .. ms 400 pm
b. N. and pm.
Going Soul 90 a.n1., A.l5 p. ms and Pm
For Odessa-I6.0 .. a., e,sg 3 m II ~ 3 nl
f.f0 ps m. a. .
a, and 4. a.a5 p. m.
Middletown transcript., 1910-11-19
CURRENT PRICES
MIpDLETowN aRAIN MARKEr

MIDDLETOWN GRAIN MARKET
coRRECTKD WEEKLY BY 8. B. FoARD.
Wheat No. .65 Corn
No. 2 yellow, sllelledI IS
1inhotliy Seed S5.Ol g cob.... Is
Glover Seed 10 Oats ............... 81
.MIDBLETOWE PRODUCE MARKET
rtbHRECrRD WEEKLY By Y. :. coNNELLEE
b per doz...................... 32@35
Q1ntry Butter, per nO...s............. 5000
Creamery Butter, per h............-. 42
ard, per b.........:........ l4@lS
Live Chickens, per m.....s...... ........ I5918
S0@35
Middletown transcript., 1910-11-19

Tn IaAa.oRIrr. s. per year.
Middletown transcript., 1910-11-19
rrbpIrrowH. pEI.. Nov. .. lglO
LOCAL. NEWS

WANrED.--49 quarts Of milk 5: per
quart. KLUED, 6l7 E 4th ST., Wilmington.
Am prepared 10 grind sausage meat fOr
tfe farmer atshoFt notice.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-06-23
BOARD Of SURVEY
CLEARS ELEVATOR

The board of survey appointed at
the instance of the insurance depart
ment of Bishop & Company to exa-
mine the mucc-abused elevator in the
McCandless building, made a report
mine the much-ebused elevator in the
Commercial Club yesterday afternoon
which seems to clear the elevator of
blame; and the charge is passed back
that the opulent members of the
Club are themselves to blame for ac-
cidents, on account of over crowding
the lift.
The surveyors state that the capa-
city of the elevator is 2150 pounds,
and that under no circumstances
should more than ten persons be TAX
en- aboard of it with any idea that 1t
is perfectly safe. With ten persons
aboard the elevator it is declared to
be perfectly safe and under absolute
control.
T. F. Lansing was elected secretary
of the club in place of ]. D. Mclean,
who is making long vacation trip.
The Entertainment Committee re-
ported that it is figuring on a high
jinks" to be given in the near future.
For the first time in six months, no
new applications for membership
were presented before the meeting.
Resolutions prepared by ]. D. Nc
Inerny on the death of w. T. Lucas
were adopted and ordered transmit
ted to the family of deceased.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-06-23
HORNBERGER
TO REMAIN

From private letters received yes
terday from Washington, it would
seem that Paymaster Hornberger will
not be detached this year from Homo
lulu. A few days ago it was under
stod that he would be relieved by
Paymaster Spear, but evidently other
plans are being made for Spear WIN.
is at present in the east.
Paymaster Spear, when he first re-
ceived intimation that he would prob
ably be sent to Hawaii, wrote pay
clerks Caum and Dunn, asking them
if they would continue to serve un-
der him. The rule relative to clerks
is that a paymaster is entitled to no
inmate his own clerks providing they
are satisfactory to the department.
Both Caum and Dunn are anxious
to remain here on account of their
private interests, and on account of
their receiving the sanction of Horn
berger and Spear, the chances are
that they will be here for several
years to come.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-06-23
IN MEMORY OF
SENATOR HARVEY

Whereas, it has pleased Almighty
God to remove by death our esteemed
fellow citizen, Honorable Frank R.
Harvey Territorial Senator and ex.
member of the Board of Supervisors
of the County of Oahu; and
Whereas, the community, by the
death of Honorable Frank R. Harvey,
has lost worthy, charitable and pub
lie spirited citizen;
"Be 1t Resolved, that we, the men,
bers of the Board of Supervisors of
the City and County of Honolulu, do
hereby tender to the members of the
family of the deceased our sincere
sympathy with them in their bereave-
ment; and
BE 1t Further Resolved, that, as
mark o. respect, the offices of the
City and County of Honolulu be clos
ed on Saturday the 25th day of June
A. D. 1910, and that these resolutions
be spread upon the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors, and a copy of
the same forwarded to the family of
the deceased"
At a special meeting of the Board
of Supervisors held at noon today the
foregoing resolutions presented by Su-
pervisor Andrew E. Cox, we're una
nimously adopted.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-06-23
'InT Sweet Violet
U0[ BUTTER
CO. ZEE HOP & co. TEL. Isl
Stepping Stones
to Fortune

For two years we have been urging
our clients to invest in good Califor-
mia Oil Companies. Many have fol-
lowed our advice and have made large
profits on their investments. Our in
vestments are absolutely safe and ex-
tremely profitable.
After our usual careful investiga-
ton, we advise the purchase of shares
of the VENTURA OIL DEVELOP.
MENT co. Like all new companies,
the stock of the Ventura Oil Develop
ment Co. is now onered at the low
price of Is cents per share. AS ITS
HOLDINGS comprises FULL
SQUARE MILE OF LAND in the
heart of the Ventura Oil district, this
company has a GREAT FUTURE.
1t is a SOUND BUSINESS ENTER.
PRISE with an economical manage
ment; no preferred stock, no bonded
indebtedness; no promotion stock,
and last of all, we have the goods to
sell.
If you invest your money in this
company you are sure of making
large profits. Remember the price
is only is CENTS PER SHARE.
BUY NOW. THIS is YOUR oP-
7oRTUNITY for making large pro-
fits.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-06-23
SALVATION ARMY

There will be lively and interest
ing program at the Salvation Army
this evening. Adjutant J. j. Lewis
will have charge and Captains Mel
son and Styles and Lieut.. Nelson and
Happy Jimmy" Malloy will be his
efficient staff. These officers will be
leaving for other islands tomorrow
with the exception of Happy Jimmy"
who continues in charge of the read
ing room. Adjutant Bryant who has
been away on furlough has returned
and will be present tonight.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-06-23
MAUI RACES
CONTINUED from Page one.)

Maui has not a Professor Berger
among them, they have a substitute
in Professor Sehrader when it comes
to welding the baton.
Maui is to be congratulated on it's
efforts to give the clean sport which
it is expected will be witnessed on
July A, and the Racing Association de.
serves the patronage of as many peo-
pie as are able to take advantage Of
the pleasant excursion arranged by
the Inter-Island Steamship Co.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-06-23
NEWS IN A NUTSHELL
Paragraphs That Give Condensed
News Of the Day.

For anything in the insurance line
see Trent Trust Co.
The board of health meets this aft
ernoon.
The board of public lands meets at
II a. m. tomorrow.
An exceptionally good opportunity
is offered on experienced saleslady by
b. F. Ehlers & Co.
Go to Wall Nichols Co. Ltd, for
your Fire Works they have just re-
ceiyed fresh Stocl- for the 4th of
July.
NoIte' is an institution, along
with big business houses and banks
that have stood the varying condi-
tions of time and the city's growth.
Il is the peoples standard cafe.
Major Winslow, Corps of Engineers,
has issued notice OF public hearing
at the court house, Hilo, on July ID at
2 p. M, to sonsider the question of
the location of harbor lines in the
harbor of Hilo
Cut out this and take it to Vat
10y Co. corner King and Nuuanu
street, and on your making a cash
purchase of so cents or upwards you
will receive ten green stamps in ad-
dition to those usually given.
Honolulu Photo Supply Co. are
the most expert film developers and
printers in Honolulu. You can leave
your most cherished exposures there
and feel assured that they will be
developed in the very best way.
Among the attractive Saturday
morning specials at the Sachs Dry
Goods Co., will be Chiffon Automobile
Wells All Wool Striped Serge, and
Fancy Organdy. A large lot of Kid
Shoes and Cotton Socks for children
are also in the bargain list.
We have several notices. but all
mean that "the best meal in the
city for the money, served in the
most satisfactory manner is to be
found at Notes."
AT a special meeting of the Bank
Iof Hawaii, Ltd, held this morning
II. H. Walker was elected auditor in
place of z. X. Myers resigned.
There has been announced the en-
gagement of Charles H. Brown, pro-
prietor of the Honolulu Scrap Iron Co.
and Miss Elsie Kuhn. \he couple
met in Seattle where Miss Kuhn was
secretary of the Alaska-Yukon exposi.
ton. They win be married June 80.
Washington cable advices indicate
that William Goetz will succeed w. F.
Drake, resigned, as U. S. Collector of
Internal Revenue here. The appoint
ment may come in a few days.
Dali Fook Tai and Lee So Kee, in
dicted recently by the federal grand
jury for immortality, appeared before
Judge Robertson yesterday and plead
ed not guilty. Their case was con
tinued. The defendants are repre-
sented by ]. A. Magoon.
Joseph Richards has rendered his
resignation to Marston Campbell as a
clerk in the sewer department pre-
vious to taking up the duties of milk
inspector on the first of July.
A cablegram has been received by
Acting Governor Mott-Smith from Sc
cretary Ballinger, as follows: Sec
Rotary Treasury mailed your designa-
ton disbursing agent election appro
priation sixteenth instant Bond So
OOO." Mr. Mott-Smith will handle the
$4,000 appropriated by congress for
the plebiscite, July 26
The degree of Doctor of Laws was
yesterday conferred upon Governor
Frear by Yale. Acting Governor E.
A. Mott-smith cabled his congratula-
tions.