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Middletown transcript., 1916-06-10
THE DUPONT BOULEVARD

THE DUPONT BOULEVARD
THE Scribe has seen that Sussex
L County miracle-the 7. Coleman
Dupont Boulevard running from
Georgetown to the ''Mason and Dixon
iine.,'
Mr.. DuPont's building of that superb
object lesson in Good Roads, is
nothing less than downright philan-
throphy-an act of pure benefcence
Too few persons understand how in
timately bound together are Production
and Transportation, and that today the
one is a necessity to the other. nfact,
it is no exaggeration to say that Trans
portation is of equal Importance with
Production, certainly in our civilized
society in the year 1916. For what
avails it to the greater member that an
abundance is produced if they, for want
of proper transportation facilities are
Tantalus-like deprived of its enjoyment?
Today, more than ever before, ade-
quate transportation facilities and
among these, good modern roads are
foremost examples-are a necessity to
the whole country. Improved trans
portation, by water, railroad or public
highways, is of the highest Importance
means cheaper and better living and
in every way brings betterment and
progress to the country
In proof of this, illustrations drawn
from the history of our land, are abun-
dant Thus, the opening in 1925 of the
Erie Canal, uniting Lake Erie and the
Hudson River, changed at once the
business condition of half the United
States.
Before its building, it cost $12O. ton
to transport goods from Albany to
Buffalo. After its opening. it cost only
$41 ton
Again. Every schoolboy knows how
the building Of the transcontinental
railways developed the West, and i'm
mes surably added to the national pros
perity and wealth.
So, also, will untold benefits come to
Sussex county, if its citizens, profhng
from the fine example offered them by
this DUPONT Boulevard, shall begin a
system of good, modern roads to replace
their present impossible ones.
Even family to appreciate what the
new DUPONT Boulevard will mean to the
farms through which it passes, the
reader should have been in the party
who with the Scribe in an auto passed
over many miles of these indescribable
country roads in Sussex. Stretches of
swamps and sand, and when these be-
came quite impossible, corduroy roads
that almost Jared the travellers bones
into his boots and wrenched his vehicle
into pieces.
These old Sussex swamps and sand
roads, are so bad that it is commonly
impossible for even half loaded farm
wagon to be drawn over them. They
are handicap to every industry and to
all advancement.
AS compared with all this, the marvel
of that 20 miles of smooth, level DUPONT
Boulevard is an improvement so vast
that one may truthfully say it lifts in
day that Sussex County neighborhood
thru which it passes out of the 18th,
plump into the 2Oth century.
To teach men thus the better way
by an inspiring concrete example to
s.Iure them on to self-improvement in
his highly important matter of Good
Roads, is the wisest sort of philan-
thropy, and some day, we hope, Della
wareans, not only in Sussex, but else
where, viii awake to an emulous ap-
probation of it that will gridirOn ths
whole state with like blessed BOuleYard4
Z
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Words are important, after all. A
well-known poet has recently achieved
ridiculous anticlimax to a tragic
poem by saying that his heroine sui.
cided."
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There is nothing more tiresome thar
to hear an inland landlubber who ha
never smelled salt water trying
explain what's the matter with tn
American navv
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A cynic is a person who Jumps
quickly to the conclusion that after
all the centuries the world is fuller o,
fools than ever, and the whole con
tinent of Europe stands up to swear
he is right about it.
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EasX for Her.

Patience-"Has she a thinking part
in the new play?" Patrice- my,
no; she doesn't have to think at all.
She has a speaking part. t."-YOnkers
Statesman.
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Club women announce they will start
a fight against present dress styles.
In the meantime, though, they'll prob
ably keep right on wearing whatever
Is fashionable.
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ReeIne for Popularity.

All summed up, the little maxim,
BE nice to people and they will be
nice to you," about covers the whole
subject of popularity.
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rhinkInn Nnt Necessary.

The average wife doesn't have to
think very hard when she is telling her
husband what she thinks of him.-Cin'
cinnati Inquirer.
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To the charge that they are not TT
for self-government the FIlipinos may
retort that neither is the rest Of the
se.called hciyiiized" world.
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American Cedar for Lead Pencils.
Two billions of lead pencils are
made each year. Half Of them are
made OF American cedar.
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Daily Thnmnht.

Instead Of gem or even a flower,
cast the gift Of a lovely thought into
the heart Of q friend.-GeOrge Mao
Donald.
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r Asst week the following bit OF poilu-
l. cal guessing was crowoeu OUT Vi
-. al;4or;o1 oolT1nnS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-14
French AerOs Raid German
Base Town Near Verdur

London. March 49, Numerous a.
duels about Verdun and all along the
West front are reported N to-day s
statements from Paris and Berlin. Tn.
destruction Of three German machines
is claimed in the French communica-
ton:
To-day our aviators displayed re
markable activity in the whole NerdIn
region. A squadron composed OF SIX
aeroplanes dropped 1870 shells on the
strategicaily important station al
Br!eulles. north of Nerdun. > large
number Of engagements were fought j.
which we had an incontestable adyan-
tage.
"In the course OF these comba's
three German aeroplanes were brought
down, one OF them in our lines and the
two others inside the first German
lines. Other aeroplanes we're observed
in the act Of falling. but their des;ruc-
ton has not been established.
During the course OF night iig,
a group OF French aviators threw down
thirty shells OF large calibre at the
railroad station OF Contains. Flame
we're seen breaking out az five difcre7 Z
points. In spite OF violent cannona' e
all the French aeroplanes succeeded
in getting back without suffering dar-
ace"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-14
MEXICAN NEWS
BOOSTS STOCKS
Railroad and Industrial Shares
Respond TO Developments.

Definite announcement that the
United States government would per-
nit Carranza to cross the American
border to capture bandits was greeted
in Wall Street yesterday with an out
burst Of bullish enthusiasm not
equalled for weeks. IL was generally
agreed that this concession had re-
moved the possibility Of serious compi-
cations over our troops entering Mex
leo in pursuit Of Villa and his bandits.
The greatest activity was displayed
in the war stocks. the buying being
helped by reports OF new orders from
the home government as we'll as from
abroad. While the gains during most
Of the DAY were in these Industrial
specialties. the whole list improved IN
the late trading. including the rail
roads and the coppers. The remittance
OF the public into the market was
shown by total transactions Of 100000
shares. a turnover which has been ex-
ceeded only three times before this
year.
Among the war stocks which scored
big advances we're Crucible Steel. with
over : points; Baldwin Locomotive.
with more than points. and American
Locomotive 8. Bethlehem Steel made
a new high record for the year, closing
at 5242.. L. s. Steel common rose
nearly . points. 10 85i1.
General Funston's expedition into
Mexico. it is expected, will benefit the
Southwestern railroads. despite the
fact that they will be greatly handi-
capped By lack Of adequate equipment.
This shortage railroad men attribute
more or less to the shortsighted policy
% the state public service commissions
in refusing TO approve new financing
plans which would have placed the
roads in a position TO meet Just such
an emergency as has now arisen.
The Southwestern lines, which may
be expected 20 obtain the bulk OF the
governments business in the transpor-
tatiou Of troops and supplies. viii make
concessions In rates on this traffic. the
concessions being based on the extent
OF land grants. The large majority Of
the Southwestern roads are land gran
roads" and, under contracts with the
government, will make concessions IN
rates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-14
SHUTS VICTOR
in EAST AFRICA
Ex-Boer General Routs
Germans After Stubborn
" Contested Battle.

London. March l3.-British forces
under Lieutenant General SHUTS, re-
Gently appointed to the East African
command. have had a spirited engage
ment with the Germans intrenched IN
the Kitovo Hills west Of Taveta. POSI-
tions we're taken and retaken several
times. and finally the Germans were
driven back.
General SHUTS. under date Of March
y. telegraphs the War Office a BRIEF
description OF the action, the substance
Of which was given out tonight as fol-
lows: AN action which was COM
menced on the morning OF March II
against German prepared positions on
Kitovo Hills German East Africa, 10
the westward of Taveta. resulted IN the
most obstinate struggle, continuing IN
Ill midnight. with varying fortunes.
"The most formidable obstace was
presented By densely wooded and steep
hills held by a strong force + the
enemy. In the course OF the engage
ment portions Of this position were
taken and retaken several times. \
final bayonet attack between o'clock
and midnight by two columns % South
African infantry secured hold, which
enabled them to maintain the position
until reinforced the following morn
ing. when il vas seen that the German
and native troops were retreatlng tow
ard Kahe. 20 the southwestward.
while the engagement at Kitovo wss
proceeding, one Of General SHUTS
mounted brigsdes was engaged in
clearing the enemy's forces from the
foothills. TO the northeast Of kilimsn-
faro. These had been cut of from their
main body by rapid British edvante
on March 8, 9 and 10. Movements are
I'm progress TO bar the retreat OF thes',
isolated in a forest, 10 the westward.
simultaneously with these actions, =
strong column under General S'ewarS
coming from the direction Of Longldo'
appeared on the Arusha-Moshi road IN
he rear Of the German concentration.
The enemy consequently is retreating
southwark toward the Usambara Rail
road. The pursuit is being continued
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-14
WILSON EAGER
TO AVOID WAR
President Tells Scandinavians
Nothing Is Nearer His Heart.

Washington, March 49,. President
Wilson told a delegation Of Scand-
navisns to-day that nothing was nea~er
his heart than keeping the United
States out Of war. He was assured BY
leaders Of the delegation that his ef-
forts in behalf OF peace had been
strongly approved throughout the coun-
try In reply the President said.
This IS a particularly courteous and
gracious thing for you to do come
70 see me and bring me this cheering
message Of approval and support.
can assure you that nothing is nearer
my heart than keeping this country out
OF war and doing anything that the
United States can do TO show its pref
erence for peace and for justice and
for the things that make it impossible
that nations should fight one another
real Understandings and friendships
and fair dealing.
You may rest assured that il cheers
me very much that you should come
and utter this word OF encouragement
The Scandinavians came in the in
terests Of movement to erect monu-
ment in honor Of Captain John Erics
son. inventor of the monitor type Of
warship.
s. Adolf Eckberg. chairman of the
delegation. told the President he de
sired 10 cypress the loyalty OF tho dele
cation and their admiration "for the
able manner in which you have handled
the difficult problem that confronts the
nation to-day"
I'VE indorse your efforts to protect
the American citizens on the Mexican
border" Mr. Eckberg continued. I'VE
pray that God may give you strength
and wisdom that under your leadership
our beloved nation may be spared the
horror of war and may be able 10 in
fuence and lead the belligerent nations
back 10 justice, righteousness and
peace
Representative Fitzgerald's bill TO Ap-
propriate 100000 for the erection here
of such a memorial was urged before
the House Library Committee to-day
by large delegation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-14
Two Sailors at First
Thought 1t Stake Nov
ing Through Water.
LINER TORPEDOED
HALF-HOUR EARLIER
Seven Young Americans on Bark
Making First Voyage ITO
See World"

Havre. March ia majority Of the
crew OF the Siius declared to-day that
the bark had been torpedoed without
warning By 2 submarine and that the
vessel was unarmed. Two Of the sailo-s
saw what they called a stake moving
through the water and which they
think might have been the periscope
of a submarine.
The French steamer Louisiana ard
the Silius were within hundred yards
Of each other. The Siius was sent to
the bottom half an hour after the liner
had gone down.
or the seventeen members Of the
crew Of the Silius seven were Ameri-
can youths. novices who were making
their first voyage. They said they
sicned because they wanted 70 see
little Of the world"
Charles Cunliffe. eighteen years ola,
Of Atlantic City, explained that the
bark had been bufeted by tempests for
thirtv-one days before the French coast
was sighted. The ship was carried Tor
nine DAYS out Of her course, and the
crew had been so overwOrked that they
were looking forward to reaching port
TO rest and had quit worrying about
seeing the world.
So tired were the men that they were
not awakened by the explosion VIII zen
sank the Louisiana. close by them, With
the exception Of John Hartmann. OF
Philadelphia. who was on deck, and had
his leg broken by a splinter OF wood.
The violent shock of the explosion
which sank their own vessel tumbled the
men out Of their hammocks, and then
the water poured into the Silius so
randy that the crew had time only 10
save themselves and no chance 10 thlnk
of their effects. The explosion was a
very strong one, crushing in the snip.
Spliuters OF wood and other debris flew
I'm all directions. In three minutes al
ter the detonation all the men were IN
the water and the Silius had sunk. -.
A French torpedo boat rescued all
the men except the captain, VINO was
Norwegian. and a Dane and another
Norwegian. who were drowned. ne
men we're I'm the water twenty minutes
Those drowned we're lost while trying
10 launch a boat.
John William Nongalen, henry Moha
han and Daniel Novak are returning 70
the United States on the British steam
or Taxandrier. due to arrive IN Ne"
York about April !.
Paris. March -. The first eothceer o.
the Norwegian bark Silius. which was
sunk at Hayre. is quoted by The Paris
Herald" as expressing the opinion that
the vessel may have been struck by
bomb from an seroplane, instead OF
by torpedo.
The first officer was on watch at the
time. and heard a noise which, nc
thought was made by an aeeroplane
although he could see none. Then there
came a terrific explosion at about the
middle Of the ship on the port side. a
huge wave swept over the vessel
drenching the men 10 the SKIN;
The crew got into boats with great
difficulty and cleared the Silius just as
a mast fell.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-14
REACHES RAISED CAR
TO FIND HIS SON DEAD
Hoolahan Takes Child from
Patrolman Who Pulled Him Out.

William Hoolahan, walking toward
his home. at PSI Hudson street, La:
night. saw a crowd gathered about a
stalled southbound Eighth Avenue sur
face car az Broome and Hudson streets
He pusned mis- way through just IN
time 70 see the wrecking crew fall back
after having raised the car and 8 pa
trolman lift something out.
Hoolahan ran over and snatehed the
burden from the patrolman's arms. II was
his Aye-yoar-old son John. The child
was running across the street when the
car. in charge Of Motormsn Harry Hope
and Conductor Thomas hebreen, struck
MIN and carried him beneath the for
ward truck. The father held his son
until DR.. Mahoney from 81. Vincent s
Hospital arrived and pronounced the
boy dead
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-14
BRITAIN ASKED
p0RTUGAL'S AID
Entered War, Minister Says, Be-
cause of Duty as Ally.

Washington. March 10. Portugal en-
tered the war, the Portuguese Legation
announced to-day because Great Brit
ain requested her her 10 do so. in fulfill
ment Of treaty obligations dating back
TO 1873. Portugal did not enter the war
before. the Portuguese Minister an
nounced. because Great Britain had not
called on her 70 DO so.
A statement outlining Portuga's po-
sition. issued by Viscount De Alte. the
Portuguese Minister. reads as follows:
Portugal is drawn into the war as a
result OF her long-standing alliance
with England. an alliance that has
withstood unbroken the strain OF 900
years.
The first treaty OF alliance between
the TWO countries was concluded June
rs. 1873. by Ferdinand Of Portugal and
Edward III Of England. Subsequent
treaties have affirmed the alliance ana
defined its scope. Il rests on a secure
and permanent foundation. The foreign
policies and the interests OF the coun-
tries have almost invariably proved 10
be Identical and the ideals Of their
people have never clashed.
The dawn Of the eighteenth century
17C31 found the soldiers OF Portugal
and those OF England lighting side by
side in the war of the Spanish succe--
sion. At the beginning o. the nineteenth
century Portuguese and British bled 10
gether on the battleields OF the PENN
sula in the tremendous struggles
brought about By the Napoleonlc in'a-
sions Of Portugal.
at would seem as II the opening years
Of the century must see for the third
time the two allied nations engaged
side By side in the bitter arbitrament
Of war.
Like Belgium. Portugal desires moth
ing that belongs 20 any other nation.
She has nothing 10 gain and much 70
lose in the present conflict. But she IS
ready. notwithstanding. TO aid England
10 the full extent Of her resources
whether great or small because the
treaties in force compel her 20 do so
and because her people firmly believe
that international good faith. as evil
denced BY the fulhlment Of treaty ooli-
cations. which Is the principle TOR
which Great Britain Is lighting, pro-
vides the only basis on which inter-
course between civilized nations can
securely stand.
Portugal is not prepared 20 sub
scribe to the doctrine engendered
militarism. that good faith must be
made subscrvIent 20 eNpcdiency and
that the interests of one nation may
lcgitimatclv tc fostered az the expense
of the rights OF others whenever backed
by sufficient force.
"It j.. moreover. impossible 70 gain
...f |rr b.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-14
IOIN TO DEFEND
ALL SCANDINAVIA
Ministers of Three COun-
tries in Accord on
Future Course.

Copenhagen, March BIT now seems
fairly settled that the recent confer
ence OF Scandinavian ministers OF
state was called not because Of any
pending situation affecting Scandi-
navis as a whole, but anticipatory OF
problems expected TO arise in the near
future. IL was considered desirable.
especially By Sweden, that the outlook
be discussed and the agreement be
renewed for joint action on questions
affecting the three countries alike.
This does not necessarily mean that
these nations will take up jointly any
dispute of single country, but that
they will be sure to act vigorously to-
gether where the principle involved
applies 20 all
No immediate action is expected a.
the result of the conference, a. neither
Denmark nor Norway il excited or
alarmed because of the British exam
ination of parcels post and relations
are not regarded as seriously impaired.
The ministers who attended the con
ference, however, made no attempt to
disguise the grave apprehension of all
of the scandinavian countries concern
ing the future. There was wholesale
agreement that It was necessary 10
have complete and thorough under
standing OF the situation and a cor.
tinued effort TO place the neutrality OF
Scandinavia on such a high plane that
it would be bound TO be recognized as
impartial by the belligerent countries.
In this respect the ministers were IN
complete accord.
The coming spring and summer arc
regarded as crucial 20 the northern
countries because Of the possible naval
activities in the Baltic Sea and the at
tempts By both sides 20 give effect 10
their respective blockades. Scandinavia
depends upon export and import trade,
and its stoppage would cause genuine
disaster.
As the situation develops during the
spring there probably will be other
Many Who are well in
formed believe that, should the worst
fears be realized, America might be
asked to use her good Offices ss the
greatest neutral power IN favor OF
smaller states. although such action IS
not contemplated at present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-14
POLICE IN LONG AUTO CHASE
Follow for Mile and Half, Then Lose,
Car that Hit Man.

At , o'clock this morning limou-ine
going north on Seventh Avenue st-u,k
Herman Sch-.der. OF 52i Brook I've
nue.. The Bronx. threw him in the ar.
and left him on the pavement with q
fractured skull. This was az tho coz
ner Of l2jth Street.
Having heard the crash Of glass IN
the limousine. but failing 20 stop q e
ear. Patrolman Dollard commandeered
a ,axicab and gave chase. Over a wind
ing course, which passed twice through
Fifth Avenue. the taxi kept the Big
limousine IN sight for a mile aad a
half. but lost the trail ~ liSth street.
Dolard said that tho cars numbc-
was el.si4 New York. This mechir"
is owned by Sidney Forsch. Of 81 West
Eighty-sixth Street There were two
men in the car.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-14
2 LINERS BEAR TONS
OF ALLIES MUNITIONS
Cymric and Lapland, Now at
Sea. Have Heavy Cargoes.

Several thousand more tons Of Amer
lean munitions will be available for
the Allies II two White Star liners
sailing within the last three day,
reach Liverpool safely. The Lapland
left on Saturday and the Cymric yes
,erday. both with capacity cargoess, IN
accordance with p recent order from
the British government requiring
White Star boats to give exclusive
preference 10 munitions.
Passenger accommodations on ships
Of this line were cancelled for the
present month. and two large liners
the Cedric and the Cel,lc-were lately
released 70 the line By the Admiralty
10 increase the freight carrying ca
pacity.
Shells. rifles. reviewers, bayonets and
barbed wire we're some Of the articles
listed on the manifests of the last two
ships 20 leave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-14
BURNING SHIP SUNK AT DOCK
Explosions Start Second Fire on the
Natatua and hill Captain.

St John. n b.. March l3.-The Brit
igh steamer Ma.-.us, after being on
fire for more than twenty-four hours,
was sunk az her dock to-day soon after
r series OF explosions. which killed
her commander and designer. Captain
L r. Gillian. The body Of Captain
Gillian was recovered. T. is expected
the hull Of the vessel will be raised
and refitted The cargo. which was dcs-
tined for New Zealand. was probably
destroyed.
Fire was discovered in the fore hold
carly Yesterday while the Matatua Vas
in the stream ready 20 sail. She WAS
towcd back 10 her dock. where three
tugs and the local department appar-
entity suhdued the flames. Several
hours later. however, there were sew
eral explosions. thought 20 have been
caused By heated calcium carbide Cap
tain Gillian was in his statcroom and
his escape was cut of
The second fire which followed the
explosions burned so hercely that the
sea cocks OF the vessel were opened
and she was allowed TO sink.