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Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-08-29
HOW TRAGEDY WAS AvERTED
Farmer Saw His Predictions Verified
If Train Had Only Come Through
His Land Sideways.

In a Tennessee backwoods lived a
farmer who, although he had never
seen a railroad. yet had his opinion
of them and the mischief which he
understood they might cause Accord
ing to his. notion, a train was as
much to be dreaded as cyclone it.
self. Great, then, was his consterna-
ton upon learning that right of
way for a railroad was wanted
through his farm. He swore by
hickory" that no money could buy it,
Finally land enough for the purpose
was condemned and the road built
The day the first train was to pass,
the neighbors, knowing of the old
fellows opposition, persuaded him,
nevertheless, to go with them to see
1t. AS the train disappeared, some
one said: you see, Bill, it didn't
hurt anything, after ALL" Bill was
surprised, but hated to abandon his
contention that a train would ruin
things. oval, yaas," he said, 81
reckon that ye mought say so, but
ye see the gosh-durned thing come
through here endways. Eff it he'd
come sideways, 1t would busted the
daylights outen of every COW in the
place"
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-08-29

Very soon now the long vacation
will be over, "as Labor day ends our
fun" as the small daughter said when
her mother cruelty reminded her of
the approach of school days. And IL
1t had not been for the selfsame small
daughter you would not have had
these suggestions for what I am sure
will be novel shower" AS usual, 1t
was Polly" who thought and planned
1t all and I am merely telling you
what she told me will take place in
the home a week from tomorrow
where the small daughter lives.
To make the day after Labor day
more bearable to this child, who is
fond of knowledge. but not fond Of
school, the members of her family and
a few intimate friends who know and
love the wee maid have planned a
school shower" Here are some of
the gifts to be presented in all sorts Of
unusual ways. A very pretty little
alarm clock is to be slipped into her
room after she goes to sleep on La
Dor day night, set at $50. This Is
shower number one and is to be &C.
oompanied by funny note, saying how
the clock wishes to be a helper and
must be wound up every night in or
der to start her right each morning.
Then at the breakfast table she will
find new utility box containing all
sorts of necessaries in way Of rubber
bands, erasers and delightful surprise
pencils which come in all sorts of fas-
cinating shapes-anything in shape of
a spade, a wee gun or pistol may
turn out to be a pencil. On the back
of her chair will be new book straps,
also a bag for her books marked with
her initials. A new bag for Jacks
and a cunning little watering pot
which will turn out to be an ink bot
tie, will be found among the par
cells. Now that sewing is taught
Polly" said she had found just the
right kind of bag with basket bot
tom which contained all the necessary
sewing accessories done in the sweet
Indian grass and that was to be her
contribution.
Now I certainly have told you
| enough SO that each mother may en-
large or curtail the Ideas according
\ 10 her needs. but all Of you who have
small daughters or sons may plan
some sort Of shower TO make more
festive day Of school
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-08-29

Do not carry silver toilet articles,
but use celluloid, as 1t is light, and
weight is great factor when packing
either bag or trunk. There should
be a case for soap, tooth brush and
salve boxes, and, of course, a comb
and brush, also clothes brush, button
hook and manicure things may be Sc
lected all of the same pattern and col
or. Where two or three are travelling
together it is rather better for each
one to choose distinctive color, like
pink, blue or yellow. Manicure cases
are now so small that all the imple-
ments" may be found inside the buff
err" the top lifting OFT, revealing every
thing packed in like peas in a pod
There are almost numberless articles
to be selected in leather, including
drinking cup cases, umbrella straps,
shawl straps, dress hanger cases con-
tanning either two or three forms,
clocks of all sizes, medicine cases,
needle, thread and thimble cases and
the most stunning work bags, lined
with silk.
A folding umbrella is indispensable,
and it will fit in even small suit
case not much larger than man car
ries his cigars in, and l suppose a
cigarette case would not be amiss, for
so many are doing it, now. Doing
what?' l hear the chaperon ask, and
calmly say, Smoking" After all,
1t is only matter of custom and en-
vironment, for lately returned trav-
eler from South America who return
ed by way Of England, says he saw
more women smoking than not.
An individual mess" set will not
come amiss, containing folding
spoon, knife and fork, and there are
some new cases for lavender salts
that have a silver top. There are sew
eral sizes Small TASKS and therlnnH
e=ssses- s.ss.s ''f' 4 ''tSl's ~
gifts. also the cases filled with Tow
der leaves, and in the more expensive
articles WIN be found the binoculars
which add much to both ocean and
mountain travel. A pocket fiashlight
costing only dollar is not to be de
spised, for one never can tell when
it may be comfort, and it is well
to be prepared for any emergency.
MADAME. MERRI.
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-08-29
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
BAR AGAINST Love
Protested Note Makes "Blue
Monday" but Eventually There
Was Glad Ending.
BY GEORGE ELMER COBB.

II was blue Monday" for Max viii.
Der. with a vengeance! 1t was after a
bright, blissful Sunday, for had he not
seen Leila Marsh and passed with her
one of the most delightful evenings
Of his life? Not that affairs were set
tied in that quarter, but he could not
forget the bright eyes and radiant
cheeks that had greeted him, nor the
parting moment under the waving
cherry blossoms, with the white moon
light drifting down upon that rare
head of FURNISHED gold.
Then, too, up to the hour of the
opening of the bank, Max had felt
something more than cheerful and
happy. He was thirteen hundred dol
lars to the good, had permanent po-
sition, enjoyed the confidence Of the
Abank officers, and was led to look to a
cashiership in the near future.
And then the reaction the formal
call to the Office of the stern and dig
nified president, who waved him to a
seat and tossed a note across the
glass-topped table with the single
word:
Protested"
Max turned little pale as he
scanned the bit of paper. 1t was note
ninety days old, signed by Simon
Marsh and Endorsed by himself,
amount $1,000, and pinned to 1t was
the notation Of fifteen dollars interest
overdue, and one-fifth of that amount
for protest fees. He was considerably
perturbed, but looked up steadily with
the question:
ut could not be renewed?"
Scarcely" sententiously remarked
the president, his declaration fixed and
.somber as the utterance of fate.
Il will pay 1t, them" said Max, who
quietly drew out his check book, cal
culated the gross and passed over
the earnings and savings Of two years.
All this was done quietly and strict
ly according to bank ethics. but even
when Max had turned to leave the
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-08-29

This last week of our summer play
time is filled with all sorts of pleasant
farewell parties, not the least of which
is the "sunbonnet and straw hat" af-
fair arranged by seaside hostess
The girls are asked to wear wash
frocks, and the men outing suits;
when they arrive. dainty sunbonnets
of pink, blue and white will be pre-
scented to the girls and large straw
hats to the men, with bands of pink,
blue and white. Each man is to find
a girl with the bonnet to match his
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-08-29

room he could feel those probing, re-
buking eyes of his superior fixed upon
him.
Hence BLUE Monday" hence at the
noon hour Max disregarded lunch and
visited the dingy room where the man
he had befriended lived. He found ST.
mon Marsh bending over a worn
satchel, trying to close its top over a
bulk beyond its capacity.
Sorry you came" he observed,
Strengthening up, but looking embar-
raised and guilty. Il was just going
after that thousand dollars 1 owe the
bank"
you owe it to me now" advised
Max, with a nervous laugh.
"Eh-how's that?"
Well, I deceived you. When you
wanted that money, and wanted 1t so
bad, and seemed to have such glitter
ing prospects, hated to refuse YOU.
/ submitted your application to the di-
rectors, together with your security
a deed for that ten acres Of mining
land out in the Black Hills. They
laughed at it. II knew you, and be-
sides"
You needn't tell it," almost shout.
ed the old man. you did that for nef
And it's leaked out. And my niece
knew it first
Your niece-Leila?" repeated Max
stupefied.
Just that. She was here an hour
ago, crying. She twitted mo for taking
Z your last dollar. Say, did l know it?
An honest, well meaning man, hadn't
faith in my little mining claim and 3
right to believe that tho bank saw il
my way? Say, feel it hard--you put
the loan through for me and risked
your own money! IL"
The old man sat down on his satchel
and dashed the tears from his eyes
Max was really touched.
'T've ruined you, | see that went
on Marsh quite brokenly II see 1t all
It was Leila l was thinking of. Say
feel meant"
Don't go worrying" said Max
greatly moved at the old mans genr
me misery. "You meant we'll. AS &c
Leila, l am very, very sorry that she
mas learned Of this"
THAT is the hardest part of 1t,
Kaourned Marsh. Now, then, I'm
going to leave here. After that money
There's one thing I can do-give W
my foolish dream of raising a million
70 exploit my mine and go back to the
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-08-29

old grub basis. It's slow, but sure.
Just hold that note. I'm going to make
good"
Max shook his head obviously as he
left the old man. He was gloomy all
day. In fact, his spirits became SO de-
pressed towards evening that he felt
he must get sympathy. at least distrac-
ton of mind somewhere. So he went
to see Leila.
She was formal, chilling. He spent
an awkward hour trying to keep up
casual conversation. Then he grew
fairly desperate. He had lost his
money--it looked as if he had lost his
love, as well.
There is something I must say"
he spoke in strained. tremulous tone
as he stood at the door in parting. ut
is on my heart and will not allow me
to rest. Miss Marsh, Leila. love-"
The solemn dignity of her uplifted
hand checked him.
"Not-now," she said simply There
is debt to pay, Mr.. WILDER. Good
evening"
And about a week later Max knew
that Leila had done two things
opened savings bank account and in
sured her life. He might admire her
high consistency to principle, but this
| set barrier against love made him
wretched
They met at church, at some local
social events after that, but always a
distance between them. 1t nearly
broke the heart of Max to see a
marked economy in dress on the part
of Leila. She was an orphan and
worked as stenographer for the city
courts. Her pay was not large.
Saving, skimping, suffering to pay
meme, who would give her my llfel"
reflected Max, distractedly
There came into the bank one day
a bronzed, bearded man, with a ragged
canvas satchel bearing traces of long
and difficult travel. He placed it
across the counter, opened it and took
out small wooden box.
From the mint" he said in curl
Gus, hoarse voice.
The clerks watched him with some
interest. They had never before seen
those little oblong yellow bricks
stamped. ~. S. NJ, $110," ~. S. M.
S112," "U. S. M, STA"
The stranger placed ten Of them tc
one side with a single question:
Where is Mr.. Max Wilber?"
And this is what Max saw when he
came. out from the directors room.
81 promised you," said Simon Marsh
extending a hand hard as piece Of
gristle. Just a pan OF water and
dip into the old chute tailings. It's 6
sure ten dollars day and I'm goine
back to tho Hills to repeat the opera
ton as soon as see my niece"
Max WILDER saw his uncouth visitor
as far as the door. He whispered intt
his ear:
Speak one word for me-"
And this was the line he received
from the grim old prospector few
hours later
"Debt Cancelled Claim your own
Leila secs thalight Bless you both
Honly a little sorrowing, a little pa
tiencs,r spoke Max that evening, Leili
by his side, once again amid the lur'
OF the vhite moonlight, and this glat
ending"
But how much love, too. through al
the cruel ordeal" whispered his prom
Used bride, tenderly
Copyright, 1913, by w. G. chapman)
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-08-29

Let me write the songs of ma
tion," said the ready made philoso-
pher, "and l care not who makes the
laws
81 won't go quite so far as that"
replied Senator Sorghum; but let me
write the amendments and | care not
who draws up the bills"
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-08-29

A dark piazza may be much relieved
by the use of willow chairs in their
natural state. with cushions of bright
crimson. The bright red cushion in
the white or green enameled chair is
also very inviting and cheering.
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-08-29

Inquisitive Friend-Don't you find
that your wife is very subject to
moods?
Enpeck-No; she has only one mood,
the imperative. and I'm the one that's
subject to thatI-Judge.
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-08-29

"Has your friend Scriblets an easy
flowing style?"
mot so much as formerly. He's
using a fountain pen now"
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-08-29

Little Willie-Say, will a Welsh
rabbit bite?
Little Babby-No,, not unless you eat
it-Philadelphia Record.
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-08-29

Mrs. Knicker-Are you going to take
a course in business college?
Mrs. Bocker-Yes; want to find out
how to get more money out of Jack
Judge.
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-08-29

How was the picnic?"
"a great success. More people came
near getting drowned than on any 9TH
er similar occasion ever heard Off,
Birmingham Age-Herald.
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-08-29

Try Hicks CAPUDINE. It's iiquid-pless.
ant to take-eifects acknowledgement to prevent
Sick Headaches and Nervous Headaches also.
Your money back IL not satisfied. 10c., 25c. and
Soc. at medicine stores. Adv.
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-08-29

Isn't it queer how many of your
friends are broke when you want to
borrow a few dollars?
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-08-29

"The physician" says Brown. SIS
the man who tells you that you need
change. and then takes all you have"
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-08-29

Nothing is humber than ambition
when it is about to climb.-Anony-
nous.
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-08-29

CONSTIPATED? Why suffer with constipa-
ton when you can GET RELIEF IN YOUR
HOME without drugs with my drugless treat
ment? Send soc NOW, today; fully prepaid.
X. Y. Tucker, BOX 1873, Petersburg. Virginia.
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-08-29

CHARMING soft
inviby.
~ cluster black apples
fashionable
all the millinery models and
admitted that those
are he
black white
had an of schemes
will
Correspondence
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-08-29
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-15
SERIOUS OUTBREAK
IN SOUTH AT RIGA
British and Indian Governments
Concerned Over Recent
Occurrences.

London. December 14-Thc Britisi,
anu !nnlah governments are seriously
CoMcsf hen over recent occurrences in
Iouth Africa arising out OF what the
East Indians consider discriminatory
Legislation against them. An effort is
being made to minimize the scriousuoss
or the situation, which was accom-
panied by n general strike OF thou
sands OF East Indians in Natal. and
riots IN which several were killed. The
governments Influence has been sur
hcient TO induce the newspapers OF the
government to print only favorable
news and comments, while careful In
spection IS made Of all news III regard
70 the disturbances in South Africa be
lore Its appearance in the Indian pa
perS.
viscount HardnEc, Viceroy Of India
mas tried 10 pour oil on troubled watera
BY expressing his sympathy with The
Fast Indians in South Africa. and ask
ing Tor a thorough Investigation BY
the imperial authorities. and tho Mar
gus OF Crewe. Secretary OF State for
INDIA. Likewise has expressed himself
In favor OF investigation.
Al! this, however. has not had much
effort on the Indians. or At any rate
on those living in tho British Isles
the are thoroughly aroused. ana are
fe!lo subjects in all the British do
minicns
The difficulties OF the imperial gov
ernmcnt are twofold. Il is pointed out
that ii cannot dictate TO the domin-
IONS what immigrants they shall admit
without arousing. particularly in South
Africa. 2 storm that might lead to q
demand for separation from the empire
ana in India ii is realized that ii would
not take much 10 fan the flame into
a rebellion that would tax the re
sources OF the empire to put down i
rebellion in India would be Il serious
matter under any circumstances but
there is the added difficulty now that
iiindus and Mohammcd.,n arc united
IN demanding what they consider jus
ucc 10 Indian subjects and have been
holding joint meetings Of protest and
making Joint representations 20 the
Indian Office.
The news that Canada. at tho insu-
CATION OF British Columbia. has been
negotiating with the imperial authori-
Ties with Il view to further legislation
10 restrict Immigration Of Indians TO
the Pacific province. also has. caused
alarm among those who know tho So
robustness of the situation.
Tho Anglo. Japanese alliance, too. is
proving thorn i'm the side of the
british empire, now that tho various
dominions are attracting Immigrants
from all parts OF the world. Australia.
New Zealand and the Western PROV
inccs of Canada have declared for
a white mans country and their
laws aim at the exclusion OF all Ori-
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TO IR Owe CONTROL
OF DIABETES

ON Monday. MAY g. 1912. san Francisco
dailies published this offer.
To show that Codciu. containing opium
which locks up sccretious. commonly used in
Diabetes Is wrong. and that FultVn's pln-
heuc Compound. which contains no opium
or Scdhiives. Is right. We will say that IL
four physicians of good standing in this CITY
VIII send us Diabetic between MY and
seventy wears OF age, strong enough TO call
at our Office. showing high specific gravity,
thirst and a large quantity OF sugar, We
VIII with this mild infusion In help the
liver oNidzc tho sugars and starchcs at
tempt TO return him In sixty days with half
Of tho SUGAR eliminated. with thirst and
symptoms largely reduced and on the road
I" recovery. IL wo fail We viii publish the
fact. rms offer is not in the nature oC Z.
contest. but To demonstrate that Iifc can no
prolonged or rccoNeties had IN many eases
or Diabetes now dying under codcin"
II you have Diabetes and arc OF middle
ago or over do YOU not u 10 Yourself
and family to try Fuitons DIabetic Com
pound before giving up.
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GKiIZARD WILL RESIGN.
Feels THAT People or Memphis HIVE
Not Supported Him.

l7pt'lstl 10 ne Times Dispatch.
br!stol Va, December l4-Ncrnou
l. GriZ%ard. vino IA year ago resigned
- state Secretary of the Young Mems
Christian Association in Tennessee To
take up the secretaryship OF the Mem
pms association, now announces his
purpose 10 resign the Memphis sccrc-
thrHShIp. announcing as his reason
failure on the part OF the people of
Memphis 10 give the work the reuuir-
ed hnanci3l support To make it prop
crlN effective. lie expects to uuit tho
memphis work early in January
Seer tary Girizzard is well known
throughout the South as q Y. NJ g. A.
man. He was formerly in tho work
IN Richmond. and came from that citv
TO bristol whore lac had charge Of
the work for several years. conduct.
ing ~" campaign that resulted in a
new building at a cost OF SIS 0n0
y rom mere he went 10 Nashville, TO
ne assistant secretary Of the Nashville
aSsociaunn and when State Secretary
hterS McGill resigned tho state 500
retarNship Of the association To take
charge OF the work OF the Nashvill.
association. Mr. Grizzard succeeded
his as State SccrctarV