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Middletown transcript., 1910-01-15
TO HEAR NEEDS or STATE SCHOOLS
Commission viii Meet Here on Jannary
II TO Listen tn SugRestioas

Commission viii Meet Here % January
q to Listen to Suggestions
The State School Commission author.
ized by the last General Assembly and
appointed by the governor will hold its
frsI meeting in Wilmington on Friday
afternoon. January 2lss, to consider rec
concentrations as to changes in the public
school system of Delaware.
The sitting will take place in she lecture
hall OF the Y. IL. G. A., aud will be from
to 4 O'Clock Professor George W. rwit.
myer. superintendent Of Wilmington, and
Professor A. R. Spaid, superintendent Of
county schools. will be present, both to
offer recommendations themselves and to
discuss the snaR s;ions Of Others. The
commission comprises Colonel Theodore
Townsend, OF Milford; Charles L. Moore,
Of Georgeto~n, and Frederick Brady, ot
Middlssowu. Colonel Townsend sill pre-
side.
The commission vas authorised by Ahe
last General Assembly as the result Of
much criticism Of she present public
school system Of ths State, particularly
in Ihe rural communities. Il will study
thoroughly not only she school system OF
Delaware, but those Of other States and
tue best ideas Of each will be incorporated
in recommendation 10 ths General Az.
sembIy Of 1911. 1t is expected thas
new mode Of school taxation and higher
salaries for country teachers will b ad-
vised.
The meeting on January 2Ist will be Tor
the benefit Of any one who may desire
to offer suggestions or to listen to those
made BY osbeFe.
Middletown transcript., 1910-01-15
Nazareth Portland Cement (!

OF NAVY ARE LAID NAZARETH PORTLAND CEiEN
Used bottoms the following Bateshps and Armed Cruers
Middletown transcript., 1910-01-15
waoHa AeArx

A young man Wishing 70 20 HON Chi.
cago TO Sc. Louis took what he shon.b.
the right srsin, aud had gone about Avs
miles when the conductor told him he
was on She wrong express. He had q
walk back to Chicago. He proceeded 4
me way four times and each sime ne rss
eolo ne was on the wrong train. ~
enteIed the nth train and WAS a lsss
told ne was right. Made angry IS IN. ~
experiences she young man commences - -
swear. eve: a minister in the seas across shs y,
Young man, DO nOs swe., ~
souY know yol arc on she road 60 hsIl.,s
:, am on she wrong train saSin !" aid
sns sns. yOanR " ~ mae and asain be returned Is
Middletown transcript., 1910-01-15
OLD ENGINES MADE NEW
Single Expansions Transformed Into
MaIIet Type at Baldwin Loco. Works

Single Expansions Transformed Int
MalIet Type at Baldwin Loco. Works
Men connected with the Baldwin Loco
motive Works Of PhiIsdelphia confdentI,
believe they have worked out . prob
lem and developed . method whereby
single expansion on locomotives may b,
made dOuBle-expansion, srsiculated en-.
RiDes OF the Malles type. Il means she
continuation IN service Of motive power,
otherwise likely to be sent to the scrap
hesp or put one Of present operation.
Their tractive power will be increased
two-foId and they approximately equal
iD efficiency the MAilet compounds.
This is believed to be- Rhat has led she
management OF the works 70 plan for az
extension TO the Eddyssone plant, that
will be ueed for assembling engines Of
she Mallet type for which theTe is an
increasing demand, and che rebuilding
Of those that have nearly outlivsd their
usefulness.
Photographs taken OF two sections Of
. Mallet locomotiye-ihe Eear end eon-
sisting OF . truck, cab aud oDe-half she
boiler, aud che forward end consisting OF
3 truck and the other half of the boiler
suggested the idea that the BxldWin's ex.
perts have worked out Of building 0 for.
yard section OF the MaIlst and attaching
it TO engines now in use.
On the strength OF this such . section
has been built and shipped to the Crest
Northern 10 be attached TO one OF its
locomotives Of the consolidation type.
While the actual demonstration Of she
efficiency Of this new hybrid on the raiIs
Of the Great Northern will be eagerly
Wslclled by railroad men throughout ths
country, it is assured that Is will shog
she value aud lsE.rsaching importance Of |
the Baldwin idea.
That it will result 10 the rebuilding Of |
many locomotives now running, but |
which, because OF inferior efficiency,
would soon go to the scrap heap. 10 be.
Iieyed TO be certain. Ii that event some
Idea OF the results that will be achieved
BY the new Baldwin method is to be
gained by comparison TO work done BY
J Baldwin. Mallet compound with that
lone BY . consolidation locomotive. A
eat made ON the Mexican Central shows
hat she work done by she MalIet was
so, ,l2S metric ton kiIometeFs sgaiusa
Q, ,92S for tue consolidation. Yes, where.
s 5U,087 pounds OF oil was used as fuel
~ the consolidation locomotive, the
mount used by the Mallet was only 1850
'Ounds greater. The tonnage handled
y the MaIlet was fractio over double
bat handled by the simple consolidation.
Middletown transcript., 1910-01-15
FINEST plCruREs FOR n. A. READERs
Photograyure Reproductions offered Next
sunday for Almost Nothing

SASAo% ava eAAAAeSSS SSNSA@e@-0
An unusual offer is being made 90 its
readers by The North american in next
Sundays paper. Through the medium
Of . coupon che paper will give TO art
lovers shs opportunity to secure q real
photOgrAvurs Of Luke Fildes' celebrated
painting, "The Doctor"
Photographers have heretofore cold as
high prices and have been Iuxuries
available only TO those Of means. Through
special arrangement with thoee who con-
troll the process By which thess artistic
works may be painted in large quantities,
The North american will furnish copies Of
1.-THE Doctor" on fiue art paper, 22x2s
inches in size, for 10 cents in each aud 1
coupon cut from the paper for SUNDAY.
January 3Oth.
A copy Of the picture has already been
recsived by the editor OF this paper. ID
is indeed = work Of the highest artistic
merit.
Middletown transcript., 1910-01-15

Kearsarge
Kentucky
Illinois
Missouri
Louisiana
Minnesota
Virginia
Delaware
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-06

Salt and kerosene should be in the cleans
ing equipment OF every housemaid, for each
article has merit for many different pur-
poses. and together they form combina-
ton which exterminates almost any dirt.
Silver. furnished either by egg or other
use. will respond at once to vigorous
rubbing with damp salt. This should be
done when eggs have been served for
breakfast. A box of salt kept on the pan
try sink facilities the process.
A tablespoonful of coarse salt, teaspoon
full OF ammonia and a pint OF hot water
mixed. and kept for rinsing decanters and
carafes, will renew them to pristine bril-
liancy.
Kerosene, too, is an excellent glass
cleanser, but the utmost care Is necessary
In rinsIng It after 1t has been used and
ammonia and salt answer the same pur-
pose.
For polishing mirrors nothing can excel
salt. To apply 1t the glass must be wet
with clear water. then the salt rubbed on
with a damp newspaper. The final rubbing
must be done with dry newspapers, or with
channels skin.
salt and vinegar combined will usually
restore polish to brass and copper, how
ever corroded, and salt is a wonderful rem
ovator Of polished wood surfaces that
have been dimmed with hot dishes.
To brighten such spots cover the gray
portions with salt, which is then wet with
olive OIL all OF the latter being poured
on that the salt will hold. This stands for
twenty -four hours, when 1t should be re-
moved and the surface rubbed with soft
cloth. II all grayness has not vanished,
another salt and oil bath should be put
on for another twenty-four hours.
II salt is scattered over a plain kitchen
table when milk or grease has been spilled
e will absorb the liquid and there will be
comparatively slight stain.
For removing discolorations OF fruit from
teeth or hands salt is unexcelled.
Kerosene viii clean white paint II the
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-06
In the Shelter of a Summer
Resort Folder.

And as for these other beach pictures,
Why is it that the girls look like freaks,
With black shadows for eyes, their faces all
visited up in the sunshine and their hair
and suits bedraggled?" she mourned They
look so unlike the bathing suit dresses in
summer shows and fashion cuts. notice
that the 1910 bathing girl is incomplete
without a parasol Why?"
TO keep the rain from wetting her bath
ing suit, my guess" 1 responded
II suppose you'll ask II those high school
girls who graduate in one dollar gowns
wore dollar princesses next, but 1 won't
listen" she demonstrated. zone Of my
friends went up to the college boat races.
Why didn't you?"
They're shell games" I asserted, But
let us return to the beach,"
Which do you think the most interest.
ing, the New England coast orr
"Or the roller coast7 Although, Of course
all coasts have rollers"
Are you afraid of high waves?"
when they're waved by summer girls,
1 chirped.
"Oh, that's so old. It's one of the rem
nants of old Jokes about the summer mar
returning to the ribbon counter
you mean the remnant counter" OBJ
| jected. "Will you learn to swim?"
I'm learning by a correspondence course
| Send two cent stamp"
stick to It," 1 encouraged, And stamI
out ignorance"
IF you will hold that side of the foldel
/ will stretch out this map and try to fine
good summer resort" she requested.
Don't go too far away,"NI pleaded.
IT didn't know 1 was far" she replied
shyly sliding nearer.
| Copyright 1910. by N. Y. Herald Coz
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-06
Dottie Dialogues
BY WALTER A. SINCLAIR.

BY WALTER A. SINCLAIR.
,"Ah, the first summer resort folder of the
season." / exclaimed, picking up sample
of the ACCORDION school Of literature.
"One Of the folders" corrected Dottie.
comprehendingly.
mo, not pairs of arms" she mimicked
"Oh. just one arm at a time" l reJolned
II suppose you think that when the din
ner bugle blows everybody will fly to
arms" she observed, sarcastically.
Cant get anybody to fly nowadays with
out hanging up a $4,000 prize" 1 sighed
But tell me, pretty maiden, where didst
pluck you shrinking leaflet filled with
trimming rivers surf bathing, half-sized
mountains, green fields, calm faced cows
and other light summer fiction?"
II picked 1t from a budding railroad in
formation office" she said 1T was thc
last one. / went away leaving the empty
rack With the sign over it, Take one. 4"
81 was probably the office pet and had
been there for years." commented. wei
suppose you are now engaged In that
mental exercise known as choosing a place
to go for the summer. Will it be farm
mountains or beach?'
II don't care much for the farms-ever
though the pure food label laws have i'm
proved the quality of the fresh vegetables
daily" she unused.
Remember. back to the farm!" I GRATED
Yes. back to the farm and face away
from 1t and keep walking" she amended.
well, how about the mountains2"r de-
manded TOO steep, Ell? Hot prices"
In summer want a temperate cline
but mountain climb is going too high,
she announced. "If the elevator service
was better-But then I want simple life
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-06
Wisconsin.

@-acTe improved farm for $1,000 This
farm has ~ acres cleared free of stllunS
and under cultivation; land is level: good
clay loan soil, ciay subsoil; no stone: has
80 acres OF heavy hardwood timber such
no ulderbrush In the lumber; baIanca AZ
land easy TO clear. This farm borders ON
beautiful lake with good fishing IL has
new frame house with seven rooms an
complete ready TO move into; and a new
stable, l6x26, Farm Is located sig miles
from. Cumberland and three miles from
Barronett; In a well settled farming coun-
uyi Germans and Americans; on main
uaVeleo road. near schools, churches and
creamery. There IL timber enough on this
farm that when sold will pay the Interest
ana taxes for five years Terms 500 cash'
balance on time TO suit purchaser we
also own another 30 OF unimproved land
that joins this farm in case you want more
kand. send for our special list of othaS
farms and timber land we own. also on
book on northwestern Wisconsin Ne are
toeated In Barron county, Is miles north
east OF st. Paul Address Wisconsin coi.
onization Co. Cumberland. Via
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-06
North Dakota.

2,920-acre grain and stock farm, best part
of North Dakota; 600 acres cultivated and
in crop, about GOV acres more can be
cropped; 2iV' acres fine timber, 200 acres
fine hay meadow; balance Tirst-class pas
ture; excellent set of buildings, improve
ments valued at $4,000; house, barn and
all pastures pIped with running water;
twelve miles fence; located on small lake;
new air limo, Fargo to Minot, under con-
strucuon, crosses part of land; some OF
land adjoins new township IL purchased
before harvest half crop goes with land
on paying for seed used; equipment may
be purchased IL desired; owner has ranched
here for twenty-five years and wishes to
years and grows excellent crops. Price
$4,000 and snap at that. Don't bother
me IL you are not able to handle this;
could sell a dozen times to nghtweights;
terms on part E. u. McCutcheon, Minot
s. ID.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-06

and on the mountains it would be high
living"
Getting better every minute" I APP
plauded. Maybe you picked up an alma
nae. too. What's the matter with the sea-
shore?
Turning to page 24s we have lovely
half tone of Atlantic City, and the reader
can only sea shore. The ocean has been
entirely pushed back by about million
people," she explained, turning to the page
You're right; there's all of PittsburG
paradng in," l exclaimed. III the title
line didn't guarantee that there was an
ocean hidden behind that bunch I would
swear 1t was the rush hour in the subway
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-06
Items Of Interest to the Women Folk

white duck with panel front and back. The
former handsomely embroidered and the
latter pleated, the lower half OF the skirt
deep knitted founce and the neck cut
in a deep round effect filled in with chem
isettie OF net sold for this sum.
The sleeves are long and trimmed at
the wrists with embroidery. One may
choose from white. blue, lavender. tan and
rose.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-06

ing connections while MILDLY blouses are
slashed in the front at the outer edge of
the sleeves, also the side seams at lower
edges. Even Jokes display narrow thread
ings of ribbon, ending at the lower edge
in a bow, cravat fashion.
Among the reduced garments shown in
one shop is a separate waist and skirt In
tended for wear together as q morning
toilet
The waist is of pure white linen neatly
tailored and trimmed with tucks and but
tons. The turn back Dutch collars and
cuffs to match are edged with real Irish
lace insertion and narrow edging. The
price is 1896, reduced from s575
The skirt is Of imported white washable
poplin, thoroughly shrunk, and 1t closes
down center front with detachable pearl
buttons. This costs 1896 also, and shows
the same reduction as the waist,
! A smart belt to complete the costume is
of patent leather in white, red or black
i price IS cents.
Outing hats for young women are par
ticularly charming this summer.
l saw a mushroom shape OF Java straw
in a shop recently that was pretty and
quaint.
| ms CiVWh was "ouhN WIN SNAN ~
bon tied with rosette bow on the right
side. while the left at point directly
opposite the rosette was decorated VITA
loose punches OF polyanthus.
Then second hat was equally attrac-
| tive.
1t is remarkable what nice serviceable
dresses and suits in white duck can be
| bought for S.
IL seems hardly worth while to buy the
material and take the trouble OF making
! when they can be bought so reasonably,
| Imagine a semi-princess gown OF soft
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-06

While lacings on gowns are not new
feature, the fashion is becoming exceed
ingiy popular, for lacings appear in every
place where an excuse can be found for
them.
Dresses and blouses are laced down the
left side with soft ribbons instead Of with
hooks or buttons.
The sides of tunics frequently show lac
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-06

FOR sALE-640- acre improved and ir,,
gated ranch, located IN southern Wyominsy
completely fenced, with first class honss,
and all necessary outbuildings; irrieation
stream direct from government timber ra
serve, Independent OF all water companIas
no charge Tor water. rights Perpetual.
owner must sell at once and will sacrifics
on reasonable terms. Address A. b. Land
b2S Unity Bldg. Chicago, III A~'
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-06
Common Salt is Cleanser that
Every Housewife Should Use

oil is rubbed with a soft CLOTH and II
will leave a finish that is like the paint
when new. For softening leather shoes
that have stiffened with wet It is effaca-
cious and all glass and china surfaces
shine better when washed with kerosene.
A spoonful in a dish of starch prevents the
later from sticking, and little in laundry
water. not so much to give an odor,
acts gentle bleach and does not iniurs
clothes.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-06

YOU CAN BUh LAND FOR $40
month, good land, at from IS to 800 mar
acre In Villas and Oneida counties Wis.
consin. WIS.,
We charge no interest We pay the taxss
Insurance clause I'm the contract Best on-
portunity IN the country for the man y,
moderate means TO own a farm and he IN
dependent Write for map and book 10
G. F. sANBoRN CO.. Eagle River, WI,
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-06

CHOICE VIRGINIA FARMS
ALONG THE CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO
RAILWAY AS Low AS $40 PER ACRE,
rich SOIL, mild winters, nearby eastern mar.
kets, For handsome illustrated bookiet
COUNTRY LIFE IN VIRGINIA" dOj
pages), and low, twice a month excursion
rates. Address q. B. WALL. Heal Esisia
Agent. G. 4 .. Railway, Box N u. Rieh
nond, Va
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-06
NORTH DAKOTA

THE LAND OF OPPORTUNITY.
Land in the Mouse River loop. where
crop failure Is unknown. Hon. ]. J. HUI
says this land Is all worth Sl00 per acre,
and he knows VIII rent and pay 20 ner
cent on investment. What Is your money
sarning2 The finest prairie land In the
world. Write me for list. 1t 10 free.
X. K. GOWN. Glenburn. N. d.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-06
REAL ESTATE
FARM AND RANCH LAND FOR SALE
vIrRinIa-COntInued.
VIRGINIA FRUIT FARM.

Two-story house: " rooms and basement;
porches; ample outbuildinEs; appla
orchard of bOO Albemarle pippins. wine
caps and other high-priced varieties; the
trees are ~ years old, and being located in
the great fruit belt OF A;bemarie county
they are hardy and thrifty, and will yield
4 lifelong income; ~ miles to railroad
station: surrounded by good neighbors. IL
taken at once, only $500; part cash. bal
ance on easy terms. For further details.
see page "a, ''Strouts Farm Catalogue No.
W, Second Edition." II describes other
ginie, Maryland and the south. Copy free
Station z67e E A. Strout Union Bank
Bldg, Pittsburg. Pa.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-06

No man thinks he is getting what he
deserves, and some of US ought to boz glad
OF II.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-06
miscellaneous.

HAVE YOU A FARA4 FOis SALE OR
TRAIE7 Or do you want to buy onef
Make your want known through THE DIES
MONIES CAPITAL, the want medium OF
Iowa. Rates. / cent word for each inser-
ton, cents a line, 20 cents an inch. Cir
culation, 1900, largest of any Iowa daily.
Give us q trial. Address The Capital Land
Dept. Des Moines. Iowa.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-06

BUY farm lands now. They are daily In.
creasng in value. There Is q limited amount
of land but no limit to the future popula-
ton. The Pacific Northwest Is the present
land Of opportunity. We have . fine assert
ment of FARMS some of which will suit
you. Write US today, stating your require
ments, and we will mail you full particulars
free. The Card Realty & Inv. Co, -
Henry Bldg. Portland. Ore.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-06
To Die ON the scaffoId

is painless compared with the weak. lame
back kidney trouble causes. Electric Bit
tiers is the remedy. soc. For sale by
Beaton Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-06

The worst feature about putting things
off till tomorrow is that someone else u
apt to do them today.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-06

If man is really as young as he feels
it seems a pity he doesn't always look IT,
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-06

It's when a fellow is full to the ornn
that he is apt to talk through his hat.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-06
OCEAN STEAMSHIPS
Dyspeptic Philosophy.

II the fellow who wants the, earth should
get it, he would still kick about the tax
assessor.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-06
WANTED-TO RENT

We Are Getting Numerous Calls
For Houses Of All Sizes. List With ia
EOWATA LAND AND LOT CO.,
GA N. Y. Life Bldg. Phone Red 1894
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-06

Some fellows are SO rapid that they run
right away from prosperity.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-06

We are told that kind words never die
at any rate they are never talked to death.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-06

man sometimes falls because he isn't
quite up to things when they are up 70
him.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-06
Texas.

A CANADIAN WENT
TO ZAVALIAA COUNTY, TEXAS
He was a novice to farming,
A man offered him the use
Of 20 acres of land without
charge for one year for the
clearing and blowing.
He planted 20 acres of onions
according to the directions
given him by his neigbhors.
HE CLEARED $1U,o0G NET PROFIT
FROM THE 20 ACRES, OR $500 AN ACRE,
IN ONE SEASON.
lie then offered to buy the
land at $3.50 an acre, but the
owner wouldn't sell.
l HAVE 10000 ACRES OF THE
SAME LAND JUST ALONGSIDE
AT ONLY 1880 Am ACRE.
But it must be sold In one
body. Real estate men Of
long experience pronounce II
THE BEST TRACT IN TEXAS"
1t must be sold at once, ana
Sl0V rs cost price.
Naturally this Is a wholesale proposition.
This land can be readily re-sold In
small tracts from $50 toWS75 per acre and
IL the buyer wishes, / will undertake
its resale.
The land offer you is in the
artesian belt and Is the best
opportunity you will ever have. to buy.
For particulars address
w. Is. MURRAY, 4O7 COMMERCE BLDG,
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-06

FOR SALE-Wanted- Long headed con
sentative men and women looking for and
capable OF recognizing a life time oppor-
tunity to write for free book, 1.-The Apple
King" written by ii. B., Tronson, the Apple
King of the World. Tells how you can par
ticpate In the enormous profits being
reaped by apple growers in the famous
Rogue River Valley without leaving your
present position or residence. Address
Rogue River Commercial Orchard Com
pany, Dept 10. Medford, Oregon.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-06
REAL ESTATE
FARM AND RANCH LAND ron SALE
OregOn-COnt.nued.
IRRIGATED FRUIT LANDS.
Rogue River Valley.
Oregon

Declared by governments experts to be the
most perfect fruit belt In the world; grand
sweepstakes prize; spokane National Apple
show; has received the highest prices ever
paid for fruit In the New York and Lon
don markets: orchards now producing over
kl,VO0 net per acre.
Irrigated orchard tracts on payment plan,
ranging in price from 3225 per acre for UNI
developed lana ~ 500 Der acre for devel.
oped orchards.
hoguelands, incorporated.
hedford. oregon.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-06

Whenever I try to swim in
deep water arm completely UNI
mannedl"
Well, Of course, you'd feel that
way here. No men within a hun.
dred milesl"