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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-13

More than 200, ooo, ooo. 900 board feet of
lumber are estimated to be
in the $4,000 squares miles Of
public forests in the Philippines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-13

2e,/1e0 for the poorer eye. provided that
no organic disease exists In either eye.
'Hearing-To determine the Acuity
Of hearing. place the applicant facing
feet distant and direct him to repeat
promptly the words spoken by the
assistant. # he cannot hear the words
at twenty feet. the assistant should
voice. until the words are repeated cer-
rectly. Examine each ear separately,
closing the ether ear by pressing the
tragus firmly against the meatus. The
normal, faces in the same direction as
the candidate and closes one Of his own
ears in the same way as q control. The
assistant should use low converse
n tdene . .asse n ta amne 3 snd
should use numerals. names Of places
or other words or sentences until the
condition Of the applicants hearing is
evident. The. aeuity Of hearing is ex-
which is the distance in feet at which
the words ara heard by the candidate
and the denominator the distance in
feet at which the words are heard by
the normal ear; thus 1890 records
ing. etc. If any doubt should exist as
to the truthfulness of the answers
given. watch should be used, care
being taken that the individual does
uOL hHOW tn0 QlbI0HCe from IU0 eur dL
which II IL being held. The watch
used should be one whose ticking
strength has been tested by trial on
normal ear. Tho hearing with both
ears open should not be below 1890"
Cause for Rejection.
The regulations then specify the de-
fects which are sufficient cause for re-
lection. saying that
"Any of the physical deficiencies
mentioned above must be present in
such degree as to clearly and unmis-
takably disqualify the man for mill
tary service before he can be found to
be physically deficient and not physic-
ally qualified for military service.
Temporary effects Of acute disease
or of an injury are not to be regarded
as justifying a finding that the person
SO affected Is physically deficient and
not physically qualified for military
service, but may be regarded as justi-
flying a reasonable delay in completing
the physical examination in order that
an opportunity for recovery may be af-
forded.
Upon the recommendation of the
provost marshal general medical OFF,
GERS will be directed. from time to time,
to visit local boards for the purpose of
observing the manner in which phys
ical examinations are being conducted
and conclusions based thereon. Such
medical officers will be authorized to
re-examine men whom the local boards
have found to be physically deficient
and not physically qualified for mill
tary service, and will be required to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-13
Chest measurement.
Height
Variations Permitted

The following uaria tons below the
standard given in the table are permis-
sible. when the applicant Is active, has
and healthy:
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-18

An extended, unanimous, active cam
paign against worthless cur dogs every
where is sadly needed, particularly in
this section. Where is your wandering
dog tonight? would be good question
for every owner to ask himself. Many
a cur that is not out singing sad songs
to the moon is away in bad company,
Sitting the throats of somebody's
sheep, living at the public's expense.
a nuisance, menace, and a evil that
should be lessened by RIGOROUS taxation
and if need be eliminated with the shot,
gun. Econom, demands that food be
not wasted on such beasts They are a
public nuisance and should be dealt
with accordingly. Sheep husbandry is
suffering by reason of dogs. In some
districts it has been made well-nigh i'm
possible or has been wholly abandoned.
We need millions more sheep. We can
do with thousands less dogs. Only the
trained utilitarian sheep dog and the
dog with some purpose in life should be
retained, and all the dogs should ba
kept free from parasites. Disease
readily and often is spread by dogs, 90
that all should be controlled, kept clean
healthy and away from young children.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-18
CAESAR RODNEY NOTES

Through the generous spirit of Sena-
tor Salisbury, who has presented three
handsome silver cups the camp will be
awarded prizes at the aquatic meet, to
be held next week at Caesar Rodney.
The meet will have several events be-
sides the three big ones, 100 yards with
25 yard handicap for smaller boys) so
yards for speed (any stroke) and so
yards on back.
The other events will be, fancy driv-
ing (tor poem), Plunge for distance,
swim under water, medley race and life
saving.
Next Monday the Camp will assist
the Middletown troops in their enter
tainment by giving a real camp fire
scene. This is the greatest feature of
the camp and is looked forward to by
every scout who enters camp. This
alone should enthuse the Middletown
people to attend and give their loyal
support to the local boys.
This week marks another very inter-
esting feature. Scout Riggs from Hon
olulu, H. l., will be with us and tell the
scouts of their teachers across the great
Pacific ocean.
Mr.. Greenhawk is very we'll acquainted
with the Scout Commissions r, James A.
Wilder, of Honolulu, and expected a
visit from him, but at this time is busy
with book which is to come out Sep
tember 18th.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-18
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT

The directors of the New, Castle
County National Bank, of Odessa, Del
aware, desiring to place on record an
expression of their sorrow for the loss
by the bank through the sudden death
of Colen Ferguson. Esq.,. and also to
record their appreciation of his high
character, have unanimously adopted
the following minute.
The Hon. Colen Ferguson has been a
director of this Bank. for over twelve
years and the Board will greatly miss
the benefit of his superior judgement
and wide business experience. He wss
one of the best known men in this
County and one of the leading residents
OF our adjoining Hundred, with large
acquaintance in all parts of the State.
He served faithfully as Register in
Chancery and as Lieutenant Governor.
His death has caused keen regret to all
who knew him. We deeply mourn his
loss and hereby extend our heartfelt
sympathy to his wife and children who
survive him.
Resolred, That copy of this minute
be sent to the family of Mr.. Ferguson
and to the local newspapers
M. N. WILLIS, !
A. P. CoRB1T, Committee.
D. w. CoRBIT, }
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-18
ODESSA

Mrs. Serick Shallcross is at Rehoboth.
Frank Tucker of Wilmington. visited
his mother on Sunday.
Miss Viola Smith visited relatives in
Wilmington last week.
Robert Heller, of Newark. visited
relatives in town this week.
Mrs. Arthur Foraker was visitor to
Wilmington one day last week.
Joseph Armstrong, of Wilmington,
was visitor in town this week.
Frank Bishop, Of Wilmington, is visit
ing his aunt, Mrs Thomas Wallace.
Miss Mary Naudain, of Middletown,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Ruth Ford.
Alvah Price and family visited Mrs.
Everett, near Middletown, on Sunday.
H. Scott and wife, of near Clayton.
visited William P. Rhein on Sunday last.
Mailly Davis, of Mt. Gretna, visited
his mother, Mrs. M. r. Davis, this week.
David Lyman, of near Cecilton, visited
his daughter, Mrs. William Craig, last
week.
Mrs. Lee Heller and Mrs. Sophia Me-
gee were visitors to Wilmington last
week.
Mrs. James A. Melvin, of Baltimore,
is visiting her mother, Mrs. Dorothy
Gilch.
o. C. Stevens and wife and Miss MAY
Enos were visitors to Newark one day
last week.
Mrs. John Mccoy and daughter, of
Fort Tally, Georgia, is the guest of
Mrs. Mccoy.
Harry Wilson and wife and Miss
Annie Moore were Wilmington visitors
on Tuesday.
Miss Lucy Appleton has returned
home from an extended visit to relatives
in Maryland.
Misses Emma and Ella Heller, of
wilmington, were guests OF Mrs. Joseph
Heller this week.
Charles John and family, Of Philadel-
phia, were guests Of Jacob Muhlberger
and family on Sunday.
Harry Knots and wife, of near Ches-
ter, have been guests of his sister, Mrs.
Emma Daniels, near town.
Mrs. w. C. Walker and daughter, Of
Wilmington, has been visiting her par
ents, Allen Sparks and wife.
Jacob Gremminger and daughter, of
Chester, and Arthur Phillips, of River
ton, NJ j., were guests of William Phil.
lips over Sunday.
Services in the NJ E. Church on Sun
day as usual Rev. H. c. Shipley will
preach both morning and evening.
Sunday School at 2 P. M. Every one is
urged to be present.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-18
DESTRUCTIVE AGENT
Join The American Red Cross And
Do Your Part.
GOOD WORK BY LOCAL BRANCH

1t took him just as he went up over
the trench parapet- took him full in his
bare and muscular throat 1t was
hardly bigger than one of those rubber
erasers timed to the end of lead pencils.
But with the driving power of high
energy powder behind it's steel-jacketed
nose, it was an altogether competent
and devilishly capable agent of destruc-
tion. He lay quite still, few yards
ahead of the trench, where his rush had
carried him.
The morning drew toward noon.
With night, came the beginning of his
torment First it was thirst, then
fever, then delirium. Always his spill
ling wound burned and throbbed. Even
on the second night, with the rain beat
ing down upon him, it glowed like
kiln. By the third day his agony spoke
in screams. A stretcher party found
him. and trun He'd him away, down
through the line of Red Cross units,
from dressing stature to field base,
eventually to Paris. He was French,
but he was fighting our fight. He was
French, but few months from now
his counterpart may be American.
There are bullets enough for all.
He may be a Middletown boy, per-
haps neighbor's boy, even your own.
Fighting our fight. Will you help him,
when his young body and vivid force
are spent and shattered, to retrieve
what he may?
Join the American Red Cross. 1t is
the wounded soldiers truest ally. 1t is
his minister and guardian. 1t is his
hope. Do your part. If you can not
90, you can give. If you can not give
money, you can give your work. Those
going are giving unmeasurably more.
1t may be of interest to some people
to know how much work has been done
by our local branch. Up to date the
following amount of materials have
been cut and made up:-11*2 yds. un-
bleached muslin; 548 yds. indian head
snuslin; 312 yds. pillow case muslin; 1876
yds. sheeting muslin; 40 yds. crinolne;
1866 yds. outing flannel; 1899 yds.
cheese cloth; 40 rolls raw cotton, 10
lbs. oakum.
In the past month our workers have
been few. Where, oh where, are the
root of tho rnambarS Of Orr curOipal
dressing classes We hope they have
not gone into the wide, wide world
never to return. Have heart and
come back.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-18
Morgan Day College

Sunday, August 10Th, will be Morgan
College Day at Dales NJ E. Church,
Middletown, Del Higher education
will be given the kind of boom as has
never before been given, among our
people, in this town. The Rev. John
M. Arters, of Waterville, md, will
preach to US at the 1920 A. NJ. hour,
while the Rev. w. A. T. Niles, B. D.,
of Salem, N. j., will preach at the 8 P.
M. hour. The Rev. Mr.. Niles will also
remain over on Monday, Aug. 2Oth., and
give US his famous lecture, entitled,
Lifting the Stigma" To all these
services the entire public is invited, and
insured entertainment of high order.
MOSES A. THOMPSON, Pastor.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-18
TOWNSEND

Mrs. Walter E. Harris spent Monday
in Philadelphia.
Bert Lane and family, of Philadelphia,
visited his brother, Mr. and Mrs. Lane
here.
W. Russell Scott, of Delaware City,
is visiting his grandmother, Mrs. Sallie
Denney.
Miss Virgil Slant has been appointed
teacher at Fieldsboro School, opening
September 10.
Walter E. Harris, who has been in
Philadelphia the past month, returned
home Monday.
Continued on 9Th, page.)
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-18
Elkton VS.. Middletown

In series of games between Ekton
and Middletown, to be played for the
championship of Cecil County, Md and
New Castle County, DEL, outside of
Wilmington, Elkton took the first game
at that place Saturday, by score of s
to 2. Both teams batted hard, each
team securing II hits. Score:
Elkton. l 0 o 3 013 ks
Middletown. 0 0 0 @ l 0 %
The locals will cross bats with the
Kennedyville B. B. Club this afternoon
on the home grounds.
MIDDLETowN JRs., 2; WYOMING, 5.
The Middletown Juniors went down to
defeat at Academy Park on Saturday
afternoon in a well played game with
the Wyoming Club, by the following
score:
Wyoming..............O l OOOO4 0-5
Middletown. 0 0 2 @ @ @ 0 %
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-18
Tomato Crop Below Last Year

according to reports from the upper
and lower eastern shore, of Maryland,
this state and Anne Arundel county,
Md, and other tomato growing and can
ming sections are to the effect that the
tomato crop of 1917 will be not more
than half what it should be for the
acreage.
An eastern shore Gamer said that he
had made arrangements to get help from
Baltimore for the canning season, but
after looking over the crop in his sec
tion had cancelled the arrangements, as
he was confident that the local help
available would be sufficient.
The shortage of the crop is blamed
chiefly on too much rain. Rain is blam-
ed for killing fully one-half of the
plants in some fields. The eastern
shore of Maryland has suffered more
from excessive rains than has the west
ern shore, although in no place is the
tomato crop up to what it should be.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-18
All Of our S., Sc and 81 hats
reduced to 81. Call and see
them. l. M. Miles
WARWICK

Mr.. Jesse Vinyard spent Saturday
and Sunday at his home in town.
Miss Nan Davies, of Philadelphia. is
visiting at the home of Mrs. Mary A.
Lofland
The Sunday School picnic was held on
Friday last in Mr.. Bendler's woods,
near town.
Mrs. C. M. Cullum, of Laurel, is
visiting her daughter Mrs. L. P. King
Jr. near town.
Miss Eula Vinyard returned home on
Monday from two weeks stay with
relatives III Olney.
MIR. and Mrs. r. D. Aiken and son R.
D. Aiken Jr.. spent Monday with her
sister Mrs K. B. Merritt Sr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maxey Bland entertain
ed Mr.. and Mrs. Thelenberg, of Phla-
delphia, Saturday and Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy johnson and daugh-
ter Sara Jane, Of North East, are visit
her sister Mrs. A. II. Merritt.
The Ladies' Aid Society met at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. S. D. Wilson,
near Middletown, on Thursday evening.
Mrs. S. +. Gunkel, Miss Bessie Gun
kel and Mr.. A c. Reynolds spent Sun
day with Mrs. Elmer Ernest, at
Sassafras.
Mrs. r. B. Merritt Sr, and daughter
Miss Name returned home on Saturday
after two weeks visit with Kenneth
Square and Reading friends.
Mr.. and Mrs V. NJ Fountain and
children, Mr.. V. M. Fountain Jr., and
Miss Nancy Lee, of Fla, are guests of
his sister Mrs. V. L. Vinyard. The en-
tire trip was made by automobile.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-18
Four Hurt in Auto Smash

An automobile containing Henry Ash
man and seven members of his family,
of Elkton, turned over twice on the
Chesapeake City road Monday as a re-
suit of being struck by large truck
bearing Delaware license tag
Mrs Ashman sustained internal in
juries and three of her sons suffered
fractured limbs and arms The family
was on their way to Betterton and had
turned the automobile to one side to al
low the truck to pass when the truck
crashed into the automobile causing it
to turn turtle
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-18
THE FARMERS DUTY

In this time Of war there is a specia
duty laid upon every American citizen
Some have to bear arms and risk theil
lives and safety on dangerous seas, anc
on the battle fronts Of Europe. Others
must care for those who are wounded,
and in performing that duty risk their
lives almost equally with those who dc
the actual fighting There are so many
brave Americans performing such
duties for their country that those of
US who remain at home in safety and
security must feel the obligation on us
to do our part.
The farmer of America has an i'm
portant duty, vital, national, eco
nonic function imposed upon him. He
must provide food for our armies, food
torour families at home, and food for
our Allies abroad The great and vital
Importance of this service has been
recognized, and the farmers of the
country are directed to be given and
will receive especial consideration in
the matter of exemption from military
service.
The service that the farmer of Amer
lea is to perform is in the highest de-
gree patriotic, but it is to be profitable
too. Never before has the American
farmer had such market for his pro-
ducts or such tremendous purchasers as
he has now in the Governments of the
United States and our Allies.
The farmer of America is given an
easy way to serve his country. to show
his patriotism, and at great benefit to
Money is needed to feed,
equip, arm and clothe our soldiers at
the front. And money is needed, too,
to buy the products of Americas farms
for our army and navy, and the armies
and navies of our Allies A great pro-
portion of this money has been raised.
and is to be raised, by the sale of
Liberty Loan Bonds. The farmer in
the Liberty Loan serves his
country, his people and him self, and he !
serves, too, the cause of liberty human
ty and civilization.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-18
Fogel & Burstan offer fine Sum-
mer Oxfords, Ladies' White Shoes
etc., AT COST!
OBITUARY
MRS. E. A. VAUGHAN

Mrs. Eliza Ann Vaughan, mother of
Dr.. E. Nj. Vaughan, died at her home in
Milton, Delaware, on Monday evening,
after an illness Of one week. Mrs.
Vaughan. was born in Milton, Septem-
ber 18th, 1884, and was so years, II
months of age. In December, 1856, she
was married to Edward M. Vaughan,
who died in January. 1873. She had
three children, Miss Clara Vaughan, of
Milton; the late Dr. Horace Vaughan
and DR.. Edward NJ. Vaughan, of Middle
town; and two grandchildren, Miss Mil
dred Vaughan and Henry N. Vaughan.
of Nliddletown. Funeral services were
held from her late home on Thursday
morning at 10 O. CLOCK. Rev. D. j. Givan,
officiating. Interment in Milton Gene
terry.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-18
RATE OF SEEDING WHEAT

The best time to sow wheat in Della.
ware will vary from the 1st to the 18th
of October. The time of seeding will
vary somewhat with the character of
the soil. Fertile soil, we'll prepared
| may be seeded later than poor soil
badly fitted. In any case wheat should
be sown early enough to allow the plants
to become well established before winter.
Inter killing and heaving out are greatly
lessened by strong growth of the
plants. Many of the poor yields in this
State in 1917 were due directly to late
seeding. Experiments at the Delaware
Station on the time of seeding show that
as good yields were secured by seeding
October 22nd on we'll fertilized land as
by seeding October 1 on soil not ferti-
lized.
The quantity Of seed per acre for best
results will depend upon a number of
conditions. such as the fertility of the
soil, the condition of the seed bed as to
quality of the seed used. On we'll pre-
pared, fertile soil with medium sized
seed of good quality, six pecks per acre
are sufficient On thin land or with late
seeding seven to eight pecks have been
found sufficient. Experiments at this
Station indicate that the bearded varie-
ties tiller, or ''stool'' somewhat more
freely than the smooth sorts. Many of |
the bearded sorts will make a good |
yield if sown at the rate of to pecks |
per acre, providing the soil is rich and |
the seeding made at the proper time.
The grower should take into account,
the size of the kernels as some varieties |
produce kernels one-half again as large |
as others. The rate of seeding should |
be adjusted to the size of the kernel.
A. E. Grantham, Agronomist,
Delaware Experiment Station,
Newark, Delaware.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-18

Edward Hymdinger, one of the crew
on the tomato boat Azalea, was drown
ed at Delaware City Tuesday morning
at o'clock. The boat was docked at
the 81, near the lock gate Hymdinger.
not knowing that the wharf was being
repaired, and that there were no planks
on it, jumped off the boat and landed in
between the pilings. He struck his
head on piling and was unable to save
himself. He was Is years old and lived
in Paulisboro, New Jersey.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-18
Conference Claimant Discussion

The Rev. E. H. Dashiell endowment
fund secretary of the Wilmington M.
E. Conference, will leave for Chicago
on August 20, to attend three-day con,
ference there of the Board of Confer
ence Claimants of the M. E. Church for
discussion of the nationwide movement
for the condition of the retired ministers
of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
AT the conference Mr.. Dashiell will
discuss the subject "Guarding the Re-
tired Relation.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-18
JAMES JAMISON

James Jamison died at Bloney Beach,
Va, last Saturday, aged 81 years. death
being caused from chronic nephritis.
Mr.. Jamison was a former resident
of Warwick, Md, and was engaged in
carrlage-making in that town for many
years.
His remains were brought by train
to Middletown and taken to Old Draw
yers Church. near Odessa, where SER
vices were held and interment made in
the adjoining cemetery.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-18
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Many Condensed News Items Of
the Past Week
IN THIS AND NEARBY POINTS

Last summer month.
Campmeetiny IS at their zenith.
The Smyrna Board of Education ha.
elected Professor Maynard D. Var
Horn, of Thompson, Pa. supervising
| principal.
John Anderson, of Cecilton, Md. has
entered the field as candidate for the
| Democratic nomination for the House
of Delegates in that district.
i Mr.. Ezekiel R. Marker has purchased
the Mrs. Fannie Williams farm along
the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal
containing $50 acres. Price $4,000.
Much repair work is being done to
the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal,
spd dredges,are working near the cul-
vert, one mile west of Delaware City,
Both banks are being replanked
The annual reunion service of Old
Union Church, near Townsend, will be
held on Sunday, September I'd DR.. l..
E. Barrett, of Harrington. will be the
speaker at both the morning and after
noon services.
The third of the series of dances,
which is being given by POOLS Orches-
ira in the New Century Club House,
was held Tuesday evening, and the
clubs treasury was enriched $l1, the
proceeds from the dance.
John Heldmyer, Jr., Real Estate
Broker, North Broad street, has sold
for Mr.. Harrison Vandergrift, his house
on Main street, Odessa, to Mr.. Henry
A. Donovan Mr.. Donovan takes pos
session the first of March.
The wheat crop to be seeded this fall
will be one of the most important that
our farmers have ever grown. Wheat
and it's food products will be the great
est need of the warning countries next
year, whether the war continues or not.
No matter how hot the weather, the
headquarters of the Red Cross is the
scene of busy women working for the
comfort and welfare of the soldier
boys These women deserve the |
praise of all for their loyalty and devo-
tion to this worthy cause
Some Sussex folks are planning to
.'pickle" sweet corn on the ear this |
summer for winter use, the method |
used being to make a solution salt |
enough to float an egg and then remove
the outer husks from the ear and pack |
them in barrels. This will be an ex-
pertinent in this section and the results
will be watched with interest by many.
Members of the Citizens Hose Com
pany No. l, of Smyrna, are preparing
to hold carnival on August 26, 81, %,
20, 80 and September l, the proceeds
Of which will be devoted to defraying
the expense of the modern motor ap-
oaratus installed There will be free
exhibitions to attract the crowd each
evening and big vaudeville entertain
nent has been planned.
Miss Florence BloOme entertained
'ew friends at her home last Friday
evening in honor of her guests Miss
Helen McCleary, of Wilmington and
Miss bertha Bloome, of Gloucester, N.
J. Those present were:-Miss Helen
Miss Bertha Bloome, Mrs.
Bertha Mcclure, of Chester, Pa,
Misses Emma and Ella Burchard, Miss
4ottie Jols and Miss Mary Culver.
Middletown transcript., 1917-08-18
Bethesda Church Notes

Sunday, August 10Th, 1917.
Brotherhood, Sunday, $50 A. NJ, led
by Brother George P. Swain.
Preaching at 1920 by the Pastor.
Evening service from 7.45 to $50.
Address by the Pastor.
Prayer-meeting every Wednesday
evening at 7.45.
The Sunday School sessions have
been suspended until Sunday, September
9th.