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Middletown transcript., 1912-04-20
"AUTo STRoP SAFETY RAZOR"

That gem of a shaving tool, the 'Auto
Strop Safety Razor" is still keeping the
same wonderfully keen edge on that one
wafer blade that is serenely going on to
the half century mark, or probably to the
full century, Indeed I fully expect that
superb piece of steel (renewed and
sshaspened each time l shave, by the
scientific stropper that forms part of the
razor holder and keeps the blade at just
the right angle when it is stropped) to
reach the big count of the age OF Moses,
12O; aud just as it was said Of him that
"bis eye was not dimmed, nor bis natural
force ahated," just so it will be with this
bit of steel with lis eternal edge. Just
had No. S5 velvet shavel And now am
loaning it among my friends to show them
the delicious miracle Of it. But mine is
Door record compared With what older
users have done. Before me lies copy
Of an affidavit sworn to by the President
of the Auto Strop Safety Razor Co., OF
New Ofk lbysedyluB tnns "AehOut ooiANE
tation by him or any officer or employee
of the Company certain testimonials
quoted we're sent to them. | can only
give the figures of a few: H. o. Bodine,
manager of the Wollsnsak Optical Co.
Rochester, N. Y, Gays he has used one
blade months on his tough beard with
out dulling it; o. T. Rhodes, Of Wheeling
W. Va, with the Conservative Life. Ins.
Co., has used one blade 100 times, and it
is still good; n. B. Chase Pres. of the
Chase Nursery Co., Huntsville, Ala, has
used one blade year; j. E. Schlattsr,
Secy. and Treas. Diamond Fuel and Min.
ing Co. Colo. Springs, Colo, has used one
blade continually for two years; ]. R.
Lynn, of Wingate & Lynn, Mfg. Brokers
etc. indianapolis Ind., used one blade 10
months. F. NJ. Weed. Cash. Ocean Springs
State Bank, Ocean Springs, Miss. would
not take 500 for his if be could not
replace it; Rev. I. K. Wismer st Paul's
Lutheran church, Uniontown, Pa, has
had 800 smooth shsyes with one single
blade! All that makes my 12e reasonable
doeen't it. Fogel and Burstan have the
razor now for sale.
Middletown transcript., 1912-04-20
ABOUT THE TOMATO
How to Save Seed at Home and
Grow the Plants

A promineDt grower of tomatoes recent
" spoke on the importance OF good seed:
"With tomatoes, as with all other plants,
the first item for success is the growth of
good young plants, vigorous and already
tested by the record of the parent plants
Of the previous seasons crop. Here is a
plan I have followed in the past. Going
through the tomato field, 1 took note of
those stalks which produced heavy crop
of blossoms which did not fall off aud 8
s,quent heavy, setting of fruit of
good size. As each OF these plants SO SCI
ected drove stake and instructed the
tomato pickers under no circumstance to
pluck any Of the ripe tomatoes from these
marked vines. This fruit was permitted
to ripen thoroughly. 1t was then picked
and after crushing, was dropped into
some vessel with water. After couple
OF days the pulp, iermentiug, arose to the
top of the Na;er aud was skinned off.
The seeds remain in the bottom. Those
we're drained off and spread out thinly to
mature, not in the sun, but in some cool
shadowy place where there was good
ventilation. When dry, placed these
seeds in a vessel made of common window
screen. This will prevent damage from
the mice and hung up also gives aeration
to the seeds, preventing mold"
Another grower discussed the treatment
of the seeds after planting: 81 plant my
seed in long rows, narrow drilling In this
row. If the ground becomes hard or bak-
ed, scratch over it, even if many seeds
are destroyed, for the others will be much
stronger. Keep down the weeds, for the
growth of weeds among the plants has the
same effect as overcrowding of the plants
themselves. This prevents the spindling
plants which wilt so badly when set out
and which are liable to bruising, because
they are tender, use a eultivstor tool
that wi work up very close to the drill
ed row and then if wedding is necessary
in the plants themselves, this can be done
by hand-it pays to do it,
1t is said that fifty new packing houses
will be operated on the peninsula this
season and ell of them are contracting at
an increased price per ton. A canner re-
Gently said in an interview. History has
proven that about one year in three is
profitable to the packer, and while futures
are quoted at s5 cents, if the market be-
comes glutted, brokers, enabled to get a
shade on prices in their contracts, simply
kick on quality, and few packers can af-
ford to 90 into long law suits in foreign
territory to enforce the contract price.
Two years ago, the Jersey City yards were
jammed with cars of tomatoes, rejected on
quality and yet the seal of the cars had
never been broken. These are matters
for the prospective Gamer to consider
serious matters, as many will learn" !"
Middletown transcript., 1912-04-20
BIOodhounds For Thieves

The pair of blood hounds which the
Kent County Protective Association has
purchased and given over 20 the keeping
Of Roland Carton, Of Wyoming, will be
gwen trial run after man in q few
days.
The blood hounds and the dog system
il new in Delaware, outside ofths 'Uncl6
Tom parades, but il Is said by prominent
man here who have advocated the triaf,
including County Comptroller Luff that
eince these dogs have arrived with
mouths open and tongues hangiag ont for
victims, the petty raids on poultry
houses alb over The county have stopped,
and notable uuietus have been placed
on The criminal depIedations in West
Dover district.
Middletown transcript., 1912-04-20
Davis Held For Court

Dover, DEL April 15.-Mark L. Davis,
clerk OF lhe peace Of Sussex county and
Republican county chairman, was held
under 81 600 bail here today on the charge
Of attempting to bribe Moses Casson, col
oFed, qualified elector of the Tenth Re
preventative district of this county, now
a resident at Harrington.
Mr.. Davis appeared, AZ he lad person.
ally agreed to when released for the hear
ing, before Magistrate Edwin F. Wood,
accompanied by several men, and aoroWd
4oon gathered all around the Magistrate'e
Office. Mr.. Davis seemed 20 have been
under the apprshensionth that the witness
70 for his defence would alec be heard in
tbribsry hearing before the magistrate,
Iut when told that was impossible by
Deputy Attorney-G General W. ". Har-
rington, he consulted with counsel whom
be hurriedly summoned. and decided 70
waive hearing for tie upper court, go
that both sides may be presented at the
same time.
Middletown transcript., 1912-04-20

Russell Brothers of North East, en-
gagged in fishing on the North East river,
reported to Coroner Frazer in Elkton,
Monday morning, that white man eyed
26 years going under the name of VIII
liams, was drowned Sunday night off
Carpenters Point, by falling overheard.
The young mans home is said to be 10
Baltimore.
Middletown transcript., 1912-04-20
Cation about Ihs Use and Selection Of SpselaeIss
$4,000 REWARD

I have no agents and will pay the above
reward for the arrest and conviction Of
persons claiming to be me or my repre-
sentative.
Office Hours-9 A. NJ. until $50 P. M.
Sundays-l0 a. u. to p. m.
Bell Telephone, 1888.
Middletown transcript., 1912-04-20

Three hundred delegates from all sec
tions Of Maryland gathered In HaVre de
Grace Monday afternoon and evening a.
tending the annual convention Of the
Junior Order United American Mechanics
which was in session for three days.
Middletown transcript., 1912-04-20
DR.. M. B. Burstan
Offices 7O3.7O4 Northampton
Bank Building, EastOn, Pa.

N. B.-Dr. Burstsn is graduate Of q
medical college and registered physician.
He has attended famous clinics in Phil
adelphia, Chicago and st, Louis and has
the finest equipped Offices in the State.
DR.. Burstan is also a registered eye spe-
cialist in Delaware.
Middletown transcript., 1912-04-20

Clarence sweetman, of near Townsend
during the past season trapped 1888 musk
rats and sold their pelts for prices, rang
ing from 40 to 20 cents each.
Middletown transcript., 1912-04-20

Henrietta Frazer, cOlored, Of Quaker
Neck, fell dead on the streets Of Steven.
Vile from heart trouble. The woman had
just left dentists Office after having
number Of teeth extracted.
Middletown transcript., 1912-04-20

Miss Ella johnson and Mrs. w. F.
Groome entertained the young people Of
Newport who recently gave an entertain
ment for the benefit of the Methodist
Church.
Middletown transcript., 1912-04-20
ROAD SUPERVISORS NAMED
Other Business Transacted at Meet
ing Of County Body

Members of the Levy Court Tuesday in
meeting adopted a resolution setting forth
that they are in favor Of the Statewide
boulevard 7. Coleman dnPont has pro-
posed to build. The resolution was
adopted by a unanimous vote. Several
members spoke favorable of the project.
1t was decided to send copies to the New
Castle county members of the Legislature.
The following road supervisors we're
named by the court:
Brandywine-William Pennington, JF.
Christiana-Moses Lowther.
Mill C.eek-Harvey Lamborn.
White Clay Greek-Horace w. LOvett.
New Castle-Chsres M. Appleby,
Red Lions. L. Beck.
Pencader-William K, Brooks.
/ st. Georges j. G. Alston.
Observation-Disclosures W. Van
Horn.
William II. Fennimore.
The county engineer was instructed to
prepare plans to change the bridge at
Cooch's Bridge.
County Treasurer Robert NJ. Burns re-
ported the following balances:
New Castle county ................ 46l.3 80
Special Bond Issue No. 2......... 13, ,025 81
Highway Improvements
Bonds................................. 65, ,466.l7
Miscellaneous road account...... 271.14
Christiana..........-................ ... 1858. 81
Mill Creek ek.............,.............. 2,4S9. 81
White Clay Creek................... 2Ol5.7O
Pensader...... ........................ I,275. 33
New Castle. tle...,........................ 3,O96. OF
Red Lion............................... 1,443 q
St. Georges s............................ 5,l86.42
Appoquinimink mink...................... 1.11495
Blackbird............... ............... 2,227.11
acknowledgements. .............. 1891. SO
He also reported the following receipts
for the month of January:
H. A. Brown, clerk OF peace, 5 l21,50
James Logue, sheriff............... 55.93
F. NJ. Walker, register OF
wills...... ..........................." 2,3lO.97
P. @. Churchmsn, prothon-
Otary. ............................. 475.62
A. V. L. George, recorder
of deede............s..............." 1,95775
Joseph G. Jolla register in
chanoery.. ry............................ 73.49
The court passed the following allow
ancss for the assessors:
AppOquinimink ........................SlS6 90
biaekDird .............. lfOzU
St. GeOrges.............................. 3OI. 81
Brandywine. 3O5. 20
Christiana................................ 376.O4
Mill Creek ................................ 800 90
White Clay Creek....................... 268 80
New Oastle. e...............................32 322 II
Pencadsr. 2O4 Sc
Red Lion.................................. 1897
Middletown transcript., 1912-04-20

A newly erected frame dwelling bouse
on James Hollands farm near Fair Hill,
was burned to the ground Monday even
ing together with its contents. The fam
lily had only moved into their new home
last week. The origin Of the FIRE is
mystery.
Middletown transcript., 1912-04-20

Directors of the Wilmington Board of
Trade have decided to assist in the early
completion of the dupont Boulevard, and
will meet on Tuesday to devise means.
Middletown transcript., 1912-04-20

Wilmington City Council. Street and
Sewer Department and Health Board sre
seeking means by which to reclaim the
lowlands in the Ninth ward, where the
marshes are said to be detrimental to the
health ofthe whole city.
Middletown transcript., 1912-04-20

A club to enliven the social activity Of
Blades has been organized under the
name of "The Pearl Gatherers."
Middletown transcript., 1912-04-20
BRIEF NEWS ITEMS OF THE PENINSULA

More than $50 was cleared by the play
given by the graduates Of the Greenwood
High School.
Middletown transcript., 1912-04-20

AdJutant General Macklin has selected
Westminster aud the second week in
june for the camp of instruction for the
Maryland national guard officers. II will
be the first of it's kind ever held in the
state.
Middletown transcript., 1912-04-20

Governor Goldsborough has signed the
bill authorizing the Kent County Com
missionsrs to borrow $40, 900 with which
to rebuild the ChestertoWn Court House.
Middletown transcript., 1912-04-20

Mrs. ). Frank Harper of Centsrville,
has been given the pen with which Gov
ernor Goldsborongh signed the Presiden-
tial Primary Bill.
Middletown transcript., 1912-04-20

The National Local Preachera' Asaocia-
tion of America has arranged to bold an
all-day meeting at North East Dsxt Sum
day.
Middletown transcript., 1912-04-20

The EIkton improvement Association
has launched movement to have & town
clock placed in the tower Of the Court
House.
Middletown transcript., 1912-04-20

Former Governor Austin L. Crothsrs is
confined to his home in Elkton with a
serious attack of stomach trouble.
Middletown transcript., 1912-04-20

Free of CEarge-The most thor
ough aud accurate examination of the
sight that is possible and there is nc
chance of the error in being fitted to
glasses by DR.. Burstan's Scientific Method,
This examination is worth at least IS ol
and ones money. make a pair ol
glasses as low as 81 with as fine gold
filed frame as can be made.
When you are tired aud sick of having
your eyes fitted by the old style way Of
fitting glasses, or the so-called subjective
test, of putting lines and letters on the
wall and asking whether you can see this
or that letter and line; when you have
been all through this many times and
have been unable to get fitted correctly,
come to ME and 1 will look through your
eyes and take the exact optical focus and
error of your sight and give you comfort
and relief.
If you have headaches, dizziness, ner-
vousnees, or any trouble resulting from
eyestraiu, come to me and have your
eyes measured by the new system from
which wonderful results are obtained.
eautiOn about The Use and Selection Of SpsetaeIss
Persons having normal vision will Be able to read this
print at distance Of Il inches from the eyes with
and comfort also VIII be able to read Il with each eye
Should have Immediate attention. Whsn he eyes be-
come tired from reading or sewing or the letters look
blurred and together. Il Is sure indication that
glasses needed The lenses sold In the cheap goods
Of unequal density and have impeTfectY formed
surfaces Continued Of these poorer lenses will result
Ia positive injury from the strain upon the
cs Of accommodation to supply the defects in the glass
Middletown transcript., 1912-04-20

F.Paul McConkey, OF Princeton Semi
nary, has been chosen pastor Of Centre
Presbyterian church, succeeding the Rev.
F. B. Everitt, resigned.
Mrs. Dietrich, a national lecturer of the
Women's Christian Temperance Union
began a week campaign Monday in Har-
ford county in the interest Of temperance.
The annual convention OF the Sussex
County W. G. t. o. win be held in LeWes
May 9 and 10.
Dr.. J. R. Mabaffy, of Wilmington, has
been elected president Of the State vetsr-
mary Society.
The Harlan & HOHinRswOrth COrpOrs-
tion is building several big additions to ise
car shops in Wilmington.
A lecture given by L, Irving Handy, Of
Smyrna, in Milton, for the benefit Of the
Methodist Church nettsd $27.
Members of the Burton family from all
over DslaWare attended reunion ct the
home Of Robert Burton, near Georgetown.
The New Castle County Fair Associa-
tion has planned to have q horse show in
in connection with the State fair in VIII
miugton in September.
There win be fights in both the Rspub-
lican and Democratic Presidential prima-
-ries in Cecil county Is there are two sets
OF delegates 10 each Of The two parties al
ready in ths field. On the Republican
side one delegation is for Taft. while chs
other Iavors sending au uninsiTucted del.
/ CATION 70 the National Convention. 01
ths Democratic side one delegation Is fol
Wilson while the other is for CLARK.
Middletown transcript., 1912-04-20

The historic Caulks6eld farm, near
Colchester, has been bought by Levin U.
skirvents. Of Kent county, for $4,000.
Middletown transcript., 1912-04-20

F.Paul McConkey, of Princeton Semi
nary, has been chosen pastor Of Centre
Presbyterian church, succeeding the Rev.
F. B. Everitt, resigned.
Middletown transcript., 1912-04-20

Mrs. Dietrich, a national lecturer of the
Women's Christian Temperance Union
began a week campaign Monday in Har-
ford county in the interest Of temperance.
Middletown transcript., 1912-04-20

The annual convention of the Sussex
County W. @. t. o. viii be held in Lewes
May 9 and 10.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-29
BraziIian'S Remarks
Cause Much Comment
Da Gana's Attack on United States Considered
Breach of Good Taste and Serious Diplomatic
BLunder-Knox Takes No Cognizance

State Department had been for some
time previous engaged in gathering ma
tertal regarding the organization Of the
coffee syndicate and the effects Of its
operations. This material II turned over
70 the Department OF Justice. Sdll, the
Attorney General brought suit without
consulting or notifying Secretary Knox
beforehand or giving the latter any op-
portunity 10 take up the question diplo-
matieally with the Brazilian Ambassa-
dor.
Ambassador da Cana was aware be-
fore he went to the Pan-American dinner
Of the attitude Of the State Department
in regard to the suit. IL was even known
to a few officials mere that the Ambassa-
dor was planning to express himself
freely regarding the suit in his speech.
despite the persuasions to the contrary
OF persons on the same side Of the mat
ter as the Ambassador himself Yet the
Ambassador not only persisted, but so
phrased his remarks as to make II ap-
pear that the suit was being aimed d.
rectly at Brazil by the department Of
government ha ying in charge foreign re-
latlons rather than by the Department OF
Justice. concerned in bringing prosecu-
tions for violation OF the laws Of the
United States.
Allowance is made for the fact that
Ambassador da Cana undoubtedly took
into consideration the probability that
his attack upon the United States would
hnd its way over the cable lines to
Brazil, and that such bold charge upon
the mighty republic OF the North would
undoubtedly find favor among the people
Of the southern hemisphere, especially
among Brazilians interested in the coffee
industry.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-29
Avoid Division of Support.

1t is open to question if the sweeping
approval by Postmaster General Hitch
cock of the Bourne parcel post bill is
helpful to that measure at this time, be-
cause those Congressman who favor it
are almost a unit on the Suzler bill. A
division of their forces may be fatal to
the measure.
If there is merit in the zone system
of graded charges for mail packages
it can only be demonstrated by expert
enoe, and such an experiment could
just as well be tried Gin limited man
ner, of course), under the universal
parcel post at the fat rate for I cent
for each two ounces. But is such an
experiment needed to convince the peo-
pie that, by raising the weight limit
from four to eleven pounds per parcel
and by cutting down the present pro-
hibitory rate, they would gain a great
convenience for an exchange of COM
modities and be saved the payment Of
tribute TO the express monopoly! Above
all would such a course reduce indirect
ly the high cost of living through their
ability to purchase necessaries of life
from farm or factory without giving
the middleman a profit?
We believe that the Sulzer bill ought
to be allowed to go before the House
in its present form. That would be
an attempt to afford immediate relief
Later on the Bourne plan of the zone
system of charges may be studied, and
if it contains a greater advantage to the
people than the fiat rate, it could be
adopted
To divide the supporters of the parcel
post bill would be a tactical error at
the present stage.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-29
PAGE CONVICTED
OF LIBEL CHARGE
New York Merchant, Who Attacked
Clayton, Gets Short Shift at
Hands of Jury.

Henry W. A. Page, a linen merchant
Of New York. charged with criminal
libel against Representative Clayton and
other members Of the House judiciary
Committee, was yesterday afternoon
found guilty. as indicted, by a jury I'm
Justice Barnard's court, after a very
brief deliberation on the case. Notice
OF a motion for a new trial was fled
by defendants counsel Page was re-
leased on $500 bond, pending argument
OF the motion. Attorney Thomas, coun-
sci for Page, intimated that the case
would be carried TO the United States
Supreme Court II necessary TO prove
Ills clients innocence.
Mr.. Page Is alleged TO have hbeled the
judiciary Committee OF the House In a
pamphlet sent TO the members OF Con-
Gress and others. charging the commit
tee with being crooks" and 'perjUr-
ers." Defendant admitted writing the
pamphlet and sending II by mail, but
disclaimed any malice. Notwithstanding
re had called Congressman Clayton a
Contemplate crook
DR.. D. Percy HicklinG. the auenist,
was present by request OF the govern
ment and watched Page throughout the
testimony. Dr. HIckling was present
in order that his testimony might be
used in the event the question was
raised as to the mental condition OF
Page. ResuminG the witness stand yes
terday morning. Page told Justice Bar
nRrd that he would be able to complete
his testimony IN two days, provided
he be not interrupted. Justice Barnard
allowed him two hours and half. which
u ere used by Page in airing his griev-
ances against the New York judiciary.
The penalty for the offense OF which
Page was convicted yesterday, 10 five
years or less in the penitentiary.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-29
Brazil's Protest.

The coffee situation, to our mind, re-
solves itself to this: Have the merchants
of the United States the right to make
their own prices for goods to be sold
in this country, or shall they allow
others to dictate to them? 1t IS per-
fectly immaterial whether the dictator
is an individual, a combination of firms,
or a sovereign state.
Therefore the complaint made by the
Brazilian Ambassador at the Pan
American banquet seems to us out of
place, especially at function for the
propagation of peace, love feast as
il were.
Let US grant that the Brazilian plant
ers could not live on the low figures OBJ
tanned from the agents of foreign job
bers for their product. Let US also
grant-for arguments sake-that the
government of Brazil had a perfect
right to step in and. devise ways and
means of protecting the producer. All
this was very well as long as it con-
cerned domestic transactions. But by
shipping the coffee to New York, there
to be held by an agent in storage pend
ing sales at prices dictated by Brazil
under its "valorization" scheme, it is
plain that that government has taken
upon itself to do something unheard of
in practical commercialism or interna-
tional mercantile relations. In other
words, our friends to the south of US,
having made up their minds that they
must have more money for their. cof-
fee. tried coercion to compel American
dealers either to pay their "valorlza-
ton" or go without. By what right
does one nation presume to dictate to
another how much or how little to
charge for a commodity within the
buyers boundaries? Where is the in
ternatonal law or modus vivendi to
sustain such an arbitrary act?
We believe that Senor da Cana
made mistake when he used the word
arbitrary in connection with the refusal
of American merchants to submit TO
the dictates Of Brazil The shoe is on
the other foot. Had Brazil kept its
coffee at home. in her own store
houses, the matter would appear in
quite another light. Then she could
ask any price she chose, and if Amer
ican dealers were so badly in need of
the product Brazil could have COM
manded any price she asked. But
shipping the coffee into this country and
then holding US up for certain price,
or cornering the market is very near
like a violation of our antitrust laws,
and our courts have perfect right to
institute proceedings, if the Depart
ment Of Justice sees fit