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Middletown transcript., 1912-05-04
Blind Aiding Themselves

At the annual meeting of the Delaware
Commission for tire Blind, G. r. Var
Trump was elected chairman and Davic
SnelIenburg secretary aud treasurer. The
annual report Of the Commission showed
that proper building had been devoted
to the welfare of the working blind; that
they had been supplied with tools and
material and that more than $2500 ac-
cured from the sales of their products bad
tbeen paid to them in wages. The COM
mission depIored the fact that the bliDC
shave to complete with prison labor anC
made a strong plea to the public TO assist
tthem by patronizing their efforts.
Middletown transcript., 1912-05-04
The Average Man Does Not Know

The difference between
a"pure wool fabric" and
a "cottOn mixture" In
this age of nisrepresen-
tation and substitution,
aduIteration in fabrics
is hard to detect, even
by experts.
The one feature of our
Clothing that we con-
slider most important to
the buying public is
'sthat every garment
offered here is strictly
pure wool.
The highest class tailor
ing in addition to a pure
wool fabric insures you
absolute satisfaction.
Prices are much less
than you'd expect.
Middletown transcript., 1912-05-04
Will make the season of 1912; from April to July 10
At the table of Julian G. CIeaver
NEAR MIDDLETOwN, DELAWARE

horse standard bred and registered No
in the Book Germany and the
Oenbug Coach Horse Association Stud Book
America, No 4,I69
Observation-Disclosures dark brown or black old stands
b has heavy bone muscle elegant action
in the ring Has been awarded
first every which he entered Was awarded first
premium competitors all imported horses This horse
has disposition stallion is perfectly fearless
steam automobiles and al objects
Terms of Service: $15 to Insure a FOal
PAYABLE of service Any oosng colt before
time to not be charged any fee
genuine good breeder and has and will produce the finest
breed the Eastern States His
colts to all wherever held
For further particulars inquire Of Mr. G. Ceaver MddetOwn
Del, who represents the owner.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-10
ASSERTS MORGAN FLED.
CONGRESSMAN SAYS H LEFTSTo
AVOID SUBPOENA.
FInancIer's Testimony 10 Desired BY
Stanley Steel Committee Concern. 1s
ING Tennessee Coal Deal.

Washington, D. C.-According to =
statement made by an eminent mem-
Der OF congress. J. Pierpont Morgan
made a hurried trip abroad to avoid
testifying before the Stanley steel
committee concerning the purchase OF
the Tennessee Coal & Iron company
by the United States Steel corpora
ton. is,s 4
1t has just become known that for
the past month or more the most
prominent Democratic corporation
lawyer in New York has been work
Ing quietly in behalf OF the Stanley
committee gathering Information as
to this DEAL It is declared that Mr..
Morgan learned OF the activities OF
this lawyer investigator, and started.
as he himself expressed 1t. for Egypt
I as fast as he could go AZ III
The Stanley committee 1s particular
~ anxious to ascertain at first hand
the exact plan Of purchase. how the
money was paid and how the property
of the Tennessee Coal & Iron com
Spany was delivered. These points
can only be made clear by the books
of ]. Pierpont Morgan and company.
fiscal agents OF the Steel corporation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-10
SUN. HEADS CHINA REPUBLIC
10 Elected President BY Dsisaaees os
Eighteen Provinces at Marking
Z and Begins Activities.

Shanghai. DR.. Sun Vat Sen. China's
first president. elected BY the dele
gates OF the Is provinces OF China
proper. in session at Marking. took
up the details OF his Administrations
and has formulated q program to deal
with the present critical situation.
It is stated on good authority that
the president will first demand tho
withdrawal OF the imperial troops
from their strategical positions and
then order the Manchus to lay down
their arms or Join the republican
forces. His next step will be to ex-
tend the existing armistice.,
Peking.-lt is understood here that
the abdication OF the emperor and the
empress dowager Is matter Of only
a few days. Several OF the Manchu
princes have engaged residences with
in the foreign concessions at Tien-.
tsin. The emperor and the empress
dowager will probably seek refuge IN
the legation quarter OF this city.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-10
a HE THY,
HAPPY OLD AGE.

May Be promoted By those who
gently cleanse the system. now and
.hen. when in need Of : laxative
remedy. BY taking : dese1t,Po onfuI3
q the ever refreshing. wholesome
and truly beneficial Syrup q q. F!
and Elixir Of SIENNA. which : t,e
only family Laxative generally AZ
proved BY the most eminent ply
sc;;ana because It acts in Z natural
strengthening way and warns and
tones up the internal organ. without
weakening them. Its equally bene6-. y
'6cialfof the very young and the { mid !. !:
die aged. as tits always efficient and
free from al harmful ingredients. 70
get its beneficial effects it IS always.
necessary to buy the genuine. bear.
ING the name 81 the Company
CsIfotnia Fig Syrup Co. -p!anll I.
printed on the kontof everypackaea
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-10
MAY ADD CABINET OFFICE.
Civil War Veterans Opposed to Owen
Bill Which Would Create Public
Health Head,

Washington.-The Owen blu, which
should it become q law, Will create :
new cabinet ofncer as head Of the de-
partment OF public health, ie meeting
with opposition on the part Of the old
soldiers, and also on the part Of the
secretary Of the interior and commits
sioner OF pensions. The bill provides
for the taking over by such depart
ment, If 1t is organized, the entire con-
troll Of the present pension bureau,
and the old veterans seem to be OPP
posed to such a transfer Of their In
terests. They say:
ITO transfer the pension bureau from
the department in which 1t was or
ganized and developed would be q
hardship upon the veterans who deal
with it and are familiar with tho
methods of the present department
and the bureau chiefs. 1t would bo
the substitution of doubt for GER
tainty."
It is also proposed to transfer the
Volunteer Soldiers homes to the new
department. It Is suggested. however.
that the home for regular soldiers be
retained In the war department.
The veterans are being urged to
communicate with their representa-
tiyes in congress and express their
opposition to the passage OF the bill.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-10
APPROVE OF ACTION.
ROOSEVELT SANCTIONS THE RUSS
M TREATY ARRoGATlON.
Former President Believes Hague
Should Have Heard the
Case First.

New York.---ln an editorial in the
current issue OF the Outlook, with the
caption of The Russian Treaty. Arbt-
tration and Hypocrisy" Theodore
Roosevelt has this to say:
4 cordially approve the action t.
ken by congress in abrogating the
Russian treaty. because men must vote
and act on the situation as 1t actually
5confronts them; and In the actual
event congressman had only two al
ternatives. namely, to abrogate tho
treaty or to submit to the continuance
Of conditions which have become in
tolerable to our national self-respect
and which represent q continuing
wrong. especially to American citi-
Gems of Jewish faith. @
II still believe that In 10 serious .
matter It would have been well tirst
to endeavor to secure decision BY
The Hague court on the Interpretation
Of the existing treaty.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-10
/ sriaand Also ! Patriot.

Gravely, solemnly, with enthusiasm
and a large mixture Of national pride.
he Turkish newspapers publish the
following remarkable piece OF news
(says the London Globe). A brigand
!:hief, one Salin, who has been carry
ing on operations for some time In
The mountains Of Gambiek. in Bithy-
ala, not a great distance from Con-
stantinople. and for whom the Turkish
Eendarmerie have for long sought In
rain, alive or dead, has placed his
talents and services at the disposition
Sf the Turkish authorities. The brig
lnd's letter is q curious document.
He says it is against the wishes of his
heart to give up his calling. but the
audacity OF these Italian brigands"-7-.
IN expression which frequently occurs
In the letter-in waging war upon the
Ottoman empire and brutally selling
In Islamic province. impel him to offer
his services, with those Of his band.
consisting OF a hundred men. to
avenge the national honor and to
:hastise these infidel brigands.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-10
TAFT GREETED BY 5000
Annual Reception At White House 10
Largest With One Exception
In lts History.

Washington.-Eight thousand Amer
lean citizens. the diplomatic corps.
representatives Of the army, and hun
dreds OF government ofhcials. shook
hands with President Taft and wished
him happy New Year at the largest
New Years reception but one in the
history of the White House.
The only other reception that ap-
it in size was the New
Years reception held by President
Roosevelt on the eve Of his departure
from the presidential chair.
The line of well wishers reached be-
yond the treasury building. where
good humoredly they waited their
turn to enter the mansion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-10
SAYS | STORY FALSE s.
GoMPERs EXPLAINS OAKLAND
(cAL.) lNclDENT-DENlEs HE ID
u. a;TRAMPLEp ON FLAG,
ACCUSED BY ARMY OFFICERS
Labor Leader Declares He Would as
Soon Insult the Memory Of His
Mother az to Disgrace Emblem Of
His Country.

Washington. President Samuel
Gompers Of the Federation of Labor
denies with all the emphasis at his
command the charge that he stood on.
or insulted In any way. an American
flag while delivering q speech at the
labor day celebration 1t Oakland.
Cal, last September. +.
The accusation was made in re-.
ports to the war, department from Of
f1cers in San Francisco and Los An
geles. The most direct evidence ap--
pears in photographs received by
Major General Wood. chief of stan
OF the army. and by Major General
Ainsworth. adjutant general OF the
army.
Another photograph Is that Of John
"A. Kelly. president Of the Building
Trades council of San Francisco. also
standing on the nag and making q
speech at a labor meeting.
y II would as soon insult the memory
of my revered mother as insult the
flag Of my country" declared Mr..
Gompers.
n ."My recollection Of the meeting at
Oakland was that It was at q park for.
athletics. A temporary stand was
erected in the middle of the grounds.
the speakers facing the grand stand.
and in this instance there were thou
sands OF men and women standing
between the speakers temporary
stand and the grand stand.
The crowd was 80 great that many
Of them overhowed and stood on the
temporary stand, so that the speak.
ers could not have seen any one othe!
than those on the temporary speakers
stand. There was table on this
stand intended for the speakers
notes. The table was festooned by an
American nag. No part Of 1t. ex-
cept possibly an inch, was overlap
ping the table. and this simply for
the purpose of holding 1t In position.
''The disadvantage of the position
OF the speakers was observed and the
public officers az we'll a. the speak.
ers who addressed the assemblage
were called to by the crowd to ascend
the table. The crowd manifested its
discomfort because 1t could not see
those who were to address them. and
they shouted their disapproval. and
those nearer shouted to us to get on
the table A table was furnished and
we stood on the table. They did not
one Of them. nor did ]. stand upon
the American nag.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-10
FIFTY DIE IN POISON PLOT
Scores Are Dead and Dying In Berlin
Municipal Shelter House
Mystery.

Berlin.-Scores of homeless men
are dead as the result Of poison re-
ceived in the municipal shelter house
December 26. Ptomaine poison to
which the deaths were at drst At
tributed is doubted and 1t Is believed
that the men were victims of plot.
Fifteen more Of the destitute male
inmates have died. bringing the total
of fatalities up to more than nifty.
Sixty or seventy others are seriously
Ill at hospitals in the city.
The superintendent Of the asylum
expresses the opinion. based on one
OF the post-mortem examinations. that
the deaths have not been due to Inn
pure food. but to deliberate poisoning.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-10
youn, q, but on, My.I

The lawyer was sitting ct his desk.
absorbed In the preparation Of = brief.
30 bent was he on his work that he
did not hear the door % It was push
ed gently open. nor see the curly hsad
that was thrust into his once. 4 Ut
tic sob attracted his notice. and turn
ing, he saw his face that was streaked
with tears. and told plainly that hisl
feelings had been hurt
We'll. my little man, did you want
60 SEQ met s n
.sAre you lawyer?
Eyes. What Is 1t you want {?
II want" and there was . resolute5
ring In his voice"I want divorce.
from my papa and mammal" 81
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-10
RUSSIANS HANG is sPERslANs
Cars Court. Martial Exaetino Heavy
Toll for casvaitiss Suffered In
Tabrix Invasion.

Tabriz. Persia.-Sixteen Persians
were hanged by order Of the Russian
court-martial in connection with the
recent attack on the Russian troops.
The Russian court-martial is exact
ing a heavy toll for the casualties suf-
fered by the Russian troops. The Of
fcers composing the court-martial are
trying the prisoners in patches. and in
nearly every case the accused are con-
demned to be summarily hanged.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-10
TAFT CERTAIN TO RUN AGAIN
.Nothina But Death Can Keep Me Out
Of the Fight" President Tells
Callers.

washington.'N Nothing but death
can keep me out Of the fight now"
President Taft 10 reported to have
made this statement % White House
callers and to have added that he had
no objection to the statement being
made public.
It undoubtedly was intended to set
at rest all reports that Mr.. Taft might
withdraw from the race for the Repub-
lican nomination for president in
favor Of Col Theodore Roosevelt.
The president is said to be thorough
~ aroused to the gravity of the situa.
Zion in the Republican party, and de-
termined to let his attitude be geper-
ALLY understood.
He has declared that under no cir
cumstances will he withdraw his name
from consideration by the Chicago
convention next June, and has assert
ed that his position with respect to
the nomination has not changed in
any particular since he first entered
the White House.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-10
REFUSE [: A PLEDGE |!..E|:
OHIO REPUBLICAN INSURGENTS
REJECT RESOLUTION TO IN.
DoRsE Ia TOILETTE.
DEFEAT OF TAFT IS ASKED
Pinchot 4nd Garfield Speak Against
Endorsement Of Any Candidate
Platform Principles Adopted Fol-
low Those Of Chicago Conference.

Columbus, O.-The Ohio progress.
sive Republican conference here by
a vote OF So to 80 refused to indorse
Senator Robert M. La Toilette as q
candidate upon whom the progress
siyes could unite for the nomination
for president at the Chicago conven-
ton. IS a &
After refusing the Endorsement OF
the league. the delegates voted, 81 to
II, in favor Of a resolution. ~ q per-
sonal expression OF the delegates.
naming Senator La Toilette % the
living embodiment Of the principles
Of the progressive movement, and the
logical candidate to carry them to
successful fruition.''
Clifford Pinchot, who declared that
he spoke only for himself and in no
way for Theodore Roosevelt. and for
mer Secretary Of the Interior Gar.
field were the leaders in the debate
against giving any candidate an In
dorsement.
Senator Works Of California and
later Senator Clapp Of Minnesota
were vigorous in urging that the Ohio
progressives concentrate their EFFORTS
in working for the election Of Ia
Toilette. !
The resolution. which was adopted
aud which had been submitted to the
resolutions committee by Mr.. PIN
chot. Walter l. Houser and John D.
Fackler, temporary chairman OF the
Ohio organization. read as follows:
We are opposed to the renomtna-
ton OF President Taft. We hereby
declare It to be the determined pur-
pose OF the Ohio Progressive Repub-
lican league to work in harmony and
unison to nominate Progressive Re
publican for president. recognizing as
fellow progressives all who hold the
principles for which ne stand. wheth-
er they be for the presidential nomtn-
alton Of Robert M. La Toilette or
Theodore Roosevelt. or any other Pro
gressive Republican.
We assert the essential unity Of the
movement throughout
the entire state and nation.
We favor the election Of delegates
who will favor the nomination of .
candidate who will fully represent
the progressive principles.
A declaration of principles adopted
was substantially the
one prepared by committee APP
pointed at a meeting Of progressiyes
Of the western reserve. On the ques-
ton OF national policies, It followed
The line Of the platform adopted BY
tho progressive conference in Chi
ra1o.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-10
Her own Hat the Obstruction.

Her Own Hat the Obstruction.
A woman in Vienna theater came
out after the first act and asked to
have tho price Of the ticket refunded.
on the ground that having complied
with the request to remove her hat
she had held 1t on her knees and thus
entirely INSTRUCTED her own view OF
the stage.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-10
ALFRED /. DICKENS EXPIRES
Son OF Famous English Novelist Dlss
Of Heart Trouble In New
York Hotel.

New York.--Alfred Tennyson Dick
ems, son of the famous English au-
thor. Charles Dickens. and godson Of
the late poet laureate. Alfred Tenny.
son. who arrived in this country from
Australia last October for a lecture
tour. died suddenly here St his apart
.ments in the Hotel Aston.
Overcome by weakness while seated
In the hotel smoking room, Mr.. Dick.
ems was escorted to his rooms. Doc.
tor Burt. the house physician. quick
II reached his side. but he succumbed
before the physician completed his
diagnosis Of the attack. Afterward
the doctor said death resulted from
heart failure. superinduced by acute
indigestion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-10

Supreme Court to Review See Case.
Springfield, Ill.--Evelyn Arthur
See, Chicago's Absolute Life" leader.
who was found guilty in the criminal
court of Cook county on the charge
Of having abducted Mildred Bridges,
has been granted supersedeas by
order of the supreme court. This ac-.
ton means there will be complete
review OF the case by the supreme
rnnrf q
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-10

n convict IN Ohio has contracted
Tuberculosis from tainted money bills
which he slipped In his mouth This
~ terrible warning, but the chances
care that given the bills. the majority
slWill consent to risk the germs.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-10
RUSS TROOPS KILL 1000
Report That Great Britain Has Sent
Note OF Protest to Cars
& i f#53 Government.

T. +. p 81 ... I. D 4 4 u
Observation-Disclosures Turcoman
troops attached to the Russian
army drove more than 1000 Per
SLAMS from their homes In t1fty VII.
lagos and slaughtered them as the
searcblights Of Russian warsh1ps un-
covered their hiding places in the
Bandarijaz swamps along the Caspian
sea. st
First word OF this hitherto sup
pressed and unparalleled atrocity
reached Washington from the central
Persian committee at Constantinopie.
The report is current In diplomatic
circles in Washington that. shocked
by the barbaric cruelties of her ally.
Great Britain has sent note Of pro
test and disapproval to st, Petersburg.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-10

Ethereal asphyxia" is the name
\ given to drowsiness and dizziness SUI
fored by aviators But this will not
help the high niers Of the grill room.
Then won't be able to pronounce It
when they get home.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-10
TIED DOWN..
20 Year, slavsry-How She Got Free
g dom.

A dyspepsia veteran who writes
from ono Of England's charming rural
homes to tell how she won victory In
her 20 years tight. naturally exults in
her triumph over the tea and coffee
habit:
II feel 1t duty to tell you" she
says, 'how much good Postum has
done me. am grateful. but also de.
sire to let others who may be suffering
% l did. know Of the delightful meth.
Cd by which was relieved.
IT had suffered for 20 years from
dyspepsia. and the giddiness that usu.
ally accompanies that painful ailment.
and which frequently Frustrated me.
I never drank much coffee. and cocoa
and even milk did not agree with my
impaired digestion. 20 I used tea. ex.,
clusively, till about . year ago, when
I found in package Of Grape-Nuts the
little book. The Road to Wellville.'
after careful reading Of the book.
let was curious to try Postum and
sent for a package. l enjoyed it from
the first, and at once gave up tea In
its favor.
II began to feel better very soon.
MY giddiness left me after the first
few days use Of Postum, and my stom.
ach became stronger so rapidly that 1t
was not long till ]. was able Gas still
am to take milk and many other ar.
ticles Of food Of which I was formerly
compelled to deny myself. i have
proved the truth Of your statement
that Postum makes good, red blood,
II have become very enthusiastic over
the merits OF my new table beverage,
and during the past few months, have
conducted Postum propaganda among
my neighbors which has brought bene-
1T to many, and shall continue to tell
my friends Of the better way in which
I rejoice Name given by Postum
Co, Battle Greek, Mich.
Read the little book, "The Road te
MELVILLE" in pkgs. There's a rsa,
SON."
Ever read the above letter. new
are Eeaaine, txus, and fan Of h,1Haa
-'''Se>f-'---'e ~ lE{5 sf.t5
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-10
Lieut.. Comfort IL Freed,

st. Louis, Mo.-James H. Comfort,
naval lieutenant stationed In Chicago.
received divorce in the circuit court
here from Celerina T.. Comfort, q Fill
Pine woman, whom be married in the
Philippines in 1901. He also received
the custody of their nine-year-old
daughter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-10
= Ll.IlI,tEtl. OIL. !

Senator Penrose was talking ID
Washington about the dreadful hunting
accidents Of last month. when buck
fever SEXES . man." he said, "he goes
az far on his aim as the old lady went
in her definition Of the word s'belli-
cose.' She was talking with friend
about a bishop. Is G: s q.
He's a fine man. said the friend,
. fine. handsome man. His only
trouble 10 that hos q little bellicoss.,
'Bellicose!' said the old lady with
. surprised frown He must have
changed. then. The last time ! saw
him he was tall and rather slender. Z
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-10

Charge Labor Leaders With Murder.
Muscatine. lao. c. Wilson. Social.
list alderman Of this city. and bust
ness agent for striking button work.
ers, together with forty other promi-
nent labor leaders, were arrested here
charged with conspiracy to murder
and other grave charges.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-10
Altered the Case.

Mrs. de Mover-""Good gracious!
This is the noisiest neighborhood l
ever got into. Just hear those children
screech!" Maid-"They're your own
childers, mum" Mrs. de Mover-"Are
they? How the little darling are en-
Toying themselves" -Tit.Bits
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-10

4 The story comes from Tacoma that
Il tug from Vancouver ran aground on
- whale and stuck in the big ash's
ribs. The lives of the crew were saved
lby tie fact that the monster was a
mild dispositioned one. and merely
shook the tug out Of its interior with
out upsetting the boat This Is tho
biggest fish story which has yet sail
led to credulity over the wild sea
waves.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-10
Wind Causes Mans Death.

Wind Causes Mans Death.
Boston.-Andrew Rowan Of Boston
was almost instantly killed when,
blown OF the sidewalk into the street
by the heavy wind. he was knocked
down and run over near Beverly By
an automobile